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What is the purpose of a trap in plumbing?

• To regulate water pressure

• To stop obnoxious smells from entering the dwelling

• To control the flow of water

• To measure water consumption

What materials are traps commonly made from?

• Polypropylene and PVC

• Polypropylene, copper, or brass

• Copper and steel

• Brass and aluminum

What is the purpose of a union connection in swivel traps?

• To prevent leaks in the trap

• To allow the trap to swivel through 360° for multi-positioning

• To connect two different types of pipes together

• To make the trap easier to clean

Which of the following types can swivel traps be?

• P-trap, S-trap, and running trap types

• U-trap, V-trap, and jogging trap types

• A-trap, B-trap, and sprinting trap types

• X-trap, Y-trap, and walking trap types

What is the main idea behind using running traps in plumbing?

• To allow multiple appliances to connect to a single waste pipe

• To trap appliances themselves

• To install the trap directly at the appliance

• To trap waste away from the appliances with the trap installed on the waste pipe run

When are running traps sometimes used according to the text?

• When there is plenty of space available

• When a trap cannot be installed at the appliance due to limited space

• When the waste pipe run is too long

• When the appliances are very close to each other

What is an in-line trap specifically designed for?

• To be used with kitchen sinks

• To be used with wash basins

• To be used with shower drains

• To be used with outdoor drainage

What is a common issue with in-line traps?

• They are difficult to install

• They tend to block easily

• They are very expensive

• They are not effective in trapping waste

What is another name for an in-line trap?

• S-trap

• P-trap

• Pedestal trap

• Bottle trap

How is an in-line trap basically designed?

• As a U-trap where both the inlet and outlet are perpendicular

• As an S-trap where both the inlet and outlet are at an angle

• As an S-trap where both the inlet and outlet are in line

• As a P-trap where both the inlet and outlet are offset