Materials: Bricks & Blocks is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Civil Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What process permanently hardens raw clay bricks, giving them their final strength and characteristic colour?
Firing in a kiln at high temperature
Painting the surface
Soaking in cold water
Freezing
Answer: Firing in a kiln at high temperature — Firing dried clay bricks in a kiln at high temperature permanently hardens the clay through a chemical and physical transformation, giving the brick its final strength, durability and colour.
Easy
2. Which type of clay brick is manufactured and selected for a high-quality, attractive, consistent appearance, since it will be visible in the finished wall?
Face brick
Stock brick
Semi-face brick
Keyed brick
Answer: Face brick — A face brick is manufactured and selected for its high-quality, attractive, consistent finished appearance, since it will be visible in the finished building.
Medium
3. Name the type of clay brick manufactured mainly for strength and cost-effectiveness rather than appearance, intended for use where the brick will be plastered over or hidden from view.
Answer: stock brick — A stock (or common) brick is manufactured mainly for strength and cost-effectiveness rather than appearance, used where the brick will be plastered over or hidden.
