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PART 1: WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING - Lecture 1: Introduction

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Sanitary Engineering?

a)

The branch of civil engineering associated with the supply of water, disposal of sewage, other public health services and the management of water and sewage in civil engineering.

b)

A branch of civil engineering focused only on building bridges and roads.

c)

A field of engineering that deals exclusively with electrical systems in buildings.

d)

A discipline concerned with the design of mechanical parts for vehicles.

2.

Who is a Sanitary Engineer?

a)

An expert or specialist in the branch of civil engineering associated with the supply of water, collect and disposal of sewage, and other public health services.

b)

A professional who designs electrical circuits for buildings.

c)

A specialist in the construction of roads and highways.

d)

An engineer responsible for the maintenance of mechanical equipment.

3.

What is one of the main works of sanitary engineering as described in the passage?

a)

ensuring an adequate supply of safe water and prompt removal of wastes.

b)

designing electrical circuits for buildings.

c)

constructing bridges and highways.

d)

developing software for water management.

4.

EPA stands for:

a)

Environmental Protection Agency

b)

Energy Production Association

c)

Economic Policy Administration

d)

Environmental Planning Authority

5.

NPSES stands for:

a)

National Pollutional Discharge Elimination System

b)

National Public Safety Emergency Service

c)

National Pollutional Safety Evaluation System

d)

National Public Service Examination System

6.

FWPCA stands for:

a)

Federal Water Pollution Control Administration

b)

Federal Wildlife Protection and Conservation Act

c)

Fresh Water Pollution Control Agency

d)

Federal Waste Processing and Control Authority

7.

USPHS stands for:

a)

U.S. Public Health Service

b)

United States Postal Health Service

c)

Universal Society for Public Health Studies

d)

Union of State Public Health Services

8.

What is the first step in the water treatment process?

a)

Filtration

b)

Screening

c)

Raw Water

d)

Disinfection

9.

Refer to the diagram of the water treatment plant process. Which step comes immediately after Screening?

a)

Filtration

b)

Primary Sedimentation

c)

Disinfection

d)

Coagulation/Flocculation

10.

Refer to the diagram of the water treatment plant process. After Primary Sedimentation, the next step is _________?

a)

Coagulation/Flocculation

b)

Disinfection

c)

Filtration

d)

Chlorination

11.

Refer to the diagram of the water treatment plant process. Which of the following is NOT a step shown in the water treatment process?

a)

Screening

b)

Disinfection

c)

Aeration

d)

Filtration

12.

The purpose of Disinfection in the water treatment process is:

a)

To remove harmful microorganisms from water

b)

To add minerals to water

c)

To improve the taste of water

d)

To filter out large particles

13.

Which step comes immediately before Filtration?

a)

Screening

b)

Secondary Sedimentation

c)

Disinfection

d)

Raw Water

14.

Refer to the diagram of the water treatment plant process. After Filtration, water is supplied to _________?

a)

Disinfection

b)

Sedimentation

c)

Aeration

d)

Storage

15.

Refer to the diagram of the conventional water treatment plant. What is the first step in the water treatment process?

a)

Rapid mix

b)

Screening

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Disinfection

16.

How long does the rapid mix process take?

a)

60 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

5 minutes

d)

2 hours

17.

Refer to the diagram of the conventional water treatment plant. What is added during the rapid mix process?

a)

Disinfectant

b)

Coagulant

c)

Sludge

d)

Filter wash

18.

What is the detention time for the sedimentation process?

a)

30 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

2 hours

d)

5 hours

19.

What is the filtration rate in the rapid filtration step?

a)

30 m³/m²d

b)

150 m³/m²

c)

60 s

d)

30 min

20.

What is the purpose of the disinfection step?

a)

To add disinfectant and make the water safe for supply.

b)

To remove large debris from the water.

c)

To increase the temperature of the water.

d)

To add minerals to the water.

21.

What happens to the sludge produced during the process?

a)

It is filtered

b)

It is reclaimed as water

c)

It is disposed of

d)

It is used as disinfectant

22.

What type of network is represented by the diagram on the left?

a)

Grid network

b)

Branched (tree) network

c)

Circular network

d)

Radial network

23.

