VA HIC LICENSE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+ REVIEW
What is the purpose of retempering mortar?
To restore the workability of the mortar.
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 190
Which bond tends to be the weakest?
Stacked
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 130
What is used in brick masonry to fill cells of hollow units or
spaces between wythes of solid unit masonry?
Grout
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 196
When constructing a block wall, how many courses high is the
lead corner usually laid?
4 to 5 courses
,Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 270
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch?
Radius
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 353
Which specific type of mortar must be used in hurricane
winds?
Type M
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 192
Welded wire reinforcement should be lapped at least one full
stay spacing plus ____.
2"
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 396
Which of the following is not a type of masonry mortar?
Type P
,Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 153
If you have 12 cubic yards of sand, at least how many cubic
yards of cement would you need?
2 cubic yards
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 302
What is the preferred type of CMU for reinforced concrete
walls?
Two-core block
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 262
FTX and FTS are types of:
Unglazed facing tile
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 137
Higher molecular weight synthetic resins are generally
referred to as ____.
Polymers
, PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 9
Which joint compound is used for the second and third coats in
the drywall finishing process?
Topping compound
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 294
What does a litmus test determine when evaluating plaster for
surface preparation?
Alkalinity
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 83
Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic
protection to steel?
Zinc-rich coatings
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 31
ANSWERS RATED A+ REVIEW
What is the purpose of retempering mortar?
To restore the workability of the mortar.
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 190
Which bond tends to be the weakest?
Stacked
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 130
What is used in brick masonry to fill cells of hollow units or
spaces between wythes of solid unit masonry?
Grout
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 196
When constructing a block wall, how many courses high is the
lead corner usually laid?
4 to 5 courses
,Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 270
Which of the following is not a part of a masonry arch?
Radius
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 353
Which specific type of mortar must be used in hurricane
winds?
Type M
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 192
Welded wire reinforcement should be lapped at least one full
stay spacing plus ____.
2"
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 396
Which of the following is not a type of masonry mortar?
Type P
,Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 153
If you have 12 cubic yards of sand, at least how many cubic
yards of cement would you need?
2 cubic yards
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 302
What is the preferred type of CMU for reinforced concrete
walls?
Two-core block
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 262
FTX and FTS are types of:
Unglazed facing tile
Modern Masonry, 9th Edition - Page 137
Higher molecular weight synthetic resins are generally
referred to as ____.
Polymers
, PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 9
Which joint compound is used for the second and third coats in
the drywall finishing process?
Topping compound
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 294
What does a litmus test determine when evaluating plaster for
surface preparation?
Alkalinity
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 83
Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic
protection to steel?
Zinc-rich coatings
PDCA Craftsman Manual and Textbook, 8th Edition - Page 31
