MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING
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
SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING
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
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 MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EXAM.
CANDIDATES SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK SHOES-NO SNEAKERS.
UPDATED: 11/2007