What type of network is represented by the diagram on the right?

a)

Grid network

b)

Branched (tree) network

c)

Circular network

d)

Radial network

24.

One advantage of a grid network over a branched (tree) network is:

a)

It provides multiple paths for data to travel, increasing reliability.

b)

It is less expensive to install than a grid network.

c)

It has fewer connections, making it easier to manage.

d)

It is more prone to single point failures.

25.

Which branch is located on the left side of the network?

a)

East Branch

b)

West Branch

c)

Downstream

d)

New building

26.

Refer to the diagram of the Sewage Collection Network. The new building is located near the _______.

a)

Downstream

b)

Upstream

c)

Central Pumping Station

d)

Main Road

27.

The East Branch is on the right side of the network.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is the first stage in the treatment of domestic wastewater?

a)

Preliminary Treatment

b)

Secondary Treatment

c)

Tertiary Treatment

d)

Disinfection

29.

Which stage comes after Preliminary Treatment?

a)

Primary Treatment

b)

Final Treatment

c)

Disinfection

d)

Screening

30.

What is the stage before Disposal in Water Bodies?

a)

Tertiary or Advanced Treatment

b)

Primary Treatment

c)

Secondary Treatment

d)

Screening

31.

Refer to the diagram of the Wastewater Treatment Plant process. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the process?

a)

Preliminary Treatment

b)

Secondary or Biological Treatment

c)

Filtration

d)

Tertiary or Advanced Treatment

32.

True or False: Primary Treatment comes after Secondary or Biological Treatment.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Refer to the diagram of the conventional sewage treatment plant. What is the first step in the treatment process?

a)

Aerobic oxidation

b)

Screening

c)

Primary sedimentation

d)

Sludge drying

34.

What is the area required for sludge drying per person?

a)

0.5 m²

b)

0.25 m²

c)

1 m²

d)

2 m²

35.

The primary sedimentation process operates at ______ m³/m² d at 3 d.w.f.

a)

30

b)

15

c)

45

d)

60

36.

Refer to the diagram of the conventional sewage treatment plant. Which process is responsible for removing grit?

a)

Screening

b)

Aerobic oxidation

c)

Grit removal

d)

Sludge drying

37.

What does AS stand for?

a)

Activated Sludge

b)

Aerated Sediment

c)

Anaerobic Sludge

d)

Aerobic Solution

38.

The secondary sedimentation process operates at ______ m³/m² d at 3 d.w.f.

a)

40

b)

25

c)

60

d)

80

39.

In the design of any waterworks project, it is necessary to estimate the amount of water that is required. This involves determining the number of people who will be served and their per capita water consumption. What is the formula for water consumption in liters per capita per day? Water consumption (L/(Cap.day)) = ______ / Total number of people in the city (Capita)

a)

Total daily water consumption (L/day)

b)

Total daily consumption averaged over one year (L/day)

c)

Quantity required in 12 months (L/day)

40.

What is the formula for average daily consumption in liters per capita per day? Average daily consumption (L/(Cap.day)) = ______ / Total population in the city (Capita)

a)

Total daily water consumption (L/day)

b)

Total daily consumption averaged over one year (L/day)

c)

Quantity required in 12 months (L/day)

41.

What is the formula for average daily per capita demand? Average daily per capita demand (L/(Cap.day)) = Quantity Required in 12 Months (L/day) / (________ x Population (Capita))

a)

360

b)

365

c)

30

42.

Domestic or Residential use accounts for what percentage of the total water demand?

a)

10-15%

b)

25-30%

c)

40-60%

43.

Industrial use accounts for what percentage of the total water demand?

a)

5-10%

b)

25-30%

c)

40-60%

44.

Commercial use accounts for what percentage of the total water demand?

a)

10-15%

b)

25-30%

c)

40-60%

45.

Public use accounts for what percentage of the total water demand?

a)

5-10%

b)

10-15%

c)

25-30%

46.

The water demand rate for a hospital is ______ L/bed/d.

a)

950 L/bed/d

b)

500 L/bed/d

c)

1200 L/bed/d

d)

750 L/bed/d

47.

