Deck 1: Plumbers Toolbox

Question 1

The most common type of hammer used by many plumbers weighs _____ ounces and has a smooth nailing head

Answer 1

16

Question 2

A ____________________ is used for strainers and tub drains,but its popularity has declined because plumbing materials are now manufactured with thinner metals and more plastics than in past decades.

Answer 2

strainer fork

Question 3

Smaller diameter plastic and flexible piping are best cut with a specially designed plastic pipe cutting tool to ensure a clean and square cut.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches are 12" and 14".

Question 5

Most hand tools are not as expensive as power tools,but they are equally important in completing a task or project.

Question 6

_________________________ (the most common type of pliers used by plumbers)have angled and grooved jaws (teeth)for an adequate grip on pipe.

Question 7

Many levels have a _______________ feature that can be used for measuring _______________ similar to a tape measure or ruler

Question 8

In a multi-screwdriver,the small diameter screwdriver combination bit is housed in the end of the shank that doubles as a _____" nut driver,and the large diameter end of the shank doubles as a _____" nut driver.

Question 9

The tips of screwdrivers are known in sizes and the most common are sizes #_____,#_____,and #_____.

Question 10

The nail paw is also known as a __________ paw,and it has two different slotted ends that allow the user options based on the work location.

Question 11

It is not as important to focus on the weight or the head type as it is on the type of claw because a plumber uses hammers less often than a carpenter.

Question 12

A level has tubes known as cylinders that are partially filled with colored liquid leaving a trapped air bubble for use in reading desired results

Question 13

The most common tape measure used by plumbers extends 25'-0" and has a 1.25" thick blade.

Question 14

Utility knifes are commonly used to cut wallboard and to cut boxes or tape for material handling purposes.

Question 15

_______________ shears are also known as tin snips.

Question 16

The 10" angled jaw-type pliers are widely used and offer an adjustment feature beneficial in the closed position and open up to use up to _____".

Question 17

____________________ are used in the plumbing industry to notch and split pieces of wood boards;they are available in various widths.

Question 18

Most employers expect plumbers to have their own basic hand tools if they wish to be considered for employment.

Question 19

A basin wrench has a spring-loaded swivel head to install and remove securing nuts of a faucet and water supply connections in a confined space.

Question 20

Cutting plastic pipe with a saw leaves a burred edge on the pipe end;however,it is not necessary to remove the burred edge before installing the pipe.

Question 21

Why must all burrs be removed after cutting a pipe end?

Question 22

What is the purpose of a compass saw?

Question 23

What is the purpose of a pipe reamer?

Question 24

What is the purpose of the inside pipe cutter?

Question 25

The most common type of PEX crimping tools for single family residential projects are for ___________ and __________ size pipes.

Question 26

A ____________________ flares the end of soft copper tubing,creating a 45-degree angle to mate with a compatible brass flared fitting.

Question 27

Why is it important to make a square pipe cut?

Question 28

What are the two primary methods to connect PEX pipe and fittings?

Question 29

A _________________________ allows a plumber to create bends in copper tube for tight spaces and to achieve professional appearance.