Absorption rate is defined as: - ANSWER-Rate at which soil will accept water
Static pressure minus all pressure losses will give: - ANSWER-Actual Head Pressure
The degree of coverage of a sprinkler from one side of a pattern to the other is: - ANSWER-The arc
A timing device which signals t...
Absorption rate is defined as: - ANSWER-Rate at which soil will accept water
Static pressure minus all pressure losses will give: - ANSWER-Actual Head Pressure
The degree of coverage of a sprinkler from one side of a pattern to the other is: -
ANSWER-The arc
A timing device which signals the automatic valves to open or close is called: -
ANSWER-Controller, Clock, or Timer
A device used to turn a quick coupler valve on and off is: - ANSWER-A quick coupler
key
Minimum Head Pressure plus the total of all Pressure losses equals: - ANSWER-Design
Pressue
A graphic representation of precipitation is called: - ANSWER-Desogram
The flexible portion of the remote control valve which regulates the passage of water
through the valve is called: - ANSWER-A diaphragm
A device used in electrical troubleshooting is: - ANSWER-A digital multimeter
What device can be used to help prevent freezing of water in the piping? - ANSWER-
Drain Valve
Slow application rates expressed in GPH are usually referring to what type of irrigation?
- ANSWER-Drip irrigation
What small mechanical device is used to limit water flow to a very low drip or trickle? -
ANSWER-An emitter
A measuring device that has measurements as a given number of feet per inch is: -
ANSWER-Engineer Scale
Wastewater, such as from your bath, sink, or washing machines, is called - ANSWER-
Gray water
In order to run multiple sprinkler heads, with varying arcs, on the same zone, the
sprinkler heads must have: - ANSWER-Matched Precipitation Rates
, A method of maintaining a constant discharge pressure regardless of inlet pressure is
called: - ANSWER-Pressure compensating
A motorized device which creates, or boosts pressure, is: - ANSWER-A pump
Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to a quality suitable for
beneficial use, such as landscape irrigation, is called - ANSWER-Reclaimed water or
recycled water
A drawing of an installed irrigation system showing major components is: - ANSWER-A
record drawing
The process of calculating and managing the time and amount of water to apply to the
landscape is referred to as: - ANSWER-Scheduling
A swing joint is used: - ANSWER-To prevent damage to the head
This form of landscape design promotes water conservation and utilizes mulching and
efficient irrigation - ANSWER-Xeriscaping
Sprinkler heads that have valves incorporated within them are referred to as: -
ANSWER-Valve-in-heads
The slow application of water directly to the root zone using very low pressure is
considered: - ANSWER-Drip Irrigation
What device is used to keep debris from being sucked into the line? - ANSWER-Air
Relief Valve
A valve that allows water to travel in only one direction is called: - ANSWER-Check
Valve
What type of valve would be installed to offer water to a remote location? - ANSWER-
Quick-Coupler Valve
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of an irrigation system?
A.) irrigate landscape vegetation
B.) temporary installation
C.) dust reduction
D.) erosion control - ANSWER-B.) temporary installation
CHAPTER 03: Irrigation Components - ANSWER-
An Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker: - ANSWER-Will stop backsiphonage and Has to be
installed 6" higher than the highest sprinkler head or outlet.
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