Unit 103 - Environmental and Sustainability Measures in Domestic Dwellings

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A practice exam for plumbing
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Question 1

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State two reasons why it is important to conserve water and electricity in domestic dwellings
Answer
  • It is less harmful to the environment
  • The release of CO2 into the atmosphere during the production of electricity
  • It makes you feel better
  • It's government policy

Question 2

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List three methods of conserving water
Answer
  • flow reducing valves 
  • spray taps 
  • Having fewer baths
  • Low volume WC flush

Question 3

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State the importance of reducing carbon emissions from domestic dwellings
Answer
  • It helps lower costs
  • To prevent the release of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
  • To avoid damaging the ozone layer
  • It's ethical

Question 4

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Which one of the following is a good working practice which would conserve energy and protect the environment?
Answer
  • Reduce transportation costs.
  • Buy materials from the cheapest country.
  • Transport materials by air.
  • Use lighter materials.

Question 5

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Which one of the following shows energy conservation?
Answer
  • a) Sourcing materials locally and using renewable sources.
  • b) Using renewable sources and lighter materials.
  • c) Building gas fired power stations and reducing material costs.
  • d) Transporting materials by road and reducing transportation costs.

Question 6

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State whether the following statement is true or false. “Cutting and setting out pipe and cable/trunking runs accurately, is a good method of reducing material wastage.”
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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Heat pumps work on the principal that heat is provided
Answer
  • a) by the sun
  • b) from wood
  • c) from the ground or air
  • d) from wind or waves

Question 8

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Which one of the following provides heat from wood pellets?
Answer
  • a) Biomass.
  • b) Air source.
  • c) Solar Photovoltaic.
  • d) Ground source.

Question 9

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State the name of two organisations which give advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques
Answer
  • Greenpeace
  • Energy saving trust
  • HSE
  • Carbon trust

Question 10

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State one piece of legislation regarding waste disposal.
Answer
  • The site waste management plans regulations
  • RIDDOR
  • COSHH
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