Category 1: Tool Time
Category 2: Cement Knowledge
Category 3: Bricklaying
Category 4: Plastering
Category 5: Safety First
Category 6: Applied Academics
100
What is a trowel?
This tool is used to spread mortar or plaster smoothly.
100
What is cement?
The main ingredient mixed with sand and gravel to make concrete.
100
The material used to hold bricks together.
What is mortar?
100
Plaster is used to create what kind of surface?
A smooth wall or ceiling surface.
100
What should always be worn to protect your eyes?
Safety glasses.
100
A wall measures 12 feet long. You need another wall the same length. What measurement should you use?
12 feet
200
What is a level?
This tool checks if a wall or surface is perfectly straight up and down.
200
What is water?(Cement)
What ingredient is added to activate cement and start the hardening process?
200
What is the name of the horizontal space between bricks?
What is a bed joint?
200
Before applying plaster, the surface should be ________.
Clean
200
Before using any power tool, what should you inspect?
The tool for damage or defects.
200
If one brick is 8 inches long, about how many bricks are needed to cover 80 inches in a straight line?
10 bricks
300
What is a tape measure?
This tool is used to measure long distances on a job site.
300
What is curing (hydration)?
Concrete becomes stronger because of this chemical process.
300
Before laying bricks, what should always be checked?
What is level and square?
300
This tool is used to smooth plaster after application.
What is a finishing trowel?
300
What PPE protects your hands?
Gloves
300
A bag of cement weighs 94 pounds. Two bags weigh how much?
188 pounds
400
What is a rubber mallet?
This tool has a rubber head and is used without damaging bricks or pavers.
400
True or False:
Adding too much water makes concrete stronger.
Answer: False
False
400
What is the purpose of staggering brick joints?
To increase strength and stability.
400
What happens if plaster dries too quickly?
It may crack.
400
True or False:
Running on a construction site is safe if you're in a hurry.
False
400
You need 24 bricks. Each pallet holds 8 bricks. How many pallets are needed?
3 pallets
500
What is a framing square (or speed square)?
This tool helps determine if corners are exactly 90 degrees.
500
Name one advantage of reinforced concrete.
It is stronger, resists cracking, or supports heavier loads.
500
A brick wall that leans is most likely caused by what?
Not building level or plumb.
500
Name one reason multiple coats of plaster are used.
Better strength, smoother finish, or durability.
500
Name two pieces of PPE every construction worker should wear.
Any two: hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, high-visibility vest.
500
A wall is 10 feet high and 20 feet long. What is its area?
200 square feet