TCM 121 TEST 1 2026 EXAM PREPARATION
PACK KEY ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SAFETY AND PROJECT PLANNING WITH
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ The following QC checks are acceptable for the above noted bolts
Answer: load indicating washers, turn-of-nut method, and torque
testing
◉ Cavity wall construction is used to: Answer: provide a water
drainage system
◉ Flashing is used to: Answer: keep water from entering
◉ When a brick is laid with its face parallel to the wall (running
position) it is called a: Answer: Stretcher
◉ Thermal insulation used inside of the cells of CMU wall
construction is Answer: Vermiculite, foam inserts
◉ The CSI divisions that cover masonry is: Answer: division 4
, ◉ The joint in between two wythes of brick is called a Answer: collar
joint
◉ Nominal dimensions differ from actual dimension in that Answer:
Nominal dimensions are expressed to the nearest, larger whole
division of measurement
◉ The bond pattern where all bricks are laid in a horizontal manner
(the long way) is called a Answer: running bond
◉ Mortar joints are tooled concave or into a vee to Answer: Create a
resistive surface to moisture
◉ All of the following are examples of CMU's EXCEPT:
a. Split face
b. Low-web bond beam
c. Open end
d. Frog Answer: d. Frog
◉ Horizontal wire reinforcing found in mortar joints is termed
Answer: joint reinforcement
◉ A joint that is meant to place shrinkage cracks where you "want"
them is termed Answer: control joint
PACK KEY ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SAFETY AND PROJECT PLANNING WITH
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
◉ The following QC checks are acceptable for the above noted bolts
Answer: load indicating washers, turn-of-nut method, and torque
testing
◉ Cavity wall construction is used to: Answer: provide a water
drainage system
◉ Flashing is used to: Answer: keep water from entering
◉ When a brick is laid with its face parallel to the wall (running
position) it is called a: Answer: Stretcher
◉ Thermal insulation used inside of the cells of CMU wall
construction is Answer: Vermiculite, foam inserts
◉ The CSI divisions that cover masonry is: Answer: division 4
, ◉ The joint in between two wythes of brick is called a Answer: collar
joint
◉ Nominal dimensions differ from actual dimension in that Answer:
Nominal dimensions are expressed to the nearest, larger whole
division of measurement
◉ The bond pattern where all bricks are laid in a horizontal manner
(the long way) is called a Answer: running bond
◉ Mortar joints are tooled concave or into a vee to Answer: Create a
resistive surface to moisture
◉ All of the following are examples of CMU's EXCEPT:
a. Split face
b. Low-web bond beam
c. Open end
d. Frog Answer: d. Frog
◉ Horizontal wire reinforcing found in mortar joints is termed
Answer: joint reinforcement
◉ A joint that is meant to place shrinkage cracks where you "want"
them is termed Answer: control joint
