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WorksheetsGMJ 6035 level 2 scientific
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Water is at its maximum density at what temperature?
100°C
4°C
25°C
0°C
The pascal can be expressed in units of:
Kg/m³
Kg/L
N/m²
N/Kg
A non-ferrous metal is a metal that does not contain:
Aluminium
Nickel
Copper
Iron
Which of the following is NOT a 'Pure Metal'?
Lead
Zinc
Brass
Copper
Ferrous metals are magnetic and if not treated will:
Shrink
Expand
Corrode
Lose it magnetic effect
Which of the following has the highest coefficient of linear expansion?
Low Carbon Steel
Copper
PVCu
Lead
A mixture of two or more metals is known as:
Alloy metals
Ferrous metals
Non-ferrous metals
A copper and zinc mix make what alloy metal?
Aluminium
Bronze
Brass
Steel
A carbon and iron mix make what alloy metal
Aluminium
Bronze
Brass
Steel
Which of these thermoplastics do NOT degrade in sunlight?
MDPE
PVCu
Polypropylene
ABS
Weight is the force, it is measured in:
Kilograms
Pounds
Newtons
Stone
Gravity is measured in Newtons. How many Newtons(N) are there to 1Kg?
1Kg = ___
9.81 Newtons
11 Newtons
7.52 Newtons
1.6 Newtons
In terms of Relative Density, water has a density of 1.
If solid or liquid has a density of 0.6 it would:
Sink
Float
Evaporate
The specific heat value of water is?
4.186KJ/Kg
0.887KJ/Kg
0.394KJ/Kg
0.114KJ/Kg
How much does a piece of material expand by when heated is known as?
Malleability of linear expansion
Tensile Strength of linear expansion
Coefficient of linear expansion
________ occurs when water, iron and oxygen are together.
Rust
Chemical reaction
Explosions
Expansion
Which of these are NOT one of the ways of preventing corrosion?
Galvanised
Denso Tape
Flux
Inhibitors
In a hot water cylinder, a sacrificial anode is installed. It is made of what material?
Lead
Magnesium
PVCu
Chromium
When water exceeds 100°C it can turn to steam. It can expand almost how many times the original volume?
1,000,000 times
1,600 times
100 times
2,500 times
The chemical compound for water is: (select 2)
Hydrogen
Helium
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
If water is heated to 65°C and above, it will form limescale. What type of water is this classed as?
Temporary hard water
Temporary soft water
Hard water
Soft water
Temporary hardness contains __________ and can be removed by heating the water above 65°C.
Calcium sulphates
Calcium carbonates
Calcium oxates
Pressure is measured in:
Metres per second
(m/s)
Litres per minute
(L/M)
Newtons
(N)
Pascal
(Pa)
Intensity of Pressure (N/m²) is measured as:
Head height
x
Gravity
Head height
÷
Gravity
Head height
x
Force
Gravity
÷
Head height
If your BAR pressure is at 1.5, what is your head height?
1.5 metres
150 metres
15 metres
3 metres
At sea level the atmospheric pressure is :
101.3kPa
10.6kPa
250kPa
56kPa
1 litre of water equals:
10Kg
1Kg
100Kg
2.5Kg
Statement: A 90° pulled bend creates more resistance than an elbow fitting.
TRUE
FALSE
How much heat is required to raise 15kg of water from 20°C to 60°C if the specific heat capacity of water is 4.2kJ/kg/°C?
1225kJ
3657kJ
2520kJ
5252kJ
Which of the following metals is the best conductor of heat?
Copper
Cast iron
Low carbon steel
Lead
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?
1 metre
8 metres
5 metres
10 metres
The rate of electrolytic corrosion between two dissimilar metals in the presence of water will be dependent on:
The density of the two metals
Their relative positions in the electromotive series
The space between the atoms in each metal
The level of hardness of the water
The relative density of a substance is:
The pressure exerted by 1m head of water
The weight of a substance per metre squared
Its comparison to the density of water
It's comparison to the volume of water
____________ happens when heat travels through or along a material.
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Absorption
From the following, which is the WORST conductor?
Copper
Aluminium
Iron
Polystyrene
__________ occurs because when molecules are heated, they heat and rise, and when they cool they fall.
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Absorption
___________ is heat transfer via infrared light. It transfers heat from one body to another without heating the space in between.
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Absorption
Heat is scientifically measured in:
°C
Celsius
°F
Fahrenheit
K
Kelvin
STATEMENT: Lighter colours absorb more heat than darker colours.
TRUE
FALSE
Heat transfer is controlled by Building Regulations Part:
L
P
A
Z
STATEMENT: Butane gas burns hotter than Propane gas.
TRUE
FALSE
__________ is commonly used in domestic properties for boilers and cooker fuel
Natural gas
Propane
Butane
Hydrogen
The Ohm's Law triangle is shown as:
STATEMENT: (DC)Direct current is fed from mains electricity.
