Question 1
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In a two pipe central heating system:
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a. The flow and return water mixes
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b. The flow and return water is kept separate
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c. The flow and return water is at the same temperature
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d. The flow water is at a lower temperature than the return water.
Question 2
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The boiler position can be higher than the hot water cylinder in a:
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a. System with microbore heating with gravity primaries
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b. Combined hot water and heating system with vented primaries
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c. One pipe gravity system
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d. Fully pumped sealed system.
Question 3
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This symbol from BS 1192 indicates a central heating component. Where in a central heating system would this be found?
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a. Cold feed from the feed and expansion cistern
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b. The primary flow to the hot water cylinder
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c. Immediately after the circulator and before the zone valve
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d.On a sealed system filling loop.
Question 4
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Which of the following components could be fitted with a remote sensor?
Question 5
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Which one of the following components allows the customer independent control of
the hot water and central heating system?
Question 6
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Which of the following assists in the removal of flux from central heating pipework?
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a.Adding an inhibitor to the system after commissioning
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b.Setting the working temperature of the system to a maximum of 650 oC
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c. Flushing the system out prior to the handover
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d.Setting the circulator to maximum for 1 hour after soundness testing.
Question 7
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The steps to take prior to temporarily decommissioning a central heating system,
so that an additional radiator can be installed, would include:
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a. Check for safe isolation of central heating system, then drain down
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b.Switch off programmer so there is no call for heat, then drain down
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c. Apply temporary continuity bonding to system, then drain down
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d.Bung F&E and apply temporary continuity bonding to flow and return pipework.
Question 8
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The customer complains that the downstairs radiators are cold and the upstairs
radiators are only lukewarm. This is likely to be caused by a faulty:
Question 9
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. Hot water circulates to each radiator by gravity in which of the following systems?
Question 10
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A zone valve in an S plan central heating system is designed to:
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a.Allow the central heating system never to reach 1000 oC
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b.Stop the circulator noise from entering the central heating system
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c. Isolate the central heating circuit when there is no demand
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d.Prevent the flow and return waters from mixing.
Question 11
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The main objective of installing a central heating system in a property is:
Question 12
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When installing a central heating system using polybutylene pipe, the most
common jointing method used is:
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a. Compression type A fittings
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b.Solvent welded fittings
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c. End feed solder fittings
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d.Push fit fittings.
Question 13
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Which Building Regulation covers the energy efficiency requirements for central
heating systems?
Question 14
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One advantage of installing a fully pumped central heating system is:
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a. It is cheap to install
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b.It allows each room to be heated to a regulated temperature
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c. It controls the heat recovery time economically
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d. There is no danger of overheating.
Question 15
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The type of copper commonly used in the installation of central heating systems
within domestic properties is:
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a. R290 hard
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b.R250 half hard
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c. R220 half hard
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d. R290 soft coils.
Question 16
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. In which of the following situations is it important to insulate central heating
pipework?
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a.Bathroom and north facing kitchen
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b. From the boiler to the index radiator
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c. The loft area and under the suspended timber floor downstairs
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d.Any run of pipework over 3 metres in length, as per BS 12828.
Question 17
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What would be the main effect on the central heating system
if the circulator was installed in the position shown in this diagram?
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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.
Question 18
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What would be the Delta T temperature between a system with a flow temperature
of 600 oC, a return temperature of 400 oC, and an ambient air temperature of 200 oC.
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a. 100 oC
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b. 200 oC
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c. 300 oC
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d. 400 oC
Question 19
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Identify one advantage of underfloor heating:
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a. Cheap and easy to install
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b. No requirement for balancing the system
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c.Even spread of heat in each room
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d. Does not need to be fully pumped.
Question 20
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Out of the following locations, where would the air vents be located on a central
heating system?
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a. Immediately above the circulator
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b.At the top of every radiator
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c. Just prior to each zone valve
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d. On the cold feed to the air separator.