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CSCS Plumbing Mock Test

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You need to answer at least 32 out of 35 questions correctly to pass the CSCS Plumbing (JIB) Test for Specialists. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. What should you do if you arrive at a job which involves using ladder access to the roof and you notice that the ladder has been painted? Give one answer
A Not use the ladder, and report the matter to your supervisor
B Only use the ladder if it is made of metal
C Only use the ladder if it is made of wood
D Only use the ladder if wearing rubber-soled boots to prevent slipping
Correct Answer: A Not use the ladder, and report the matter to your supervisor
2. You are removing guttering from a large, single-storey, metal-framed and cladded building and the job is likely to take all day. What is the MOST appropriate type of access equipment you could use? Give one answer
A A ladder
B A mobile access tower
C A putlog scaffold
D A trestle scaffold
Correct Answer: B A mobile access tower
3. If working on a plumbing job where noise levels are rather high, who would you expect to carry out noise assessment? Give one answer
A A competent person
B A fully qualified plumber
C The site engineer
D Your supervisor
Correct Answer: A A competent person
4. If you are asked to move a cast iron boiler some distance, what should you do? Give one answer
A Drag it
B Get a workmate to carry it
C Roll it end-over-end
D Use a suitable trolley or other manual handling aid
Correct Answer: D Use a suitable trolley or other manual handling aid
5. How should you install a flue into an existing chimney? Give one answer
A Break through the chimney in the loft area and insert the liner from there
B Insert the liner from roof level using a roof ladder
C Work in pairs and insert the liner from roof level, working from a chimney scaffold
D Work in pairs and insert the liner from roof level, working off the roof
Correct Answer: C Work in pairs and insert the liner from roof level, working from a chimney scaffold
6. What should you do if you need to move a cast iron bath, but it is too heavy to lift by yourself? Give one answer
A Get a lifting accessory
B Give it another try
C Inform your supervisor and ask for assistance
D Try and find someone to give you a hand
Correct Answer: C Inform your supervisor and ask for assistance
7. If lifting a roll of Code 5 sheet lead, what is the FIRST thing you should do? Give one answer
A Ask your workmate to give you a hand
B Assess the whole task
C Have a trial lift to see how heavy it feels
D Weigh the roll of lead
Correct Answer: B Assess the whole task
8. Which is the SAFEST method of transporting long lengths of copper pipe by van? Give one answer
A Putting the pipes inside the van with the ends out of the passenger window
B Someone holding the pipes on the roof rack as you drive along
C Tying the pipes to the roof with copper wire
D Using a pipe rack fixed to the roof of the van
Correct Answer: D Using a pipe rack fixed to the roof of the van
9. When is it safe to transport workers to the workplace in the rear of a van? Give one answer
A When the driver has a heavy goods vehicle licence
B When the driver is over 21 years of age
C When the van is fitted with proper seating and seat belts
D When the van is fitted with temporary seating
Correct Answer: C When the van is fitted with proper seating and seat belts
10. What piece of equipment would you use to find out whether a section of solid wall that you are about to drill into contains electric cables? Give one answer
A A cable tracer
B A hammer and chisel
C A multimeter
D A neon screwdriver
Correct Answer: A A cable tracer
11. If you are required to re-fix a section of external rainwater pipe using a power drill in wet weather conditions, which type of drill is MOST suitable? Give one answer
A Any mains voltage drill with a power breaker
B Battery-powered drill
C Drill with 110 volt power supply
D Drill with 240 volt power supply
Correct Answer: B Battery-powered drill
12. Why should you carry out temporary continuity bonding before removing and replacing sections of metallic pipework? Give one answer
A To maintain the live supply to the electrical circuit
B To prevent any chance of blowing a fuse
C To prevent any chance of corrosion to the pipework
D To provide a continuous earth for the pipework installation
Correct Answer: D To provide a continuous earth for the pipework installation
13. When replacing an electrical immersion heater in a hot water storage cylinder, what should you do to make sure that the electrical supply is dead before starting plumbing work? Give one answer
A Switch off and cut through the electric cable with insulated pliers
B Switch off and disconnect the supply to the immersion heater
C Switch off and test the circuit
D Switch off, isolate the supply at the mains board and test the circuit
Correct Answer: D Switch off, isolate the supply at the mains board and test the circuit
14. You are preparing to use an electric-powered threading machine. Which of the following statements should apply? Give one answer
A Ear defenders should be available and should be in good condition
B Ensure your clothing cannot get caught on rotating parts of the machine
C The power supply should be 24 volts and the machine fitted with a guard
D The power supply should be 400 volts and the machine fitted with a guard
Correct Answer: B Ensure your clothing cannot get caught on rotating parts of the machine
15. You are working in an occupied building and have taken up six lengths of 3 m floor boarding when you are called away to an urgent job. What should you do? Give one answer
A Cordon off the work area before leaving the job
B Leave the job as it is
C Permanently re-fix the floorboards and floor coverings
D Tell other workers to be careful while you are away
Correct Answer: A Cordon off the work area before leaving the job
16. You are required to replace below-ground drainage pipework in an excavation, which is approximately 2.5 m deep but the trench sides show signs of collapse. What should you do? Give one answer
A Ensure that you do the work with a rope around you so that you can be pulled out
B Get a mate to help you so that they can pass the materials down to you
C Get on with the work as quickly as possible
D Refuse to do the work until the trench sides have been properly supported
Correct Answer: D Refuse to do the work until the trench sides have been properly supported
17. How should bottles be positioned when using oxyacetylene welding equipment? Give one answer
A Angled at 45°
B Laid on their side and secured
C Stood upright and secured
