How to build a latrine - Test
  • 1. What is the primary reason for building a latrine?
A) To grow plants
B) To attract tourists
C) To prevent the spread of disease
D) To decorate the backyard
  • 2. What is a suitable location for a latrine?
A) Next to the well
B) Inside the house
C) Downhill from water sources
D) Upslope from water sources
  • 3. How far should a latrine be from a water source?
A) No distance requirement
B) Exactly 10 meters
C) Less than 5 meters
D) At least 30 meters
  • 4. What is a common type of latrine?
A) Magic latrine
B) Pit latrine
C) Rocket latrine
D) Floating latrine
  • 5. What is a key component of a latrine structure?
A) A superstructure (shelter)
B) A trampoline
C) A disco ball
D) A swimming pool
  • 6. What material is commonly used for the superstructure?
A) Ice
B) Glass
C) Bamboo or wood
D) Gold
  • 7. Why is a vent pipe important in some latrine designs?
A) To play music
B) To reduce odors and flies
C) To attract birds
D) To generate electricity
  • 8. What should be used to cover waste after each use?
A) Food scraps
B) Plastic bags
C) Water
D) Soil or ash
  • 9. Why is handwashing important after using a latrine?
A) To cool down hands
B) To prevent the spread of germs
C) To make hands smell better
D) To make hands sparkle
  • 10. What is the purpose of a latrine slab?
A) To store food
B) To provide shade
C) To hold water
D) To provide a stable and clean surface
  • 11. What is the minimum pit depth typically recommended?
A) 0.01 meters
B) 0.1 meters
C) 5 meters
D) 1.5 meters
  • 12. What happens when a pit latrine is full?
A) It will automatically disappear
B) It will become a wishing well
C) It will produce valuable minerals
D) It should be emptied or a new pit dug
  • 13. What is a pour-flush latrine?
A) A latrine that plays music while you use it
B) A latrine that automatically cleans itself
C) A latrine that only uses air
D) A latrine where water is used to flush waste
  • 14. What material is NOT suitable for cleaning a latrine?
A) Soap and water
B) Harsh chemicals that kill beneficial bacteria
C) Baking soda
D) Vinegar solution
  • 15. What is the purpose of a fly screen on a vent pipe?
A) To block the vent pipe
B) To attract more flies
C) To prevent flies from entering and exiting the latrine
D) To decorate the vent pipe
  • 16. What is composting toilet?
A) A toilet that cooks food
B) A toilet that decomposes waste into humus
C) A toilet that flies away
D) A toilet made of compost
  • 17. What is the proper method of disposal of sludge removed from latrine?
A) Properly treated or buried away from water sources
B) Burning it in the backyard
C) Dumping in a river
D) Using it as fertilizer without treatment
  • 18. Which of the following is the most important factor when selecting a latrine type?
A) The cost of construction alone
B) The local environmental conditions and resources
C) How quickly it can be built
D) Personal preference for aesthetics
  • 19. Why is it important to have a lid on a latrine?
A) To make the latrine look more stylish
B) To control odors and prevent access by pests
C) To block sunlight
D) To provide a seat for people waiting in line
  • 20. What is the first step when digging a pit latrine?
A) Plant flowers around the area
B) Invite everyone to watch
C) Start digging without planning
D) Mark the area and remove topsoil
  • 21. What is the role of a soakaway pit?
A) To filter wastewater after it leaves a septic tank
B) To provide drinking water
C) To store rainwater
D) To grow crops
  • 22. What should be done with used menstrual hygiene products in communities without proper disposal systems?
A) Flush them down the latrine
B) Leave them on the ground
C) Incinerate them or bury them in a designated area.
D) Throw them in a nearby river
  • 23. What is the main benefit of a double-vault composting toilet?
A) It flushes automatically
B) Allows for continuous use while one vault composts
C) It creates electricity
D) It never needs emptying
  • 24. Which of the following materials is best for a sanitary latrine slab?
A) Mud
B) Cardboard
C) Concrete
D) Cloth
  • 25. What is the benefit of using a urine-diverting dry toilet (UDDT)?
A) It is cheaper to install
B) Reduces odor and volume of compost
C) It never needs maintenance
D) It automatically generates fertilizer
  • 26. What is the primary risk of open defecation?
A) Spread of pathogens and diseases
B) Causing a bad smell in a small area
C) Making the grass grow taller
D) Attracting animals
  • 27. What's an important factor for accessibility to a latrine?
A) Building it only with steps
B) Making it as far as possible from houses
C) Building it too small to be comfortable
D) Consideration for elderly and disabled individuals
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding lime to a composting latrine?
A) To make the compost brighter
B) To make it smell like lemons
C) To attract insects for pollination
D) To control odor and aid decomposition
  • 29. Why is proper latrine maintenance important?
A) To make it look nice
B) To attract birds
C) To ensure hygiene and prevent disease transmission
D) To use as a garden
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a failing latrine?
A) Strong odors
B) Visible flies and insects
C) Overflowing pit
D) Regular cleaning and maintenance
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