Plumbing science 1

Why do plumbers need to be able to use many different forms of measurement?

• To order materials

• To take time measurements

• To calculate their wages

• To measure temperature

Which of the following is NOT a situation where a plumber would need to refer to measurements?

• When referring to drawings

• When setting up an appliance

• When describing an installation

• When painting a wall

What skill do plumbers need to have according to the text above the drawing?

• Ability to create drawings and plans

• Ability to interpret and measure items accurately from a drawing or plan

• Ability to install pipes without measurements

• Ability to work without plans

What do plumbers need to be able to measure and calculate according to the Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Studies?

• Length, weight, and volume

• Length, area, volume, flow rates, pressure, and temperature

• Electrical current, voltage, and resistance

• Chemical composition of materials

What is the base SI unit for length?

• Kilogram

• Second

• Meter

• Ampere

What is the symbol for the base SI unit of mass?

• A

• K

• m

• kg

Which base quantity is measured in seconds?

• Electric current

• Temperature

• Time

• Mass

What is the base SI unit for temperature?

• Kelvin

• Meter

• Kilogram

• Second

Which symbol represents the base SI unit for electric current?

• m

• s

• A

• K

What is the SI unit for length?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Kilometer

• Meter