11 Construction Bricklaying

The correct terminology for a row of bricks is

• tiers

• course

• row

• line

The part of a brick shown is known as the ....

• header

• arris

• stretcher

• quoin

This blue line on the picture refers to an....

• stretcher

• course

• arris

• header

The section shown in the diagram is called a ....

• header

• quoin

• perp

• corner

What is represented by the blue lines in this picture?

• perp

• arris

• vertical joint

• quoin

The blend being used for our "mud" consists of...

• sand, water, lime

• sand, water, cement

• sand, detergent, cement, water

• sand, water, lime, detergent

A wall that isn't perfectly upright is therefore not...

• level

• square

• plumb

• straight

The height of a row of bricks including the mortar is known as the....

• row height

• perp

• header

• gauge

A hazard is best defined as...

• anything that will ultimately cause a significant injury

• something to avoid or work around on a job site

• anything tat might cause harm to you or someone else

• that which is unavoidable

Which of the following is the most comprehensive list of the necessary tools to complete the brick corner task?

• mixer, spirit levels, bucket, jointing tool

• mixer, set square, spirit level, jointing tool

• mixer, trowel, spirit level, set square, jointing tool

• mixer, trowel, bucket, jointing tool