MASONRY AND CONCRETE

1. What do you call the mixture of cement, sand and water that used to bind stones, bricks or concrete
hollow blocks?
A. Mortar C. Concrete
B. Plaster D. Cement

2. A mixture of cement, sand and water applied wet to an interior wall or ceiling and hardening to a
smooth surface is called___________.
A. Mortar C. Concrete
B. Plaster D. Cement

3. What is the type of hydraulic cement is widely used in small and large construction including roads and
highways.
A. Hydraulic cement C. Pozzolan Cement
B. Portland Cement D. Lime

4. What material or ingredient is added to concrete before or during mixing to improve its workability
and consistency to fill all the voids of aggregates inside the form?
A. Water C. Admixture
B. Sand D. Gravel

5. The inert material that is bound together into a conglomerate mass by Portland cement and water is
known as ______________.
A. Aggregate C. Admixture
B. Concrete D. Mortar
6. In total mass of concrete, how many percent comprises aggregate components?
A. 50% C. 80%
B. 75% D. 100%

7. Which of the following are known as coarse aggregates in a concrete mixture?

A. Sand C. Gravel
B. Soil D. Stones
8. What do you call the artificial stone that is a result from mixing cement, fine aggregates, coarse
aggregate and water?
A. Mortar C. Concrete
B. Plaster D. Bricks

9. A conglomeration of cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates, water and reinforced by steel bars is
called____________?
A. Reinforced concrete C. Natural concrete
B. Plain Concrete D. Concrete with bars

10. How many cubic feet of sand and gravel should be mixed with 40kg bag of cement to form class B
mixture of concrete?
A. 3 cu. ft. of sand and 6 cu. ft. gravel
B. 2 cu. ft. of sand and 4 cu. ft. gravel
C. 2.5 cu. ft. of sand and 5 cu. ft. gravel
D. 1.5 cu. ft. of sand and 3 cu. ft. gravel
11. To produce a Class AA mixture of concrete, how many cubic feet of gravel is added?
A. 3 cu. ft. C. 5 cu. ft
B. 4 cu. ft D. 6 cu. ft
12. What is the ratio of cement, sand, and gravel should be mixed with one 40kg bag of cement to Class C
mixture of concrete
A. 1:1:3 C. 1:2:5
 B. 1:2:4 D. 1:3:6

13. Following are factors that regulate the strength of concrete except one. Which is it?
A. Correct proportion of inngredients
B. Proper method of mixing
C. Adequate protection of concrete during curing
D. Dropping concrete mixture from high elevation

14. What class of concrete mixture is consisting of 1 bag cement, 2 cu. Ft. of sand and 4 cu. Ft of gravel or
1:2:4?
A. Class AA C. Class B
B. Class A D. Class C

15. Which of the following is a surface finishing tool for concrete?

A. Crandal C. Float
B. Bolster D. Spade

16. Bricks are laid where its longer side is exposed to view. This arrangement is called_________.
A. Header C. Bond
B. Stretcher D. Ashlar

17. In setting up concrete pavers, what material is used to prevent erosion from drainage?
A. Filter fabric C. Compacted gravel
B. Jute Sack D. Bed of Sand

18. What do you call the process of hardening of concrete?

A. Curing C. Hardening
B. Setting D. Molding

19. In laying out a concrete pavers, what material is used to prevent erosion from drainage?
A. CHB or concrete hollow blocks C. Tiles
B. Bricks D. Boulders and stones

20. Seventy (70%) of concrete strength is reached at the end of first week, and thirty percent (30%) could
be lost by premature drying of concrete. What must be done within the curing period to prevent
premature drying?
A. Moisten the concrete at all times within the curing period
21. To prevent undue evaporation of moisture in the concrete that will affect its strength, what should be
avoided?
A. Continuous sprinkling of water C. Cover surface with wet burlap
B. Early removal of forms D. Cover with wet sand
22. According to the building code of the Philippines, for how many days shall concrete be maintained
above 10 ⁰C temperature and in a moist condition?
A. 3 days C. 7 days
B. 5 days D. 10 days
23. What tool or instrument is used to set-up the lateral level of a concrete fence?
A. Water hose level C. Plumb bob
B. Spirit level D. Straight edge
24. To obtain a fine textured concrete plaster, a mason may use this very useful material. What is that
material?
A. Rubber or plastic foam C. Aligning Stick
B. Plastic or nylon string D. Cotton cloth
25. What material is used by a mason in guiding, or marking horizontal line particularly in bricks, tiles, and
concrete blocks laying?
A. Aligning stick C. Plastic or nylon string
B. Meter stick D. Thin Gl wire