CIDQ Exam IDPX Topic 7 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIDQ's IDPX exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 7

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Plumbing traps are an essential feature of sanitary drains because they prevent

Athe backflow of wastewater

Bthe backflow of sewer gases

Cthe contamination of water supply with wastewater

Dthe contamination of water supply with sewer gases

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Suggested Answer: B

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Beatriz

2 days ago

I believe it could also be C) the contamination of water supply with wastewater, as traps help maintain water quality.

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Mendy

23 days ago

I'm going with B. Traps are the unsung heroes, keeping those nasty sewer gases at bay. Gotta love a good trap, am I right?

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Ozell

3 days ago

A) the backflow of wastewater

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Maurine

23 days ago

I agree with Celestina, plumbing traps are designed to prevent the backflow of wastewater.

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Celestina

26 days ago

I think the answer is A) the backflow of wastewater.

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Genevieve

27 days ago

Haha, this is a no-brainer. B is the answer - traps prevent sewer gases from backing up. Wouldn't want my house smelling like a sewage treatment plant!

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Margarett

29 days ago

Hmm, I'm going with D. Traps are there to stop sewer gases from getting into the water supply. Can't have that toxic stuff infiltrating my taps!

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Pearly

18 days ago

I agree, D is the correct answer. We definitely don't want sewer gases in our water supply.

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Bev

30 days ago

I think C is the correct answer. Traps are there to stop wastewater from contaminating the water supply. Gotta keep that drinking water clean!

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Yesenia

1 months ago

Definitely B. Traps prevent the backflow of those nasty sewer gases. I don't want that stench wafting up into my bathroom!

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