Plumbing Fittings Quiz

Which type of plumbing fitting is used to connect two pipes at a 90-degree angle?

• Elbows

• Tees

• Couplings

• End caps

Which type of fitting is used to join three pipes together?

• Elbows

• Tees

• Couplings

• Reducers

Which type of fitting is designed to be pushed onto the pipe without the need for soldering?

• Push fit
• End feed

• Solder-ring

• compression

Which type of fitting is commonly used for copper pipes and requires heating to join?

• End feed or solder-ring

• compression

• push-fit

• Press-fit

Which type of fitting is used to connect three pipes at right angles?

• Elbows

• Tees

• Couplings

• End caps

Where can lead solder be used?

• Non-potable water systems

• Potable water systems

• Electrical circuits

• Food containers

How many times can solder ring fittings be used?

• Once only

• Twice

• Three times

• Multiple times

What is the second step in using solder ring fittings?

• Adding flux

• Cleaning the pipe on the outside

• Heating the joint

• Wiping the joint with a cloth

What might be needed to remove a push fit fitting?

• Key or release tool

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

• Wrench

What is the first step in assembling a non-manipulative fitting?

• Cutting the pipe square

• Heating the pipe

• Painting the pipe

• Bending the pipe