When internal threading for piping where the work permits the tap to be run entirely through you can begin and end the tapping of the hole by using a __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — taper tap

Taper taps have a long, gradual chamfer at the tip, which allows them to start easily in a hole and gradually cut the full thread profile. When the hole is a through-hole, the taper tap is the ideal choice for initiating the threading process efficiently and accurately.