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1. Minimum length of the secondary compartment of 12. Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.
a septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic
A. 1.7 m B. 1.0 m C. 1.2 m D. 1.8 m
meters.
13. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
A. 1.5 m B. .2 m C. 1 m D. 1.2 m
disposal field.
2. Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable
A. 28.5 m B. 40 m C. 30.5 m D. 15.2 m
window, door opening, air intake, or vent shaft.
14. Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall.
A. 1 m B. 9 m C. .6 m D. .5 m
A. 1" dia. B. 2" dia. C. 3" dia. D. 2.5" dia.
3. Interrelationship between value of voltage and
current with the same frequency. 15. Farad is the unit capacity of a ___.
A. Phase B. Cycle C. Watt D. Ampere A. Luminance B. Resistance
4. Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub C. Capacitor D. Sound energy
A. 2 1/2" dia. B. 2" dia. C. 1 1/2" dia. D. 1" dia. 16. Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to
stop an elevator.
5. Maximum height of a dumbwaiter.
A. Elevator Stop B. Governor
A. 1.8 m B. 1.5 m C. 1 m D. 1.2 m
C. Motor D. Break
6. Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.
17. A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the
A. 70 mm B. 40 mm C. 60 mm D. 50 mm
connection at the water main.
7. An Instrument which responds to changes in
A. Water meter B. Main Sewer
temperature, and directly or indirectly controls
temperature. C. Corporation Stop D. Gate valve
A. Hydrostat B. Thermostat 18. The minimum face to face distance between
elevators in three and four car grouping.
C. Barometer D. Thermometer
A. 2.0 m B. 1.5 m C. 2.5 m D. 3.0 m
8. Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in
drywall construction. 19. Standard size of wire for a circuit line.
A. Rigid board insulation B. Gypsum board A. Np. 14 B. No. 12 C. No. 8 D. No. 10
C. Insulating board D. Panel board 20. The other type of flame detector other than the
ultraviolet type.
9. Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting.
A. Motion Sensored B. Laser
A. Pipe length B. Span
C. Infrared D. Light Beam
C. Finished length D. Developed length
21. Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic
10. A device for converting alternating current to direct
tank.
current.
A. 500 mm B. 502 mm C. 508 mm D. 504 mm
A. Motor B. Generator
22. Another name for a Rectifier.
C. Converter D. Rectifier
A. AC Generator B. DC Generator
11. Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof.
C. Converter D. Inverter
A. 20 cm B. 12 cm C. 15 cm D. 10 cm
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23. Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the 33. Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin
secondary compartment of a septic tank. which hardens when heated or cured, and does not
soften when reheated.
A. 1.2 cum B. 1.1 cum C. 1 cum D. 2 cum
A. Abs B. Upvc C. Thermoplastic D. Thermosetting
24. Another name for distribution panel.
34. Standard length of an electrical metal conduit.
A. Panel Board B. Power Board
A. 20' B. 15' C. 5' D. 10'
C. Power Panel D. Outlet
35. An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side
25. Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for
plates, shaft, and bearings over which a cable or
downspouts.
roped is passed.
A. 22 B. 20 C. 24 D. 26
A. Sheave B. Governor C. Panel D. Break
26. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
36. A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing
septic tank.
of fixture.
A. 12.5 m B. 15.6 m C. 14.3 m D. 15.2 m
A. Angle valve B. Check valve
27. A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in
C. Flash valve D. Globe valve
the air.
37. Standard size of wire for a switch line.
A. Barometer B. Thermostat
A. No. 14 B. No. 8 C. No. 10 D. No. 12
C. Humidistat D. Hydrostat
38. A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting
28. A type of lighting that provides illumination to
tool.
special objects like sculptures, flower arrangements,
etc. A. Hedge B. Burr C. Cleanout D. Spur

A. Task Lighting B. Specific Lighting 39. The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in
changing the state of a substance without changing
C. Accent Lighting D. General Lighting
its temperature.
29. Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture
A. Latent Heat B. Thermostat
trap.
C. Heat Wave D. Thermal Heat
A. 102 mm B. 105 mm C. 90 mm D. 100 mm
40. Minimum liquid depth of a septic tank.
30. Minimum elevator width of single slide door
elevator for small commercial or residential A. 60 cm B. 80 cm C. 100 cm D. 50 cm
building.
41. Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable
A. 0.6 m B. 0.8 m C. 1.00 m D. 1.20 m matter in suspension or solution.

31. Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture A. Sewage B. Black water
trap.
C. Grey water D. Dirty water
A. 62 mm B. 35 mm C. 50 mm D. 51 mm
42. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
32. Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes seepage pit or cesspool.
referred to as.
A. 15.2 m B. 45.7 m C. 54.5 m D. 32.8 m
A. Vent Stack B. Soil Pipe

C. House Drain D. Main Sewer

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43. A system of devices, usually installed below ground 52. Identify the type of Lavatory.
level, to scatter or spray water droplets over a lawn,
A. Surface Mounted B. Pedestal Lavatory
golf course, or the like.
C. Counter Type Lavatory D. Wall Hung
A. Hosebib B. Sprinkler System
53. A plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part
C. Lawn Sprinkler System D. Lawn Shower
of the body, especially the genitals. It is also known
44. Another name for passenger elevator. as the Sitz Bath.

A. Lift B. Case C. Dumbwaiter D. Escalator A. Lavatory B. Water closet C. Bidet D. Urinal

45. Minimum width of a septic tank. 54. A pipe installed to vent a fixture trap, that connects
with the vent system above the fixture served or
A. 80 cm B. 90 cm C. 60 cm D. 40 cm
terminates in the open air.
46. Minimum length of a septic tank.
A. Individual Vent B. Vent Stack
A. 2.0 m B. 0.9 m C. 1.0 m D. 1.5 m
C. Vent Pipe D. Looped Vent
47. Component of fire extinguisher.
55. An arrangement of venting so installed that one
A. Argon B. Carbon monoxide vent pipe serve two traps.

C. Carbon dioxide D. Titanium A. Unit vent B. Back vent

48. A vent with a function to provide circulation if air C. Main Vent D. Looped Vent
between drainage and vent system.
56. The "backbone" of the entire sanitary system.
A. Common vent B. Loop vent
A. VSTR (Vent Stack through Roof)
C. Relief vent D. Circuit vent
B. Main Soil and Waste Stack
49. Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in
C. Main Soil and Waste Vent
a floor or wall which the pipe pass.
D. Waste Stack
A. Acroterion B. Escutcheon
57. Clean outs are not required on a horizontal drain
C. Wall plate D. Floor plate
less than _____ m in length unless such line is
50. A device that is basically a double throw switch of serving sinks or urinals.
generally 3-pole connection that will automatically
A. 1.00 m B. 1.50 m C. 1.80 m D. 2.00 m
transfer the power from the standby generator to
the building circuitry during electrical power failure. 58. It is a type of trap used in fixtures that discharge
large amount of water such as bathtubs, shower or
A. Single switch B. Panel Board
floor drains.
C. AVR D. Automatic transfer switch
A. P- Trap B. Running Trap
51. Receptacles attached to a plumbing system other
C. Drum Trap D. Stand Trap
than a trap in which waste water or waste may be
collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the 59. It is a device that regulates the flow of a fluid
plumbing system. (gases, liquids, solids, slurries)by opening, closing,
or partially obstructing various passageways. This
A. Fittings B. Fixtures
are technically pipe fittings, but are usually
C. Nipple D. Furnitures discussed as a separate category.
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A. Valves and Control B. Foot Valve 68. Identify the type of URINAL

C. Tanks and water storage D. Pumps A. Wall Hung Urinal

60. The water collector at the eaves of the building. B. Pedestal Urinal

A. Catch basin B. Ridge C. Stall Urinal

C. Downspout D. Roof gutter D. Through Urinal

61. Color of pipe for STEAM - High Pressure and Exhaust 69. Identify the type of FAUCET
System
A. Compression Cock
A. Gray B. White / Buff C. Black D. Yellow
B. Key Cock
62. Color of pipe for Oil (Delivery/Discharge)
C. Ball Faucet
A. White/ Buff B. Brass Bronze / Yellow
D. Hose Bibb
C. Blue green D. Black
70. Identify the type of FAUCET
63. All horizontal piping shall be run in practical
A. Compression Cock
alignment and at a uniform grade of not less than
____% per meter toward the point of disposal. B. Key Cock
A. 1.5% B. 2% C. 2 1/2% D. 3% C. Ball Faucet
64. The piping must be air tight, gas tight and water D. Hose Bibb
tight. A. True B. False
71. Identify the type of FAUCET
65. One of the oldest plumbing materials. It is highly A. Compression Cock
resistant and is very suitable to underground
installation. But because it is poisonous to human B. Key Cock
health, it is never recommended to convey water C. Ball Faucet
human consumption.
D. Hose Bibb
A. Ceramic Pipe B. Iron Pipe
72. Identify the type of FAUCET
C. Brass Pipe D. Lead Pipe
A. Compression Cock
66. A water closet that is otherwise known as "Eastern
Type", since the user assumes a squatting position B. Key Cock
rather than a sitting position.
C. Ball Faucet
A. Squat Toilet B. Squat Bowl
73. A water supply pipe that extends one full story or
C. Squat Water Closet D. Squat Basin more to convey water to branches or to a group of
fixtures.
67. Identify the type of URINAL
A. Wall Hung A. Service Pipe B.Fixture Branch
Urinal
C. Riser D. Fixture Supply
B. Pedestal Urinal
74. TYPE of TRAPS. Used in lavatories, kitchen sinks,
C. Stall Urinal laundry tubs, and urinals. Materials commonly used
are nickel, chrome , plated brass and PVC.
D. Through Urinal
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A. P- Trap B. Deep Seal P-Trap A. Check Valve B.Globe Valve

