Questão 1
Questão
1/ Which part of the Building Regulations deals with the energy efficient
installation of central heating systems in domestic properties?
Responda
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a) Part G
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b) Part L1
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c) Part L2
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d) Part M
Questão 2
Questão
2/ Details of the heat output requirement for a particular radiator can be found in
which of the following documents?
Questão 3
Questão
3/ What is the likely outcome of rigidly fixing central heating pipework to the
notched sections in timber first floor joists?
Responda
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a) Rupture of the pipework
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b) A reduction in energy efficiency
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c) Corrosion of the pipework
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d) Expansion and contraction noise
Questão 4
Questão
4/ The main disadvantage of using a one pipe circuit to the radiators in a central
heating system is that –
Responda
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a) The last radiator on the circuit will be fed with water at a lower
temperature than the first
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b) The first radiator on the circuit will be fed with water at a lower
temperature than the last
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c) Pipework feeding all radiators must be 22mm in diameter
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d) The circuit cannot be pumped, gravity circulation must be used
Questão 5
Questão
5/ Which fully pumped central heating system control component is missing from
` the following diagram?
Responda
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a) Pump
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b) Cylinder thermostat
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c) Room thermostat
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d) Mid-position valve
Questão 6
Questão
6/ What is the minimum size of open vent pipe to a fully pumped central heating
system in a small domestic property?
Responda
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a) 10mm
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b) 15mm
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c) 22mm
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d) 28mm
Questão 7
Questão
7/ Which one of the following additional components will require to be installed
when replacing a single feed indirect cylinder with a double feed indirect
cylinder?
Responda
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a) Frost thermostat
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b) Feed and expansion cistern
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c) Cold water storage cistern
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d) Automatic bypass valve
Questão 8
Questão
What would be the main effect on the central heating system
if the circulator was installed in the position shown in this diagram?
Responda
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a. The system would be under negative pressure
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b. The system would be mostly under negative pressure
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c. The system would be pumping over the open vent
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d. The neutral position would be at the base of the open vent.
Questão 9
Questão
The feed and expansion cistern in an open vented central heating system
should be capable of receiving what percentage volume of water from the
heating system when heated –
Questão 10
Questão
The recommended vertical height from floor level to the position of a room
thermostat is –
Responda
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a) 1.0m
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b) 1.5m
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c) 2.0m
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d) 2.5m
Questão 11
Questão
Which air separator port in the following diagram is the flow pipe from the
boiler connected to?
Responda
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a) Port 1
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b) Port 2
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c) Port 3
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d) Port 4
Questão 12
Questão
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the installation of
thermostatic radiator valves?
Responda
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a) Thermostatic radiator valves may only be fitted to ground floor radiators in
a property
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b) Thermostatic radiator valves may only be fitted to first floor radiators in a
property
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c) All radiators in a property should be fitted with thermostatic radiator valves
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d) At least one radiator in a property should be fitted without a
thermostatic radiator valve
Questão 13
Questão
Which pipe connects to the AB port of the mid-position valve in the following
diagram?
Responda
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a) Open vent pipe
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b) Flow pipe to the cylinder
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c) Return pipe from the cylinder
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d) Flow pipe from the pump
Questão 14
Questão
Which of the following components is fitted at the high points in pipework in
central heating systems?
Questão 15
Questão
Central heating systems with metallic pipework materials are normally
soundness tested to what test pressure?
Responda
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a) 0.5 times the maximum operating pressure
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b) The maximum operating pressure
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c) 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure
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d) Twice the maximum operating pressure
Questão 16
Questão
Which of the following is part of the commissioning procedure for a new
central heating system?
Responda
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a) Hot flushing to assist with flux removal
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b) Disinfecting the system with chlorine
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c) Removing the feed & expansion cistern during filling
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d) Lubricating the circulating pump with oil
Questão 17
Questão
When replacing a radiator and its associated valves sited on the first floor of a
property which is the most efficient way of draining the water to undertake the
work?
Responda
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a) Turn off the valves and drain down the radiator
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b) Completely drain the whole system
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c) Drain the system to below the first floor
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d) Isolate the cistern and empty its contents
Questão 18
Questão
The safest method of ensuring that the electrical controls in a central heating
system cannot be re-activated during temporary decommissioning work is to –
Responda
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a) Isolate the system from the supply at the consumer unit and get on with
the work
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b) Switch off the supply to the system at the fused spur, retain the fuse
and check for safe isolation
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c) Switch off the supply to the system at the fused spur and check for safe
isolation
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d) Switch off the fused spur remove the wires from its outlet and tape up the
ends
Questão 19
Questão
What is the likely problem arising from a bypass not being fitted to an open
vented close-coupled fully pumped heating system controlled by 2 x two port
valves on the heating and hot water circuits?
Responda
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a) ‘Sucking down’ and ‘pumping over’ the open vent pipe
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b) Blockage occurring in the cold feed pipe
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c) Rapid pinhole corrosion of the radiators
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d) No cool water from the f & e cistern if the system overheats
Questão 20
Questão
Which of the following central heating components may contain a replaceable
packing gland?