Environmental Technologies Test

1. 302 - revision test C & G 2357 Unit: 602 Year: 2014 Environmental technologies Subject: Test 2

2. 1 What year is associated with the Health and Safety at work act? Answer: 1974

3. 2 The land, air and water all make up the 'e.............t' in which we live (spell the missing word) Answer: Environment

4. 3 in this PV system, identify the letter that represents an AC isolator A B C D E F G H Answer: C & E

5. 4 In which direction does the sun rise and set each day? A N to S B W to E C S to N D E to W Answer: D

6. 5 PV systems can only produce voltage in bright sunlight False True Answer: False

7. 6 what is shown here? A pv panel B solar panel C solar thermal panel D pv array Answer: C

8. 7 which renewable energy system uses a compressor to compress a liquid refrigerant, that contains latent heat? A biomass system B chp system C ground-source heat pump D central heating system Answer: C

9. 8 identify the 'hazardous' material from the list A old copper cables B old fluorescent lamps C trunking off-cuts D waste plastic Answer: B

10. 9 What is the connection arrangement of these solar panels called? Answer: String

11. 10 from the following, select all the materials that can be recycled A paper D lead-acid batteries E discharge lamps B pvc C asbestos F waste paint Answer: A, B, D & E

12. 11 Identify the renewable energy sources from the list A tidal B coal C solar D wind Answer: A, C & D

13. 12 Which energy source uses sunlight to produce electricity A solar thermal B CHP C photovoltaic D hydroelectric Answer: C

14. 13 what is this 'low carbon' system called? A solar thermal B ground source heat system C air conditioning system D air source heat system Answer: D

15. 14 what type of 'assessment' is carried out on site to identify potential hazards Answer: Risk

16. 15 what is this arrangement of solar panels called? Answer: Array

17. 16 which of the following require water as the energy source? E CHP A hydro B ground-source heat pump C tidal F biomass D solar thermal hot water heating Answer: A & C

18. 17 What device is used to convert voltages in a PV system? Answer: inverter

19. 18 what is the name of the waste water produced by flushing one of these? Answer: Black

20. 19 identify the system that can produce both electricity and heating A solar-thermal B ground-source heat pump C CHP D micro-hydro Answer: C

21. 20 identify the fossil fuels A coal B biomass C oil D uranium E gas F wood chippings Answer: A, C & E

22. 21 identify the energy sources here that rely on gravity A wind turbine B hydro-electric C wave-power D tidal E geo-thermal F micro-hydro Answer: B, D & F

23. 22 in this PV system, identify the letter that represents an 'inverter' A B C D E F G Answer: F H

24. 23 which of the following can help reduce wastage A use of pre-fabricated equipment B using energy efficient equipment C careful planning D use renewables where possible E home automation and controls Answer: All of these! A, B, C, D & E

25. 24 identify the sources of 'grey water' D rainfall A flushed toilets B washing machines E showers and baths C used tap water Answer: B, C & E

26. 25 what percentage of lighting in a new electrical installation, should use 'energy efficient lamps'? Answer: 25

27. 26 what name is given to water that is 'fit for human consumption'? Answer: potable

28. 27 Biomass systems use crops and waste wood-chippings as a low-carbon fuel source. True False Answer: True

29. 28 (last question) A house receives an estimate of £3750 for a PV system. A local council scheme provides a loan of 8% of the total costs. How much is the loan worth? Answer: £300 End