Understanding Utilities and Sustainability

What is the primary responsibility of water and sewerage companies in the UK regarding drainage?

• To provide potable drinking water

• To ensure surface water can drain away into their system

• To supply gas to structures

• To maintain electricity cabling

What is a septic tank?

• A large-scale sewage treatment plant

• A small-scale, self-contained sewage treatment system

• A type of gas cylinder

• A component of the National Grid

What is the purpose of protecting the pipework linking a structure to the water supply?

• To prevent gas leaks

• To avoid contamination from backflow

• To ensure electricity supply

• To maintain internet access

How is gas delivered to areas without access to the main gas supply system?

• Through underground cables

• Via the National Grid

• Using gas contained in cylinders

• Through fibre optic cables

Who operates and maintains the electricity cabling in the UK?

• Water and sewerage companies

• Gas suppliers

• The National Grid

• Telecommunications companies

What is the role of HVAC systems in a structure?

• To provide internet access

• To transfer air for heating or cooling

• To supply potable water

• To deliver gas

What is the main goal of energy conservation in construction projects?

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

• To reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• To expand the National Grid

• To install more septic tanks

What does the abbreviation HVAC stand for?

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning

• High Voltage and Current

• Hydro, Ventilation, and Air Circulation

• Heating, Vacuum, and Air Circulation

Which of the following is a renewable energy method mentioned in the text?

• Burning coal

• Using natural gas

• Generating energy with low or zero carbon methods

• Installing more gas cylinders

What is the significance of fibre optic cables in telecommunications?

• They are used to deliver gas

• They provide a connection to the National Grid

• They replace traditional copper cables for internet access

• They are used in septic tanks