MASTER PLUMBER JULY 2017

MODULE 2
PLUMBING CODE

1. _____ means an excavation which receives domestic wastewater by means of a drain system without
pretreatment of the wastewater and retains the organic matter and solids permitting the liquids to seep from
the excavation.
a. Cesspool
b. Cistern
c. Refuse
d. Holding tank

2. A ____ inspection shall be made when the plumbing system is

roughed−in and before fixtures are set.
a. rough−in
b. first rough
c. second rough
d. final

3. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub or shower located together on the same floor level.
a. Full bathroom
b. Bathroom group
c. Three-quarter bath
d. None of the above

4. _____ means a method of venting 2 to 8 traps or trapped fixtures without providing an individual vent for
each trap or fixture.
a. Circuit vent
b. Auto vent
c. Individual vent
d. Stack vent

5. Gray water is a type of waste water that comes from:

a. toilets
b. sinks, showers, and bathtubs
c. toilets and garbage disposals
d. gray water is a water color

6. 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

7. ______ means a pipe or channel outside a building which conveys storm water from the roof or gutter
drains to a storm drain, storm sewer or to grade.
a. Leader
b. Adequate channel
c. Control measure
d. Major outfall

8. 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

9. Repost what is the depth of the building sewer when installed?

a. 1 m
b. 0.3 m
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c. 0.65m
d. 1.2m

10. 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

11. _____ 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

12. 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

13. Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must be_________.

a. Measured
b. Tasted
c. Filtered
d. Monitored

14. A pressure gauge on a non-pressurized holding tank reads 24.3 kpa. Find out how many meters of water are
in the tank.
a. Depth= 2.48 m
b. Depth= 3.48 m
c. Depth= 1.48 m
d. Depth = 1.20m
(24.3kpa/9.81=depth)

15. What device prevents gas from entering a building?

a. Back flow preventer
b. P-trap
c. Anti-syphon valve
d. none of the above

16. Polybutylene piping should never come into contact with the following:
a. Petroleum based materials
b. Caulk
c. Copper
d. Salty solution or petroleum jelly

17. 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

18. Size of manhole in a septic tank.

a. 503
b. 508
c. 500
d. 600
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19. 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

20. The jelly like substance being formed in the process of coagulation?
a. Scum
b. Sledge
c. Floe
d. Alum

21. Best location to put soil pipes?

a. Drywall
b. 150 mm chb wall
c. Pipe chase
d. Box up with column

22. How does the safety feature of a service hot water system work?
a. Automatically
b. Manually
c. Electrically
d. Mechanically

23. In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most leaking joints are caused by a worker’s failure to:
a. Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning
b. Deburr the inside of the pipe
c. Apply solvent primer to the joint surfaces
d. Cut the pipe in meter box

24. 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

25. Fitting at the end of water service pipe?

a. gate valve
b. clean out
c. plug
d. cap

26. How many units do the controversial article 3.2.2.2. Of pd 1096 otherwise known as the national building
code limits the practice of master plumber?
a. 5
b. 50
c. 20
d. 10

27. Who is empowered to administer the provision of RA 1378?

a. President of the Philippines
b. The board of examiners for master plumber
c. Authority having jurisdiction
d. Administrative authority

28. In order to accomplish the plumbing work rapidly as possible, to whom shall the plumbing engineer
coordinate and cooperate?
a. Architect
b. Owner
c. Tradesman
d. Civil engineer
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29. Hardness is another problem for water distribution because of presence of magnesium and calcium salts,
which can cause clogging of pipes impaired laundry and cooking, which is the best solution for this?
a. Chemical treatment
b. Boiling
c. Sedimentation
d. Aeration
e. Chlorination

30. Which of the fillowing is prohibited fixture inside public toilet room?
a. slop sink
b. bidet
c. faucet
d. drinking fountain

31. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through ____ and ____ walls.
a. Concrete, masonry
b. Ceiling, wooden
c. Wood, concrete
d. Floor, concrete

32. What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member of the board of master
plumbers?
a. Thirty five years old
b. Thirty two years old
c. Thirty years old
d. Twenty eight years old

