AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam

When cement and sand are mixed with water it is known as:

1. brick

2. concrete

3. grout

4. mortar

The correct answer is: mortar

When cement and sand are mixed with water, it forms a mixture known as mortar. Mortar is commonly used in masonry to bind building materials together such as bricks or stones. A. Brick is a solid unit of a building material typically made using clay, soil, sand, or concrete. B. Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates such as sand or gravel. C. Grout is a mixture of water, cement, and sand, used to fill gaps or cavities in masonry construction. Therefore, among the options provided, the most appropriate term for the mixture of cement, sand, and water is mortar.