Plumbing Knowledge Quiz

Which information source gives details on who is responsible for cutting holes in walls and floors for pipe work systems?

• Construction blueprints

• Building codes

• Project specifications

• Safety manuals

What item of equipment would you use to provide light in a roof space if no other light source was available?

• Flashlight

• Candle

• Lantern

• Headlamp

Who provides a delivery advice note and what is its purpose?

• The supplier provides it to confirm delivery details.

• The customer provides it to request delivery.

• The courier provides it to track the shipment.

• The warehouse provides it to manage inventory.

The quantity of materials available for use on site can be found in which document on a building site?

• Material Requisition Form

• Inventory Report

• Site Diary

• Bill of Quantities

What visible sign would alert you to the fact that a gas fire has not been installed correctly or was not operating correctly?

• Yellow or orange flame instead of blue

• Loud noise from the gas fire

• Gas fire turns off automatically

• Gas fire does not produce heat

The required distance between the centres of two elbows in a copper pipeline is 360mm. The X factor of the elbows is 16mm. What length of pipe should be cut to accurately give these centres when the pipe is installed?

• 328mm

• 344mm

• 360mm

• 376mm

What is the correct course of action to take if you arrive at a job and no dustsheets are in your vehicle? The job is to remove a back boiler and a lot of dust is liable to be produced.

• Proceed with the job without dustsheets.

• Go back to get dustsheets.

• Use available materials to cover the area.

• Cancel the job.

State in your own words the main role of a quantity surveyor.

• To design buildings and structures

• To manage construction projects

• To estimate and control construction costs

• To oversee the safety of construction sites

Which document would give a list of replacement parts for a combination boiler?

• User Manual

• Installation Guide

• Parts Catalogue

• Warranty Document

Which item of sanitaryware should be replaced first when replacing a bathroom suite?

• Toilet

• Sink

• Bathtub

• Shower