Deck 5: Fasteners

Question 1

Steel nails coated with ____ are called galvanized nails.

A)copper
B)zinc
C)aluminum
D)nickel

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Screws are identified by the type of driver used.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Uncoated steel nails are called ____ nails.

A)hardened
B)rough
C)bright
D)dull

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In the penny system the longest nail is 60d and ____ inches long.

A)2
B)6
C)12
D)16

Question 5

When fastening aluminum, copper, or galvanized iron, use nails made of the same metal.

Question 6

Toggle bolts may also be use on solid masonry walls.

Question 7

____ bolts have either round or flat heads with a screwdriver slot.

A)Carriage
B)Machine
C)Stove
D)Coach

Question 8

All masonry screws must be predrilled.

Question 9

When two different metals are in contact with each other, a reaction with moisture and the two different metals, called ____, will cause one of the metals to disintegrate faster over time.

A)oxidation
B)induction
C)alloying
D)electrolysis

Question 10

____ nails are similar to common nails, except they are thinner.

A)Finish
B)Casing
C)Box
D)Refined

Question 11

Duplex nails are used when extra holding power is needed in trim work.

Question 12

____ nails are made from hardened steel to prevent them from bending when being driven into concrete or other masonry.

A)Masonry
B)Duplex
C)Brad
D)Roofing

Question 13

Hollow wall expansion anchors are commonly called winged toggle bolts.

Question 14

Framing anchors, seismic, and hurricane ties are used to join parts of a wood frame.

Question 15

____-duty anchors are used for fastening such things as junction boxes, bathroom fixtures, closet organizers, small appliances, smoke detectors, and other lightweight objects.

A)Light
B)Medium
C)Special
D)Heavy

Question 16

Roofing nails may be used to attach framing anchors due to their extra large heads.

Question 17

____ screws have a square or hex head and are designed to be turned with a wrench.

A)Common
B)Sheet metal
C)Self-tapping
D)Lag

Question 18

Sheet metal screws are used for fastening thin metal.

Question 19

Construction adhesive cannot be used in cold weather.

Question 20

Three of the most common shapes of screw heads are the flat head, round head, and ____ head.

A)square
B)oval
C)oblong
D)pentagonal

Question 21

The plastic toggle consists of ____ legs attached to a body that has a hole through the center and fins on its side to prevent turning during installation.

A)two
B)four
C)six
D)eight

Question 22

____ adhesive is used to apply wall paneling, foam insulation, gypsum board, and hardboard to wood, metal, and masonry.

A)Construction
B)Panel
C)Household
D)Outdoor project

Question 23

The ____ anchor consists of an expansion shield and a cone-shaped, internal expander plug.

A)wedge
B)drop-in
C)sleeve
D)tempered

Question 24

____ anchors have an unthreaded hole into which a wood or sheet metal screw is driven.

A)Hammer drive
B)Aluminum drive
C)Nylon nail
D)Lead

Question 25

____ are metal pieces formed into various shapes to join wood to wood, or wood to concrete or other masonry.

A)Universal plugs
B)Conical screws
C)Connectors
D)Molly screws

Question 26

A(n) ____ is a heavy, paste-like adhesive used throughout the construction process.

A)mastic
B)enamel
C)varnish
D)laminate

Question 27

A(n) ____ and a beam seat make beam-to-foundation wall connections.

A)anchor bolt
B)sill anchor
C)hold-down
D)girder hanger

Question 28

____ is so named because pieces coated with it bond on contact and need not be clamped under pressure.

A)Yellow glue
B)White glue
C)Contact cement
D)Epoxy

Question 29

____ are used to anchor posts to concrete floors or footings.

A)Rivets
B)Post bases
C)Extensions
D)Tie rods

Question 30

____ anchors are one-piece steel with two sheared expanded halves at the base.

A)Lag shield
B)Single expansion
C)Split fast
D)Concrete