Plumbing Quiz

Alongside which materials is copper pipe commonly used in plumbing?

• Wood and glass

• Plastic and low carbon steel

• Aluminum and iron

• Brass and zinc

What is another common size for domestic copper pipe fittings?

• 18mm

• 25mm

• 22mm

• 35mm

What is the main advantage of 'half hard' copper pipe?

• It is very cheap

• It is extremely flexible

• It can be bent but remains rigid

• It is lightweight

What is the term used for copper sold in coils instead of straight lengths?

• R220 soft copper

• R300 hard copper

• R150 flexible copper

• R100 rigid copper

What is necessary to shape copper pipes correctly?

• A low degree of skill

• A high degree of skill

• No skill

• Only basic tools

What creates a watertight seal in non-manipulative fittings?

• Using glue

• Correct installation

• Applying heat

• Using tape

What is a non-manipulative fitting?

• A fitting that requires reshaping of the pipe

• A fitting that does not require working or reshaping of the pipe

• A fitting that needs welding

• A fitting that uses glue

What material is mentioned in relation to non-manipulative fittings?

• Steel

• Plastic

• Copper

• Aluminum

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 cap the end of a pipe

• To reduce the pipe size

What is the primary function of an elbow fitting in pipework?

• To connect pipes of different diameters

• To allow pipework to change direction by 90°

• To increase the diameter of a pipe

• To seal the end of a pipe