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On this project, the controlling condition is the project condition shows that CMU units need accurate cuts. Which masonry tool should be selected?

Correct Answer

B) Use masonry saw with proper blade

masonry saw with proper blade best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Answer Options
A
Use block splitter for rough CMU cuts
B
Use masonry saw with proper blade
C
Use abrasive cut-off saw for masonry units
D
Use wet saw for precise masonry cuts

Why This Is the Correct Answer

masonry saw with proper blade best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Use block splitter for rough CMU cuts

Use block splitter for rough CMU cuts addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for masonry saw cutting.

Option C: Use abrasive cut-off saw for masonry units

Use abrasive cut-off saw for masonry units addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for masonry saw cutting.

Option D: Use wet saw for precise masonry cuts

Use wet saw for precise masonry cuts addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for masonry saw cutting.

Memory Technique

The field condition asks; the controlling choice cutting answers in work boots for Manager Checking.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Masonry tools; cutting units and fit-up; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.

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