WorksheetsMTL2 Site Prep Learner Outcome 3
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What document should you always refer to when installing/servicing a product?
Industry Standards
Manufacture Instruction
Customers Home Guide
Building Regulations
Why is preparatory work considered as important as the installation itself in plumbing and gas installations?
It helps reduce the cost of materials used during installation.
It ensures the customer's property is completely renovated
It often guarantees a trouble-free installation process
It eliminates the need for consulting any documents.
Why is it important to agree on the start time of a plumbing job with the customer?
To ensure the plumber arrives before the customer wakes up
To avoid disrupting the customer’s daily routine
To allow the plumber to finish early
To reduce the overall cost of the installation
What should a plumber do before removing carpets or furniture from the work area?
Remove them without informing the customer
Ask the customer to remove them or get permission to do so
Leave them in place and work around them
Replace them with new ones after the job
Which of the following is a key reason to keep the customer informed about problems during installation?
To avoid doing extra work
To ensure the customer can help solve the issue
To prevent disputes over unexpected costs
To allow the customer to cancel the job
Why is it important to identify and record pre-existing damage before starting work on a domestic pipework system?
To reduce the time spent on the job
To avoid being blamed for existing damage
To increase the cost of the installation
To avoid speaking with the customer
Which of the following should be checked for internal damage before work begins?
Roof tiles and guttering
Vehicle paintwork
Wall coverings, skirting boards, and doors
Garden fences and sheds
What should a plumber do if a customer’s car is parked near the work area where brick dust or debris may fall?
Ignore it and begin work
Cover the car with a dust sheet
Ask the customer to move the car
Wash the car after the job is complete
What is the correct method for protecting furniture and carpets that cannot be removed from the work area?
Leave them uncovered and work carefully around them
Cover them with clean dust sheets
Move them to another room without informing the customer
Spray them with water to prevent dust buildup
How should a plumber protect customer property when using soldering equipment?
Use a fan to blow the heat away from surfaces
Point the blow torch away from the customer’s property
Use a heat mat or flame-retarding gel
Only solder outside the property
Why is it important to securely store tools when not in use on a job site?
To make them easier to access the next day
To prevent them from being used by other trades
Because they are often not insured unless locked away
To avoid having to clean them after use
What is the recommended way to store fragile materials like WCs and washbasins?
Stack them high to save space
Leave them near tools for easy access
Keep them in a safe area and cover them for protection
Store them outside to avoid clutter
When working in a customer’s home, how should materials be stored?
In the hallway for easy access
In a location agreed with the customer that doesn’t disrupt daily life
In the bathroom where the work is being done
In the garage without informing the customer
Which of the following is a correct check for electrical tools before use?
Ensure the tool is fully charged
Check that the tool casing, cable, and plug are undamaged
Make sure the tool is lightweight
Make sure the tool is lightweight
Why is it important to check and oil drill chucks before use?
To prevent overheating
To ensure smooth operation and avoid damage
To reduce the weight of the drill
What is the first step when preparing to lift floorboards using power tools?
Cut across the boards with a circular saw
Number the boards to help with reinstallation
Punch the nails below the surface
Locate the joists using a hammer
Why should the depth of cut on a circular saw be set just above the thickness of the floorboard?
To make cutting faster
To avoid damaging pipework or cables underneath
To ensure a deeper cut into the joist
To reduce noise during cutting
When lifting floorboards using hand tools, what is one method for separating tongued boards?
Use a circular saw to cut through the tongue
Drive a bolster chisel through the tongue with a claw hammer
Pull the boards apart by hand
Use a screwdriver to pry the boards up
Why is chipboard flooring more difficult to remove than traditional floorboards?
It is nailed down more securely
It is heavier and thicker
It is glued at the tongue and groove and often to the joists
It contains metal reinforcements
What must be done when replacing lifted chipboard flooring?
Paint the edges to seal them
Add insulation underneath
Support the edges with wooden noggins
Glue the boards to the wall
What is the maximum depth allowed for a notch in a joist that is 200mm deep?
25mm
37.5mm
75mm
12.5mm
What is the correct method for making good brickwork after drilling holes?
Fill with expanding foam and paint over
Use a 4:1 sand and cement mortar mix and point neatly
Cover with duct tape and plaster
Leave the holes open for ventilation
What is the maximum hole allowed to be drilled in a 200mm deep joist?
20mm
40mm
25mm
50mm
