Masonry Quiz
Select 1 answer for each question.
- 1.What society sets the standards for masonry design and construction?
- A.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- B.
The Society of Masons
- C.
The International Masons Society
- D.
The Society of Bricklayers
- 2.What is the highest career stage for a mason?
- A.
Helper
- B.
Journeyman
- C.
Superintendent
- D.
Contractor
- 3.Portland cement in hygroscopic, which means that it will absorb moisture from your skin resulting in skin irritation.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.What is the most common type of forklift accidents?
- A.
Forklift tipping over
- B.
Load falling
- C.
Forklift falling off a deck
- D.
Forklift hitting a pedestrian
- 5.Solid masonry units have ______ percent or less of their surface as a void.
- A.
15
- B.
25
- C.
35
- D.
50
- 6.Joint reinforcement ties are welded together by __________ and __________ bracing.
- A.
Rectangle and square cross
- B.
Square and triangle cross
- C.
Rectangle and triangle cross
- D.
Z-shaped and box ties
- 7.Rip blocks are often used...
- A.
Under windows
- B.
Under homes
- C.
Driveways
- D.
Sidewalks
- 8.Comers are also called...
- A.
Joints
- B.
Points
- C.
Leads
- D.
Corner block
- 9.Which answer is not part of the 3 general types of structural brick masonry units?
- A.
Solid
- B.
Hollow
- C.
Architectural terra cotta
- D.
Clay products
- 10.Cavity walls are used for ...
- A.
Supporting another wall
- B.
Slowing down moisture
- C.
Laying bricks
- D.
Making a pool
- 11.What is the oldest manufactured building material, invented thousands of years ago?
- A.
Clay
- B.
Masonry
- C.
Brick
- D.
Blocks
- 12.What is the act of shaping the bed joint before laying a masonry unit on it?
- A.
Furrowing
- B.
Spreading
- C.
Edging
- D.
Picking up
- 13.A cube traditionally holds ________ standard bricks or _________ blocks?
- A.
200/20
- B.
800/10
- C.
400/60
- D.
500/90
- 14.Why is concrete brick more popular in some areas of the country?
- A.
Less expensive
- B.
Better quality
- C.
Weathering
- D.
Looks nice
- 15.You should wear a fall protection device when 6 feet above the ground.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.What is a CMU?
- A.
A brick made of stone
- B.
A brick made of clay
- C.
A brick made of mud
- D.
Concrete mason units
- 17.How long should the lanyard on your safety harness be?
- A.
6 feet
- B.
2 feet
- C.
8 feet
- D.
1 foot
- 18.A cube of bricks contain how many standard bricks?
- A.
90
- B.
400
- C.
60
- D.
500
- 19.Who made portland cement?
- A.
John Knots
- B.
Joseph Aspdin
- C.
Mason Carter
- D.
Joseph Smith
- 20.What is type "O" mortar used for?
- A.
Foundation
- B.
Reinforcement
- C.
Non-bearing
- D.
Exterior walls
- 21.What is type "K" mortar used for?
- A.
Preservation/restoration
- B.
Non-bearing
- C.
Foundation
- D.
None of the above
- 22.What do you do before cutting a brick?
- A.
Score
- B.
Level
- C.
Split
- D.
Rip
- 23.Any chemical compound should be tested on a ___________ section of wall.
- A.
2 x 4
- B.
4 x 5
- C.
5 x 6
- D.
2 x 3
- 24.What is the cleaning method for cleaning glazed brick?
- A.
Bucket & brush
- B.
Sandblasting
- C.
High-pressure water
- D.
Steamcleaning
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