Plumbing Terminology Quiz

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Which one of these is the definition of a conductor in plumbing terms?

A part of a plumbing system that is designed and installed to serve more than one appliance, fixture, building, or system
A drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted fixtures to a common trap
A pipe inside the building that conveys stormwater from the roof to a storm drain or other approved point of disposal (correct)
A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it connects

Which one of these is the definition of contamination in plumbing terms?

A pipe inside the building that conveys stormwater from the roof to a storm drain or other approved point of disposal
An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids, or waste (correct)
A part of a plumbing system that is designed and installed to serve more than one appliance, fixture, building, or system
A drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted fixtures to a common trap

Which one of these is the definition of a vent in plumbing terms?

A pipe inside the building that conveys stormwater from the roof to a storm drain or other approved point of disposal
A part of a plumbing system that is designed and installed to serve more than one appliance, fixture, building, or system
An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids, or waste
A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it connects (correct)

Which one of these is the definition of a waste in plumbing terms?

A drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted fixtures to a common trap (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of CPVC in plumbing terms?

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) is a type of plastic pipe commonly used for hot and cold water supply systems. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of a common in plumbing terms?

That part of a plumbing system that is designed and installed to serve more than one appliance, fixture, building, or system (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of a conductor in plumbing terms?

A pipe inside the building that conveys stormwater from the roof to a storm drain (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of a vent in plumbing terms?

A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which it connects (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the definition of a waste in plumbing terms?

A drain connecting the compartments of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted fixtures to a common trap (B) Signup and view all the answers