The water demand rate for a school is ______ L/student/d.

a)

76 L/student/d

b)

50 L/student/d

c)

100 L/student/d

d)

120 L/student/d

48.

The water demand rate for a restaurant is ______ L/customer/d.

a)

30 L/customer/d

b)

10 L/customer/d

c)

50 L/customer/d

d)

100 L/customer/d

49.

The water demand rate for a shopping center is ______ L/m² floor area/d.

a)

6 L/m² floor area/d

b)

3 L/m² floor area/d

c)

10 L/m² floor area/d

d)

15 L/m² floor area/d

50.

The water demand rate for a factory is ______ L/employee/d.

a)

100 L/employee/d

b)

50 L/employee/d

c)

200 L/employee/d

d)

500 L/employee/d

51.

According to the table, what is the typical water demand for the Dairy industry in m³/metric ton?

a)

2-3

b)

8-10

c)

15-25

d)

200-800

52.

Which type of industry has the highest range of water demand according to the table?

a)

Dairy

b)

Chemicals

c)

Paper

d)

Petroleum

53.

The Symons formula for industrial water demand is ______ m³/10³ m² floor area per day.

a)

12.2

b)

8.5

c)

15.0

d)

10.0

54.

What is the average water demand (L/c.d) for domestic consumption according to the summary table?

a)

50-75

b)

190-340

c)

200

d)

250-350

55.

Which type of consumption is associated with water use in city halls, jails, and schools?

a)

Domestic

b)

Commercial and industrial

c)

Public

d)

Loss and waste

56.

The percentage of total water demand for loss and waste is ______%.

a)

10

b)

25

c)

5

d)

15

57.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of domestic water consumption?

a)

Drinking

b)

Flushing streets

c)

Washing

d)

Bathing

58.

What is the effect of the size of the city on per capita water demand?

a)

Per capita demand for big cities is generally large as compared to that for smaller towns.

b)

Per capita demand for big cities is generally smaller as compared to that for smaller towns.

c)

Per capita demand for big cities and smaller towns is always the same.

d)

Per capita demand for big cities is unpredictable compared to smaller towns.

59.

Name one factor related to economic activity that affects water consumption.

a)

Presence of industries and commerce.

b)

Amount of rainfall in the region.

c)

Type of soil present.

d)

Distance from the sea.

60.

If water is aesthetically and medically safe, how does it affect consumption?

a)

Consumption will increase as people will not depend on private wells, etc.

b)

Consumption will decrease due to lack of trust.

c)

Consumption will remain unchanged regardless of safety.

d)

Consumption will shift to bottled water only.

61.

What is the impact of water cost on consumption?

a)

Higher cost of water generally reduces consumption.

b)

Higher cost of water generally increases consumption.

c)

Water cost has no impact on consumption.

d)

Lower cost of water generally reduces consumption.

62.

How does pressure in the water distribution system affect water consumption?

a)

Higher pressure can increase water consumption.

b)

Higher pressure can decrease water consumption.

c)

Pressure has no effect on water consumption.

d)

Lower pressure can increase water consumption.

63.

Name a climatic condition that can affect water consumption.

a)

Hot climate increases water consumption.

b)

Cold climate decreases water consumption.

c)

Rainy climate reduces water consumption.

d)

Windy climate has no effect on water consumption.

64.

How do habits of people and their economic status affect water consumption?

a)

People with higher economic status and different habits may consume more water.

b)

Economic status and habits have no effect on water consumption.

c)

Only habits affect water consumption, not economic status.

d)

Water consumption is always the same regardless of habits or economic status.

65.

What is one method of charging for water that affects consumption?

a)

Water tax charged on the basis of meter reading or fixed monthly rate.

b)

Water supplied free of cost to all households.

c)

Charging a flat rate regardless of usage.

d)

Providing water subsidies for all consumers.

66.

How does efficiency of waterworks administration affect water consumption?

a)

Leaks and unauthorized use of water can increase consumption.

b)

Efficient administration always reduces water prices.

c)

Water consumption remains unchanged regardless of administration efficiency.

d)

Efficient administration leads to unlimited water supply.

67.

