On-Line Test

South Branch Career and Technical Center

              Bricklaying

Directions: 1. Read each question carefully;

                      2. read choices a, b, c and d;

                      3. select the correct answer; you may enter ONLY ONE ANSWER;

                      4. using your mouse, place the cursor over the "option button" to the left side of the correct answer. "Left click" the cursor. The center of the option button should become green. If it does not, please ask your instructor for assistance. After the option button becomes green, you have successfully answered the question, and you may move on to the next question.

                     5. When you have finished the test, please re-read and check your answers. When you feel you have done your best, go to  "File" in the upper left hand side of your task bar, select the  "Print" option.  When the print box appears, press OK. Your completed test should begin printing.

Question 1

A common expression in masonry is "burning the joint."  This is defined as

a)  drying the mortar joint with heat.
b)  striking the mortar joint when it is too soft. 
c)  striking the mortar joint when it is too hard, causing black marks on the joint. 
d)  special effects created by raking out the joint.

Question 2

Bricks laid in an all stretcher or veneer bond will

a)  half lap the brick underneath.
b)  require corbeling for added strength.  
c)  not require full bed joints. 
d) facilitate placement of trig bricks. 

Question 3

To correct the sagging of the line in the center of a wall, the mason usually

a)  fastens a brace on the wall.
b)  sets a trig (twig). 
c)  builds a lead. 
d)  lays the bricks high to the line. 

Question 4

The simplest type of lead to build is the

a)   rack-back lead.
b)   outside corner.
c)    inside angle corner.  
d)   Flemish bond lead. 

Question 5

A minimum of cutting and pattern development is required for a

a)  Wythe masonry bond.
b)  Herringbone bond in a masonry wall. 
c)  Running bond in a masonry bond. 
d)  Receding masonry bond. 

Question 6

The main reason for installing roofing felt under the bricks in exterior paving is that

a) the bricks are less likely to shift.
b) it is faster to lay bricks on the felt. 
c) the sand joint does not wash out as quickly from the rain. 
d) it prevents plant growth from coming through the joints. 

Question 7

What is the most often used pattern in paving?

a)  running bond
b) basket weave bond 
c) herringbone bond 
d) English bond 

Question 8

The size of the fireplace is determined by

a)  the size of the roof.
b)  the size of the room. 
c)  the height of the foundation. 
d)  the cost.

Question 9

A good practice in the firebox area is to limit the size of the mortar joints to

a)  1/2"
b)  7/16" 
c)  3/8" 
d)  1/4" 

Question 10

What type of a brick are used in constructing a firebox?

a) real brick
b) face brick 
c) fire brick 
d) building brick 

Question 11

Where is the clean out door located?

a)  chimney
b)  base 
c)  face 
d)  foot 

Question 12

Corbeling means

a)  the projection of masonry units to form a shelf or ledge.
b)  the hardening of concrete. 
c)  the cover on a fireplace cap. 
d)  the mortar plastered on a block wall. 

Question 13

The strongest of all arches is the

a)  jack arch.
b)  Gothic arch.
c)   semi-circular arch. 
d)   parabolic arch. 

Question 14

The last brick or stone laid in the center of the arch is call the

a)  crown.
b)  keystone.
c)  extrodos.
d)  inclination.

Question 15

Toothing should  NOT  be done frequently but is sometimes necessary.  The  MOST  common fault with toothing is

a)  change in the color of the mortar.
b)  leakage of the joint where the toothing is.
c)  an unappealing design.
d)  change in the texture of the wall.

Question 16

The  MAIN  difference between a pier and a pilaster is that

a)  a pier is always larger than a pilaster.
b)  a pilaster is freestanding. 
c)   a pilaster is tied to the main wall.
d)  piers carry no weight and are built for decorative purposes only.

Question 17

For  BEST  results, wall ties should be installed vertically every

a)  12"
b)  16" 
c)   24"
d)   32" 

Question 18

Wall ties staggered as masonry courses are laid up serve to

a)  strengthen overall area of the wall and increase holding effectiveness.  
b)  facilitate bonding patterns. 
c)  reduce the need for closure units. 
d)  enhance the surface appearance of the wall. 

Question 19

The mason's line is usually secured in place by

a)  dry bonded masonry units.
b)  line blocks secured to corners by line tensions.
c)  clip sticks.
d)  corner locks.

Question 20

A line should  ALWAYS  be used on a wall if it is longer than

a)  6'
b)  2' 
c)  4' 
d)  8' 

Question 21

To start an English corner, which of the following cuts of brick  MUST  be laid against the corner return brick?

a)  2" piece
b)  4" piece 
c)  6" piece 
d)  7" piece 

Question 22

The shorter pole used to build the corner to sill height is called a

a)  leveling rod.
b)  modular rule. 
c)  transit level. 
d)  gauge rod.

