Plumbing Quiz

What are the main two types of water heaters used in a home?

• a) Storage Tank and Tankless

• b) Geothermal and Fire-based

• c) Bubble-powered and Magic

• d) Solar and Electric

What is this blueprint symbol?

• Main Toilet

• Maintenance Machine

• Water Main

• Mens Bathroom

Where are 4 sources our fresh water comes from?

• a) Wells, underground water, lakes, Water Towers

• b) Clouds, Rainbows, Unicorn Tears, Fountain of Youth

• c) Icebergs, Moon Ponds, Ocean Currents, Dew Drops

• d) Rivers, Springs, Desalination Plants, Glaciers

If you are not connected to a city's infrastructure, what will you need for your waste water/products?

• a) Composting Toilet

• b) Time Machine

• c) Teleportation Device

• d) Septic Tank

Water is either hot or cold when it travels through the pipes to get to your house.

• True

• False

What might happen if you don't pay your water bill?

• a) A friendly reminder is sent.

• b) Water company turns off your water meter.

• c) Free lifetime supply of bottled water.

• d) Legal action may be taken against you.

What are pipes usually made out of?

• a) Chocolate, Marshmallows, Licorice

• b) Bamboo, Paper, Glass

• c) Copper, PVC, PEX

• d) Galvanized steel, Cast iron, Polyethylene

What is a problem with using PEX pipes rather than PVC or copper?

• a) They melt under sunlight

• b) They attract alien signals

• c) They are more prone to bursting under high pressure.

• d) Rats can chew through it

What is a “standard” or good number range for water pressure (psi)?

• 5-25

• 30-60

• 60-100

• 80-120

What is a plumbing trap?

• a) A magical device to catch water monsters

• b) A clever puzzle to solve while waiting for the plumber

• c) U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted flow

• d) A mechanism to prevent sewer gases from entering buildings.