LCS Tool Maintenance Quiz

Why is it important to identify and use the correct tools when fabricating low carbon steel pipework?

• To ensure the tools are expensive

• To maintain the color of the steel

• To use the tools for decoration

• To use the tools properly and maintain them in good condition

What is a key reason for maintaining tools in good condition?

• To make them look shiny

• To ensure they last a long time and are ready to be used

• To increase their weight

• To change their color

What is low carbon steel pipe more commonly used for in commercial installations?

• Electrical wiring

• Central heating

• Water filtration

• Air conditioning

What must be done to low carbon steel pipe if it is used for hot and cold water supplies?

• Painted

• Insulated

• Galvanised

• Coated with plastic

What should you use before working with low carbon steel to protect your hands?

• Sunscreen

• Barrier cream and/or gloves

• Hand sanitizer

• Moisturizing lotion

What should you avoid doing with oily hands when working with low carbon steel?

• Wiping them on your overalls

• Washing them with water

• Using a hand dryer

• Applying lotion

Which material is stronger and tougher than both copper and plastic pressure pipe?

• Low carbon steel

• Aluminum

• Brass

• PVC

What does the strength of low carbon steel affect in plumbing?

• The color of the pipes

• The types of hand and power tools required

• The length of the pipes

• The temperature of the water

What type of tool is an LCS pipe cutter?

• A manually adjusted tool for cutting low carbon steel pipes

• An electric tool for welding pipes

• A hydraulic tool for bending pipes

• A pneumatic tool for cleaning pipes

How is the handle of an LCS pipe cutter operated?

• By turning it clockwise or anti-clockwise

• By pushing it up and down

• By pulling it back and forth

• By pressing a button