Joining Methods & Foundations is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Civil Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which type of screw sits flush with, or slightly below, the surface once driven in, giving a neat finish?
Countersunk head screw
Round head screw
Coach screw
Panel pin
Answer: Countersunk head screw — A countersunk head screw sits flush with, or slightly below, the surface once driven in, giving a neat finish.
Easy
2. What is the key advantage of nails over screws in construction?
Nails can generally be driven in much faster than screws can be turned in
Nails always provide greater holding strength than screws
Nails never split timber, unlike screws
Nails are always more expensive than screws
Answer: Nails can generally be driven in much faster than screws can be turned in — The key advantage of nails over screws is speed: nails can generally be driven in much faster than screws, especially with a hammer or nail gun for repetitive fixing.
Medium
3. Name the type of nail with a large, flat head, used where the head must resist pulling through a thin material such as roofing felt.
Answer: clout nail — A clout nail has a large, flat head, used where the head must resist pulling through a thin material, such as fixing roofing felt or slates.
