Construction Technology 4.03

The abbreviation used for the penny system is:
1. d.
2. p.
3. r.
4. s.
What fastener has the MOST holding power?
1. Cement coated nails
2. Cut nails
3. Masonry nails
4. Screws
The higher the screw gauge number, the:
1. Larger the diameter.
2. Longer the screw.
3. Shorter the screw.
4. Smaller the diameter.
A carriage bolt is similar in appearance to a machine bolt, except for the design of the:
1. Gauge.
2. Head.
3. Length.
4. Threads.
The two different general types of adhesives are glues and:
1. Latex.
2. Mastics.
3. Silicone.
4. Teflon.
Casein glues are water resistant and come in what form?
1. Dry powder
2. Graphite
3. Liquid
4. Paste
What nails have two heads?
1. Duplex
2. Finishing
3. Masonry
4. Ring shank
What nail is wedged shaped?
1. Casing
2. Cut
3. Drywall
4. Roofing
Toggle bolts, molly screws, and plastic inserts are all:
1. Anchor bolts.
2. Concrete anchors.
3. Hollow wall anchors.
4. Masonry anchors.
What nail is used to build scaffolding or temporary work that will later be disassembled?
1. Blunt shooker
2. Casing
3. Duplex
4. Ring shank
What sheet metal screw is designed to drill, tap, and fasten all in one operation?
1. High-low
2. Lag
3. Machine
4. Self-tapping
What has specially designed nut that folds for insertion through a hollow wall and then snaps open on the back side for tightening?
1. Pneumatic anchor
2. Power-driven fastener
3. Snap-off anchor bolt
4. Toggle bolt
What is used extensively for applying plastic laminates to cabinets and countertops?
1. Contact cement
2. Epoxy
3. Latex
4. Mastic
What mastic should be used in bathrooms, laundries, kitchen, or direct contact with concrete?
1. What mastic should be used in bathrooms, laundries, kitchen, or direct contact with concrete?
2. Epoxy
3. Fiber
4. Waterproof
What is used to attach gypsum board to walls?
1. Drywall nails
2. Finishing nails
3. 16d nails
4. Screw shank galvanized nails
What is used to attach gypsum board to wood framing?
1. nails
2. Drywall screws
3. 16d nails
4. Masonry nails
What is the BEST fastener to attach wood to a cinder block wall?
1. 8d nails
2. 16d nails
3. Masonry nails
4. Screw shank galvanized nails
What nails are used to attach wood siding to the exterior of a structure?
1. 16d
2. Drywall
3. Finish
4. Screw shank galvanized
The quickest and simplest way to fasten one wooden member to another is to use:
1. Anchor bolts.
2. Glue.
3. Nails.
4. Screws.
What nails are used on rough framing where appearance is not of prime importance?
1. Casing
2. Common
3. Finish
4. Masonry
What screws are used to fasten metal trim or fastening brackets to metal studs?
1. Hex head
2. High-low
3. Lag
4. Sheet metal
What bolts are generally used in the top of foundation walls to secure sills to the foundations?
1. Anchor
2. Carriage
3. Lag
4. Stove
Common nails are used:
1. In drywall work.
2. In finish carpentry.
3. In rough framing.
4. To attach shingles.
What is used to fasten heavy material to wood?
1. Drywall screws
2. Finishing nails
3. Lag screws
4. Sheet metal screws
What nails are used to fasten felt to a roof?
1. Common
2. Cut
3. Duplex
4. Simplex
What is used to attach plastic laminates to a counter top?
1. Contact cement
2. Plastic resin glue
3. Waterproof glue
4. White glue
What tool is used to drive the head of a nail below the surface of the wood?
1. Nail driver
2. Nail punch
3. Nail sinker
4. Nail set
The type of adhesive that is applied with a dual-cartridge gun is:
1. Casein glues.
2. Contact cement.
3. Epoxy.
4. Mastic.
A 6-penny nail is approximately how many inches long?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Six

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