Plumbing Inspection Section#4 Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets Quiz#2

You should have finished Study Session 1 before starting this study session. This study session deals with faucets, hose bibbs, and their problems

The estimated completion time is 45 minutes.

Objectives
At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• List nine problems found with faucets.
• Describe two types of exterior hose bibbs in one sentence each.
• List seven common hose bibb problems.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	How is a cross connection possible with a hose bibb?
  	Selected Answer: The hose may be left in a bucket of dirty water, connected to a pesticide or fertilizer sprayer, or may be left in a roof gutter filled with dirty water.  Correct Answer: With no backflow prevention device, outside water could be sucked into the plumbing system if the hose is attached, and the supply pressure drops below atmospheric pressure. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	How is a cross connection with a hose bibb prevented?
  	Selected Answer: Backflow preventiion devices Correct Answer:   Install a backflow prevention device. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	List eight common faucet problems.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Leaks or drips 2. Stiff or inoperative 3. Loose 4. Cross connections 5. Noisy 6. Damagd, rusted, loose or missing handles 7. Hot and cold reversed 8. Obstructed aerator 9. Shower diverter inoperative/defective Correct Answer: 1. Leaks or drips 2. Stiff or inoperative 3. Loose 4. Cross connection 5. Noisy 6. Damaged, rusted, loose or missing handles 7. Hot and cold reversed 8. Obstructed aerator 9. Shower diverter inoperative/defective Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	List seven common problems with hose bibbs.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Leaks or drips 2. Stiff or inoperative 3. No backflow prevention 4. Loose 5. Pipe frozen or split 6. Poor slope on a frost-free hose bibb 7. Mechanical damage Correct Answer: 1. Leaks or drips 2. Stiff or inoperative 3. No backflow prevention 4. Loose 5. Pipe frozen or split 6. Poor slope on a frost-free hose bibb 7. Mechanical damage Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	List three types of faucet related noise and their causes.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Bang. Water hammer. 2. Chatter. Worn valve or seat on a compression type faucet.  3. Whistle. Valve defective and have to be replaced.  Correct Answer:   1. Bang - water hammer 2. Chatter - worn valve or seat 3. Whistle - defective valve Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

  Needs Grading

  	Why is water hammer more common in a house with cartridge faucets than with compression faucets?
  	Selected Answer: Compression faucets close slowly, cartridge faucets close quickly.  Correct Answer:   Cartridge faucets can be opened and closed more quickly. Response Feedback: [None Given]