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Splbe - Master Plumber 2015: C. Sinks
Splbe - Master Plumber 2015: C. Sinks
4. How much is the plumbing permit fee for one lavatory in excess of the one
unit minimum required? Follow the National Building Code.
A. 6.00
B. 4.00
C. 2.00
D. 1.00
6. A kind of plastic pipe which has excellent chemical, crush and fire
resistance, high impact and tensile strength and is nontoxic; used for hot
and cold water applications.
a. Polyvinyl chloride
b. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
c. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
d. polypropylene
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8. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be reduced in size in the
direction of flow?
a. The waste will travel faster which will allow for better cleaning of the
pipe.
b. This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point
c. This could cause slugging in the waste system
d. This will have no effect in the drainage system.
9. This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped
away from a particular area.
a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting
sump pit,
A.JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
B.SUMP PUMP
C.TURBINE PUMP
D.PISTON PUMP
12. The valve for controlling two or more outlet in a cold water supply line
maybe a:
A. Rising stem gate valve
B. Heavy duty globe valve
C. Ground key valve
D. Non-rising stem globe valve
14. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold water
daily with peak demand. What is the maximum hot water probable hourly
demand?
A. 110 liters
B. 100 liters
C. 120 liters
D. 140 liters
(360024hrs= 150L/h x 80% DF = 120L/h)
15. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other liquids
A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
B. WATER TANK
C. WATER DAM
D. COFERDAM
17. The most common type of PVC and steel type based on their wall
thickness is rated as.
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A. schedule 10
B. schedule 40
C. schedule 50
D. schedule 80
20. Water for domestic use comes from these source except
A. ground water
B. rain water
C. surface water
D. sea water
23.What do you call this valve installed at the solution line of a pump to
prevent the loss of prime of the pump.
A. check valve
B. flopper valve
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C. float valve
D. foot valve
25.The effective thread length of a 3/4" diameter screwed steel pipe is.
A. 1 1/4" long
B. 1/2" long
C. 1" long
D. 3/4" long
26.Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the most
critical utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal Solvent"
A. Sewage
B. Water
C. Chloride
D. Purified water
27. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water
purification, which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting &
clogging of steelpipes, which is the best solution for this problem?
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to
achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.)
B. Chlorination for removing salt contents
C. Aeration
D. Non of the above
28.In back to back fixture connection, the following maybe used except ____.
a. double sanitary tee
b. double wye combination
c. double inverted wye
d. double tapped tee
29.When silt and dirt is removed from water, the process is called
A. siltation
B. sedimentation
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C. screening
D. filtration
31.To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the fitting is inserted into the PEX
tubing and
A. soldered
B. threaded
C. crimped
D. solvent welded
33.A tapered pipe thread used in the plumbing industry complies with
A. national pipe thread standards
B. straight pipe thread standards
C. standard pipe threads standards
D. beveled pipe thread standards
34.These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters (100 ft)
deep. The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with
metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
A.DUG WELLS
B.BORED WELLS
C.DRIVEN WELLS
D.SHORE WELLS
C. faucet
D. none of the above
36.What would happen if there were no air supply from the vent on the roof?
a. Smells from the sewer would enter the system.
b. Waste water would not flow out.
c. Nothing, it is used mainly to add rainwater to the system
d. both a & c
38.Six equally spaced lavs are to be installed along a wall that is 530 cm long
and will be vented with dual vents. Determine the center to center
distance between vents if the fixtures are each 51 cm wide.
a. 133cm
b. 166cm
c. 177cm
d. 188cm
(1 vent serving 2 lavs, 6 lavs = 3 vents. 530/3=177)
39.On a private domestic water system, what would the usual cut-in and cut-
out pressures be set at?
A. 103 kPa and 241 kPa / 15 psi and 35 psi
B. 138 kPa and 207 kPa / 20 psi and 30 psi
C. 207 kPa and 345 kPa / 30 psi and 50 psi
D. 241 kPa and 380 kPa / 35 psi and 55 psi
41.What is the principal function of the expansion tank in a hot water system?
