ACI Masonry Field Testing
Technician Certification
Examination — V2.0 150 Advanced
Multiple-Choice Questions with
Rationales for the September 21–
22, 2026 San Bernardino,
California Certification Session.
Advanced / Hard / Mixed
Experienced professionals preparing for ACI MFTT certification
Closed-book, approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour
Minimum 70% overall AND minimum 60% on each ASTM test method
section
None (no specific education or work experience required)
Question
Section Topic
Range
1 Program Administration, Certification Policies, and Exam Format Q1–Q18
ASTM C67/C67M – Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay
2 Q19–Q42
Tile
, Question
Section Topic
Range
ASTM C140/C140M – Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry
3 Q43–Q68
Units and Related Units
ASTM C780 – Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of
4 Q69–Q95
Mortars
5 ASTM C1019 – Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry Q96–Q115
6 ASTM C1314 – Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Q116–Q135
Supplemental Standards (C109/C109M, C143/C143M,
7 Q136–Q143
C1064/C1064M)
8 TMS 402/602 and Quality Assurance Requirements Q144–Q148
9 Integrated Scenario-Based and Application Questions Q149–Q150
What is the correct combination of conditions required to pass the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 70% overall OR 60% on each ASTM section
B. 70% overall AND 60% on each ASTM section
C. 60% overall AND 70% on each ASTM section
D. 80% overall AND 50% on each ASTM section
The ACI MFTT written examination requires BOTH conditions: at least 60% correct for
each of the required ASTM test methods and practices, AND a minimum score of 70% overall. Failing
either threshold results in failure of the written examination.
, A candidate scores 78% overall on the ACI MFTT written examination but scores 55% on the
ASTM C1019 section. What is the result?
A. Pass — the overall score exceeds 70%
B. Pass — the C1019 section is only worth 8 questions
C. Fail — the candidate did not meet the 60% minimum on the C1019 section
D. Pass with a provisional certification
Both conditions must be met: 60% minimum on each ASTM section AND 70% overall.
Scoring below 60% on any individual ASTM test method section results in failure of the written
examination, regardless of the overall score.
What is the approximate number of multiple-choice questions on the ACI MFTT written
examination, and how many questions appear on each ASTM test method section?
A. 40 total questions; 5–7 per section
B. 60 total questions; 8–12 per section
C. 80 total questions; 10–15 per section
D. 100 total questions; 15–20 per section
The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60
multiple-choice questions. There are between 8 and 12 questions on each of the ASTM test methods
and practices.
Which ASTM test methods are included in the ACI MFTT performance examination?
A. C67/C67M, C140/C140M, and C780
B. C140/C140M, C780, and C1019
C. C780, C1019, and C1314
D. C67/C67M, C1019, and C1314
The performance examination requires actual demonstration of select field procedures
described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, and C1019. The examinee is judged on the ability
to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure.
, What is the validity period of an ACI MFTT certification, and what is required for
recertification?
A. 3 years; continuing education credits only
B. 5 years; successful completion of both written and performance examinations
C. 2 years; payment of a recertification fee only
D. 10 years; submission of a letter of recommendation
Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing
all requirements. Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance
examinations.
Which of the following is the correct definition of a Masonry Field Testing Technician
according to ACI?
A. An individual who designs masonry structures and supervises construction crews
B. An individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and
testing of masonry construction-related materials in the field
C. An individual who inspects masonry buildings for structural defects after construction
D. An individual who manages masonry testing laboratories and certifies other technicians
A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the
knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related
materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars,
and grouts—in the field.
What document provides a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be
included in the ACI MFTT examinations?
A. ASTM C1093
B. The Job Task Analysis (JTA)
C. TMS 402/602
D. ACI 530.1
The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included
Technician Certification
Examination — V2.0 150 Advanced
Multiple-Choice Questions with
Rationales for the September 21–
22, 2026 San Bernardino,
California Certification Session.
Advanced / Hard / Mixed
Experienced professionals preparing for ACI MFTT certification
Closed-book, approximately 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour
Minimum 70% overall AND minimum 60% on each ASTM test method
section
None (no specific education or work experience required)
Question
Section Topic
Range
1 Program Administration, Certification Policies, and Exam Format Q1–Q18
ASTM C67/C67M – Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay
2 Q19–Q42
Tile
, Question
Section Topic
Range
ASTM C140/C140M – Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry
3 Q43–Q68
Units and Related Units
ASTM C780 – Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of
4 Q69–Q95
Mortars
5 ASTM C1019 – Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry Q96–Q115
6 ASTM C1314 – Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Q116–Q135
Supplemental Standards (C109/C109M, C143/C143M,
7 Q136–Q143
C1064/C1064M)
8 TMS 402/602 and Quality Assurance Requirements Q144–Q148
9 Integrated Scenario-Based and Application Questions Q149–Q150
What is the correct combination of conditions required to pass the ACI MFTT written
examination?
A. 70% overall OR 60% on each ASTM section
B. 70% overall AND 60% on each ASTM section
C. 60% overall AND 70% on each ASTM section
D. 80% overall AND 50% on each ASTM section
The ACI MFTT written examination requires BOTH conditions: at least 60% correct for
each of the required ASTM test methods and practices, AND a minimum score of 70% overall. Failing
either threshold results in failure of the written examination.
, A candidate scores 78% overall on the ACI MFTT written examination but scores 55% on the
ASTM C1019 section. What is the result?
A. Pass — the overall score exceeds 70%
B. Pass — the C1019 section is only worth 8 questions
C. Fail — the candidate did not meet the 60% minimum on the C1019 section
D. Pass with a provisional certification
Both conditions must be met: 60% minimum on each ASTM section AND 70% overall.
Scoring below 60% on any individual ASTM test method section results in failure of the written
examination, regardless of the overall score.
What is the approximate number of multiple-choice questions on the ACI MFTT written
examination, and how many questions appear on each ASTM test method section?
A. 40 total questions; 5–7 per section
B. 60 total questions; 8–12 per section
C. 80 total questions; 10–15 per section
D. 100 total questions; 15–20 per section
The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 60
multiple-choice questions. There are between 8 and 12 questions on each of the ASTM test methods
and practices.
Which ASTM test methods are included in the ACI MFTT performance examination?
A. C67/C67M, C140/C140M, and C780
B. C140/C140M, C780, and C1019
C. C780, C1019, and C1314
D. C67/C67M, C1019, and C1314
The performance examination requires actual demonstration of select field procedures
described in ASTM test methods C140/C140M, C780, and C1019. The examinee is judged on the ability
to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) required steps for each procedure.
, What is the validity period of an ACI MFTT certification, and what is required for
recertification?
A. 3 years; continuing education credits only
B. 5 years; successful completion of both written and performance examinations
C. 2 years; payment of a recertification fee only
D. 10 years; submission of a letter of recommendation
Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing
all requirements. Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance
examinations.
Which of the following is the correct definition of a Masonry Field Testing Technician
according to ACI?
A. An individual who designs masonry structures and supervises construction crews
B. An individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and
testing of masonry construction-related materials in the field
C. An individual who inspects masonry buildings for structural defects after construction
D. An individual who manages masonry testing laboratories and certifies other technicians
A Masonry Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the
knowledge and ability to perform sample preparation and testing of masonry construction-related
materials—including materials for brick, structural clay tile, concrete masonry units, prisms, mortars,
and grouts—in the field.
What document provides a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be
included in the ACI MFTT examinations?
A. ASTM C1093
B. The Job Task Analysis (JTA)
C. TMS 402/602
D. ACI 530.1
The JTA is a detailed list of specific points of knowledge and skills that may be included
