1.

 When water comes out as soon as the fire sprinkler is activated, the system
is
A
Wetpipe
.
B
Pre-action
.
C.Deluge
D
Drypipe
.

2. When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to supply higher
levels?
A.Booster pump
B.Sump pump
C.Pneumatic
pump
D
Jet pump
.

3. What type of material used for the base of a septic tank

A
Mass Concrete
.
B
Reinforced concrete
.
C
Light weight concrete
.
D.Earth base

4. What is the typical slope of a waste pipe

A.1%
B.2%
C.3%
D.4%

5. Water enters through rim punchings and jets placed in an up-leg of the rear trap, filling the trapway and creating an instant siphon
action without rise of water level. The result is quick water withdrawal. Large water surface provides an efficient and clean operation.
With quiet flushing and moderate cost, this is the most popular residential model.
A.REVERSE-TRAP
B
SIPHON-VORTEX
.
C.SIPHON-JET
D
WASH-DOWN
.

6. Water enters through diagonal punching around the rim of the bowl, creating a vortex that draws the water down into the rear trap
with a swirling action that scours the walls of the bowl. Water strikes two parallel ridges and folds over forming a jet, producing
siphonic action. Large water surface provides a very efficient and clean process, and the flushing is extremely quiet. This model is
mostly of one-piece construction with a low profile. Expensive.
A
SIPHON-VORTEX
.
B.SIPHON-JET
C.REVERSE-TRAP
D
WASH-DOWN
.

7. Water enters through an open rim, as though a bucket of water were dumped into the bowl, filling the front trapway and creating
siphon action. This model provides quick removal of water with minimum water rise. Small water surface makes the model more
vulnerable to soiling and clogging. This is the least efficient and most noisy type but lowest in cost.
A
WASH-DOWN
.
B.SIPHON-JET
C.REVERSE-TRAP
D
SIPHON-VORTEX
.

8. Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be
turned
A.COUPLING
B.CAULKING
C
NIPPLE
.
D.TREAD

9. This material is used to threaded pipe connections to prevent

leakage
A
Teflon tape
.
B.Solvent
C.Fitting
D
Plumbing tape
.

10. The standard water pressure from nawasa, maynilad, manila water

etc.
A
20 psi
.
B
40 psi
.
C
60 psi
.
D
80 psi
.
11. The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be
connected
A MAIN VENT
.
B.LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
C.LOCAL VENT
D.GROUP VENT

12. The length along the center of the pipe and

fitting
A.EMBEDMENT LENGTH
B.DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
C
DEVELOPED LENGTH
.
D.SPAN

13. The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost
end above the roof
A.UNIT VENT
B.STACK VENT
C
RELIEF VENT
.
D.DRY VENT
14. Strong flushing action is created by a jet of water directed into the rim and jet. The force of the jet draws the bowl contents into the
rear trap. It doesn't use siphonic action but relies on the driving force of jet action. At flush valve 25 psi is needed with 1.5-in. inlet
spud. Large water surface and large trapway size make this model efficient and suitable for commercial use. Flushing is very
noisy. Expensive.
A.REVERSE-TRAP
B.PRESSURE/TANKLESS
C
PRESSURE/TANK
.
D
SIPHON-VORTEX
.

15. Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil
branch
A.CIRCUIT OF FIXTURE
B.GROUP OF FIXTURE
C.BATTERY OF FIXTURE

16. Water enters through rim punchings and through a jet that fills the rear trapway completely, creating a siphon action and resulting
in quick withdrawal of water from the bowl. A water jet is located at the inlet of the trapway. Most of the bowl surface is covered
with water. This model is efficient but moderately noisy. Its cost is reasonably low.
A
WASH-DOWN
.
B.REVERSE-TRAP
C.SIPHON-JET
D
SIPHON-VORTEX
.

