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1. Question Location of clean outs should be place at every _______ run of

horizontal soil or waste piping.

1. Answer 15 m
Given

1. Correct 15 m
Answer

2. Question Prevents water hammer:

2. Answer check valve

Given

2. Correct air chamber

Answer

3. Question Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-o tap:

3. Answer garden hose

Given

3. Correct lavatory faucet

Answer

4. Question 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.

4. Answer flushometer valve

Given

4. Correct flushometer valve

Answer

5. Question Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage

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 treatment plant.

5. Answer waste water

Given

5. Correct e uent
Answer

6. Question A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for water or other

liquids

6. Answer building sewer

Given

6. Correct sump
Answer

7. Question What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary uPVC
pipes?

7. Answer color
Given

7. Correct color
Answer

8. Question 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.

8. Answer dug wells

Given

8. Correct dug wells

Answer

9. Question A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three - way joint?

9. Answer X11.4
Given

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9. Correct X11.4
Answer

10. A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs
Question of two pipe fittings.

10. Answer close nipple

Given

10. Correct nipple

Answer

11. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for flushing
Question purposes when actuated by direct water pressure.

11. Answer flush valve assembly

Given

11. Correct flushometer valve

Answer

12. Where traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out., Which of
Question the following does not have a water trap?

12. Answer bidet

Given

12. Correct bidet

Answer

13. The minimum slope of building drain?

Question

13. Answer 1/16 in./ ft

Given

13. Correct 1/16 in./ ft

Answer

14. In RNPCP - it is the lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or
Question conduit that is not vertical.

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14. Answer invert
Given

14. Correct invert

Answer

15. In plumbing system, if pipes are electrical wires, what are the equivalent
Question of switches?

15. Answer valve

Given

15. Correct valve

Answer

16. A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft driven wall
Question to deliver 10 gpm against 200 ft. The develop height (TDH) where the
motor and pump is located at the surface.

16. Answer jet pump

Given

16. Correct submersible pump

Answer

17. In the figure below, which is union patente

Question

17. Answer A
Given

17. Correct A
Answer

18. The minimum soil pipe size for a water closet:

Question

18. Answer 4" diameter

Given

18. Correct 3" diameter

Answer

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19. The minimum soil pipe size for a water closet:
Question

19. Answer soft water

Given

19. Correct 3" diameter

Answer

20. Water from laundries, wash basins, sinks, shower, and bathtub.
Question

20. Answer volume of liquid and solid waste

Given

20. Correct grey water

Answer

21. How do we size sewage pits?

Question

21. Answer check valve

Given

21. Correct volume of liquid and solid waste

Answer

22. A device installed in piping to prevent the reverse flow of storm or

Question sewage into the drainage system of their branches.

22. Answer R.A. No. 1378

Given

22. Correct backwater valve

Answer

23. In RNPCP, it is the law of the plumbing practice in the Philippines.

Question

23. Answer 3"

Given

23. Correct R.A. No. 1378

Answer

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24. Minimum fixture drain size for a bathtub.
Question

24. Answer flood level rim

Given

24. Correct 1.5"

Answer

25. In RNPCP, is the top edge of receptacle from where water overflows
Question

25. Answer grease interceptors

Given

25. Correct flood level rim

Answer

26. A plumbing device designed to intercept most greases and solids before
Question they enter a wastewater disposal system., except for one;

26. Answer flush tank

Given

26. Correct trap seal

Answer

27. In RNPCP, a tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or
Question similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements in the fixture.

27. Answer sludge

Given

27. Correct flush tank

Answer

28. Sediment that settles out of sewage, forming a semi-solid mass on the
Question bottom of a septic tank.

28. Answer drainage

Given

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28. Correct sludge
Answer

29. Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest from?
Question

29. Answer centrifugal pump

Given

29. Correct large trees

Answer

30. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?

Question

30. Answer gray

Given

30. Correct central sewage booster

Answer

31. What is the color of communication line piping?

Question

31. Answer chlorination

Given

31. Correct gray

Answer

32. The sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to
Question kill pathogenic bacteria.

32. Answer 38 mm
Given

32. Correct disinfection

Answer

33. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should be the size
Question of its vent pipe?

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33. Answer cPVC
Given

33. Correct 32 mm
Answer

34. A rigid type of pipe known to have a good chemical resistance, excellent
Question impact strength, especially at low temperatures and maintains rigidity at
high temperatures. (black/ gray pipe)

34. Answer riser

Given

34. Correct ABS

Answer

35. The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor to the
Question next is called a ________.

35. Answer ground water

Given

35. Correct riser

Answer

36. Common source of potable water in some rural areas

Question

36. Answer 3.0

Given

36. Correct ground water

Answer

37. The minimum distance (in meters) of a streams from a seepage pit or
Question cesspool?

37. Answer bushing reducer

Given

37. Correct 30.5

Answer

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38. A female G.I. threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing
Question branch pipe at an angle.

