13 EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
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, 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
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