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				This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Waste Water Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. | Which formula is used to calculate the head for centrifugal pumps? | 
| A. | tH=P(PSIG)X144/Specific gravity | 
| B. | tH=P(PSIG)X2.31/Specific gravity | 
| C. | tH=P(ft)X144/Specific gravity | 
| D. | tH=P(ft)X2.31/Specific gravity | 
| Answer» C. tH=P(ft)X144/Specific gravity | |
| 2. | Which type of pump is used when the ef uent should be pumped back into the plant for use as service water? | 
| A. | tVortex Pump | 
| B. | tVertical Turbine Pump | 
| C. | tSump pump | 
| D. | tRotary pump | 
| Answer» C. tSump pump | |
| 3. | Which type of impeller is usually preferred when handling liquids with solids? | 
| A. | tClosed impeller | 
| B. | tOpen impeller | 
| C. | tSingle suction impeller | 
| D. | tDouble suction impeller | 
| Answer» C. tSingle suction impeller | |
| 4. | In order to reduce the operation and maintenance which of the following characteristics of a pump should be considered? | 
| A. | tEfficiency of the pump | 
| B. | tFlow rate | 
| C. | tNPSH | 
| D. | tHead | 
| Answer» B. tFlow rate | |
| 5. | For a mechanical seal which is the normal leakage rate? | 
| A. | t30-50 drops of seal water/min | 
| B. | t40-60 drops of seal water/min | 
| C. | t20-40 drops of seal water/min | 
| D. | t20-60 drops of seal water/min | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. | Which is the part of the pump which prevents the flow of water from the volume to enter back to the impeller? | 
| A. | tShaft | 
| B. | tBearing | 
| C. | tMechanical seal | 
| D. | tWear rings | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. | Which type of pump is used when chemicals are to be dosed in water treatment plant? | 
| A. | tPlunger Pump | 
| B. | tPositive Displacement Pump | 
| C. | tVertical Turbine Pump | 
| D. | tJet Pump | 
| Answer» C. tVertical Turbine Pump | |
| 8. | Generally, what is the Material of Construction of the casing of the pumps which are used in a desalination plant? | 
| A. | tCast Iron | 
| B. | tBronze | 
| C. | tStainless Steel SS 304 GRADE | 
| D. | tStainless Steel SS 316 L Grade | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. | In a desalination plant in order to provide high pressure greater than the osmotic pressure which type of pump is selected? | 
| A. | tReciprocating Pump | 
| B. | tPositive Displacement Pump | 
| C. | tBooster Pump | 
| D. | tMultistage Pump | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. | The road way to the pumping station must be a _______ | 
| A. | tHard surface | 
| B. | tMuddy road | 
| C. | tHilly road | 
| D. | tSmoother path | 
| Answer» B. tMuddy road | |
| 11. | In duplex pump stations, the pumps shall be of __________ | 
| A. | tSame pressure | 
| B. | tSame efficiency | 
| C. | tSame capacity | 
| D. | tDifferent capacity | 
| Answer» D. tDifferent capacity | |
| 12. | What is a building where the pumps are located and operated called? | 
| A. | tPumping station | 
| B. | tPump house | 
| C. | tPumping facility | 
| D. | tPumping house | 
| Answer» C. tPumping facility | |
| 13. | What are the facilities including pumps and other equipment for pumping fluids from one place to another called? | 
| A. | tPumping facilities | 
| B. | tPumping stations | 
| C. | tPumping house | 
| D. | tPump and equipment facilities | 
| Answer» C. tPumping house | |
| 14. | To reduce the expenses, the pumps must have a high degree of ________ | 
| A. | tFlow rate | 
| B. | tEfficiency | 
| C. | tPower | 
| D. | tIntake | 
| Answer» C. tPower | |
| 15. | The most expensive part is the energy supply for pumps. | 
| A. | tTrue | 
| B. | tFalse | 
| Answer» B. tFalse | |
| 16. | Pumping stations are necessary where pressures have to be decreased. | 
| A. | tTrue | 
| B. | tFalse | 
| Answer» C. | |