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1. The term ‘masonry’ encompasses all the materials used by masons in a project, such as brick, block, clay, tile, or stone.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 2

1. With masonry, estimators need to include standards established by the local building codes.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 3

1. Masonry work that can be laid up without the use of scaffolding is generally the least expensive, but that is typically limited to six to seven feet.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 4

1. The least expensive ‘bond’ is the running bond.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 5

1. Concrete block has no complete standard of sizes.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 6

1. When working up a quantity takeof, the estimator need only to separate masonry according to the size of the units.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 7

1. Many specifications designate a cash allowance for the purchase of face bricks.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 8

1. Cold weather construction is less expensive than warm weather construction.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 9

1. Both aluminum and steel are sold by weight, so the takeof is made in pounds and converted into squares.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 10

1. It is not necessary to include in the estimate the accessories required when doing a takeoff on structural metal.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 11

1. When lumber is surfaced by a planing member, it is referred to as ‘dressed’.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 12

1. The only safe way to estimate the quantity of lumber for any particular job is to do a takeoff of each piece of lumber needed for the work.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 13

1. When doing a roof assembly takeoff for a wood frame building, it is not necessary to include the felt that covers the sheathing.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 14

1. No matter what type of wood deck is required, the takeoff is the square foot area to be covered.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 15

1. Dampproofing resists dampness and water passage.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 16

1. Waterproofing is designed to resist the passage of water and usually, the hydrostatic pressures to which a wall or floor might be subjected.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 17

1. A built-up roof consists of a single layer of roof felt mopped in hot tar or asphalt.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 18

1. For all insulation add 5% waste when net areas are used.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 19

1. Asphalt shingles are generally placed over an underlayment of building paper or roofing felt.

   True

   False

5 points

QUESTION 20

1. Flashing is estimated by the piece, linear footage with the width noted, or square feet.

   True

   False