Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Construction Practice Questions - Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Matric Class 10 Construction (NSQF) - Code 90 (Assistant Mason) Exam - Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Construction Practice Questions - Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Matric Class 10 Construction (NSQF)

Question 1

The modular (standard) actual size of a common clay brick used in Indian school masonry training is approximately:

19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm 30 cm × 20 cm × 15 cm 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm only 50 cm × 25 cm × 12 cm

Correct Answer:

19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

Question 2

When a modular brick is laid with mortar joints, its nominal size is taken as:

15 cm × 7.5 cm × 7.5 cm 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm 25 cm × 12 cm × 8 cm 30 cm × 15 cm × 10 cm

Correct Answer:

20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm

Question 3

The frog (depression) on a brick is provided mainly to:

Make the brick lighter only for transport, with no structural purpose Store paint during finishing of walls Form a key for mortar and often carry the maker’s mark, improving bond Allow electrical conduits to pass through every brick

Correct Answer:

Form a key for mortar and often carry the maker’s mark, improving bond

Question 4

First-class burnt clay bricks used for good masonry should generally be:

Soft, under-burnt, and able to be scratched easily with a fingernail Well burnt, uniform in shape, free from large cracks, and give a clear ringing sound when struck Covered with a thick glaze on all six faces only Made entirely of pure lime without clay

Correct Answer:

Well burnt, uniform in shape, free from large cracks, and give a clear ringing sound when struck

Question 5

Bricks should be soaked in clean water before laying mainly because:

Dry bricks look darker and hide mortar stains Soaking removes the need for any mortar Only decorative face bricks ever need moisture Dry bricks suck water from mortar too quickly, weakening the bond

Correct Answer:

Dry bricks suck water from mortar too quickly, weakening the bond

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