Deck 4: Related Equipment

Question 1

A metal mortar pan is about _____ deep.

A) 4"
B) 5"
C) 7"
D) 10"

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Chimney brackets are sold _____ size.

A) in pairs in a 24" or 35"
B) in pairs in a 25" or 36"
C) singly in 26" or 34"
D) singly in 36" or 48"

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The best material for a mortar board is a piece of _____ nailed to 2" × 4" wooden runners at the bottom.

A) ¾" exterior plywood
B) ¼" untreated plywood
C) ½" treated plywood
D) 1" interior plywood

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Brick _____ or brick carriers are used to manually move or place brick near the mason.

A) clips
B) tongs
C) elevators
D) baskets

Question 5

A _____ attaches and clamps the corner pole to allow a level line to be attached for backup work and face brick to be run alternately.

A) face clamp
B) line extender
C) masonry guide
D) composite level

Question 6

A _____ enables the mason to move and position materials mechanically.

A) paver splitter
B) masonry elevator
C) forklift tractor
D) transit

Question 7

After mortar has been mixed, its is transferred from the box to the wheelbarrow with a _____ .

A) dirt shovel
B) large hoe
C) large trowel
D) square-bladed shovel

Question 8

The mortar pan and mortar board are used to hold the mortar after it has been mixed.

Question 9

Corner poles used as a guide in place of the mason building it the old traditional way improve the quality of the mason's work.

Question 10

A masonry splitter is powered by _____ .

A) a gasoline engine
B) electricity
C) hydraulic force
D) the force applied by the user

Question 11

A _____ is a handheld machine designed specifically for grinding out joints in the mortar bed and head joints of a masonry wall.

A) masonry saw
B) tuckpointer's grinder
C) paver saw
D) mortar grinder

Question 12

The metal mortar pan is approximately _____ square at the top, tapering to approximately 16" × 16" at the bottom.

A) 20"
B) 24"
C) 26"
D) 30"

Question 13

One construction worker should ride the elevator with materials that are being lifted to the mason.

Question 14

______ add the advantage of a mason not having to start an hour or two ahead of the crew to build a corner.

A) Rope and pulley
B) Line extenders
C) Chimney brackets
D) Corner poles

Question 15

The _____ wheelbarrow is made of heavy-duty steel and is equipped with wooden handles and an air-filled rubber tire.

A) mason's
B) builder's
C) contractor's
D) landscaper's

Question 16

Brick tongs have been redesigned to correct the previous problem of pinch points in the handles.

Question 17

_____ mortar boxes are considerably lighter in weight than traditional mortar boxes.

A) Polyethylene plastic
B) Wooden
C) Carbon steel
D) Stainless steel

Question 18

A _____ will not weaken or fracture the material and will provide a straight cut.

A) masonry saw
B) circular saw
C) jigsaw
D) table saw

Question 19

______ are also known as masonry guides.

A) Rope and pulley
B) Line extenders
C) Chimney brackets
D) Corner poles

Question 20

To remove excess mortar accumulating in the drum, strike the mixer drum with a hammer.