Fixing Devices Quiz 4.2

Which of the following is NOT a group of fixing devices?

• Heavy duty fixings

• Chemical fixings and adhesives

• Electrical fixings

• Plasterboard and light weight fixings

What is the description of a 40mm long galvanised clout nail with a 2.65mm head?

• 40 x 2.65 clout nail

• 40 x 2.5 clout nail

• 40 x 3.0 clout nail

• 40 x 2.0 clout nail

In what unit are all nails sold according to the text?

• Pounds (lbs)

• Grams (g)

• Kilograms (kg)

• Ounces (oz)

What type of nails are used for making fixings to masonry surfaces?

• Floor brads

• Galvanised clout nails

• Masonry nails

• Oval bright wire nails

Which nails are used to fasten floorboards in older properties and are 50mm long?

• Round bright wire nails

• Floor brads

• Galvanised clout nails

• Masonry nails

What is the primary use of galvanised clout nails?

• Fastening floorboards

• Fixing slates and roof tiles

• Carcass joinery work

• Joinery work where appearance is important

Which type of nails are generally used for carcass joinery work where appearance is not important?

• Oval bright wire nails

• Floor brads

• Round bright wire nails

• Masonry nails

What is a characteristic of oval bright wire nails?

• Used for fixing slates

• Head is lost when driven into timber

• Made of hardened zinc

• 50mm long

What materials can screws be made from?

• Wood, plastic, and aluminum

• Steel, stainless steel, and brass

• Copper, tin, and lead

• Iron, nickel, and zinc

Why are screws often coated with a protective layer?

• To enhance their appearance

• To increase their weight

• To prevent corrosion

• To make them magnetic