CITB Plumbing Mock Test - 3

Why is it important that operatives know the difference between propane and butane equipment? Give one answer

When is it safe to transport workers to the workplace in the rear of a van? Give one answer

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

The use of oxyacetylene equipment is NOT recommended for which of the following jointing methods? Give one answer

You are preparing to use an electric-powered threading machine. Which of the following statements should apply? Give one answer

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE? Give one answer

While working, you come across a hard, white, powdery material that could be asbestos. What should you do? Give one answer

Which is the SAFEST method of transporting long lengths of copper pipe by van? Give one answer

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

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

 Why should you carry out temporary continuity bonding before removing and replacing sections of metallic pipework? Give one answer

What is the colour of an acetylene cylinder? Give one answer

What should you do if you are using a blowtorch near to timber? Give one answer

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

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

Where is the SAFEST place to store oxyacetylene gas-welding bottles when they are NOT in use? Give one answer

How should bottles be positioned when using oxyacetylene welding equipment? Give one answer

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.

What is the preferred method of checking for leaks when assembling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) equipment before use? Give one answer