Deck 16: Laying Concrete Block to the Line

Question 1

Do not cut concrete block _____ .

A) on the ground
B) if it has been scored
C) with a brick hammer
D) on a hard surface such as a concrete slab

Answer 1

D

Question 2

By tipping the block _____ , you can position the block in relation to the top edge of the block in the course below.

A) a little away from the body and looking down the back side of the block
B) away from the body and looking down the face side of the block
C) a little toward the body and looking down the face side of the block
D) away from the body and looking down the back side of the block

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The ______ block is the last block laid in a wall and is most prone to leakage.

A) header
B) closure
C) edge
D) top

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When lifting the block, try to keep your feet close together and the block close to your body.

Question 5

In places where two pieces of wire meet, there should be a _____ .

A) maximum overlap of 5"
B) maximum overlap of 4"
C) minimum overlap of 6"
D) minimum overlap of 3"

Question 6

The end edges of the block are also known as ______ .

A) flaps
B) arms
C) shoulders
D) ears

Question 7

Poured-in-place insulation is usually made up of vermiculate or perlite.

Question 8

_____ is composed of small beads or pellets and can be poured into blocks upon completion of the wall or in stages as the courses are built.

A) Poured-in-place insulation
B) Foam-in-place insulation
C) Expanded polystyrene
D) A molded insert

Question 9

In an insulated concrete block wall, a _____ should be applied to seal off the joint.

A) center bed joint
B) head joint
C) sled runner joint
D) closure block

Question 10

Block should always be laid in the wall _____.

A) with the wider web of the block facing up
B) with the narrower web of the block facing up
C) with the wider web of the block facing down
D) with the narrower web of the block facing out

Question 11

As a rule, walls _____ should be braced-particularly, long masonry walls that have not intersecting walls connected to them.

A) longer than 6'
B) higher than 8' to 10'
C) of double-thickness
D) constructed below grade line

Question 12

As a rule, mortar is bedded only on the outside edges of concrete block.

Question 13

Job specifications should always be consulted before wire reinforcements are installed.

Question 14

Bedding on the outside webs of block is known as _____ bedding.

A) face shell
B) solid
C) swiped edge
D) webbed

Question 15

Full head joints should be formed on one ear (end edge) of the block to be laid.