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Unit 302/001: Understand and Apply Domestic Cold Water System Installation, Commissioning, Service and Maintenance Techniques

This document contains a 20 question multiple choice sample test on complex domestic cold water systems. The test is aimed at checking candidates' underpinning knowledge after completing lectures on the topic. It covers criteria from Unit 302/001 and should be completed as a closed book exercise within 30 minutes. The questions address topics like RPZ valve installation, backflow prevention devices, water regulations, pipe testing and commissioning of cold water systems.

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Unit 302/001: Understand and Apply Domestic Cold Water System Installation, Commissioning, Service and Maintenance Techniques

This document contains a 20 question multiple choice sample test on complex domestic cold water systems. The test is aimed at checking candidates' underpinning knowledge after completing lectures on the topic. It covers criteria from Unit 302/001 and should be completed as a closed book exercise within 30 minutes. The questions address topics like RPZ valve installation, backflow prevention devices, water regulations, pipe testing and commissioning of cold water systems.

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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating Unit 302/001 Sample questions

Unit 302/001: Understand and apply domestic cold water


system installation, commissioning, service and
maintenance techniques
Sample questions

Aim of the sample question paper


To check the underpinning knowledge of the candidates after the lectures have been
completed on complex cold water systems.

About the paper


The paper has 20 multiple choice questions and covers a range of criteria for this unit

Instructions on completing the paper


The paper should be completed as a CLOSED book exercise

The duration of the sample paper is 30 minutes.

Good luck with this sample paper!


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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating Unit 302/001 Sample questions

1. An RPZ valve should be installed with

a. an isolating valve upstream of the RPZ valve


b. an isolating valve downstream of the RPZ valve
c. an isolating valve both upstream and downstream of the RPZ valve
d. no isolating valves.

2. In which one of the following fluid categories does the domestic water from a
wash hand basin fall?

a. Category 1.
b. Category 2.
c. Category 3.
d. Category 4.

3. Under Regulation 5 of the Water Regulations, the water undertaker must be


informed when which one of the following operations is carried out?

a. Installation of a pump drawing more than 12 litres per minute.


b. Installation of a bidet without an ascending spray or flexible hose.
c. Installation of a bath with a capacity of less than 230 litres.
d. Installation of an RPZ valve to protect against a category 2 fluid.

4. What is the component labelled A in the diagram below?

a. Expansion cistern.
b. Break cistern.
c. Duplicate pumps.
d. Circulating pumps.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating Unit 302/001 Sample questions

5. The type of non-mechanical backflow prevention used on a domestic wash


hand basin is known as

a. AUK 1
b. AUK 2
c. AUK 3
d. AUK 4.

6. Which of the following items of legislation covers the requirements for the
hydraulic testing of cold water pipe lines?

a. Water Byelaws (England 2004).


b. British Standards 5449.
c. Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
d. Building Regulations Part G (P in Northern Ireland).

7. Which one of the following mechanical backflow prevention devices would be


used when installing a replacement hose union bib tap?

a. BA.
b. HUK1.
c. HA.
d. HC.

8. Which of the following types of air gap provides suitable backflow protection for
the taps in a wash hand basin installed in a hospital?

a. AB air gap.
b. AUK 1 air gap.
c. AUK 2 air gap.
d. AUK 3 air gap.

9. Service valves should be installed in which one of the following locations?

a. On the cold feed to the primary circuit.


b. On the cold feed pipe from the cold water storage cistern.
c. Immediately after the internal stop valve.
d. Immediately after the external stop valve.

10. Metallic cold water systems should be capable of withstanding an internal


pressure of

a. the maximum potential operating pressure


b. 1.5 times the maximum potential operating pressure
c. 2 times the maximum potential operating pressure
d. 3 times the maximum potential operating pressure.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating Unit 302/001 Sample questions

11. When preparing to commission a boosted cold water system in an occupied


block of flats, which one of the following should be advised of the work in the
first instance?

a. Water Supplier.
b. Occupants.
c. WRAS.
d. Building Control.

12. The performance specification of an RPZ valve would be found in which one of
the following?

a. WRAS Water fittings and Materials Guide.


b. BS6700.
c. Manufacturer’s instructions.
d. Water regulations guide.

13. For an RPZ valve to meet its product specification it should be

a. provided with a drain pipe via a tundish


b. installed without isolation valves
c. sited close to an electrical supply
d. only installed in a very low pressure supply.

14. What does the colour banding on the pipework in the diagram below indicate?

a. Recycled water supply pipe.


b. Cold water supply pipe.
c. Fire fighting water supply pipe.
d. Private water supply pipe.

15. When flushing a domestic cold water system, which one of the following types
of liquid should be used?

a. Concentrated disinfectant.
b. Drinking water.
c. Diluted disinfectant.
d. Recycled water.

16. Which of the following items of information should be recorded on the


commissioning record for a boosted cold water system in a block of flats?

a. Details of the installation sequence and programme.


b. Results of the risk assessments carried out.
c. COSHH assessment results of materials used.
d. Component performance details against the specifications.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating Unit 302/001 Sample questions

17. When handing over a newly commissioned domestic cold water system, the
customer should be advised

a. only to drink water from the hot tap if boiled first


b. which tap outlets are suitable for drinking water
c. that the water feed and expansion cistern is wholesome water
d. harvested rainwater is suitable for cooking if boiled first.

18. Pressure testing of underground service pipework should take place

a. before back filling has started


b. after approval from the Clerk of Works
c. after back filling has been completed
d. after approval from the Water Supplier.

19. Which one of the following is considered the best way to present design
information?

a. Rough sketches.
b. Spreadsheets.
c. Scale drawings.
d. Not to scale drawings.

20. Pipework made from which one of the following materials is susceptible to blue
water corrosion?

a. Plastic.
b. Low carbon steel.
c. Stainless steel.
d. Copper.

End of sample questions

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