003d - Refresher Spdi

003d REFRESHER
SANITATION,
PLUMBING, DESIGN &
INSTALLATION
ENGR. ROEL A. ABAO
1. 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. 6 kPa
1. What is the minimum allowed uniform gauge
pressure in the piping system if an air test shall be
made?
a. 34.5 kPa (5 psi)
b. 20 psi
c. 17.7 psi
d. 6 kPa
2. 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
2. 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
3. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping
through ____ and ____ walls.
a. concrete, masonry
b. ceiling, wooden
c. wood, concrete
d. floor, concrete
3. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping
through ____ and ____ walls.
a. concrete, masonry
b. ceiling, wooden
c. wood, concrete
d. floor, concrete
4. 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
4. 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
5. Who is empowered to administer the provision
of R.A. 1378?
a. President of the Philippines

b. The Board of Examiners for Master Plumber
c. Authority Having Jurisdiction
d. Administrative Authority
5. Who is empowered to administer the provision
of R.A. 1378?
a. President of the Philippines

b. The Board of Examiners for Master Plumber
c. Authority Having Jurisdiction
d. Administrative Authority
6. 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
6. 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
7. Fitting at the end of water service pipe?
a. gate valve
b. clean out
c. plug
d. cap
7. Fitting at the end of water service pipe?
a. gate valve
b. clean out
c. plug
d. cap
8. 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
8. 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
9. 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
9. 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
10. How does the safety feature of a service
hot water system work?
a. Automatically
b. Manually
c. Electrically
d. Mechanically
10. How does the safety feature of a service
hot water system work?
a. Automatically
b. Manually
c. Electrically
d. Mechanically
11. Best location to put soil pipes?
a. Drywall
b. 150 mm chb wall
c. Pipe chase
d. Box up with column
11. Best location to put soil pipes?
a. Drywall
b. 150 mm chb wall
c. Pipe chase
d. Box up with column
12. The jelly like substance being formed in the
process of coagulation?
a. Scum
b. Sledge
c. Floe
d. alum
12. The jelly like substance being formed in the
process of coagulation?
a. Scum
b. Sledge
c. Floe
d. alum
13. Size of manhole in a septic tank.
a. 503 mm
b. 508 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm
13. Size of manhole in a septic tank.
a. 503 mm
b. 508 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 600 mm
14. 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
14. 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
15. Polybutylene piping should never come
into contact with the following:
a. Petroleum based materials

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

b. Caulk
c. Copper
d. Salty solution or Petroleum Jelly
16. What device prevents gas from entering a
building?
a. Back flow preventer

b. P-Trap
c. Anti-siphon valve
d. None of the above
16. What device prevents gas from entering a
building?
a. Back flow preventer

b. P-Trap
c. Anti-siphon valve
17. 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
17. 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
18. Gray water that enters a collection reservoir
must be_________.
a. Measured
b. Tasted
c. Filtered
d. Monitored
18. Gray water that enters a collection reservoir
must be_________.
a. Measured
b. Tasted
c. Filtered
d. Monitored
19. _____ 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
19. _____ 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
20. 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
20. 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
21. What is the depth of the building sewer
when installed?
a. 1m
b. 0.3 m
c. 0.65m
d. 1.2m
21. What is the depth of the building sewer
when installed?
a. 1m
b. 0.3 m
c. 0.65m
d. 1.2m
22. 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
e. None of the above
22. 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
e. None of the above
23. ______ 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
23. ______ 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
24. 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
24. 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
25. 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
25. 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
26. _____ 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
26. _____ 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
27. _____ 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
27. _____ 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
28. 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
28. 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
29. _____ means an excavation which receives
domestic wastewater by means of a drain system
without pre-treatment of the wastewater and retains the
organic matter and solids permitting the liquids to seep
from the excavation.
a. Cesspool
b. Cistern
c. Privy
d. Holding tank
29. _____ means an excavation which receives
domestic wastewater by means of a drain system
without pre-treatment of the wastewater and retains the
organic matter and solids permitting the liquids to seep
from the excavation.
a. Cesspool
b. Cistern
c. Privy
d. Holding tank
30. When flow controls are installed on gas pipng,
they_________.
a. Must be accessible
b. Must not contain sediment traps
c. Must be equipped with a backflow preventer
d. Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the
supply pressure
30. When flow controls are installed on gas pipng,
they_________.
a. Must be accessible
b. Must not contain sediment traps
c. Must be equipped with a backflow preventer
d. Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the
supply pressure
31. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:
a. Water heater
b. Hot water faucet
c. Water holding tank
31. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:
a. Water heater
b. Hot water faucet
c. Water holding tank
32. The plumbing code is used to:
a. enforce the law

b. confuse the plumber
c. explain way plumbing installations may vary
32. The plumbing code is used to:
a. enforce the law

b. confuse the plumber
c. explain way plumbing installations may vary
33. _____ 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
33. _____ 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
34. This is used for basement or underground
public restroom wherein a vent stack may not be
possible to extend 3 meters above the ground, as it
may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.
a. Relief Vent
b. Looped Vent
c. Local Vent
d. Utility Vent
34. This is used for basement or underground
public restroom wherein a vent stack may not be
possible to extend 3 meters above the ground, as it
may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.
a. Relief Vent
b. Looped Vent
c. Local Vent
d. Utility Vent
35. ______ 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
35. ______ 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
36. Which of the following is considered to be the
best method for connecting an indirect waste to a
sanitary drainage system?
a. Air gap
b. Air break
c. Air force
d. Vulcanizing gap
36. Which of the following is considered to be the
best method for connecting an indirect waste to a
sanitary drainage system?
a. Air gap
b. Air break
c. Air force
d. Vulcanizing gap
37. ______ means a type of sewage pump which
macerates wastewater consisting in part of
sewage.
a. Sewage pump
b. Sewage grinder pump
c. Effluent pump
d. Sump pump
37. ______ means a type of sewage pump which
macerates wastewater consisting in part of
sewage.
a. Sewage pump
b. Sewage grinder pump
c. Effluent pump
d. Sump pump
38. 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
38. 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
39. What is the color of PPR?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. White
d. It depends to the manufacturer
39. What is the color of PPR?
a. Green
b. Yellow
c. White
d. It depends to the manufacturer
40. How many eight bends are required to make a
45 deg. turn?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
40. How many eight bends are required to make a
45 deg. turn?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
41. 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
41. 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
42. 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
42. 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)
43. 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
43. 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
44. What are the most common causes of sink
blockages?
a. toilet paper and air freshener

b. solidified detergents and toothpaste
c. grease and hair
d. both a & b
44. What are the most common causes of sink
blockages?
a. toilet paper and air freshener

b. solidified detergents and toothpaste
c. grease and hair
d. both a & b
45. The drainage system in the building should be
designed, constructed and maintained as to guard
against fouling, deposits of solids and clogging. What
feature should be provided to make the maintenance
efficient and effective?
a. adequate cleanouts
b. adequate water seal traps
c. adequate vent pipes
d. adequate water supply
45. The drainage system in the building should be
designed, constructed and maintained as to guard
against fouling, deposits of solids and clogging. What
feature should be provided to make the maintenance
efficient and effective?
a. adequate cleanouts
b. adequate water seal traps
c. adequate vent pipes
d. adequate water supply
46. What is that valve recommended for
installation that that call for throttling?
a. globe valve
b. gate valve
c. check valve
d. angle valve
46. What is that valve recommended for
installation that that call for throttling?
a. globe valve
b. gate valve
c. check valve
d. angle valve
47. A common heat source for indirect water
heater.
a. Steam
b. Gas
c. Electricity
d. Oil
47. A common heat source for indirect water
heater.
a. Steam
b. Gas
c. Electricity
d. Oil
48. 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”
48. 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”
49. 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
49. 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
50. What is the color marking of copper tube for
medical purposes?
a. Red and orange

b. Blue and Green
c. Yellow
50. What is the color marking of copper tube for
medical purposes?
a. Red and orange

b. Blue and Green
c. Yellow
51. _______ means that portion of a drain system
that consists of a series of pipes that transport
water from one area to another without providing
detention.
a. Corporation cock
b. Cross connection control assembly
c. Conveyance system
d. Cross connection
51. _______ means that portion of a drain system
that consists of a series of pipes that transport
water from one area to another without providing
detention.
a. Corporation cock
b. Cross connection control assembly
c. Conveyance system
d. Cross connection
52. What degree of pressure is required to ensure
smooth drainage?
a. low pressure
b. high pressure
c. not a matter of pressure
d. 15 - 80 psi
52. What degree of pressure is required to ensure
smooth drainage?
a. low pressure
b. high pressure
c. not a matter of pressure
d. 15 - 80 psi
53. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger
for 1/2 inch CPVC piping is,
a. 1 foot
b. 2 feet
c. 3 feet
d. 4 feet
53. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger
for 1/2 inch CPVC piping is,
a. 1 foot
b. 2 feet
c. 3 feet
d. 4 feet
54. 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
54. 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
55. 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
55. 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)
56. For a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from
wall to urinal center).
a. 10 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 15 inches
d. 16 inches
56. For a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from
wall to urinal center).
a. 10 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 15 inches
d. 16 inches
57. What is a bridge in a plumbing system?
a. where one pipe crosses above another

b. trap valve
c. meeting point of the two subsystems
d. pipe under the bridge
57. What is a bridge in a plumbing system?
a. where one pipe crosses above another

b. trap valve
c. meeting point of the two subsystems
d. pipe under the bridge
58. A_________ is a artificial rod installed in
a water heater to protect tank from corrosion.
a. dip tube
b. alpha rod
c. anode rod
d. insulation rod
e. none of the above
58. A_________ is a artificial rod installed in
a water heater to protect tank from corrosion.
a. dip tube
b. alpha rod
c. anode rod
d. insulation rod
e. none of the above
59. In a modern efficient drainage system, is a
sink trap really necessary?
a. Only when pipes of three inches or less are used.

