TOOLS
BASIC MATH
PLUMBING
MASONRY
CARPENTRY
100
In the construction industry, carpentry is commonly divided into two categories and they are: A. rough and finish. B. skilled and unskilled. C. commercial and residential. D. forming and specialized.
A. rough and finish.
100
Find the product of 3 x 4 x 3. A. 26 B. 32 C. 36 D. 48
C. 36
100
Pipe that is available in both flexible and rigid form is: A. steel. B. copper. C. cast iron. D. galvanized.
B. copper.
100
All who lay brick, block, tile or stone are called: A. man. B. masons. C. stonelayer. D. teacher.
B. masons.
100
In the construction industry, carpentry is commonly divided into two categories and they are: A. rough and finish. B. skilled and unskilled. C. commercial and residential. D. forming and specialized.
A. rough and finish.
200
A measuring tool used by masons for measuring and coursing work is a: A. square. B. 4' level. C. mason line. D. modular rule.
D. modular rule.
200
Find the difference of 3,012 – 24. A. 2,088 B. 2,808 C. 2,988 D. 2,998
C. 2,988
200
To remove roots from drain pipes, use a: A. plunger. B. chemical cleaner. C. clean-out auger. D. water hose.
C. clean-out auger.
200
Team masons accept instructions, follow directions, and _____ clearly. A. sing B. communicate C. write D. draw
B. communicate
200
The framing member that forms the side of a rough opening for a window or door is the: A. trimmer (liner) stud. B. header. C. soleplate. D. common stud.
A. trimmer (liner) stud.
300
A jointing tool equipped with wheels is a: A. v type. B. sled-runner. C. tuck-pointer. D. rake jointer.
D. rake jointer.
300
Calculate the correct rough opening for a 36" x 36" window. A. 36" x 36" B. 37" x 37" C. 42" x 42" D. 43" x 43"
B. 37" x 37"
300
A fitting used to change the direction of the pipe would be: A. a reducer. B. an elbow. C. an adapter. D. a union.
B. an elbow.
300
Masons must have the ability to do work _____ under all conditions. A. safely B. productive C. on time D. smart
A. safely
300
The carpenter installs felt paper for which trade? A. Painter B. Insulation crew C. Landscape contractor D. Roofer
D. Roofer
400
The tool used for accurately cutting masonry units is a: A. brick hammer. B. striking tool. C. brick set/mason chisel. D. brick trowel.
C. brick set/mason chisel.
400
When replacing a 1.5" pipe between two 1.5" couplings that are 60" apart, you would need to cut the pipe how many inches long if the pipe is inserted into each 11/16" coupling? A. 61.5" B. 62" C. 61 3/8" D. 61"
C. 61 3/8"
400
Identify the steel pipe with a 90° ell angle.
A.
400
The mason should be familiar with the special equipment and requirements that restoration demands as well as recognize the causes of the: A. wall placement. B. deterioration. C. historical. D. equipment.
B. deterioration.
400
Pitch is the term used for describing the angle or degree of slope in a roof. When given a roof pitch of 6 – 12, what does the 6 represent? A. Inches per foot of run B. One-half of the span C. Degree of pitch D. Total rise
A. Inches per foot of run
500
In the metric system, wrenches are sized in: A. centimeters. B. kilograms and grams. C. millimeters. D. kilometers.
A. centimeters.
500
How many sheets of 4' × 8' siding are needed to cover the side of a 30' wide by 60' long building with 8' walls? A. 40 B. 42 C. 45 D. 180
C. 45
500
If blueprints call for a ¼" drop per foot on a piece of drain pipe, the total drop on a piece of pipe 8 feet long would be: A. 1". B. 2". C. 2 yards. D. 8 feet.
B. 2".
500
Generally, the two patterns most often used in concrete block construction are the running bond and the: A. basket-weave bond. B. diagonal bond. C. stacked bond. D. ashlar bond.
C. stacked bond.
500
When you are installing floor joists, it is extremely important to: A. fasten the sill end first. B. fasten with adhesive and nails. C. have the crowned edge up. D. notch and size the ends for any difference in width.
C. have the crowned edge up.
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