9189 Phase 2 Unit 309 Sanitation PP2

Match the following components with their functions:

• Drain

• Controls flow

• Pipe

• Carries water

• Valve

• Removes waste

Which jointing method is commonly used for plastic pipes?

• Welding

• Soldering

• Gluing

• None of the above.

What type of fitting is used to reduce the size of a pipe?

• Sockets

• Reducers

• Tees

• 90° bends

Which fitting is not used to change the direction of a pipe?

• 90° bends

• 45° bends

• Sockets

• 90° knuckle bends

Which pipe fitting is used to connect pipes at a 45° angle?

• 90° bends

• 90° swivel bends

• 45° bends

• Swept tees

What is the function of a reducer in pipe fittings?

• To connect pipes at a right angle

• To join pipes of different diameters

• To support and secure pipes

• To connect pipes in a straight line.

What are the two ways waste pipe connections to the soil stack can be made?

• By using a boss and a strap boss

• By using glue and tape

• By using nails and screws

• By using a hammer and chisel

What is the function of a boss adaptor in plumbing?

• To provide a water-tight seal

• To heat water

• To filter water

• To measure water pressure

What should be applied to the soil pipe before inserting it into the PVCu socket?

• Glue

• Silicone lubricant

• Paint

• Water

Which of the following components is not mentioned as requiring silicone lubricant?

• PVCu

• HepSleeve®

• Salt-glazed earthenware

• Cast iron