TCM 121 Test 1 Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
If specification notes the use of high strength bolts, in the field you would see ______ stamped on the
top of the bolt. - CORRECT ANSWER 325
The following QC checks are acceptable for the above noted bolts - CORRECT ANSWER load
indicating washers, turn-of-nut method, and torque testing
Cavity wall construction is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER provide a water drainage system
Flashing is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER keep water from entering
When a brick is laid with its face parallel to the wall (running position) it is called a: - CORRECT
ANSWER Stretcher
Thermal insulation used inside of the cells of CMU wall construction is - CORRECT ANSWER
Vermiculite, foam inserts
The CSI divisions that cover masonry is: - CORRECT ANSWER division 4
The joint in between two wythes of brick is called a - CORRECT ANSWER collar joint
Nominal dimensions differ from actual dimension in that - CORRECT ANSWER Nominal
dimensions are expressed to the nearest, larger whole division of measurement
The bond pattern where all bricks are laid in a horizontal manner (the long way) is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER running bond
Mortar joints are tooled concave or into a vee to - CORRECT ANSWER Create a resistive
surface to moisture
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
If specification notes the use of high strength bolts, in the field you would see ______ stamped on the
top of the bolt. - CORRECT ANSWER 325
The following QC checks are acceptable for the above noted bolts - CORRECT ANSWER load
indicating washers, turn-of-nut method, and torque testing
Cavity wall construction is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER provide a water drainage system
Flashing is used to: - CORRECT ANSWER keep water from entering
When a brick is laid with its face parallel to the wall (running position) it is called a: - CORRECT
ANSWER Stretcher
Thermal insulation used inside of the cells of CMU wall construction is - CORRECT ANSWER
Vermiculite, foam inserts
The CSI divisions that cover masonry is: - CORRECT ANSWER division 4
The joint in between two wythes of brick is called a - CORRECT ANSWER collar joint
Nominal dimensions differ from actual dimension in that - CORRECT ANSWER Nominal
dimensions are expressed to the nearest, larger whole division of measurement
The bond pattern where all bricks are laid in a horizontal manner (the long way) is called a -
CORRECT ANSWER running bond
Mortar joints are tooled concave or into a vee to - CORRECT ANSWER Create a resistive
surface to moisture
