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level 1 Key trades

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

The main tradespeople you are likely to come across on site are: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Bricklayer, and Plasterer. Fill in the blank: A person who installs and repairs pipes is called a _______.

a)

Plumber

b)

Electrician

c)

Carpenter

d)

Bricklayer

2.

The main tradespeople you are likely to come across on site are: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Bricklayer, and Plasterer. Which of the following is responsible for electrical wiring and systems on site?

a)

Plumber

b)

Electrician

c)

Carpenter

d)

Bricklayer

3.

A person who works with wood to build and repair structures is called a _______.

a)

Carpenter

b)

Plumber

c)

Electrician

d)

Mason

4.

The main tradespeople you are likely to come across on site are: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Bricklayer, and Plasterer. Which of the following tradespeople is responsible for building walls with bricks?

a)

Plumber

b)

Electrician

c)

Bricklayer

d)

Plasterer

5.

The main tradespeople you are likely to come across on site are: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, Bricklayer, and Plasterer. A person who applies plaster to walls and ceilings is called a:

a)

Plasterer

b)

Electrician

c)

Carpenter

d)

Bricklayer

6.

What are plumbers responsible for installing within a domestic property?

a)

Electrical wiring

b)

Hot and cold water systems, central heating systems, sanitation and drainage systems

c)

Carpets and flooring

d)

Windows and doors

7.

Name two examples of appliances or systems that plumbers may work on in a domestic property.

a)

bathroom suite, radiators, boilers, controllers

b)

televisions, computers, printers, scanners

c)

microwaves, toasters, blenders, coffee machines

d)

wardrobes, beds, sofas, dining tables

8.

What is the main responsibility of an electrician in a domestic property?

a)

Installing plumbing pipes

b)

Installing the wiring for lighting and power supply

c)

Painting walls

d)

Repairing roofs

9.

Electricians are responsible for installing the wiring for the _______ and power supply in a domestic property.

a)

lighting

b)

plumbing

c)

roofing

d)

flooring

10.

Select two items that electricians install as part of their job in a domestic property.

a)

Light switches and sockets

b)

Curtains and carpets

c)

Bookshelves and wardrobes

d)

Kitchen utensils and plates

11.

According to the passage, what are carpenters responsible for installing within a domestic property?

a)

A) Electrical wiring

b)

B) Wooden fixtures

c)

C) Plumbing pipes

d)

D) Tiles

12.

Carpenters can also be known as _______.

a)

joiners

b)

painters

c)

plumbers

d)

electricians

13.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as work that a carpenter can do?

a)

Hanging doors

b)

Windows installation

c)

Timber roof structures

d)

Painting walls

14.

Carpenters are responsible for installing all the wooden fixtures within a domestic property.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

According to the information provided, what are bricklayers responsible for installing?

a)

Electrical wiring

b)

Brickwork, stonework, and concrete blocks

c)

Plumbing pipes

d)

Roof tiles

16.

The responsibilities of a bricklayer include installing the internal and external walls of the property.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Fill in the blank: Bricklayers are responsible for installing all the _______, stonework, and concrete blocks as required.

a)

brickwork

b)

plumbing

c)

wiring

d)

roofing

18.

Select two areas of a property that a bricklayer may work on.

a)

Walls and chimneys

b)

Windows and doors

c)

Roofs and ceilings

d)

Floors and carpets

19.

According to the passage, what are plasterers responsible for?

a)

Painting walls

b)

Carrying out all the plastering within the property on the walls and ceilings

c)

Installing electrical wiring

d)

Plumbing repairs

20.

Name one task that plasterers may perform, as mentioned in the passage.

a)

dry lining, textured finishes, coving, or rendering external walls

b)

installing electrical wiring

c)

fixing plumbing leaks

d)

operating heavy machinery

21.

Electric shocks are a real hazard on a construction site and within a customer’s property.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What are some ways to avoid an electric shock when using electrical equipment?

a)

Looking after electrical equipment, carrying out regular inspections of electrical equipment, and using electrical equipment correctly.

b)

Wearing rubber gloves only when using computers.

c)

Turning off the lights in the room before using any equipment.

d)

Using electrical equipment with wet hands to test insulation.

23.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to avoid electric shocks?

a)

Regular inspections of electrical equipment

b)

Ignoring damaged equipment

c)

Correct use of electrical equipment

d)

Looking after electrical equipment

24.

What is a common hazard when performing 'hot work' such as welding and soldering in plumbing?

a)

Burns

b)

Cuts

c)

Drowning

d)

Freezing

25.

To avoid burns during plumbing work, the correct use of ______ will be required.

a)

PPE

b)

paint

c)

adhesive tape

d)

measuring tape

26.

You can receive a burn from which of the following?

a)

Chemicals

b)

Electric shock

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

27.

The use of warning signs may be required to avoid burns in plumbing work.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is a common hazard in working life mentioned in the passage?

a)

Burns

b)

Cuts and abrasions

c)

Electric shock

d)

Noise

29.

According to the passage, many cuts and abrasions to the hands, arms, and body can be avoided by the correct use of _______.

a)

PPE

b)

water

c)

paint

d)

gloves

30.

What does the image below represent in the context of avoiding hazards at work?

a)

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

b)

Casual clothing

c)

Sportswear

d)

Uniform for a chef

31.

What can seriously affect the operative’s lungs during activities such as grinding, using powder, or creating sawdust?

a)

Dust inhalation

b)

Water exposure

c)

Loud noise

d)

Sunlight

32.

What should be used to protect against dust inhalation when grinding, using powder, or creating sawdust?

a)

A dust mask or face mask

b)

Safety goggles

c)

Ear plugs

d)

Rubber gloves

33.

