MD MASONRY NOCTI FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
The tool used to apply and spread mortar when laying brick or block is the
ANSWER
trowel
Question 2.
A piece of metal used for securing line at both ends of course height is a
ANSWER
line pin
Question 3.
The tool used to create a concave appearance to mortar joints
ANSWER
round jointer
Question 4.
The hammer used to cut brick or block is the _____ hammer
ANSWER
brick
Question 5.
The tool used for marking straight lines on footings and walls is the
ANSWER
chalk line
,Question 6.
The tool used for holding the line to prevent sag or wind movement is the
ANSWER
trig
Question 7.
To cut reinforcing wire, the tool to choose would be
ANSWER
a bolt cutter
Question 8.
Identify the tool used to force mortar into joints where holes or cracks appear in old or new brick or
stonework
ANSWER
tuck pointer
Question 9.
To mark various angles, the mason would choose
ANSWER
a bevel square
Question 10.
Identify the power driven table saw used for cutting masonry units
ANSWER
masonry saw
Question 11.
Identify the power driven hammer used for chipping and drilling holes in masonry
ANSWER
hammer drill
,Question 12.
The piece of equipment used to carry materials from ground level to a scaffold is
ANSWER
The conveyor, the hoist, the fork lift
Question 13.
Identify the machine used for mixing mortar
ANSWER
mortar mixer
Question 14.
Identify the tool used by laborers or brick tenders to move or carry brick
ANSWER
brick tongs
Question 15.
A reel-type container holding chalk and the line that is used to lay out lines on floors and walls is the
ANSWER
chalk line
Question 16.
A chisel used to chip mortar from joints is the
ANSWER
plugging chisel
Question 17.
A chisel used to cut brick or block is the
ANSWER
brick set
, Question 18.
A tools used for leveling and plumbing and also used as a straight edge is the
ANSWER
level
Question 19.
A power tool used to cut damaged joints is the
ANSWER
tuck-pointer's grinder
Question 20.
The purpose of a mason's line is to
ANSWER
keep the walls in true alignment, keep the courses straight and keep the courses plumb and
level
Question 21.
The #6 on a standard spacing rule equals a _____ size bed joint
ANSWER
3/8"
Question 22.
The tool used to shape, waterproof, and beautify mortar joints in masonry is the
ANSWER
jointer
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
The tool used to apply and spread mortar when laying brick or block is the
ANSWER
trowel
Question 2.
A piece of metal used for securing line at both ends of course height is a
ANSWER
line pin
Question 3.
The tool used to create a concave appearance to mortar joints
ANSWER
round jointer
Question 4.
The hammer used to cut brick or block is the _____ hammer
ANSWER
brick
Question 5.
The tool used for marking straight lines on footings and walls is the
ANSWER
chalk line
,Question 6.
The tool used for holding the line to prevent sag or wind movement is the
ANSWER
trig
Question 7.
To cut reinforcing wire, the tool to choose would be
ANSWER
a bolt cutter
Question 8.
Identify the tool used to force mortar into joints where holes or cracks appear in old or new brick or
stonework
ANSWER
tuck pointer
Question 9.
To mark various angles, the mason would choose
ANSWER
a bevel square
Question 10.
Identify the power driven table saw used for cutting masonry units
ANSWER
masonry saw
Question 11.
Identify the power driven hammer used for chipping and drilling holes in masonry
ANSWER
hammer drill
,Question 12.
The piece of equipment used to carry materials from ground level to a scaffold is
ANSWER
The conveyor, the hoist, the fork lift
Question 13.
Identify the machine used for mixing mortar
ANSWER
mortar mixer
Question 14.
Identify the tool used by laborers or brick tenders to move or carry brick
ANSWER
brick tongs
Question 15.
A reel-type container holding chalk and the line that is used to lay out lines on floors and walls is the
ANSWER
chalk line
Question 16.
A chisel used to chip mortar from joints is the
ANSWER
plugging chisel
Question 17.
A chisel used to cut brick or block is the
ANSWER
brick set
, Question 18.
A tools used for leveling and plumbing and also used as a straight edge is the
ANSWER
level
Question 19.
A power tool used to cut damaged joints is the
ANSWER
tuck-pointer's grinder
Question 20.
The purpose of a mason's line is to
ANSWER
keep the walls in true alignment, keep the courses straight and keep the courses plumb and
level
Question 21.
The #6 on a standard spacing rule equals a _____ size bed joint
ANSWER
3/8"
Question 22.
The tool used to shape, waterproof, and beautify mortar joints in masonry is the
ANSWER
jointer