Plumbing level 2 - PP6 - Common Processes

What should you do before drilling to avoid hitting buried pipes or cables?

• Use a magnet

• Use a stud finder

• Use a cable or pipe detector

• Use a metal detector

What is the maximum depth of a notch in a joist?

• 1/2 of the joist depth

• 1/8 of the joist depth

• 1/3 of the joist depth

• 1/4 of the joist depth

What is the maximum permissible size for a drilled hole in a joist?

• 1/8 of the joist depth

• 1/3 of the joist depth

• 1/2 of the joist depth

• 1/4 of the joist depth

Where should a drilled hole be placed in a joist?

• On the edge of the joist

• Near the top of the joist

• On the centre line of the joist

• Anywhere in the joist

What is the maximum depth for a vertical chase in a wall?

• 1/6 of the wall thickness

• 1/3 of the wall thickness

• 1/4 of the wall thickness

• 1/2 of the wall thickness

What is the maximum depth for a horizontal chase in a wall?

• 1/8 of the wall thickness

• 1/3 of the wall thickness

• 1/4 of the wall thickness

• 1/6 of the wall thickness

What should be done to pipework going through a masonry fabric?

• It should be painted

• It should be sleeved

• It should be insulated

• It should be glued

What is the common name for floorboards that fit together using a tongue and groove method?

• Chipboard

• Plywood

• Laminate

• Tongue and groove

What is the best tool to use for removing a section of chipboard flooring?

• Hammer

• Circular saw

• Handsaw

• Jigsaw

What should be done before starting any job?

• Walk the job and plan

• Call the customer

• Start drilling immediately

• Buy all the materials