HVACR Pipefitting and Welding Quiz

Welcome to the 'Specialists – HVACR – Pipefitting and Welding'

This practice test will select 10 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 10 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz.

Each question is representative of the type used in the Specialists Test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Start Quiz' button below.
For each question, choose from the multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
After the last question, click 'Submit' to be shown your results.

Ready? Click 'Start Quiz' to begin.

Where should LPG cylinders be placed when supplying a site cabin?

Deselect Answer

Next to whatever appliance is using the LPG

Outside the cabin

Inside a cupboard within the cabin

In the void beneath the cabin

None

Before using a ladder, what must you check?

Deselect Answer

That the weather forecast is bright and clear

That it has been secured so it cannot move sideways or slip out at the base

That nobody else has reserved it for their task

That an apprentice or workmate is standing by in case you fall

None

Other than cylinders fitted to gas-powered forklift trucks, why must LPG cylinders never be used lying on their side?

Deselect Answer

The liquid gas level would be too low for the torch to operate properly

The contents gauge may give an incorrect reading, which could lead to flashback

Liquid gas could be drawn from the cylinder, creating a serious hazard

Air may be drawn into the cylinder and form a dangerous gas mixture

None

What colour identifies an acetylene cylinder?

Deselect Answer

Blue

Red

Black

Maroon

None

Why is it important to distinguish between equipment designed for propane and equipment designed for butane?

Deselect Answer

Propane equipment costs less to buy

Propane equipment can be used with smaller cylinders that are easier to handle

Propane equipment is designed to operate at a higher pressure

Propane equipment is designed to operate at a lower pressure

None

You are asked to install ductwork at height from a platform above an open stairwell, but the platform has no edge protection. What should you do?

Deselect Answer

Carry on, provided a colleague remains close by

Continue with the work, but stay well back from the platform edge

Proceed on the basis that the stairwell guard-rail will stop a further fall

Do not start until guard-rails and toe-boards have been fitted to the platform

None

When organising a lifting operation, how should the step-by-step sequence for carrying out the lift safely be confirmed?

Deselect Answer

On a canteen notice

By radio or telephone message

By spoken instructions

In a method statement

None

If you are working alone tracing pipework and it disappears into a service duct, what should you do?

Deselect Answer

Put on PPE and carry on with the task

Stop the work until a risk assessment has been completed

Ask someone nearby to act as a second person

Enter the duct and continue tracing the pipework

None

What is the purpose of edge protection?

Deselect Answer

To keep tools and materials positioned near the edge

To stop rainwater from running off the roof onto people below

To prevent people and materials from falling

To make it easier to get onto the roof

None

Who should perform pressure testing on pipework or pressure vessels?

Deselect Answer

A competent person

A building control officer

Whoever is available at the time

An HSE inspector

None

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HVACR Pipefitting and Welding Quiz

Specialists HVACR Pipefitting and Welding Practice Test