What term describes a slot in the head of a screw?

What term describes a slot in the head of a screw?

• A. Torque
• B. Stripping
• C. Hex key wrenches
• D. Slotted

Answer: (D)

The slot describes the drive type of the screw. A single straight groove across the head that a flat-blade screwdriver fits into is what defines a slotted screw, so the term for the slot in the head is slotted. This distinguishes it from other drive types that use different recess shapes, like cross-shaped or multi-point patterns. The other terms refer to concepts like the turning force (torque), possible damage to the screw (stripping), or the tool that matches a different drive type (hex key wrenches), not to the slot itself.

The slot describes the drive type of the screw. A single straight groove across the head that a flat-blade screwdriver fits into is what defines a slotted screw, so the term for the slot in the head is slotted. This distinguishes it from other drive types that use different recess shapes, like cross-shaped or multi-point patterns. The other terms refer to concepts like the turning force (torque), possible damage to the screw (stripping), or the tool that matches a different drive type (hex key wrenches), not to the slot itself.