ICC CALIFORNIA DSA MASONRY SPECIAL INSPECTOR
EXAM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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CORRECT 2026 UPDATE STUDY GUIDE
1.
The primary purpose of masonry special inspection is to:
A. Verify compliance with approved construction documents and code requirements
B. Design masonry walls
C. Approve paint colors
D. Install roofing systems
Answer: A
Masonry special inspectors verify construction complies with approved plans and applicable
codes.
2.
The California Building Code chapter governing special inspections is:
A. Chapter 17
B. Chapter 5
C. Chapter 9
D. Chapter 27
Answer: A
CBC Chapter 17 establishes special inspection requirements.
3.
DSA stands for:
A. Division of the State Architect
B. Department of Structural Analysis
C. Design Standards Association
D. Division of Safety Approvals
Answer: A
The Division of the State Architect oversees certain California public building construction.
,4.
Masonry units may include:
A. Concrete masonry units and clay brick
B. Structural steel only
C. Wood framing only
D. Gypsum board only
Answer: A
Masonry construction commonly uses CMU and brick units.
5.
Concrete masonry units are commonly abbreviated as:
A. CMU
B. CLT
C. LVL
D. SFRM
Answer: A
CMU stands for concrete masonry unit.
6.
The primary standard for masonry construction requirements is:
A. TMS 402/602
B. ASTM E119
C. ACI 318 only
D. AWS D1.1 only
Answer: A
TMS 402/602 governs masonry design and construction requirements.
7.
The special inspector should verify:
A. Masonry materials comply with approved specifications
B. Furniture layouts
C. Paint selections
, D. Landscaping plans
Answer: A
Inspectors verify proper materials are used.
8.
Mortar is primarily used to:
A. Bond masonry units together
B. Waterproof roofs
C. Replace grout
D. Strengthen paint coatings
Answer: A
Mortar bonds masonry units into structural assemblies.
9.
Masonry grout is used to:
A. Fill reinforced masonry cells and spaces
B. Paint masonry surfaces
C. Replace mortar joints
D. Cure concrete slabs
Answer: A
Grout surrounds reinforcement and improves structural performance.
10.
The inspector should verify:
A. Proper mortar type
B. Furniture spacing
C. Ceiling finishes
D. Landscaping slopes
Answer: A
Mortar type affects masonry performance and compliance.
11.
EXAM PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+ 100%
CORRECT 2026 UPDATE STUDY GUIDE
1.
The primary purpose of masonry special inspection is to:
A. Verify compliance with approved construction documents and code requirements
B. Design masonry walls
C. Approve paint colors
D. Install roofing systems
Answer: A
Masonry special inspectors verify construction complies with approved plans and applicable
codes.
2.
The California Building Code chapter governing special inspections is:
A. Chapter 17
B. Chapter 5
C. Chapter 9
D. Chapter 27
Answer: A
CBC Chapter 17 establishes special inspection requirements.
3.
DSA stands for:
A. Division of the State Architect
B. Department of Structural Analysis
C. Design Standards Association
D. Division of Safety Approvals
Answer: A
The Division of the State Architect oversees certain California public building construction.
,4.
Masonry units may include:
A. Concrete masonry units and clay brick
B. Structural steel only
C. Wood framing only
D. Gypsum board only
Answer: A
Masonry construction commonly uses CMU and brick units.
5.
Concrete masonry units are commonly abbreviated as:
A. CMU
B. CLT
C. LVL
D. SFRM
Answer: A
CMU stands for concrete masonry unit.
6.
The primary standard for masonry construction requirements is:
A. TMS 402/602
B. ASTM E119
C. ACI 318 only
D. AWS D1.1 only
Answer: A
TMS 402/602 governs masonry design and construction requirements.
7.
The special inspector should verify:
A. Masonry materials comply with approved specifications
B. Furniture layouts
C. Paint selections
, D. Landscaping plans
Answer: A
Inspectors verify proper materials are used.
8.
Mortar is primarily used to:
A. Bond masonry units together
B. Waterproof roofs
C. Replace grout
D. Strengthen paint coatings
Answer: A
Mortar bonds masonry units into structural assemblies.
9.
Masonry grout is used to:
A. Fill reinforced masonry cells and spaces
B. Paint masonry surfaces
C. Replace mortar joints
D. Cure concrete slabs
Answer: A
Grout surrounds reinforcement and improves structural performance.
10.
The inspector should verify:
A. Proper mortar type
B. Furniture spacing
C. Ceiling finishes
D. Landscaping slopes
Answer: A
Mortar type affects masonry performance and compliance.
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