Masonry Level 1 Module 1 exam questions and answers

concrete units are classified according to their _______. Intended use, size, and appearance The traditional number of brick in a cube is ________. 500 Stone collected in a field is called ________. Rubble Mortar that is typically used in contact with earth for foundations, sewers, and walks is classified as a type _______. M In a residential installation, the minimum air space between wythes in a composite wall is a set at ________. 1 inch The type pf eye protection that provides the best protection from all directions is _________. Safety goggles adhesion means the ability of mortar to _____. Stick to a surface Once you have put the mortar on the board, you should work the mortar _______. Into a pile in the center of the board When laying a unit in the bed joint, press down slightly and sideways, so the unit goes against the one next to it. If mortar falls off a moving unit, replace the mortar before placing the unit. put down more mortar than the size of the final joint; remember that placing the unit will compress the mortar. The length of a spread is determined by the moisture content of the units. Don't string a spread that is longer than what can be laid before water evaporates from the units and the spread becomes too stiff to bond properly. Don't move a unit once it's placed, leveled, plumbed, and aligned. If a unit must be moved after it's placed remove all the mortar on it and rebutter it. After lacing the unit, cut away excess mortar with your trowel and put it back in the pan, or use it to butter the next joint. Throw away mortar after 2 hrs. At that point, it's beginning to set and will not give a good bond. Masons should update their skills ________. All the time Being a team player involves communicating clearly, keeping an eye out for potential problems, and _________. Sharing information A legitimate cause of absenteeism is _____________. Illness A mason who is a free agent who can work for any contractor is called a(n) ______________. Journeyman Responsible for managing/ supervising a group of workers Supervisors Have general supervisors reports to them Superintendents Owns the company, bids rn jobs, organizes the work, confers with the clients, and runs the business. Contractors Prepares everything Tender Signed agreements with local joint apprenticeship and the committee works with contractors Apprentice Free agent that can work with any contractor. Journeymen The national masonry competition at the Skills- USA Championships is sponsored by ____________. NCCER The number of business, industry, and labor sponsors that actively support SkillsUSA at the national level is more than ____________. 1,100 Which of the following is not a goal of the skills- USA Program of Work? Improved recruitment and enrollment Concrete masonry units are usually cured by using ____________. Live steam Drainage openings in masonry walls are called ________. Weepholes For ease of cleaning, the type of brick often used in dairies and laboratories is ___________. Glazed A brick positioned to bond two wythes of masonry is a ___________. Header Stone is often laid over brick or block to form a ______________. Veneer Ashlar stone ________________. has smooth bedding surfaces Cement-lime mortar is a type of mortar in which ____________________. all the ingredients (cement, sand, lime, and water) are often mixed on the job site The number of wythes in a cavity wall is _____________. 2 Loadbearing walls with different materials in the facing and backing wythes are called _________________. composite walls OSHA's regulation CFR 1926.32 defines the duties and responsibilities of a(n) ______________. competent person To allow masons to keep their sense of touch while still being able to grip effectively and protect their hands, many gloves used in masonry work have palms and fingertips made from ______________. latex or synthetic rubber For safety on the job, a mason should wear appropriate clothing that is _____________. close fitting The straightness and levelness of each masonry unit in a structure depends upon the ____________________. hands and eyes of the mason Before using a wheelbarrow to transport mortar to the work site, you should ________________. wet the inside surface of the wheelbarrow