Water Distribution 4 better Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
How are valves checked to determine that they are holding properly? - ANSWER-by
a pressure test
Who is ultimately responsible for being sure that your agency has a good record
keeping system? - ANSWER-Supervisor
Which type of pipe is most likely to be damaged by corrosion? - ANSWER-Steel
What is the most important and all inclusive aspect of supervision? - ANSWER-
proper utilization of all resources
The maxium flow to be expected through a standard 5/8 x 3/4 meter is ____ gpm. -
ANSWER-20 gpm
What does not materially affect the friction loss in a given length of pipe? -
ANSWER-hardness of water
Because of local climate conditions, a system may have a specific type of fire
hydrants installed, such as - ANSWER-dry barrel or wet barrel
One opening has become available that would be an advancement to any one of
three qualified eager employee. How should this situation be handled? - ANSWER-
Talk to all three as a group, explain the situation, and make your selection. Then
notify all personnel of the change.
A decrease in the gallons of pumped a well per kilowatt hour of electricity used
indicates a... - ANSWER-decrease in well efficiency
Objectives for a preventive maintenance program include... - ANSWER-reduce
emergency repairs and maintenance
Which one of the following ins unlikely to occur in the distribution system? -
ANSWER-increase in dissolved gasses
To be sure a dry barrel hydrant is draining after the test is completed... - ANSWER-
feel for a suction through the nozzle
Air tanks on storage tanks require... - ANSWER-mesh screens to prevent entry of
animals or birds
In a parallel circuit, if one unit is burned out or disconnected, the other units will... -
ANSWER-continue to function
, Automation of a water system should provide... - ANSWER-constant pressure
The two major requirements in sizing a service area adequate... - ANSWER-
pressure and flow rate
The least head loss in a pipeline would be caused by a fully open... - ANSWER-gate
valve
The location where residual pressure is measured should be... - ANSWER-at the
nearest hydrant upstream from the flowing hydrant
A reduced pressure zone back flow preventer will... - ANSWER-stop backpressure
and backsiphonage
When excessively worn, positive displacement and other meters will usually... -
ANSWER-register less water than actually passed
When a confined space must be entered, the minimum number of workers on the ob
should be... - ANSWER-three
Plastic service lines can be thawed by... - ANSWER-hot water
When working with electrical equipment outdoors... - ANSWER-a ground fault
interrupter power supply is required
An organization chart shows... - ANSWER-the formal organization, including the
overall structure
How can the supervisor be certain that scheduled maintenance is completed? -
ANSWER-use a form that compares work assigned with work completed
The most important thing a supervisor can do regarding potential personnel
problems is to... - ANSWER-write each incidence down, file it for reference, and talk
to the personnel involved
What is the main reason for the poor accident record of operators? - ANSWER-lack
of training
The major reason why the person in charge of a public relations program should be
a member of upper management is... - ANSWER-the ability to influence policy
Leadership occurs as a result of... - ANSWER-the supervisor's ability to achieve
employee willingness to follow
Occasionally some of the people on a work crew will indulge in active horseplay.
This should be... - ANSWER-stopped immediately because it is likely to cause an
accident
Questions and Answers 100% Accurate
How are valves checked to determine that they are holding properly? - ANSWER-by
a pressure test
Who is ultimately responsible for being sure that your agency has a good record
keeping system? - ANSWER-Supervisor
Which type of pipe is most likely to be damaged by corrosion? - ANSWER-Steel
What is the most important and all inclusive aspect of supervision? - ANSWER-
proper utilization of all resources
The maxium flow to be expected through a standard 5/8 x 3/4 meter is ____ gpm. -
ANSWER-20 gpm
What does not materially affect the friction loss in a given length of pipe? -
ANSWER-hardness of water
Because of local climate conditions, a system may have a specific type of fire
hydrants installed, such as - ANSWER-dry barrel or wet barrel
One opening has become available that would be an advancement to any one of
three qualified eager employee. How should this situation be handled? - ANSWER-
Talk to all three as a group, explain the situation, and make your selection. Then
notify all personnel of the change.
A decrease in the gallons of pumped a well per kilowatt hour of electricity used
indicates a... - ANSWER-decrease in well efficiency
Objectives for a preventive maintenance program include... - ANSWER-reduce
emergency repairs and maintenance
Which one of the following ins unlikely to occur in the distribution system? -
ANSWER-increase in dissolved gasses
To be sure a dry barrel hydrant is draining after the test is completed... - ANSWER-
feel for a suction through the nozzle
Air tanks on storage tanks require... - ANSWER-mesh screens to prevent entry of
animals or birds
In a parallel circuit, if one unit is burned out or disconnected, the other units will... -
ANSWER-continue to function
, Automation of a water system should provide... - ANSWER-constant pressure
The two major requirements in sizing a service area adequate... - ANSWER-
pressure and flow rate
The least head loss in a pipeline would be caused by a fully open... - ANSWER-gate
valve
The location where residual pressure is measured should be... - ANSWER-at the
nearest hydrant upstream from the flowing hydrant
A reduced pressure zone back flow preventer will... - ANSWER-stop backpressure
and backsiphonage
When excessively worn, positive displacement and other meters will usually... -
ANSWER-register less water than actually passed
When a confined space must be entered, the minimum number of workers on the ob
should be... - ANSWER-three
Plastic service lines can be thawed by... - ANSWER-hot water
When working with electrical equipment outdoors... - ANSWER-a ground fault
interrupter power supply is required
An organization chart shows... - ANSWER-the formal organization, including the
overall structure
How can the supervisor be certain that scheduled maintenance is completed? -
ANSWER-use a form that compares work assigned with work completed
The most important thing a supervisor can do regarding potential personnel
problems is to... - ANSWER-write each incidence down, file it for reference, and talk
to the personnel involved
What is the main reason for the poor accident record of operators? - ANSWER-lack
of training
The major reason why the person in charge of a public relations program should be
a member of upper management is... - ANSWER-the ability to influence policy
Leadership occurs as a result of... - ANSWER-the supervisor's ability to achieve
employee willingness to follow
Occasionally some of the people on a work crew will indulge in active horseplay.
This should be... - ANSWER-stopped immediately because it is likely to cause an
accident
