How to build a latrine - Test
  • 1. What is the primary reason for building a latrine?
A) To grow plants
B) To decorate the backyard
C) To attract tourists
D) To prevent the spread of disease
  • 2. What is a suitable location for a latrine?
A) Inside the house
B) Next to the well
C) Upslope from water sources
D) Downhill from water sources
  • 3. How far should a latrine be from a water source?
A) No distance requirement
B) Exactly 10 meters
C) At least 30 meters
D) Less than 5 meters
  • 4. What is a common type of latrine?
A) Rocket latrine
B) Floating latrine
C) Pit latrine
D) Magic latrine
  • 5. What is a key component of a latrine structure?
A) A disco ball
B) A superstructure (shelter)
C) A swimming pool
D) A trampoline
  • 6. What material is commonly used for the superstructure?
A) Gold
B) Glass
C) Ice
D) Bamboo or wood
  • 7. Why is a vent pipe important in some latrine designs?
A) To reduce odors and flies
B) To play music
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 make hands sparkle
B) To cool down hands
C) To make hands smell better
D) To prevent the spread of germs
  • 10. What is the purpose of a latrine slab?
A) To hold water
B) To provide shade
C) To provide a stable and clean surface
D) To store food
  • 11. What is the minimum pit depth typically recommended?
A) 1.5 meters
B) 0.1 meters
C) 0.01 meters
D) 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 should be emptied or a new pit dug
D) It will produce valuable minerals
  • 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) Baking soda
B) Soap and water
C) Harsh chemicals that kill beneficial bacteria
D) Vinegar solution
  • 15. What is the purpose of a fly screen on a vent pipe?
A) To attract more flies
B) To prevent flies from entering and exiting the latrine
C) To decorate the vent pipe
D) To block the vent pipe
  • 16. What is composting toilet?
A) A toilet that flies away
B) A toilet that decomposes waste into humus
C) A toilet that cooks food
D) A toilet made of compost
  • 17. What is the proper method of disposal of sludge removed from latrine?
A) Burning it in the backyard
B) Using it as fertilizer without treatment
C) Dumping in a river
D) Properly treated or buried away from water sources
  • 18. Which of the following is the most important factor when selecting a latrine type?
A) The cost of construction alone
B) How quickly it can be built
C) Personal preference for aesthetics
D) The local environmental conditions and resources
  • 19. Why is it important to have a lid on a latrine?
A) To provide a seat for people waiting in line
B) To make the latrine look more stylish
C) To control odors and prevent access by pests
D) To block sunlight
  • 20. What is the first step when digging a pit latrine?
A) Invite everyone to watch
B) Plant flowers around the area
C) Start digging without planning
D) Mark the area and remove topsoil
  • 21. What is the role of a soakaway pit?
A) To provide drinking water
B) To filter wastewater after it leaves a septic tank
C) To grow crops
D) To store rainwater
  • 22. What should be done with used menstrual hygiene products in communities without proper disposal systems?
A) Throw them in a nearby river
B) Leave them on the ground
C) Incinerate them or bury them in a designated area.
D) Flush them down the latrine
  • 23. What is the main benefit of a double-vault composting toilet?
A) Allows for continuous use while one vault composts
B) It flushes automatically
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) Cloth
C) Cardboard
D) Concrete
  • 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) Causing a bad smell in a small area
B) Attracting animals
C) Spread of pathogens and diseases
D) Making the grass grow taller
  • 27. What's an important factor for accessibility to a latrine?
A) Consideration for elderly and disabled individuals
B) Building it too small to be comfortable
C) Making it as far as possible from houses
D) Building it only with steps
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding lime to a composting latrine?
A) To make it smell like lemons
B) To attract insects for pollination
C) To make the compost brighter
D) To control odor and aid decomposition
  • 29. Why is proper latrine maintenance important?
A) To ensure hygiene and prevent disease transmission
B) To make it look nice
C) To attract birds
D) To use as a garden
  • 30. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a failing latrine?
A) Visible flies and insects
B) Regular cleaning and maintenance
C) Strong odors
D) Overflowing pit
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