Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding inside corners and outside corners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inside corners are not built as frequently as outside corners. 
B)  Outside corners are much easier to build than inside corners. 
C)  Inside corners are uncommon structures that have exposed interior brickwork. 
D)  When building inside or outside corners, face the side of the corner that is opposite of the face of the wall. 
A)  Inside corners are not built as frequently as outside corners. 
B)  Outside corners are much easier to build than inside corners. 
C)  Inside corners are uncommon structures that have exposed interior brickwork. 
D)  When building inside or outside corners, face the side of the corner that is opposite of the face of the wall. A

Question 2

A good guide for parging is a piece of flat wood board laid on top of the last course and allowed to project _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  over the back of the wall about 1/4" 
B)  over the back of the wall about 3/8" 
C)  over the front of the wall about 1/2" 
D)  over the front of the wall about 5/8" 
A)  over the back of the wall about 1/4" 
B)  over the back of the wall about 3/8" 
C)  over the front of the wall about 1/2" 
D)  over the front of the wall about 5/8" B

Question 3

The first course of a rack-back lead rarely exceeds six brick in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The sum of the whole bricks used on the first corner layout course _____ the number of courses high of the completed corner.

Accepted Answer

A)  equals 
B)  is half 
C)  is two times 
D)  has no correlation with 
A)  equals 
B)  is half 
C)  is two times 
D)  has no correlation with

Question 5

Toothing is used when a corner cannot be extended far enough so that it can be built to the specified height, or when using corner poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

______ is the construction of a temporary end of a wall or corner by allowing every other end of the stretcher brick to project halfway over the stretcher brick below.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stretching 
B)  Parging 
C)  Toothing 
D)  Rack-back leading 
A)  Stretching 
B)  Parging 
C)  Toothing 
D)  Rack-back leading

Question 7

Estimating the number of courses is a complex procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The construction of an inside angle corner is the same as that for an outside corner except that it is simply reversed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The simplest type of lead or guide for a wall is called a ______ lead.

Accepted Answer

A)  return 
B)  half-back 
C)  straight 
D)  rack-back 
A)  return 
B)  half-back 
C)  straight 
D)  rack-back

Question 10

Whole bricks are also called _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  stretchers 
B)  racks 
C)  leads 
D)  builders 
A)  stretchers 
B)  racks 
C)  leads 
D)  builders

Question 11

_____ provides an extra measure of protection that helps to eliminate the possibility of moisture penetrating through the brick work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Racking 
B)  Returing 
C)  Stretching 
D)  Parging 
A)  Racking 
B)  Returing 
C)  Stretching 
D)  Parging

Question 12

The terms inside corner and outside corner are referring to _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the exact same thing 
B)  completely different methods for constructing corners 
C)  the two most common methods for building corners 
D)  the side of the corners that are plumbed 
A)  the exact same thing 
B)  completely different methods for constructing corners 
C)  the two most common methods for building corners 
D)  the side of the corners that are plumbed

Question 13

Architects and builders _____ and they are built _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage toothings; by inexperienced and experienced mason alike 
B)  don't encourage or discourage toothings; only by specially trained masons 
C)  permit toothings infrequently; only under the strictest supervision 
D)  permit toothings in most situations; with minimal oversight 
A)  encourage toothings; by inexperienced and experienced mason alike 
B)  don't encourage or discourage toothings; only by specially trained masons 
C)  permit toothings infrequently; only under the strictest supervision 
D)  permit toothings in most situations; with minimal oversight

Question 14

Parging is more commonplace since most brick walls are now of the veneer type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ is done by holding the plumb rule at an angle on the edge of the corner of the brick at the racking point to check the alignment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Returning 
B)  Racking back 
C)  Tailing a lead 
D)  Holding the line 
A)  Returning 
B)  Racking back 
C)  Tailing a lead 
D)  Holding the line

Exam 11: Building the Brick Corner

Which of the following statements is true regarding inside corners and outside corners?

A good guide for parging is a piece of flat wood board laid on top of the last course and allowed to project _____.

The first course of a rack-back lead rarely exceeds six brick in length.

The sum of the whole bricks used on the first corner layout course _____ the number of courses high of the completed corner.

Toothing is used when a corner cannot be extended far enough so that it can be built to the specified height, or when using corner poles.

______ is the construction of a temporary end of a wall or corner by allowing every other end of the stretcher brick to project halfway over the stretcher brick below.

Estimating the number of courses is a complex procedure.

The construction of an inside angle corner is the same as that for an outside corner except that it is simply reversed.

The simplest type of lead or guide for a wall is called a ______ lead.

Whole bricks are also called _____ .

_____ provides an extra measure of protection that helps to eliminate the possibility of moisture penetrating through the brick work.

The terms inside corner and outside corner are referring to _____ .

Architects and builders _____ and they are built _____ .

Parging is more commonplace since most brick walls are now of the veneer type.

_____ is done by holding the plumb rule at an angle on the edge of the corner of the brick at the racking point to check the alignment.

Safety on the Job

Basic Tools of the Trade

Learning to Use the Basic Tools

Related Equipment

Development of Clay and Shale Brick

Manufacture of Brick

Development of Concrete Block

Manufacture of Concrete Block Masonry

Mixing Mortar

Laying the Brick to the Line

The Development of Mortar

Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics

Introduction to Bonding

Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds

Laying Concrete Block to the Line

Building the Block Corner

Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding

Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb

Estimating Concrete Block Masonry Materials

Cutting With the Masonry Saw

Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete Block

Cavity and Reinforced Masonry Walls

Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings

Movement Joints and Intersecting Walls

Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings

Glass Block Masonry

Types of Scaffolding

Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding

Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block

Removing Various Stains From Masonry Walls

One-Flue Chimneys

History, Theory, and Function of a Fireplace and Chimney

Design and Construction of Fireplaces and Chimneys

Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces

Development of Arches

Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches

Construction of a Jack Arch

Concrete Forms and Placing Footings

Essentials of Concrete Work

Line and Symbol Identification

The Working Drawings

Dimensions and Scales

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