9289 Phase 1 Common Processes (Pipework Joints Activity 4)

What is the primary function of an elbow fitting in plumbing?

• To connect two pieces of pipe together at a 90° angle and with a watertight seal.

• To increase the water pressure in a pipe.

• To filter debris from water.

• To reduce the temperature of water.

Which of the following best describes the fittings shown in the diagram?

• They are all types of pipe elbows

• They are all types of equal tees used to connect three pipes

• They are all types of pipe reducers

• They are all types of pipe couplers

Which of the following best describes the items shown in the diagram?

• Pipe reducers used to change pipe diameter

• Pipe elbows used to change pipe direction

• Pipe tees used to split flow

• Pipe caps used to seal ends

Which of the following best describes the items shown in the diagram?

• Different types of tap connectors and a fibre washer used in plumbing.

• Various types of pipe clamps and rubber gaskets.

• Assorted water filters and temperature sensors.

• Different models of water meters and pressure gauges.

According to the material, what additional feature can tap connectors have?

• An integral isolator

• A built-in filter

• A pressure gauge

• A heating element

Why might a plumber choose to use a flexible connector instead of a rigid one when installing a new appliance?

• To make it easier to connect two positions that may not be perfectly aligned.

• To increase the water temperature.

• To reduce the cost of installation.

• To prevent water from freezing.

What is the primary function of a tank connector in plumbing systems?

• To allow a supply point from a cistern

• To heat water in the storage tank

• To filter impurities from water

• To measure water pressure

A plumber is installing a tank connector and notices water leaking from the joint. Based on your understanding, what is the most likely cause of the leak?

• The rubber or neoprene washer is not sealing properly

• The tank connector is made of plastic

• The water is too cold

• The connector is too tight

What is the main difference between self-cleaning flux and traditional flux in terms of their activity?

• Self-cleaning flux is non-active, traditional flux is active.

• Self-cleaning flux is active, traditional flux is non-active.

• Both are non-active.

• Both are active.

What is the person in the image doing as part of the copper pipe jointing process?

• Painting the pipe

• Applying flux paste to the copper pipe

• Measuring the pipe

• Cutting the pipe