How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 123 questions covering screws, nails, and anchors across common materials and use cases.

Is there a timer or time limit?

No—there’s no timer. Each question has 4 options, so you can answer at your own pace.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count and difficulty before you start to fit quick practice or a longer session.

What skills will I improve with this fasteners quiz?

You’ll practice selecting the right fastener for the substrate, estimating size/length, and avoiding common failure causes like stripping, splitting, or poor anchoring.

What mistakes does the quiz focus on most?

It often targets mix-ups like wrong thread type, incorrect anchor choice for hollow walls, and poor installation habits such as skipping pilot holes or over-driving.

Online Quiz: Fasteners: screws, nails

About this quiz

What you’ll practice

Fasteners look simple until you need the right thread, shank, head, and anchor type for the material in front of you. This quiz helps you build practical judgment for everyday DIY and jobsite scenarios.

Each question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through load, substrate, and tool choice without pressure.

Difficulty and quiz setup

Difficulty is mixed on purpose: straightforward identification questions are balanced with application-based choices (like selecting anchors for hollow drywall vs. solid masonry). You can also choose your question count and difficulty before starting to match a quick refresher or a deeper practice session.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Many fastener failures come from small mismatches—wrong pilot hole, wrong anchor for the wall type, or using a fastener that can’t handle shear or pull-out forces. The questions highlight these “looks right but fails later” moments.

Mixing up wood, sheet-metal, and machine screw threads
Choosing the wrong anchor for hollow vs. solid substrates
Ignoring pilot holes and causing splits or stripped heads
Misjudging length/penetration and ending up with weak bite
Over- or under-driving nails/screws and damaging the material

Tips for better scores

Read for clues about the material (softwood, hardwood, drywall, brick, concrete) and the load direction (shear vs. pull-out). When in doubt, prioritize correct substrate compatibility first, then size and corrosion resistance for the environment.