Masonry Construction Quiz

What is a method used to set out or build dog-toothing?

• Soldier courses

• Over-sailing courses

• Copings

• Brick-on-edge courses

Which learning objective (LO) focuses on methods for building copings and capping?

• LO 1

• LO 2

• LO 3

• LO 4

What is the purpose of positioning two lines in the BOE construction?

• To mark the height

• To establish the number required

• To indicate the color scheme

• To measure the width

What is a dentil course?

• A type of brick pattern where bricks are laid vertically

• A string course where alternate headers are projected from the wall

• A method of laying bricks in a circular pattern

• A technique for painting bricks

What should be fixed across the face of the bricks being laid in a dentil course?

• A metal rod

• A wooden plank

• A brick line

• A plastic strip

What pattern is formed in a diaper bond?

• Circular

• Diamond

• Square

• Triangular

In which part of the wall is the diaper bond pattern formed?

• Base

• Face

• Corner

• Top

Diaper bond patterns are typically used in which type of construction?

• Industrial

• Decorative

• Load-bearing

• Foundation

What is the second step in the sequence?

• Bed final brick, jointed on all sides

• Position lines

• Lay bricks, checking with boat level

• Position Tingle plate

• Gauge bricks to establish number required

Which step comes immediately after positioning the Tingle plate?

• Bed three bricks either end

• Lay bricks, checking with boat level

• Gauge bricks to establish number required

• Bed final brick, jointed on all sides