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RA 1080
PD 1067
RA 1037
PD 856
2. The Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines of 1999 was approved on
A.
B.
C.
D.
60 days
365 days
120 days
180 days
1954
1999
1935
1950
PD 907
PD 865
PD 856
PD 586
6. The two causes of fixture trap seal loss that vent systems protect against in normal
fixture use are
A.
B.
C.
D.
vent pipe
vent stack
stack vent
soil stack
dual vent
re-vent
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C.
D.
back vent
cicuit vent
9. A vent connecting to a horizontal drain pipe through a fitting at an angle not greater the
45 degrees to the vertical is
A.
B.
C.
D.
side vent
back vent
common vent
yoke vent
10. The dry portion of a soil or waste pipe that extends above the highest horizontal drain
connected to the stack and terminates above the roof is
A.
B.
C.
D.
vent stack
yoke vent
stack vent
dual vent
11. The function is to connect two or more vent pipes to the main vent at one point, or
extend through the roof separately is
A.
B.
C.
D.
vent exposed
vent line
vent header
vent cap
relief vent
yoke vent
re-vent
loop vent
siphonage
back pressure
vacuum
backflow
15. What will happen if the maximum fixture unit load increases
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 inch.
2 inches.
2 1/2" inches.
3 inches.
17. The smallest individual vent stack size permitted by the code is
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
1"
2"
18. The maximum vent size that can be used for a 3 inches drain pipe is
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 1/2"
2"
2 1/2"
1 1/4"
19. The factor that determines the maximum length of any vent pipe is
A.
B.
C.
D.
invert
diameter
fixture load
color
20. Kitchen sinks located away from walls or partitions are called
A.
B.
C.
D.
slop sink
center sink
island sink
isolated sink
0.50 foot
1 foot
1 1/2 feet
2 feet
23. The first amendment of the National Plumbing Code which includes Asbestos-Cement
pipe as approved plumbing materials was
A.
B.
C.
D.
6
7
8
9
25. How many set of plans return to the applicant after approval of permit
A.
B.
C.
D.
6
1
2
4
26. How many set of plans retain to the jobsite after approval of permit
A.
B.
C.
D.
1
2
3
4
27. How many set of plans retain to the Administrative Authority after approval of permit
A.
B.
C.
D.
1
2
3
4
1 cu.m
2 cu.m
1.5 cu.m
2.5 cu.m
30. The minimum difference in elevation of the inlet and outlet pipe of the septic tank
A.
B.
C.
D.
50.8 mm
102.8 mm
152.8 mm
204.8 mm
31. Standard conversion factor to multiply the TDH in feet to acquire the pressure in psi of
water in a pipe to a certain elevation
A.
B.
C.
D.
62.4
0.433
32.2
9.81
250 gallons
1500 liters
1000 kgs
2500 lbs.
10 liters
100 liters
1000 liters
10,000 liters
105 gallons
264 gallons
285 gallons
365 gallons
6.895 kpa
9.876 kpa
3.678 kpa
7.365 kpa
RA 9275
RA 1378
RA 1364
RA 9514
RA 9275
RA 9514
RA 1368
RA 9250
38. The requirement of the Dry Standpipe in every 4 storey or more was stated in
A.
B.
C.
D.
PD 907
PD 1093
PD 2596
PD 1025
39. A pipeline system filled with water and connected to a constant water supply for the
5
Dry Standpipe
Wet Standpipe
Combination Standpipe
Standard Standpipe
64mm (2 1/2")
52mm (2")
38mm (1 1/2")
102mm (4")
41. Is a technique whereby air is blown into spaces which are designed to be kept clear
smoke
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aeration
Pasteurization
Pressurization
Compressed Air
42. The pipes are normally not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru
fire service connection is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dry Standpipe
Wet Standpipe
Combination Standpipe
Standard Standpipe
43. The maximum travel distance of a Dry Standpipe outlet connection to any point in a
building is
A.
B.
C.
D.
20 meters
30 meters
40 meters
50 meters
44. Is an auxiliary fireline system with constant water supply installed primarily for
emergency use
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dry Standpipr
Wet Standpipe
Combination Standpipe
Standard Standpipe
460mm
1200mm
1220mm
2110mm
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46. The valve diameter must be installed in every floor for a Wet Standpipe is
A.
B.
C.
D.
32mm (1")
38mm (1 1/4")
52mm (2")
64mm (2 1/2")
5%
10%
15%
20%
810mm
910mm
1100mm
2100mm
49. The minimum pressure of the hydrostatic testing for the Dry Standpipe is
A.
B.
C.
D.
50psi (3.5kg/cm2)
60psi (4.5kg/cm2)
70psi (5.0kg/cm2)
80psi (6.5kg/cm2)
50. What is the maximum Dry Standpipe design pressure to withstand water pressure when
ready for service?
A.
B.
C.
D.
100psi
200psi
300psi
400psi