C. Stand Trap D. Running Trap C. Gate Valve D. Angle Valve

75. It is a type of water treatment wherein water is 83. Identify the type of VALVE
sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases
A. Check Valve
and absorb additional oxygen for better taste.
B. Foot Valve
A. Coagulation B. Aeration
C. Gate Valve
C. Filtration D. Disinfection
D. Safety Valve
76. The vertical distance between a fixture outlet
tailpiece and the trap weir can exceed with a 84. Identify the type of VALVE
minimum of 0.60 m in length.
A. Check Valve
A. True B. False
B. Foot Valve
77. The physical process in which the sediment particles
collide with each other and stick together. C. Gate Valve

A. Ozone B. Sedimentation D. Safety Valve

C. Coagulation D. Flocculation 85. Identify: It is made to fit into a corresponding

open or recessed part.
78. It is a rotodynamic pump that uses a rotating
impeller to increase the pressure of a fluid. It is A. Male Nipple
commonly used to move liquids through piping, B. Female Nipple
A. Reciprocating Pump B. Centrifugal Pump C. Increaser
C. Turbine Pump D. Submersible Pumo D. Reducer
79. It is a pump used in applications where excess 86. IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF FITTING
water must pump away from a particular area.
A. Return Bend
A. Cesspool B. Booster Pump
B. Drop Elbow
C. Sump Pump D. Drain Pump
C. Tee
80. A waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually
water. It is built to catch and store rainwater. D. Wye

A. Cistern B. Water Tank C. Gravity Supply Tank 87. IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF FITTING

81. Identify the type of VALVE. It is a valve that opens A. Return Bend
by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of B. Drop Elbow
the path of the fluid.
C. Tee
A. Check Valve B. Globe Valve
D. Wye
C. Gate Valve D. Angle Valve
88. IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF
82. Identify the type of VALVE manually operated valve FITTING
with its outlet opening oriented at right angles to its
inlet opening, used for regulating the flow of a fluid A. Drop Elbow
in a pipe.
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B. Elbow A. Bidet B. Tree C. Urinal D. Wall

C. Sweep Fitting 97. A deep sink used in janitorial work.

D. Cross A. Kitchen sink B. Sink

89. IDENTIFY C. Laundry tray D. Slop sink

A. Union 98. The expansion joint of pipe and pipe fittings

permitting thermal expansion occur in a long run of
B. Plug
hot water piping.
C. Cap
A. Expansion pipe B. Expansion bend
D. Reducer
C. Expansion joint D. Branch
90. A rubber or metal ring
99. A vertical enclosure with a removable cover
inserted between two mating surfaces to make the
providing access to a curb cock.
joint watertight. A. Bell and Spigot B.
Gasket A. Curb cock B. Water box

C. Cap D. Loom Bands C. Curb box D. Shutoff box

91. The downward slope of a pipe, conduit or channel, 100. A box or cabinet where fire hoses, valves and
expressed either as a percentage or in inches per other equipment are stored and arranged for fire
foot. fighting

