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City & Guilds 9189, 6189 & 6035 Unit 003 Environmental Awareness
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City & Guilds 9189, 6189 & 6035 Unit 003 Environmental awareness Plumbing - Plumbing
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Upon the completion of an installation job, the customer should always be left with?
The receipts for all the materials used
An assortment of spare parts for each new appliance
The delivery notes for the appliances fitted
Guidance literature from manufacturers
2
What do the initials SAP stand for?
Seasonal Adjustment Procedures
Standard Architectural Practice
Seasonal Adjustment Protection
Standard Assessment Procedure
3
Which one of the following is a non-renewable fuel source?
Natural Gas supplied for heating purposes
Solar heating used for domestic hot water
Hydro-electric power for industrial purposes
Electrical energy produced by a wind farm
4
An environmentally friendly benefit of prefabrication is that?
Large pipework runs can be fixed in one go with min effort
Pipework is fixed in sections
Joints can be soldered individually
Multiple soldering of joints is carried out at the same time
5
Which of the following appliances requires specialist disposal?
Refrigerator
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Gas cooker
6
What is the correct term for recycling waste water?
Grey water recycling
Green water recycling
Blue water recycling
Black water recycling
7
Savings can be made in the amount of fuel used to heat a house, by advising the customer of the
Outputs from individual radiators
Best settings for heating system controls
Rating of the boiler on full load
Cost of fuel from different suppliers
8
The most damaging effect on the environment would be to?
Pour coloured dye down a gulley
Flush out sediment from a cold water cistern
Pour waste cutting oil down a gulley
Flush out a domestic central heating system
9
The main aim of energy conservation is to reduce?
Domestic fuel bills
CFC levels
Emissions of CO into the atmosphere
Emissions of CO² into the atmosphere
10
Which one of the following organisations provides information about alternative energy sources?
SEDBUK
Greenpeace
HSE
Energy Saving Trust
11
Which of the following is true?
Biomass is carbon neutral
Solar panels must face north towards the sun
Solar thermal has a low set-up cost
Air and ground source heat pumps are high maintenance
12
The Code for Sustainable Homes is aimed at which sector of the construction industry?
Civil
Industrial
Commercial
Domestic
13
The symbol used to indicate that an appliance is energy efficient is?
C
B
A
D
14
Customers who are interested in energy efficiency should consult Building Regulation?
Part M (Approved document M1)
Part K (Approved document K1)
Part J (Approved document J1)
Part L (Approved document L1)
15
Which one of the following is a renewable energy source?
Natural gas
Wood chip burning boiler
Oil
LPG
16
What type of environmentally friendly power can be used directly for hot water heating purposes
Solar photovoltaic
Wind
Solar
Hydroelectric
17
Which one of the following is not a zero carbon source of energy?
Solar thermal
Tidal power
Hydroelectric
Solar photovoltaic
18
What part of the Building Regulations covers SAP (The Standard Assessment Procedure)?
Part M
Part G
Part L
Part F
19
The energy efficiency of a domestic hot water system will be reduced by the use of?
Pipe ‘T’s
3-port mid position valves
Dead legs
Bypasses
20
What following processes uses a non-renewable fossil fuel as part of the jointing process?
Jointing copper pipework with compression fittings
Soldered jointing of copper pipework
Jointing malleable steel pipe by screw thread fittings
Push fit plastics pipework connections
21
A boiler interlock is?
An arrangement of system controls
A situation in which the boiler fires continually
A boiler fault which prevents it from firing up
A failure of the boiler feed to the hot water cylinder
22
The most energy efficient boiler is the?
Combination boiler
Combined primary storage unit
Condensing boiler
Economy 7 boiler
23
Applying good energy efficiency procedures should ensure reduced emissions of?
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
Carbon monoxide
Methane
24
Which one of the following is a non-renewable fuel source?
Solar thermal panel
Wind turbine
Natural gas
Ground source heat pump
25
Disposal of which one of the following household appliances is controlled by legislation?
