Material Exam Ch. 9&10

Front 1

The chemical used to bond anchors in solid masonry is ____.

Back 1

epoxy resin compound

Front 2

An anchor that has high and low threads that cut into a properly sized hole and does not need a plastic or lead anchor is a ____.

Back 2

concrete screw

Front 3

Fasteners that attach parts to a solid masonry or hollow walls and ceilings are called ____.

Back 3

anchors

Front 4

A deep-threaded anchor used in gypsum board is a ____.

Back 4

conical screw

Front 5

A U-shaped fastener used to secure a variety of materials is a ____.

Back 5

staple

Front 6

Finish nails are most often used to fasten exterior insulation boards.

Back 6

False

Front 7

Nails derive their holding power from the pressure of wood fibres and different types of shanks

Back 7

True

Front 8

When a hole for a wedge anchor is drilled, the hole size is ____.

Back 8

the same size as the anchor

Front 9

Nails have greater holding power than screws.

Back 9

False

Front 10

Nails cut from long rolls of metal wire are called ____.

Back 10

wire nails

Front 11

A(n) ____________________ is used to drive finish nails below the surface.

Back 11

nail set

Front 12

When building a temporary structure such as concrete forms, where the nail must be pried out when the structure is dismantled, use a ____.

Back 12

duplex nail

Front 13

A hole slightly smaller than the plug diameter must be drilled for expansion shields

Back 13

False

Front 14

Anchors that have two sheared expanded halves at the base and are driven in with a hammer are called ____.

Back 14

split fast anchors

Front 15

The anchor that has wings with springs is a ____.

Back 15

wing toggle bolt

Front 16

When using a self-tapping screw, ____.

a. use a power screwdriver

b. it is not necessary to predrill a hole

c. make sure the drilling process is complete before the threading process begins

d. all the above

Back 16

d. all the above

Front 17

Fasteners coated with zinc to retard rusting are called ____.

Back 17

galvanized

Front 18

To avoid dark stains around fasteners in certain woods exposed to the weather, ____.

Back 18

use stainless steel fasteners

Front 19

When a nut and bolt are used in wood, a(n) ____________________ should also be used.

Back 19

washer

Front 20

An example of a solid wall anchor is ____.

Back 20

wedge anchor

Front 21

The adhesive used to attach ceramic wall tile is ____.

Back 21

trowelled mastic

Front 22

A light-duty anchor that consists of an expandable sleeve, a machine screw, and a fibre washer is called ____.

Back 22

hollow wall expansion anchor

Front 23

When a moisture-resistant exterior glue is required, use ____.

Back 23

urethane glue

Front 24

The blunt diamond point on the end of cut nail helps ____.

Back 24

prevent splitting the wood

Front 25

Uncoated steel nails are called ____.

Back 25

bright nails

Front 26

A(n) _______________________ bit is used for recessing screws flush with the surface.

Back 26

Countersinking

Front 27

Brads are a type of ____.

Back 27

finish nail

Front 28

An adhesive used to apply plastic laminates to countertops is ____.

Back 28

contact cement

Front 29

____________________ screws cut threads in metal when driven.

Back 29

self-tapping

Front 30

A disadvantage to using tumble toggle bolts is that ____.

Back 30

if removed the toggle falls off the screw inside the wall

Front 31

The term “connector” refers to a ____.

Back 31

metal device used to fasten wood to masonry

Front 32

To prevent nails from rusting, they are coated with ____.

Back 32

zinc

Front 33

A large screw with a square or hex head designed to be turned with a wrench is a ____.

Back 33

lag screw

Front 34

An adhesive used to eliminate squeaks on stairs is ____.

Back 34

construction adhesive

Front 35

Carpenters yellow glue may be used in exterior applications and is considered waterproof?

Back 35

False

Front 36

____________________ nails are made of hardened steel

Back 36

Masonry

Front 37

A screw that has a bugle shaped head is a ____.

Back 37

drywall screw

Front 38

The three classifications of solid wall anchors are ____.

Back 38

heavy, medium, and light-duty

Front 39

The head of a finish nail is sunk into the wood with ____.

Back 39

a nail set

Front 40

Post and column caps are types of ____.

Back 40

connectors

Front 41

Box nails may be coated with resin cement to ____.

Back 41

increase their holding power

Front 42

The diameter of a nail is called its ____.

Back 42

gauge

Front 43

The hammer drive anchor, aluminum drive anchor, and the nylon nail anchor are types of ____.

Back 43

light-duty anchors

Front 44

Shank and ____________________ holes are drilled to receive lag bolts

Back 44

pilot

Front 45

The reaction between two different kinds of metal and moisture is called ____.

Back 45

electrolysis

Front 46

Sheet metal screws are used for fastening ____.

Back 46

thin metal

Front 47

To allow a screw to turn more easily, ____.

Back 47

apply a little wax or soap to the threads of the screw

Front 48

A bolt with a square section under its oval head is a ____.

Back 48

carriage bolt

Front 49

The nails used for fastening into concrete are called ____.

Back 49

masonry nails