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According to the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide, a device that takes heat energy from a low-temperature source and upgrades it to a temperature that could be used for heating, is known as a:
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Which one of the following is used to indicate the U value through a building fabric?
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a) W/m² ºC.
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b) W/m³ ºC.
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c) W x r ºC.
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d) W + r ºC.
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Which one of the following Building Regulations covers the requirements for combustion appliances?
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a) Part A (C in Northern Ireland).
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b) Part J (N in Northern Ireland).
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c) Part L (K in Northern Ireland).
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d) Part P (P in Northern Ireland).
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Which one of the following government departments provides information on the Boiler Efficiency Database?
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a) DfES. (Department for Education and Skills ..(DfES)
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b) DEFRA. (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
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c) BERR. (Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
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d) DIUS. (Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
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A central heating system in which the water supplied to the system is fed directly from the cold water supply pipe is
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According to the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide, what is the minimum SEDBUK value for a gas or oil fired central heating boiler installed in an existing dwelling after 1 April 2007?
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a) 76%.
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b) 80%.
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c) 82%.
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d) 86%.
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Which one of the following methods is usually preferred for determining the boiler output when replacing an existing oil or gas fired boiler?
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a) Replace like for like.
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b) Whole house boiler sizing method.
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c) Add 30% to existing output.
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d) Only use SEDBUK band D boilers.
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According to the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide, which one of the following organisations operates an approvals scheme for solid fuel boilers and heating appliances?
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a) CORGI.
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b) OFTEC.
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c) HETAS.
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d) NICEIC.
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Which one of the following should be the minimum distance, in mm, between a boiler flue and any combustible material when it passes through a cupboard?
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a) 10.
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b) 15.
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c) 25.
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d) 50.
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Which one of the following would be the most desirable pump location in an open vented fully pumped central heating system?
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Which one of the following is the name of the point at which an expansion vessel connects to a central heating system?
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a) Negative point.
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b) Neutral point.
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c) Positive point.
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d) Central point.
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The condensate pipework from a high efficiency (condensing) boiler should be laid at a minimum fall of
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a) 1.5º
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b) 2.5º
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c) 5º
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d) 10º
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Which one of the following test methods is used to determine the soundness of a central heating system?
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a) Hydraulic pressure.
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b) Visual inspection.
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c) Hydrostatic pressure.
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d) Pneumatic pressure.
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Which one of the following types of central heating system is shown in the Figure?
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a) Fully pumped system with 2 x two port valves.
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b) Fully pumped system with mid-position valve.
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c) Pumped heating with unvented hot water.
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d) Sealed central heating system.
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Which one of the following types of central heating system is shown in the Figure?
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a) Pumped heating with unvented hot water.
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b) Fully pumped system with 2 x two port valves.
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c) Sealed central heating system.
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d) Fully pumped system with 3 ports valve.
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Which one of the following types of central heating system is shown in the Figure?
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a) Fully pumped system with 2 x two port valves.
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b) Fully pumped system with mid-position valve.
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c) Pumped heating with unvented hot water.
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d) Sealed central heating system.
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Which one of the following is the likely effect on the heating system when the pump is positioned as shown in the Figure?
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a) The system is put under neutral pressure.
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b) The system is put under positive pressure.
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c) Water is likely to be pumped over the vent.
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d) Air would be sucked in through the vent.
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Which one of the following is the likely effect on the heating system when the pump is positioned as shown in the Figure?
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a) The system is put under neutral pressure.
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b) The system is put under positive pressure.
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c) Water is likely to be pumped over the vent.
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d) Air would be sucked in through the vent.
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In the central heating system shown in the Figure , what is the name of Component A
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The minimum size of earthling cable, in mm, used to bond the main services in a domestic property is
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a) 2.5 mm2
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b) 6 mm2
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c) 10mm2
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d) 12 mm2
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Which one of the following items of equipment could be used to test temperature differential between the heating flow and return pipework?
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a) Multi-meter
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b) Manometer.
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c) Ammeter.
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d) Digital thermometer.
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The pressure gauge in a sealed heating system should be capable of reading a pressure range, in bars, of
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a) 0 to 3
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b) 0 to 4
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c) 1 to 4
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d) 2 to 5.
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When commissioning a gas fired combination boiler, which one of the following activities should be carried out after turning on the mains water supply?
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a) Check the water level is correct in the CWSC.
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b) Purge the hot water pipework of air.
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c) Check the water level is correct in the F&E cistern.
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d) Isolate the boiler at the fused spur outlet.
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Information related to the performance specification of an LPG fired central heating boiler is obtained from
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When commissioning a gas fired system boiler, adjustment to the heat output of the boiler is achieved by
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a) adjusting the room thermostat
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b) adjusting the cylinder thermostat
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c) range rating the boiler
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d) balancing the system.
