Worksheets109 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
After a period of time, what maintenance does the cutting disc require?
It needs to be replaced by loosening the retaining screw
It needs to be sharpened with a file
It needs to be painted
It needs to be cooled with water
Why is it important to lubricate the adjustment thread and rollers of a pipe cutter?
To allow free movement and rotation
To make the cutter heavier
To change the color of the cutter
To prevent the pipe from being cut
Explain the process of using a pipe cutter to cut a copper pipe, including any necessary adjustments during the process.
Place the pipe, tighten the handle slightly after every second turn, and rotate until the wheel breaks through the pipe
Place the pipe, cut immediately without adjustment, and remove the pipe
Place the pipe, hammer the cutter, and pull the pipe apart
Place the pipe, heat the cutter, and melt the pipe
What maintenance is required for the rollers and cutting disc of a pipe slice tool?
Regular lubrication and cleaning
Painting and polishing
Sharpening with a file
Replacing the grip
A plumber is working in a tight space and needs to cut a pipe without removing it. Which tool would be most suitable for this task?
Junior hacksaw
Pipe wrench
Screwdriver
Adjustable spanner
Which part of the junior hacksaw is used to grip and control the tool during use?
Handle
Blade
Location lugs
Teeth
Which part of the scissor bender is used to hold the tool steady while bending a pipe?
Stay handle
Pull handle
Roller
Slip
What is the function of the "former" in a scissor bender?
To shape the pipe as it is bent
To cut the pipe
To measure the pipe length
To tighten pipe fittings
Which of the following maintenance tasks is necessary for a scissor bender?
Painting the handles
Regular lubrication, cleaning, and tightening
Sharpening the edges
Replacing the roller every week
Explain why the slip in a scissor bender might need replacing.
Because it changes color over time
Due to damage from regular use
To improve the tool's appearance
To make the tool lighter
What plumber might use a crows foot for?
Tightening compression fittings
The crows foot is used for cutting pipes.
Tightening tap connectors.
The crows foot is used for measuring pipe diameter.
Explain why it is important to position the head of the spanner on the nut in a specific way.
To make the tool look neat
To ensure the force from the handle is in the correct direction and slip is minimised
To make the nut shiny
To reduce the weight of the tool
Which of the following is NOT listed as a typical hazard when using plumber’s tools?
Cuts from sharp edges
Burns from hot components
Loud noises
Trapping fingers
How can a solder mat help when working with hot components?
It keeps the tools organized
It protects the property from heat damage
It makes soldering faster
It cools down the components
A plumber is about to cut a pipe with a sharp tool. What should they do to minimize the risk of injury?
Use dull tools
Keep their fingers away from the cutting edge
Work without gloves
Cut as quickly as possible
