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WorksheetsProperty Maintenance 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where would you find the details o the correct type of pipe and fittings that are permitted to be used on a sanitary installation?
manufacturer's brochure
British Standards
Construction Regulations
Water Regulations
What are your responsibilities in relation to maintaining water and waste systems?
always hold a membership of a competent person scheme
always use the cheapest materials to cut down costs
always ensure your work complies to current regulations and bylaws
always use the same supplier of materials to ensure they fit correctly
When fitting or replacing an outside tap supplied from inside the building, how can we protect the suppy from potential contamination?
fit the tap 1m above ground level
fit a single check valve
fit a double check valve
fit a tundish on the outlet
Before completing a task to repair a leak in a large building, a property maintenance operative must...
isolate the water supply to that area
turn off the water supply to the entire building
ask all other people to leave the building
tell the water supplier that the work is taking place
The UK uses the current electric wiring colour coding system because...
it is good for people who are colour blind
it helps in controlling the flow of current
it is the same as other EU countries
it meets American legislation requirements
Why do large electrical systems have a sub-distribution boards?
to reduce electrical use
to enable installers to charge more
to ensure you cannot overload a socket
to enable local isolation
Who is responsible for health and safety when carrying out electrical testing?
specialist contractor
the client
service users
Institution of Engineering and Technology
If a large and heavy item of electrical equipment is damaged beyond repair, what must a property maintenance operative do?
remove the equipment from the work area immediately
Place barriers around the equipment
conduct a series of tests on the equipment to find the fault
isolate the equipment and label it as defective
Which method can be used to cool a building?
heat pumps
chilled beam
heat transfer
night storage heaters
Which of the following energy sources would be the most sustainable heating systems?
kerosene
nuclear powered electricity
biomass
natural gas
What sanctions would occur if a property maintenance company failed to follow environmental regulations?
the person responsible must lose their job
the company's customer must pay for the damage
the managers would be sent to jail
the cmpany responsible would be fined
You are required to carry out maintenance to a roof, what should be carried out prior to any work activity?
a list of materials and resources needed
permission from the local authority
a risk assessment
permission from the Health and Safety Executive
What can be used to cover brickworkon the exterior of a building?
browning
render
bonding
board finish
What is the main purpose of using a membrane to cover the ground?
to stop water washing soil away
to limit rodent access
to reduce heat loss
to prevent weeds growing
Which of the following is used to attach guttering to a building?
union bracket
downpipe bracket
shoe
fascia bracket
One sign that a safety helmet needs to be replaced is...
cracks or indentations
straps that are too tight
it is missing the company logo
dirt or dust on the helmet
Incorrectly storing and maintaining electrical equipment can...
lead to an RCD failure
mean the batteries collapse
lead to an equipment failure
mean the batteries need changing
When working with a hammer which type of additional personal protective equipment must be worn?
knee pads
eye protection
kevlar gloves
respirator
Which of the following hand tools would require the user to wear safety glasses?
a hand planer
a surform
a set square
a tenon saw
Which of the following drill bits is most appropriate to use to cut wide holes in timber?
masonary
counter sink
spade
spur point