33. 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

34. A method of purifying water wherein particles of matters that are suspended in the water are allowed to
stay in a container so that they will settle in the bottom, then drawing the water out, leaving these matters in
the container.
a. Aeration
b. Sedimentation
c. Reverse osmosis
d. Purification

35. 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

36. What delivers water under pressure?

a. Ejector
b. Sump pump
c. Pressure controller
d. Centrifugal pump

37. 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%

38. What is a full bath?

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a. a bathroom with a toilet,a lavatory, a tub and a shower

b. a toilet, a lavatory and a shower
c. toilet and lavatory only - no tub or shower
d. none of the above

39. Globe valve for steam and hot water?

a. composition
b. wedge plug
c. angle valve
d. conventional

40. Which of the following is an impairment of the quality of potable water which creates a hazard to public
health through poisoning or the spread of disease?
a. Imbalance
b. Risk danger
c. Backflow
d. Contamination

41. What feature in water supply is not advisable to plumbing fixtures, devices and opportunities?
a. Bacterial quality
b. Adequate pressure
c. Sufficient volume
d. Without undue noise

42. 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

43. Three-inch horizontal drainage piping shall be run in practical alignment and at a uniform slope of not less
than ____.
a. 1/4 inch per foot
b. 1/16 inch per foot
c. 1/2 inch per foot
d. 1/8 inch per foot

44. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is not the reason?
a. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing bars
b. The size of the columns will be larger
c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
d. The gas emitted will deteriorate concrete

45. A method of installation not allowed in a lateral to avoid pressure and retardation of flow of waste water
causing deposition of solid is
a. Sharp curve
b. Elbow
c. Gate valve
d. Cross-connection

46. What is a "powder room"?

a. half bath
b. full bath
c. quarter bath
d .none of the above

47. Copper tube permitted for underground water distribution.

a. Type m soft
b. Type l hard
c. Type k soft
d. DWV
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48. What do you mean by "zero ph" ?

a. acid
b. base
c. alkaline
d. neutral

49. What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that will read "connection to dry
standpipe"?
a. 25 mm
b. 3/4 inch
c. 20 mm
d. 30mm

50. The discharge from a sump pump shall have the following fittings installed in order, in the direction of
flow:
a. Check valve, union, shut-off valve
b. Shut-off, coupling, check valve
c. Check valve, shut-off valve, union
d. Union, check valve, shut-off valve

51. The minimum trap of a bidet?

a. 1 1/4"
b. 1 1/2"
c. 2 "
d. 3"

52. What fitting is needed in a clean-out if the pipe sized is 6" diameter?
a. Nipple
b. Elbow
c. Long sweep
d. Reducer

53. 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

54. 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

55. This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form underground deposits

a. aquifers
b. well
c. cistern
d .soil bearing

56. 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
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d. shore wells

57. The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity

a. surface tension
b. heat absoption/capacity
c. capillarity
d. dissolving ability

58. 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
d. coagulation

59. 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

60. Properties of water, that can dissolved everything, known as the “universal solvent”

a. surface tension
b. heat absoption/capacity
c. capillarity
d. dissolving ability

61. Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick together.

a. coagulation
b. flocculation
c. sedimentation
d. aeration

62. 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

63. It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft. The rotating impeller increases the water velocity while
forcing the water in to a casing thus converting the water’s velocity into higher pressure.

a. centrifugal pump
b. reciprocating pump
c. turbine pump
d. submersible pump

64. Is a tank constructed of riveted or welded steel plate; the larger tanks often being divided into two
compartments. They should be large enough to contain at least one day’s supply for the entire building in
case the city main is temporarily shut off. The pipe from the pump to the tank should be across connected
to the city main so that the water may be pumped directly from the main in case of fire. These tanks are
used so that the pneumatic tank or other pumps suck the water from this tank and not from the public main,
so that it will not deprive the neighbors of water due to pressure.