b. It is essential.
c. It is necessary only when there is no sink filter.
d. Sink trap is not necessary.
59. In a modern efficient drainage system, is a
sink trap really necessary?
a. Only when pipes of three inches or less are used.

b. It is essential.
c. It is necessary only when there is no sink filter.
d. Sink trap is not necessary.
60. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to
purify itself. Which term is not applicable in
purification?
a. Sedimentation
b. Infiltration
c. Dilution
d. Aeration
60. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to
purify itself. Which term is not applicable in
purification?
a. Sedimentation
b. Infiltration
c. Dilution
d. Aeration
61. ______ 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
61. ______ 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
62. A _______ is used to connect with galvanized
pipe.
a. push fit connector

b. dielectric union
c. Coupling
d. Nipple
e. nota
62. A _______ is used to connect with galvanized
pipe.
a. push fit connector

b. dielectric union
c. Coupling
d. Nipple
e. nota
63. Copper pipes are sized.
a. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

b. 1/4 bigger than their inside diameter
c. 3/16 bigger than their inside diameter
d. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter
63. Copper pipes are sized.
a. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

b. 1/4 bigger than their inside diameter
c. 3/16 bigger than their inside diameter
d. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter
64. 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"
64. 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"
65. 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.
c. 46-1/4 in.
d. 9-1/4 in.
65. 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.
c. 46-1/4 in.
d. 9-1/4 in.
Slope % = fall (ft) / length (ft)
66. When using a Hilti power 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
66. When using a Hilti power 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
67. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect
existing foundation in the vicinity. It makes use of
a suction pump above, while casing acts as the
pump riser.
a. Bored well
b. Drilled well
c. Jetted well
d. Dug well
67. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect
existing foundation in the vicinity. It makes use of
a suction pump above, while casing acts as the
pump riser.
a. Bored well
b. Drilled well
c. Jetted well
d. Dug well
68. An air conditioner that discharges 0.063 L/s of
condensate into a floor drain, would equate to how
many fixture units?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 8
d. 5
68. An air conditioner that discharges 0.063 L/s of
condensate into a floor drain, would equate to how
many fixture units?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 8
d. 5
69. The most common and widely used gate
valve?
a. Single Disk
b. Split Wedge
c. Solid Wedge
d. Double Disk
69. The most common and widely used gate
valve?
a. Single Disk
b. Split Wedge
c. Solid Wedge
d. Double Disk
70. Expansion loop is used in what kind of piping
system.
a. Storm drainage
b. Cold water supply
c. Hot water supply
d. Vent piping
70. Expansion loop is used in what kind of piping
system.
a. Storm drainage
b. Cold water supply
c. Hot water supply
d. Vent piping
71. 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
71. 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
72. A male thread fitting with square head used for
closing another female fitting.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Bushing
d. Nipple
72. A male thread fitting with square head used for
closing another female fitting.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Bushing
d. Nipple
73. 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
73. 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
74. A toilet seat used in a public washroom must
be:
a. cover-less type
b. plastic non-permeable type
c. round type
d. elongated type
74. A toilet seat used in a public washroom must
be:
a. cover-less type
b. plastic non-permeable type
c. round type
d. elongated type
75. 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.
75. 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.
76. What is required when installing long, straight
horizontal or vertical runs of copper domestic hot
water piping?
a. Isolation valves.
b. Expansion joints.
c. Dielectric unions.
d. Pipe insulation.
76. What is required when installing long, straight
horizontal or vertical runs of copper domestic hot
water piping?
a. Isolation valves.
b. Expansion joints.
c. Dielectric unions.
d. Pipe insulation.
77. How is ABS pipe cut?
a. At an angle to maintain proper grade.

b. Flush so that pipe will fit into the socket.
c. Square to provide full joining surface.
d. Flush to ensure proper pipe alignment.
77. How is ABS pipe cut?
a. At an angle to maintain proper grade.

b. Flush so that pipe will fit into the socket.
c. Square to provide full joining surface.
d. Flush to ensure proper pipe alignment.
78. What is the length of pipe to be removed
when cutting out a section of an existing cast iron
building drain to insert an MJ wye?
a. Same as the wye.
b. 1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye.
c. 1/2 to 1 in. longer than the wye.
d. 1/4 to 1/2 in. shorter than the wye.
78. What is the length of pipe to be removed
when cutting out a section of an existing cast iron
building drain to insert an MJ wye?
a. Same as the wye.
b. 1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye.
c. 1/2 to 1 in. longer than the wye.
d. 1/4 to 1/2 in. shorter than the wye.
79. 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.
79. 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.
80. What is the common type of water distribution
system? This method is dependent on the pressure
provided by the water main & involves a minimum and
type of components such as overhead tank & pressure
tank.
a. direct (pressure) system
b. hydropneumatic system
c. upfeed & gravity distribution system
d. upfeed distribution system
80. What is the common type of water distribution
system? This method is dependent on the pressure
provided by the water main & involves a minimum and
type of components such as overhead tank & pressure
tank.
a. direct (pressure) system
b. hydropneumatic system
c. upfeed & gravity distribution system
d. upfeed distribution system
81. On a private domestic water system, what
would the usual cut-in and cut-out pressures be set
at?
a. 15 psi and 35 psi
b. 20 psi and 30 psi
c. 30 psi and 50 psi
d. 35 psi and 55 psi
81. On a private domestic water system, what
would the usual cut-in and cut-out pressures be set
at?
a. 15 psi and 35 psi
b. 20 psi and 30 psi
c. 30 psi and 50 psi
d. 35 psi and 55 psi
82. Six equally spaced lavatories 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
82. Six equally spaced lavatories 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)
83. What would be the result of a partially
plugged bypass orifice in a flushometer?
a. Short flush cycle.
b. Long flush cycle.
c. Constant flushing.
d. No flushing.
83. What would be the result of a partially
plugged bypass orifice in a flushometer?
a. Short flush cycle.
b. Long flush cycle.
c. Constant flushing.
d. No flushing.
84. 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
84. 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
85. The type of urinal in which the bowl is
elongated and attached to the floor.
a. Trough urinal
b. Wall hung urinal
c. Pedestal urinal
d. Stall urinal
85. The type of urinal in which the bowl is
elongated and attached to the floor.
a. Trough urinal
b. Wall hung urinal
c. Pedestal urinal
d. Stall urinal
86. An operating gate valve.
a. uses a rubber washer

b. uses a lever handle
c. makes it acceptable for gas
d. none of the above
86. An operating gate valve.
a. uses a rubber washer

