WorksheetsChapter 3 Review Guide: Hand Tools - Masonry
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the hand tool used for laying brick and block?
trowel
hammer
screwdriver
wrench
Which trowel pattern has a sharp toe that ends in a point?
Pointed trowel
Sharp Madrid
Narrow London
Flat trowel
What are the characteristics of a trowel handle made of plastic?
Durable and does not contain a ferrule
Lightweight and ergonomic
Disposable and cheap
The trowel itself is also plastic
What tool is used to break and trim masonry units?
Chisel
Mason's hammer
Sledge hammer
Trimmer breaker
Which jointer is used to create a concave joint?
Concave jointer
Flat jointer
V-jointer
Convex jointer
What do you use to leave a recessed groove, either square or round?
grapevine jointer
convex jointer
concave jointer
round jointer
What tool is used to remove mortar?
Joint raker
Level
Screwdriver
Trowel
What do you use to align masonry units level and plumb?
Mason's level
Plumb-line
2x4
Square
Which level has one straight vial in each window?
Mason's level
Monovial level
Torpedo level
Straight vial level
Which level is used to align a single masonry unit over a short distance?
Torpedo level
Bubble level
Mason's level
Unit level
How is a plumb line created?
By suspending a plumb bob from a string
By using a laser level
By drawing a straight line with a ruler
By aligning with a spirit level
Use for course spacing
Folding rule
Torpedo level
Grapevine jointer
Tape measure
What do standard-size brick scales include?
1 through 9, and 0
1 through 10
1 through 8, and 0
1 through 7, and 0
What is the purpose of hanging a string line?
To ensure a straight line
To measure distance
To mark a boundary
To create a curve
A twig is made from spring steel to accurately position what?
the mason’s line
a plumb bob
wooden beams
cornerstone
What are the types of chisels?
Plugging, flat, and star
Round, square, and flat
Pointed, flat, and round
Star, square, and pointed
What do you use to cut a round hole in a masonry unit?
star chisel
flat chisel
plugging chisel
tapered chisel
What is a narrow blade used to compact mortar?
a tuckpointer, sometimes called a slicker
a pushover, sometimes called a sucker
a fillerblade, sometimes called a gapper
a mortar pounder, sometimes called a persuader
What is the use of a finishing trowel?
To apply mortar plaster to masonry walls
To cut bricks
To measure angles
To mix concrete
What is a framing square used to confirm?
90-degree or square corners
45-degree angles
Length of a piece of wood
Width of a door frame
What is a combination square used for (choose 2)?
To gauge multiple units
To adjust the head
To measure different size squares
To open up gaps
What removes fragments of remaining mortar to avoid scuffing mortar joints?
mason's brush
mason's hammer
mason's trowel
mason's defragger
What does moisture cause to carbon steel tools and wood handles?
Corrosion and warping
Rusting and shrinking
Bending and breaking
Melting and cracking
What do you use to scoop up more mortar?
reloading trowel
mortar scooper
shovel
mortar pan
