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CIVIL QC INSPECTOR – ASSESSMENT TEST

Name : ________________________________
Date : ________________________________
Score : ________________________________

A.) MASONRY UNITS (CMU):

Encircle the correct answer to the following questions:

1. What is the reference ACI standard for masonry structures?

a. ACI 117 b. ACI 201.2R c. ACI 315 d. ACI 530.1

2. What is the reference ASTM standard for mortar materials of masonry structures as per
ACI 530.1?
a. ASTM C270 b. ASTM C476 c. ASTM C652 d. ASTM C744

3. What are the two (2) types of mortar required to be use for masonry structures as per ACI
530.1, Sec. 2.1B?
a. Type M & S b. Type S & N c. Type N & O d. None of the choices

4. What is the required average compressive strength at 28 days for Type S mortar as
specified in ACI 530.1, Table 1?
a. 350 psi 2.4 MPa) b. 750 psi (5.2 MPa) c. 1800 psi (12.4 MPa) d. 2500 psi (17.2 MPa)

5. What is the required average compressive strength at 28 days for Type N mortar as
specified in ACI 530.1, Table 1?
350 psi 2.4 MPa) b. 750 psi (5.2 MPa) c. 1800 psi (12.4 MPa) d. 2500 psi (17.2 MPa)

6. What is the reference ASTM standard for load bearing concrete masonry units?

a. ASTM C55 b. ASTM C73 c. ASTM C90 d. ASTM C129

7. What is the reference ASTM standard for Non-load bearing concrete masonry units?
a. ASTM C55 b. ASTM C73 c. ASTM C90 d. ASTM C129

8. The net cross-sectional area of solid units in every plane parallel to the bearing surface
shall be not less than ___% of the gross-sectional area measured in the same plane as
per ACI 530.1, Sec. 5.4.1?
a. 55% b. 65% c. 75% d. 85%

9. No overall dimension (width, height & length) shall differ by more than _______________
from the specified dimensions for standard units of concrete masonry load bearing blocks
as per ASTM C90, Sec. 6.1?
a. ±1/8 in. (3.2 mm) b. ±1/4 in. (6.35 mm) c. ±3/8 in. (9.52 mm) d. ±1/2 in. (12.7 mm)

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10. Alignments of masonry walls (bottom versus top) shall be within ______ for bearing walls
(ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.d?
a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

11. Alignments of masonry walls (bottom versus top) shall be within ______ for non-bearing
walls as per ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.d?

a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

12. Plumbness of masonry walls shall be ___________________________ in 10 ft. (3.05 m)

as per ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b?
a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

13. Plumbness of masonry walls shall be ___________________________ in 20 ft. (6.10 m)

as per ACI 530.1, Sec. 3.3.G.2.b?
a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

14. At what clear distance has to maintain between reinforcing bars and any face of masonry
unit or formed surface for fine grout?
a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

15. At what clear distance has to maintain between reinforcing bars and any face of masonry
unit or formed surface for coarse grout?
a. ±0.25” (6.35 mm) b. ±0.50” (12.7 mm) c. ±0.75” (19.05 mm) d. ±1.0” (25.4 mm)

16. Grout placement shall takes place within ___ hour from introducing water in the mixture
and prior to initial set?
a. 0.5 hour b. 1 hour c. 1-1/2 hours d. 2 hours

17. Mixing time of mortar cementitious materials and aggregates shall be between __ and __
minutes in a mechanical batch mixer with a sufficient amount of water to produce a
workable consistency as per ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6.A.1?
a. 1 & 2 minutes b. 1 & 3 minutes c. 2 & 4 minutes d. 3 & 5 minutes

18. Fine grout mix proportions shall be ____ part Portland cement, ____ part slaked lime and
____ parts fine aggregates as per ASTM C476, Table 1?

a. 1-part cement, 0.1-part slaked lime and 2.25-3.0 parts fine aggregates.
b. 1-part cement, 0.25-part slaked lime and 3.25-3.5 parts fine aggregates.
c. 1-part cement, 0.27-part slaked lime and 2.25-2.5 parts fine aggregates.
d. 1-part cement, 0. 3part slaked lime and 3.0-3.25 parts fine aggregates.

19. Coarse grout mix proportions shall be ____ part Portland cement, ____ part slaked lime
and ____ parts fine aggregates as per ASTM C476, Table 1.

a. 1-part cement, 0.1-part slaked lime and 1-2.0 parts fine aggregates.
b. 1-part cement, 0.25-part slaked lime and 2.2-2.5 parts fine aggregates.

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c. 1-part cement, 0.27-part slaked lime and 2.0-2.5 parts fine aggregates.
d. 1-part cement, 0. 3part slaked lime and 3.0-3.25 parts fine aggregates.

20. How many days should a masonry wall be cured prior to grout pouring for high liftgrouted
construction?

a. 3 days b. 7 days c. 14 days d. 28 days

21. Portland cement plaster mix proportions shall be: 1-part Portland cement; _____ part
slaked lime; _____ parts fine sand aggregate. (ACI 530.1, Sec. 2.6.B.1).

a. 0.1-part slaked lime and 2.25 parts fine sand aggregate.

b. 0.2-part slaked lime and 2.00 parts fine sand aggregate.
c. 0.15-part slaked lime and 2.5 parts fine sand aggregate.
d. 0.12-part slaked lime and 2.75 parts fine sand aggregate.

22. A plastic mixture of approved cementitious materials, fine aggregates and water used to
bond masonry or other structural units. (UBC 2009)

a. Cementitious material b. Mortar c. Concrete d. Adhesive