D Stood upside down
Correct Answer: C Stood upright and secured
18. What is the colour of an acetylene cylinder? Give one answer
A Black
B Green
C Maroon
D Orange
Correct Answer: C Maroon
19. What should you do if you are using a blowtorch near to timber? Give one answer
A Carry out the work taking care not to catch the timber
B Point the flame away from the timber and have a bucket of sand ready to put out the fire
C Use a non-combustible mat and have a fire extinguisher ready
D Wet the timber first and have a bucket of water handy
Correct Answer: C Use a non-combustible mat and have a fire extinguisher ready
20. Where should a fire extinguisher be if you are using a blowtorch to joint copper tube and fittings in a domestic property? Give one answer
A Available in the immediate work area
B Available only if a property is occupied
C In your vehicle, as long as the doors are locked
D There is no need for a fire extinguisher
Correct Answer: A Available in the immediate work area
21. Where is the SAFEST place to store oxyacetylene gas-welding bottles when they are NOT in use? Give one answer
A In company vehicles
B In the immediate work area, ready for use the next day
C Inside the building in a locked cupboard
D Outside in a special storage compound
Correct Answer: D Outside in a special storage compound
22. The use of oxyacetylene equipment is NOT recommended for which of the following jointing methods? Give one answer
A Jointing copper pipe using hard soldering
B Jointing copper tube using capillary soldered fittings
C Jointing mild steel tube
D Jointing sheet lead
Correct Answer: B Jointing copper tube using capillary soldered fittings
23. What is the preferred method of checking for leaks when assembling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) equipment before use? Give one answer
A Apply leak detection fluid to the connections
B Listen to hear for escaping gas
C Sniff the connections to detect the smell of gas
D Test with a lighted match
Correct Answer: A Apply leak detection fluid to the connections
24. Apart from the cylinders used in gas-powered forklift trucks, why should liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders NEVER be placed on their side during use? Give one answer
A Air could be drawn into the cylinder, creating a dangerous mixture of gases
B It would give a faulty reading on the contents gauge, resulting in flashback
C The liquid gas could be drawn from the cylinder, creating a safety hazard
D The liquid gas would be at too low a level to allow the torch to burn correctly
Correct Answer: C The liquid gas could be drawn from the cylinder, creating a safety hazard
25. Which of the following statements is TRUE? Give one answer
A Both propane and butane are heavier than air
B Both propane and butane are lighter than air
C Butane is heavier than air while propane is lighter than air
D Propane is heavier than air while butane is lighter than air
Correct Answer: A Both propane and butane are heavier than air
26. Why is it important that operatives know the difference between propane and butane equipment? Give one answer
A Propane equipment can be used with smaller, easy-to-handle cylinders
B Propane equipment is cheaper
C Propane equipment operates at higher pressure
D Propane equipment operates at lower pressure
Correct Answer: C Propane equipment operates at higher pressure
27. While working, you come across a hard, white, powdery material that could be asbestos. What should you do? Give one answer
A Dampen the material down with water and remove it before carrying out the work
B Remove the material, putting it back after finishing the job
C Stop work immediately and tell your supervisor about the material
D While wearing respiratory protective equipment, remove the material and dispose of it safely
Correct Answer: C Stop work immediately and tell your supervisor about the material
28. What should you do when repairing a burst water main using pipe-freezing equipment to isolate the damaged section of pipe? Give one answer
A Always work in pairs when using pipe-freezing equipment
B Never allow the freezing gas to come into direct contact with surface water
C Never use pipe-freezing equipment on plastic pipe
D Wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the skin
Correct Answer: D Wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the skin
29. If you are drilling a hole, when do you need to wear eye protection? Give one answer
A Always, whatever the circumstances
B Only when drilling overhead
C Only when drilling through concrete
D Only when the drill bit exceeds 20 mm
Correct Answer: A Always, whatever the circumstances
30. Which item of PPE is designed to protect against infrared radiation damage to the eyes during flame cutting or welding? Give one answer
A Eye protection with a tinted or filter lens
B Impact-rated safety goggles
C Reflective vest
D Respiratory protective equipment
Correct Answer: A Eye protection with a tinted or filter lens
31. How are legionella bacteria passed on to humans? Give one answer
A By drinking dirty water
B From other people when they sneeze
C Through contact with the skin
D Through fine water droplets, such as sprays or mists
Correct Answer: D Through fine water droplets, such as sprays or mists
32. The legionella bacteria that cause legionnaires' disease are MOST likely to be found in which of the following? Give one answer
A A boiler operating at a temperature of 80°C
B A cold water storage cistern containing water at 10°C
C A shower hose outlet
D A toilet pan
Correct Answer: C A shower hose outlet
33. If you have been handling sheet lead, what is the MOST likely way lead could get into your bloodstream? Give one answer
A By not changing out of your work clothes
B By not using the correct respirator
C By not washing your hands before eating
D By not wearing safety goggles
Correct Answer: C By not washing your hands before eating
34. What is the MOST likely risk of injury when cutting large diameter pipe? Give one answer
A A piece of sharp metal could fly off and hit you
B You may cut yourself on the inside edge of the cut pipe
C You may damage your muscles due to continued use
D Your fingers may become trapped between the cutting wheel and the pipe
Correct Answer: B You may cut yourself on the inside edge of the cut pipe
35. What should you do when using a blowtorch near to flexible pipe lagging? Give one answer
A Remove just enough lagging to carry out the work
B Remove the lagging at least 1 m either side of the work
C Remove the lagging at least 3 m either side of the work
D Wet the lagging but leave it in place
Correct Answer: B Remove the lagging at least 1 m either side of the work