Preview Questions Mason/Bricklayer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What material is typically used to make concrete bricks, which are common for interior walls in residential buildings?

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Silica fume and limestone

Cement, sand, and gravel

Portland cement and natural aggregates

Fly ash and gypsum

Question 2: How can you reduce the risk of cracking in mortar joints during cold weather construction?

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Ensure mortar is laid thinner in cold weather

Cure the mortar more slowly by using warmer water for mixing

Insulate the brick wall with thermal blankets

Use a high-temperature mortar mix

Question 3: What are the main advantages of using concrete blocks in masonry construction?

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They are durable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective for load-bearing walls

They require less mortar for installation but are weaker than bricks

They are less durable than brick and are not used for structural purposes

Concrete blocks are more labor-intensive and expensive than bricks

Question 4: How should a mason select the right type of brick for a construction project?

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By considering the strength, thermal properties, aesthetic qualities, and local climate

By focusing only on the visual appearance of the brick

By selecting bricks based on color without considering other factors

By choosing the cheapest available option

Question 5: What is the main reason for using reinforced concrete beams in the construction of multi-story buildings?

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To increase the thermal insulation of the building

To ensure the beams can handle bending forces

To reduce the amount of cement required in construction

To ensure the concrete's tensile strength is enhanced with rebar

Question 6: What is the effect of not properly cleaning a surface before applying a new layer of mortar or concrete?

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Better visual appeal of the surface

Faster setting time for mortar

Increased workability of the mortar

Reduced adhesion and potential for cracking