Question 46 of 200

Countersinking a screw means

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drilling a hole slightly smaller than the screw
cutting a tapered recess so the head sits flush or below the surface
driving the screw in at an angle for extra grip
sealing the head with filler once it is driven

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Correct answer to question 46 (Auto & Shop Information): cutting a tapered recess so the head sits flush or below the surface

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A countersink bit cuts a cone matching the screw head so nothing protrudes above the surface. The smaller hole described in the second choice is a pilot hole, a different step.

Updated: November 2026

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Countersinking a screw means

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