MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING

 

WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS

 

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

10 % Masonry Health & Safety

 

30 % Brick and Block Laying

 

10 % Tile Setting Procedures

 

10 % Masonry Measurements and Math

 

20% Hand and Power Tools

 

  5 % Ornamental, Fireplaces, and Arches

 

10 % Concrete and Mortar Applications

 

  5 % Restoration, Reinforcement, and Waterproof

 

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS.  SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK.  HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.

 

*You may refer to www.mccte.org for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

MASONRY SKILLS, THIRD EDITION by Richard T. Kreh, Sr.

Delmar Publishers, Inc.

 

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY by George White

Delmar Publishers, Inc.

 

CONCRETE FORM CONSTRUCTION by Cairl Moore

Delmar Publishers, Inc.

 

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.


SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING

 

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The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions.  Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices.  Listed below are several sample items:

 

Flue lining is made of a very strong material called:

 

              a.           gypsum

*             b.           terra-cotta

              c.           concrete

              d.           asbestos

 

The normal steps to align brick in a corner lead with a Mason's Level are:

 

              a.           Plumb, Straight edge, level.

              b.           Plumb, Level, Straight Edge.

*             c.           Level, Plumb, Straight Edge.

              d.           Straight Edge, Plumb, Level.

 

 

* indicates correct answer

 

 

 

 

THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATED: 11/2007


MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING

 

PERFORMANCE EXAM

 

TIME ALLOWED: 5 HOURS

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

37 % BLOCK WORK

-Layout Bond

-Mixing Mortar

-Neatness

-Tool Usage

-Work Habits

-Construction Techniques

-Level, Plumb, Spacing, Range & Jointing

-Safety Habits

-Finished Product

 

63 % BRICK WORK

-Layout Bond

-Mixing Mortar

-Neatness

-Tool Usage

-Work Habits

-Construction Techniques

-Level, Plumb, Spacing, Range & Jointing

-Safety Habits

-Finished Product

 
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED

HAND MIXING TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED

 

CANDIDATES MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:

 

Trowel (Brick)

Pencil or Marking Device

Brick Hammer

Rule – Brick Spacing and Modular

2 Ft. Level

Mason Line – 12 Ft.

4 Ft. Level

Line Blocks

Convex Jointer

Square – 2 Ft.

Brick Set

Brush

 

SAFETY GLASSES

SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EXAM.

CANDIDATES SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK SHOES-NO SNEAKERS.

UPDATED: 11/2007