Deck 16: Fasteners

Question 1

__________ is not often used in quality construction.

A) Clinching
B) Angular nailing
C) Toenailing
D) Face nailing

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Today, the designated size of a nail indicates its __________.

A) material
B) length
C) diameter
D) radius

Answer 2

B

Question 3

__________ screws are often coated with epoxy or some other non-corrosive coating.

A) Deck
B) Drywall
C) Particleboard
D) Sheet metal

Answer 3

A

Question 4

__________ anchors are a medium duty anchor that is made from one piece of steel with two sheared, expanded halves in the bottom.

A) Sleeve
B) Lag
C) Split-fast
D) Lag shield

Question 5

__________ are sometimes called hollow wall expansion anchors and consist of an expandable sleeve, a machine screw, and a fiber washer.

A) Split ribbed anchors
B) Toggle bolts
C) Molly screws
D) E-Z anchors

Question 6

Which of the following is not a factor used to designate screws?

A) type
B) radius
C) gauge
D) length

Question 7

Which of the following is not a factor in specifying bolts?

A) type
B) diameter
C) radius
D) length

Question 8

__________ is driving a nail at an angle into the face of one piece to hold it to another piece.

A) Angle nailing
B) Face nailing
C) Clinching
D) Toenailing

Question 9

__________ are sometimes referred to as Twinfast screws.

A) Sheet metal screws
B) Particleboard screws
C) Drywall screws
D) Deck screws

Question 10

Driving a nail straight through one member and into another member is called __________.

A) toenailing
B) clinching
C) angle nailing
D) face nailing

Question 11

__________ are hollow wall fasteners that have spring-loaded wings.

A) Molly screws
B) Split ribbed anchors
C) E-Z anchors
D) Toggle bolts

Question 12

Roofing nails, staples, and brads are sized by __________.

A) penny size
B) diameter
C) length
D) radius

Question 13

__________ have sharp points and deep threads that can be driven into wallboard with a Phillips screwdriver.

A) Toggle bolts
B) Molly screws
C) Split ribbed anchors
D) E-Z anchors

Question 14

__________ screws are used for fastening thin metal.

A) Deck
B) Drywall
C) Particleboard
D) Sheet metal

Question 15

__________ are usually coated with a chemical that resists rusting and makes the nail more difficult to withdraw.

A) Common nails
B) Box nails
C) Finishing nails
D) Masonry nails

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following is the most common thread type?

A) UNC
B) UNEC
C) UNF
D) UNEF

Question 20

__________ are the nails used most often in construction.

A) Common nails
B) Finishing nails
C) Box nails
D) Masonry nails

Question 21

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