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Question 1

What is the difference between a Phillips screwdriver and a Pozidriv screwdriver?

Accepted Answer

Pozidriv has additional ribs between the cross slots for better grip and torque

Answer

Pozidriv screws have extra ribbed slots at 45° between the main cross slots, providing more contact points and reducing cam-out.

Question 2

In electrical work, what color is the standard neutral wire in US residential wiring?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

In US residential wiring, white (or gray) identifies the neutral conductor, black is hot, and green or bare copper is ground.

Question 3

What tool is used to cut external threads onto a metal rod or bolt?

Accepted Answer

Die

Answer

A die is used to cut external (male) threads onto a rod, while a tap cuts internal (female) threads into a hole.

Question 4

Which type of wood joint is created by interlocking a tenon into a mortise?

Accepted Answer

Mortise-and-tenon joint

Answer

A mortise-and-tenon joint consists of a rectangular projection (tenon) fitted into a matching rectangular hole (mortise) for strong framing connections.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a feeler gauge?

Accepted Answer

To measure small gaps or clearances between parts

Answer

A feeler gauge consists of thin metal strips of precise thickness used to measure narrow gaps, such as spark plug gaps or valve clearances.

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