b. uses a lever handle
c. makes it acceptable for gas
d. none of the above
87. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the
fitting is inserted into the PEX tubing and,
a. Soldered
b. Threaded
c. Crimped
d. solvent welded
87. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the
fitting is inserted into the PEX tubing and,
a. Soldered
b. Threaded
c. Crimped
d. solvent welded
88. The minimum quantity for flushing urinal:
a. 4 gallons
b. 6 gallons
c. 7 gallons
d. 2 gallons
88. The minimum quantity for flushing urinal:
a. 4 gallons
b. 6 gallons
c. 7 gallons
d. 2 gallons
89. When silt and dirt is removed from water, the
process is called?
a. Siltation
b. Sedimentation
c. Screening
d. Filtration
89. When silt and dirt is removed from water, the
process is called?
a. Siltation
b. Sedimentation
c. Screening
d. Filtration
90. 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
90. 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
91. Turbidity may be associated with characteristic
of water?
a. chemical
b. physical
c. biological
d. radiological
91. Turbidity may be associated with characteristic
of water?
a. chemical
b. physical
c. biological
d. radiological
92. Every exposed trap must ____.
a. be self-cleaning
b. have inadequate trap seal in order to caused trap
seal loss
c. not provided with a removable clean out plug
d. not able to retain large amount of waste water
92. Every exposed trap must ____.
a. be self-cleaning
b. have inadequate trap seal in order to caused trap
seal loss
c. not provided with a removable clean out plug
d. not able to retain large amount of waste water
93. A male adapter is .
a. internal thread
b. external thread
c. a slip-joint nut and washer
d. a threaded cover
93. A male adapter is .
a. internal thread
b. external thread
c. a slip-joint nut and washer
d. a threaded cover
94. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-Blue
stripe or band is identified as,
a. gas pipe
b. raw water pipe
c. potable water pipe
d. air pipe
94. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-Blue
stripe or band is identified as,
a. gas pipe
b. raw water pipe
c. potable water pipe
d. air pipe
95. Flux can only be used in brazing process
when.
a. Brazing copper to brass
b. Brazing copper to copper
c. Not allowed
d. Both A & B
95. Flux can only be used in brazing process
when.
a. Brazing copper to brass
b. Brazing copper to copper
c. Not allowed
d. Both A & B
96. The most common type of PVC and steel type
based on their wall thickness is rated as.
a. schedule 10
b. schedule 40
c. schedule 50
d. schedule 80
96. The most common type of PVC and steel type
based on their wall thickness is rated as.
a. schedule 10
b. schedule 40
c. schedule 50
d. schedule 80
97. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints is.
a. Alloy
b. 95-5 tin antimony
c. 50-50 tin alloy
d. lead
97. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints is.
a. Alloy
b. 95-5 tin antimony
c. 50-50 tin alloy
d. lead
98. Cast Iron piping 10 ft in lengths installed
horizontally, shall be supported at intervals not
more than.
a. 12 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 10 ft
98. Cast Iron piping 10 ft in lengths installed
horizontally, shall be supported at intervals not
more than.
a. 12 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 10 ft
99. What procedure is used to determine if
additional PPE is required for a
specific task on a jobsite?
a. Ask the site foreman.
b. Complete a hazard assessment.
c. Observe what other workers are wearing.
d. Request information at next tool box meeting.
99. What procedure is used to determine if
additional PPE is required for a
specific task on a jobsite?
a. Ask the site foreman.
b. Complete a hazard assessment.
c. Observe what other workers are wearing.
d. Request information at next tool box meeting.
100. 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.
100. 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.
101. 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
101. 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
102. Increasing vents by one pipe size will:
a. provide increased drainage

b. allow a uniform installation
c. allow vents of longer lengths
d. allow vents to be shorter
102. Increasing vents by one pipe size will:
a. provide increased drainage

b. allow a uniform installation
c. allow vents of longer lengths
d. allow vents to be shorter
103. Gases found in the sewer air in a septic tank,
except:
a. Methane gas
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Oxidane
d. Ammonia
103. Gases found in the sewer air in a septic tank,
except:
a. Methane gas
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Oxidane
d. Ammonia
104. It is a type of elbow with a third opening
perpendicular to the plain of the run.
a. Three-outlet elbow
b. Side-outlet elbow
c. Branched elbow
d. Tri-axial elbow
104. It is a type of elbow with a third opening
perpendicular to the plain of the run.
a. Three-outlet elbow
b. Side-outlet elbow
c. Branched elbow
d. Tri-axial elbow
105. After threading of a G.I pipe thru a stack and
dies the next step for plumber should do is to ream
the inside of pipe for these purpose,
a. Remove deformation which will cause reduction of
pipe diameter.
b. Remove burr to facilitate application of lubricant.
c. Smoothening the surface end of the pipe.
d. Making the pipe and straight.
105. After threading of a G.I pipe thru a stack and
dies the next step for plumber should do is to ream
the inside of pipe for these purpose,
a. Remove deformation which will cause reduction of
pipe diameter.
b. Remove burr to facilitate application of lubricant.
c. Smoothening the surface end of the pipe.
d. Making the pipe and straight.
Note: During the process of threading, apply motor oil regularly
to protect both the threader and the thread of the pipe.
106. Iron can be removed by water by what
means?
a. Aeration
b. Sedimentation
c. Carbon filtration
106. Iron can be removed by water by what
means?
a. Aeration
b. Sedimentation
c. Carbon filtration
d. None of the above ( iron filtration)
107. Which of the following is considered as
plumbing appurtenance?
a. Tap
b. Water closet
c. Vacuum breaker
d. Relief valve
107. Which of the following is considered as
plumbing appurtenance?
a. Tap
b. Water closet
c. Vacuum breaker
d. Relief valve
108. A bowl shaped container with a handle and
often with a cover. Generally used as a urinal in
night.
a. Urinating pot
b. Sanitary pot
c. Chamber pot
d. Waste pot
108. A bowl shaped container with a handle and
often with a cover. Generally used as a urinal in
night.
a. Urinating pot
b. Sanitary pot
c. Chamber pot
d. Waste pot
109. Dye penetrate test is used in testing integrity
of _____.
a. Welded joints
b. Threaded joints
c. Flanged joints
d. Caulked joints
109. Dye penetrate test is used in testing integrity
of _____.
a. Welded joints
b. Threaded joints
c. Flanged joints
d. Caulked joints
110. The following are example of drainage
fittings, except:
a. Wye branch
b. Street tee
c. Tapped tee
d. Sanitary tee
110. The following are example of drainage
fittings, except:
a. Wye branch
b. Street tee
c. Tapped tee
d. Sanitary tee
111. Flushometer is another name for?
a. Flush tank
b. Relief valve
c. Vacuum breaker
d. Flush valve
111. Flushometer is another name for?
a. Flush tank
b. Relief valve
c. Vacuum breaker
d. Flush valve
112. Most appropriate method in the connection of
G.I pipe?
a. Soldering
b. Threading
c. Caulking
d. Welding
112. Most appropriate method in the connection of
G.I pipe?
a. Soldering
b. Threading
c. Caulking
d. Welding
113. In a line of piping is a combination of elbows
or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out
of line but into a line parallel with the original
section.
a. Dead end
b. Offset
c. Drain
d. Flooded
113. In a line of piping is a combination of elbows
or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out
of line but into a line parallel with the original
section.
a. Dead end
b. Offset
c. Drain
d. Flooded
114. Joints in copper shower pan liners shall be?
a. Burned
b. Brazed & filtered
c. Sealed with epoxy
d. Soldered & brazed
114. Joints in copper shower pan liners shall be?
a. Burned
b. Brazed & filtered
c. Sealed with epoxy
d. Soldered & brazed
115. A fitting for lead caulked joint that is
prohibited when in vertical position is called?
a. Single hub
b. Hubless
c. Double hub
d. All of these
115. A fitting for lead caulked joint that is
prohibited when in vertical position is called?
a. Single hub
b. Hubless
c. Double hub
d. All of these
116. What is the group vent pipe?
a. Circuit vent
b. Relief vent
c. Back vent
d. Dual vent
116. What is the group vent pipe?
a. Circuit vent
b. Relief vent
c. Back vent
d. Dual vent
117. Shall be installed in a water supply line ahead
of any automatic metering valve which supplies a
battery of fixtures.
a. Full way valve
b. Check valve
c. Single control gate valve
d. Float valve
117. Shall be installed in a water supply line ahead
of any automatic metering valve which supplies a
battery of fixtures.
a. Full way valve
b. Check valve
c. Single control gate valve
d. Float valve
118. What is the minimum pressure outlet to
operate a flush valve in water closet and urinal?
a. 15 psi
b. 25 psi
c. 10 psi
d. 20 psi
118. What is the minimum pressure outlet to
operate a flush valve in water closet and urinal?
a. 15 psi
b. 25 psi
c. 10 psi
d. 20 psi
119. What is the ideal time to clean a septic tank?
a. When the sludge occupies 1/3 of the volume.

b. When the sludge occupies 1/2 of the volume.
c. When the sludge occupies 2/3 of the volume.
d. When the sludge occupies 1/4 of the volume.
119. What is the ideal time to clean a septic tank?
a. When the sludge occupies 1/3 of the volume.

