Question 1

Steel scaffolds last _____ with reasonable care

Accepted Answer

A)  up to five years 
B)  between five and ten years 
C)  a maximum of ten years 
D)  indefinitely 
A)  up to five years 
B)  between five and ten years 
C)  a maximum of ten years 
D)  indefinitely D

Question 2

The _____ Hydro Mobile scaffolding is especially designed for projects 100' and more in height.

Accepted Answer

A)  M series 
B)  F series 
C)  P series 
D)  A series 
A)  M series 
B)  F series 
C)  P series 
D)  A series B

Question 3

OSHA states that a supported scaffold must be able to support its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Scaffolding sections are held together with steel pins that are known in the trade as ______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  grips 
B)  fittings 
C)  nipples 
D)  nails 
A)  grips 
B)  fittings 
C)  nipples 
D)  nails

Question 5

Suspended scaffolding is the least safe type of scaffold that can be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Adjustable tower scaffold consists of vertical metal towers braced to the structure with alternating bays of metal scaffolding between each tower section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sectional steel scaffolding is assembled by a carpenter for the mason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Safety lanes should be established where the MCWP is to be erected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding adjustable tower scaffolding?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a winch mechanism that raises the working platform as work progresses. 
B)  The Hoist-O-Matic™ is not recommended for masonry work. 
C)  The mason must relocate several times a day while the scaffold is being rebuilt. 
D)  The mason is not always working at the most convenient height. 
A)  It has a winch mechanism that raises the working platform as work progresses. 
B)  The Hoist-O-Matic™ is not recommended for masonry work. 
C)  The mason must relocate several times a day while the scaffold is being rebuilt. 
D)  The mason is not always working at the most convenient height.

Question 10

The _____ Hydro Mobile is the workhorse of the platforms and is the perfect tool for any facade or face work that requires high capacity for new or restoration work.

Accepted Answer

A)  M series 
B)  F series 
C)  P series 
D)  A series 
A)  M series 
B)  F series 
C)  P series 
D)  A series

Exam 28: Types of Scaffolding

Steel scaffolds last _____ with reasonable care

The _____ Hydro Mobile scaffolding is especially designed for projects 100' and more in height.

OSHA states that a supported scaffold must be able to support its own weight and at least four times the maximum intended load.

Scaffolding sections are held together with steel pins that are known in the trade as ______ .

Suspended scaffolding is the least safe type of scaffold that can be used.

Adjustable tower scaffold consists of vertical metal towers braced to the structure with alternating bays of metal scaffolding between each tower section.

Sectional steel scaffolding is assembled by a carpenter for the mason.

Safety lanes should be established where the MCWP is to be erected.

Which of the following statements is true regarding adjustable tower scaffolding?

The _____ Hydro Mobile is the workhorse of the platforms and is the perfect tool for any facade or face work that requires high capacity for new or restoration work.

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

Building the Brick Corner

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

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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