A. Fall B. Interval C. Sump D. Invert A. Hose Box B. Shoe Box . Black Box

92. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank 101. A hot piece or lump that remains after a
or in a sewage treatment plant. material has partially burned, and is still oxidizing
without the manifestation of flames.
A. Sludge B. Slurry
A. Fire B. Fire Hazard C. Ember
C. Effluent D. Scum
102. A cylindrical device turning on an axis around
93. A sleeve-like device for mixing air with the water
which a fire hose is wound and connected
flowing from the end of a spigot.
A. Hose Reel B. Cylinder Tank C. Hose Box
A. Aerodynamic B. Washer
103. An integrated network of hydraulically designed
C. Aerator D. Tap
piping installed in a building, structure or area with
94. A bar attached to a wall near a bathtub or shower outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which
to provide hand grip for a person who is bathing. automatically discharges water when activated by
heat or combustion products from a fire.
A. Railing B. Hand bar
A. Chronological System B. Sprinkler System
C. Grab bar D. Grip bar
C. Standpipe System D. Pipe System
95. A flow of a liquid opposite to the usual or desired
direction. 104. Passageway from one building to another or
through or around a wall in approximately the same
A. Overflow B. Backflow floor level.
C. Backwater D. Reverse A. Horizontal Exit B. Vertical Shaft C. Fire Exit
96. A flushable fixture used by men for urinating.
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105. Any readily ignitable and free burning fiber such A. Urinal B. Washdown type water closet
as cotton, oakum, rags, waste cloth, waste paper,
C. Siphon jet water closet D. Bidet
kapok, hay, straw, Spanish moss, excelsior and
other similar materials commonly used in 114. Masking
commerce.
A. Drowning out high frequency sounds by low
A. Blasting Agent B. Combustible Fibers C. Fire Hazard frequency sounds
106. Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire B. The measure of frequency
hazard.
C. Vibration produced at a single frequency
A. Abatement B. Combustible Fiber C. Blasting Agent
D. A unit of loudness level
107. A system of vertical pipes in a building to which
fire hoses can be attached on each floor, including a 115. Sound cannot transmit in a vaccum
system by which water is made available to the A. True B. False
outlets as needed.
116. Transmission of sound along curve surface
A. Standpipe System B. Fire Protection System
A. Decay rate B. Cycle C. Echo D. Creep
C. Chronological System D. System of the Down
117. DWV the abbreviation for
108. An enclosed vertical space of passage that
extends from floor to floor, as well as from the base DRAINAGE,WASTE,VENT
to the top of the building. 118. Plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other
A. Vertical Shaft B. Vertical Exit C. Vertical Horizon material that are pounded into the annular space

109. Any condition or act which increases or may A. Caulking B. Calking C. Cogging D. A,b,c
cause an increase in the probability of the 119. Minimum trap and trap arm sizes laundry tub in
occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, mm
hinder or interfere with firefighting operations and
the safeguarding of life and property. A. 30 B. 31 C. 32 D. 38

A. Fire B. Fire Hazard C. Blasting Agent 120. Refrigeration and air conditioning standards
(mechanical regulations-NBC)the temperature and
110. The art and science of creating and maintaining humidity of air to be used for comfortable cooling
sanitary conditions in building used by humans shall be maintained at__________ effective
A. Sanitary drain vent piping B. Sanitary drainage temperature at an air movement within the living
zone 68-74degree F
C. Plumbing D. DWV 121. Fan Coil Unit is composed of
111. A pipe that conveys the disharge of water A. Fan,Coil,Unit B. NOTA
closets or similar fixtures containing fecal matter?
C. Fan,Coil,Filter D. Filter,Coil,Condenser
A. Sewage line B. Sanitary drainage pipe
122. Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement
C. Sewage D. Soil pipe in an elastic medium. SOUND
112. Bend equavalent in degrees ¼ 123. The material used for filament in an
incandescent bulb. TUNGSTEN
A. 90 d B. 45 d C. 72 d D. 22.5 124. Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or
opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass.
113. Closely related to a shower than to a toilet and
appears more likely like a toilet bowl. ESCUTCHEON
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125. Color code for pipes containing acid. BLACK

126. Unit of sound absorption equivalent to 1 square
foot of perfectly absorptive material. SABIN
127. Condensing unit is a part of __.
REFRIGERATION
128. Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed
to stop an elevator. GOVERNOR
129. The interior top surface of a pipe. CROWN
130. The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent
lamp. CATHODE
131. A machine that converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy, a generator of alternating current.

ALTERNATOR

132. Treats hard water. ZEOLITE

133. A device for converting alternating current to
direct current. RECTIFIER
134. A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward
used as a draw-off tap. BIBBCOCK
135. A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture
in the air. HUMIDISTAT
136. Freon in air-con must be compressed and
liquefied in order to absorb _____. HEAT
137. An Instrument which responds to changes in
temperature, and directly or indirectly controls
temperature. THERMOSTAT
138. Receptacles intended to receive and discharge
water, water-carried waste into a drainage system
with which they are connected. FIXTURES
139. The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

INVERT

140. Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire

during the incipient stage. IONIZATION
141. Instrument used for measuring atmospheric
pressure. BAROMETER
142. Unit of loudness level. PHON
143. A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per
square meter. LUX
144. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic
tank or sewage treatment plant. EFFLUENT
145. In Latin, it means 'lead'. PLUMBUM
146. The luminous intensity of light is expressed in
_____. CANDELA