Question 23

How often is a header brick laid in a common bond?

a)  every 4 courses  
b)  every 3 courses 
c)  every course
d)  every 6 courses

Question 24

The main purpose of a raked joint is to

a) create aesthetic value.
b)  remove excess mortar.
c)   remove stones.
d)   seal out moisture.

Question 25

You seal joints with a concave jointer to seal the

a)  air in.
b)  air out.
c)  moisture in.
d)  moisture out.

Question 26

When you repair brick joints in a wall, you remove mortar to what minimum depth before re-pointing the wall?

a)  1"
b)  1/2" 
c)  1/4"  
d)  3/4" 

Question 27

In preparation for laying brick at an angle to form a rowlock for a windowsill, masons should FIRST

a) determine the number of bricks required and cut them to length.
b)  examine the overall bond pattern.
c)  compute angle with a protractor.
d)  check for line block adjustments.

Question 28

How far from the line should masonry units be placed?

a) 1/16"  
b)  1/4"
c)   3/16"
d)   3/4" 

Question 29

The term "spotting a brick" refers to the

a) addition of color to the brick.
b) arrangement of bricks to form a pattern in the wall.
c)  laying of a brick in mortar to establish the wall line..
d)  spreading of mortar on the brick.

Question 30

Establishing the arrangement of the brick in the  FIRST  course without mortar is called

a) dry bonding.
b)  hand bonding.
c)  line bonding.
d)  range bonding.

Question 31

When constructing a brick pier, what does it mean if the had joints increase in width?

a)  the pattern is wrong.
b)  the pier is running out of level.
c)   the pier is running out of plumb.
d)   the pier is running out of square.

Question 32

The masonry wall that  BEST  resists moisture penetration is a

a)  cavity wall.
b)  composite wall.
c)   reinforced masonry wall.
d)   veneer wall.

Question 33

Checking vertical alignment on a stack-bond wall is a check for

a)  full head joints.
b)  level.
c)  plumb.
d)  uniform joints.

Question 34

You start a brick corner using

a)  half units.
b)  quarter units.
c)   three-quarter units.
d)   whole units.

Question 35

A brick corner is also known as

a)  a bullnose. 
b)  a lead. .
c)   a reveal.
d)   pilaster.

Question 36

When laying out a brick corner with five bricks on one side and four bricks on the other side, how high can the corner be raised?

a) 10 courses  
b)  11 courses
c)   8 courses
d)   9 courses

Question 37

Windowsills are sloped away from the window to

a)  aid in the transfer of heat.
b)   allow the masonry to expand.
c)   divert water away from the window.
d)   maintain a consistent appearance.

Question 38

Three bricks in rowlock position are equal to how many bricks in stretcher position?

a)  1
b)  1 1/2 
c)  1/2 
d)  2

Question 39

Bricks used for exterior paving  MUST  meet what grade requirement?

a)  HW
b)  LW 
c)  MW 
d)  SW 

Question 40

You  MUST  attach  ALL  flashing firmly to the structure to prevent

a)  air contamination.
b)  deterioration.
c)  insect infestation.
d)  water leakage.

Question 41

The flow of smoke up the throat and into the flue of a fireplace is controlled by the

a)  ash pit.
b)  damper
c)  hearth. 
d)  lintel.

Question 42

When laying a soldier course, you should check the head joints for

a)  bias.  
b)  height.
c)  level.
d)  plumb.

Question 43

The horizontal surface of a step is called

a) a riser.   
b) a stoop.
c)  a tread
d)  cheeks.

Question 44

The riser height for each step in a set should be

a)   alternating.
b)   different.
c)    square.
d)    the same.

Question 45

To establish the layout for a rowlock, you use a

a) carpenter's rule.
b) metric rule.
c) modular rule.
d) spacing rule.

Question 46

What is the typical size of mortar joints in masonry arches?

a) 3/16'
b) 3/4" 
c) 3/8"
d) 7/8" 

Question 47

What do you build to support an arch while it is being laid?

a)  a wooden center
b)  a wooden keystone
c)   a wooden skewback
d)   a wooden soffit

Question 48

Finishing a mortar joint on a project is called

a)  scraping.
b)  smoothing.
c)  striking.
d)  washing.

Question 49

Aligning the face of the racking point plumb and straight is called

a)  cornering.
b)  lining up the brick.
c)  stacking a corner.
d)  tailing the lead.

Question 50

When building a brick lead, the  FIRST  step after laying the brick is to

a)  level.
b)  plumb.
c)  check height.
d)  straight edge.