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Which information source specifies who is responsible for cutting holes in walls and floors for systems pipework?
Which information source specifies who is responsible for cutting holes in walls and floors for systems pipework?
An extension light with a bulb protector is usually required when working in which of the following areas?
An extension light with a bulb protector is usually required when working in which of the following areas?
What is the correct action if dirt marks are found on a landing wall before installing a new bathroom suite?
What is the correct action if dirt marks are found on a landing wall before installing a new bathroom suite?
When moving a cast iron bath to the first floor, which action is most appropriate?
When moving a cast iron bath to the first floor, which action is most appropriate?
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Which document must be provided to each homeowner upon completion of plumbing installations?
Which document must be provided to each homeowner upon completion of plumbing installations?
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Who prepares the delivery advice note?
Who prepares the delivery advice note?
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Which document specifies the exact price for materials supplied by a plumber's merchant?
Which document specifies the exact price for materials supplied by a plumber's merchant?
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What should be done before conducting any plumbing work in a customer's occupied dwelling?
What should be done before conducting any plumbing work in a customer's occupied dwelling?
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Where can information about delays to the work of other trades due to incorrect material deliveries be found?
Where can information about delays to the work of other trades due to incorrect material deliveries be found?
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From where can the quantity of materials available for use on site be verified?
From where can the quantity of materials available for use on site be verified?
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What visible sign indicates incorrect installation or operation of a gas fire?
What visible sign indicates incorrect installation or operation of a gas fire?
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What is the overall length of pipe required to make a bend with dimensions A and B being equal on a 15 mm copper pipe?
What is the overall length of pipe required to make a bend with dimensions A and B being equal on a 15 mm copper pipe?
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For two equal tee fittings with a required distance of 300 mm between their centers, what is the length of the piece of pipe between them?
For two equal tee fittings with a required distance of 300 mm between their centers, what is the length of the piece of pipe between them?
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What is the maximum depth of cut allowed in a floor joist that is 180 mm deep?
What is the maximum depth of cut allowed in a floor joist that is 180 mm deep?
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What is the recommended maximum diameter of holes drilled in timber floor joists?
What is the recommended maximum diameter of holes drilled in timber floor joists?
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When bending copper pipe using the spring bending method, why should the pipe be bent slightly over the required angle?
When bending copper pipe using the spring bending method, why should the pipe be bent slightly over the required angle?
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What are the recommended clipping distances for a vertical 15 mm copper pipe?
What are the recommended clipping distances for a vertical 15 mm copper pipe?
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Which action should be taken when no dust sheets are available for removing an old fire back boiler?
Which action should be taken when no dust sheets are available for removing an old fire back boiler?
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Who acts on behalf of the customer to ensure that construction work adheres to the specification?
Who acts on behalf of the customer to ensure that construction work adheres to the specification?
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What is the primary role of a Quantity Surveyor?
What is the primary role of a Quantity Surveyor?
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When cutting copper tube with a wheel cutter, what causes 'tracking' or 'spiralling'?
When cutting copper tube with a wheel cutter, what causes 'tracking' or 'spiralling'?
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What equipment must have its hydraulic oil levels regularly checked?
What equipment must have its hydraulic oil levels regularly checked?
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When should a plumber advise the local Water Company?
When should a plumber advise the local Water Company?
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What document contains a list of replacement parts for a system component?
What document contains a list of replacement parts for a system component?
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What should the plumbing contractor provide to minimise inconvenience to the customer's business operations?
What should the plumbing contractor provide to minimise inconvenience to the customer's business operations?
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When is the best time to start liaising with a customer who requires maintenance work involving the isolation of the cold water supply?
When is the best time to start liaising with a customer who requires maintenance work involving the isolation of the cold water supply?
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Which item should a plumber attempt to re-install on the same day when replacing the only bathroom suite in an occupied property?
Which item should a plumber attempt to re-install on the same day when replacing the only bathroom suite in an occupied property?
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Before servicing a water storage system while a plasterer is working on-site, what should the plumber first establish?
Before servicing a water storage system while a plasterer is working on-site, what should the plumber first establish?
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Which type of information should be included on a maintenance record?
Which type of information should be included on a maintenance record?
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When connecting a new bathroom extension to an existing water system, what should the plumber do first?
When connecting a new bathroom extension to an existing water system, what should the plumber do first?
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What formula is given to determine the dimensions of a bent pipe?
What formula is given to determine the dimensions of a bent pipe?
