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Question 1

Which method is used to measure a pipe with a fitting at one end?

Answer 1

End to center

Question 2

Which of the following displayed symbols describes a flanged tee?

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What type of flange is used to seal the end of a pipe?

Answer 3

Blind

Question 4

Given the drawing and information below, calculate the face-to-face distance between the fittings

Answer 4

5ft 5.5in

Question 5

Given a 45° straight offset, with a 41-in. travel, a center-to-face elbow dimension of 2-in. and a 3/4-in. thread length, what is the end-to-end pipe length?

Answer 5

38.5

Question 6

Straight internal pipe threads in pipe couplings are represented by the code letters

Answer 6

NPSC

Question 7

In complete pipe specifications, code letters are preceded by two numbers which indicate the

Answer 7

nominal pipe size and number of threads/in.

Question 8

The distance from a given point on one pipe thread to the same point on the next thread, measured parallel to the pipe centerline, is called the

Answer 8

Pitch

Question 9

You need to replace a threaded pipe between 45° elbows in a straight offset. The set is 5 ft, and the travel is 7.0 ft. The center-to-face dimension of each 45° elbow is 2 in., and the pipe’s thread length is .75 in. The total end-to-end length of the replacement pipe is

Answer 9

81.5

Question 10

Ratchet threaders can be used on pipe up to about ___ inch in diameter

Answer 10

6

Question 11

Socket-welding fittings are used for joining pipe of what diameters?

Answer 11

4 inches or less

Question 12

Backing rings should always be made of

Answer 12

material compatible with the pipe material

Question 13

Squareness is a term indicating that a pipe forms a ____ angle with another

Answer 13

90

Question 14

The major assembly consideration when fabricating flanged connections for a rolling offset is

Answer 14

Aligning the holes

Question 15

The usual gap between pieces of pipe to be butt-welded is approximately

Answer 15

3/16

Question 16

A major advantage of thermoplastic pipe is that

Answer 16

it is highly resistant to corrosion

Question 17

Which of the following is a fiberglass-reinforced thermosetting pipe material?

Answer 17

RTRP

Question 18

The solvent cement used to install fittings on thermoplastic pipe requires ____ hours to cure completely

Answer 18

1/2 - 4

Question 19

When installing threaded fittings on plastic pipe, you should tighten the joint by hand or with a

Answer 19

Strap wrench

Question 20

To ensure a good bond when installing bell fittings on thermosetting pipe, the ends of the pipes should be

Answer 20

Lightly sanded

Question 21

What kind of hanger is used when a rigid hanger would swing more than 4 degrees?

Answer 21

Roller

Question 22

A steam trap is a pipefitting accessory that removes

Answer 22

Condesate

Question 23

Steam traps should be installed at the ___ point in a system.

Answer 23

Lowest

Question 24

Which of the following fixtures is used to remove very small particles from a piping system?

Answer 24

Filter

Question 25

What kinds of expansion joints can be used where temperature changes cause axial pipe movements?

Answer 25

Slip and bellow joints

Question 26

When you use a pressure gauge to test a thermoplastic piping system, and the pressure on the gauge gradually increases, it means that

Answer 26

Air may be trapped in the the pipeline