Gas cookers
Refrigerators
Dishwashers
Washing machines
26
Which one of the following does not produce emissions that are hazardous to the environment?
Cylinder heated by solar power
Oil fired central heating boiler
Gas central heating boiler
Gas multi-point water heater
27
Ground source and air source heat pumps work on the same principle as which domestic appliance?
A Refrigerator
A Boiler
A Water softener
A Television
28
Which one of the following types of fuel does not contain carbon?
Solar radiation
Natural gas
Oil
LPG
29
Fuels fall into two categories. What are these two categories?
Renewable and waste
Non-renewable and usable
Renewable and non-renewable
Expensive and cheap
30
Which would help to increase the energy efficiency of a central heating system?
Immersion key
Radiator clamp
Thermostatic Radiator Valve
Two-way gate valve
31
What term do we use to describe the image?
Tidal energy
Propeller array
Wave array
Costal energy
32
In order to reduce carbon emissions, what must a new building have?
GHS certificate
CWSC
SAP rating
GHSP
33
To improve the efficiency of a central heating system, the first suggested action should be to?
Renew the pump and valves
Correctly set the system controls
Fit a non-return valve to the cylinder
Replace the mid position valve
34
Which one of the following is a non-renewable fuel source?
LPG
Solar thermal array
Wind turbine
Ground source heat pump
35
What term do we use to describe the image?
Slinkey source heat pump system
Air source heat pump system
Flat source heat pump system
Ground source heat pump system
36
Which friendly way of reducing limescale in hot water pipework and appliances is the use of a?
Electrolytic scale inhibitor
Power flusher
Chemical inhibitor
Non acidic de-scaler
37
Who is allowed to decommission refrigerant circuits on a ground source heat pump?
F gas qualified person
Domestic gas qualified person
Heat pump installer
Industrial gas qualified person
38
What does SEDBUK stand for?
Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK
Scheme for Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK
Standards of Effectiveness of Domestic Boilers in the UK
Seasonal Effectiveness of Domestic Boilers in the UK
39
How long should a business keep a Waste Transfer Note?
For at least three years
For at least two years
For at least one year
For at least four years
40
The main advantage of dressing (pre fabricating) radiators prior to installation, is that it?
Helps to ensure none of the valve components are lost
Reduces the risk of leakage
Reduces the risk of damage to the décor
Makes the radiator easier to handle
41
Building Regulations for newly built dwellings require?
Insulation of all pipework in airing cupboards
Control of space heating temperatures
Minimum space heating temperatures
Insulation of all surface mounted pipework
42
What term do we use to describe the image?
Propeller array
Wind farm
Wind array
Turbine farm
43
Which one of the following is a renewable energy source?
Oil
LPG
Natural gas
Ground source heat pump
44
To ensure compliance with Building Regulation requirements, primary pipework must be insulated?
Within 1.5 m of the cylinder
Within 1.0 m of the cylinder
Within 2.0 m of the cylinder
Within 0.5 m of the cylinder
45
Which one of the following materials should be separated from rubbish that will be burnt?
Polystyrene packaging
Cardboard packaging
Shavings
Steel wool
46
What is the minimum efficiency percentage for gas boilers fitted in new buildings?
86%
90%
96%
80%
47
When decommissioning, which of the following processes is most beneficial to the environment?
No need to sort waste this is done at the disposal site
Taking all waste to a specialist disposal site
Leaving waste for the customer to dispose of correctly
Sorting waste before disposal
48
The plumbing installer should provide the householder with?
The servicing procedures for appliances
A Bill of Quantities for the installation
Completion certificates for drainage work
The operating instructions for appliances
49
Which one of the following is low carbon technology?
Biomass
Tidal
Wind
Natural gas
50
On a large construction site, waste materials should normally be disposed of by?
Burning (incineration)
Ground-workers
Burying it under topsoil
Putting it in skips
51
Which of the following does not produce emissions that are hazardous to the environment?