TRUE
FALSE
The intensity of pressure at a 15mm bib tap supplied from a storage cistern creating 5m head of water is:
21.98kPa/m²
49.05kPa/m²
74.32kPa/m²
Siphonage is used in which of the following plumbing components?
Double check valve
Double trap WC
Boiler heat exchange
Permanent hardness can occur as a result of which type of salts being taken into solution?
Chlorides
Iodides
Carbonates
Nitrates
When water changes to steam it can expand by up to how many times its original volume?
4 times
100 times
50 times
1600 times
When a substance changes from a liquid to a gas, its molecules:
Move closer together
Move further apart
Explode and disintegrate
Stay the saame
Which of the following will create the greatest frictional resistance to the low of water in a hot water system?
Pipe bends
Pipe elbows
Degree of hardness of the water
Thickness of the pipe diameter
Which of the following is not a ferrous metal?
Low carbon steel
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Lead
What is the SI unit of electrical current?
Volts
Watts
Amperes
Ohms
What is the approximate fuse rating required for a pump rated at 700 watts, fed from a 240v supply?
3 amp
5 amp
13 amp
15 amp
10 metres head of water creates approximately how many bars of water pressure?
0.1 bar
1 bar
10 bar
100 bar
An alloy metal is:
A metal that has not been mixed
A mixture of two or more metals
A metal that has been mixed with flammable materials
When water changes from a liquid to a solid, it can expand by:
0%
10%
25%
1600%
Water is at its maximum density at:
1°C
4°C
46°C
100°C
The image shown is called:
Acid scale
Alkaline scale
pH scale
Colour scheme
Water freezes at:
0°C
-50°C
0°F
-50°F
Celcius to Kelvin comparison is:
0°C = 273°K
273°C = 0°K
0°C = -273°K
When two or more metals are mixed together, it is called?
Pure metals
Ferrous metal
Non-ferrous metal
Alloy metal
In a domestic hot water cylinder, what material is the sacrificial anode generally made of?
Copper
Magnesium
Lead
Steel
A ferrous metal may corrode (rust) if not treated, this is because it contains:
Iron
Copper
Zinc
Magnets
The relative density of water is?
0.1
10
1
None of the above
The boiling point for water at sea level is?
100°C
100°F
100°K
Water is at it's maximum density at what temperature?
0°C
4°C
4°K
100°C
Hard water is produced when rainwater falls onto which type of ground?
Limestone
Mud
Gravel
Sand
Calcium carbonate begins to leave hard water at what temperature?
0°C
4°C
65°C
100°C
When a substance is heated to a temperature that brings about a physical change, it is known as?
Latent heat
Sensible heat
Static heat
Radiant heat
The only true way to soften water is?
Chemical
Galvanic
Water softener
Magnetic
(Head height x Gravity) is used to calculate what?
Intensity of pressure
Atmospheric pressure
Relative density
Internal pressure
If three CWSC have the same capacity of water, the cistern with the smallest base area will offer:
The greatest pressure
The least pressure
Pressure equal to the others
None of the above
What is the atmospheric pressure when at sea level?
303.1Pa
202.2Pa
101.3Pa
31.13Pa
STATEMENT: A solid material exerts the same pressure as a liquid.
True
False
Which of the following gases burns too hot to use in soldering?
Natural gas
Butane
Propane
MAPP
Of these gases, which has a calorific value of 95MJ/m³?
Natural gas
Butane
Propane
Which of the following does NOT need any form of ventilation?
Propane
Natural gas
Butane
None of them
All of them
The amount of heat produced by a specific amount of fuel is known as?
Heat transfer
Calorific value
Specific heat capacity
Sensible heat
If an appliance needs 2.4kW in a domestic property, what
is the fuse size?
2.4 amp
3 amp
5 amp
10 amp
In a domestic property, an appliance has a fuse size of
5 amp. What is the maximum power rating of the
appliance?
1.2kW
0.5kW
2.4kW
5kW
What would be the resistance of a domestic appliance if
the fuse size was 6 amp?
20 ohms
40 ohms
80 ohms
120 ohms
STATEMENT: The cathode in a battery eats the anode
TRUE
FALSE
How is DC electricity produced?
Electromagnetic
Chemicals
Resistance against Amps
Naturally
When installing guttering, which of the following should be taken into consideration?
Atmospheric pressure
Coefficient of linear expansion
Specific heat transfer
Relative density
What type of water do you have if the pH level of water was at 3?
Acidic
Alkaline
Pure water
Hard water
The SI unit for measuring electrical power is:
Watt
Ampere
Ohm
Voltage
Improper flushing of the system and not cleaning the pipes after soldering will result in:
Electrolytic corrosion
Pitting
UV corrosion
Atmospheric corrosion
What is the chemical symbol for steel?
Cu
FeC
Ag
None of them
STATEMENT: The higher your altitude, the higher the boiling point of water (°C).
TRUE
FALSE
STATEMENT: Adding antifreeze will not only lower the freezing point but increase the boiling point.
TRUE
FALSE
