UMC Utility Operations & Infrastructure

Question 1

What is the primary function of a SCADA system in utility operations?

Accepted Answer

Supervisory control and data acquisition

Answer

Customer billing automation

Answer

Water treatment chemical analysis

Answer

Power factor correction

Question 2

Which component is most commonly used to regulate pressure in a water distribution system?

Accepted Answer

Pressure reducing valve

Answer

Booster pump

Answer

Flow meter

Answer

Chlorinator

Question 3

What is the purpose of backflow prevention devices in utility systems?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contamination from reverse flow

Answer

To increase system flow rate

Answer

To detect leaks in pipelines

Answer

To boost chlorine levels

Question 4

Which type of utility infrastructure typically requires cathodic protection?

Accepted Answer

Metal pipelines

Answer

PVC sewer lines

Answer

Concrete storm drains

Answer

Fiber-optic conduits

Question 5

What does a water utility use a flow meter for?

Accepted Answer

To measure water usage and system performance

Answer

To track water quality

Answer

To measure chlorine levels

Answer

To filter sediment

Question 6

Which factor is most critical for determining the sizing of a utility pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Estimated flow rate

Answer

Color of the pipe

Answer

Manufacturer recommendation

Answer

Length of the pipe