Plumbing Auxiliary Equipment Quiz

What are some examples of auxiliary plumbing equipment?

• Hammers

• Valves

• Screwdrivers

• Paintbrushes

What materials are valves primarily made from?

• Copper

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Bronze

What is the maximum size of valves commonly used for residential and light commercial water supply systems?

• 1"

• 1/4"

• 6"

• 12"

What type of valve is also called a stop valve?

• Gate valve

• Ball valve

• Ground key valve

• Check valve

Which valve provides very little resistance to flow and opens and closes with just one quarter turn?

• Gate valve

• Pressure relief valve

• Check valve

• Ball valve

What is the purpose of a flush valve?

• To prevent backflow

• To flush with a scouring action

• To regulate water pressure

• To store water

What is the function of a pressure/temperature (P/T) relief valve?

• To reduce water pressure

• To permit hot water or steam to escape

• To measure water passing through

• To prevent backflow

What do float-controlled valves maintain in a tank or container?

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Flow rate

• Level of water

What is the purpose of a water meter?

• To measure electricity usage

• To regulate water temperature

• To measure gas flow

• To measure water passing through

Which value has internal threads?

• metal

• plastic