Deck 6: Fasteners

Question 1

Nails are sometimes coated with zinc to protect them from corrosion.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

To fasten a duct hanger strap to a floor joist, the nail used would be a ____.

A) finishing nail
B) common nail
C) roofing nail
D) masonry nail

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A wall anchor is a one-time fastener.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A pipe strap is a very versatile fastener as one size fits all sizes of pipe.

Question 5

The easiest way to secure thermostat cable is to use a(n) ____________________.

Question 6

The term used to designate the size of a nail is ____________________ and the symbol is d.

Question 7

For fastening two pieces of rough lumber together, the nail used would be a ____.

A) finishing nail
B) common nail
C) roofing nail
D) masonry nail

Question 8

In the tapping screw dimension "6-20 × 1/2 type AB, slotted hex," the term 20 indicates the ____.

A) length
B) number of threads per inch
C) thread diameter
D) head diameter

Question 9

To secure a flexible duct onto a duct collar, the best fastener would be a(n) ____.

A) sheet metal screw
B) iron wire
C) nylon strap
D) duct tape

Question 10

Perforated strap is a very versatile fastener as it can be used on all sizes of pipe.

Question 11

The hole drilled in sheet metal for a tapping screw should be the approximate size of the ____.

A) thread diameter
B) thread root diameter
C) shank diameter
D) head diameter

Question 12

An outward clinch tacker is used to ____.

A) bend wire on a pipe hook
B) install a pipe rivet
C) drive a roofing nail
D) spread the ends of a staple outward

Question 13

To fasten a duct hanger to a gypsum board wall, the best fastener would be an anchor shield.

Question 14

Pin or blind rivets are assembled on a pin often called a(n) ____.

A) mandrel
B) nozzle
C) anchor
D) clinch

Question 15

In the machine screw dimension "5/16 - 18 UNC-2," the 5/16 indicates the ____.

A) length
B) number of threads
C) outside thread diameter
D) head diameter

Question 16

A pin rivet must be installed in a properly sized, pre-drilled hole.

Question 17

A "blind rivet" is used when you cannot see the two pieces of metal that you are joining.

Question 18

A toggle bolt is a one-time fastener.

Question 19

For fastening a pipe strap to a cement wall, the nail used would be a ____.

A) finishing nail
B) common nail
C) roofing nail
D) masonry nail

Question 20

For recessing the nail for filling and finishing the wood surface, the nail used would be a ____.

A) finishing nail
B) common nail
C) roofing nail
D) masonry nail

Question 22

Six (6) different types of heads for machine screws are flat, round, oval, pan, hexagon and ____________________.

Question 23

Set screws come with six (6) different points. They are flat, cone, oval, cup, dog, and ____________________.

Question 24

The most common fastener used for securing an object to a solid concrete slab would be the ____________________.

Question 25

Describe two types of staples and an example of their use.

Question 26

Name three (3) types of fastening devices that can be used to mount an object to a hollow wall.

Question 27

Which is the largest diameter wood screw, a No. 8 or No. 10?

Question 28

A sheet metal screw that does not require a drilled receiving hole is called ____________________.

Question 29

What are the two (2) types of sheet metal screws?

Question 30

Rivets used to fasten two pieces of sheet metal where only the outside surface is accessible are called ____________________ rivets.

Question 31

To secure two pieces of sheet metal together, a technician may use a(n) ____________________ screw since no pre-drilling is required.

Question 32

Wood screws come in three type heads. They are flat, round, and ____________________.