Home > Environmental Engineering > Quizzes > Environmental Engineering Practice Test: Conveyance and Distribution of Water
Environmental Engineering Practice Test: Conveyance and Distribution of Water
Fast practice, instant feedback. Timer auto-submits when time’s up.
Avg score: 73% Most missed: “The velocity of water in the pipe is 1.8m/Sec. What is the diameter of pipe used…”
In environmental engineering, water conveyance and distribution systems move water from its source to various destinations. Water conveyance structures include: Flumes, Tunnels, Aqueducts, Inverted siphons (pipe canals), Inclined drop structures  Water conveyance methods include: Tanker trucks, Rural aqueducts, Pipelines.  Water distribution systems include: Pipes, Valves, Pumps, Facilities to store water, Meters to measure water use, Hydrants for firefighting and other uses  Water conveyance pipes are a vital part of water distribution systems, enabling an efficient and reliable supply... Show more
Environmental Engineering Practice Test: Conveyance and Distribution of Water
Time left 00:00
25 Questions

1. The Gate valves are made of _______ with brass mountings.
2. The valve which is preferred in elevated tanks and stand pipes is ____________
3. The velocity of water in a 10 cm diameter pipe should be ____________
4. The pre-stressed concrete pipes are used for heads ____
5. _______ valves are used to discharge air from the water pipelines.
6. In which of the following joint, pipes do not have sockets or spigots?
7. The pressure in the distribution mains does not depend on ____________
8. Which of the following is known as washout valve?
9. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?
10. Which of the following is incorrect regarding cast iron pipes?
11. Mcwane pipes are ___ stronger in tension than Pit cast pipes.
12. Which of the following valve is known as a safety valve?
13. According the mass curve method, the storage capacity is defined as ____________
14. The water supply pipes are buried underground. The load on the buried pipe due to earth filling is given by ____________
15. Lead pipes are used in water supply mains.
16. There is a 8 storey residential building in Lucknow. What is the pressure in the distribution mains?
17. Which of the following joint is called run lead joint?
18. In which system of water supply, water is supplied only during fixed hours of the day?
19. The hourly demand rate is constant throughout the day.
20. Which of the following joint is highly influenced by temperature?
21. Which of the following is known as Shut off valve?
22. _______ causes hoop tension in pipe shell.
23. The pressure in distribution mains in a residential building up to three storeys is ____________
24. The method of distribution of water is divided into how many types?
25. In which system of water supply, water is available for 24 hours but uneconomically used?