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Scientific Principles 6035-02 | Part 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A combination boiler requires a minimum incoming water pressure of 0.8 bar to work correctly. What is this expressed in metres head of water?

a)

1 metre

b)

8 metres

c)

5 metres

d)

10 metres

2.

The rate of electrolytic corrosion between two dissimilar metals in the presence of water will be dependent on:

a)

The density of the two metals

b)

Their relative positions in the electromotive series

c)

The space between the atoms in each metal

d)

The level of hardness of the water

3.

The relative density of a substance is:

a)

The pressure exerted by 1m head of water

b)

The weight of a substance per metre squared

c)

Its comparison to the density of water

d)

It's comparison to the volume of water

4.

____________ happens when heat travels through or along a material.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Absorption

5.

From the following, which is the WORST conductor?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminium

c)

Iron

d)

Polystyrene

6.

__________ occurs because when molecules are heated, they heat and rise, and when they cool they fall.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Absorption

7.

___________ is heat transfer via infrared light. It transfers heat from one body to another without heating the space in between.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

Absorption

8.

Heat is scientifically measured in:

a)

°C

Celsius

b)

°F

Fahrenheit

c)

K

Kelvin

9.

STATEMENT: Lighter colours absorb more heat than darker colours.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Heat transfer is controlled by Building Regulations Part:

a)

L

b)

P

c)

A

d)

Z

11.

STATEMENT: Butane gas burns hotter than Propane gas.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

__________ is commonly used in domestic properties for boilers and cooker fuel

a)

Natural gas

b)

Propane

c)

Butane

d)

Hydrogen

13.

The Ohm's Law triangle is shown as:

a)

R = I x V

b)

V = I x R

c)

I = V x R

14.

STATEMENT: (DC)Direct current is fed from mains electricity.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

The intensity of pressure at a 15mm bib tap supplied from a storage cistern creating 5m head of water is:

a)

21.98kPa/m²

b)

49.05kPa/m²

c)

74.32kPa/m²

16.

Siphonage is used in which of the following plumbing components?

a)

Double check valve

b)

Double trap WC

c)

Boiler heat exchange

17.

Permanent hardness can occur as a result of which type of salts being taken into solution?

a)

Chlorides

b)

Iodides

c)

Carbonates

d)

Nitrates

18.

When water changes to steam it can expand by up to how many times its original volume?

a)

4 times

b)

100 times

c)

50 times

d)

1600 times

19.

When a substance changes from a liquid to a gas, its molecules:

a)

Move closer together

b)

Move further apart

c)

Explode and disintegrate

d)

Stay the saame

20.

Which of the following will create the greatest frictional resistance to the low of water in a hot water system?

a)

Pipe bends

b)

Pipe elbows

c)

Degree of hardness of the water

d)

Thickness of the pipe diameter

21.

Which of the following is not a ferrous metal?

a)

Low carbon steel

b)

Stainless steel

c)

Cast iron

d)

Lead

22.

What is the SI unit of electrical current?

a)

Volts

b)

Watts

c)

Amperes

d)

Ohms

23.

What is the approximate fuse rating required for a pump rated at 700 watts, fed from a 230v supply?

a)

4 amp

b)

5 amp

c)

13 amp

d)

15 amp

24.

10 metres head of water creates approximately how many bars of water pressure?

a)

0.1 bar

b)

1 bar

c)

10 bar

d)

100 bar

25.

An alloy metal is:

a)

A metal that has not been mixed

b)

A mixture of two or more metals

c)

A metal that has been mixed with flammable materials

26.

When water changes from a liquid to a solid, it can expand by:

a)

0%

b)

10%

c)

25%

d)

1600%

27.

Water is at its maximum density at:

a)

1°C

b)

4°C

c)

46°C

d)

100°C

28.

The image shown is called:

a)

Acid scale

b)

Alkaline scale

c)

pH scale

d)

Colour scheme

29.

Water freezes at:

a)

0°C

b)

-50°C

c)

0°F

d)

-50°F

30.

Celcius to Kelvin comparison is:

a)

0°C = 273°K

b)

273°C = 0°K

c)

0°C = -273°K