Common Above Ground Drainage System Quiz

Which component connects directly to the appliance waste in a common above ground drainage system?

• The trap

• The discharge branch

• Soil stack

• The sewer

Which component is directly connected to the discharge branch in a common above ground drainage system?

• The trap

• The sewer

• Appliance waste

• Soil stack

Which component is directly connected to the trap in a common above ground drainage system?

• The sewer

• The discharge branch

• Appliance waste

• Soil stack

How many common ways are there to make a watertight seal with waste pipe fittings?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common fitting for waste pipes?

• Push-fit

• Compression

• Solvent Weld

• Threaded Joint

What is the purpose of filing a small chamfer after removing the burrs?

• To make the pipe look better

• To allow the waste pipe to enter the component evenly

• To make the pipe shorter

• To change the color of the pipe

What is the purpose of the O-rings and seals in waste pipe fittings?

• To make the pipe look better

• To prevent leaks

• To change the color of the pipe

• To make the pipe longer

What is the first component to be put onto the waste pipe after it has been cut to length?

• Rubber seal

• Lock nut

• Reinforcement washer

• Taper

What must the rubber seal have facing the component to create a water-tight seal?

• Smooth surface

• Reverse matching taper

• Reinforcement washer

• Lock nut

What is the purpose of the tapers in the waste pipe fittings?

• To create a water-tight seal

• To hold the pipe in place

• To provide flexibility

• To prevent leaks