Plumbing Terminology Quiz

What is ABS in plumbing terminology?

• A tool used to smooth the edges of pipes

• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, a type of plastic pipe commonly used in drainage systems

• A fitting used to connect two pipes together

• The measurement of the outer diameter of a pipe

What is the purpose of a basin?

• To distribute or drain water in a building

• To protect pipes from nails or screws during construction

• To change the direction of a pipe

• A large, bowl-shaped sink or container used for washing or draining water

What material is described as strong and durable, used in plumbing pipes and fittings?

• CPVC

• Cast iron

• ABS

• Emery cloth

What is a champer used for in plumbing?

• To access and clean out debris from a drainage system

• To smooth the edges of pipes for easier fitting

• To clean and prepare metal surfaces for soldering

• To measure the inner diameter of a pipe

What is the function of a clean out in a drainage system?

• To close off the end of a pipe

• To connect two pipes together

• A removable fitting used to access and clean out debris from a drainage system

• To carry wastewater away from a building

What type of plastic pipe is CPVC?

• A type of plastic pipe used for hot and cold water supply lines

• A type of plastic pipe commonly used in drainage systems

• A metal plate used to protect pipes

• A curved fitting used to change the direction of a pipe

What is the purpose of a coupling in plumbing?

• To measure the outer diameter of a pipe

• To clean and prepare metal surfaces for soldering

• To connect two pipes together

• To protect pipes from nails or screws during construction

What is the primary function of a drain in plumbing?

• To smooth the edges of pipes

• To remove rough or sharp edges from pipes

• To carry wastewater away from a building

• To close off the end of a pipe

What is the use of a de-burr tool?

• To measure the inner diameter of a pipe

• To remove rough or sharp edges from pipes

• To protect pipes from nails or screws during construction

• To connect two pipes together

What is an elbow fitting used for?

• To close off the end of a pipe

• To carry wastewater away from a building

• To change the direction of a pipe

• To access and clean out debris from a drainage system