Worksheets6035 Common Plumbing Processess Revision 2
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
According to PUWER Regulations, the tool you use must be suitable for the work task to be carried out.
True
False
What should be done to hand tools to ensure they are maintained according to PUWER Regulations?
Hand tools need to be maintained, which may involve cleaning them down after use, periodic lubrication, or inspection and replacement of certain parts as necessary.
Hand tools should be painted regularly to maintain their appearance.
Hand tools should be stored in water to prevent rusting.
Hand tools should be used without any maintenance to save time.
Which of the following is NOT a check to be made on electrical tools before use according to PUWER Regulations?
Plugs are not damaged
Cables are nicked and exposed
The casing of the power tool is not damaged
The tool has a current PAT test certificate/sticker
What is the general rule for PAT test intervals for tools used on construction sites according to PUWER Regulations?
6 months
12 months
3 months
24 months
How should tools with blades be stored when not in use according to PUWER Regulations?
Tools with blades should be sheathed or stored with blades pointing downwards.
Tools with blades should be left uncovered on work surfaces.
Tools with blades should be stored with blades pointing upwards.
Tools with blades should be hung by the blade.
According to PUWER Regulations, power tools can cause excessive noise and vibration. What should be carried out to address this?
A risk assessment should be carried out looking at exposure times to noise and hand arm vibration.
Only regular cleaning of the tools is required.
No action is necessary as noise and vibration are unavoidable.
Workers should wear any type of gloves to reduce vibration.
Which regulations provide guidance on controlling noise and vibration at work according to PUWER Regulations?
The Control of Noise at Work Regulation 2005
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the main purpose of heat mats in domestic plumbing and heating systems?
To decorate the building fabric
To protect the customer's property from damage caused by burning or scorching
To increase heat transfer to the building fabric
To cool down the pipes
Heat mats are made from specialist materials that significantly reduce the amount of ______ transferred through to the building fabric underneath.
heat
light
sound
moisture
Gel spray and putties help protect against heat damage by absorbing heat energy and dissipating it quickly, forming a heat barrier.
True
False
Which products help the installer protect the customer's property from damage caused by soldering?
Heat mats
Gel spray
Putties
All of the above
According to the handout, notching and drilling of joists should not exceed the limits indicated.
True
False
What is the maximum hole diameter allowed when drilling timber joists according to the diagram?
D/2
D/4
D/8
D/6
Fill in the blank: Holes should be drilled only in the shaded area on the joist _________
centre-line
edge
corner
end
Notches cut in timber joists should only be in the shaded area, with a maximum notch depth of _________.
D/8
D/4
D/10
D/2
According to the rules, holes should be kept apart by at least how many times the hole diameter?
2 times
3 times
4 times
5 times
What is the minimum horizontal distance that should be maintained between holes and notches in timber joists?
50mm
75mm
100mm
150mm
If notches on top of joist are limited to the area between 0.1 and 0.2 of span, the maximum notch depth may be increased to ________ x joist depth.
0.15
0.10
0.25
0.05
Why is it important to support copper, steel, and plastic pipework in both vertical and horizontal planes?
To prevent mechanical damage
To prevent damage by vandalism
To prevent excessive pipework noise
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of pipework support?
Prevents mechanical damage
Prevents damage by vandalism
Increases water pressure
Prevents excessive pipework noise
Fill in the blank: The support for pipework serves to prevent ________ damage.
mechanical
thermal
chemical
electrical
What is the horizontal run clipping distance for a 10mm plastic pipe?
0.3m
0.5m
1.0m
0.15m
What is the vertical run clipping distance for a 28mm plastic pipe?
1.0m
0.5m
1.5m
2.0m
For a steel pipe with a bore of 50mm, what is the interval of horizontal run for mild steel?
2.4m
1.2m
3.0m
4.5m
For a copper pipe with an outside diameter of 54mm, what is the interval of vertical run for copper?
3.0m
2.0m
4.0m
5.0m
What is the interval of horizontal run for copper pipe with an outside diameter of 133mm?
3.0m
2.0m
4.0m
5.0m
