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