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

1st.mp4

Natural dam is not created usually by:

A. Glacial activity

B. Volcanic activity

C. River meandering

D. Moraine deposit

Correct answer: C

2nd QUIZ

2nd.mp4

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

3rd.mp4

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

4th.mp4

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

5th.mp4

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

6th.mp4

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

7th.mp4

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

8th.mp4

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

WINNER

4/8 Correct Answers

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