AC 2.44 Quiz on Full-Way Gate Valves

What component do full-way gate valves use to stop the flow of water?

• Rubber washer

• Spring

• Gate

• Lever

What happens when the valve head of a full-way gate valve is rotated counter-clockwise?

• The gate lowers

• The gate rises

• The gate locks

• The gate seals

What is not required in full-way gate valves to stop the flow of water?

• Rubber washer

• Metal spring

• Plastic seal

• Foam gasket

What is the function of the gate in a full-way gate valve?

• To increase pressure

• To stop the flow of water

• To filter impurities

• To heat the water

What is the function of the hole in the brass ball or sphere?

• To allow air to pass through

• To align with the pipe for water flow

• To hold the valve in place

• To measure water pressure

What is a common feature of the valves shown in the photographs?

• They have digital controls

• They have handles or levers

• They have built-in filters

• They have pressure sensors

What is another name for drain valves?

• Overflow valves

• Drain-off valves

• Pressure valves

• Check valves

What is a feature that some drain valves may have?

• Built-in filters

• Packing glands

• Pressure gauges

• Temperature sensors

What is the standard code associated with drain valves in the document?

• BS2878-1

• BS2878-2

• BS2878-3

• BS2878-4

What is the primary use of drain valves in a system?

• For decoration

• For water filtration

• For repair, maintenance, or replacement

• For heating water