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PLUMBER LEVEL 5
CON/OS/PL/CR/04/5/A
INSTALL SANITARY APPLIANCES
July/ August 2024
TVET CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
COUNCIL (TVET CDACC)
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
TIME: 3 HOURS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
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1. The paper consists of TWO sections: A and B
2. Answer ALL questions as guided in each section.
3. You are provided with a separate answer booklet to answer the questions.
4. Marks for each question are as indicated in the brackets.
5. Do not write on the question paper.
This paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages
Candidate should check the question paper to ascertain that all pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.
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SECTION A (40 MARKS)
Answer All questions from this section
1. Understanding the distinction between soil appliances and waste appliances is
fundamental in plumbing installations. Differentiate between soil appliances and waste
appliances as used in plumbing installation work. (4 Marks)
2. Plumbers use different types of drawings while fixing sanitary appliances. What do you
understand by the term isometric drawing? (2 Marks)
3. Plumbers install different types of wash hand basin according to engineering design or
client’s preferences. Name THREE types that may be used. (3 Marks)
4. Having a storage water tank is highly recommended in a commercial building. Outline
FOUR reasons why it is recommended to have a storage tank in a building.
(4 Marks)
5. Sanitary appliances are used to discharge waste from a building. Outline FOUR
examples of soil sanitary appliances used in a plumbing. (4 Marks)
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6. Traps are used to hold water to prevent foul smell from entering the building. Highlight
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THREE types of traps used during installation of sanitary appliances in a residential
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building. (3 Marks)
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7. Personal Protective Equipment are needed in a workshop to minimize occurrence of
accidents in a workshop. List any FOUR types of Personal Protective Equipment needed.
(4 Marks)
8. Urinals are used to reduce congestion in male toilets. Highlight TWO types of urinals
that are commonly used in plumbing works. (2 Marks)
9. Ball valves are used to stop water from entering the tank when full. Give THREE
advantages of using ball valves in installation of a water tank. (3 Marks)
10. Different materials are used in making sanitary appliances. List THREE materials
commonly used in making a sink. (3 Marks)
11. Tools become handy when installing sanitary appliances. Outline FOUR tools that are
used during installation of a water closet. (4 Marks)
12. Understanding units of measurements used in the field is very vital. Convert the
following units into mm;
a. 122 feet. (2 Marks)
b. 15inches. (2 Marks)
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SECTION B: (60 Marks)
Answer any THREE questions in this section.
13. You have been employed as a plumbing foreman for commercial storey building being
constructed in your town.
a. Explain FIVE factors you will consider when purchasing sanitary appliances for the
building . (10 Marks)
b. Explain FIVE properties of a good sanitary appliances to be installed in the
commercial building. (10 Marks)
14. You have been employed in a busy plumbing hardware as a sales person in the field for
the sanitary appliances.
a. With the aid of a sketch, describe the following appliances to clients
i. Wash Hand Basin. (3 Marks)
ii. Kitchen Sink. (3 Marks)
iii. Bidet. (3 Marks)
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iv. Bathtub. (3 Marks)
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b. Describe any FOUR types of a water closet you might propose to a client constructing
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an apartment. (8 Marks)
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15. Ceramic materials are commonly used to make sanitary appliances.
a. Explain FIVE precautions taken when installing the sanitary appliances. (10 Marks)
b. Describe FIVE advantages of using ceramic material over plastic material when making
sanitary appliances. (10 Marks)
16. You have been tasked by your employer to fix sanitary appliances in her workplace.
a. Explain any THREE types of vices you may use while making the installations.
(6 Marks)
b. Elaborate THREE methods you may use to test for leakages. (6 Marks)
c. Describe FOUR reasons why material scheduling is necessary when performing this
plumbing works. (8 Marks)
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