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In the Hardware store Trivia Quiz

Let's take a tour of the local hardware store and see how good a do it yourselfer you are.

A multiple-choice quiz by bx1927. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bx1927

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,607

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
896

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 14 (4/10), Guest 206 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the first (base) coat applied to a new, unpainted sheetrock wall called?

Hint

Oil Paint

Enamel

Latex Paint

Primer

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Question 2 of 10

2. You are in the electrical aisle. You need to replace a standard wall receptacle. You need to purchase one that is _______ volts (US usage). Hint

100

240

220

120

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Plumbing aisle: What connector do you need to attach the water line to the tank of a toilet?

Hint

Ballcock Nut

Flared Nut

Toilet Bolt

Compression Nut

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Question 4 of 10

4. Again in the Plumbing aisle: When connecting a hot water line to your sink, what type of plastic water line will be used?

Hint

Black

ABS

CPVC

PVC

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Question 5 of 10

5. You are shopping for a contour gauge. What aisle should you shop? Hint

Household

Plumbing

Tool

Electrical

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Question 6 of 10

6. The number on the back of a sheet of sandpaper is 120. What does that number indicate?
Hint

Quality

Grit

Grade

Rating

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Question 7 of 10

7. From the gardening aisle: Kentucky 31 Fescue is a very durable and popular grass. What state leads the country in production of Kentucky 31 Fescue seed? Hint

Missouri

Kentucky

California

Indiana

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Question 8 of 10

8. The local hardware store once was the primary source for cleaning chemicals. What was the first cleaning product that left the hardware store and went into the grocery markets?

Hint

Spic n Span

TSP

Bonami

Ajax

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Question 9 of 10

9. Titanium dioxide is a product that is added to paint to improve coverage. What other well known product is brightened by adding titanium dioxide? Hint

White side wall tires

Toothpaste

Soap

Wheat flour

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Question 10 of 10

10. What product from the hardware store, used to clean concrete, is also produced by the human body? Hint

Muriatic Acid

Acetone

Nitrogen Sulfate

Napthaline

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the first (base) coat applied to a new, unpainted sheetrock wall called?

Answer: Primer

If you do not use a primer, the first coat of latex paint may not dry evenly.

2. You are in the electrical aisle. You need to replace a standard wall receptacle. You need to purchase one that is _______ volts (US usage).

Answer: 120

General household current is 120 volts. But sometimes there are large appliances that use 240 volts. It is improbable that they can get mixed, but be careful.

3. In the Plumbing aisle: What connector do you need to attach the water line to the tank of a toilet?

Answer: Ballcock Nut

All standard toilets in the USA uses the same size ballcock nut.

4. Again in the Plumbing aisle: When connecting a hot water line to your sink, what type of plastic water line will be used?

Answer: CPVC

Standard PVC is for cold water. CPVC is for hot water or for drinking water.

5. You are shopping for a contour gauge. What aisle should you shop?

Answer: Tool

A contour gauge is use to make patterns of ogees. An ogee is the decorative pattern found on furniture and some corner rounds.

6. The number on the back of a sheet of sandpaper is 120. What does that number indicate?

Answer: Grit

The lower the number the coarser the grit.

7. From the gardening aisle: Kentucky 31 Fescue is a very durable and popular grass. What state leads the country in production of Kentucky 31 Fescue seed?

Answer: Missouri

Very little grass seed of any type is produced in Kentucky.

8. The local hardware store once was the primary source for cleaning chemicals. What was the first cleaning product that left the hardware store and went into the grocery markets?

Answer: Spic n Span

Spic n Span was introduced by Kroger in the late 19th Century. Kroger began stocking the product because Hardware store owners shunned its inventor for being a lady. Those were the times!

9. Titanium dioxide is a product that is added to paint to improve coverage. What other well known product is brightened by adding titanium dioxide?

Answer: Toothpaste

The titanium dioxide in toothpaste clings to your teeth, thus making them seem brighter.

10. What product from the hardware store, used to clean concrete, is also produced by the human body?

Answer: Muriatic Acid

Muriatic Acid (also called hydrochloric acid) is the same base chemical as the stomach acid needed for digestion of food.

Source: Author bx1927

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