Chapter 9 - Online Quiz

Question 1

Ashlar stone is very irregular. T/F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which pair are the major metamorphic stones used in building construction?

Answer 2

marble and slate

Question 3

Leads are not constructed for concrete masonry walls. T/F

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Which of the following types of masonry units are still in production in the US?

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

A so called “standard” building stone is 15 5/8” high, 23 5/8” long, and 3 5/8” deep. T/F

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Brownstone, bluestone, travertine, and limestone are

Answer 6

sedimentary rock

Question 7

Marble work should be cleaned with muriatic acid after the mortar has hardened sufficiently. T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Many of the most highly prized marbles fall into the lowest grade category for stone. T/F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Rubble stone cannot be coursed in a wall. T/F

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a common material used in a lintel in a CMU wall?

Answer 10

2x6 dimensional lumber

Question 11

Limestone is easily cut just after it is quarried, but becomes harder with age. T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

There are no artisans left who have skill and knowledge to carve ornamental stonework. T/F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

There is no truly standard size of concrete block. T/F

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a decorative CMU?

Answer 14

channel bond-beam block

Question 15

If you see a jet burner or a diamond wire cutting stone at a quarry, which stone is most likely being cut?

Answer 15

granite

Question 16

Typical machines for working building stone include

Answer 16

all of the above

Question 17

One standard CMU occupies the same volume as

Answer 17

twelve modular bricks