WorksheetsBES Operatives and Pipework Classification Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Copper pipework at sizes 6mm to 10mm is classed as:
Microbore
Small bore
Medium bore
Large bore
Copper pipework at sizes 12mm to 22mm is classed as:
Microbore
Small bore
Medium bore
Large bore
What type of copper fitting is shown in the image?
Non-manipulative compression coupling
Manipulative compression coupling
Non-manipulative compression cap
Manipulative compression cap
What type of fitting is shown in the image below?
Equal tee with integral solder ring
Reducing tee with integral solder ring
End feed equal tee
End feed reducing tee
Which one of the following pipework services would solder that does contain lead be suitable for?
Hot water pipework
Mains cold water pipework
Cistern fed cold water pipework
Heating flow pipework
What does the acronym BSP stand for?
British Standard Product
British Standard Pipe-thread
Best Standard Practice
Best Site Procedure
The items shown in the image below would be used with which component?
Union
Compression fitting
Flange
Radiator
What type of thread is normally cut onto the end of an LCS pipe to allow threading into a fitting used in a commercial heating system?
Left-handed thread
Parallel thread
Tapered thread
Crossed thread
What pipe jointing process is being carried out in the image below?
Brazing
MMA welding
Soldering
Oxyacetylene welding
Which of the following screw heads is a ‘Pozidriv’ head?
What type of material surface would the fixing device shown below be most suitable for?
Plasterboard
Masonry
Concrete
Ceramic tiles
Which of the following pieces of equipment is most suitable for producing accurate bends in LCS pipework?
A
B
C
D
What is the correct way to order the fittings shown below?
15mm x 22mm x 15mm end feed tee
15mm x 15mm x 22mm end feed tee
15mm x 22mm x 15mm integral solder tee
15mm x 15mm x 22mm integral solder tee
What is the size of an integral solder tee?
35mm x 22mm x 35mm
22mm x 35mm x 22mm
35mm x 25mm x 22mm
22mm x 35mm x 22mm
Who will install sockets and plugs?
Plumber
Heating and ventilation engineer
Air conditioning engineer
Electrician
What is the primary purpose of using a flux in soldering copper pipework?
All of the above
To enhance the flow of solder
To prevent oxidation
To clean the pipe surface
Which tool is commonly used to cut copper pipes to the desired length?
File
Hacksaw
Pipe wrench
Pipe cutter
What is the main advantage of using a compression fitting in plumbing?
Provides a permanent joint
Requires no special tools
Is the cheapest option
Can be used with any pipe material
What is the primary function of a stopcock in a plumbing system?
To heat water
To filter water
To stop water flow
To increase water pressure
Which tool is typically used to remove burrs from cut pipe ends?
Deburring tool
Pipe cutter
Hacksaw
File
What is the main purpose of using PTFE tape in plumbing?
To protect pipe surfaces
To seal threaded joints
To insulate pipes
To mark pipe lengths
What is the primary use of a pipe wrench in plumbing?
To tighten or loosen pipe fittings
To measure pipe length
To seal pipe joints
To cut pipes
Which type of pipe is most commonly used for residential water supply lines?
Cast iron
PVC
Copper
Galvanized steel
What is the function of a ball valve in a plumbing system?
To increase water pressure
To filter impurities
To control water flow
To regulate water temperature
What is the main purpose of using a pipe thread sealant in plumbing?
To mark pipe lengths
To protect pipes from corrosion
To prevent leaks at threaded joints
To lubricate pipe threads
Which type of valve is commonly used to control the flow of water in a plumbing system?
Butterfly valve
Gate valve
Ball valve
Check valve
What is the primary function of a pressure reducing valve in a plumbing system?
To regulate water temperature
To increase water pressure
To decrease water pressure
To filter impurities
What is the primary function of a check valve in a plumbing system?
To allow water flow in one direction
To regulate water temperature
To increase water pressure
To filter impurities
Which tool is used to create threads on the end of a pipe?
Deburring tool
Threading die
Pipe cutter
Hacksaw
What is the main purpose of using a pipe clamp in plumbing?
To seal pipe joints
To measure pipe length
To hold pipes in place
To cut pipes
