TCM 121 TEST 1 2026 PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED HIGHWAY
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT BREAKDOWN FULL REVIEW
◉ All of the following are examples of CMU's EXCEPT:
a. Split face
b. Low-web bond beam
c. Open end
d. Frog Answer: d. Frog
◉ Horizontal wire reinforcing found in mortar joints is termed
Answer: joint reinforcement
◉ A joint that is meant to place shrinkage cracks where you "want"
them is termed Answer: control joint
◉ A wide Flange beam with a designation of W12 x 36 means that
Answer: The height or depth of the beam is 12" and it weighs 36
pounds per foot
, ◉ T/F In a traditional common bond, the headers are located every
5 to 6 courses Answer: T
◉ By the books classification, here in Springfield, the type of brick
that would be used is Answer: SW
◉ The term used to denote the last piece of steel being placed on a
structure or last concrete placement on the roof Answer: topping-
out
◉ T/F CMU's are laid in courses. 6 courses make a lift Answer: T
◉ The term for the process of remixing or adding water to mortar
once it has been placed on the mortar board (after the initial
addition of water): Answer: re-tempering
◉ A molded brick that has a depression and looks kind of like a soap
dish is termed Answer: frog
◉ T/F A lead is a term commonly applied to the foreman or the most
senior mason on the job Answer: F
◉ All of the following are common shapes of steel EXCEPT:
a. Channel
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED HIGHWAY
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT BREAKDOWN FULL REVIEW
◉ All of the following are examples of CMU's EXCEPT:
a. Split face
b. Low-web bond beam
c. Open end
d. Frog Answer: d. Frog
◉ Horizontal wire reinforcing found in mortar joints is termed
Answer: joint reinforcement
◉ A joint that is meant to place shrinkage cracks where you "want"
them is termed Answer: control joint
◉ A wide Flange beam with a designation of W12 x 36 means that
Answer: The height or depth of the beam is 12" and it weighs 36
pounds per foot
, ◉ T/F In a traditional common bond, the headers are located every
5 to 6 courses Answer: T
◉ By the books classification, here in Springfield, the type of brick
that would be used is Answer: SW
◉ The term used to denote the last piece of steel being placed on a
structure or last concrete placement on the roof Answer: topping-
out
◉ T/F CMU's are laid in courses. 6 courses make a lift Answer: T
◉ The term for the process of remixing or adding water to mortar
once it has been placed on the mortar board (after the initial
addition of water): Answer: re-tempering
◉ A molded brick that has a depression and looks kind of like a soap
dish is termed Answer: frog
◉ T/F A lead is a term commonly applied to the foreman or the most
senior mason on the job Answer: F
◉ All of the following are common shapes of steel EXCEPT:
a. Channel
