ICC Masonry Exam Questions 2026/2027 | Actual Questions and
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Which of the following is the standard specification for loadbearing concrete masonry
units?
Correct Answer: ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.2.1
• Question
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high slump with reduced
water?
Correct Answer: Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
• Question
Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved aerated concrete
masonry units must conform to for the strength class specified in the contract
documents?
Correct Answer: I. ASTM C 1386; CI
II. 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
III. 2103.3
• Question
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered and empirically designed
masonry structures must comply with
Correct Answer: ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
• Question
The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance with
Correct Answer: ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
• Question
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested?
Correct Answer: Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
• Question
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long must the prisms cure prior to
being cut?
Correct Answer: 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
, • Question
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms should not be disturbed or moved
for a minimum of
Correct Answer: 48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
• Question
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between obtaining the first and final
portions of the sample shall not be more than
Correct Answer: 15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
• Question
If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests per day are to be taken for the
three successive work days at the start of the job?
Correct Answer: 1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
• Question
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below
Correct Answer: 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
• Question
What is the maximum mean daily temperature permitted before newly constructed
masonry must be fog sprayed during curing?
Correct Answer: 100 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
• Question
When the temperature is below 40 degrees F, newly constructed masonry must be
covered with a weather resistant membrane for a minimum of
Correct Answer: 24 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
• Question
After initial mixing, when the ambient temperature exceeds 90 degrees F with a wind
velocity over 8 mph, mortar used in masonry construction must be discarded after
Correct Answer: 2 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
• Question
Which type of unit masonry is required to be placed with head and bed joints solidly
filled?
Correct Answer: Glass; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.4
Answers Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
• Question
Which of the following is the standard specification for loadbearing concrete masonry
units?
Correct Answer: ASTM C 90; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.2.1
• Question
Which of the following grout admixtures is used to obtain a high slump with reduced
water?
Correct Answer: Super plasticizer; RCMCI 6th Edition, Section 2.11.6
• Question
Which of the following is the standard specification that autoclaved aerated concrete
masonry units must conform to for the strength class specified in the contract
documents?
Correct Answer: I. ASTM C 1386; CI
II. 530; Part 2, Section 2.3E. IBC
III. 2103.3
• Question
Grout intended for use in the construction of engineered and empirically designed
masonry structures must comply with
Correct Answer: ASTM C 476; 2006 IBC 2103.12
• Question
The slump test for grout must be performed in accordance with
Correct Answer: ASTM C 1019; ASTM - C1019-03
• Question
In what condition are grout specimens to be tested?
Correct Answer: Damp; ASTM - 1019-03
• Question
When the prism test method is being utilized, how long must the prisms cure prior to
being cut?
Correct Answer: 28; 2006 IBC 2105.3.1
, • Question
After construction and grouting, masonry test prisms should not be disturbed or moved
for a minimum of
Correct Answer: 48 hours; ASTM - C 1314, Section 5.10
• Question
When field sampling grout, the elapsed time between obtaining the first and final
portions of the sample shall not be more than
Correct Answer: 15 minutes; ASTM - C1019, Section 7.2.1
• Question
If mortar compression tests are required, how many tests per day are to be taken for the
three successive work days at the start of the job?
Correct Answer: 1; RCMCI 6th Edition, 3.2.4
• Question
Glass unit masonry shall not be laid at temperatures below
Correct Answer: 60 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.3.2.1
• Question
What is the maximum mean daily temperature permitted before newly constructed
masonry must be fog sprayed during curing?
Correct Answer: 100 degrees F; 2006 IBC 2104.4.3
• Question
When the temperature is below 40 degrees F, newly constructed masonry must be
covered with a weather resistant membrane for a minimum of
Correct Answer: 24 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.3.3.3
• Question
After initial mixing, when the ambient temperature exceeds 90 degrees F with a wind
velocity over 8 mph, mortar used in masonry construction must be discarded after
Correct Answer: 2 hours; 2006 IBC 2104.4.2.1
• Question
Which type of unit masonry is required to be placed with head and bed joints solidly
filled?
Correct Answer: Glass; 2006 IBC 2104.1.2.4
