Deck 2: Residential Fixtures and Appliances

Question 1

A water closet must have flushes that ____________________ bowl contents and scour bowl walls.

Answer 1

clear

Question 2

A ____________________ is a device (factory or field assembled)placed in the basic plumbing and piping system to perform a useful function in the system.

A)plumbing appurtenance
B)fixture fitting
C)plumbing appliance
D)plumbing fixture

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A ____________________ is a manual device that controls the flow of water to a fixture.

A)plumbing appurtenance
B)fixture fitting
C)plumbing appliance
D)plumbing fixture

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Each flush of a water closet must demonstrate compliance with ____________________ performance tests.

Question 5

From which of the following materials are lavatories NOT constructed?

A)vitreous china
B)porcelain
C)stainless steel
D)cultured marble

Question 6

What kind of water closet is triangular and used for a special layout problem?

A)one-piece unit
B)close-coupled
C)corner tank
D)reverse trap

Question 7

The term ____________________ is commonly used by manufacturers to indicate the surface area of the water remaining in the bowl once the flush is completed.

Question 8

____________________ are motorized grinders that connect directly to the kitchen sink through the drain outlet.

Question 9

Codes require ____________________ front with open-front seats on commercial use bowls.

Question 10

A ____________________ is a plumbing fixture designed for a specific function that might depend on energized components for proper operation.

A)plumbing appurtenance
B)fixture fitting
C)plumbing appliance
D)plumbing fixture

Question 11

Which of the following fixtures is most commonly used to clean perineal areas?

A)lavatory
B)bidet
C)water closet
D)laundry tray

Question 12

What kind of water closet has a tank bolted directly to the bowl?

A)one-piece unit
B)close-coupled
C)corner tank
D)reverse trap

Question 13

With energy costs rising, single point-of-use ____________________ are becoming more energy savers than luxury appliances.

Question 14

The ____________________ is an appliance used to clean and sanitize dishes.

Question 15

What kind of water closet has a tank and bowl that are fired together?

A)one-piece unit
B)close-coupled
C)corner tank
D)reverse trap

Question 16

A(n)____________________ is a part of a pipeline other than nipples, valves, or straight lengths of pipe.

Question 17

A____________________ is a device connected to both the water system and the drainage system and requires water for its operation.

A)plumbing appurtenance
B)fixture fitting
C)plumbing appliance
D)plumbing fixture

Question 18

Which of the following fixtures is a large capacity sink typically found in a laundry room or garage?

A)lavatory
B)bidet
C)water closet
D)laundry tray

Question 19

A water closet must contain a(n)____________________ to prevent sewer gas from entering a room.

Question 20

A water closet bowl must withstand ____________________ testing without cracking or breaking.