Chapter Quiz

  1. All of the following are parts of a distribution system except
    1. Pumps
    2. Storage tanks
    3. Wells
    4. Fire hydrants
  2. A Grid type distribution system is preferred over a Branching type distribution system.
    1. True
    2. False
  3. Any excavation over _____ feet deep requires trench protection to be used.
    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 6
  4. Components of a pipeline maintenance program include
    1. Leak detection
    2. Main break repair/replacement
    3. Line rehabilitation
    4. All of the above
  5. Main breaks are caused by
    1. Unbalanced forces exerted on a pipeline
    2. Earthquake
    3. Freeze/thaw cycles
    4. All of the above
  6. Unaccounted for water is defined as water that is produced, but not billed.
    1. True
    2. False