Plumbing Theory Flashcard Review #1

Front

Rigid tube-like materials are called...

Back

Pipes

Front

Flexible pipes are called...

Back

Tubing

Front

What type of fitting connects one plumbing material to another? Options: Union Fitting, Elbow Fitting, Male/Female Adapter Fitting, Plug Fitting

Back

Male/Female Adapter Fitting

Front

Which of the following is NOT an advantage to copper as a plumbing material? Cheap to install, Resists corrosion, Coded for potable water, Withstands mild freezing

Back

Cheap to install

Front

Which of the following is an advantage to PEX tubing? Flexible, Time Consuming to Install, Expensive Fittings, Requires specialty crimp rings for installation

Back

Flexible

Front

What part of a plumbing system brings in fresh water? Options: Drain System, Waste System, Vent System, Supply System

Back

Supply System

Front

What part of a plumbing system takes out sewage? Options: Water System, Drain/Waste System, Vent System, Supply System

Back

Drain/Waste System

Front

What part of a plumbing system lets air in and waste gases out? Options: Drain System, Waste System, Vent System, Supply System

Back

Vent System

Front

Male fittings have ____ threads.

Back

External

Front

Female fittings have ____ threads.

Back

Internal