Bricklaying Activities Quiz

Which of the following should you use when removing the banding from packs of bricks?

• Tin snips

• A hammer and bolster

• A brick hammer

• A pair of pliers

What is the bond called when cuts are introduced into a course of bricks to conform to the set dimensions?

• Half bond

• Reverse bond

• Dry bond

• Broken bond

What is the most commonly used joint finish in modern brickwork?

• Flush

• Recessed

• Half round

• Weather struck

What is the bond commonly used for half-brick walling?

• Corner bond

• Stretcher bond

• Header bond

• Return bond

To establish the correct bond in the first course of bricks, they should be set out:

• individually

• technically

• dry

• orderly

What is a brick gauge used for?

• To maintain accuracy when cutting

• To check the thickness of joints

• To set out the cuts in a wall

• To check the weight of a brick

Why must we continuously check our work?

• To maintain a company wage rate

• To maintain a company bonus scheme

• To maintain industry standards

• To obtain industry awards

Which of the following tool/s should be used for accurately cutting bricks by hand?

• Brick hammer

• Lump/club hammer and bolster

• Claw hammer

• Plugging chisel

When cutting bricks by hand, when should eye protection be worn?

• At all times during cutting operations

• If it is available

• If the supervisor tells you to

• If the health and safety inspector is on site

When setting out a right-angled quoin, what should we use to maintain square?

• Try square

• Sliding bevel

• Set square

• Builder's square