Deck 5: Fasteners

Question 1

Uncoated steel nails are called ____ nails.

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

____ 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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

Toggle bolts may also be use on solid masonry walls.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

All masonry screws must be predrilled.

Question 9

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 10

Sheet metal screws are used for fastening thin metal.

Question 11

Construction adhesive cannot be used in cold weather.

Question 12

____ 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 13

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

Screws are identified by the type of driver used.

Question 17

Steel nails coated with ____ are called galvanized nails.

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Hollow wall expansion anchors are commonly called winged toggle bolts.

Question 20

____-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 21

____ 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 22

____ 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 23

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 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

____ 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 27

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 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

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

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

Question 30

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

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