Masonry Module 2 Review Questions and answers

The wide end of a trowel closet to the handle is known as the . . . B. heel. The most commonly used everyday mason's hammer is known as a . . . C. brick hammer. The brick set and the bolster chisels have blades . . . wide. D. 7'' to 8'' Slickers, rakers, and sled runners are used to . . . A. finish or point the surface of mortar joints. Acid brushes are made of stiff plastic and have . . . C. long handles. A plumb line is . . . with relation to the Earth's surface. B. vertical Masons prefer a folding rule because it . . . C. can be used by one person. To quickly mark a 45-degree angle you should use a . . . C. combination square. Trigs and blocks . . . C. are specialized masonry units. A line pin holds the line secure but . . . B. leaves a hole in the mortar. A hawk or hod us used by the mason to . . . A. hold mortar. Hydraulic splitters . . . as a handheld power saw. B. do not create as much dust The gentlest way to clean masonry surfaces is to use a . . . C. pressure washer. A materials hoist has all of the following except . . . B. safety brakes and guardrails. Cubes are quickly unloaded by a . . . C. hydraulic lift materials truck. On a tower crane, the boom can move . . . A. in a full circle horizontal swing. A pallet jack is a type of. . . A. forklift. Putlogs are used to . . . B. create a solid base for a scaffold. The safest type of scaffolding is the . . ., because the mason is completely enclosed by steel, and there are redundant backup systems on the cabling and brakes. B. swing stage