Understanding Utilities and Services

What is the primary responsibility of water and sewerage companies in the UK regarding drainage?

• To provide potable drinking water

• To ensure surface water can drain away into their system

• To supply gas to remote areas

• To maintain the National Grid

What is a septic tank used for in structures not connected to the mains sewerage system?

• To store potable water

• To provide electricity

• As a self-contained sewage treatment system

• To supply gas

How is gas typically delivered to structures in areas without access to the main gas supply system?

• Through the National Grid

• Via fibre optic cables

• In cylinders

• Through copper cables

Which organisation operates and maintains the cabling for electricity supply in the UK?

• Water and sewerage companies

• The National Grid

• Gas suppliers

• Telecommunications companies

What is the role of heating and ventilation engineers in the context of ducting?

• To install and maintain duct work

• To provide potable water

• To supply gas

• To maintain the National Grid

What type of cables are replacing traditional telephone poles in cities and larger towns?

• Copper cables

• Fibre optic cables

• Gas pipes

• Service pipes

What is the main purpose of the pipework linking a structure to the water supply?

• To provide gas

• To ensure backflow does not contaminate the system

• To supply electricity

• To maintain telecommunications

What does HVAC stand for in the context of ducting systems?

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• High Voltage and Current

• Hydro, Ventilation, and Air Circulation

• Heating, Vacuum, and Air Control

Which utility or service is responsible for providing hot and cold water systems along with ventilation?

• Gas suppliers

• Water and sewerage companies

• HVAC systems

• The National Grid

How many individual electricity customers are there approximately in the UK?

• 10 million

• 28 million

• 50 million

• 100 million