Plumbing Terminology Quiz

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What is a ferrule used for in pipe installation?

To remove debris from a pipe
To connect two pipes together
To change the direction of a pipe
To screw a plug for cleaning or examining the interior of a pipe (correct)

What is the purpose of a flood level device inside a tank?

To distribute water supply to multiple fixtures
To maintain a specific water level for effective flushing (correct)
To regulate water pressure
To measure the flow rate of a fixture

What determines the rating of a plumbing fixture?

The total discharge flow rate in gallons per minute
The fixture unit flow rate (correct)
The size of the fixture
The type of material used to manufacture the fixture

What is the function of a group vent in a venting system?

To vent multiple traps (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the slope or fall of a pipe?

Grade (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a flushometer valve in a water supply system?

To discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of plumbing in a building?

To ensure the health and sanitation of life and property (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main property of lead that made it a preferred material for the Romans in plumbing?

Malleability and ductility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preventing back flow of used water into the water supply system?

To reduce the risk of contamination (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a drainage system?

To remove and discharge human wastes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term given to a person who is skilled in the field of sanitation?

Plumber (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition required for an effective water supply system in a building?

To provide sufficient amount of water (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of a pipe or tube referring to, except for brass and copper tube?

Nominal internal diameter (ID) of the pipe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the drainage system include?

All piping within the public or private premises that conveys sewage, rainwater, or other liquid waste, to a legal point of disposal, excluding the mains of public sewer system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a dry vent?

A vent that does not carry water or water-borne wastes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective opening of a water supply discharge?

The diameter of the circle equivalent to the cross-sectional area (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fixture branch?

A pipe connecting several fixtures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fixture unit?

To express the load producing effects on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures (A) Signup and view all the answers