Question 1

__________ are the nails used most often in construction.&#10;A) Common nails&#10;B) Finishing nails&#10;C) Box nails&#10;D) Masonry nails

Accepted Answer

Common nails are the most commonly used fasteners in construction due to their versatility and strength. They come in various sizes and lengths and can be used for a variety of applications, such as framing, flooring, and roofing. Finishing nails are smaller and meant for finishing work and decorative trim, while box nails are thinner and used for lighter duty applications. Masonry nails are used to fasten wood to concrete or masonry, but are not commonly used in general construction.

Question 2

__________ screws are often coated with epoxy or some other non-corrosive coating.&#10;A) Deck&#10;B) Drywall&#10;C) Particleboard&#10;D) Sheet metal

Accepted Answer

Deck screws are often used in outdoor or wet environments where corrosion can be a concern. Coating them with epoxy or another non-corrosive material helps to prevent rust and prolong the life of the screw. Drywall, particleboard, and sheet metal screws may also have coatings, but it is not as common as with deck screws.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most common thread type?&#10;A) UNC&#10;B) UNEC&#10;C) UNF&#10;D) UNEF

Accepted Answer

UNC (Unified National Coarse) is the most common thread type, widely used across various applications for its balance between strength and ease of manufacturing.

Question 4

Today, the penny size of a nail indicates its __________.&#10;A) material&#10;B) length&#10;C) diameter&#10;D) radius

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today, the penny size of a nail...

Question 5

Which of the following is not a factor used to designate screws?&#10;A) type&#10;B) radius&#10;C) gauge&#10;D) length

Accepted Answer

Type, gauge, length are all factors used to designate screws, while radius is not a factor typically used in screw designations.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a factor in specifying bolts?&#10;A) type&#10;B) diameter&#10;C) radius&#10;D) length

Accepted Answer

Type, diameter, and length are all factors that are commonly used to specify bolts. However, radius is not typically a factor in determining the specifications of a bolt.

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ bolt has a smooth round head with a square section right below the head. They are for use in wood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ bolt has a smooth round...

Question 8

__________ is not often used in quality construction.&#10;A) Clinching&#10;B) Angular nailing&#10;C) Toenailing&#10;D) Face nailing

Accepted Answer

Clinching is not often used in quality construction because it involves bending the nails back towards the surface of the wood, which weakens the structure and can also cause splitting. Angular nailing, toenailing, and face nailing are all common techniques used in quality construction.

Question 9

__________ have sharp points and deep threads that can be driven into wallboard with a Phillips screwdriver.&#10;A) Toggle bolts&#10;B) Molly screws&#10;C) Split ribbed anchors&#10;D) E-Z anchors

Accepted Answer

E-Z anchors are designed with sharp points and deep threads that allow them to be driven directly into wallboard using a Phillips screwdriver, without the need for pre-drilled holes.

Question 10

__________ anchors are a medium duty anchor that is made from one piece of steel with two sheared, expanded halves in the bottom.&#10;A) Sleeve&#10;B) Lag&#10;C) Split fast&#10;D) Lag shield

Accepted Answer

The description matches with split fast anchors, which are medium duty anchors consisting of one piece of steel with two sheared expanded halves at the bottom. The other options, sleeve anchors and lag shields, are heavy-duty anchors that require drilling and use a separate screw or bolt to secure the fixture to the wall. Lag anchors are used to attach wood to masonry, while sleeve anchors are used in concrete or brick walls.

Question 11

____________________ washers are used to protect the surface of a part from being damaged by the bolt head or nut.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ washers are used to protect the...

Question 12

__________ is driving a nail at an angle into the face of one piece to hold it to another piece.&#10;A) Angle nailing&#10;B) Face nailing&#10;C) Clinching&#10;D) Toenailing

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is driving a nail at an...

Question 13

Driving a nail straight through one member and into another member is called __________.&#10;A) toenailing&#10;B) clinching&#10;C) angle nailing&#10;D) face nailing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Driving a nail straight through one member...

Question 14

__________ are hollow wall fasteners that have spring-loaded wings.&#10;A) Molly screws&#10;B) Split ribbed anchors&#10;C) E-Z anchors&#10;D) Toggle bolts

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are hollow wall fasteners that have...

Question 15

__________ screws are used for fastening thin metal.&#10;A) Deck&#10;B) Drywall&#10;C) Particleboard&#10;D) Sheet metal

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ screws are used for fastening thin...

Question 16

__________ are sometimes called hollow wall expansion anchors and consist of an expandable sleeve, a machine screw, and a fiber washer.&#10;A) Split ribbed anchors&#10;B) Toggle bolts&#10;C) Molly screws&#10;D) E-Z anchors

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are sometimes called hollow wall expansion...

Question 17

__________ are usually coated with a chemical that resists rusting and makes the nail more difficult to withdraw.&#10;A) Common nails&#10;B) Box nails&#10;C) Finishing nails&#10;D) Masonry nails

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are usually coated with a chemical...

Question 18

__________ are sometimes referred to as Twinfast screws.&#10;A) Sheet metal screws&#10;B) Particleboard screws&#10;C) Drywall screws&#10;D) Deck screws

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are sometimes referred to as Twinfast...

Question 19

Roofing nails, staples, and brads are sized by __________.&#10;A) penny size&#10;B) diameter&#10;C) length&#10;D) radius

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roofing nails, staples, and brads are sized...

Question 20

The gauge of a screw is a number that indicates the ____________________ of the shank.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The gauge of a screw is a...

Question 21

A ____________________ is a concrete screw that uses special threads to cut into the sides of a properly sized hole in concrete or masonry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________ is a concrete screw that...

Deck 16: Fasteners