TMA03 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Question 01: If a bathroom cannot be installed as per the client's original
specification what should a plumber do?
A Advise their immediate supervisor or employer about the problem
B Obtain the client's verbal agreement to carry out the alterations
C Obtain the client's written agreement to carry out the alterations
D Proceed when the client's Quantity Surveyor issues a variation order - Correct
answer-Advise their immediate supervisor or employer about the problem (A) is
right. If for any reason a part of the job can't be done to the specification you
should inform your supervisor, foreman or employer immediately.
Question 02: Where can guidance on drilling of timber floor joists to accommodate
water systems pipework be found?
A Water Bylaws
B Construction Regulations
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, C Building Regulations
D Water Regulations - Correct answer-Your answer, Building Regulations (C), is
the correct one. The Building Regulations set out the requirement for notching or
drilling joists.
Question 03: What type of fixing would be used on plasterboard stud partitions?
A Spring toggle
B Coach screw
C Bolt projecting wall bolt
D Masonry nail - Correct answer-Your answer, Spring toggle (A), is the right one.
Question 04: Estimating on one-off new installations will be carried out in how
many stages?
A One
B Two
C Three
D Four - Correct answer-You said Two (B), which is the correct answer. On one-
off new installations it will be carried out in two stages: First fix and Second fix.
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Graded A+
Question 01: If a bathroom cannot be installed as per the client's original
specification what should a plumber do?
A Advise their immediate supervisor or employer about the problem
B Obtain the client's verbal agreement to carry out the alterations
C Obtain the client's written agreement to carry out the alterations
D Proceed when the client's Quantity Surveyor issues a variation order - Correct
answer-Advise their immediate supervisor or employer about the problem (A) is
right. If for any reason a part of the job can't be done to the specification you
should inform your supervisor, foreman or employer immediately.
Question 02: Where can guidance on drilling of timber floor joists to accommodate
water systems pipework be found?
A Water Bylaws
B Construction Regulations
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, C Building Regulations
D Water Regulations - Correct answer-Your answer, Building Regulations (C), is
the correct one. The Building Regulations set out the requirement for notching or
drilling joists.
Question 03: What type of fixing would be used on plasterboard stud partitions?
A Spring toggle
B Coach screw
C Bolt projecting wall bolt
D Masonry nail - Correct answer-Your answer, Spring toggle (A), is the right one.
Question 04: Estimating on one-off new installations will be carried out in how
many stages?
A One
B Two
C Three
D Four - Correct answer-You said Two (B), which is the correct answer. On one-
off new installations it will be carried out in two stages: First fix and Second fix.
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