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Low Carbon Steel - Unit 111 - Initial assessment

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select two suitable methods of joining LCS from the list below.

a)

End Feed

b)

Compression

c)

Push Fit

d)

Threading/Screwing

e)

Press Fit

2.

Select from the list below the two sizes of LCS commonly used in the domestic plumbing industry.

a)

1 1/2 inch

b)

1 inch

c)

3/4 inch

d)

1/2 inch

3.

Heavy grade LCS is identified by what colour?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Black

4.

Light grade LCS is identified by what colour?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Black

5.

Medium grade LCS is identified by what colour?

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Black

6.

Identify the correct clipping distances for 1/2 inch LCS

a)

1.8m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

b)

2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical

c)

1.2m Horizontal 1.8m Vertical

d)

1.8m Horizontal 1.2 Vertical

7.

Identify the correct clipping distances for 3/4 inch LCS

a)

1.8m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

b)

2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical

c)

2.4m Horizontal 3.0m Vertical

d)

3.0m Horizontal 2.4 Vertical

8.

Low carbon steel is often used in domestic plumbing installations due to its ductile properties.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Medium grade pipe is the most common grade used in plumbing installations.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

After making a threaded connection, there should be how many threads visible when the joint is completed?

a)

None

b)

One

c)

one and a half to two

d)

two and a half to three

11.

A rubber seal is used to create the water tight seal in an LCS compression fitting.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Identify the correct clipping distances for 1 inch LCS

a)

2.4m Horizontal 3m Vertical

b)

2.4m Horizontal 1.8 Vertical

c)

1.2m Horizontal 1.8m Vertical

d)

1.8m Horizontal 1.2 Vertical

13.

LCS tube is manufactured to what what British Standard?

a)

BS 1212

b)

BS 1387

c)

BS 807

d)

BS 1789

14.

Identify the fitting in the picture.

a)

Stop end

b)

Union

c)

Socket

d)

Coupling

15.

When bending LCS tube, it stretches in both directions

a)

True

b)

False

16.

If LCS is used for hot and cold water supplies it will need to be galvanised to prevent the pipework rusting.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Tools such as Adjustable Pipe Cutters will require maintenance. Select the appropriate maintenance from the list below.

a)

Lubricate moving parts

b)

Ensure parts are secure

c)

Replace cutting wheel

d)

Top up hydraulic fluid

18.

Tools such as Hydraulic Pipe Benders will require maintenance. Select the appropriate maintenance from the list below.

a)

Lubricate moving parts

b)

Ensure parts are secure

c)

Replace cutting wheel

d)

Top up hydraulic fluid

19.

Name the tool in the image. (a)  

20.

Name the tool in the image.

a)

Electric hand threader

b)

Electric threading machine

c)

Hand dies

d)

Automatic pipe cutter

21.

Clipping pipework to the fabric of the building securely is vital during the installation process for a number of reasons, select all suitable reasons from the list below.

a)

Prevent noise

b)

Prevent damage to the pipe

c)

Prevent sagging

d)

Prevent leaks

22.

Name the type of clip in the image.

a)

School board clip

b)

Munsen ring & backplate

c)

Plastic push in clip

d)

Hinged pipe clip

23.

Name the type of clip in the image.

a)

School board clip

b)

Munsen ring & backplate

c)

Plastic push in clip

d)

Hinged pipe clip