Preview Questions Mason/Bricklayer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the correct approach when installing tile floors in a room with radiant heating?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Avoiding radiant heat systems altogether

Installing tiles without adhesive to prevent cracking

Using thick mortar to increase insulation

Using a thin-set mortar compatible with radiant heat

Question 2: How can a mason ensure uniform spacing between tiles during installation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By using tile spacers to maintain even gaps for grout lines

By placing tiles directly adjacent without any gap

By only using grout to fill the spaces after tiles are installed

By eye-measuring the space between tiles as they are placed

Question 3: Which of the following types of mortar should be used in high-strength structural brickwork?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Type S mortar, which is used only for non-structural elements

Type O mortar, which is only used for non-load-bearing applications

Type M mortar, which has high compressive strength and is suitable for heavy-duty applications

Type N mortar, which is suitable for general masonry work

Question 4: What is the key benefit of using a mix with low shrinkage in concrete laying for foundation work?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It reduces the overall cost of the concrete mix

It reduces the risk of cracking as the concrete cures

It improves the bonding between concrete and reinforcing steel

It makes the concrete easier to pump and place

Question 5: What is the primary concern when laying bricks in cold weather conditions?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The bricks may become too brittle

The mortar may freeze before it cures

The mortar may set too quickly

The bricks may not bond properly

Question 6: When laying a concrete foundation, what should be considered in terms of substrate preparation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focusing only on the visual appeal of the foundation shape

Relying on the moisture content of the soil for curing

Only considering the weather conditions on the day of pouring

Ensuring the soil or sub-base is properly compacted and level