What is annual or yearly variation in water demand?

a)

Annual or yearly variation refers to changes in demand over the year.

b)

Annual variation refers to the total water supply available in a year.

c)

Yearly variation is the difference between rainfall and evaporation.

d)

Annual variation is the amount of water lost due to leakage each year.

68.

What causes seasonal variation in water demand?

a)

Demand peaks during summer due to fire breaks and increased consumption.

b)

Water demand is constant throughout the year.

c)

Seasonal variation is caused by changes in water quality.

d)

Water demand decreases during summer due to lower usage.

69.

What is monthly variation in water demand?

a)

Monthly variation refers to changes in demand from month to month.

b)

Monthly variation refers to changes in demand from hour to hour.

c)

Monthly variation refers to changes in demand from year to year.

d)

Monthly variation refers to changes in demand from day to day.

70.

What is weekly variation in water demand?

a)

Weekly variation refers to changes in demand from week to week.

b)

Weekly variation refers to changes in demand from hour to hour.

c)

Weekly variation refers to changes in demand from season to season.

d)

Weekly variation refers to changes in demand from year to year.

71.

How does daily activity affect daily variation in water demand?

a)

People draw out more water on holidays and festival days, increasing demand.

b)

Daily activity has no effect on water demand.

c)

Water demand decreases on holidays and festival days.

d)

Water demand remains constant throughout the year.

72.

Why are hourly variations in water demand important?

a)

Hourly variations are important due to wide range in demand during active household hours and emergencies like fire breaks.

b)

Hourly variations are important because they help in reducing water pollution.

c)

Hourly variations are important as they increase the cost of water supply.

d)

Hourly variations are important because they ensure water is always cold.

73.

What does the 'max' point represent in terms of water supply?

a)

The 'max' point represents the maximum rate of hourly supply required.

b)

The 'max' point represents the minimum rate of hourly supply required.

c)

The 'max' point represents the average rate of hourly supply required.

d)

The 'max' point represents the total volume of water supplied in a day.

74.

According to the Goodrich formula, what is the percentage of annual average consumption for time t=1 day?

a)

180%

b)

50%

c)

100%

d)

75%

75.

What is the formula for average daily demand in terms of water consumption?

a)

Average daily demand = Average water consumption (L/Cap.day) x No. of population

b)

Average daily demand = Total water consumption / No. of days

c)

Average daily demand = No. of population / Average water consumption (L/Cap.day)

d)

Average daily demand = Average water consumption (L/Cap.day) + No. of population

76.

What is the maximum daily demand in terms of average daily demand?

a)

Maximum daily demand = 1.8 x average daily demand

b)

Maximum daily demand = 1.2 x average daily demand

c)

Maximum daily demand = 2.5 x average daily demand

d)

Maximum daily demand = 0.8 x average daily demand

77.

Which of the following is the rate of water consumption for a high income single family according to the table?

a)

270 L/c/d

b)

310 L/c/d

c)

380 L/c/d

d)

400 L/c/d

78.

In Iraq, what is the assumed average domestic water demand?

a)

400 L/c/d

b)

200 L/c/d

c)

600 L/c/d

d)

1000 L/c/d

79.

Peaks of water consumption in certain areas of a city affect the design of the distribution system by:

a)

requiring larger pipes and storage to meet demand

b)

reducing the need for water treatment

c)

eliminating the need for pressure regulation

d)

allowing for smaller pumps and reservoirs

80.

Which of the following is an outdoor firefighting system using water?

a)

Hydrants

b)

Hose reel

c)

Sprinkler

81.

Which of the following is NOT a limitation for the Insurance Service Office Formula (ISO) for fire demand?

a)

One fire per day

b)

Fire duration 4-10 hr

c)

F = 500-8000 gpm

d)

P = 200 x 10^3 capita

82.

The coefficient C in the Insurance Service Office Formula (ISO) is related to the type of construction material and ranges from ___ to ___.

a)

0.6 to 1.5

b)

1.0 to 2.0

c)

0.3 to 1.0

d)

1.5 to 2.5

83.

