Question

the distance that a pipe screws into the fitting is the ______.
a. thread makeup
b. fitting allowance
c. fitting dimension
d. threaded joint

Explanation:

The question asks for the term describing the distance a pipe screws into a fitting. "Thread makeup" specifically refers to the length of engagement between pipe threads and fitting threads. "Fitting allowance" is a tolerance, "fitting dimension" is a general size, and "threaded joint" is the connection itself, not the distance.

Answer:

A. thread makeup