CSCS Specialist (JIB) Plumbing Mock Test

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If you are looking to obtain the Blue or Gold (Plumber) JIB card so you can work as a plumbing on constructions sites then you will need to pass the tests. We have create this JIB Plumbing mock test for you to test your knowledge against real exam questions. You will have to take Health and Safety classes and have the experience necessary to work as a plumber on a construction site or other carded area.

These questions are based of real live questions you will have to answer in your real JIB exam. More information can be found here.

Good luck in your JIB Plumbing practice exam and do not forget to drop a comment below letter us know how you got on.

CSCS Plumbing Mock Test Questions

1. What should you do when using a blowtorch near to flexible pipe lagging?

Give ONE Answer

Remove just enough lagging to carry out the work

Remove the lagging at least one metre either side of the work

Remove the lagging at least 3 m either side of the work

Wet the lagging but leave it in place

Question 1 of 16

2. What is the most likely risk of injury when cutting large diameter pipe?

Give ONE Answer

Your fingers may become trapped between the cutting wheel and the pipe

You might cut yourself on the inside edge of the pipe cut

You may damage your muscles due to continued use

A piece of sharp metal could fly off and hit you

Question 2 of 16

3. You have been handling sheet lead. How is some lead most likely to get into your bloodstream?

Give ONE Answer

I not using the correct respirator

By not washing your hands before eating

By not changing out of your work clothes

By not wearing safety goggles

Question 3 of 16

4. The legionella bacteria that cause Legionnaires disease are most likely to be found in which of the following?

Give ONE Answer

A boiler operating at a temperature of 80 degrees

A shower hose outlet

A cold water storage cristen containing water at 10 degrees

Toilet pan

Question 4 of 16

5. How are legionella bacteria passed on to humans?

Give ONE Answer

through fine water droplets, such as spray or mist

By drinking dirty water

Through contact with the skin

From other people when they sneeze

Question 5 of 16

6. How should you dismantle a length of cast iron soil pipe at High?

Give ONE Answer

Work in pairs, break a length at the collar and remove the pipe section

Tie a rope to the pipe and pull this section down. Shout below to all others

Crack the pipe at the joint and push it away, make sure the area is clear

Smashed the pipe into sections using a hammer and remove it piece by Piece

Question 6 of 16

7. Is breaking up a cast iron bath, which of the following is the proper way to protect your hearing?

Give ONE Answer

An MP3 player and earphones

Cotton wool pads

Ear defenders

Rolled up tissue paper

Question 7 of 16

8. Which of the following items of PPE is designed to protect against infrared radiation damage to the eyes during flame cutting or welding?

Give ONE Answer

Impact rated safety glasses

Respiratory protective equipment

Reflective vest

Eye protection with tinted or filtered lens

Question 8 of 16

9. If you are drilling a hole to receive a pipe from a radiator, when do you need to wear eye protection?

Give ONE Answer

Only when drilling overhead

Only when the drill bit exceeds 20 mm

Always, whatever the circumstances

Only when drilling through concrete

Question 9 of 16

10. What should you do when repairing a burst water main using pipe freezing equipment to isolate the damage section of pipe?

Give ONE Answer

Always work in pairs when using pipe freezing equipment

Never allow the freezing gas to come in Direct contact with surface water

Never use pipe freezing equipment on plastic pipe

Wear gloves to avoid Direct contact with skin

Question 10 of 16

11. You are drilling a 100mm diameter hole for a flue pipe through a brick wall with a large hammer drill. Which combination of personal protective equipment should you be supplied with?

Give ONE Answer

Gloves, breathing apparatus and boots

Ear defenders, respiratory protective equipment and boots

Ear defenders, face mask and barrier cream

Barrier cream, boots and respiratory protective equipment

Question 11 of 16

12. When working with fibreglass roof insulation, which of the following items of personal protective equipment should you wear?

Give ONE Answer

Gods, respiratory protective equipment and eye protection

Boots, eye protection and ear defenders

Ear defenders, respiratory protective equipment and boots

Barrier cream, eye protection and a face mask

Question 12 of 16

13. Where might you come across asbestos?

Give ONE Answer

Insulation board around radiators

Gaskets and seals on joints

Rope seals on a boiler

All of these answers

Question 13 of 16

14. While working, you come across hard, white, powdery material that could be asbestos. What should you do?

Give ONE Answer

While wearing respiratory protective equipment, remove the material and dispose of it safely

Remove the material, putting it back after finishing the job

Stop work immediately and tell your supervisor about the material

Debenham material down with water remove it before carrying out the work

Question 14 of 16

15. Why is it important that operatives know the difference between propane and butane equipment?

Give ONE Answer

Propane equipment operator at high pressure

Pro point equipment operates at lower pressure

Propane equipment this cheaper

Propane equipment can be used with smaller, easy to handle cylinders

Question 15 of 16

16. Which of the following statements is true?

Give ONE Answer

Both propane and butane are heavier than air

Butane is heavier than air while propane is lighter than air

Propane is heavier than air or butane is lighter than air

Both propane and butane are lighter than air

Question 16 of 16

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