Free Printable Plumbing components and foul waste worksheet

1.

Identify the plumbing component shown. The image displays a black plastic soil fitting with a main straight-through body and a side boss forming a T-shaped branch.

a)

Bossed branch (tee with side boss)

b)

Short radius bend

c)

Flexible rubber coupling

d)

Bottle trap

2.

Identify the plumbing component shown. The image displays a brown drainage fitting forming an oblique junction where the branch joins the main line at approximately 45 degrees.

a)

45° Y-branch (oblique junction)

b)

Rest bend (swept 90°)

c)

Pan connector

d)

Reducer coupling

3.

Identify the plumbing component shown. The image displays a white 90° connector with a black rubber sealing end designed to connect a toilet outlet to the soil pipe.

a)

Pan connector (90°)

b)

Bottle trap

c)

Compression elbow for basin waste

d)

Flexible rubber coupling

4.

Identify the plumbing component shown. The image displays a brown long-radius 90° bend typically used as a rest bend at the base of a soil stack.

a)

Rest bend (swept 90°)

b)

Short radius 90° elbow

c)

45° bend

d)

Straight coupler

5.

Identify the plumbing component shown. The image displays a black rubber sleeve with two stainless steel band clamps used to join pipes.

a)

Flexible rubber coupling

b)

Solvent-weld coupler

c)

Compression straight connector

d)

Pipe clip

6.

Identify which document would specify where a soil stack should be installed in a building.

a)

Approved Document H (Drainage and waste disposal) of the Building Regulations

b)

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)

c)

BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations)

d)

COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

7.

Select the three diseases commonly associated with exposure to foul waste.

a)

Cholera

b)

Typhoid fever

c)

Hepatitis A

d)

Tuberculosis

8.

State which item of PPE you would wear when working with foul waste.

a)

Nitrile or waterproof gloves

b)

Hearing protection (ear defenders)

c)

High-visibility vest

d)

Safety harness

9.

When installing or removing cast-iron guttering, which two main legislations should you refer to? Select both.

a)

Work at Height Regulations 2005

b)

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

c)

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

d)

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

10.

State the primary purpose of a trap fitted to a discharge pipe.

a)

Provide a water seal to prevent foul gases entering the building

b)

Increase the flow rate of wastewater

c)

Collect debris to aid cleaning

d)

Act as a pressure relief device

11.

Identify the depth of the trap seal below.

a)

38 mm

b)

50 mm

c)

75 mm

d)

100 mm

12.

When running the discharge branch into a gully, what is the minimum trap seal depth?

a)

25 mm

b)

38 mm

c)

50 mm

d)

75 mm

13.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

P-trap

b)

S-trap

c)

Bottle trap

d)

Running trap

14.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

P-trap

b)

S-trap

c)

Bottle trap

d)

Anti-siphon trap

15.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

Single-inlet P-trap

b)

Double inlet sink trap

c)

Bottle trap

d)

Running trap

16.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

Low-profile bath trap

b)

Bottle trap

c)

Running trap

d)

P-trap

17.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

Bottle trap

b)

Anti-siphon trap

c)

P-trap

d)

Running trap

18.

Identify the trap shown in the image.

a)

Shower waste trap

b)

Bottle trap

c)

P-trap

d)

Running trap

19.

Identify this trap which externally looks like a bottle trap. Operation: When the trap is subject to syphonic conditions the automatic hydraulic action allows air to be drawn through the inlet of the trap and through the bypass columns, thus breaking the syphonic action.

a)

Bottle trap

b)

Anti-siphon bottle trap

c)

P-trap

d)

Running trap

20.

Identify the trap seal loss shown: water is poured at high speed directly above the outlet so the momentum of flowing water carries the water seal away.

a)

Momentum loss from high‑speed discharge

b)

Positive pressure in the stack

c)

Capillary action by hair strands

21.

Identify the trap seal loss shown: water discharging from above creates positive pressure in a tight bend of the soil system or foot of stack, blowing water back into the appliance.

a)

Positive pressure blowback

b)

Evaporation

c)

Capillary action

22.

Trap seal loss — select all common causes illustrated across the worksheets.

a)

Evaporation reducing seal depth

b)

Wind‑induced pressure fluctuation at the terminal

c)

Momentum loss due to high‑speed discharge near the outlet

d)

Positive pressure blowback in the stack

e)

Capillary action from material or hair across the weir

23.