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Which one of the following would be the first action prior to de-commissioning a central heating system in an unoccupied dwelling?
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a) Seek permission to carry out the work from the Local Authority.
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b) Contact the utility services to isolate the gas and electricity supplies to the building.
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c) Ensure that the content of the heating system is drained into containers and disposed of.
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d) Ensure that all the incoming services have been safely isolated.
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Which one of the following would contain a fault finding chart for a specific solid fuel boiler?
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When determining the output of a gas central heating boiler, how many kW should be allowed for the hot water heating circuit with a cylinder of 100 – 120 litres?
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a) 2 kW.
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b) 4 kW.
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c) 6 kW.
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d) 8 kW.
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Which one of the following should be included on a Benchmark Service Interval Record?
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a) Flow and return temperature.
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b) Gas inlet pressure.
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c) Gas Safe Register ID card serial number.
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d) Gas flue analysis results.
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The Domestic Heating Compliance Guide refers to ‘boiler interlock’. This can be described as a
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a) wiring arrangement preventing the boiler from firing when each circuit has shut off
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b) security setting on the boiler to prevent the possibility of tampering by the customer
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c) wiring arrangement to remove the residual heat from the boiler to the heat leak radiator
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d) system of isolating the boiler when the frost thermostat is activated.
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According to the Domestic Heating Compliance Guide, a heating system that supplies heat to a number of dwellings from a common heat source is known as
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On boilers fitted with digital displays, which one of the following display codes takes priority over other codes?
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a) Status.
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b) Diagnostic.
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c) Fault.
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d) Memory.
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Which one of the following government departments provides information on the Boiler Efficiency Database?
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a) DfES.
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b) DEFRA.
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c) BERR.
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d) DIUS.
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Guidance on how to satisfy the Building Regulations energy efficiency requirements when carrying out central heating work on new buildings can be found in
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a) Approved Document E (B in Northern Ireland)
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b) Approved Document G (C in Northern Ireland)
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c) Approved Document J (E in Northern Ireland)
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d) Approved Document L1A (F1 in Northern Ireland).
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When installing a high efficiency (condensing boiler), provision must be made for a
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a) discharge pipe run to a drain or soakaway
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b) double check valve to be installed on the primary flow
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c) single check valve to be installed on the vent pipe
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d) flow meter to be installed on the gas valve.
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Which one of the following is the name of Component A shown in the Figure?
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Which one of the following is the normal pressure for soundness testing a wet central heating system?
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a) 0.5 times the maximum operating pressure.
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b) 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure.
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c) 2 times the maximum operating head.
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d) 2.5 times the maximum operating head.
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14 Which one of the following types of central heating system is shown in the Figure?
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a) Fully pumped system with 2 x two port valves.
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b) Fully pumped system with mid-position valve.
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c) Pumped heating with gravity primary flow and return.
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d) Sealed central heating system.
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Which one of the following is the likely effect on the heating system when the pump is positioned as shown in the Figure?
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a) The system is put under negative pressure.
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b) The system is put under positive pressure.
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c) Water is likely to be pumped over the vent.
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d) Air would be sucked in through the vent.
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Which one of the following is the correct size of fuse, in amps, for protecting a domestic central heating circuit?
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a) 3 amp
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b) 5. amp
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c) 13. amp
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d) 16. amp
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The pressure relief valve in a sealed heating system should discharge at what pressure?
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a) 1bar
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b) 2 bars
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c) 3 bars
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d) 4 bars
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The meaning of the status codes on the digital display indicator on a central heating boiler can be obtained from
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Information related to the performance specification of a natural gas fired central heating boiler is obtained from
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When commissioning central heating systems, manufacturers generally recommend that the system is
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a) flushed, run at operating temperature, drained, flushed and re-charged
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b) tested at operating temperature for 30 minutes at 0.5 times operating pressure
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c) left for a period of 24 hours before being put into service after commissioning
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d) tested at 0.5 times normal operating temperature for 15 minutes.
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Which one of the following system components provides an indication that a sealed central heating system has been installed?
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a) Heat leak radiator.
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b) mid position valve.
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c) Expansion vessel.
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d) Air separator.
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Which one of the following would contain a fault finding chart for a specific high efficiency gas systems boiler?
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a) British Standard 6700.
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b) Domestic Heating Compliance Guide.
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c) Manufacturer’s instructions.
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d) British Standard 5449.
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Insufficient water flow rate through the heat exchanger of a boiler is usually the cause of
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Which one of the following shown in the Figure is a manufacturer’s replacement part for a typical gas fired combination boiler?
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Your Diploma in plumbing level 3 is an NVQ qualification
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When completing your plumbing L3 diploma you will be gas qualified engineer
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The Gas (Installation & Use), Regulation 3, specifies the qualifications required to carry out work in relation to gas fittings and gas storage. Which one of the following describes the minimum level of qualification required?
