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WorksheetsUnit 103-Carry out Block Walling
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The scale suitable for a workshop drawing of a Blockwork model is;
a)
1:50
b)
1:500
c)
1:10
d)
•1:12500
2.
When building a block wall on site, the following tools are required;
a)
Trowel, level, Brick hammer, bolster, line & pins
b)
Trowel, level, lump hammer, bolster
c)
Trowel, level, lump hammer, bolster, line & pins
d)
Brick hammer, level, bolster, disc cutter, line & pins
3.
Where would you be most likely to obtain technical information about building blocks?
a)
Foreman
b)
Manufacturer
c)
Site office
d)
Textbook
4.
Lightweight blocks are said to have good thermal properties. This means they keep;
a)
Heat in
b)
Heat out
c)
Sound in
d)
Sound out
5.
Where would you find details of the mortar mix for laying Blockwork on site?
a)
In the British standard
b)
From the builders merchant
c)
On the drawing
d)
In the specification
6.
When handling blocks, PPE must include;
a)
Hard hat, hi-viz jacket, boots, gloves
b)
Hard hat, hi-viz jacket, gloves
c)
•Hard hat, hi-viz jacket, gloves, goggles
d)
Hard hat, hi-viz jacket, boots
7.
When laying concrete blocks over 20kg in weight, bricklayers are recommended to use;
a)
Fork gloves
b)
A lift
c)
Both hands
d)
Two men
8.
A lightweight block should be cut using a;
a)
Brick hammer
b)
Bolster
c)
Mechanical saw
d)
Block saw
9.
Dense concrete blocks are more difficult to lay because they are;
a)
Heavy
b)
More absorbent
c)
Light
d)
Less absorbent
10.
In windy weather, newly built Blockwork should be;
a)
Restrained by temporary propping
b)
Built with a stronger mortar
c)
Covered as soon as it is built
d)
•Left uncovered
11.
When lightweight blocks are delivered to site they should;
a)
Not be covered
b)
Be covered if rain is expected
c)
Remain covered at all times
d)
Be used immediately
12.
When building using lightweight blocks, they can be positioned to a line using;
a)
Jack hammer
b)
Lump hammer
c)
Rubber hammer
d)
Claw hammer
13.
When cutting nylon bands on packs of blocks, the bricklayer should use;
a)
A Stanley knife
b)
Tin snips
c)
A brick hammer
d)
A lump hammer & bolster
14.
Lightweight blocks for use below ground level are called;
a)
Insulation blocks
b)
Solid blocks
c)
Ground blocks
d)
Trench blocks
15.
The minimum lap required when bonding Blockwork is never less than;
a)
A half bond
b)
A quarter bond
c)
250mm
d)
300mm
16.
When building with dense concrete blocks at height, the safety standards required are set out in the;
a)
Specification
b)
Risk assessment
c)
Materials schedule
d)
Building regulations
17.
Concrete blocks should be placed on a scaffold;
a)
Using a fork lift truck
b)
By throwing them up to the platform
c)
Using a JCB
d)
Using a ladder
18.
The main reason a bricklayer has difficulty in maintaining gauge when using heavy concrete blocks is because the blocks;
a)
Squeeze the mortar out & settle
b)
Are more difficult to cut
c)
Absorb water quickly
d)
Blow over
19.
When cutting dense concrete blocks, the following should be used;
a)
Hammer, bolster, goggles, gloves
b)
Brick hammer, goggles
c)
Disc cutter, gloves
d)
Hammer, bolster, goggles
20.
The maximum number of courses of Blockwork built in normal weather conditions in 1 day is;
a)
Unlimited
b)
8 courses
c)
4 courses
d)
6 courses
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