Building a Block Wall Quiz

What should always be the first step when building a block wall?

• Mixing the mortar

• Setting out blockwork

• Laying the first block

• Measuring the height

How many courses should you set out dry before marking their positions?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What should you ensure after marking the blockwork on the concrete?

• Cover the marking with mortar

• Leave the marking uncovered

• Remove the marking

• Paint over the marking

What tool should be used to ensure the blockwork is levelled against each other?

• Measuring tape

• Straight edge and spirit level

• Hammer

• Chisel

What should you do if the straight edge is not long enough?

• Use a shorter straight edge

• Set up level station points

• Use a different tool

• Ignore the length

What angle is formed when extending the corner (quoin) using a builder’s square?

• 45°

• 60°

• 90°

• 120°

What is the purpose of the 100mm cuts in the quoin?

• To increase the height of the wall

• To help maintain the bond

• To reduce the number of plumbing points

• To make the wall more decorative

What happens to the number of plumbing points when forming a quoin?

• They decrease

• They remain the same

• They increase

• They disappear

What should you check for upon completion of each course in bricklaying?

• Level

• Square

• Plumb

• Alignment

What does the illustration in Step 4 show?

• Where to level the wall

• Where to plumb with this type of wall

• How to mix mortar

• How to lay the first course of bricks