Preview Questions Mason/Bricklayer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should a mason address imperfections in a concrete floor before installing tiles?

Which action should you take?

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By leveling the floor with a self-leveling compound and ensuring it is dry

By ignoring minor imperfections and continuing with tile installation

By covering the imperfections with thicker mortar layers

By sanding the surface aggressively

Question 2: When installing a floor made of large format tiles, what should be done to avoid warping during installation?

Which action should you take?

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Ensuring the substrate is level and properly prepared

Installing tiles directly on wood subfloor

Spacing tiles too far apart to allow for expansion

Using adhesive with extra bonding agents

Question 3: When installing a brick floor in a high-traffic area, what is the key factor to consider to avoid future cracking?

Which action should you take?

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Ensuring proper joint spacing and expansion

Using a reinforced concrete subfloor

Choosing smaller, interlocking bricks

Applying a thick layer of mortar

Question 4: What is the primary difference between clay and concrete bricks?

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Clay bricks are less durable and more expensive than concrete bricks

There is no significant difference between the two

Clay bricks are more durable, while concrete bricks are easier to work with

Concrete bricks offer better insulation properties than clay bricks

Question 5: What is the typical width of a brick used in most residential construction?

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4 inches

3 inches

6 inches

5 inches

Question 6: In brick veneer wall installation, what is the recommended method for reinforcing the structure for earthquake resistance?

Which action should you take?

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Adding horizontal mesh across the brick layer

Installing vertical steel rebar within the mortar bed

Using a reinforced concrete base behind the veneer wall

Using fiber cement panels for reinforcement