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Central Heating Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why should full gravity systems no longer be installed?

a)

They are too expensive

b)

They are outdated

c)

They are too small

d)

They are too complex

2.

What type of pipework is used in full gravity systems?

a)

Small-diameter pipework

b)

Medium-diameter pipework

c)

Large-diameter pipework

d)

Flexible pipework

3.

Where might you still find full gravity systems?

a)

In new buildings

b)

In older properties

c)

In commercial buildings

d)

In industrial plants

4.

What happens to the pipework in full gravity systems?

a)

It rises from the heat source

b)

It falls from the heat source

c)

It remains level

d)

It is buried underground

5.

What type of hot water cylinders are described as old and rarely seen now?

a)

Double feed

b)

Single feed or Primatic

c)

Electric

d)

Solar

6.

What type of system is a single feed or Primatic hot water cylinder?

a)

Pumped system

b)

Gravity only system

c)

Electric system

d)

Solar system

7.

What happens if you try to convert a single feed or Primatic system to pumped?

a)

It becomes more efficient

b)

It will work perfectly

c)

The air lock will be lost

d)

It will save energy

8.

What temperature drop is achieved over the system in a one-pipe gravity system?

a)

5ºC

b)

10ºC

c)

15ºC

d)

20ºC

9.

Which component in the one-pipe gravity system is responsible for circulating the water?

a)

Boiler

b)

Time clock

c)

Central heating circulating pump

d)

Feed and expansion cistern

10.

What is the diameter of the primary flow pipe in the one-pipe gravity system?

a)

15mm

b)

22mm

c)

28mm

d)

35mm

11.

In the one-pipe gravity system, what is the purpose of the time clock?

a)

To control the heating schedule

b)

To measure water temperature

c)

To regulate water pressure

d)

To monitor water levels

12.

What could happen to the boiler in a one-pipe gravity system?

a)

Boiler could cycle

b)

Boiler remains constant

c)

Boiler is highly efficient

d)

Boiler is always off

13.

What is the efficiency level of boilers connected to one-pipe gravity systems?

a)

High efficiency

b)

Low efficiency

c)

Medium efficiency

d)

Variable efficiency

14.

What type of circulation does the two-pipe semi-gravity system use for the hot water circuit?

a)

Pumped circulation

b)

Gravity circulation

c)

Manual circulation

d)

Electric circulation

15.

In a two-pipe semi-gravity system, how are the flow and return waters managed?

a)

They are mixed together

b)

They are kept separate

c)

They are alternated

d)

They are recycled

16.

What does the room stat control in a two-pipe semi-gravity system?

a)

The temperature of the hot water

b)

The flow of water

c)

The pump

d)

The heat emitters

17.

Why is the hot water often very hot in a two-pipe semi-gravity system?

a)

It has a separate control

b)

It has no control

c)

It is mixed with cold water

d)

It is constantly circulated

18.

What is the title of the diagram shown in the image?

a)

Two-pipe semi-gravity – pipework layout

b)

Single-pipe gravity – pipework layout

c)

Three-pipe semi-gravity – pipework layout

d)

Two-pipe full-gravity – pipework layout

19.

What is the primary function of the boiler in the diagram?

a)

To heat the water

b)

To control the pump

c)

To vent the system

d)

To supply water

20.

Why might a two-pipe semi-gravity system be preferred for heating?

a)

It is not compliant with building regulations

b)

It is quicker when heating up

c)

It has limited heat control

d)

It causes boiler cycling