DAM WORLD Webinar
CHALLENGES
QUIZ
DW Webinar Quiz
In the beginning of each Session, it will be presented a Question to all participants. Questions will be related to the themes/topics of the Session.
All participants will have 1 minute maximum to answer the questions. The first participant to write the correct answer will be the winner.
Answers must be entered in Zoom Chat.
Rules
1. Question available in the beginning of each Session (8 Sessions = 8 Questions).
2. Answers to be enter in Zoom Chat.
3. Participant will have 1 minute to write the answer in the chat after the question is shown.
4. The first correct answer will win.
Prizes
8/8 Correct Answers – Surprise Prize to be collected during the in-person Fourth International DAM WORLD Conference.
7/8 Correct Answers – Surprise Prize to be collected during the in-person Fourth International DAM WORLD Conference.
6/8 Correct Answers – Surprise Prize to be collected during the in-person Fourth International DAM WORLD Conference.
5/8 Correct Answers – Surprise Prize to be collected during the in-person Fourth International DAM WORLD Conference.
*Prizes cannot be transferred.
1st QUIZ
Natural dam is not created usually by:
A. Glacial activity
B. Volcanic activity
C. River meandering
D. Moraine deposit
Correct answer: C
2nd QUIZ
When do you perform Risk Identification?
A. At the beginning of a project.
B. During project planning.
C. During the whole lifetime of a project.
D. During project execution.
Correct Answer: C
3rd QUIZ
The scope of legislation enforcing the safety control provisions and the civil protection measures differs among countries. However, the scope is often based on:
A - Local laws
B - Hazard classification only
C - Differs if Public or Private dam ownership
D - Size of dams and hazard classification
E – Dams type only
Correct Answer: D
4th QUIZ
Tailings Dams:
A. Are always high risk structures.
B. No risk structures.
C. They never collapse.
D. Have usually a high potential hazard.
E. Are dangerous only if built with upstream lifts.
Correct Answer: D
5th QUIZ
Which concrete dam suffered larger structural displacements as a result of an earthquake?
A. Pacoima Dam, USA
B. Malpasset Dam, France
C. Sefid-Rud Dam, Iran
D. Koyna Dam, India
E. Ambiesta Dam, Italy
F. Shih-Kang Dam, Taiwan
Correct Answer: F
6th QUIZ
Most dam failures for embankment dams over 15 m in height are due to
A. Structural failures
B. Overtopping
C. Slope failure
D. Seepage and piping
E. Mechanical failure in the foundation
F. Rapid drawdown
Correct Answer: D
7th QUIZ
Which monitoring measurements are most useful for evaluating alkali-aggregate reactions in concrete dams?
A. Horizontal displacements near the crest
B. Temperature and moisture content in the concrete
C. Vertical displacements in the crest
D. Contraction joint movements
E. Uplift pressure
Correct Answer: C
8th QUIZ
When a data plot shows one anomalous reading, what should you do?:
A. Reread the data
B. Go take a look at the area
C. Compare it to other similar instruments
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D