Hardscaping Division Training Quiz

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Name

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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What is the first step when beginning any hardscaping project?* This field is required.

Mark out the area in which the project is being constructed

Call MISS UTILITY (To help identify underground utilities)

Double check all dimensions, and measurements before excavating

All of the Above

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When excavating for a patio, what is the average suggested depth?* This field is required.

9"

5"

6"

2"

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What is THE MOST IMPORTANT step when performing a hardscaping project?* This field is required.

Site & Base Compaction and Preparation

Excavation

Paver or Block Installation

Polymeric Sand and Adhesive Installation

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What is the average depth for the sub-base material (Crush & Run) used when installing a paver patio?* This field is required.

6"

5"

4"

3"

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What is the average depth for the paver base (sand or stone dust) used when installing pavers?* This field is required.

4"

3"

2"

1"

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Its ok to walk on screeded sand after its spread smooth and ready for pavers?* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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When installing pavers, its best to use this tool to secure them in the sand?* This field is required.

A rubber mallet

A sledge hammer

A framing hammer

A ball point hammer

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What is proper way to spread Polymeric Sand?* This field is required.

A shovel

A hammer

A broom

A fork

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When installing paver edging (paver restraint) is best to place the fastener spikes every...* This field is required.

12"

24"

36"

I'll just pick some holes..

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Which of these patterns is the "Herringbone Pattern"?* This field is required.

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Which of these patters in "Interlocking"?* This field is required.

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List some of the most commonly used tools within a hardscaping project? * This field is required.

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When refueling a concrete cut off saw, you must first shut off the saw?* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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What type of fuel does a concrete cut off saw take?* This field is required.

Diesel

Gasoline

50:1 Mixed Fuel

Kerosene

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Please select the proper safety gear when using a concrete cut off saw?* This field is required.

Ear Protection

Eye Protection

Respirator

Gloves

All of the Above

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Base material should be compacted every 3" when building a paver patio or retaining wall?* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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Only walls over 4ft in height require geogrid soil reinforcement* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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All retaining walls must have drain pipe installed at the base course, or bottom layer before back filling with permeable stone?* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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Please select the reasons for using hardscaping adhesive during your project...* This field is required.

Prevents shifting and loosening

Helps against the outdoor elements

Ideal for bonding irregular surfaces

Help secure and fasten capstones

All of the Above

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Has this training helped you better prepare for your position at Cornerstone? How could we make this quiz better?* This field is required.