WorksheetsUrinals Quiz
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
In which types of buildings are urinals typically fitted?
Residential buildings
Non-domestic buildings
Industrial buildings
Agricultural buildings
Which of the following is NOT a basic design of urinals?
Bowl
Trough
Slab
Cylinder
Which of the following is a basic design of urinals?
Sphere
Trough
Cube
Cone
What is a common feature of bowl urinals that makes them easy to install?
They are made of plastic.
They are lightweight.
They are easy to install.
They are portable.
At what height is the bowl lip set for adult urinals?
500mm
600mm
700mm
800mm
What is the height of the bowl lip for junior urinals?
400mm
450mm
500mm
550mm
What is placed between each bowl in bowl urinals for privacy?
Curtains
Doors
Privacy dividers
Walls
From where are the bowls fed in traditional bowl urinals?
A cistern at high level
A water tank on the ground
A direct water supply
A manual pump
What modern feature can bowl urinals have?
Automatic cleaning
Waterless operation
Heated seats
Built-in air fresheners
What material are trough urinals generally made from?
Plastic
Stainless steel
Ceramic
Wood
Why are trough urinals installed in certain locations?
To save water
To reduce cleaning time
To prevent vandalism
To improve aesthetics
How are trough urinals sized?
According to the height of users
According to the number of users
According to the width of the room
According to the type of waste connection
What feature does the floor of the trough urinal have?
A slight rise towards the waste
A slight fall towards the waste
A flat surface
Multiple waste connections
What material are slab urinals manufactured from?
Plastic
Fire clay
Metal
Wood
What is the purpose of the base channel in slab urinals?
To support the urinal structure
To connect to the water supply
To direct waste to the drain
To hold the urinal in place
What is the function of the sparge pipe in slab urinals?
To support the urinal structure
To connect to the water supply
To wash the face of the slab
To hold the urinal in place
How is the flush pipe mounted in slab urinals?
On the back of the slab
On the face of the slab
On the side of the slab
On the top of the slab
According to the Water Regulations, how can a urinal be flushed?
Only manually
Only automatically
Either manually or automatically
Neither manually nor automatically
What is used to flush a urinal manually?
Automatic flushing cistern
Flushing valve
Hand pump
Water bucket
What is used to flush a urinal automatically?
Flushing valve
Hand pump
Automatic flushing cistern
Water bucket
What is the function of a flushing valve in a urinal?
It delivers 1.5 litres of water to an individual bowl when the level is pressed or the infrared sensor is activated.
It delivers 2 litres of water to an individual bowl when the level is pressed or the infrared sensor is activated.
It delivers 1.5 litres of water to multiple bowls when the level is pressed or the infrared sensor is activated.
It delivers 2 litres of water to multiple bowls when the level is pressed or the infrared sensor is activated.
Why does the flushing valve require backflow protection under the Water Regulations?
To increase water pressure.
To prevent contamination.
To reduce water usage.
To enhance the flushing mechanism.
From where can the flushing valve be supplied?
Only from the mains.
Only from a cistern.
From the mains, via a boosted system, or at low pressure from a cistern.
Only via a boosted system.
What type of siphons are automatic flushing cisterns fitted with?
Manual flushing siphons
Automatic flushing siphons
Gravity flushing siphons
Electric flushing siphons
What happens to the air inside the dome when the cistern fills and the water rises?
The air inside the dome is released
The air inside the dome is compressed
The air inside the dome is replaced with water
The air inside the dome evaporates
What causes the water to be forced out of the lower chamber in an automatic flushing cistern?
Decrease in pressure
Increase in temperature
Increase in pressure
Decrease in temperature
What allows the siphonic action to start in an automatic flushing cistern?
Increase in pressure in the main housing
Decrease in pressure in the main housing
Introduction of air
Removal of water
When does the siphonic action stop in an automatic flushing cistern?
When water is introduced
When air is introduced
When pressure is increased
When temperature is decreased
What type of control valve is fitted to the feed pipe of an automatic flushing cistern?
Manual flush control valve
Hydraulic flush control valve
Electric flush control valve
Pneumatic flush control valve
How is the feed to an automatic flushing cistern commonly controlled?
Manually
Via a timer
Via an infrared sensor
Via a pressure sensor
According to the Water Regulations, what is the flushing volume for a single bowl or stall from an automatic flushing cistern?
5 litres/hour
7.5 litres/hour
10 litres/hour
12 litres/hour
What is the flushing volume for each position if multiple urinals are installed, according to the Water Regulations?
5 litres/hour
7.5 litres/hour
10 litres/hour
12 litres/hour
What happens when the water level reaches the top of the dome in an automatic flushing cistern?