A. It allows the volume of the water in the system to change to maintain
working pressure.
B. It collects the air in the system, thus preventing air lock of the system
while in operation.
C. It provides the necessary space for the air required in the system.
D. It acts as a safety chamber in case of over firing of the boiler.
45.What determines the minimum size of the suction pipe of a well pump?
A. Size of the inlet opening of the pump.
B. Size of the pump cylinder.
C. Distance from the pump to the water in the well.
D. Size of the discharge opening in the pump.
49.A vent pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack
to prevent pressure changes in the stacks is a:
A. crown vent
B. common vent
C. loop vent
D. yoke vent
51.When installing glass piping; if one end needs to be field cut, the ends
should be joined:
a. plain to plain
b. bead to bead
c. bead to plain
d. bead to hub
52.A material not listed in the code for use in water piping is?
a. plastic
b. cast iron
c. aluminum
d. asbestos cement
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53.Which one of these fixtures has the highest fixture unit rating?
A. Bathtub
B. Water closet
C. Lavatory
D. Kitchen sink
55.An air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a floor drain,
would equate to how
many fixture units?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 8
d. 45
57. When using a Hilti powder actuated fastening tool, the device fails to fire
when the trigger is pulled. The first thing you should do is?
a. keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds
b. remove the cartridge
c. inspect the magazine
d. depress the trigger again
58.A sewer ditch is to be 148 feet long, the pipe is to be installed with a 2%
grade. What would the total amount of fall be?
A. 24-5/8 in.
B. 35-1/2 in.
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C. 46-1/4 in.
D. 9-1/4 in.
(2%=/148*12" = 35.52")
59.The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by plumbers today
A. 10" and 12"
B. 12" and 18"
C. 12" and 24"
D. 18" and 24"
62.A 4 cast iron pipe with 1 insulation is to pass through a wall. How large a
diameter hole is required to be cut?
a. 5
b. 5.5
c. 6
d. 6.5
(pipe diameter+thickness+insulation)
63.What is the smallest plumbing fixture used as the basis in determining the
fixture unit value?
a. lavatory or wash basin
b. floor drain
c. water closet
d. kitchen sink
65.______ means a drain pipe serving as a receptor for the discharge wastes
from indirect or local waste piping.
a. Stack
b. Spring line pipe
c. Spigot
d. Standpipe
66.Flowing stream of water has the tendency to purify itself. Which term is
not applicable in purification?
A. Sedimentation
B. Infiltration
C. Dillution
D. Aeration
71.What force would be exerted on the gate of a closed 6 gate valve if the
water pressure acting on it measured 46 Psig.
a. 867
b. 1300
c. 2604
d. 5202
(F= Pressure x Area......F = (46lb/in^2) x (3.1416 x 3 x 3) = 1300.622 lb)
72.What is the allowable distance between the trap arm and the vent if the
fixture has a trap arm diameter of 32 mm?
A. 1.52 m
B. 0.76 m
C. 0.51 m
D. 1.07 m
73. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger for 1/2inch cpvc piping is
a. 1 foot
b. 2 feet
c. 3 feet
d. 4 feet
e. none of the above.
c. Conveyance system
d. Cross connection
77. Are there major differences between sewer and septic systems in your
home?
a. They are very similar
b.The only difference is in the type of pipes used.
c.One uses pressure and the other uses gravity.
d. both b & c
78.What will be the best kind of pipe for underground drains within the
building?
a. cement pipe
b. G.I. pipe
c. copper pipe
d. cast iron pipe
79.A 4 cast iron pipe with 1 insulation is to pass through a wall. How large a
diameter hole is required to be cut?
a. 5
b. 5.5
c. 6
d. 6.5
c. water tight
d. gas tight
82.What is that valve recommended for installation that that call for
throttling?
a. globe valve
b. gate valve
c. check valve
d. angle valve
85.Which of the fixture need to be provided with individual vent to avoid the
transmittal or surge effect to other fixture trap connected to a branch
drain:
a. bathtub
b. laundry tray
c. kitchen tray
d. water closet
86.A man weighing 70 kg jumps on a raft with an area of 4 sq. meter that is
floating on a fresh water lake. Find the rise of the raft.
