MASSACHUSETTS 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:

 

30% Brick and Block Laying

 

10% Concrete and Mortar Applications

 

10% Tile Setting Procedures

 

5% Ornamental, Fireplaces & Arches

 

20% Hand and Power Tools

 

10% Safety

 

5% Restoration, Reinforcement, and Waterproofing

 

10% Masonry Measurement and Math

 

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS.  SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS 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 http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

MASONRY SKILLS, FIFTH 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: 8/2008


MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #23 – MASON AND TILE SETTING

 

PERFORMANCE EXAM

 

TIME ALLOWED: 5 HOURS

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

35 % BLOCK WORK                                                                 11% TILE SETTING

-Layout Bond                                                                                    -Layout Bond

-Mixing Mortar                                                                       -Adhesive Application

-Neatness                                                                              -Tile Installation

-Tool Usage                                                                          -Neatness

-Finished Product                                                                -Finished Project

 

35 % BRICK WORK                                                                  11% TILE GROUTING

-Layout Bond                                                                                    -Mixing Grout

-Mixing Mortar                                                                       -Applying Grout

-Neatness                                                                              -Clean Tile Surface

-Tool Usage                                                                          -Neatness

-Finished Product                                                                -Finished Product

 

 8% SAFETY AND WORK HABITS

 

 

ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED

HAND MIXING TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED

 

 

CANDIDATES MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:

 

Trowel (Brick)

Pencil or Marking Device

Flat Jointer ½”

Brick Hammer

Rule – Brick Spacing and Modular

Tool Box or Tool Bag

2 Ft. Level

Mason Line – 12 Ft.

Tile Sponge

4 Ft. Level

Line Blocks

Chalk Line

Convex Jointer

Square – 2 Ft.

¼” V Notched Trowel

Brick Set

Brush

Line Pins (2)

Rubber Float

Trigs (2)

 

 

 

SAFETY GLASSES

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

CANDIDATES SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK SHOES-NO SNEAKERS.

 

 

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATED: 4/2009