b. When the sludge occupies 1/2 of the volume.
c. When the sludge occupies 2/3 of the volume.
d. When the sludge occupies 1/4 of the volume.
120. No excavation for a leach line or leach bed shall
extend within ____ of the water table nor to a depth
where sewage may contaminate the underground water
stratum that is usable for domestic use.
a. 1.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 1.8 m
120. No excavation for a leach line or leach bed shall
extend within ____ of the water table nor to a depth
where sewage may contaminate the underground water
stratum that is usable for domestic use.
a. 1.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m (Appendix B 3.1.3)
d. 1.8 m
121. What is the standard diameter of standpipe
for building 2 to 3 stories in height?
a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 3”
d. 2”
121. What is the standard diameter of standpipe
for building 2 to 3 stories in height?
a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 3”
d. 2”
122. A loosely lined excavation in the ground
which discharge of a septic tank and designed to
permit the effluent to seep through.
a. Privy
b. Cesspool
c. Seepage pit
d. Septic tank
122. A loosely lined excavation in the ground
which discharge of a septic tank and designed to
permit the effluent to seep through.
a. Privy
b. Cesspool
c. Seepage pit
d. Septic tank
123. When a cut is necessary in a hub and spigot
system from what type of pipe should the pipe cut
in order to avoid waste?
a. Single hub
b. Double hub
c. Hubless
123. When a cut is necessary in a hub and spigot
system from what type of pipe should the pipe cut
in order to avoid waste?
a. Single hub
b. Double hub
c. Hubless
124. Each outlet in non potable waterline that may
be used for drinking purposes shall be posted
_____.
a. DANGER – PROCESSED WATER
b. DANGER – CONTAMINATED WATER
c. DANGER – POLLUTED WATER
d. CAUTION – NONPOTABLE WATER DO NOT
DRINK
124. Each outlet in non potable waterline that may
be used for drinking or domestic purposes shall be
posted _____.
a. DANGER – PROCESSED WATER
b. DANGER – CONTAMINATED WATER
c. DANGER – POLLUTED WATER
d. CAUTION – NONPOTABLE WATER DO NOT
DRINK (PSME Code) (RNPCP : DANGER –
UNSAFE WATER)
125. Pressure relief valve shall set pressure not
more than _____ ?
a. 50 psi
b. 80 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 150 psi
125. Pressure relief valve shall set pressure not
more than _____ ?
a. 50 psi
b. 80 psi
c. 100 psi
d. 150 psi
126. All water piping shall be at least ____ below
the finish ground level.
a. 0.25 m
b. 0.30 m
c. 0.35 m
d. 0.40 m
126. All water piping shall be at least ____ below
the finish ground level.
a. 0.25 m
b. 0.30 m
c. 0.35 m
d. 0.40 m
127. What is the required height of waste stub out
for wall mount lavatory from finished floor line?
a. 600 mm
b. 501 mm
c. 406 mm
d. 460 mm
127. What is the required height of waste stub out
for wall mount lavatory from finished floor line?
a. 600 mm
b. 501 mm
c. 406 mm
d. 460 mm
128. No drainage or vent piping shall be ____ and
_____.
a. Drilled and threaded

b. Tapped and soldered
c. Drilled and tapped
d. Tapped and welded
128. No drainage or vent piping shall be ____ and
_____.
a. Drilled and threaded

b. Tapped and soldered
c. Drilled and tapped
d. Tapped and welded
129. Each pressure relief valve installed inside the
building shall have a _____.
a. Full sized drain extended to outlet

b. Check valve to prevent backflow
c. Trapped drain line
d. Drain that terminates 30 inches or more above grade
129. Each pressure relief valve installed inside the
building shall have a _____.
a. Full sized drain extended to outlet

b. Check valve to prevent backflow
c. Trapped drain line
d. Drain that terminates 30 inches or more above grade
130. A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch
pipe is?
a. Number of soil or waste branch

b. Amount of fall of the pipe
c. Number of branch vents
d. Type of venting system
130. A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch
pipe is?
a. Number of soil or waste branch

b. Amount of fall of the pipe
c. Number of branch vents
d. Type of venting system
131. Fixtures having concealed slip joint
connections shall be provided with an access
panel or utility at least?
a. 0.30 m
b. 0.60 m
c. 0.75 m
d. 1.0 m
131. Fixtures having concealed slip joint
connections shall be provided with an access
panel or utility at least?
a. 0.30 m
b. 0.60 m
c. 0.75 m
d. 1.0 m
132. Classification of floor drain.
a. Fixture
b. Fitting
c. Accessory
d. None
132. Classification of floor drain.
a. Fixture
b. Fitting
c. Accessory
d. None
133. What is the maximum distance of outlets that
could serve by a single trap?
a. 0.60 m
b. 0.75 m
c. 1.2 m
133. What is the maximum distance of outlets that
could serve by a single trap?
a. 0.60 m
b. 0.75 m
c. 1.2 m
134. Threaded plastic pipe shall be schedule ____
minimum wall thickness.
a. 20
b. 40
c. 60
d. 80
134. Threaded plastic pipe shall be schedule ____
minimum wall thickness.
a. 20
b. 40
c. 60
d. 80
135. What number of stories that water test of the
plumbing system be conducted at one time?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
135. What number of stories that water test of the
plumbing system be conducted at one time?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
136. No building sewer shall be smaller than ____
diameter nor less in size than the building drain.
a. 76 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 125 mm
136. No building sewer shall be smaller than ____
diameter nor less in size than the building drain.
a. 76 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 150 mm
d. 125 mm
137. A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in
case of back to back fixtures.
a. Crown vent
b. Individual vent
c. Common vent
d. Back vent
137. A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in
case of back to back fixtures.
a. Crown vent
b. Individual vent
c. Common vent
d. Back vent
138. The minimum wall thickness of any steel
tank shall be ____ US gauge and each such tank
shall be protected from corrosion, both externally
and internally by an approved bituminous coating
or by other acceptable means.
a. #12
b. #20
c. #16
d. #17
138. The minimum wall thickness of any steel
tank shall be ____ US gauge and each such tank
shall be protected from corrosion, both externally
and internally by an approved bituminous coating
or by other acceptable means.
a. #12 (2.8 mm)
b. #20
c. #16
d. #17
139. A room equipped with a shower stall or
bathtub.
a. Bathroom group
b. Bathroom
c. Shower room
d. Half bathroom
139. A room equipped with a shower stall or
bathtub.
a. Bathroom group
b. Bathroom
c. Shower room
d. Half bathroom
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
140. How many drinking fountains may be
required in a theater with an occupant load of
600?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 6
d. 8
140. How many drinking fountains may be
required in a theater with an occupant load of
600?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 6
d. 8 (1 per 75)
141. What is the discharge rate of a fixture with a
drainage fixture unit 8 dfu?
a. 16 cfm
b. 6 cfm
c. 7 cfm
d. 8 cfm
141. What is the discharge rate of a fixture with a
drainage fixture unit 8 dfu?
a. 16 cfm
b. 6 cfm
c. 7 cfm
d. 8 cfm
142. The reference in measuring the depth of a
trap seal of the trap:
a. Crown weir to bottom dip

b. Inlet to outlet
c. Bottom dip to top dip
d. Crown weir to top dip
142. The reference in measuring the depth of a
trap seal of the trap:
a. Crown weir to bottom dip

