Plumbing and Water Treatment Quiz

What is the purpose of slotted valves?

• Designed for use on high pressure

• Good for appliance isolation

• Designed for use on low pressure

• Used on kitchen taps due to the high spout

Gate valves, usually identified by a red head, are designed for use on what type of pressure?

• High pressure

• Medium pressure

• Low pressure

• No pressure

What are standard stop taps designed for?

• Mixing hot and cold water

• Appliance isolation

• Use of high pressure

• Use on kitchen taps

Bi-Flow mixers, also known as what, are used on kitchen taps due to the high spout?

• Standard stop taps

• Gate valves

• Slotted valves

• Taps which mix hot and cold in the body

Which of the following is NOT a source of water listed in the document?

• River

• Deep well

• Ocean

• Upland surface

What are single taps with slightly raised handles known as, and where are they usually fitted?

• Pillar taps, fitted on a basin

• Bib taps, fitted on cleaners sinks

• Diaphragm taps, fitted on Belfast sinks

• Equilibrium taps, fitted on modern WC's

What is the common cause of a loud hum in a plumbing system?

• Loose or unclipped pipe

• Worn or split washer in a fill valve

• Regular checking of taps valves

• Breakdowns and emergencies

What is the purpose of planned maintenance in plumbing systems?

• To renew washers in valves

• To fix and clip loose pipes

• To regularly check taps valves and maintenance

• To carry out maintenance speedily and efficiently

Diaphragm float valves part 2 are used to replace which other type of valve in storage cisterns?

• Equilibrium part 4 valves

• Portsmouth float valve 1

• Bib taps

• Pillar taps

What is the usual result of unplanned maintenance in plumbing systems?

• Regular checking of taps valves

• Fixing and clipping loose pipes

• Breakdowns and emergencies

• Renewing washers in valves