38. Answer waterproof all surface

Given

38. Correct elbow reducer

Answer

39. There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by the seashore. The
Question tank is exposed on low tide and covered in sea water during high tide.
Which of the following would be an appropriate water proofing for it?

39. Answer coupling reducer

Given

39. Correct waterproof all surface

Answer

40. A female G.I. pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe connection
Question where the fitting's both ends are threaded inside

40. Answer right after the main distribution line connection

Given

40. Correct coupling reducer

Answer

41. Where is water meter located?

Question

41. Answer ferrule

Given

41. Correct right after the main distribution line connection

Answer

42. In RNPCP, it is a metallic sleeve caulked or joined to an opening in a

Question piping into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for cleaning
the interior of the pipe.

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42. Answer wye
Given

42. Correct ferrule

Answer

43. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the following of
Question water:

43. Answer service sink

Given

43. Correct elbow

Answer

44. These are fixtures that are installed in janitor's closets and building
Question maintenance areas for use by the building maintenance personnel.

44. Answer storm water

Given

44. Correct service sink

Answer

45. What do you call a liquid waste (without urine/ industrial waste)
Question discharges into the sewer?

45. Answer X11.8

Given

45. Correct gray water

Answer

46. A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90 degree transition
Question to channel the flow from branch pipes in the direction of the main

46. Answer unit vent

Given

46. Correct X11.8

Answer

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47. The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap
Question underneath or behind the fixture and extends to the branch or main
pipe and point higher than the fixture trap:

47. Answer 1%
Given

47. Correct back vent

Answer

48. Solder and fluxes used in piping systems conveying potable water are
Question prohibited when lead content exceeds _______.

48. Answer color

Given

48. Correct 0.2 of 1%

Answer

49. How could you di erentiate between a soil and waste pipe when laid
Question side by side?

49. Answer reducer

Given

49. Correct diamater

Answer

50. How could you di erentiate between a soil and waste pipe when laid
Question side by side?

50. Answer aeration

Given

50. Correct diamater

Answer

51. A coupling device for connecting 2 pipes neither of which can be turned,
Question consisting of two internally threaded end piece which are tightened
around the pipes ends to be joined, and externally threaded center

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 piece, which draws the two end pieces together as it is rotated.

51. Answer B
Given

51. Correct union

Answer

52. To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to

Question dissolve out soluble constituents.

52. Answer septic tank

Given

52. Correct leach

Answer

53. Base on the figure below, which of the following is a 1/8 bend fitting?
Question

53. Answer storm water pipe

Given

53. Correct B
Answer

54. A type of sewage disposal that has a vault constructed or concrete for
Question the collection of raw sewage and a wooden shelter.

54. Answer hacksaw

Given

54. Correct privy

Answer

55. In RNPCP, a pipe connected from the building gutter to the downspout
Question or conductor.

55. Answer NOTA

Given

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55. Correct leader
Answer

56. What is the most e cient tools for cutting cast iron pipe?
Question

56. Answer coupling reducer

Given

56. Correct snap cutter

Answer

57. Water is treated by giving ____________ to kill the harmful bacteria

Question present and to cure the turbid taste or "mud taste", remove clay, salts,
iron, etc. commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.

57. Answer trap

Given

57. Correct chemical treatments

Answer

58. A female G.I. threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing
Question branch from a main water distribution

58. Answer polyvinyl chloride

Given

58. Correct tee reducer

Answer

59. The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or other supply
Question pipe and the flood level of a receptacle.

59. Answer down feed system

Given

59. Correct air gap

Answer

60. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic tubing

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Question suitable for use with hot and color water pressure system and it is 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).

60. Answer total number of auditorium seat

Given

60. Correct polybutylene

Answer

61. By gravity, water is distributed from overhead water tanks and is

Question supported either by structural frames or on the roof decks. FIxtures are
below the gravity tank. These elevated tanks are installed when normal
water supply from main public service pipe is not frequent and when
normal pressure form city main is not enough to force the water to the
highest fixtures.

61. Answer air chamber

Given

61. Correct down feed system

Answer

62. Theaters or movie houses' water requirement is determined or

Question estimated at 5 gallons of water per day per

62. Answer union patente

Given

62. Correct total number of auditorium seat

Answer

63. A piece of pipe lesser than 12" length and threaded on both sides.
Question

63. Answer series

Given

63. Correct nipple

Answer

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64. A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or
Question nuts with opposite screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it is
possible to connect two metal rods and regulate the length and tension
of this rods.