A. 2.5 cm
B. 2.25 cm
C. 1.75 cm
D. 3.25 cm
(X = [(70kg*9.81m/s^2 ) /( 9810N/m^3 * 4m^2 )]*100)
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87. Upon completion of the plumbing installation and before ____ approval is
given, the plumbing inspector shall inspect the work.
a. Final
b. Initial
c. Early
d. Pre
90.The plumber shall have present the proper _____ for making the tests, and
shall furnish such assistance as may be necessary in making the
inspection.
a. Apparatus
b. Appliances
c. Tools
d. a and b
91. _______ means a type of stationary holding tank used to collect and hold
wastewater discharges generated by an individual camping trailer or
recreational vehicle.
a. Campsite receptor
b. Catch basin
c. Camping unit transfer container
d. None of the above
94.______ means a device supplied with hot or cold water, or both, and located
adjacent to a water closet or clinical sink to be used for cleansing
bedpans.
a. Exposed wall hung unit
b. Mixing valve
c. Vacuum breaker
d. Bedpan washer hose
95.______ means the portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive the end of
another pipe of the same diameter for the purpose of making a joint.
a. Bell
b. Drip pan elbow
c. Suction diffuser
d. Connector
97. _____ means the accumulated floating solids generated during the
biological,physical or chemical treatment, coagulation or sedimentation of
wastewater.
a. Sludge
b. Slime
c. Scum
d. Sewage
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c. Three-quarter bath
d. None of the above
106. What is that term with reference to the load producing effect on the
plumbing system for different kind of plumbing fixtures?
a. Flush tank volume
b. Demand load
c. Fixtures value
d. Fixture unit
108. How can you get to know the drainage system better?
a. Ask your plumber to draw you a diagram.
b. Examine the pipes under your house or in the basement.
c. Check it out on Google.
d. both a & c
109. repost What is the depth of the building sewer when installed?
a. 1 m
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b. 0.3 m
c. 0.65m
d. 1.2m
110. Water heaters, hose bibs, sill cocks are normally protected from
backflow with________.
a. An air gap
b. An air break
c. An vacuum breaker
d. A reduced pressure backflow preventer
111. _____ means an accessible opening in a drain system used for the
removal of obstructions.
a. Cleanout plug
b. Plumbing auger
c. Drain pipe
d. Cleanout
112. This is the term for a decorative metal trim shield or flange located
underneath a faucet handle. It covers the hole in the wall or fixture as well
as the faucet stem.
a. Dove tail
b. Escutcheon
c. Fluer
d. Collar plate
116. Polybutylene piping should never come into contact with the
following:
a. Petroleum based materials
b. Caulk
c. Copper
d. Salty solution or Petroleum Jelly
117. According to code, the drainage system or any part thereof shall
NOT be covered until:
a. after a plumbing inspector has been called
b. it has been tested
c. it has been inspected
d. it has been approved
119. The required elevation of inlet pipe to the outlet pipe in a septic
tank.
a. 1/2 the dia. Of the pipe
b. Whole dia. Of a pipe
c. 51 mm (Nearest Answer rather than letter a)
d. None of these
122. How does the safety feature of a service hot water system work?
A. Automatically
B. Manually
C. Electrically
D. Mechanically
124. The top cover and the manhole of a septic tank usually extended
above the surface of the ground to overcome surface water infiltration
a. 15 cm
b. 10 cm
c. 5 cm
d. 20 cm
130. Which of the fillowing is prohibited fixture inside public toilet room?
A.slop sink
B.bidet
C.faucet
D.drinking fountain
131. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through ____ and ____
walls.
A. concrete, masonry
B. ceiling, wooden
C. wood, concrete
D. floor, concrete
133. What is the minimum allowed uniform gauge pressure in the piping
system if an air test shall be made?