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What is the significance of dimensions A and B in relation to a 15 mm copper pipe with a 90° bend?
What is the significance of dimensions A and B in relation to a 15 mm copper pipe with a 90° bend?
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Study Notes
Common Plumbing Processes Mock 1
- Question 1: Job specifications, site plans, and water regulations are sources of information about responsibilities for cutting walls and floors for systems pipework.
- Question 2: Extension lights with unbreakable glass or wire cage protectors are typically required in bathrooms.
- Question 3: Dirt marks on a landing wall, brought up during pre-installation inspection, should be recorded, the issue brought to the supervisor, and a plan for addressing it made.
- Question 4: Moving a cast iron bath to the first floor of an occupied house requires a crate for lifting and covering the floor to avoid damage.
- Question 5: Homeowners on new estates will receive operating instructions of appliances, site plans of the houses indicating position on the site, material delivery notes, and work schedules for their house.
- Question 6: A delivery advice note is provided by the supplier to confirm material details, required quantity and the delivery address.
- Question 7: Quotation documents state the exact price plumbers' merchants charge for materials.
- Question 8: Delays caused by incorrect materials are found in the Bill of Quantities, Plumbing Installation Specification, or Work Programmes
- Question 9: Site stock records, and Bill of Quantities will show the quantities of available materials for construction sites.
- Question 10: Discolouration of wallpaper near gas flames, or dirt on the base of the hearth indicate incorrect installation or operation issues.
- Question 11: Overall length of a 15mm copper pipe with a 90-degree bend is 821mm.
- Question 12: The required distance between two equal tee fittings is 300mm; 15mm is the length from center of tee to end of pipe, thus overall length is 315mm.
- Question 13: Maximum depth of cut in a floor joist 180mm by 50mm is 38mm.
- Question 14: Maximum diameter of holes in timber floor joists during construction, as per building regulations, is 1/6 of the depth of the floor joist.
- Question 15: When bending copper pipe using the spring bending method, the pipe is opened slightly after initial bending to correct angle and remove ripples.
- Question 16: A new hacksaw blade should be installed under tension with teeth facing FORWARD for frame type hacksaws.
- Question 17: Vertical pipe fixings on a 15mm copper pipe are 1800mm apart, and horizontal ones are 1200mm.
- Question 18: Use clean dustsheets to protect furniture during boiler removal.
- Question 19: A clerk of works acts on behalf of the customer to ensure the contractor complies with the specification.
- Question 20: Quantity Surveyors take responsibility for company safety policy, measure materials, and deliver tools and equipment.
- Question 21: "Tracking" or "spiralling" when cutting copper tube occurs when the cutter is over-tightened, the pipe is the wrong temper, the tightening mechanism is damaged, or cutter wheel isn't aligned with the pipe.
- Question 22: Regular hydraulic oil level checks are essential on threading machines, pipe benders, pillar drills and electrical hacksaws.
- Question 23: Local Water Company must be notified when draining a domestic hot water system or disconnecting from drainage system.
- Question 24: Manufacturer's technical literature will list replacements parts of system and controls.
- Question 25: Maintenance schedules, detailed systems information, installation plans and lists of approved contractors are essential when dealing with commercial customers.
- Question 26: Liaison with a customer about cold water isolation in a shop should happen before the work begins.
- Question 27: Reinstallation of a bathtub, bidet or shower tray might be done on the same day of replacement.
- Question 28: Before servicing hot water tanks where plasterer is working, the plumbers need to ensure sufficient water supply is available, or make use of replacements.
- Question 29: Maintenance records should include water undertaker name, first aid box locations, and property information, along with fire safety procedures.
- Question 30: When connecting a new bathroom extension, the mains pipework should be connected as the last item of work, ensuring the supply is turned off during the duration of the work.
Subtopic: Dimensions and Measurements
- Figure 1: Diagram shows a copper pipe with a 90-degree bend, dimensions A and B, and calculated bend radius
- Question 11: Calculations demonstrate the overall length of the bent copper pipe.
- Question 12: Calculations of the length of piping required between two tee fittings.
- Question 13: Maximum depth of cut in 180x50mm joists.
- Question 17: Dimensions for vertical and horizontal pipe fixings on 15mm copper pipe are given; 1800mm vertical and 1200mm horizontal.
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Test your knowledge on essential plumbing processes and regulations with this comprehensive quiz. Covering topics from job specifications to safety measures, it’s perfect for both beginners and advanced learners in the plumbing field.
