Drainage System Quiz

Identify Three different types of pipes used in the drainage system

What is a drainage system?

• A system that conveys sewage and rainwater

• A system that only conveys rainwater

• A system that only conveys sewage

• A system that does not include any pipes

What is a branch in drainage terms?

• A part of the piping system other than a main

• A main part of the drainage system

• A type of vent

• A type of drain

What is a building drain?

• A pipe that carries wastewater away from a building

• A pipe that carries rainwater

• A type of vent

• A type of sewer

What is a septic tank?

• A watertight settling tank for sewage

• A tank for rainwater

• A type of drain

• A type of sewer

What is a soil pipe?

• A pipe that conveys discharge from water closets

• A pipe that only conveys rainwater

• A type of vent

• A type of drain

What is a trap in drainage?

• A fitting that provides a liquid seal

• A type of vent

• A type of drain

• A type of sewer

What is a vent stack?

• A vertical vent pipe for air circulation

• A type of drain

• A type of sewer

• A type of trap

What is the purpose of a vent system?

• To provide air flow to a drainage system

• To carry sewage

• To carry rainwater

• To provide a liquid seal

What is the minimum diameter for a soil pipe conveying any solid or liquid filth to a drain?

• 75 mm

• 100 mm

• 50 mm

• 32 mm