b. Inlet to outlet
c. Bottom dip to top dip
d. Crown weir to top dip
143. The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are
rated by:
a. Class-steel
b. Schedule
c. Mm
d. Gauge
143. The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are
rated by:
a. Class-steel
b. Schedule
c. Mm
d. Gauge
144. Which of the following does not require a
cleanout?
a. At the upper end of every horizontal branch
b. At any horizontal pipe more than 15 m.
c. At every plumbing fixtures.
d. At the base of every soil stack.
144. Which of the following does not require a
cleanout?
a. At the upper end of every horizontal branch
b. At any horizontal pipe more than 15 m.
c. At every plumbing fixtures.
d. At the base of every soil stack.
145. Which of the following is prohibited under
the plumbing code?
a. Providing air gap or air break between the outlet and
rim of the fixture.
b. Using fittings to connect pipes instead of bending.
c. Provide vent pipes.
d. Double trapping a fixture.
145. Which of the following is prohibited under
the plumbing code?
a. Providing air gap or air break between the outlet and
rim of the fixture.
b. Using fittings to connect pipes instead of bending.
c. Provide vent pipes.
d. Double trapping a fixture.
146. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a
septic tank or sewage treatment plant.
a. Sludge
b. Scum
c. Effluent
d. Waste water
146. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a
septic tank or sewage treatment plant.
a. Sludge
b. Scum
c. Effluent
d. Waste water
147. In RNPCP – it is the lowest portion of the
interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not
vertical.
a. Indirect
b. Culvert
c. Invert
d. Pervert
147. In RNPCP – it is the lowest portion of the
interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not
vertical.
a. Indirect
b. Culvert
c. Invert
d. Pervert
148. Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward
used as a draw-off tap.
a. Fire hose
b. Lavatory faucet
c. Hose bibb
d. Garden hose
148. Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward
used as a draw-off tap.
a. Fire hose
b. Lavatory faucet
c. Hose bibb
d. Garden hose
149. In RNPCP – is the top edge of a receptacle
from where water overflows.
a. Flooded area
b. Flooded
c. Flood level
d. Flood level rim
149. In RNPCP – is the top edge of a receptacle
from where water overflows.
a. Flooded area
b. Flooded
c. Flood level
d. Flood level rim
150. In RNPCP – it is a device, which discharges a
predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for
flushing purposes and is activated by direct water
pressure.
a. Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c. Flush valve
d. Flushometer valve
150. In RNPCP – it is a device, which discharges a
predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for
flushing purposes and is activated by direct water
pressure.
a. Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c. Flush valve
151. In RNPCP – a pipe connected from building
gutter to the downspout or conductor.
a. Guide pipe
b. Storm water pipe
c. Leader
d. Vertical pipe
151. In RNPCP – a pipe connected from building
gutter to the downspout or conductor.
a. Guide pipe
b. Storm water pipe
c. Leader
d. Vertical pipe
152. A part of the vent line, which connects directly
with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture
and extends to the branch or main vent pipe at any point
higher than fixture or fixture traps it serves.
a. Back-vent pipe
b. Circuit vent pipe
c. Yoke vent pipe
d. Loop vent
152. A part of the vent line, which connects directly
with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture
and extends to the branch or main vent pipe at any point
higher than fixture or fixture traps it serves.
a. Back-vent pipe
b. Circuit vent pipe
c. Yoke vent pipe
d. Loop vent
153. A rigid type of pipe known to have a good
chemical resistance, excellent impact strength,
especially at low temperatures and maintains
rigidity at high temperatures. (black / gray pipe)
a. cPVC
b. ABS
c. PP
d. PB
153. A rigid type of pipe known to have a good
chemical resistance, excellent impact strength,
especially at low temperatures and maintains
rigidity at high temperatures. (black / gray pipe)
a. cPVC
b. ABS
c. PP
d. PB
154. A flexible type pipe that is excellent in
chemical and crush resistance has impact strength
and flexibility and good low temperature
performance. (black-bluish pipe)
a. uPVC
b. Copper tubing
c. PE
d. PB
154. A flexible type pipe that is excellent in
chemical and crush resistance has impact strength
and flexibility and good low temperature
performance. (black-bluish pipe)
a. uPVC
b. Copper tubing
c. PE
d. PB
155. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only
flexible plastic tubing suitable for use with hot and
color water pressure system. And it also known as an
excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis but is
not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution
system. (blue or gray pipe)
a. PE
b. PB
c. PVC
d. uPVC
155. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only
flexible plastic tubing suitable for use with hot and
color water pressure system. And it also known as an
excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis but is
not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution
system. (blue or gray pipe)
a. PE
b. PB
c. PVC
d. uPVC
156. A flange that closed the end of a pipe.
There is no opening for the passage of water.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Blind flange
d. Blank flange
156. A flange that closed the end of a pipe.
There is no opening for the passage of water.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Blind flange
d. Blank flange
157. A device for regulating the supply of water in
a flush tank by means of hallow floating ball
which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply
valve.
a. Ball cock
b. Compression cock
c. Self-closing cock
d. Key cock
157. A device for regulating the supply of water in
a flush tank by means of hallow floating ball
which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply
valve.
a. Ball cock
b. Compression cock
c. Self-closing cock
d. Key cock
158. 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
158. 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
159. A 180 degree bend in a pipe.
a. Elbow
b. Return bend
c. Drop elbow
d. Wye
159. A 180 degree bend in a pipe.
a. Elbow
b. Return bend
c. Drop elbow
d. Wye
160. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or
receptacle for water or other liquids.
a. Building sewer
b. Septic tank
c. Sump
d. Cistern
160. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or
receptacle for water or other liquids.
a. Building sewer
b. Septic tank
c. Sump
d. Cistern
161. What is considered a plumber’s friend?
a. Pipefitter
b. Force cup
c. Journeyman
d. Apprentice
161. What is considered a plumber’s friend?
a. Pipefitter
b. Force cup
c. Journeyman
d. Apprentice
162. A device installed in piping to prevent
the reverse flow of storm or sewage into the
drainage system of their branches.
a. Check valve
b. Backwater valve
c. Downspout
d. Catch basin
162. A device installed in piping to prevent
the reverse flow of storm or sewage into the
drainage system of their branches.
a. Check valve
b. Backwater valve
c. Downspout
d. Catch basin
163. In RNPCP, a tank located above or integral
with water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for
flushing or removing excrements in the fixture.
a. Discharge tank
b. Flushometer tank
c. Flush tank
d. Water tank
163. In RNPCP, a tank located above or integral
with water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for
flushing or removing excrements in the fixture.
a. Discharge tank
b. Flushometer tank
c. Flush tank
d. Water tank
164. Common source of potable water in some
rural areas.
a. Surface water
b. Rainwater
c. Ground water
d. All of the above
164. Common source of potable water in some
rural areas.
a. Surface water
b. Rainwater
c. Ground water
d. All of the above
165. The chemical used in the coagulation
process.
a. Zeolite
b. Aluminum sulfate
c. Chlorine
d. Calcium
165. The chemical used in the coagulation
process.
a. Zeolite
b. Aluminum sulfate
c. Chlorine
d. Calcium
166. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess
liquid.
a. Backflow
b. Overflow
c. Back spill
d. Over spill
166. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess
liquid.
a. Backflow
b. Overflow
c. Back spill
d. Over spill
167. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of
water to fixtures for flushing purposes when
actuated by direct water pressure.
a. Globe valve
b. Flush valve assembly
c. Mixing valve
167. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of
water to fixtures for flushing purposes when
actuated by direct water pressure.
a. Globe valve
b. Flush valve assembly
c. Mixing valve
168. A type of private sewage disposal that has a
vault constructed of concrete for the collection or
raw sewage and a wooden shelter.
a. Cesspool
b. Privy
c. Latrine
d. Septic tank
168. A type of private sewage disposal that has a
vault constructed of concrete for the collection or
raw sewage and a wooden shelter.
a. Cesspool
b. Privy
c. Latrine
d. Septic tank
169. Which of the following may be used on
vertical piping support?
a. Trapeze
b. Clevis
c. Metal strap
d. U-bolt
169. Which of the following may be used on
vertical piping support?
a. Trapeze
b. Clevis
c. Metal strap
d. U-bolt
170. The minimum soil pipe size for a water
closet.
a. 4” diameter
b. 2” diameter
c. 5” diameter
d. 3” diameter
170. The minimum soil pipe size for a water
closet.
a. 4” diameter
b. 2” diameter
c. 5” diameter
d. 3” diameter
171. Minimum fixture drains size for water closet.
a. 1.5”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
171. Minimum fixture drains size for water closet.
a. 1.5”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
172. Which of the following support may be used
in horizontal piping?
a. Clevis
b. U-bolt
c. Trapeze
d. All of these
172. Which of the following support may be used
in horizontal piping?
a. Clevis
b. U-bolt
c. Trapeze
d. All of these
173. How many gallons do an average daily
consumption of a Bathtub?
a. 5 gal
b. 30 gal
c. 40 gal
d. 100 gal
173. How many gallons do an average daily
consumption of a Bathtub?
a. 5 gal
b. 30 gal
c. 40 gal
d. 100 gal
174. Minimum fixture drains size for a Bathtub.
a. 1 ½”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
174. Minimum fixture drains size for a Bathtub.
a. 1 ½”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
175. 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
175. 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
176. It is the amount of heat required to raise the
temperature of 1 g 1⁰C.
a. Kilowatt
b. BTU
c. Calorie
d. Hp
176. It is the amount of heat required to raise the
temperature of 1 g 1⁰C.
a. Kilowatt
b. BTU
c. Calorie
d. Hp
177. All are facts about water, except?
a. Human blood is 83% water.

b. Human skin is 70% water.
c. Human bones are 25% water.
d. An average family of (5) five uses 90,000 gal / year
of water.
a. Human blood is 83% water.

