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MTL2 Site Prep Learner Outcome 3

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What document should you always refer to when installing/servicing a product?

a)

Industry Standards

b)

Manufacture Instruction

c)

Customers Home Guide

d)

Building Regulations

2.

Why is preparatory work considered as important as the installation itself in plumbing and gas installations?

a)

It helps reduce the cost of materials used during installation.

b)

It ensures the customer's property is completely renovated

c)

It often guarantees a trouble-free installation process

d)

It eliminates the need for consulting any documents.

3.

Why is it important to agree on the start time of a plumbing job with the customer?

a)

To ensure the plumber arrives before the customer wakes up

b)

To avoid disrupting the customer’s daily routine

c)

To allow the plumber to finish early

d)

To reduce the overall cost of the installation

4.

What should a plumber do before removing carpets or furniture from the work area?

a)

Remove them without informing the customer

b)

Ask the customer to remove them or get permission to do so

c)

Leave them in place and work around them

d)

Replace them with new ones after the job

5.

Which of the following is a key reason to keep the customer informed about problems during installation?

a)

To avoid doing extra work

b)

To ensure the customer can help solve the issue

c)

To prevent disputes over unexpected costs

d)

To allow the customer to cancel the job

6.

Why is it important to identify and record pre-existing damage before starting work on a domestic pipework system?

a)

To reduce the time spent on the job

b)

To avoid being blamed for existing damage

c)

To increase the cost of the installation

d)

To avoid speaking with the customer

7.

Which of the following should be checked for internal damage before work begins?

a)

Roof tiles and guttering

b)

Vehicle paintwork

c)

Wall coverings, skirting boards, and doors

d)

Garden fences and sheds

8.

What should a plumber do if a customer’s car is parked near the work area where brick dust or debris may fall?

a)

Ignore it and begin work

b)

Cover the car with a dust sheet

c)

Ask the customer to move the car

d)

Wash the car after the job is complete

9.

What is the correct method for protecting furniture and carpets that cannot be removed from the work area?

a)

Leave them uncovered and work carefully around them

b)

Cover them with clean dust sheets

c)

Move them to another room without informing the customer

d)

Spray them with water to prevent dust buildup

10.

How should a plumber protect customer property when using soldering equipment?

a)

Use a fan to blow the heat away from surfaces

b)

Point the blow torch away from the customer’s property

c)

Use a heat mat or flame-retarding gel

d)

Only solder outside the property

11.

Why is it important to securely store tools when not in use on a job site?

a)

To make them easier to access the next day

b)

To prevent them from being used by other trades

c)

Because they are often not insured unless locked away

d)

To avoid having to clean them after use

12.

What is the recommended way to store fragile materials like WCs and washbasins?

a)

Stack them high to save space

b)

Leave them near tools for easy access

c)

Keep them in a safe area and cover them for protection

d)

Store them outside to avoid clutter

13.

When working in a customer’s home, how should materials be stored?

a)

In the hallway for easy access

b)

In a location agreed with the customer that doesn’t disrupt daily life

c)

In the bathroom where the work is being done

d)

In the garage without informing the customer

14.

Which of the following is a correct check for electrical tools before use?

a)

Ensure the tool is fully charged

b)

Check that the tool casing, cable, and plug are undamaged

c)

Make sure the tool is lightweight

d)

Make sure the tool is lightweight

15.

Why is it important to check and oil drill chucks before use?

a)

To prevent overheating

b)

To ensure smooth operation and avoid damage

c)

To reduce the weight of the drill

16.

What is the first step when preparing to lift floorboards using power tools?

a)

Cut across the boards with a circular saw

b)

Number the boards to help with reinstallation

c)

Punch the nails below the surface

d)

Locate the joists using a hammer

17.

Why should the depth of cut on a circular saw be set just above the thickness of the floorboard?

a)

To make cutting faster

b)

To avoid damaging pipework or cables underneath

c)

To ensure a deeper cut into the joist

d)

To reduce noise during cutting

18.

When lifting floorboards using hand tools, what is one method for separating tongued boards?

a)

Use a circular saw to cut through the tongue

b)

Drive a bolster chisel through the tongue with a claw hammer

c)

Pull the boards apart by hand

d)

Use a screwdriver to pry the boards up

19.

Why is chipboard flooring more difficult to remove than traditional floorboards?

a)

It is nailed down more securely

b)

It is heavier and thicker

c)

It is glued at the tongue and groove and often to the joists

d)

It contains metal reinforcements

20.

What must be done when replacing lifted chipboard flooring?

a)

Paint the edges to seal them

b)

Add insulation underneath

c)

Support the edges with wooden noggins

d)

Glue the boards to the wall

21.

What is the maximum depth allowed for a notch in a joist that is 200mm deep?

a)

25mm

b)

37.5mm

c)

75mm

d)

12.5mm

22.

What is the correct method for making good brickwork after drilling holes?

a)

Fill with expanding foam and paint over

b)

Use a 4:1 sand and cement mortar mix and point neatly

c)

Cover with duct tape and plaster

d)

Leave the holes open for ventilation

23.

What is the maximum hole allowed to be drilled in a 200mm deep joist?

a)

20mm

b)

40mm

c)

25mm

d)

50mm