Bricklaying Quiz

What tool does a bricklayer use to level from the first brick to the end of the wall?

• Hammer

• Spirit level and straight edge

• Trowel

• Measuring tape

What is the purpose of rolling mortar in bricklaying?

• To clean the bricks

• To form a bed joint

• To paint the wall

• To measure the wall

What does a bricklayer do when setting out the work 'dry'?

• Lays bricks without mortar

• Uses extra water

• Paints the bricks

• Cleans the tools

What is adjusted before laying the first course of bricks?

• The spirit level

• The string line

• The trowel

• The hammer

What is the first brick laid on in bricklaying?

• The ground

• A wooden board

• The mortar bed joint

• A metal plate

What is set up to ensure bricks are laid straight?

• The spirit level

• The string line

• The measuring tape

• The trowel

What is placed to form a bed joint in bricklaying?

• Water

• Sand

• Mortar

• Cement blocks

What is used to spread mortar evenly on a brick?

• Trowel

• Hammer

• Spirit level

• String line

What is the purpose of a bricklayer's line blocks?

• To measure the height of the wall

• To keep the string line taut

• To mix mortar

• To cut bricks

What is the function of a jointer in bricklaying?

• To cut bricks

• To smooth the mortar joints

• To measure the wall

• To lay bricks