Tubing and Piping Quiz

What is ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) commonly used for?

• Pipes, toys, and car parts

• Food packaging

• Medical equipment

• Clothing

What type of welding fuel mixes air with acetylene gas to create a hot flame?

• Air-acetylene

• Propane

• Butane

• Methane

What is the process of heating and slowly cooling metal to make it softer and easier to work with called?

• Annealing

• Brazing

• Welding

• Tempering

What is the process of joining metals using a filler metal that melts at a lower temperature than the joined pieces called?

• Brazing

• Soldering

• Welding

• Annealing

What is a small, rough edge left behind after cutting or shaping metal called?

• Burr

• Chip

• Flake

• Shard

Which flammable gas is used in lighters and portable stoves?

• Butane

• Propane

• Methane

• Ethane

What is the ability of a liquid to move up a narrow space due to surface tension called?

• Capillary attraction

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Viscosity

What type of plastic pipe is more resistant to heat and chemicals than regular PVC?

• CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)

• ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

What tool shapes metal or plastic by forcing it through a specific opening?

• Die

• Mold

• Press

• Lathe

What are pre-assembled lengths of copper tubing used for refrigeration and air conditioning systems called?

• Line sets

• Pipes

• Tubes

• Conduits