Water Distribution 4 better
How are valves checked to determine that they are holding properly? - (correct Answer) - by a pressure
test
Who is ultimately responsible for being sure that your agency has a good record keeping system? -
(correct Answer) - Supervisor
Which type of pipe is most likely to be damaged by corrosion? - (correct Answer) - Steel
What is the most important and all inclusive aspect of supervision? - (correct Answer) - proper utilization
of all resources
The maxium flow to be expected through a standard 5/8 x 3/4 meter is ____ gpm. - (correct Answer) - 20
gpm
What does not materially affect the friction loss in a given length of pipe? - (correct Answer) - hardness
of water
Because of local climate conditions, a system may have a specific type of fire hydrants installed, such as -
(correct 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? - (correct 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... - (correct
Answer) - decrease in well efficiency
Objectives for a preventive maintenance program include... - (correct Answer) - reduce emergency
repairs and maintenance
Which one of the following ins unlikely to occur in the distribution system? - (correct Answer) - increase
in dissolved gasses
To be sure a dry barrel hydrant is draining after the test is completed... - (correct Answer) - feel for a
suction through the nozzle
Air tanks on storage tanks require... - (correct 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... - (correct Answer) -
continue to function
Automation of a water system should provide... - (correct Answer) - constant pressure
The two major requirements in sizing a service area adequate... - (correct Answer) - pressure and flow
rate
, The least head loss in a pipeline would be caused by a fully open... - (correct Answer) - gate valve
The location where residual pressure is measured should be... - (correct Answer) - at the nearest hydrant
upstream from the flowing hydrant
A reduced pressure zone back flow preventer will... - (correct Answer) - stop backpressure and
backsiphonage
When excessively worn, positive displacement and other meters will usually... - (correct Answer) -
register less water than actually passed
When a confined space must be entered, the minimum number of workers on the ob should be... -
(correct Answer) - three
Plastic service lines can be thawed by... - (correct Answer) - hot water
When working with electrical equipment outdoors... - (correct Answer) - a ground fault interrupter
power supply is required
An organization chart shows... - (correct Answer) - the formal organization, including the overall
structure
How can the supervisor be certain that scheduled maintenance is completed? - (correct Answer) - use a
form that compares work assigned with work completed
The most important thing a supervisor can do regarding potential personnel problems is to... - (correct
Answer) - write each incidence down, file it for reference, and talk to the personnel involved
What is the main reason for the poor accident record of operators? - (correct Answer) - lack of training
The major reason why the person in charge of a public relations program should be a member of upper
management is... - (correct Answer) - the ability to influence policy
Leadership occurs as a result of... - (correct Answer) - the supervisor's ability to achieve employee
willingness to follow
Occasionally some of the people on a work crew will indulge in active horseplay. This should be... -
(correct Answer) - stopped immediately because it is likely to cause an accident
Two ways to reduce the chances of freezing in a water tank are... - (correct Answer) - vary the water level
and lower the maximum water level
Two constituents that should regularly sampled and tested from the distribution system are... - (correct
Answer) - coli-form bacteria and chlorine residual
Areas subject to higher than normal vandalism are usually... - (correct Answer) - secluded out of the way
buildings
Word has just come down from the top that operating funds are being cut. How should this be handled?
- (correct Answer) - Let the other personnel know what the situation is and ask for their help
How are valves checked to determine that they are holding properly? - (correct Answer) - by a pressure
test
Who is ultimately responsible for being sure that your agency has a good record keeping system? -
(correct Answer) - Supervisor
Which type of pipe is most likely to be damaged by corrosion? - (correct Answer) - Steel
What is the most important and all inclusive aspect of supervision? - (correct Answer) - proper utilization
of all resources
The maxium flow to be expected through a standard 5/8 x 3/4 meter is ____ gpm. - (correct Answer) - 20
gpm
What does not materially affect the friction loss in a given length of pipe? - (correct Answer) - hardness
of water
Because of local climate conditions, a system may have a specific type of fire hydrants installed, such as -
(correct 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? - (correct 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... - (correct
Answer) - decrease in well efficiency
Objectives for a preventive maintenance program include... - (correct Answer) - reduce emergency
repairs and maintenance
Which one of the following ins unlikely to occur in the distribution system? - (correct Answer) - increase
in dissolved gasses
To be sure a dry barrel hydrant is draining after the test is completed... - (correct Answer) - feel for a
suction through the nozzle
Air tanks on storage tanks require... - (correct 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... - (correct Answer) -
continue to function
Automation of a water system should provide... - (correct Answer) - constant pressure
The two major requirements in sizing a service area adequate... - (correct Answer) - pressure and flow
rate
, The least head loss in a pipeline would be caused by a fully open... - (correct Answer) - gate valve
The location where residual pressure is measured should be... - (correct Answer) - at the nearest hydrant
upstream from the flowing hydrant
A reduced pressure zone back flow preventer will... - (correct Answer) - stop backpressure and
backsiphonage
When excessively worn, positive displacement and other meters will usually... - (correct Answer) -
register less water than actually passed
When a confined space must be entered, the minimum number of workers on the ob should be... -
(correct Answer) - three
Plastic service lines can be thawed by... - (correct Answer) - hot water
When working with electrical equipment outdoors... - (correct Answer) - a ground fault interrupter
power supply is required
An organization chart shows... - (correct Answer) - the formal organization, including the overall
structure
How can the supervisor be certain that scheduled maintenance is completed? - (correct Answer) - use a
form that compares work assigned with work completed
The most important thing a supervisor can do regarding potential personnel problems is to... - (correct
Answer) - write each incidence down, file it for reference, and talk to the personnel involved
What is the main reason for the poor accident record of operators? - (correct Answer) - lack of training
The major reason why the person in charge of a public relations program should be a member of upper
management is... - (correct Answer) - the ability to influence policy
Leadership occurs as a result of... - (correct Answer) - the supervisor's ability to achieve employee
willingness to follow
Occasionally some of the people on a work crew will indulge in active horseplay. This should be... -
(correct Answer) - stopped immediately because it is likely to cause an accident
Two ways to reduce the chances of freezing in a water tank are... - (correct Answer) - vary the water level
and lower the maximum water level
Two constituents that should regularly sampled and tested from the distribution system are... - (correct
Answer) - coli-form bacteria and chlorine residual
Areas subject to higher than normal vandalism are usually... - (correct Answer) - secluded out of the way
buildings
Word has just come down from the top that operating funds are being cut. How should this be handled?
- (correct Answer) - Let the other personnel know what the situation is and ask for their help
