WorksheetsProgression Revision 8
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
Pitting is a form of corrosion?
True
False
Which one of the following materials will reflect the greatest amount of radiant heat?
Cast iron
Polished aluminium
Oxidised copper
Galvanised steel
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals?
True
False
Which one of the following identifies a method of increasing hot water system efficiency?
Increasing system flow rate
Increasing system pressure
Adding corrosion inhibitor
Adding pipe insulation
Which of the following has a combustion temperature of 1930∘ C?
Propane
Butane
Acetylene
Natural gas
273K is the equivalent of how many ∘ C?
100
-10
0
10
One Pascal is equal to one
Gauge
1N/m2
Bar
1kg/m2
Which of the following is required for combustion to occur? A fuel supply, oxygen plus a
Source of ignition
Supply of air
Supply of gas
Source of light
The rate at which an object changes its position. This statement best describes which one of the following principles?
Acceleration
Flow rate
Velocity
Force
A property is supplied with hard water. What will be the direct effect of the limescale deposits on the plumbing system?
Corrosion of the copper pipework
Faulty WC flushing mechanisms
Water hammer
Decrease in system efficiency
What is the SI unit for force?
Pascal
Watt
Newton
Litre
Which one of the following components would be installed into a sealed central heating system to prevent explosion?
Pressure reducing valve
Non-return valve
Expansion relief valve
Gate valve
When water freezes, its volume increases by approximately
20%
10%
50%
5%
Which one of the following is the unit of measurement for resistance?
Amps
Ohm
Watt
Volts
Which one of the following solid materials conducts heat the least?
Polyurethane
Brass
Copper
Low carbon steel
Refer to the following equation: Original length × temperature rise × coefficient of expansion. Which one of the following does the equation relate to?
Pressure exerted
Expansion within a system
Expansion in a vessel
Linear expansion
Which one of the following relates specifically to heat capacity?
Kilojoules, kilograms and degrees kelvin
Kilojoules, seconds and degrees kelvin
Kilojoules, seconds and degrees celsius
Kilojoules, kilograms and degrees celsius
Which of the following pipes, each measuring 6 m in length, will offer the greatest resistance to the flow of water?
15 mm pipe with four machine bends
15 mm pipe with four elbows
15 mm pipe with two machine bends and two elbows
22 mm pipe, which reduces down to 15 mm halfway along its length
What is the intensity of pressure acting at the base of a 7 m long pipe, which has a head height of 3m (Gravity = 9.81kN/m2 )?
29.43kPa
19.81kPa
24.67kPa
32.49kPa
What is the freezing point of water at sea level?
100 C
0 C
25 C
75 C
Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat?
Copper
Low carbon steel
Lead
Cast iron
What would the fuse size be for a domestic appliance that has a power rating of 3kW ?
13 amp
3 amp
10 amp
5 amp
Which of the following values reflects the pH value for pure water?
4
11
7
1
The limescale build-up in systems is caused by:
Soft water
Temporary hard water
Acidic water
Permanently hard water
If a customer painted their central heating pipework, what would that protect it from?
UV corrosion
Electrolytic corrosion
Pitting
Atmospheric corrosion
On an incoming mains, which of the following would have the lowest pressure?
The float-operated valve to the cold water storage cistern in the loft
The cold water tap at the kitchen sink
The first floor basin cold tap
The downstairs WC float-operated valve
The build-up of limescale in a hot water system could be noticed by:
The hot water flow rate increasing
The hot water temperature being hotter
The hot water temperature being cooler
The hot water recovery time decreasing
Which one of the following is an underground water source?
Borehole
River
Lake
Stream
Which one of the following must only be provided from a wholesome water source?
Washing machine water
Drinking water
Garden irrigation water
WC flushing
What is the minimum recommended size of a cold water distributing pipe feeding a bath tap outlet in an indirect cold water system?
22mm
15mm
10mm
28mm
Which of the following provides protection against backflow at a wash basin tap in a dwelling?
A single check valve
A pressure-relief valve
An air gap
A service valve
Component X in the following drawing is a?
Fibre washer
Wedge-shaped gate
Ceramic disc
Rubber washer
Which one of the following is an unsuitable type of joint to be used on cold water pipework?
Lead wiped joint
Lead propriety joint
Pushfit joint
Capillary joint
The water regulations state that a service valve must be fitted before:
A water heater inlet
A bath tap outlet
A single check-valve
A sink tap outlet
Which of the following should be used to make a hole in a plastic feed and expansion cistern?
Heated copper tube
Pad saw
Heated compression fitting
Hole saw
Which one of the following requirements should be applied to a cold water distributing pipe, laid in a sleeve, in a solid floor without an accessible cover?
The sleeve must be fitted with a connection to the drain
The sleeve must feature a self-collapsing design
The pipe must be capable of being easily withdrawn for repair or renewal
The pipe must be fitted with trace heating to guard against freezing
Which one of the following is normally required when fixing sink pillar taps to a stainless steel sink top?
Fibre washers
Putty and jointing paste
Silicone sealant
Top-hat washers
Which one of the following could be used when connecting an outside tap into an existing cold water supply pipe when the stop valve fails to isolate the supply?
Pipe freezing kit
Float-operated valve
Backflow prevention device
Hydraulic test kit
The cold water supply to a wash hand basin fed from an indirect cold water system is normally isolated at the:
Service valve on the cold feed pipe to the hot water storage cylinder
Stop valve to the WC flushing cistern
Service valve on the distributing pipe from the cold water storage cistern
Supply stopvalve under kitchen sink
The main risk when leaving open ends connected to a 'Live' cold water system when work is taking place is?
Theft
Fire
Contamination
Flooding
A visual inspection of a cold water system is normally carried out:
After soundness-testing a system
After filling before soundness-testing a system
Before filling a system
Before soundness-testing but after performance-testing a system
Which one of the following can be used to establish the soundness test pressure in a cold water system?
Pipe freezing kit
Multi-meter
Manometer
Hydraulic test kit
While installing pipework in a property, you are called off site to another job. What would be the correct course of action with any open-ended pipework?
Be as quick as you can to return.
Cap off with a push fit fitting
Place a warning label on every open end
Warn the customer not to interfere with any pipework
One of the major problems when leaving a dead leg in a cold water pipe is:
Electrolytic corrosion
Pitting of pipework
Reduction in water flow
Possible bacterial growth
The use of WRAS approved fittings when installing cold water pipework is
To be corrosion resistant
To avoid contamination
A legal requirement
All of the above
On the completion of a new cold water installation, the system has been proven sound. What would the next course of action be?
Flush the pipework out then hand over to the customer
Prepare the benchmark certificate
Visual inspection with the customer
Hand over to the customer.
What is the most cost effective way to repair a stop valve that has the head gear jammed open?
Replace the head gear only
Replace the whole valve
Repack the glands around the spindle.
Leave in position, and install a new stop valve upstream
