Water Distribution 4 better questions and
answers with solutions 2025/2026
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
answers with solutions 2025/2026
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
