Quiz on Copper Pipe in Plumbing

What is one of the most common materials used in domestic plumbing pipework?

• Aluminum pipe

• Copper pipe

• Iron pipe

• Glass pipe

What is the significance of 15mm and 22mm in the context of copper pipes?

• They are the thickness of the pipe walls

• They are the lengths of the pipes

• They are the most common sizes for domestic fittings

• They are the weight of the pipes

What is a characteristic of 'half hard' copper pipe?

• It cannot be bent

• It is too soft to stay straight

• It can be bent using a pipe bender

• It is only sold in coils

What tool should be used to form soft coiled copper to prevent deformation?

• Hammer

• Pipe bender

• Screwdriver

• Wrench

Which of the following is NOT a reason for fitting copper pipes?

• To join lengths of copper together

• To change direction of pipework

• To add a connection

• To increase water temperature

Why is a non-manipulative fitting called so?

• Because it requires welding

• Because it needs reshaping

• Because neither the pipe nor the fitting need reshaping

• Because it uses adhesive

What is the purpose of tightening the nut over the olive?

• To loosen the fitting

• To create a watertight seal

• To reshape the pipe

• To attach a valve

What is the purpose of a Tee fitting in pipework?

• To connect two pieces of copper tube together

• To allow a connection to be made to the pipework run

• To seal the end of a pipe

• To reduce the diameter of a pipe

What angle does an elbow fitting allow pipework to change direction?

• 45°

• 90°

• 180°

• 360°

What is the function of an elbow fitting in construction?

• To connect pipes of different materials

• To allow pipework to change direction by 90°

• To increase the flow rate

• To reduce the pressure