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Rainwater Guttering & Systems Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a rainwater system?

a)

To store rainwater for irrigation

b)

To collect rainwater for household use

c)

To remove rainwater from the property to a safe place

d)

To filter rainwater for drinking purposes

2.

What does the expected flow of a rainwater system depend on?

a)

The type of gutter material used

b)

The color of the building facade

c)

The number of windows in the building

d)

The size of the roof area of the building

3.

What is the standard fall of gutters according to British Standards?

a)

1:800

b)

1:700

c)

1:600

d)

1:500

4.

Which material is the most common for standard domestic guttering and downpipes?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Steel

c)

Copper

d)

PVCu

5.

What is the purpose of the running outlet in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

c)

To direct water flow from two directions

d)

To connect the gutter to the downpipe

6.

What is the function of the union bracket in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

c)

To connect two lengths of gutter

d)

To direct water flow from two directions

7.

What does the external stop-end denote in a rainwater system?

a)

The support for the gutter run

b)

The end of the gutter run

c)

The start of the gutter run

d)

The connection to the downpipe

8.

What is the purpose of the downpipe connector in a rainwater system?

a)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

b)

To direct water flow from two directions

c)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

d)

To support the gutter run

9.

What is the function of the offset bend in a rainwater system?

a)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

b)

To change the direction of the downpipe

c)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

d)

To support the gutter run

10.

What is the purpose of the shoe in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

c)

To direct rainwater into a gulley

d)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

11.

What is the function of the downpipe clips in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

c)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

d)

To secure the downpipe to the wall

12.

What is the purpose of the fascia clips in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To secure the downpipe to the wall

c)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

d)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

13.

What is one of the problems with plastic guttering?

a)

It can cause buckling and dislocation due to expansion

b)

It is prone to rusting

c)

It is heavy and difficult to handle

d)

It is expensive to install

14.

What is the benefit of plastic guttering?

a)

It has a long life expectancy

b)

It requires high maintenance

c)

It is difficult to install

d)

It is prone to corrosion

15.

What is the standard shape of plastic guttering for domestic properties?

a)

Deep flow

b)

Ogee

c)

Square line

d)

Half-round

16.

What is the function of the gutter bracket in a rainwater system?

a)

To support the gutter run

b)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

c)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

d)

To secure the downpipe to the wall

17.

What is the main disadvantage of steel guttering?

a)

It is prone to rusting

b)

It is heavy and difficult to handle

c)

It can cause buckling and dislocation due to expansion

d)

It is expensive to install

18.

What is the purpose of the hopper head in a rainwater system?

a)

To stop rainwater from pouring out of the gutter

b)

To collect rainwater from multiple downpipes

c)

To connect the downpipe to the underground drainage pipework

d)

To support the gutter run

19.

Are we all going to pass this exam?

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

DEFFINETLEY

d)

MAYBE