Place the soundness test in the correct order below. Steps listed: Visual inspection; fill all appliance traps with water include; fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs; insert drain plug / inflatable bag; attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins. Which step should be completed first?

a)

Visual inspection

b)

fill all appliance traps with water include

c)

fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs

d)

insert drain plug / inflatable bag

e)

attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins

24.

Place the soundness test in the correct order below. Steps listed: Visual inspection; fill all appliance traps with water include; fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs; insert drain plug / inflatable bag; attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins. Which step should be completed second?

a)

Visual inspection

b)

fill all appliance traps with water include

c)

fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs

d)

insert drain plug / inflatable bag

e)

attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins

25.

Place the soundness test in the correct order below. Steps listed: Visual inspection; fill all appliance traps with water include; fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs; insert drain plug / inflatable bag; attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins. Which step should be completed third?

a)

Visual inspection

b)

fill all appliance traps with water include

c)

fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs

d)

insert drain plug / inflatable bag

e)

attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins

26.

Place the soundness test in the correct order below. Steps listed: Visual inspection; fill all appliance traps with water include; fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs; insert drain plug / inflatable bag; attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins. Which step should be completed fourth?

a)

Visual inspection

b)

fill all appliance traps with water include

c)

fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs

d)

insert drain plug / inflatable bag

e)

attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins

27.

Place the soundness test in the correct order below. Steps listed: Visual inspection; fill all appliance traps with water include; fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs; insert drain plug / inflatable bag; attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins. Which step should be completed fifth?

a)

Visual inspection

b)

fill all appliance traps with water include

c)

fill all appliance traps with water include drain plugs

d)

insert drain plug / inflatable bag

e)

attach manometer to test to 38mm for 3 mins

28.

State the permissible pressure drop allowed on the soundness test.

a)

0 mm

b)

12 mm

c)

25 mm

d)

50 mm

29.

Identify which substance you would use to identify where you had a leak during an air soundness test.

a)

soapy water solution

b)

food dye

c)

engine oil

d)

vinegar

30.

Identify which building regulation soundness testing is covered in.

a)

Part H (Drainage and waste disposal)

b)

Part P (Electrical safety)

c)

Part B (Fire safety)

d)

Part L (Conservation of fuel and power)

31.

Performance test. Steps: 1. Fill all the appliances on the system to their overflow levels. 2. Release the water from all the appliances simultaneously. 3. Flush the WCs at the same time. 4. Once all the appliances have finished discharging, check the trap seal depth in each appliance. How many times should the performance test be carried out?

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

three times

d)

five times

32.

State the minimum trap seal depth after carrying out a performance test.

a)

25 mm

b)

38 mm

c)

50 mm

d)

75 mm

33.

Identify what equipment you could use to test the trap seal depth.

a)

ruler or depth gauge

b)

manometer

c)

pressure gauge

d)

thermometer

34.

Describe the test to check for self-siphonage trap seal loss. Which method correctly checks for self-siphonage?

a)

Simultaneously discharge adjacent appliances and observe any reduction in trap seal depth

b)

Fill the trap and leave it overnight without discharging appliances

c)

Pressurize the system with air using a manometer

d)

Add dye to the water and watch for color changes

35.

Identify which appliance trap will block up due to hair and soap residue build-up.

a)

bath or shower trap

b)

kitchen sink trap

c)

WC trap

d)

floor drain trap

36.

State which appliance trap will block up due to grease residue build-up.

a)

kitchen sink trap

b)

bath trap

c)

WC trap

d)

rainwater gully trap

37.

State the three causes of the drain becoming blocked. Select all that apply.

a)

excessive grease deposits within the pipework

b)

hair and soap accumulation from bathing fixtures

c)

tree root intrusion into underground drains

d)

over-ventilation of the system

38.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

U-tube manometer

b)

Vernier caliper

c)

Spirit level

d)

Flowmeter

39.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Inflatable drain test plug kit

b)

Sphygmomanometer

c)

Air compressor

d)

Rubber mallet

40.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Drain rods

b)

Rebar

c)

Welding rods

d)

Tent poles

41.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Gully scraper

b)

Stop valve key

c)

Pipe cap

d)

Float valve

42.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Double worm screw drain attachment

b)

Twist drill bit

c)

Corkscrew bottle opener

d)

Thread tap

43.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Drain cleaning spoon

b)

Ladle

c)

Soil scoop

d)

Trowel

44.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Plunger disc drain rod attachment

b)

Pipe flange

c)

Grinding wheel

d)

Gasket washer

45.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Handheld drum auger

b)

Power drill

c)

Heat gun

d)

Spray gun

46.

