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WorksheetsPP2 sanitation Plastic Guttering System Quiz
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the function of a gutter in a plastic guttering system?
Connects the gutter to the drain
Collects water from the roof line
Secures the guttering to the wall
Allows for expansion and contraction of the guttering
Which part connects the gutter to the drain in a plastic guttering system?
Gutter angle
Stop end
Downpipe
Running outlet
Identify the part in a plastic guttering system that is used to stop the flow at the end of a gutter.
Gutter joint
Stop end
RWP clip
Drain connector
What is the purpose of the RWP clip in a plastic guttering system?
It collects water from the roof line.
It connects the gutter to the drain.
It secures the downpipe to the structure.
It stops the flow at the end of a gutter.
What is the purpose of downpipes in plumbing?
To convey gas from the main supply to the home
To convey rainwater from the gutter to the drain
To supply water to the home from the main supply
To remove sewage from the home to the sewage system
What is the standard size for downpipe systems?
62mm or 68mm
72mm or 75mm
What shape are standard downpipes usually?
Triangular
Rectangular
Round or square
Hexagonal
What is the standard size of the plastic gutter system fittings shown in the learning material?
100mm
112mm
125mm
150mm
Which fitting is used to connect two sections of gutter at a 90-degree angle?
Running outlet
90° gutter angle
135° gutter angle
External stop end
What is the purpose of the external stop end fitting in a gutter system?
To change the direction of the gutter
To connect two gutter sections
To cap the end of a gutter section
To attach the gutter to the building
Identify the fitting that is used to change the direction of the gutter system by 135 degrees.
Running outlet
90° gutter angle
135° gutter angle
Gutter unions
What is the function of gutter unions in a plastic gutter system?
To cap the end of a gutter section
To connect two sections of gutter at an angle
To allow for expansion and contraction
To collect and direct water flow from the roof
what is the purpose of the fittings in the image
connect same shapes of gutter
connect different colors of gutter
to connect different profiles of guttering
Where is the shoe installed in guttering components?
Between the roof and the gutter
Between the gutter and the downpipe
Below the downpipe
Above the gutter
What usually determines the position of the running outlet in guttering components?
The type of gutter used
The material of the downpipe
The location of the drains of the property
The height of the roof
What is the purpose of an offset bend in guttering?
To extend the length of the downpipe
To change the direction of the downpipe or create a 'swan neck'
To increase the flow rate of water through the downpipe
To connect two separate guttering systems
How many offsets are required to create a 'swan neck' in guttering?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is the purpose of the guttering component shown in the image?
To measure the flow of water in rainwater pipes
To join two rainwater pipes
To stop water from flowing in rainwater pipes
To filter debris from rainwater pipes
What is the function of a gutter union in guttering components?
It is used to seal the end of a gutter run.
It acts as a support for the gutter run and as a connector where two lengths of gutter join.
It is used to change the direction of the gutter run.
It collects water from the downspout.
What is the function of an external stop end in guttering?
It allows rainwater to flow out of the gutter system.
It connects to the end of a gutter run and stops rainwater pouring out of the end.
It filters debris from the rainwater in the gutter.
It seals the gutter to the roofline.
Where is the external stop end located in relation to the gutter run?
Inside the gutter run
At the beginning of the gutter run
On the outside of the gutter run
Below the gutter run
Where is the internal stop end located in a gutter system?
On the outside of the gutter run.
At the highest point of the gutter system.
On the inside of the gutter run.
At the midpoint of the gutter run.
What is located between the stop end and the gutter?
(a)
What is the function of a hopper head in guttering systems?
To seal the end of a guttering system
To collect water from multiple downpipes and funnel it into one downpipe leading to the ground
To change the direction of the guttering system
To increase the water flow speed in the guttering system
What is the purpose of a rainwater shoe in guttering components?
To seal the end of the gutter
To direct water into a drain or divert it away from the building fabric
To connect two sections of guttering
To filter debris from the rainwater
What is the purpose of a fascia clip in guttering?
To seal the ends of the gutter
To support the gutter run and provide the correct gradient towards the running outlet
To collect rainwater from the roof
To connect two sections of guttering
How far apart should fascia clips be positioned to support the gutter under normal conditions?
0.5m apart
1.0m apart
1.5m apart
2.0m apart
If the property is located in an area with adverse weather conditions, how should the positioning of the fascia clips be adjusted?
They should be positioned further apart
They should be positioned at the same distance
They should be positioned closer together
They should not be used at all
What is the purpose of using an adaptor in guttering components?
To change the direction of the gutter
To connect guttering components with different systems and profiles
To increase the length of the gutter
To repair broken guttering components
What will the method used for connecting appliances to below-ground drainage systems depend on?
The color of the appliances
The appliance and the material from which the below-ground drainage pipework is made
The brand of the appliances
The location of the nearest hardware store
What is the term for the component labeled "DN100 clay pipe" in the diagram?
Rainwater shoe
Gully
Removable trap
Clay pipe gully with removable trap
What is the purpose of a rest bend in a direct connection to a drain?
To connect two sections of a rainwater pipe
To prevent backflow of water
To provide a cleanout point
To maintain a certain angle for the pipe entering the drain and to support the bend
What is the function of the component shown in the image?
To regulate water temperature
To filter out debris from the water
To provide a direct connection for rainwater disposal
To measure water flow rate
What is the purpose of the 1m³ soakaway pit shown in the diagram?
To store excess water temporarily
To measure the amount of drainage
To filter contaminants from water before it enters the drainage system
To allow gradual infiltration of water into the surrounding soil
