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What is the primary use of common nails in construction?

• For decorative purposes

• For general construction

• For electrical wiring

• For plumbing installations

Which type of nail is used for tongue and groove board nailing?

• Roofing nails

• Finishing nails

• Cut nails

• Brads

What is the purpose of a countersink when using screws?

• To increase the length of the screw

• To create a decorative pattern

• To cut a "V" in the wood for the screw head

• To make the screw head larger

How is the size of a screw determined?

• By the color of the screw

• By the material it is made from

• By the diameter (gauge) and length (inches) of the shank

• By the type of head it has

What type of nails are used to fasten metal and may have spiral grooves?

• Common nails

• Finishing nails

• Roofing nails

• Brads

Which type of bolt is sometimes called a lag screw and does not use a nut?

• Carriage bolt

• Lag bolt

• Stove bolt

• Machine bolt

What is a characteristic of a carriage bolt?

• It has a hex head

• It has a round head over a square shank

• It is threaded the entire length

• It is used with an expansion shield

For what type of structures is a stove bolt often used?

• Wooden structures

• Heavy metal structures

• Lightweight metal structures

• Plastic structures

How is a machine bolt threaded?

• The entire length

• Only at the top

• Only at the bottom for about 1 inch

• Not threaded at all

What is a key difference between a cap screw and a machine bolt?

• A cap screw is longer

• A cap screw uses a nut

• A cap screw has threads the entire length

• A cap screw has a square head