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A) A fully qualified plumber to NVQ Level 3 standard.
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B) A member of a class of person approved by HSE
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C) A person regularly attending manufacture appliance training courses
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D) A person that has successfully completed an accredited course
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What type of open vented system is shown in the diagram?
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a) Fully pumped with two mid position valves.
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b) Partially pumped heating with gravity hot water.
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c) Fully pumped with 2 x two port valves.
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d) Partially pumped using a mid position valve.
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What is the main feature when designing a space heating circuit to a dwelling with a floor area In excess of 150 m²
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a) A single zone with weather compensated control and optimum start.
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b) A single zone with optimum start and TRVs on all radiators
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c) Multiple zones with separate time and temperature controls
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d) Multiple zones with a single time controller and TRVs on each radiator.
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Which one of the following identifies this process occurs whereby the outside temp of the building is measured in order to adjust the heating start time?
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a) Optimum start.
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b) Delayed start.
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c ) Thermo start
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d) Manual start.
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Which one of the following types of heating system uses the components In the image shown?
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a) C Plan.
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d) W Plan.
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c) S Plan.
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b) Y Plan,
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which one of the following statements best describes the function of a Boiler interlock
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a) A bypass arrangement in the primary flow and return to assist the boiler in removing excess hot water.
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b) A wiring arrangement that permits the frost stat to override all other controls when the outside temperature rises
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c) An arrangement permitting hot water to be obtained without the heating circuit being in operation
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d) A wiring arrangement that prevents the boiler firing unless there IS a demand from either the water of space heating
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Which one of the following Is a correct description of the circuit shown?
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A- Fully pumped hot water and multiple space heating system.
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B- Fully pumped incorporating two 2 port valves.
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C- Fully pumped incorporating a 3 port valve.
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D- Fully pumped heating, gravity hot water.
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which one of the following heating systems is Indicated by the wiring diagram shown?
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A- Fully pumped hot water and multiple space heating system.
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B- Fully pumped incorporating two 2 port valves.
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C- Fully pumped incorporating a 3 port valve.
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D- Fully pumped heating, gravity hot water.
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Which one of the following heating systems is indicated by the wiring diagram shown?
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a) S plan plus
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b) C plan plus
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c) W plan
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d) Y plan
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Work is being undertaken on the wiring centre of a central system. Which one of the following actions should be taken in addition to switching off the electrical supply at the fuse spur?
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a) Ask the customer to turn off the supply and explain it is their responsibility.
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b) Use a notice which is placed on the consumer unit stating “Do not use”
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c) Remove and retain the fuse and check for safe isolation of the supply.
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d) Turn off the electrical supply and carry out the work methodically.
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A ring final circuit requires the addition of a fused connection for a boiler. Which one of the following indicate the most suitable location to conduct safe isolation in order to carry out this work
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a) The consumer Unit main switch.
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b) The circuit breaker for the circuit
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c) The boiler time clock/controller.
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d) At the supplier's main cut out fuse
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What does the use of low loss headers on multi boiler central heating installations enable?
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A- Smaller capacity F&E cisterns
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B- A number of balanced independent pump circuits.
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C- filling loop to be of smaller diameter.
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D- A reduction in operating pressure in the system.
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Which one of the following identifies the most important factor when calculating the pipework size for a heating system?
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A- Water density
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B- Water velocity.
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C- Water hardness
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D- Water viscosity.
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What type of heating component is shown in the image?
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Both the pressure relief and temperature control valves fail in a sealed heating system. What is the likely outcome in such situation?
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A- The boiler may stop working.
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B- The pump may stop working
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C- The pressure vessel may explode.
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D- The pressure vessel may overflow.
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For safety reason, it is important for pressure relief valves to be installed correctly. At what pressure Is a pressure relief valve on a combination boiler normally set to discharge
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A- 1.5 bar.
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B- 2 5 bar.
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C- 3 bar.
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D- 3.5 bar
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which one of the following best describes an advantage of using a sealed central heating system?
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A- lt is less expensive to install.
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B- lt can serve longer dead legs
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C- lt has a manual test devise.
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D- lt produces more heat
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In a sealed central heating system, which one of the following replaces the open vent pipe in a conventional system?
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The most appropriate position for an expansion vessel is indicated by which one of the following points in the system?
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Which type of fuel would not be used in rural areas of the UK where access to a piped fuel supply Is unavailable?
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A- Fuel oil
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B- Natural gas.
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C- Heat pumps.
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D- Solid fuel.
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what type of gas heating boiler component is shown In the Image?
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A- Boiler hood.
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B- heat exchanger.
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C- pressure gauge.
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D- a gas burner.
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What type of gas heating boiler component is shown in the image?
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which one of the following boilers requires a drainage pipe to discharge the water produced during the combustion process?
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A- back boiler
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B- combination boiler.
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C- independent boiler
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D- Condensing boiler.