Environmental & Sustainability Measures Revision Quiz

Question 1

Measuring and cutting steel conduit accurately is an efficient method of reducing material wastage

Answer

true

Question 2

What is the name of the regulations that protects the safe disposal of electrical and electronic equipment?

Accepted Answer

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations

Answer

Electrical Waste Equipment Regulations

Answer

Electronic Efficiency Waste Regulations

Answer

Electrical Installation Wasteful Act

Question 3

Which of the following are examples of energy conservation? (Select one or more from below)

Accepted Answer

Reducing transport costs of distributing materials

Accepted Answer

Sourcing sustainable materials locally

Answer

Building a new coal fire power station to generate electricity

Answer

Leaving your TV on standby everyday

Question 4

You do not require a waste carrier's license to be able to transport and remove waste material.

Answer

true

Question 5

It is important to conserve water in your home to prevent water shortages and reduces costs.

Answer

true

Question 6

It is not important to conserve electricity in your home to reduce CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

Answer

true

Question 7

The use of wood pellets or wood chips are sources that can be used in a Biomass system.

Answer

true

Question 8

Select one or more of the following examples of recycling metal.

Accepted Answer

Steel Conduit

Accepted Answer

Copper Cable

Accepted Answer

Copper pipes

Answer

PVC Conduit

Question 9

Select one or more of the following organisations which provide advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques.

Accepted Answer

Carbon Trust

Accepted Answer

Energy Saving Trust

Answer

J.I.B.

Answer

A.C.A.S.

Question 10

Using 'A' rated electrical appliances is a good example and method of reducing carbon emissions

Answer

true

Question 11

Reducing carbon emissions within your home is important in preventing harmful gases into the atmosphere.

Answer

true

Question 12

Heat pumps does not work using heat provided from the ground or air.

Answer

true

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