Masonry Level One Module 28102-13 EXAM questions and answers

The mason's most commonly used tool is the: a) brick hammer b) trowel c) jointer d) level b) trowel To prevent splitting, a wood-handle of a trowel has a band called a: a) shank ring b) crimper c) ferrule d) retainer c) ferrule A trowel with a small square blade is used to smooth joints and mix grout or other compounds is called a: a) standard trowel b) pointing trowel c) tuckpointing trowel d) margin trowel d) margin trowel Mason's hammers are classified as either cutting hammers or _____. A) sledgers B) chippers C) splitters D) mauls D) mauls Jointing compresses mortar at he surface to provide _____. A) increased strength B) a polished surface C) water protection D) decreased surface area C) water protection Brick tongs are used to _____. A) carry 6-11 brick B) pry out masonry units C) pick up individual brick D) stack brick neatly A) carry 6-11 brick Folding rules are preferred by masons because ____. A) they can fit in a pocket B) they are more accurate C) they can easily be extended by one person D) they can be replace inexpensively C) they can easily be extended by one person Rules used by masons include the 10-foot retractable tape and the _____. A) wooden yardstick B) 18-inch steel ruler C) meter stick D) 6-foot folding rule D) 6-foot folding rule A plumb measurement is A) horizontal to Earth's surface B) at a 45-degree angle to Earth's surface C) vertical to Earth's surface D) at a 60-degree angle to Earth's surface C) vertical to Earth's surface To establish a straight line for the first course of brick, a mason often uses a _____. A) level B) chalkline C) framing square D) plumb bob B) chalkline A stretched mason's line is used to lay out masonry structures longer than ____. A) 4 feet B) 8 feet C) 12 feet D) 16 feet A) 4 feet A steel or plastic container used for mixing mortar is called a ____. A) mortarplate B) mortar trough C) mortar box D) mortarboard C) mortar box A disadvantage of the mortar pan is that _____. A) it holds too small a quantity of mortar B) mortar tends to stick in the corners C) it must be held by the mason D) it is hard to clean B) mortar tends to stick in the corners A mortar hoe has two holes in its blade to _____. A) agitate the mortar while mixing B) lighten it C) make it easier to pull through the mix D) irrigate the mortar C) make it easier to pull through the mix A square-end shovel is used to _____. A) remove mortar from the mortar box B) incorporate dry ingredients C) flatten mortar joints D) mix wet mortar A) remove mortar from the mortar box Cutoff saws are also called _____. A) bench saws B) target saws C) chop saws D) abrasive saws B) target saws Before inspecting or repairing electric-powered equipment, you should _____. A) remove any shields or guards B) get permission from your supervisor C) disconnect the power cord D) dismount the blade or cutting tool C) disconnect the power cord The tool shown in the figure above is _____. A) brick press B) manual trimmer C) masonry splitter D) brick set C) masonry splitter Grip grinder handles firmly with both hands to prevent losing control as a result of _____. A) kickout B) chattering C) excessive vibration D) kickback D) kickback Powder-actuated tools use cartridges filled with ____. A) powdered aluminum B) compressed air C) gunpowder D) flashpowder C) gunpowder In a powered mixer, the mortar ingredients are mixed by ____. A) blades on a rotating horizontal shaft B) a rotating drum C) a vertical agitator D) mounted improperly B) are exposed to extreme heat The purpose of the device shown in the figure above is to ____. A) stir the contents of a mortar mixer B) wash excess mortar out of joints C) vibrate grout to eliminate air pockets D) blast dried mortar off wall surfaces C) vibrate grout to eliminate air pockets For most effective cleaning, a pressure washer should develop water pressure of ____. A) 100-200 psi B) 200-400 psi C) 400-800 psi D) 800-1,200 psi C) 400-800 psi