b. Human skin is 70% water.
c. Human bones are 25% water.
d. An average family of (5) five uses 90,000 gal / year
of water. (It should be an average family of four)
a. It’s the one liquid humans must have to live.
b. An average person can survive nearly 2 months without
food, but 5 to 7 days without water.
c. Most of the freshwater stored on the earth is frozen in
glaciers.
d. Only 5% of the earth’s water available for drinking water.
a. It’s the one liquid humans must have to live.
b. An average person can survive nearly 2 months without
food, but 5 to 7 days without water.
c. Most of the freshwater stored on the earth is frozen in
glaciers.
d. Only 5% of the earth’s water available for drinking water.
(It should be 1% only)
179. These are the classification of sources of
supply according to the relative position on the
earth, except:
a. Meteoric waters
b. Surface water
c. Ground water
d. Asteroids water
179. These are the classification of sources of
supply according to the relative position on the
earth, except:
a. Meteoric waters
b. Surface water
c. Ground water
d. Asteroids water
180. It is readily found in nature, as impounded
from precipitation, contains impurities (physical,
chemical, bacteriological or radiological).
a. Pure water
b. Natural water
c. Surface water
d. Ground water
180. It is readily found in nature, as impounded
from precipitation, contains impurities (physical,
chemical, bacteriological or radiological).
a. Pure water
b. Natural water
c. Surface water
d. Ground water
181. The water that is colorless and odourless and
a product of water purification.
a. Mineral water
b. Distilled water
c. Disinfection water
d. Pure water
181. The water that is colorless and odourless and
a product of water purification.
a. Mineral water
b. Distilled water
c. Disinfection water
d. Pure water
182. Water having a salt concentration below
0.01% (lakes, rivers, groundwater and other
bodies of water that have a through flow of water
from rainfall).
a. Fresh water
b. Salt water
c. Purified water
d. Distilled water
182. Water having a salt concentration below
0.01% (lakes, rivers, groundwater and other
bodies of water that have a through flow of water
from rainfall).
a. Fresh water
b. Salt water
c. Purified water
d. Distilled water
183. This is a characteristic of water difficulty of
producing lather from detergents and the presence
of scale deposits in pipes and heaters or boilers.
a. Soft water
b. Grey water
c. Black water
d. Hard water
183. This is a characteristic of water difficulty of
producing lather from detergents and the presence
of scale deposits in pipes and heaters or boilers.
a. Soft water
b. Grey water
c. Black water
d. Hard water
184. Water without the presence of Calcium and
Magnesium. This is characterized by easiness of
producing lather from detergents and absence of
scale formation in boilers, heaters and pipes.
a. Hard water
b. Purified water
c. Ground water
d. Soft water
184. Water without the presence of Calcium and
Magnesium. This is characterized by easiness of
producing lather from detergents and absence of
scale formation in boilers, heaters and pipes.
a. Hard water
b. Purified water
c. Ground water
d. Soft water
185. This water comes from rain that is absorbed
into the ground and is slowly filtered through the
different layers of the ground and into the ground
water reservoir known as aquifers.
a. Surface runoff
b. Water wells
c. Fresh water
d. Rain water
185. This water comes from rain that is absorbed
into the ground and is slowly filtered through the
different layers of the ground and into the ground
water reservoir known as aquifers.
a. Surface runoff
b. Water wells
c. Fresh water
d. Rain water
186. It is referred to as groundwater and zone
where voids are all filled with water.
a. Unsaturated zone
b. Saturated zone
c. Ozone
d. Water zone
186. It is referred to as groundwater and zone
where voids are all filled with water.
a. Unsaturated zone
b. Saturated zone
c. Ozone
d. Water zone
187. It is beneath the ground surface and contains
both water and air in the voids and pores.
a. Unsaturated zone
b. Saturated zone
c. Ozone
d. Water zone
187. It is beneath the ground surface and contains
both water and air in the voids and pores.
a. Unsaturated zone
b. Saturated zone
c. Ozone
d. Water zone
188. It is the boundary between the unsaturated
zone and the saturated zone.
a. Water wells
b. Water table
c. Meteoric waters
d. Asteroids water
188. It is the boundary between the unsaturated
zone and the saturated zone.
a. Water wells
b. Water table
c. Meteoric waters
d. Asteroids water
189. Groundwater is the principal source of water
for domestic use in most rural areas where the
major disadvantage is?
a. Contains a large amounts of bacteria, organic &
inorganic substances.
b. May have organic matter and chemical elements
usually treatment is suggested.
c. Only a source during wet season.
d. Storage becomes a breeding place for mosquitos.
189. Groundwater is the principal source of water
for domestic use in most rural areas where the
major disadvantage is?
a. Contains a large amounts of bacteria, organic &
inorganic substances. (natural surface water)
b. May have organic matter and chemical elements
usually treatment is suggested.
c. Only a source during wet season. (rain water)
d. Storage becomes a breeding place for mosquitos.
(rainwater)
190. It is a mixture of surface run-off and ground
water includes rivers, lakes, ponds and
impounding reservoirs.
a. Groundwater
b. Water wells
c. Natural surface water
d. Rain water
190. It is a mixture of surface run-off and ground
water includes rivers, lakes, ponds and
impounding reservoirs.
a. Groundwater
b. Water wells
c. Natural surface water
d. Rain water
191. It is a physical properties of water that causes
silt and mud in surface or in the ground which
filtration is recommended for the treatment.
a. Acidity
b. Turbidity
c. Pollution
d. Color
191. It is a physical properties of water that causes
silt and mud in surface or in the ground which
filtration is recommended for the treatment.
a. Acidity
b. Turbidity
c. Pollution
d. Color
Turbidity is a measure of the degree of cloudiness
or muddiness of water.
192. Hard water is objectionable for the following
reasons, except:
a. Calcium and magnesium sulfate have a laxative
effect.
b. It makes lathering more difficult and so it increases
soap consumption.
c. It causes scaling and results in the reduction of the
thermal efficiency and restriction of flow.
d. It is hard & pure and suitable for hot water supply
system.
192. Hard water is objectionable for the following
reasons, except:
a. Calcium and magnesium sulfate have a laxative
effect.
b. It makes lathering more difficult and so it increases
soap consumption.
c. It causes scaling and results in the reduction of the
thermal efficiency and restriction of flow.
d. It is hard & pure and suitable for hot water supply
system.
193. It is a measure of the amount of organic
content of water and inversely proportional to
dissolved oxygen in the water.
a. Carbon Dioxide Demand (CDD)
b. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
c. Organic Nitrogen Demand (OND)
d. Organic Oxygen Demand (OOD)
193. It is a measure of the amount of organic
content of water and inversely proportional to
dissolved oxygen in the water.
a. Carbon Dioxide Demand (CDD)
b. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
c. Organic Nitrogen Demand (OND)
d. Organic Oxygen Demand (OOD)
194. These two minerals makes stain clothing and
plumbing fixtures and causes strainers and screen
to clog and metallic conduits to rust with an
appearance of reddish brown or black.
a. Iron and manganese
b. Iron and sulfur
c. Sulfur and manganese
d. Magnesium and calcium
194. These two minerals makes stain clothing and
plumbing fixtures and causes strainers and screen
to clog and metallic conduits to rust with an
appearance of reddish brown or black.
a. Iron and manganese
b. Iron and sulfur
c. Sulfur and manganese
d. Magnesium and calcium
195. It is a objectionable elements/bacteria that
disinfection is highly recommended.
a. Non-pathogenic germs
b. Pathogenic germs
c. Suspended microorganisms
d. Aerobic bacteria
195. It is a objectionable elements/bacteria that
disinfection is highly recommended.
a. Non-pathogenic germs
b. Pathogenic germs
c. Suspended microorganisms
d. Aerobic bacteria
196. These are the common methods of
disinfection, except:
a. Ozone
b. Chlorine
c. Sodium hypochlorite
d. Alum
196. These are the common methods of
disinfection, except:
a. Ozone
b. Chlorine
c. Sodium hypochlorite
d. Alum
197. These are objectionable elements that
aeration treatment is applied.
a. Calcium and magnesium

b. Iron and manganese
c. CO2 and hydrogen sulfide
d. Algae and bacteria
197. These are objectionable elements that
aeration treatment is applied.
a. Calcium and magnesium