Solar power
Oil-fired boiler
Gas multi-point boiler
Gas central heating boiler
52
Which of the following installation procedures uses the least amount of non-renewable resources
Jointing ground floor pipework, then all 1st floor pipework
Carrying out all soldered pipework jointing at the same time
Jointing pipework in sections
Jointing each solder fitting separately
53
How many litres of water are used in a low-volume flush WC, on a full flush?
6 litres
5 litres
7 litres
8 litres
54
What does WRAS stand for?
Water Related Advisory Scheme
Water Regulations Arbitration Scheme
Water Regulations Advice Systems
Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
55
Which one of the following can be supplied with water from a rainwater harvesting system?
Shower
Toilet cistern
Bath tap
Kitchen sink
56
In terms of energy efficiency the term SEDBUK relates to the?
Amount of harmful emissions from a domestic property
Type of energy used to power a domestic heating system
Maximum energy output of a boiler
Seasonal efficiency of a boiler
57
What could be reduced if rainwater harvesting was installed extensively in a specific area?
Instances of flooding during heavy rainfall
The instances of overflows from cold water storage tanks
The growth of grass and flowers
The instances of burst main cold water supply pipes
58
It is suspected that asbestos has been discovered. A plumber’s first action should be to?
Thoroughly soak the material in water and continue with work
Contact HSE directly and ask them to send out an inspector
Stop work immediately & report it to your supervisor
Ring the company office and ask for the appropriate PPE
59
The best way to help ensure minimal wastage of materials, is to?
Measure accurately
Use more ‘T’ pieces
Use more pipe bends
Use more elbow connections
60
An example of an environmentally sound process, is jointing?
Rainwater gutter by snap-in type joints
Plastic water pipes by means of solvent cement
Steel pipes by oxy-acetypene welding
Copper pipe by means of soldered joints
61
Which one of the following has the highest efficiency rating?
A natural gas fire
An LPG fire
An oil fired boiler
An electric fire
62
Before a septic tank can be constructed, approval must be obtained from the?
Building Control Department
Local Water Company
Environment Agency
Health & Safety Commission
63
Which one of the following is a non-renewable fuel source?
Hydro-electric power for industrial purposes
Electrical energy produced by a wind farm
LPG Gas supplied for heating purposes
Solar heating used for domestic hot water
64
How many litres of water are used in a low-volume flush WC, on a short flush?
6 litres
3 litres
4 litres
5 litres
65
Carbon dioxide is produced when using?
Solvent cement for plastics pipework
Lubricating oil in threading machines
LPG heating equipment
Fluxes for soldering
66
Which one of the following types of packaging should never be disposed of by burning?
Polystyrene
Cardboard
Wooden crates
Wooden pallets
67
Which one of the following is classified as toxic waste?
PVC
Copper pipe
Scrap metal
Refrigerants
68
It is essential for a plumber to contact the site supervisor?
Before soldering a series of joints
If there has been a delivery of sheet lead to site
Before installing a central heating boiler
If the presence of asbestos is suspected
69
The most energy efficient jointing method is?
Oxy-acetylene welding
Soldered fittings
Solvent cement welding
Push fit fittings
70
Which one of the following is a renewable energy source?
Oil
Natural gas
Solar power
LPG
71
Which one of the following is a non-renewable fuel source?
Electrical energy produced by a wind farm
Oil supplied for heating purposes
Solar heating used for domestic hot water
Hydro-electric power for industrial purposes
72
Which one of the following is the best way to get rid of scrap waste copper pipework?
By fly tipping
Take it to a local tip facility
Take it to a scrap merchant
Never remove scrap as it is against the law
73
Which one of the following is classified as a high carbon producer?
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
Natural gas
Biomass
Wind power
74
Installing which one of the following is most likely to help reduce water consumption?
Dual flush cisterns
A warning pipe
A double check valve
An overflow pipe
75
Which of the following is one of the key aims of the Water Regulations?
To prevent the waste of water
To consume water
To waste water
To prevent the use of water
