WorksheetsPlumbing Processes PPT 3 - Site Preparation Techniques
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which of the following is a method for planning work in the installation of domestic heating systems?
Job schedules
Random inspections
Customer feedback
Marketing strategies
What is included in the planning process for installing a domestic hot/cold water system?
Material lists and delivery
Customer surveys
Financial audits
Advertising campaigns
What should be done with tools and materials on a large site when not in use?
Leave them in the open
Lock them away in a secure lock-up
Store them in a temporary shed
Keep them in a vehicle
What should be done to materials like sanitaryware, boilers, and radiators to prevent damage?
Leave them uncovered
Stack them to a safe height and cover them
Store them in a damp area
Place them on the ground
What is one of the purposes of using a works program or job schedule in project planning?
To increase project costs
To show a start and finish date
To reduce the number of staff
To eliminate the need for equipment
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a works program or job schedule?
Shows the required staff and equipment
Allows monitoring of the project
Shows the order of sequence
Increases project complexity
How does a works program or job schedule help in project management?
By hiding the project timeline
By showing the order of sequence
By removing project deadlines
By reducing staff requirements
What does refurbishment in plumbing design typically involve?
Building a new house
Installing a new roof
Adding a new boiler or bathroom
Painting the exterior
What should be used to protect a customer's personal belongings from dust and damage during installation?
Plastic sheets
Clean dust sheets
Old newspapers
Tarpaulins
When should the position of radiators, boilers, and visible pipework be agreed upon with the customer?
During the installation
After the installation
At the planning stage
After the first inspection
How should a customer's garden be protected when working outside the building?
By digging ladders into lawns
By using walk boards and protective sheeting
By covering with plastic tarps
By using sandbags
What should be inspected for prior to starting work in an area?
Color of the walls
Pre-installation damage like chips, dents, scraps, and burns
The type of flooring
The size of the room
What should be done with breakable or large items in the working area?
Leave them as they are
Cover them with dust sheets
Remove them or ask the customer to remove them
Ignore them
What is a recommended practice to prevent flame damage when working on site?
Use water sprays
Use heat mats
Use fire extinguishers
Use sandbags
Why should protective tape or plastic coverings on sanitaryware be removed before installation?
To reduce installation time
To check for damage from manufacture and transit
To improve aesthetic appearance
To prevent water damage
What should be done to check for existing damage before starting work?
Conduct a safety drill
Walk around the house with the customer
Take photographs of the site
Review the building plans
What should you always check for before drilling to avoid damage?
The weather forecast
Buried pipes or cables
The time of day
The type of drill bit
What tool is useful for detecting buried pipes or cables?
Hammer
Screwdriver
Cable or pipe detector
Tape measure
Where should you look for switches and sockets to determine if pipes are buried?
In the ceiling
In the wall or under the floorboards
Outside the building
In the attic
What is the purpose of chasing in plumbing?
To paint walls
To conceal pipework or cables
To install windows
To clean surfaces
Which tools are mentioned for chasing?
Screwdriver and wrench
Lump hammer and chisel, or angle grinder then chisel
Saw and drill
Pliers and tape measure
What are floorboards commonly known as?
Tongue and groove
Nail and screw
Carpet and laminate
Noggins and cleats
How are floorboards typically secured in place?
Glued
Nailed or screwed
Taped
Clipped
What might be needed if a floorboard cut is off the joist?
A noggin or cleat
A hammer
A screwdriver
A level
What should you ensure when making a cross-cut on a floorboard?
The cut is over the joist, where possible.
The cut is in the middle of the board.
The cut is at a 45-degree angle.
The cut is parallel to the joist.
What tool is recommended for cutting through the tongue of a floorboard?
Floorboard saw or circular saw
Hammer and chisel
Jigsaw
Hacksaw
What should be done after removing floorboards?
Leave nails and screws in the joists
Leave waste in the ceiling cavity
Secure firmly afterwards
Paint the joists
What is the maximum depth of a notch in a timber joist relative to its depth 'D'?
1/4 D
1/8 D
1/2 D
1/16 D
What is the formula for the maximum length of a notch in a timber joist relative to the span 'S'?
0.1 × S
0.07 × S
0.2 × S
0.05 × S
What is the maximum depth of notch that can be made in a joist that is 200mm deep?
25mm
20mm
30mm
15mm
What is the minimum distance from the wall that a notch can be placed if the joist has a span of 2.5m?
175mm
150mm
200mm
125mm
What is the maximum permissible drilled hole size in a joist?
0.5 times the joist depth
0.25 times the joist depth
0.75 times the joist depth
1.0 times the joist depth
Where must the drilled holes be located in a joist?
At the top of the joist
At the bottom of the joist
On the center line
On the edge of the joist
How close can holes be drilled together in a joist?
No closer than two times their diameter
No closer than three times their diameter
No closer than four times their diameter
No closer than five times their diameter
Where in the joist can the hole be drilled?
On the centre line of the joist only
Anywhere along the joist
Near the edge of the joist
At the top of the joist
How close together can drilled holes be placed in a joist?
No closer than three times their diameter
No closer than twice their diameter
No closer than four times their diameter
No closer than their diameter
What is the purpose of covering pipework laid in floors and across joists with lagging?
To prevent water leakage
To allow for expansion and contraction without noise
To increase water pressure
To improve water quality
What can be used to protect pipework against nails and screws?
Rubber seal
Pipe guard (cover plate)
Plastic wrap
Insulation foam
What is the first step in job preparation according to the document?
Install
Walk the job
Mark out
Inform customer
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of preparing the job?
Clear access
Lift boards
Install equipment
Protect area and property
What does "Mark out" involve according to the document?
Planning and visual assessment
Clip positions, levels, chases, drilling
Carrying out necessary tasks
Informing the customer
Why is it important to inform the customer during job preparation?
To plan and visually assess
To clear access and lift boards
To notify about work location, utility shutdowns, and hazards
To carry out necessary tasks