b. Iron and manganese
c. CO2 and hydrogen sulfide
d. Algae and bacteria
198. A test to determine the best chemical in
combination of the chemicals the amount needed
to accomplish a desired objective in water,
sewage/industrial waste treatment.
a. Water test
b. Hard water test
c. Jar test
d. Gravity test
198. A test to determine the best chemical in
combination of the chemicals the amount needed
to accomplish a desired objective in water,
sewage/industrial waste treatment.
a. Water test
b. Hard water test
c. Jar test
d. Gravity test
199. It is a kind of impurities in water that refer to
the inert suspension of floating substances.
a. Bacteriological impurities
b. Physical impurities
c. Radiological impurities
d. Biological impurities
199. It is a kind of impurities in water that refer to
the inert suspension of floating substances.
a. Bacteriological impurities
b. Physical impurities
c. Radiological impurities
d. Biological impurities
200. It is a kind of impurities in water that
includes microscopic plants and animal life other
than bacteria present in water.
a. Biological
b. Chemical
c. Physical
d. Radiological
200. It is a kind of impurities in water that
includes microscopic plants and animal life other
than bacteria present in water.
a. Biological
b. Chemical
c. Physical
d. Radiological
201. Based from NBCP, the area of bath and toilet
shall have _____ m2 with at least dimension of
0.90 m.
a. 1.2
b. 1.5
c. 1.8
d. 2.0
201. Based from NBCP, the area of bath and toilet
shall have _____ m2 with at least dimension of
0.90 m.
a. 1.2
b. 1.5
c. 1.8
d. 2.0
202. It is a code that states the design,
construction and operation of deep wells for the
abstraction of groundwater.
a. Sanitation Code
b. Water Code
c. NSDW
d. Clean Air Code
202. It is a code that states the design,
construction and operation of deep wells for the
abstraction of groundwater.
a. Sanitation Code
b. Water Code
c. NSDW
d. Clean Air Code
203. Quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface or underground sources.
a. NSDW
b. DENR
c. DOH
d. Water Code
203. Quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface or underground sources.
a. NSDW
b. DENR
c. DOH
d. Water Code
204. What is the nominal diameter of a water
closet drain?
a. 2”
b. 2 ½”
c. 3”
d. 4”
204. What is the nominal diameter of a water
closet drain?
a. 2”
b. 2 ½”
c. 3”
d. 4”
205. What is the treatment for deposit of calcium
on water?
a. Chlorine
b. Coagulants
c. Zeolite
d. Granulated active carbon
205. What is the treatment for deposit of calcium
on water?
a. Chlorine
b. Coagulants
c. Zeolite
d. Granulated active carbon
206. Soil pipe is the part of the drainage system,
which conveys waste water containing organic
waste, whereas pipe is apart that conveys waste
containing?
a. Acid
b. Salt
c. Other element soluble in water
d. All of these
206. Soil pipe is the part of the drainage system,
which conveys waste water containing organic
waste, whereas pipe is apart that conveys waste
containing?
a. Acid
b. Salt
c. Other element soluble in water
d. All of these
207. The classification of water when it comes to
dissolved salts of calcium and magnesium.
a. Soft
b. Hard
c. Balanced
d. Neutral
207. The classification of water when it comes to
dissolved salts of calcium and magnesium.
a. Soft
b. Hard
c. Balanced
d. Neutral
208. The public sewer may be considered as not being
available when such public sewer or any exterior drainage
facility connected thereto is located more than ______ m from
any proposed building or exterior drainage facility on any lot
or premised there at.
a. 15.2 m
b. 46 m
c. 61 m
d. 70 m
208. The public sewer may be considered as not being
available when such public sewer or any exterior drainage
facility connected thereto is located more than ______ m from
any proposed building or exterior drainage facility on any lot
or premised there at.
a. 15.2 m
b. 46 m
c. 61 m
d. 70 m
209. _______= gravitational acceleration x depth.
a. Liquid pressure
b. Solid pressure
c. Acceleration
209. _______= gravitational acceleration x depth.
a. Liquid pressure
b. Solid pressure
c. Acceleration
210. Total number of fixtures and fittings that
comprise a plumbing unit.
a. 8
b. 13
c. 5
d. 18
210. Total number of fixtures and fittings that
comprise a plumbing unit.
a. 8
b. 13
c. 5
d. 18
211.The dam or threshold shall not be more than
_____ in depth when measured from the top of the
dam or threshold to the top of the drain.
a. 51 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 228 mm
d. 250 mm
211.The dam or threshold shall not be more than
_____ in depth when measured from the top of the
dam or threshold to the top of the drain.
a. 51 mm
b. 100 mm
c. 228 mm
d. 250 mm
212. Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow
Prevention Assembly.
a. PVB
b. PVBA
c. PBA
d. BBP
212. Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow
Prevention Assembly.
a. PVB
b. PVBA
c. PBA
d. BBP
213. A flow of waste used for sizing plumbing
jobs in a plumbing system, equal to 28.3 LPM.
a. Drain unit
b. Fixture unit
c. Plumbing unit
d. Flow unit
213. A flow of waste used for sizing plumbing
jobs in a plumbing system, equal to 28.3 LPM.
a. Drain unit
b. Fixture unit
c. Plumbing unit
d. Flow unit
214. A property owner of a small building with a small
lead supply line told a plumber that he notice that his
water pressure was reduced and that a small discharge
of water was taking place in front of his curb. The
plumber should?
a. Shut off the gate valve.
b. Shut off the curb stop.
c. Excavate the leak, freeze and repair the line.
d. Examine the water at the first floor.
214. A property owner of a small building with a small
lead supply line told a plumber that he notice that his
water pressure was reduced and that a small discharge
of water was taking place in front of his curb. The
plumber should?
a. Shut off the gate valve.
b. Shut off the curb stop.
c. Excavate the leak, freeze and repair the line.
d. Examine the water at the first floor.
215. The deviations from parallel flow in a pipe
due to rough inner walls, obstruction or
directional changes.
a. Laminar flow
b. Turbulence
c. Commotion
d. Rapid flow
215. The deviations from parallel flow in a pipe
due to rough inner walls, obstruction or
directional changes.
a. Laminar flow
b. Turbulence
c. Commotion
d. Rapid flow
216. Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention
Assembly.
a. DCBPC
b. DCBP
c. DCB
d. DC
216. Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention
Assembly.
a. DCBPC
b. DCBP
c. DCB
d. DC
217. In sizing grease interceptors which of the
following criteria is not factored in the
computation of such grease interceptors according
to the RNPCP?
a. Waste flow rate
b. Meals served at peak hours
c. Storage factors
d. Aggregate kitchen drain size
217. In sizing grease interceptors which of the
following criteria is not factored in the
computation of such grease interceptors according
to the RNPCP?
a. Waste flow rate
b. Meals served at peak hours
c. Storage factors
d. Aggregate kitchen drain size
218. Which of the following is NOT a regulation
for required pipe cleanouts according to the
RNPCP?
a. Provide cleanouts at every change of horizontal direction unless
said change of direction is made at an angle of not more than 45
degrees.
b. Distance between cleanouts in horizontal waste or soil lines shall
not exceed 15 m.
c. Provide cleanouts on horizontal drain less than 1.5m in length
service sink or urinals.
d. Required inside building near the connection between building
drain and building sewer.
218. Which of the following is NOT a regulation
for required pipe cleanouts according to the
RNPCP?
a. Provide cleanouts at every change of horizontal direction unless
said change of direction is made at an angle of not more than 45
degrees.
b. Distance between cleanouts in horizontal waste or soil lines shall
not exceed 15 m.
c. Provide cleanouts on horizontal drain less than 1.5m in length
service sink or urinals.
d. Required inside building near the connection between building
drain and building sewer.
219. A vent which serves two fixtures by a
connection at the junction of the two fixture
drains.
a. Common vent
b. Dual vent
c. Unit vent
d. All of the above
219. A vent which serves two fixtures by a
connection at the junction of the two fixture
drains.
a. Common vent
b. Dual vent
c. Unit vent
d. All of the above
220. The property of a fluid whereby its own
molecule are united or attracted to each other is:
a. Ideal fluid
b. Pitot tube
c. Cohesion
d. Adhesion
220. The property of a fluid whereby its own
molecule are united or attracted to each other is:
a. Ideal fluid
b. Pitot tube
c. Cohesion
d. Adhesion (molecules of different substances)
221. This pipe is made out from mild steel, drawn
through a die and welded, cast into 6 m long and
deteriorate faster when used as hot water supply
line.
a. Cast iron
b. Galvanized steel
c. Plastic pipe
d. Copper pipe
221. This pipe is made out from mild steel, drawn
through a die and welded, cast into 6 m long and
deteriorate faster when used as hot water supply
line.
a. Cast iron
b. Galvanized steel
c. Plastic pipe
d. Copper pipe
222. Horizontal pipes shall be supported to keep
them in alignment and prevent?
a. Misalignment
b. Sagging
c. Constant vibration
d. Rusting
222. Horizontal pipes shall be supported to keep
them in alignment and prevent?
a. Misalignment
b. Sagging
c. Constant vibration
d. Rusting
223. Suspended Cast Iron piping installed
horizontally shall be supported at intervals of not
more than?
a. 12 ft (3.66m)
b. 15 ft (4.57m)
c. 5 ft (1.52m)
d. 10 ft (3.048m)
223. Suspended Cast Iron piping installed
horizontally shall be supported at intervals of not
more than?
a. 12 ft (3.66m)
b. 15 ft (4.57m)
c. 5 ft (1.52m)
d. 10 ft (3.048m)
224. A drainage used to carry main of surface
water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is?
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer
224. A drainage used to carry main of surface
water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is?
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer
225. Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the
distance above the extreme overflow level of the
fixture is at least?
a. 1” (2.54cm)
b. 6” (15.24cm)
c. 18” (45.72cm)
d. 1’ (30.48cm)
225. Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the
distance above the extreme overflow level of the
fixture is at least?
a. 1” (2.54cm)
b. 6” (15.24cm)
c. 18” (45.72cm)
d. 1’ (30.48cm)
226. In a typical grease trap, what should be the
correct arrangement of its inlet and outlet in its
elevation?
a. The inlet should be higher than the outlet.
b. The outlet should be higher than the inlet.
c. Both inlet and outlet should be at the same elevation
specifically at the upper section of the trap.
d. Any elevation will do.
226. In a typical grease trap, what should be the
correct arrangement of its inlet and outlet in its
elevation?
a. The inlet should be higher than the outlet.
b. The outlet should be higher than the inlet.
c. Both inlet and outlet should be at the same elevation
specifically at the upper section of the trap.
d. Any elevation will do.
227. Which of the following is NOT a component
of a typical water closet?
a. Ballcock
b. Flapper valve
c. Overflow tube
d. Pop-up waste
227. Which of the following is NOT a component
of a typical water closet?
a. Ballcock
b. Flapper valve
c. Overflow tube
d. Pop-up waste
228. Materials commonly used in gas piping
system.
a. PVC
b. Black iron pipe
c. G.I pipe
d. PPR pipe
228. Materials commonly used in gas piping
system.
a. PVC
b. Black iron pipe
c. G.I pipe
d. PPR pipe
229. The minimum pressure that should be
maintained for fixtures containing the flush
supplies shall be?
a. 4.34 psi
b. 8 psi
c. 30 psi
d. 15.22 psi
229. The minimum pressure that should be
maintained for fixtures containing the flush
supplies shall be?
a. 4.34 psi
b. 8 psi
c. 30 psi
d. 15.22 psi
230. Which of the following is an insanitary type
of water closet?
a. Plunger type
b. Hopper type
c. Pan type
d. All of the above
230. Which of the following is an insanitary type
of water closet?
a. Plunger type
b. Hopper type
c. Pan type
d. All of the above
231. A means of measurement for vertical waste
or soil stack. It is equal to each floor level or
storey in a building but are always at least 8 ft
(2.34m) intervals.
a. Vertical distance
b. Floor distance
c. Branch intervals
d. Storey
231. A means of measurement for vertical waste
or soil stack. It is equal to each floor level or
storey in a building but are always at least 8 ft
(2.34m) intervals.
a. Vertical distance
b. Floor distance
c. Branch intervals
d. Storey
232. The vertical distance that waste travels
through open air between the waste pipe and the
indirect waste receptor is called?
a. Air break connection
b. Air gap drainage
c. Conveyance
d. Vacuum
232. The vertical distance that waste travels
through open air between the waste pipe and the
indirect waste receptor is called?
a. Air break connection
b. Air gap drainage
c. Conveyance
d. Vacuum
233. Request for inspection by a master plumber
to the Administrative Authority is required to be
made in advance at least before the work to be
tested must be?
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 96 hours
233. Request for inspection by a master plumber
to the Administrative Authority is required to be
made in advance at least before the work to be
tested must be?
a. 24 hours
b. 36 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 96 hours
234. This refers to the supply pipe between the
fixture supply pipe and the water distributing pipe.
a. Building supply pipe

