phase 1 1.1/1 Sanitation Systems Quiz

What can be a consequence of poor sanitation systems according to the text?

• Improved public health

• Spread of cholera

• Increased tourism

• Enhanced water quality

According to the introduction, which disease is mentioned as still being a problem today?

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• Cholera

• Malaria

How does the text describe human waste?

• Harmless

• Beneficial

• Extremely dangerous

• Insignificant

What is the primary function of sanitation systems as mentioned in the text?

• To provide clean drinking water

• To prevent diseases by removing human waste

• To generate electricity

• To beautify urban areas

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that sanitation systems in various places like homes and hospitals are functioning properly?

• Teachers

• Plumbers

• Doctors

• Engineers

According to the text, what is the outcome of proper functioning of sanitation systems?

• Increased educational opportunities

• Enhanced job opportunities

• Prevention of health problems

• Improved transportation systems

What are the three sections that make up sanitary pipework?

• The soil pipe, the vent pipe, the waste pipe

• The water pipe, the gas pipe, the conduit pipe

• The drainage pipe, the sewer pipe, the supply pipe

• The intake pipe, the exhaust pipe, the overflow pipe

What is the function of the soil pipe in a building's plumbing system?

• To supply water to the dwelling

• To carry waste away from the dwelling and into the drains and sewers

• To ventilate the interior of the building

• To distribute electrical wiring throughout the building

What is the primary function of the vent stack or vent pipe in a sanitary system?

• To heat the water in the system

• To introduce air into the system to prevent trap seal loss

• To filter out contaminants from the water

• To pump water into the building

What could happen if a vent pipe is not used in sanitary appliances?

• The water flow in the appliances increases

• The appliances would operate more quietly

• The water in the appliance traps would be sucked out due to negative pressure

• The appliances would use less water