A. 34.5 kPa
B. 20 psi
C. 17.7 psi
D. 120 psi
135. Who was the President of the Republic of the Philippines who signed
the "Plumbing Law of the Philippines"?
A. Joseph Estrada
B. Diosdado Macapagal
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Ferdinand Marcos
137. According to the fire code of the philippines what is the required
slope of all horizontal runs of dry standpipes system for purpose of
drawing?
A. 5%
B.20%
C.10%
D.2%
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138. Full bath = a bathroom with a toilet,a lavatory, a tub and a shower
Three Quarters bath = a toilet, a lavatory and a shower
Half Bath = Toilet and lavatory only - no tub or shower
142. The tailpiece for a lavatory shall not be less than ____.
A. 1-1/4 inch
B. 1-1/2 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1-3/8 inch
144. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in
columns. Which is NOT the reason?
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150. The discharge from a sump pump shall have the following fittings
installed in order, in the direction of flow:
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152. What fitting is needed in a clean-out if the pipe sized is 6" diameter?
A. Nipple
B. Elbow
C. Long sweep
D. Reducer
153. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water
purification, which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting &
clogging of steelpipes, which is the best solution for this problem?
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to
achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.)
B. Chlorination for removing salt contents
C. Aeration
D. Non of the above
154. Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the
most critical utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal Solvent"
A. Sewage
B. Water
C. Chloride
D. Purified water
155. This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the
earth to form underground deposits
A.Aquifers
B.Well
C.Cistern
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D.Soil bearing
156. These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters
(100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined
with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
A.DUG WELLS
B.BORED WELLS
C.DRIVEN WELLS
D.SHORE WELLS
A.SURFACE TENSION
B.HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
C.CAPILLARITY
D.DISSOLVING ABILITY
158. Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves (strainers) and
exposed to air of fine mist to purify it.
A.Sedimentation
B.Reversed osmosis
C.Aeration
159. Pump having a plunger that move back and forth within a cylinder
equipped with check valves.The cylinder is best located near or below the
ground level.
A.CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
B.RECIPROCATING PUMP
C.TURBINE PUMP
D.SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
A.SURFACE TENSION
B.HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
C.CAPILLARITY
D.DISSOLVING ABILITY
161. Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each
other and stick together.
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A.COAGULATION
B.FLOCCULATION
C.SEDIMENTATION
D.AERATION
162. One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long. This prevents the
pipe from snapping (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]
A.Gooseneck
B.Corporation cock
C.Ball cock
D.Long neck
A.CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
B.RECIPROCATING PUMP
C.TURBINE PUMP
D.SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
A.WATER TANK
B.CISTERN TANK
C.SUCTION TANK
D.PNEUMATIC TANK
165. is a pump used to deliver water at a point higher than the position
of the pump itself. When the plunger (a piston) descends, valve A is
closed and water in the cylinder is forced out through valve B and up to
the storage. When the plunger is raised, valve B is closed and A open to
admit water to the cylinder. [A pump that uses pressure to move liquid]
A.Lift pump
B.Submersible pump
C.Force pump
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A.300 gpm
B.500 gpm
C.30 cu.m./day
D.50 c.u. m. /day
A.Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system
B.Water is available everyday
C.Water that is natural and purified by natural means
D.Non of the above
169. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water
purification, which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting
& clogging of steelpipes, which is the best solution for this problem?
170. A stop valve in a service pipe close to its connection with a water
main.
A.Gate valve
B.Corporation cock
C.Check valve
D.Globe valve
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171. A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one end of the pipe section and
driven into the earth.The point may be driven into the ground to a depth of
up to15meters(50ft).
A.DRIVEN WELLS
B.DUG WELLS
C.DEEP WELLS
D.SHORE WELLS
A.Lift pump
B.Submersible pump
C.Force pump
A.Ground water
B.Natural surface Water
C.Rain Water
D.Natural Water
A.Bushing
B.Reducer
C.Fitting
175. A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external threads, while the
other end has internal threads.
176. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for
an even distribution to outlets?