b. Fixture branch
c. Fixture supply
d. Street main
234. This refers to the supply pipe between the
fixture supply pipe and the water distributing pipe.
a. Building supply pipe

b. Fixture branch
c. Fixture supply
d. Street main
235. Pipes for gas piping system are commonly
colored _____.
a. Orange
b. Blue
c. White
d. Yellow
235. Pipes for gas piping system are commonly
colored _____.
a. Orange
b. Blue
c. White
d. Yellow
236. A vertical vent that is continuation of the
drain to which it connects.
a. Branch vent
b. Relief vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Circuit vent
236. A vertical vent that is continuation of the
drain to which it connects.
a. Branch vent
b. Relief vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Circuit vent
237. Alternative to the conventional septic tank?
a. Aerobic treatment system

b. Cistern
c. STP
d. Landfill
237. Alternative to the conventional septic tank?
a. Aerobic treatment system

b. Cistern
c. STP
d. Landfill
238. What characteristic best describe a plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. Low resistance to fluid flow.
b. Ease of assembly.
c. Hot or cold water system application.
d. All of these.
238. What characteristic best describe a plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. Low resistance to fluid flow.
b. Ease of assembly.
c. Hot or cold water system application.
d. All of these.
239. A vent used on fixtures which are located in
the room away from partitions that might be
utilized to conceal the waste and vent.
a. Dry vent
b. Wet vent
c. Looped vent
d. Utility vent
239. A vent used on fixtures which are located in
the room away from partitions that might be
utilized to conceal the waste and vent.
a. Dry vent
b. Wet vent
c. Looped vent
d. Utility vent
240. A vent without connection with the plumbing
system where it terminates at the roof and
connected to the fixture.
a. Local vent
b. Individual vent
c. Utility vent
d. Looped vent
240. A vent without connection with the plumbing
system where it terminates at the roof and
connected to the fixture.
a. Local vent
b. Individual vent
c. Utility vent
d. Looped vent
241. A vent used for underground public
restrooms.
a. Utility vent
b. Local vent
c. Individual vent
d. Looped vent
241. A vent used for underground public
restrooms.
a. Utility vent
b. Local vent
c. Individual vent
d. Looped vent
242. It is a flow where streamline cross each other
and the flow is diffused.
a. Laminar
b. Turbulent
c. Streamline
d. Mixed flow
242. It is a flow where streamline cross each other
and the flow is diffused.
a. Laminar
b. Turbulent
c. Streamline
d. Mixed flow
243. Fixtures connection between drainage pipes
and water closets shall be made with?
a. Hot poured compound

b. Flanges
c. Expansion joints
d. Unions
243. Fixtures connection between drainage pipes
and water closets shall be made with?
a. Hot poured compound

b. Flanges
c. Expansion joints
d. Unions
244. The distance between a water heater and the
union on the water lines shall not be more than?
a. 18”
b. 12”
c. 6”
d. 24”
244. The distance between a water heater and the
union on the water lines shall not be more than?
a. 18”
b. 12”
c. 6”
d. 24”
245. It is a valve that shall be installed before each
water supplied appliance slip joint, supply pipings
for non-metallic fixtures and appliance.
a. Float valve
b. Check valve
c. Control gate valve
d. Ball valve
245. It is a valve that shall be installed before each
water supplied appliance slip joint, supply pipings
for non-metallic fixtures and appliance.
a. Float valve
b. Check valve
c. Control gate valve
d. Ball valve
246. When pipe makes an angle of not more than
45 degrees with the vertical, it is considered as?
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Crooked
d. Diagonal
246. When pipe makes an angle of not more than
45 degrees with the vertical, it is considered as?
a. Vertical
b. Horizontal
c. Crooked
d. Diagonal
247. Total number of water closet on a 3 inch
stack is?
a. 6
b. 3
c. 4
d. 2
247. Total number of water closet on a 3 inch
stack is?
a. 6
b. 3
c. 4
d. 2
248. A vent in a combination waste and vent
system shall be approximately equal in area to one
half (1/2) the inside?
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the draw pipe served
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the draw pipe served
248. A vent in a combination waste and vent
system shall be approximately equal in area to one
half (1/2) the inside?
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the draw pipe served
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the draw pipe served
249. Allowing for friction and other pressure
losses, the available water pressure for fixture is?
a. 30 psi
b. 20 psi
c. 15 psi
d. 45 psi
249. Allowing for friction and other pressure
losses, the available water pressure for fixture is?
a. 30 psi
b. 20 psi
c. 15 psi
d. 45 psi
250. The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is?
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 3 units
250. The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is?
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 3 units

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a. President of the Philippines

a. President of the Philippines

a. Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning

a. Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning

a. after a plumbing inspector has been called

a. after a plumbing inspector has been called

a. Petroleum based materials

a. Petroleum based materials

a. Back flow preventer

a. Back flow preventer

a. enforce the law

a. enforce the law

a. toilet paper and air freshener

a. toilet paper and air freshener

a. Red and orange

a. Red and orange

a. where one pipe crosses above another

a. where one pipe crosses above another

a. Only when pipes of three inches or less are used.

a. Only when pipes of three inches or less are used.

a. push fit connector

a. push fit connector

a. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

a. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

a. 10" and 12“

a. 10" and 12“

a. At an angle to maintain proper grade.

a. At an angle to maintain proper grade.

a. Smells from the sewer would enter the system.

a. Smells from the sewer would enter the system.

a. uses a rubber washer

a. uses a rubber washer

a. double sanitary tee

a. double sanitary tee

a. provide increased drainage

a. provide increased drainage

a. When the sludge occupies 1/3 of the volume.

a. When the sludge occupies 1/3 of the volume.

a. Drilled and threaded

a. Drilled and threaded

a. Full sized drain extended to outlet

a. Full sized drain extended to outlet

a. Number of soil or waste branch

a. Number of soil or waste branch

a. Crown weir to bottom dip

a. Crown weir to bottom dip

a. Acid resistance cast iron pipe

a. Acid resistance cast iron pipe

a. Human blood is 83% water.

a. Human blood is 83% water.

a. Calcium and magnesium

a. Calcium and magnesium

a. Building supply pipe

a. Building supply pipe

a. Aerobic treatment system

a. Aerobic treatment system

a. Hot poured compound

a. Hot poured compound

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