Brick Masonry Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. To Rake mortar joints, what tool should be used?

1. Margin trowel
2. Joiner
3. Skate
4. Parging trowel

2. Brick laid on its end so that its longest dimension is vertical is known as what?

1. Parallel
2. Soldier
3. Plumb
4. Stretcher

3. Brick that is laid on its face or edge is known as what?

1. Side lock
2. Bond lock
3. Row lock
4. Bull lock

4. Brick windowsills are usually laid with what brick style?

1. Stretcher course
2. Soldier course
3. Running course
4. Rowlock course

5. Flat metal straps or hooks used to join brick with wood or block structures are known as what?

1. Brick ties
2. Brick anchors
3. Brick joiners
4. Brick backings

6. Red metal angle iron is usually used to hold brick in what position?

1. Door and window jambs
2. Door and window headers
3. Door thresholds
4. Window sills

7. Removable forms are often used to create what type of brickwork?

1. Radius
2. Lattice
3. Corbelling
4. Basket Weave

8. Speed polls can be used to help in what type of brickwork?

1. Leads
2. Chimneys
3. Running courses
4. Radius work

9. What device is used to hold a string line in place to lay a running course of brick?

1. Line clamp
2. Line level
3. Line block
4. Line hook

10. What is the term fro the drainage slots, placed in various locations, on the bottom course of brick?

1. Drain holes
2. Rain holes
3. Weep holes
4. Joint holes