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177. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
A. 3/4
B. 1/2
C. 3/8
D. 1
A. Relief vent
B. Yoke vent
C. Loop vent
D. Circuit vent
A. carbon filtration
B. aeration
C. ultraviolet radiation
D. reverse osmosis
180. The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a
building is called
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181. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each
floor is ___mm. diameter.
A. 51 mm (2)
B. 76 mm (3)
C. 38 mm (1 1/2)
D. 64 mm (2 1/2)
182. The minimum height of fire service connection from the grade line is
____ cms.
A. 50 cms.
B. 100 cms.
C. 46 cms.
D. 35 cms.
183. The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal
and the vertical vent inlet at the trap arm.
A. 6 feet
B. 5 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 3 feet
184. The maximum height of a fire service connection from the grade line
is ______ cms.
A. 120 cms.
B. 130 cms.
C. 122 cms
D. 102 cms.
185. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at
shower valves has gain popularity in plumbing installation today. This is
because these valves are beautiful and are maintenance-free. These
valves work by the principle of a:
A. gate valve
B. angle valve
C. ball valve
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D. globe valve
186. Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet
standpipe at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq. mts.
A. check valve
B. ball valves
C. globe valve
D. angle valve
A. waste pipe
B. vent pipe
C. soil pipe
D. house trap
A. yoke vent
B. circuit vent
C. stack vent
D. relief vent
190. A type of water pump with its pump motor installed on the surface
attached to a lift and push rod to activate a submerged piston.
A. reciprocation pump
B. sump pump
C. jack pump
D. centrifugal pump
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191. A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length,
installed at any stack or branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
future tap.
A. tail piece
B. branch
C. clean out
D. stub out
192. A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft. driven
wall to deliver 10gpm against 200 ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where the
motor and pump is located is at the surface.
A. sump pump
B. jet pump
C. submersible pump
D. turbine pump
193. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold
water daily with peak demand. What is the maximum hot water probable
hourly demand?
A. 110 liters
B. 100 liters
C. 120 liters
D. 140 liters
194. A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the
water distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a
working pressure of 80 psi.
A.DUG WELLS
B.DEEP WELLS
C.HOLE WELLS
D.FOX HOLE
A. 5 gallons
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B. 30 gallons
C. 40 gallons
D. 100 gallons
198. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should be the
size of its vent pipe?
A. 32 mm
B. 25 mm
C. 38 mm
D. 50 mm
199. A form extracted metallurgy, its main use is to produce iron from
ore.
A. Tuberculation
B. Carbonation
C. Smelting
D. Coagulation
200. A fitting with a projecting collar along the edge used on installation
requiring increased area coverage for added mechanical strength.
A. Union
B. Flange
C. Union
D. Bushing
201. A type of material made from mild steel that is drawn through a die
and welded. It s dipped in bath of zinc, which treatment serves to some
degree the pipe against the effect of acids.
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A. 3"
B. 4"
C. 6"
D. None of the above
203. The vertical distance from the centerline of the pump (this would be
the shaft on a horizontal pump) to the level in the discharge vessel.
A. Discharge head.
B. Suction head.
C. Suction lift.
D. Pressure head
205. If the total working area of the plunger of a pump is 10 sq. inch.
What is the total pounds of pressure on the plunger when pumping against
125 lbs. per sq. inch?
A. 11.5 lbs.
B. 12.5 lbs.
C. 13.5 lbs.
D. 14.5 lbs.
(Pressure= Force / area ; P= 125 lbs / sq. inch divide by 10 sq inch = 12.5 pounds)
206. Vertical installation of double sanitary tees maybe used when the
barrel of the fitting is atleast ______than the largest side inlet.
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208. A type of nipple having both ends externally threaded and the
midsection unthreaded.
a.) nipple
b.) open nipple
c.) shoulder nipple
d.) tapped nipple
A. Shutoff valve
B. Curb box
C. Corporation stop
D. Manhole
211. Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and powered
received with pure load what that depth of lead over oakum?
a. 25 mm (1)
b. 32 mm (1 )
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c. 38 mm (1 )
d. 13 mm ()