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Piping Systems and Components Quiz

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The function of piping systems is to __________.

a)

store liquids for future use

b)

carry liquids or gases from one location to another

c)

meter liquids or gases to a chemical process

d)

provide hangers for electrical conduit in an industrial complex

2.

Piping systems that carry flammable materials use what color scheme?

a)

White on Red

b)

White on Green

c)

Black on Yellow

d)

Black on Orange

3.

The basic components of a piping system are __________ and __________.

a)

pipe, fittings

b)

valves, gages

c)

meters, hangers

d)

threads, ferrules

4.

__________ are important safety devices in piping systems.

a)

check valves

b)

unions

c)

Globe valves

d)

ball valve

5.

__________ are used to join the various elements of a piping system together.

a)

meters

b)

Fittings

c)

Pipe hangers

d)

Tie wraps

6.

Cast iron pipe is suited for applications of __________.

a)

high pressure gas

b)

warm air ducts

c)

water mains

d)

high pressure steam

7.

Shoes worn in construction or industrial settings would include __________.

a)

Safety shoes with non-slip soles

b)

Tennis or canvas shoes as long as they have rubber soles at least 1/2" in thickness

c)

Leather shoes are fine, as long as they do not have steel toe inserts

d)

Canvas shoes with non-slip soles

8.

Before disassembling a piping system, you should __________ and drain it.

a)

shut off

b)

ground

c)

loosen

d)

clean

9.

To carry heavy pipe sections, use a __________.

a)

Sling

b)

pipe hook

c)

trolley

d)

lifting clamp

10.

The function of a piping schematic is to show __________.

a)

how a piping system is designed

b)

a maintenance schedule of the piping system

c)

the weight of the piping system

d)

the pressure drop in the components of the system

11.

The following symbol on a pipe fitting schematic __________ _ _ __________ _ _ __________ indicates __________.

a)

cold water

b)

hot water

c)

Gas

d)

compressed air

12.

What does the WOG specification marked on the side of a valve mean?

a)

Use Without Gas

b)

use for Water or Gas

c)

use for Water, Oil, and Gas

d)

Water Operation, and Gas

13.

How should you measure a length of piping when there are fittings on each end of the pipe?

a)

Face-to-Face

b)

End-to-center

c)

Face-to-End

d)

Face-to-center

14.

One method of measuring a section of piping is __________.

a)

Face-to-End

b)

Face-to-Face

c)

Center-to-Face

d)

End-to-Face

15.

The distance on the fitting from the center to the face will vary with weight, type fitting, the manufacturer, and __________ of the fitting.

a)

coating

b)

pipe size

c)

thread length

d)

face-to-face distance

16.

What term is used to describe the amount of overlap between two pipes threaded together?

a)

Engagement

b)

excess

c)

Overrun

d)

Overhang

17.

Welded joints are mandatory for connecting steel pipes in __________.

a)

high pressure applications

b)

factory applications

c)

corrosive applications

d)

drinking water systems

18.

Welded joints are NOT required when steel pipe is used for __________.

a)

nuclear power

b)

steam

c)

high pressure

d)

drinking water systems

19.

Welded joints for connecting steel pipes and fittings are mandatory for __________.

a)

high pressure applications

b)

low pressure applications

c)

drinking water systems

d)

sewage systems

20.

The function of a(n) __________ fitting is to change direction.

a)

Elbow

b)

Coupling

c)

termination

d)

cross

21.

A __________ acts as a union on a large pipe.

a)

Bushing

b)

coupling

c)

Tee

d)

Flange

22.

A __________ is used to terminate a length of pipe.

a)

street elbow

b)

cap

c)

shoulder nipple

d)

spool piece

23.

On a large pipe, a __________ is often installed on both sides of a valve to help in valve removal and it acts as a union.

a)

union connector

b)

Bushing

c)

Flange

d)

coupling

24.

What type valve is typically installed between two flanges using a separate set of bolts for each flange?

a)

gate

b)

globe

c)

ball

d)

butterfly

25.

To produce a pressure tight joint, use an American Standard pipe thread designated as __________.

a)

NPSL

b)

NPSM

c)

NPSC

d)

NPT

26.

The size of a pipe fitting is described by the __________ of the pipe that will be attached to the fitting.

a)

actual diameter

b)

inside diameter

c)

wall thickness

d)

nominal diameter

27.

Black pipe is what type of pipe?

a)

Malleable steel pipe that has not been zinc coated

b)

corroded copper tubing

c)

steel pipe that has been powder coated with black paint

d)

vitrified clay pipe

28.

Normal carbon steel loses ductility and strength and becomes susceptible to brittle fracture at temperatures below __________ °F.

a)

10 to 20

b)

0 to 10

c)

-10 to -20

d)

-20 to -30

29.

__________ pipe material is NOT recommended for non-lubricated compressed air systems.

a)

copper

b)

black

c)

PVC

d)

aluminum

30.

The most common schedule number for steel piping is __________.

a)

1

b)

40

c)

150

d)

2000

31.

What schedule number is most common for steel piping?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

d)

40

32.

__________ divide the many pipe sizes into standard diameters and wall thicknesses.

a)

pressure ratings

b)

Reynolds numbers

c)

Rockwell hardness numbers

d)

schedule numbers

33.

What type of hangar is used to suspend several small pipes?

a)

Strap

b)

Clevis

c)

Trapeze

d)

roller

34.

The first step in installing a pipe hanger is __________.

a)

select the rod diameter

b)

determine the weight of the pipe and its contents

c)

make sure the pipe hangers and the pipes clear obstructions

d)

install the pipe hangers and the pipe

35.

Identify

(a)  

36.

 Identify the bushing symbol from those provided in the graphic.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

Identify

(a)  

38.

identify

(a)  

39.

Identify

(a)