Ph 2 307 - Central Heating checkpoint test

Which one of the following Building Regulations discusses the control of heating systems within new-build dwellings?

• Part L1a

• Part L1b

• Part L2a

• Part L2b

Which one of the following describes the purpose of background heating?

• Heat the property quicker than full central heating

• Heat only certain rooms in the property, as required

• Heat the property to a lower temperature than full central heating

• Heat the property to a higher temperature than full central heating

When joining the cold feed and open vent pipe to a open vent system, what is the correct order?

• Cold feed, Vent, Pump

• Vent, Cold feed, Pump

• Pump, Cold feed, Vent

• Pump, Vent, Cold feed

Which type of boiler utilises increased efficiency by recovering latent heat from the flue gases?

• Combination

• System

• Condensing

• Traditional

Identify the type of heating system shown in the image below.

• Open vented S plan

• Sealed S plan

• Open vented Y plan

• Sealed Y plan

An automatic bypass valve is activated by which of the following?

• Boiler shutting off

• Programmer being switched on

• Pressure created within the system

• Pressure of the incoming water service

The main reason a radiator should be installed 150mm above floor level is to…

• Reduce the risk of fire

• Allow the heat to circulate

• Protect the flooring from possible leaks

• Allow easier access for maintenance work

A thermostatic radiator valve opens and closes as a result of the temperature of the…

• Primary circuit

• Boiler

• The space it is installed in

• Return pipework

A pump should be positioned so that the heating system is operating under…

• No pressure

• Positive pressure

• Negative pressure

• Both positive and negative pressures

An automatic air vent should be positioned at the…

• Highest part of the system

• Lowest point of the system

• Point where the vent enters the system

• Point where the cold feed enters the system