MASONRY

What does the term "facing" refer to in masonry?

• The outer layer of a wall that is visible

• Type of mortar joint

• Tool for cutting bricks

• Pattern of laying bricks

Which tool is used for measuring and marking accurate dimensions on bricks and stones?

• Spirit level

• Bricklaying square

• Chalk line

• Joint raker

What is the purpose of a bolster in masonry?

• Cutting and shaping bricks

• Smoothing mortar joints

• Mixing mortar

• Leveling bricks

Which material is commonly used as a damp-proof course in masonry construction?

• Sand

• Lime

• Bitumen

• Cement

What does the term "course" refer to in masonry?

• A row of bricks or stones laid horizontally

• Type of mortar joint

• Tool for cutting bricks

• Pattern of laying bricks

Which type of bond in bricklaying is used in non-load-bearing walls?

• English bond

• Flemish bond

• Running bond

• Stretcher bond

What tool in masonry is used to hold mortar in bricklaying?

• Mortarboard

• Bolster

• Mortar Pan

• Scaffold

Which type of stone is commonly used for masonry work due to its durability and resistance to abrasion?

• Quartzite

• Limestone.

• Slate

• Basalt

What does the term "rubble" refer to in masonry?

• Irregularly shaped stones used without mortar

• Tool for cutting bricks

• Type of mortar joint

• Pattern of laying bricks

Which type of joint in bricklaying has a concave profile?

• Raked joint

• Bucket handle

• Flush joint

• Struck joint