Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 30 Time Allotted: 30 minutes Passing Score: 50% Randomization: Yes Certificate: No Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 30 1. Grit obtained in a grit chamber is used for: a) as a manure b) as a soil conditioner c) as a coarse aggregate d) as a substitute for sand 2 / 30 2. Two sewer sections laid at the same grade will be hydraulically equivalent if: a) their discharge capacity when running full is equal b) their flow velocity when running full is equal c) their flowing areas when running full are equal d) all the above factors are equal 3 / 30 3. Aqueducts are generally not designed in a) circular section b) rectangular section c) horse-shoe section d) vee section 4 / 30 4. Normally the shape of the demand line is a) straight b) curved c) both of the above d) none of the above 5 / 30 5. Goitre is due to a) chlorine b) bromine c) iodine d) all of the above 6 / 30 6. Treatment of sewage of small estates and colonies is done by: a) aerated lagoon b) oxidation pond c) oxidation ditch d) all of the above 7 / 30 7. Advantage of pressure conduits is a) flow is independent of the grade of the hydraulic grade line b) economical since it follows a shorter path c) less chance of water pollution as it is closed d) all of the above 8 / 30 8. The detention time in a septic tank is usually: a) 1-2 hours b) 5-6 hours c) 18-24 hours d) 22-24 hours 9 / 30 9. The curve showing the level of water in a well and the original water table is known as a) inverted cone of depression b) drawdown curve c) circle of influence d) all of the above 10 / 30 10. Where manholes shall be installed in a sewer system? a) At the middle of each line b) At all intersections, changes in grade, size, alignment c) At ends of a curvilinear sewer d) At distances not greater than 50m 11 / 30 11. Ovoid sewers are best suited for: a) separate system b) combined system with less fluctuations c) combined system with very wide fluctuations d) outfall sewer 12 / 30 12. The ratio of the maximum daily consumption to the average demand is a) 1.2 b) 1.5 c) 1.8 d) 2.7 13 / 30 13. The velocity of flow does not depend on: a) grade of sewer b) hydraulic mean depth of sewer c) roughness of sewer d) length of sewer 14 / 30 14. What will happen if an induction motor pump is run under significantly low voltage continually? a) Less water is pumped b) High energy will be consumed, increasing the energy bill c) The motor will make loud noise d) The motor will ultimately burn-out 15 / 30 15. Sluice valves in main water supplies are a) used to regulate the flow b) spaced about 5 km apart c) generally provided at the summits d) all of the above 16 / 30 16. Alum increases a) hardness of water b) carbonate of water c) sulphate of water d) acidity of water 17 / 30 17. If the head of water is more than 100 m then the type of pipe used is a) plastic b) HDP c) GI d) PVC 18 / 30 18. Water for domestic consumption should be: a) colorless, odorless & tasteless b) free from dissolved salts c) hygienically safe d) attractive for looks 19 / 30 19. Mass curve is used for the determination of a) area of reservoir b) depth of reservoir c) capacity of reservoir d) all of the above 20 / 30 20. The asbestos cement pipes are generally laid a) horizontally b) vertically c) in any position d) inclined at 60° 21 / 30 21. R.M.O. means a) running b) maintenance c) operation d) all of the above 22 / 30 22. Absolutely soft waters are required for a) drinking b) boilers c) prevention of corrosion in pipes d) washing with synthetic detergent soap 23 / 30 23. If D is the diameter of the upper circular portion, the overall depth of a standard egg-shaped section, is: a) D b) 1.2D c) 1.5D d) 2D 24 / 30 24. By boiling water, hardness can be removed if it is due to: a) Calcium sulphate b) Magnesium sulphate c) Calcium nitrate d) Calcium bicarbonate 25 / 30 25. Slow sand filter is efficient to remove bacteria from the raw water to an extent of: a) 50% b) 70% c) 85% d) 99% 26 / 30 26. The valve provided after the pump in the rising mains to prevent the back flow of water when the pump is stopped is a) air relief valve b) reflux valve c) sluice valve d) all of the above 27 / 30 27. At the socket and spigot joint, a) the enlarged end of the pipe is called a socket b) the normal end of the pipe is called a spigot c) the spigot is fitted into the socket d) all of the above 28 / 30 28. Pressure relief valve is provided to prevent a) the increase of pressure after a certain limit b) back flow when the pump is stopped c) the water flowing out of the suction pipe d) none of the above 29 / 30 29. A good source of water requiring practically least treatment is a) perennial river b) impounded reservoir c) deep well d) elevated lake 30 / 30 30. A goose neck is: a) a bent flexible pipe between ferrule and stop cock b) a T-shaped brass between ferrule and water meter c) a straight G.I. pipe between the service pipe and stop cock d) a bent rigid pipe between the service pipe and water meter Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! 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