Identify the equipment shown in the image.

a)

Accordion toilet plunger

b)

Sink strainer

c)

Pipe bender

d)

Caulking gun

47.

Identify the fitting shown: a single black plastic support that clips the gutter to the fascia board.

a)

Gutter bracket

b)

Gutter union

c)

Stopend

d)

Running outlet

48.

Identify the fitting shown: a gutter section with an outlet that connects vertically to a downpipe.

a)

Running outlet

b)

External angle

c)

Stopend outlet

d)

Gutter union

49.

Identify the fitting shown: a short, swept bend used to form an offset from the outlet to the wall.

a)

Offset bend (92.5°)

b)

Downpipe shoe

c)

Swept tee

d)

Pipe coupler

50.

State the type of guttering shown by the profile with approximate dimensions 110 mm wide by 80 mm deep.

a)

Square‑line

b)

Half‑round

c)

Ogee

d)

Deep half‑round

51.

State the type of guttering shown by the profile with an approximately 112 mm semicircular cross‑section.

a)

Half‑round

b)

Square‑line

c)

Ogee

d)

Deep flow

52.

State the type of guttering shown by the deeper U‑shaped profile marked about 115 mm.

a)

Deep flow (deep half‑round)

b)

Half‑round

c)

Square‑line

d)

Ogee

53.

Select the three materials commonly used for residential guttering.

a)

uPVC (plastic)

b)

Aluminium

c)

Cast iron

d)

Concrete

e)

Timber

54.

What is the most common standard size pairing used for guttering and downpipe on typical domestic installations?

a)

112 mm gutter with 68 mm downpipe

b)

100 mm gutter with 75 mm downpipe

c)

125 mm gutter with 80 mm downpipe

d)

150 mm gutter with 100 mm downpipe

55.

Identify the fall ratio typically used when setting out gutters so water runs to the outlet.

a)

1:100

b)

1:350

c)

1:600

d)

Level (0 fall)

56.

State the maximum distance used for spacing gutter brackets along a straight run under normal conditions.

a)

600 mm

b)

750 mm

c)

1 m

d)

1.5 m

57.

State the maximum distance for clipping a 68 mm downpipe vertically.

a)

1.2 m

b)

1.8 m

c)

2.4 m

d)

3.0 m

58.

Identify the bracket shown: a metal spike with a semicircular cradle, driven into masonry to support the gutter.

a)

Rise‑and‑fall bracket (drive‑in spike)

b)

Top‑fix rafter bracket

c)

Side‑arm rafter bracket

d)

Downpipe clip

59.

Identify the bracket shown: a metal strap fixing over the top of a rafter to support the gutter at the eaves.

a)

Top‑fix rafter bracket

b)

Rise‑and‑fall bracket

c)

Side‑arm rafter bracket

d)

Soffit bracket

60.

Identify the bracket shown: an adjustable side‑arm strap fixed to the side of rafters or studs to support guttering.

a)

Side‑arm rafter bracket

b)

Top‑fix rafter bracket

c)

Rise‑and‑fall bracket

d)

Downpipe clip

61.

In the eaves photograph, name the board running along the roof edge behind the gutter.

a)

Fascia board

b)

Soffit board

c)

Bargeboard

d)

Wall plate

62.

In the eaves photograph, identify the joint piece that connects two lengths of gutter in a straight run.

a)

Union bracket

b)

Running outlet

c)

Stopend

d)

External angle

63.

In the eaves photograph, identify the component that creates the offset from the running outlet to the downpipe.

a)

Offset bend

b)

Downpipe shoe

c)

Swept tee

d)

Cap end

64.

For a 68 mm pipe, what is the recommended maximum spacing for vertical downpipe clips?

a)

1.2 m

b)

1.8 m

c)

2.4 m

d)

3.0 m

65.

According to the note, what horizontal spacing should be used where heavy snowfall occurs?

a)

750 mm

b)

600 mm

c)

900 mm

d)

1 m

Plumbing components and foul waste worksheet

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

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