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Building & Construction Practice Test: Sanitary Fittings & Plumbing Systems
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Sanitary fittings are components and fixtures that connect, control, and direct the flow of water and waste in plumbing systems. Sanitary fittings are also known as hygiene fittings, tube fittings, or plumbing fittings.  Sanitary fittings are designed to prevent the entrapment, formation, and spread of bacteria in the piping system. They are constructed of materials that ensure a sterile environment and maintain sterility during use.  Sanitary fittings include: Water closets (WC) Urinals Flushing cisterns for water closets Lavatory or washbasin Floor drain Showers Faucets Hose... Show more
Building & Construction Practice Test: Sanitary Fittings & Plumbing Systems
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20 Questions

1. Septic action is produced by the septic tank by __________
2. The diameter of a sludge soak pit varies from __________
3. Bell-type flushing cistern is an example of ___________
4. Which of the following statements regarding systems of plumbing for drainage of buildings is not correct?
5. Indian type water closet is used in squatting position while European type water closet cannot be conveniently used in squatting position.
6. Which of the following is not a classification of traps based on their shape?
7. Septic action is produced by the septic tank by __________
8. The single stack system if effective only in the case when the traps are filled with water seal of depth not less than _________
9. In the two-pipe system for the drainage of buildings, the discharge from the waste pipe is disconnected from the drain by using __________
10. Which of the following is not a type of water closets?
11. The size of the rainwater pipe commonly used in house drainage is _________
12. The outlet pipe in the septic tank is kept about _________ lower than the inlet pipe.
13. The pedestal type European water closet is also known as ________
14. One pipe system is cheaper than the single stack system for the drainage of buildings.
15. The pedestal type European water closet is also known as ________
16. The length of the bathtubs generally varies from ___________
17. Bowl type urinals are used in public buildings while stall type urinals are used in residential buildings.
18. The size of the vent pipe commonly used in house drainage is ________
19. In the two-pipe system for the drainage of buildings, the discharge from the waste pipe is disconnected from the drain by using __________
20. Bell-type flushing cistern is an example of ___________