According to the National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU) formula, what does 'P' represent?

a)

Population in thousand ( 10310^3 )

b)

Pressure in pounds per square inch

c)

Power in kilowatts

d)

Probability of fire occurrence

84.

Which of the following is NOT a use case for fire extinguishers according to the worksheet?

a)

Electrical risk

b)

Flammable liquids

c)

Engineering criteria for location and number of cylinders

85.

State True or False: The total floor area (A) in the Insurance Service Office Formula (ISO) excludes the basement of the building.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Which formula is used by the American Insurance Association to calculate fire flow requirement?

a)

Q (L/min)= 3182P0.53182 P^{0.5}

b)

Q (L/min)= 4637P0.5(10.01P0.5)4637 P^{0.5} (1-0.01 P^{0.5})

c)

Q (L/min)=1136.5(P/5+10)

d)

Q (kilo liters/d)=100 P0.5P^{0.5} for P>50000

87.

The fire flow requirement in general case is ______ gpm and ______ L/min.

a)

8000 gpm and 30240 L/min

b)

5000 gpm and 18900 L/min

c)

10000 gpm and 37850 L/min

d)

6000 gpm and 22710 L/min

88.

According to the Ministry of Urban Development Manual Formula, what is the formula for fire flow requirement for P > 50000?

a)

Q (L/min)=4637 P0.5(10.01P0.5)P^{0.5} (1-0.01 P^{0.5})

b)

Q (L/min)= 3182P0.53182 P^{0.5}

c)

Q (L/min)=1136.5(P/5+10)

d)

Q (kilo liters/d)=100 P0.5P^{0.5} for P>50000

89.

The minimum fire flow required is ______ gpm and ______ L/min.

a)

500 gpm and 1890 L/min

b)

750 gpm and 2500 L/min

c)

1000 gpm and 3785 L/min

d)

250 gpm and 950 L/min

90.

For a group of houses with a distance between adjacent units of 31-100 ft (9.5-30.5 m), what is the required fire flow in gpm and L/min?

a)

500 gpm, 1890 L/min

b)

750-1000 gpm, 2835-3780 L/min

c)

1000-1500 gpm, 3780-5670 L/min

d)

1500-2000 gpm, 5670-7560 L/min

91.

For a required fire flow of 2000-2250 gpm (7560-8505 L/min), the duration of flow should be ______ hours.

a)

9 hours

b)

3 hours

c)

6 hours

d)

12 hours

92.

What is the formula for the arithmetic method to estimate the population in the future (Pf)?

a)

Pf = Po + K Δt

b)

Pf = Po × K Δt

c)

Pf = Po - K Δt

d)

Pf = Po / K Δt

93.

Forecasting Population: In the arithmetic method, what does 'K' represent?

a)

Base population

b)

Growth rate

c)

Time increment

d)

Population in the future

94.

What is the formula for the geometric method to estimate the population in the future (Pf)?

a)

ln Pf = ln Po + K* Δt

b)

Pf = Po + K* Δt

c)

Pf=PoeKΔtPf = Po * e^{K* \Delta t}

d)

Pf = Po / (1 + K* Δt)

95.

Forecasting Population: In the geometric method, the growth rate is proportional to which of the following?

a)

Base population

b)

Time increment

c)

Population

d)

Growth rate

96.

What is the formula for the third method shown for estimating future population (Pf)?

a)

Pf=Po×(1+i)nPf = Po \times (1 + i)^n

b)

Pf=Po×(1i)nPf = Po \times (1 - i)^n

c)

Pf = Po + (i × n)

d)

Pf=Po(1+i)nPf = \frac{Po}{(1 + i)^n}

97.

What is the population density (capita per km²) for closely built-up single-family residential areas with small lots?

a)

8,800-10,000

b)

2,000-3,000

c)

15,000-17,000

d)

500-1,000

98.

What is the population density (capita per km²) for apartment and tenement districts?

a)

2,500-250,000

b)

500-2,000

c)

250,000-500,000

d)

100-500

99.

What is the population density (capita per km²) for commercial districts?

a)

High variable according to development

b)

Always low

c)

Always high

d)

Zero

e)

Constant everywhere

100.

For groundwater sources, what is the recommended design period (in years) for water supply systems?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20