64. Answer dental

Given

64. Correct turnbuckle

Answer

65. A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each other.
Question

65. Answer polymer compression gasket

Given

65. Correct series

Answer

66. Fluoride as additive in water supply is a chemical for:

Question

66. Answer trichlor-S-Triazinetrione

Given

66. Correct dental

Answer

67. How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron pipes?

Question

67. Answer pipes will interfere with the reinforcing bars

Given

67. Correct shielded coupling

Answer

68. The common ingredients for water disinfectant, except for?

Question

68. Answer blind flange

Given

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68. Correct bichlor
Answer

69. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns.
Question Which is not a reason?

69. Answer drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and
Given pass through. Just make sure that the hole is precisely in the middle to
avoid bars to be hit in.

69. Correct the size of column will be larger

Answer

70. A flange that closed the end of pipe. There is no opening for the
Question passage of water.

70. Answer individual pipe size

Given

70. Correct blind flange

Answer

71. During site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will cross a
Question beam, what's the best advice he can do?

71. Answer riser

Given

71. Correct simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway

Answer

72. IN RNPCP, individual vent is pipe installed to vent a fixture trap & which
Question connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in
the open air. A term I.P.S. means _________.

72. Answer water pipe

Given

72. Correct Iron pipe size

Answer

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73. It is the line in a single line diagram that runs from the fuses to the
Question home run.

73. Answer indirect system

Given

73. Correct riser

Answer

74. Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of?
Question

74. Answer tail piece

Given

74. Correct water pipe

Answer

75. Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming from the
Question public water main, for low rise buildings.

75. Answer developed length

Given

75. Correct up feed system

Answer

76. A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length,
Question installed at any stack or branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
of future tap.

76. Answer copper tubing

Given

76. Correct stub-out

Answer

77. The length of pipeline measured along the center line of the pipe and
Question pipe fittings.

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77. Answer elbow
Given

77. Correct developed length

Answer

78. A flexible type pipe that is excellent in chemical and crush resistance has
Question impact strength and flexibility and good low temperature performance.
(black-bluish pipe).

78. Answer iron

Given

78. Correct polyethylene

Answer

79. A 180 degree bend in a pipe

Question

79. Answer in between window openings

Given

79. Correct return bend

Answer

80. Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays.

Question

80. Answer overflow

Given

80. Correct PVC

Answer

81. Where will you least place a downspout?

Question

81. Answer 5 gallons

Given

81. Correct in between window openings

Answer

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82. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess liquid.
Question

82. Answer cistern/ cistern tank

Given

82. Correct overflow

Answer

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

Question

83. Answer 30.5

Given

83. Correct 30 gallons

Answer

84. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other liquids.
Question

84. Answer 10 m center to center

Given

84. Correct cistern/ cistern tank

Answer

85. The minimum distance (in meters) of streams from a disposal field?
Question

85. Answer 2.4

Given

85. Correct 15.2

Answer

86. Maximum distance of clean-out?

Question

86. Answer 3"

Given

86. Correct 15 m
Answer

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87. Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units when crossing a
Question hallway or corridor.

87. Answer wrong choice of vent type

Given

87. Correct 2.3

Answer

88. Minimum fixture drain size for water closets.

Question

88. Answer 15.2

Given

88. Correct 3"

Answer

89. A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system

Question indicates a poor venting system. This poor venting system is caused by:

89. Answer pressure relief valve

Given

89. Correct wrong choice of vent type

Answer

90. The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic tank.
Question

90. Answer demand (water)

Given

90. Correct 15.2

Answer

91. A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water
Question distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working
pressure of 80 psi.

91. Answer 3.24 cum

Given

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91. Correct pressure reducing valve
Answer

92. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source
Question is:

92. Answer stack

Given

92. Correct potability (water)

Answer

93. The septic tank has a total volume of 6.48 cum, what should be the
Question required volume of its leaching chamber?

93. Answer soil pipe

Given

93. Correct 2.16 cum

Answer

94. A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent piping.
Question

94. Answer D
Given

94. Correct stack

Answer

95. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or fixtures having
Question similar functions with or without the discharges from other fixtures?

95. Answer gauge

Given

95. Correct soil pipe

Answer

96. In the figure below, which is a flange adaptor?

Question

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96. Answer ball cock
Given

96. Correct D
Answer

97. The quality of galvanized iron pipes are rated by:

Question

97. Answer 15.2

Given

97. Correct schedule

Answer

98. A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by means of
Question hallow floating ball which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply
valve.

98. Answer crown weir to bottom dip

Given

98. Correct ball cock

Answer

99. The minimum distance (in meters) of a water supply well from a
Question disposal field

99. Answer curb stop

Given

99. Correct 30.5

Answer

100. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the the trap:
Question

100. Answer galvanize wrought iron pipe

Given

100. Correct crown weir to top dip

Answer

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