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L3 Plumbing science pt3

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Brass is an alloy made from

a)

Copper and tin

b)

Zinc and copper

c)

Copper and aluminium

d)

Bronze and copper

2.

The definition of an alloy is:

a)

It is magnetic

b)

It is a mixture of two or more metals

c)

It is always coloured silver

d)

The main property of the material is heat retention

3.

Low carbon steel is made using:

a)

Low magnetic steel

b)

Lightweight carbon

c)

Iron and carbon

d)

Stainless steel and carbon

4.

MDPE plastic is used for:

a)

Underground cold water supplies

b)

Above ground cold water supplies

c)

Underground hot water supplies

d)

Above ground hot water supplies

5.

Ceramics are used for:

a)

Insulation on cold water pipework

b)

Kitchen cupboard doors for hygiene

c)

Sanitary appliances

d)

Filtration systems for swimming pools

6.

Which of the following is a ferrous metal?

a)

Brass

b)

Copper

c)

Cast iron

d)

Aluminium

7.

Which of the following statements is true about a thermoplastic?

a)

When cold it can be brittle

b)

It remains soft and pliable at any temperature

c)

It cannot be recycled

d)

Once heated it cannot be re-shaped

8.

Hardness describes the ability of a material to resist scratching, bending, abrasion and cutting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

The term 'conductivity' can refer to both electrical and thermal.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Ductility is the ability of a material to withstand being pulled, pushed or stretched without breaking.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Malleability describes the capacity for a material to be cut cleanly by two opposing forces

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which material can de-zincification take place in?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Brass

c)

Copper

d)

Coal

13.

True or false: Soft water is acidic.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following is a build-up of limescale likely to produce:

a)

Unsightly evaporation

b)

Restrictions in flow

c)

Dezincification

d)

Erosion

15.

Which one of the following does not cause erosion?

a)

Turbulence in the water flow

b)

Bad workmanship

c)

Fast-flowing water

d)

Calcium in water

16.

At what temperature is limescale formed in temporary hard water?

a)

65ºC

b)

55ºC

c)

45ºC

d)

35ºC

17.

For rust to form in a plumbing system, which of the following combination of materials/substances must be present?

a)

Water + Limescale + Iron

b)

Oxygen + Iron + Water

c)

Oxygen + Brass + Iron

d)

Iron + Water + Brass

18.

Capillarity in liquids may occur between two close fitting surfaces

a)

When the surfaces are in a horizontal or vertical position

b)

Only when the surfaces are at an angle of 45 degrees

c)

Only when the surfaces are at an angle of less than 30 degrees

d)

Only when the surfaces are in a horizontal position

19.

Capillary attraction would be greatest in tube

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

20.

Which one of the following metals needs to be treated if it is exposed to the effects of atmospheric corrosion?

a)

Iron.

b)

Galvanised steel.

c)

Lead.

d)

Zinc.

21.

The quality of water in the UK is governed by

a)

The water regulations 1999

b)

The British standards

c)

The Building regulations

d)

The water Act

22.

During electrolytic action the

a)

Anode will gradually destroy the cathode

b)

Cathode will gradually destroy the anode

c)

Electrolyte will be used up and disappear

d)

Electrolyte will destroy the cathode