Introduction to Masonry UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The loadbearing strength, rigidity, and wind resistance of a concrete block wall is increased by
using _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - steel reinforcing rods combined with grout
Brick dimensions that include the thickness of the mortar joint are _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - nominal sizes
Flagstone used for paving or floors is typically cut into flat slabs with a maximum thickness of
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 inches
The abbreviation OSHA stands for _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
If you observe co-workers acting in an unsafe manner and they do not stop after you warn them,
you should
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - move as far away from them as possible
The most suitable gloves for masonry work are made of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
latex or synthetic rubber
To manually mix mortar, use a _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - hoe
Mortar is a mixture of water, portland cement, lime, and _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
sand
Most masonry work is done _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - outside
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The loadbearing strength, rigidity, and wind resistance of a concrete block wall is increased by
using _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - steel reinforcing rods combined with grout
Brick dimensions that include the thickness of the mortar joint are _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER - nominal sizes
Flagstone used for paving or floors is typically cut into flat slabs with a maximum thickness of
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 inches
The abbreviation OSHA stands for _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - Occupational Safety
and Health Administration
If you observe co-workers acting in an unsafe manner and they do not stop after you warn them,
you should
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER - move as far away from them as possible
The most suitable gloves for masonry work are made of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
latex or synthetic rubber
To manually mix mortar, use a _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - hoe
Mortar is a mixture of water, portland cement, lime, and _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
sand
Most masonry work is done _____. - CORRECT ANSWER - outside
