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Building & Construction Practice Test: Water Distribution System
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A water distribution system is a complex engineering system that delivers water to customers. It's a link between the water supply and the consumer.  Here are some basics of a water distribution system: Water pipelines: Install water pipelines to ensure proper water distribution and management. Pumps: Pumps move water through the system. Valves: Regulate water pressure and flow direction along the way. Reservoirs: Elevated storage tanks or standpipes with gravity distribution and in-ground tanks or reservoirs with pumped distribution provide the necessary quantity and pressure to meet... Show more
Building & Construction Practice Test: Water Distribution System
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20 Questions

1. ____________ is used to measure the flow velocity across a cross-section with a known area.
2. Which of the following materials is not used to make storage tanks?
3. In a house drainage system, the pipe which is used to preserve the water seal of traps is called __________
4. Inferential meters can be used for both low and high flows.
5. ____________ is used to measure flows to domestic buildings.
6. In a house drainage system, the pipe through which human excreta flows is called __________
7. According to the Indian Standard code recommendations, the flushing storage capacity for factories and workshops is __________ litres per urinal seat and ______ litres per W.C. seat.
8. The strength or effectiveness of a water seal is represented by its _________
9. Which of the following is not true about plastic pipes?
10. Which of the following components of a storage tank is used to clean the tank periodically?
11. According to the Indian Standard recommendations, a water requirement of _______ per head per day is assumed for residential buildings.
12. Which of the following is not true about a gate valve?
13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of traps?
14. The opening at the top of the intercepting trap is called as ___________
15. Which of the following is not a component of plumbing water supply system?
16. The diameter of main service pipe may vary from ___________
17. Which of the following traps is commonly known as nahni trap?
18. Which of the following is not a component of the plumbing drainage system?
19. Which of the following is not true about lead pipes?
20. Light gauge copper tubes are used for general purpose work where the pressure is not more than 0.15 N/mm2.