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WorksheetsWater Supply Regulations 1999 Quiz
Total questions: 2
Worksheet time: 15mins
What does 'backflow' mean in the context of water fittings?
Flow downstream in a direction contrary to the intended normal direction of flow
Flow upstream in a direction contrary to the intended normal direction of flow
Flow upstream in the intended direction
Flow downstream in the intended direction
What does 'cistern' mean in the context of water fittings?
A container for holding water at high pressure
A container for holding contaminated water
A container for holding hot water
A container for holding water at atmospheric pressure
What does 'combined feed and expansion cistern' mean in the context of water fittings?
A cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern
A cistern for supplying hot water to a cold water system without a separate expansion cistern
A cistern for supplying both hot and cold water to a hot water system
A cistern for supplying both hot and cold water to a cold water system
What does 'contamination' include in the context of water fittings?
Reduction in chemical or biological quality of water
Reduction in water temperature
Reduction in water pressure
Increase in chemical or biological quality of water
What does 'expansion valve' mean in the context of water fittings?
A valve for regulating water flow
A valve for releasing excess water from a cistern
A valve for releasing expansion water from an unvented water heating system
A valve for controlling water pressure
What does 'overflow pipe' mean in the context of water fittings?
A pipe for releasing cold water from a storage vessel
A pipe for releasing water only when the water level in the cistern exceeds a predetermined level
A pipe for releasing hot water from a storage vessel
A pipe for draining excess water from a cistern
What does 'pressure relief valve' mean in the context of water fittings?
A valve which opens automatically at a specified pressure to discharge fluid
A valve for releasing excess water from a cistern
A valve for controlling water pressure
A valve for regulating water flow
What does 'secondary circuit' mean in the context of water fittings?
An assembly of water fittings in which water circulates in supply pipes or distributing pipes of a hot water storage system
An assembly of water fittings in which water circulates in distributing pipes of a hot water storage system
An assembly of water fittings in which water circulates in supply pipes of a hot water storage system
An assembly of water fittings in which water circulates between a boiler and a primary heat exchange
What does 'stopvalve' mean in the context of water fittings?
A valve for shutting off the flow of water in a pipe
A valve for regulating water pressure
A valve for controlling water temperature
A valve for releasing excess water from a cistern
What does 'temperature relief valve' mean in the context of water fittings?
A valve for controlling water temperature
A valve for releasing excess water from a cistern
A valve which opens automatically at a specified temperature to discharge fluid
A valve for regulating water flow
What does 'vent pipe' mean in the context of water fittings?
A pipe for releasing cold water from a storage vessel
A pipe for releasing hot water from a storage vessel
A pipe for draining excess water from a cistern
A pipe open to the atmosphere which exposes the system to atmospheric pressure at its boundary
What does 'distributing pipe' mean in the context of water fittings?
A pipe for releasing hot water from a storage vessel
A pipe for draining excess water from a cistern
A pipe conveying water from a hot water apparatus supplied from a cistern and under pressure from that cistern
A pipe conveying water from a storage cistern
What does 'flushing cistern' mean in the context of water fittings?
A cistern for supplying hot water to a cold water system without a separate expansion cistern
A cistern for supplying cold water to a hot water system without a separate expansion cistern
A cistern provided with a valve or device for controlling the discharge of the stored water into a water closet pan or urinal
A cistern for storing water for subsequent use
What does 'servicing valve' mean in the context of water fittings?
A valve for controlling water temperature
A valve for shutting off the flow of water in a pipe
A valve for regulating water pressure
A valve for shutting off for the purpose of maintenance or service the flow of water in a pipe connected to a water fitting
What should not be used in the construction, installation, renewal, repair, or replacement of water fittings for domestic or food production purposes?
Lead
Mercury
Asbestos
Copper
What should water fittings be constructed of to resist damage from external factors?
Plastic
Copper
Steel
Brass
What should water fittings be capable of withstanding?
High pressure
Extreme temperatures
Corrosion
Physical impact
What should water supply systems be capable of to minimize water discharge during maintenance?
Having servicing valves and drain taps
Regularly replacing water fittings
Increasing water pressure
Using water-saving fixtures
What is the minimum internal water pressure that water fittings should be capable of withstanding?
1.0 times the maximum pressure
1.2 times the maximum pressure
1.5 times the maximum pressure
2.0 times the maximum pressure
What process should water fittings be protected from to prevent contamination or waste of water?
Corrosion by galvanic action
Chemical reaction with water
Exposure to sunlight
Physical wear and tear
What precaution should be taken when connecting pipes of different metallic materials?
Use insulating materials between the pipes
Apply anti-corrosion coating on the pipes
Use dielectric unions to separate the pipes
Connect the pipes without any precautions