The head of water at point A becomes less than the pressure at point B.
The head of water at point A becomes greater than the pressure at point B.
The pressure at point B pushes the trap out at point C.
The water level decreases immediately.
What action starts the siphonic action in an automatic flushing cistern?
The water level reaching the bottom of the dome.
The pressure at point B becoming greater than the head of water at point A.
The trap being pushed out at point C.
The water level decreasing below point B.
How many types of urinals are mentioned in the summary?
One
Two
Three
Four
What are the flush options available for urinals as per the summary?
Manual only
Auto only
Auto or manual
None
How are bowl and trough urinals connected to a soil stack?
Directly
Via a trap and discharge branch
Through a pump
Using a filter
What is the minimum waste size for urinals mentioned in the summary?
15mm
20mm
32mm
50mm
What type of waste is used for urinals according to the summary?
Slotted waste
Unslotted waste
Filtered waste
Pumped waste
How is a slab urinal connected to drainage?
Via a trap
Directly to underground drainage
Through a pump
Using a filter
What is the feed size to the cistern for urinals?
10mm
15mm
20mm
25mm
What is a bidet often described as?
Sit-on wash basin
Stand-up wash basin
Sit-on shower
Stand-up shower
What material are bidets typically made of?
Stainless steel
Vitreous china
Plastic
Wood
Which of the following is NOT a design type of bidet?
Over the rim bidet
Ascending spray bidet
Descending spray bidet
Wall-mounted bidet
What might wall-hung bidets require for additional support?
Extra screws
Support brackets
Metal frames
Wooden beams
What is the most common style of bidet mentioned in the text?
Wall-mounted bidets
Over the rim bidets
Floor-mounted bidets
Portable bidets
How are over the rim bidets installed?
The same way as a toilet
The same way as a shower
The same way as a basin
The same way as a bathtub
What type of mixer tap can be used with over the rim bidets?
Monobloc mixer tap
Double-handle mixer tap
Single-handle mixer tap
Wall-mounted mixer tap
What must be maintained to prevent water contamination when connecting over the rim bidets to a mains fed system?
AUK2 air gap
AUK1 air gap
AUK3 air gap
AUK4 air gap
How should a hand spray with hose be treated when used with over the rim bidets?
Like a descending spray bidet
Like an ascending spray bidet
Like a wall-mounted spray bidet
Like a floor-mounted spray bidet
What is important to maintain between the spill over level of the sanitary appliance and the outlet of the tap in over the rim bidets?
AUK2 air gap
Water pressure
Temperature control
Flow rate
What is a characteristic of ascending spray bidets?
They are very common in the UK.
They use a special mixer tap to spray upwards from the base of the bowl.
They do not require any special installation considerations.
They can be connected to mains fed systems.
Why are special installation considerations needed for ascending spray bidets?
Because they are very common in the UK.
Because they have an air gap present.
Due to the contamination risk with no air gap present.
Because they are connected to mains fed systems.
Why cannot ascending spray bidets be connected to mains fed systems?
Because they are very common in the UK.
Because they use a special mixer tap.
Because the outlet is in direct contact with foul water.
Because they have an air gap present.
Why can't ascending spray bidets be connected to mains fed systems?
Because they require a higher water pressure
Because they need a feed from the cold water storage cistern
Because they are too large
Because they are not compatible with modern plumbing
What is the main reason ascending spray bidets require a feed from the cold water storage cistern?
There is no air gap present between the spillover level of the appliance and the outlet of the spray
They are more efficient with cold water
They are designed to work only with cold water
They are not compatible with hot water systems
What is the function of the ascending spray mixing valve in an ascending spray bidet?
To mix hot and cold water
To control the water pressure
To filter the water
To regulate the spray direction
How many types of bidets are mentioned in the summary?
One
Two
Three
Four
What is a risk associated with bidets according to the summary?
Overheating
Contamination
Electrical failure
Low water pressure
What should be identified before connecting a bidet to a mains fed system?
Water pressure
Type of bidet
Electrical connection
Overflow type
What is the minimum waste size for bidets as mentioned in the summary?
15mm
20mm
32mm
50mm
What type of air gap should be maintained for bidets?
AUK1
AUK2
AUK3
AUK4
How are bidets connected to a soil stack?
Directly
Via a trap and discharge branch
Through a pump
Using a filter
What size are the hot and cold feed pipes for bidets?
10mm
15mm
20mm
25mm
What type of connections do bidet taps have?
1/4” BSP
1/2” BSP
3/4” BSP
1” BSP