a. water tank
b. cistern tank
c. suction tank
d. pneumatic tank

65. 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
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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
d. none of the above
66. A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a horizontal waste branch.

a. 4”x2” wye and 2 1/8” bend combination

b. 4”x4” tee
c. 4”x2” tee
d. 4”x4” wye and 4 1/8” bend combination

67. Amount of waste discharged for a waste water treatment facility

a. 300 gpm
b. 500 gpm
c. 30 cu.m./day
d. 50 c.u. m. /day

68. Advantage of using rain water is?

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. none of the above

69. 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. none of the above

70. 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

71. 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

72. A pump consist of a piston traveling up and down within a cylinder which is connected with a pipe
extending down into the source. The piston and the bottom of the cylinder are each provided with a valve
opening upward. Upon the piston’s upstroke, valve ‘a’ closes and valve ‘b’ opens. Upon the piston’s down
stroke valve ‘a’ opens and

a. lift pump
b. submersible pump
c. force pump
d. none of the above

73. A mixture of surface run-off and ground water. Surface sources includes rivers, lakes, ponds and
impounding reservoirs.
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a. ground water
b. natural surface water
c. rain water
d. natural water

74. A kind of g.i. fitting used as a reducer from a bigger diameter to a lesser diameter.

a. bushing
b. reducer
c. fitting
d. none of the above

75. A kind of g.i. fitting that has one end external threads, while the other end has internal threads.

a. street elbow or tee

b. wye
c. elbow
d. none of the above

76. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even distribution to outlets?

a. at the trunk ducts

b. at a practical location at angles and elbows
c. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet
d. at the air boot fitting

77. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?

a. 3/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 3/8”
d. 1”

78. What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where the vertical vent pipe takes
off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack?

a. relief vent
b. yoke vent
c. loop vent
d. circuit vent

79. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due to suction
or negative pressure resulting from back-siphonage in a downfeed water distribution system?

a. pressure reducing valve

b. vacuum breaker valve
c. air volume control valve
d. pressure relief valve

Water as delivered by nawasa is no longer safe for drinking because of several contaminants from the water
source present in the environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be safe for drinking has to
undergo water purification in several stages. Because of several contaminants, water undergoes several
stages. What is a stage in water purification, which removes mineral deposits, salts, heavy metal, totally
dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained?

a. carbon filtration
b. aeration
c. ultraviolet radiation
d. reverse osmosis

80. The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is called

a. water service pipe

b. nawasa
c. main pipe
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d. water utility pipe

81. 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”)

82. 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.

83. 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

84. 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.

85. 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
d. globe valve

86. 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. 132 liters per minute

b. 112 liters per minute
c. 155 liters per minute
d. 126 liters per minute

87. In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every water heater requires a full open valve.
Which of the following in the list is a full open valve?

a. check valve
b. ball valves
c. globe valve
d. angle valve

88. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent trap siphonage
and back pressure.

a. waste pipe
b. vent pipe
c. soil pipe
d. house trap

89. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of the
battery.

a. yoke vent
b. circuit vent
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c. stack vent
d. relief vent

90. 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

91. 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

92. 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

93. 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

94. 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. pressure relief valve

b. pressure reducer
c. pressure reducing valve
d. pressure regulator

95. Can be constructed with hand tools or power tools-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)-can have the greatest
diameter that a space may allow

a. dug wells
b. deep wells
c. hole wells
d. fox hole

96. How many gallons do an average daily consumption of a bathtub?

a. 5 gallons
b. 30 gallons
c. 40 gallons
d. 100 gallons

97. A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed by magnesium inoculation, resulting in a material having
high strength without otherwise changing its basic properties. Good corrosion resistance makes this type of
pipe especially useful in underground installations.

a. acid resistance cast iron pipe

b. galvanize steel pipes
c. galvanize wrought iron pipe
d. ductile iron pipe

98. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should be the size of its vent pipe?
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a. 32 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 38 mm
d. 50 mm

99. A form extracted metallurgy, its main use is to produce iron from ore.

a. tuberculation
b. carbonation
c. smelting
d. coagulation

100. 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