Progression Terminology revision

​Terminology revision

​Use the link below to open the Glossary page and answer the question that follow:
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Multiple Choice

What is the measure of the rate at which an amount of matter increases its velocity?

• Acceleration

• Adhesion

• Annealing

• Anodising

Multiple Choice

What is the rate of change of velocity of an object due to the gravitational pull of the Earth?

• Acceleration due to gravity

• Air infiltration

• Actual capacity

• Acute injury

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the way in which people pronounce their words?

• Accent

• Advisory

• Atom

• Benchmarking

Multiple Choice

What is the unit of electrical current, the measurement of ampere?

• Amp (and milliamp)

• BSP

• BSPT

• Calorific value

Multiple Choice

What is the process that involves heating copper to a cherry-red color and then quenching it in water?

• Annealing

• Anodising

• Adhesion

• Advisory

Multiple Choice

What is the fibrous silicate material highly resistant to heat?

• Asbestos

• Atom

• Air infiltration

• Advisory

Multiple Choice

What is the fundamental piece of matter made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons?

• Atom

• Accent

• Annealing

• Anodising

Multiple Choice

What is the process where a pipe reduces in size, causing the pressure of the water to drop but the velocity to increase?

• Bernoulli’s principle

• Boiler cycling

• Boiler interlock

• Benchmarking

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a type of injury that can take weeks, months, or even years to develop?

• Chased

• Chronic injury

• Corrosion

• Compression

Multiple Choice

What does the CSCS card stand for?

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme card

• Certified Safety Compliance Scheme card

• Construction Safety Compliance Scheme card

• Certified Skills Certification Scheme card

Multiple Choice

What is the process of pressing fittings into a copper pipe using a 'press fit' or crimping tool called?

• Compression

• Crimping

• Condensation

• Cohesion

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the way in which water molecules 'stick' to one another?

• Compression

• Condensation

• Cohesion

• Corrosion

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a fluid that allows the passage of electrical current?

• Electrolyte

• Equipotential bonding

• Derived units

• Dew point

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a fire stopped barrier in plumbing?

• To prevent water leakage

• To allow heat transfer

• To prevent the spread of fire and smoke

• To measure water pressure

Multiple Choice

What does a heat exchanger do?

• Measures water pressure

• Transfers heat between two water systems

• Prevents gas leaks

• Provides electrical power

Multiple Choice

What is the SI unit of frequency?

• Joule

• Watt

• Hertz

• Pascal

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a method statement in plumbing?

• To calculate costs

• To guide site work and prevent accidents

• To measure water flow

• To ensure legal compliance

Multiple Choice

What is the function of an immersion heater?

• To cool down water

• To heat up water using electrical current

• To measure water temperature

• To filter impurities from water

Multiple Choice

What is the term used to describe a piece of wood that supports joists or braces timber joists?

• Noggin

• Sheath

• Soakaway

• Plumb

Multiple Choice

What does 'nominal capacity' refer to in the context of a cistern?

• The total volume it could hold when filled to the top

• The cost of installation

• The weight of the cistern

• The material of the cistern

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a 'portable appliance test (PAT test)'?

• To check electrical appliances and equipment for safety

• To measure water pressure

• To test the strength of building materials

• To evaluate the efficiency of heating systems

Multiple Choice

What is a 'soakaway' used for?

• To allow rainwater to soak naturally away to the water table

• To store excess heating water

• To insulate electrical cables

• To support timber floors

Multiple Choice

What does 'prohibit' mean?

• To prevent or forbid by law

• To allow and encourage

• To measure and record

• To support and assist

Multiple Choice

What is another name for the plain end of a pipe?

• Throat

• Spigot

• Terminal

• Tender

Multiple Choice

What is stratification in a hot water storage cylinder?

• The process of using a flux and solder

• The cloudiness of water

• Layers of temperature from top to bottom

• A mechanical device used to wind up weight

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a toolbox talk?

• To measure the rate of an object

• To deal with health and safety matters

• To submit a price for a job

• To control living spaces

Multiple Choice

What does turbidity refer to?

• The temper of a metal

• The cloudiness of water

• The process of zoning

• The use of zinc chloride

Multiple Choice

What is the measurement unit for velocity?

• Kilowatts per hour

• Meters per second

• Pounds per square inch

• Gallons per minute

Multiple Choice

What causes water hammer?

• A faulty washer

• A rapid opening and closing of a valve

• A corrosive substance

• A grooved wheel

Multiple Choice

What is zinc chloride?

• A process of zoning

• A corrosive substance

• A type of terminal

• A unit of power