Which tool would you choose to drive a screw with a star-shaped pattern?

• A. Torque Wrench
• B. Torx Screwdriver
• C. Needle Nose Pliers
• D. Tachometer

Answer: (B)

When a screw has a star-shaped pattern, you need a tool with a matching drive bit. The Torx drive is a six-point star shape, and a Torx screwdriver provides the exact engagement needed to turn such screws efficiently and without stripping the head. This ensures you can apply torque smoothly and align the bit properly with the recess.

A torque wrench is for applying a specific amount of torque, not for driving screws with a particular drive type, and isn’t the standard tool for this task. Needle nose pliers can’t fit into the star recess properly and won’t provide the proper grip or torque. A tachometer measures rotational speed, not driving fasteners. So the Torx screwdriver is the best choice for star-shaped screws.