Common Plumbing Processes Mock 2 PDF

# COMMON PLUMBING PROCESSES MOCK 2 ## 1. The requirements for drilling timber floor joists to accommodate water systems pipework can be found in the **(b) Construction Regulations** ## 2. Which one of the following items of PPE would a plumber require when working in a roof space insulated with m...

# COMMON PLUMBING PROCESSES MOCK 2 ## 1. The requirements for drilling timber floor joists to accommodate water systems pipework can be found in the **(b) Construction Regulations** ## 2. Which one of the following items of PPE would a plumber require when working in a roof space insulated with mineral wool? **(c) Dust mask.** ## 3. Before starting work replacing a bathroom suite in an occupied dwelling, a plumber should first **(a) make sure that the customers property in the immediate work area is protected** ## 4. To avoid damage to a customer's property when removing an old galvanised cold water cistern from the roof space, a plumber should **(b) seal all the outlets to prevent discoloured water running out onto the floor coverings** ## 5. Which one of the following items should be left with the customer when the installation of a new boiler is completed? **(a) User instructions.** ## 6. When delivering materials to site, the supplier should provide the person receiving the materials with a **(b) delivery advice note** ## 7. Confirmation of the exact price of materials from a plumber's merchant are contained in the **(d) invoice.** ## 8. On a multi-dwelling site, a plumber can determine the progress of other trades by referring to the **(a) Work Programme** ## 9. The most secure method of storing sanitaryware prior to installation on site is **(c) with protective packaging to a limited height in locked storage** ## 10. Whilst working on a bathroom installation in a property, a plumber suspects there may be a leak on the gas meter. The correct course of action would be to **(b) advise Gas Safe** ## 11. Refer to Figure 1 which shows a 15 mm copper pipe with a single 90° bend. The overall length of pipe required to make the bend is **(b) 981 mm** * Figure 1: A diagram of a copper pipe with a 90° bend, with the following information: Dimension A= 500mm, Dimension B= 400mm, Bend radius= 90mm. Formula = 2 x 3.142 x R divided by 4. ## 12. A pipe should always be sleeved where it **(b) passes through a brick wall** ## 13. Which one of the following fittings requires the application of solder wire during the jointing process? **(d) End feed.** ## 14. The Building Regulations requirement for cutting the depth of notches in timber floor joists, where D=Depth, is **(b) 1/8 D** ## 15. When jointing copper pipe, the action to take after the pipe has been cut to size using a junior hack saw is **(d) de-burr the inside and outside of the end of the pipe.** ## 16. Which one of the following would be the most appropriate for bending a 20 mm low carbon steel pipe? **(b) Hydraulic press bender.** * Figure 2: A diagram of a fixing device. ## 17. Refer to Figure 2. The fixing device shown should be used in **(a) concrete** ## 18. The main purpose of a heat resistant mat when using a blow torch on soldered fittings, is to **(d) prevent the possibility of building fabric catching fire.** ## 19. The person who ensures that buildings conform to regulations on public health, safety, conservation and access for the disabled, is the **(c) Building Control Officer** ## 20. The person responsible for managing the costs of a contract, to ensure that the initial budget is not exceeded, is the **(a) quantity surveyor** ## 21. ‘Mushrooming’ is most likely to occur on a **(b) cold chisel** ## 22. A 32 tooth hacksaw blade would be best suited for use on a pipe made of **(d) 22 mm copper.** ## 23. The most appropriate organisation to contact for advice about the disposal of disinfection fluids, would be the **(d) Water Undertaker.** ## 24. When replacing the parts in a water softener, the plumber should refer to the **(c) manufacturer’s instructions** ## 25. Which one of the following maintenance documents would a plumbing contractor use to plan the work activities on a long term maintenance contract? **(a) The Work Programme.** ## 26. Which one of the following should be notified before turning off the water supply to an occupied dwelling prior to maintenance work? **(b) Customer** ## 27. A bathroom suite in a one bathroom occupied dwelling is to be replaced. To minimise disruption to the customer the plumber should first install the **(c) WC suite** ## 28. A maintenance job requires a customer's expensive lounge carpet to be completely taken up. The most appropriate action for the plumbing contractor would be to **(c) discuss with the customer and agree a course of action that is acceptable to both parties** ## 29. Upon completion of a long term planned maintenance contract, the customer should be issued with the **(a) Maintenance Records** ## 30. Whilst working in an occupied dwelling, a plumber identifies that the earth equipotential bonding is inadequate. The appropriate course of action would be to **(a) advise the customer of the problem**