Drywall screws are a type of self-tapping fastener, which means that there is no need to pre-drill holes.
These screws almost always have a Phillips head rather than a slotted head, which provides additional control for installers.
Instead of a standard drill, installers use a tool known as a drywall dimpler, which has an adjustable nose to install a drywall screw without tearing the paper on each sheet.