Metals in Plumbing Quiz

Which metal is known for its low carbon content?

• Brass

• Low carbon steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

Priya is working on a project in her plumbing class. What is a common use for aluminum in the plumbing industry?

• Electrical wiring

• Heat exchangers

• Jewelry

• Roofing

Arthur is sorting through a collection of metals in his workshop. What is a common property of non-ferrous metals?

• They are magnetic

• They are heavy

• They do not contain iron

• They rust easily

Which metals are combined to form brass?

• Copper and tin

• Copper and zinc

• Tin and zinc

• Iron and carbon

Which metal is not a component of gunmetal?

• Copper

• Tin

• Zinc

• Iron

Which of the following is not a pure metal?

• Copper

• Aluminium

• Brass

• Zinc

Which of the following is not an alloy?

• Steel

• Solder

• Aluminium

• Gunmetal

Which metal is used for flashings and production of some solders?

• Lead

• Iron

• Copper

• Aluminium

What is a common use for low carbon steel?

• Fittings and valves

• Pipe, fittings, heat emitters, brackets, and heat exchangers

• Industrial and commercial pipe and fittings

• Heat exchangers

Max is working on a plumbing project. What is a common use for copper in his project?

• Flashings

• Pipe and fittings

• Heat exchangers

• Fittings and valves