TEST 9

Question 1

1. A drain that collects subsurface water or seepage water and conveys such water to a place of disposal:

A. Storm sewer.
B. storm drain.
C. Subsoil drain.
D. Gravity storm drain.

Answer 1

C. Subsoil drain.

Question 2

2. A tank or pit that receives clear liquid waste, located below the normal grade of the gravity system and that must be emptied by mechanical means:

A. Sump pump.
B. Sump bent.
C. Sewer ejector.
D. Sump.

Answer 2

D. Sump.

Question 3

3. Water having a temperature between 85F (29C) and 110F (43C) is:

A. Cool water.
B. medium hot water.
C. Medium warm water.
D. Tempered water.

Answer 3

D. Tempered water.

Question 4

4. The vertical distance between the weir and the top of the dip of the trap:

A. Trap seal.
B. seal.
C. House trap.
D. Fixture trap.

Answer 4

A. Trap seal.

Question 5

5. A type of backflow preventer installed on openings subject to normal atmospheric pressure that prevents backflow by admitting atmospheric pressure through the ports to the discharge side of the device:

A. Backflow preventer.
B. Back water valve.
C. Vacuum breaker.
D. RPZ valve.

Answer 5

C. Vacuum breaker.

Question 6

6. A vertical vent pipe installed primarily for the purpose of providing circulation of air to and from any part of the drainage system:

A. Stack vent.
B. Vent stack.
C. Vent branch.
D. Bent system.

Answer 6

B. Vent stack.

Question 7

7. A pipes or pipes installed to provide a flow of air to or from a drainage system, or to provide a flow of air to or from a drainage system, or to provide a circulation of air within such system to protect trap seals from siphonage and backpressure:

A. Vent stack.
B. Stack bent.
C. Vent system.
D. Bent and drainage system

Answer 7

C. Vent system.

Question 8

8. Any pipe or fitting that makes an angle of 45* or more with the horizontal:

A. Horizontal pipe.
B. Vertical pipe.
C. 90* turn.
D. 45* turn.

Answer 8

B. Vertical pipe.

Question 9

9. The discharge from any fixture, appliance, area or appurtenance that does not contain fecal matter:

A. Soil.
B. Waste.
C. Vent.
D. Storm.

Answer 9

B. Waste.

Question 10

10. A pipe within the structure or on the premises that conveys water from the wter service pipe, or from the meter when the meter is at the structure, to the points of utilization:

A. Well water pipe.
B. Water service pipe.
C. Main water pipe
D. Water distribution pipe.

Answer 10

D. Water distribution pipe.

Question 11

11. The pipe from the water main or other source of potable water supply, or from the meter when the meter is at the public right of way, to the water distribution system of the building served:

A. Water distribution system.
B. Main water pipe.
C. Water serving pipe.
D. Water service pipe.

Answer 11

D. Water service pipe.

Question 12

12. Plumbing systems shall not be located in:

A. Cellars.
B. Basements.
C. Occupied premises.
D. An elevator shaft or in an elevator equipment room.

Answer 12

D. An elevator shaft or in an elevator equipment room.

Question 13

13. All strainer plates or drain inlets shall be designed and installed so that all openings are not greater than:

A. 0.25” or 1/4” in least dimension.
B. 0.50” or 1/2” in least dimension.
C. 1.00” or 1” in least dimension.
D. 2.00” or 2” in least dimension.

Answer 13

B. 0.50” or 1/2” in least dimension.