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7202 103-Environmental Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which regulation covers the disposal of fluorescent tubes, electric motors and printed circuit boards.

a)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE).

b)

A CSCS card

c)

The health and safety at work act 1974

d)

A waste carrier licence

e)

The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations

2.

What is legally required in order that a company vehicle may carry waste?

a)

A travel permit

b)

The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations

c)

A CSCS card

d)

A waste carrier licence

e)

The health and safety at work act 1974

3.

Which of the following is a piece of legislation regarding waste disposal?

a)

The Site Waste Management Plans Regulations

b)

The health and safety at work act 1974

c)

The waste recycling Regulations

4.

Which one of the following shows energy conservation?

a)

Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.

b)

Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.

c)

Using renewable sources and lighter materials.

d)

Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.

5.

Which one of the following provides heat from wood pellets?

a)

Ground source.

b)

Air source.

c)

Solar Thermal.

d)

Biomass.

6.

State whether the following statement is true or false. "Measuring, Cutting and setting out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately, is a good method of reducing material wastage."

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Identify the methods for reducing material wastage below;

a)

Plan work activities carefully.

b)

Reuse off cuts of pipe and cable.

c)

Measure, cut and set out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately

d)

Avoid leaving fittings, plugs, screws and other fixings lying around as they need replacing.

8.

Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?

a)

high carbon

b)

low carbon

c)

zero carbon

d)

None of the above

9.

Identify three methods of conserving water, below;

a)

Use of flow reducing valves

b)

Share a bath

c)

Low volume WC flush.

d)

Spray taps

10.

Why it is important to conserve water and electricity in domestic dwellings?

a)

To prevent water shortages.

b)

It saves money.

c)

It is less harmful to the environment.

d)

To help to build up the infrastructure.

11.

Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?

a)

high carbon

b)

low carbon

c)

zero carbon

d)

None of the above

12.

Identify three methods of conserving electricity below;

a)

Use energy efficient lighting.

b)

Use 'A' rated appliances.

c)

Switch electrical equipment from standby mode to off.

d)

Turn off the water when not in use.

13.

Why is it important to reduce carbon emissions from domestic dwellings?

a)

To avoid damaging the ozone layer.

b)

To help the economy

c)

To prevent the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

d)

Make building homes easier.

14.

Does the picture show a high carbon, low carbon or zero carbon facility?

a)

high carbon

b)

low carbon

c)

zero carbon

d)

None of the above

15.

Heat pumps work on the principal that heat is provided...

a)

from the ground or air

b)

from wood

c)

from wind or waves.

d)

by the sun

16.

Identify below two organisations which give advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques;

a)

Carbon footprint trust.

b)

Renewable energy trust.

c)

Carbon Trust.

d)

Energy Saving Trust.

17.

Which one of the following shows energy conservation?

a)

Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.

b)

Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.

c)

Using renewable sources and lighter materials.

d)

Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.

18.

State the ways that are a good method of reducing material wastage;

a)

Measuring and cutting pipework accurately

b)

Bending copper pipe work

c)

Using soldered fittings

d)

Using plastic pushfit fittings

19.

When removing waste from a property after the job, what is required?

a)

A waste removal licence

b)

City and guilds NVQ Level 2

c)

A waste carrier's licence

d)

City and guilds NVQ Level 3