Louisiana Masonry, Brick and Stone Practice Exam
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Louisiana Masonry, Brick and Stone Practice Exam Guide
What's on the exam
Questions per topic, out of 60This practice exam follows the official content outline for the Louisiana Masonry, Brick and Stone exam: Estimating and Plan Reading, Unit Masonry, Mortar and Grout, Accessories and Specialties, Stone, Tools, Restoration and Cleaning, Reinforced Masonry, Safety.
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Estimating and Plan Reading 5 items
Our study plan for this topic: Reading and interpreting construction drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details); Alphabet of Lines and drawing symbols (object, hidden, center, dimension, cutting plane, section lines); Drawing scales and converting scaled measurements to actual dimensions; Types of working drawings and their content (site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, electrical, mechanical, detail drawings); Specifications: general conditions and technical sections; Estimating brick quantities using the wall-area method (gross vs. net wall area, modular and nonmodular units); Mortar estimation and correction factors (wythe thickness, joint size, bond patterns); Applied masonry math (fractions, decimals, percentages, area and volume calculations).
Unit Masonry 12 items
Our study plan for this topic: Brick types, grades, and classification (ASTM standards); Concrete masonry unit types, sizes, and classification; Mortar joint types, tooling techniques, and joint finishing; Wall types and systems (solid, cavity, composite, veneer, reinforced); Laying brick and block techniques (leads, corners, coursing, mason's line); Flashing, weep holes, and moisture control in masonry walls; Wall ties, joint reinforcement, and structural bonding methods; IBC requirements for masonry construction, lintels, and arches.
Mortar and Grout 11 items
Our study plan for this topic: Mortar type selection by application (Types M, S, N, O, K) and compressive strength ratings; Mortar ingredients and proportions by volume (Portland cement, hydrated lime, lime putty, sand, water); Properties of plastic and hardened mortar (workability, water retentivity, bond strength, compressive strength, durability); Repointing and tuckpointing procedures for deteriorated mortar joints; Mortar mixing procedures, retempering limits, and time constraints; Cold and hot weather mortar and grout placement precautions and temperature requirements; Grout composition, consistency, placement methods (low-lift and high-lift grouting), and compressive strength requirements; Mortar coloring with pigments and aggregates, including pigment quantity limits.
Accessories and Specialties 10 items
Our study plan for this topic: Wall ties and metal wire ties (rectangular, Z, and corrugated types); Joint reinforcement (ladder, truss, and tab styles); Reinforcing bars and rods (sizes, placement, and applications); Anchors and anchor bolts (types, materials, and installation); Flashing, counterflashing, reglets, and weep systems for limestone construction; Fireplace and chimney components (firebox, damper, smoke shelf, flue lining); Brick, block, and stone paving systems (base preparation, drainage, and edge restraints); Limestone anchors, supports, and embeds (stainless steel anchors, angle/plate supports).
Stone 3 items
Our study plan for this topic: Classification of stone by formation type (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic); Indiana Limestone grades and color classifications (Select, Standard, Rustic, Variegated); Stone surface finishes (smooth, plucked, machine tooled, split face, rock face, shot sawed); Types of stonemasonry construction (rubble, ashlar, trimmings, panel); Mortar selection and joint formation for stonework; Handling, storage, and rigging of stone; Limestone panel installation (anchors, expansion joints, pointing, cold weather setting); Staining, efflorescence prevention, and cleaning of stonework.
Tools 4 items
Our study plan for this topic: Trowel types and selection (Philadelphia, London, Wide London patterns); Jointers and joint rakers for finishing mortar joints; Measuring and marking tools (folding rules, retractable tapes, chalk box, steel square); Levels and alignment tools (mason's level, rotary laser level, line and line holders); Chisels and brick hammers for cutting and shaping masonry units; Site preparation equipment (tampers, compactors, wheelbarrows, mortar mixers); Concrete flatwork finishing tools (screeds, darbies, bull floats, edgers, groovers, hand and power trowels); Scaffolding types and safe use.