The correct breathing apparatus should be used for the specific situation when working in dusty environments.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Why is working at heights considered a hazard?

a)

Because it is always safe

b)

Because falling, even a short distance, can cause serious injury

c)

Because it is easy to do

d)

Because it does not require training

35.

Good training in the use of ________ is essential for all tradespeople. (Fill in the blank)

a)

access equipment

b)

paint brushes

c)

office chairs

d)

kitchen utensils

36.

Good training in the use of access equipment is not important for tradespeople working at heights.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

According to the passage on Hazards: Lifting and Carrying, what is a real hazard when lifting and carrying items on site?

a)

Getting wet

b)

Back injury

c)

Sunburn

d)

Noise exposure

38.

According to the passage on Hazards: Lifting and Carrying, correct training in manual handling and the correct use of PPE would ______ the risk.

a)

minimise

b)

increase

c)

ignore

d)

multiply

39.

According to the passage on Hazards: Lifting and Carrying, damage can occur when lifting incorrectly, carrying items that are too heavy, or accidentally dropping items on your foot.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

One risk associated with lifting a heavy item, according to the passage on Hazards: Lifting and Carrying, is:

a)

Back injury

b)

Improved posture

c)

Increased energy

d)

Better balance

41.

According to the passage, what are solvents commonly used for on site?

a)

Painting walls

b)

Cleaning and joining plastic components

c)

Mixing cement

d)

Lubricating metal parts

42.

Training in the correct use of solvents is required and following the manufacturer's recommendations is essential.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Fill in the blank: Solvents are used on site quite often and create significant _______.

a)

hazards

b)

profits

c)

colors

d)

repairs

44.

Why is it important to avoid mixing cleaning chemicals on site?

a)

It saves time

b)

It could result in dangerous vapours

c)

It makes cleaning easier

d)

It is recommended by the manufacturer

45.

Chemicals that create vapours must be used in ________ areas and in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

a)

well-ventilated

b)

enclosed

c)

dark

d)

humid

46.

Vapours from various chemicals used on site can be harmful.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

What is asbestos?

a)

A) A type of metal used in plumbing

b)

B) A fibrous material that was commonly used in the construction trade and is highly dangerous

c)

C) A cleaning agent

d)

D) A type of wood

48.

If asbestos is suspected to have been found on site, what should you do?

a)

Continue working

b)

Ignore it

c)

Stop work and report it to your supervisor

d)

Try to remove it yourself

49.

Fill in the blank: Asbestos is a ______ material that was commonly used in the construction trade and has been found to be highly dangerous.

a)

fibrous

b)

metallic

c)

plastic

d)

granular

50.

What is a hazard created by many of the power tools commonly used on site?

a)

Vibration

b)

Noise

c)

Heat

d)

Dust

51.

In especially bad cases, what syndrome could be caused by vibration from power tools?

a)

Carpal tunnel syndrome

b)

White finger syndrome

c)

Tennis elbow

d)

Asthma

52.

Power tools should be used only for short periods and with _________.

a)

regular breaks

b)

no supervision

c)

wet hands

d)

maximum speed

53.

Correct training and the use of PPE can reduce the risk from vibration.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Noise can be a hazard, especially when using power tools. What can excess noise do to your hearing?

a)

Improve your hearing

b)

Permanently damage your hearing

c)

Make you sleepy

d)

Have no effect

55.

Noise can be a hazard, especially when using power tools. Excess noise can permanently damage your hearing and leave your ears ______ when you have finished work. Fill in the blank.

a)

ringing

b)

itchy

c)

cold

d)

blocked

56.

Noise can be a hazard, especially when using power tools. What is one way to reduce the risk of injury from noise hazards?

a)

Ignore the noise

b)

Use correct training and PPE

c)

Work faster

d)

Remove all tools

57.

The image below shows a type of PPE. What is this PPE used for?

a)

Protecting your hands

b)

Protecting your eyes

c)

Protecting your ears

d)

Protecting your feet

58.

According to the passage on hazards, where can extreme temperatures be experienced in the workplace?

a)

In a customer's loft on a hot summer's day

b)

Outside during winter

c)

Both A and B

d)

Only in industrial coolers

59.

Extreme temperatures in the workplace can be caused by ________ or industrial dryers.

a)

industrial coolers

b)

office fans

c)

water dispensers

d)

desk lamps

60.

Prior to work starting, what needs to be chosen to protect against adverse weather conditions according to the passage on hazards?

a)

The correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

b)

The right type of machinery

c)

The appropriate signage for the site

d)

The correct type of fuel for equipment

61.

The use of sunblock may be included as part of the correct PPE for adverse weather conditions in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

According to the passage, which of the following actions can help avoid slips, trips, and falls on site?

a)

Leaving tools on the floor

b)

Tidying up after yourself

c)

Not informing the customer

d)

Leaving trailing leads

63.

Fill in the blank: Storing items ______ and informing the customer can help avoid slips, trips, and falls.

a)

neatly

b)

randomly

c)

carelessly

d)

hastily

64.

Look at the image of the yellow caution sign. What is the purpose of placing this sign on the floor?

a)

To warn people about a wet floor and prevent slips and falls.

b)

To indicate a fire exit is nearby.

c)

To show where to place cleaning supplies.

d)

To mark a reserved parking spot.

65.

Why is it important not to leave trailing leads on the ground?

a)

Because they can cause people to trip and fall.

b)

Because they can increase the room temperature.

c)

Because they can make the floor slippery.

d)

Because they can damage electronic devices.