Restoration and Cleaning 4 items
Our study plan for this topic: Identifying causes of mortar deterioration before repointing; Mortar composition and compatibility requirements for historic masonry repointing; Mortar joint preparation methods and depth requirements; Mortar mix types and proportions (ASTM Types M, S, N, O, K) for repointing; Joint filling, layering, tooling, and curing procedures; Cleaning methods for historic masonry buildings (wet, dry, chemical); Stone replacement and repair techniques for limestone (cementitious and epoxy patch materials); Cleaning new limestone construction and protecting limestone from acid cleaners.
Reinforced Masonry 6 items
Our study plan for this topic: Steel reinforcement placement, sizing, and spacing requirements; Grouting techniques and requirements for reinforced masonry walls; Reinforced masonry retaining wall design and construction; Metal ties, anchors, and joint reinforcement types and installation; Lap splices and development length for reinforcement bars; Special inspection requirements for masonry construction (IBC Chapter 17); Seismic reinforcement requirements for masonry fireplaces and chimneys; Bond beams and horizontal reinforcement placement.
Safety 5 items
Our study plan for this topic: Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for masonry work; Scaffold safety requirements and erection procedures (OSHA Subpart L); Fall protection systems for overhand bricklaying and masonry operations (OSHA Subpart M); Limited access zones for masonry wall construction (OSHA 1926.706); Lockout/tagout procedures for masonry equipment; Silica dust exposure and respiratory protection; Falling object protection on scaffolds and at elevated work areas; First aid, safety data sheets (SDS), and jobsite safety programs.
Sample 1 — Unit Masonry
Question: When constructing a brick veneer wall on a residential home, what is the maximum on-center spacing permitted for weep holes where the mortar has been completely removed from the head joint?
- A. 32 inches O.C.
- B. 36 inches O.C.
- C. 24 inches O.C.
- D. 16 inches O.C.
Correct Answer: C
According to the text, weep holes in which the mortar has been completely removed should be spaced no more than 24" O.C. Weep holes using wicking material should be spaced at a maximum of 16" O.C.
Reference: Modern Masonry (9th ed.), Page 335
Sample 2 — Mortar and Grout
Question: The air temperature at your jobsite is 28°F and you are preparing to grout a reinforced block wall. Grout aggregates and water are heated so the mix does not exceed 120°F at the time of mixing. Until placement, the grout must be maintained above what temperature?
- A. 32°F
- B. 50°F
- C. 70°F
- D. 40°F
Correct Answer: C
Modern Masonry (9th ed.), Section 10.7.1 (Pages 195–196): when the temperature is from 32°F to 25°F, grout aggregates and water are heated to produce a mix not above 120°F at mixing, and the grout temperature must be maintained above 70°F until the time of placement. The 40°F figure is the temperature to which masonry surfaces must be heated before grouting in the 25°F to 20°F range; 32°F is the level an enclosure must maintain at 20°F and below.
Reference: Modern Masonry (9th ed.), Pages 195 to 196
Sample 3 — Accessories and Specialties
Question: Your crew is doing the final clean-down of newly erected cut Indiana Limestone with all joint materials in place, and ordinary hose pressure is not producing enough scrubbing action. Using a wide-angle nozzle, what maximum water pressure and minimum nozzle distance from the stone apply?
- A. 1,200 psi, no closer than 3 feet
- B. 2,500 psi, no closer than 1 foot
- C. 1,200 psi, no closer than 1 foot
- D. 800 psi, no closer than 6 inches
Correct Answer: C
Per the Indiana Limestone Handbook, "Cleaning New Construction" (Page 38), where greater scrubbing action is required, water pressure of no more than 1,200 psi delivered by a wide-angle nozzle from a distance no closer than one foot may be used; lower pressure at greater distance is often equally effective. All joint materials must be in place first so water is not forced into the walls.
Reference: Indiana Limestone Handbook, Page 38
- Your results break the score down by outline topic.
- The real exam's passing score: 42 correct answers out of 60 scored questions.
- Keep practicing until you pass consistently, not just once.
- Answer what you know first and bookmark the rest. Our practice exams let you bookmark and come back.
- Work your bookmarks on the second pass.
- Real exam pace: about 2 minutes 30 seconds per question.
- After each attempt, look up every miss in your book.
| Questions | 60 questions |
| Time limit | 150 minutes |
| Passing score | 42 correct answers out of 60 scored questions |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
Source: MASONRY, BRICK AND STONE EXAMINATION. Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.