17. Plumbing permit shall be invalid if works not commenced after a period

of
A.120 days
B
1 year
.
C.2 years
D.3 years

18. It is added to water to reduce

salinity
A.Disinfectant
B.Solvent
C.Electrolysis
D.Salt prurifier

19. Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not
vertical
A
INVERT
.
B
UNDER
.
C.BASED
20. Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a supply of water from any source other
than its intended source
A BACK SIPHONAGE
.
B BACKFLOW
.
C.BACK PRESSURE
D.BEHIND FLOW
21. Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no connections are made on the extended
portion
A
LAST LINE
.
B
DEAD END
.
C.FINAL PIPE
22. Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to negative
pressure
A BACK SIPHONAGE
.
B.BEHIND FLOW
C.BACK PRESSURE
23. Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed  from a room
fixture
A.BRANCH VENT
B.LOCAL VENT
C.LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
D.GROUP VENT

24. Is a pipe connecting several

fixtures
A
FIXTURE BRANCH
.
B.FIXTURE PIPE
C.FIXTURE LINE

25. Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets and and similar
fixture
A.FLOOD LINE
B.FLOOD LEVEL
C
FLOOD MEASURED
.

26. Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other

materials
A.COUPLING
B.CAULKING
C
NIPPLE
.
D.TREAD

27. Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the installation of
fixtures
A.ROUGH IN
B
ROUGH OUT
.
C
ERECTION
.
D.INSTALLATION

28. Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but
does not include the main of a public sewer system or private or or public sewerage treatment
A.DRAINAGE SYSTEM
B
SEWER SYTEM
.
C.STORM DRAIN SYSTEM

29. How can you differentiate between soil pipe and waste pipe when laid side by
side
A.Color
B
Material
.
C.Smell
D.Diameter

30. An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two
traps
A.GROUP VENT
B.DRY VENT
C
RELIEF VENT
.
D.UNIT VENT

31. A vent which also serves as a drain

A.DRY VENT
B.WET VENT
C
RELIEF VENT
.
D.STACK VENT

32. A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up of waste from a drainage
pipe
A.DRY VENT
B.BRANCH VENT
C.CIRCUIT VENT
D
CONTINOUS VENT
.

33. A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent systems where the drainage systems
might otherwise be air bound
A
RELIEF VENT
.
B.UNIT VENT
C.DRY VENT
D.GROUP VENT

34. A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack
vent
A.BRANCH VENT
B.CIRCUIT VENT
C.COMMON VENT
D CONTINOUS VENT
.
35. A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures A single vent that ventiliates multiple
traps, in the case of back to back fixture
A.COMMON VENT
B.BRANCH VENT
C.CIRCUIT VENT
D
CONTINOUS VENT
.

36. A valve permitting a liquid or gas to flow in one

direction
A
Check valve
.
B
Gate valve
.
C.Float valve
D.Globe valve

37. A steel tank is located inside the china tank. Uses pressure from the water supply system. A 1.5 in. water supply line provides 25
psi pressure, compressing trapped air in the tank. When flushed the compressed air forces the water out. The bowl is designed to
accept the torrent of water. The crest of the surging water empties the bowl through the enlarged trap. Large water surface makes
this model efficient. Design features make it suitable for residential use. Flushing is very noisy. Low water usage (1.5 gpf) helps
conserve water. Expensive.

A
PRESSURE/TANK
.
B
SIPHON-VORTEX
.
C.PRESSURE/TANKLESS
D.REVERSE-TRAP

38. A short internally threaded section of pipe, used to join two pipes of
conduits
A.COUPLING
B.CAULKING
C
NIPPLE
.
D.TREAD

39. A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open
air
A.LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
B.BRANCH VENT
C.INDIVIDUAL VENT
D.GROUP VENT

40. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of  preventing pressure changes in the
stack
A.YOKE VENT
B.STACK VENT
C
RELIEF VENT
.
D.WET VENT

41. A flange that is not drilled

A
BLANK FLANGE
.
B.FLANGE
C.FRONT FLANGE
D
BACK FLANGE
.

42. A flange that closes the end of a pipe line used to discharge
water
A
BACK FLANGE
.
B
BLIND FLANGE
.
C
BACK FLANGE
.
D.FLANGE

43. A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps
A
CONTINOUS VENT
.
B.GROUP VENT
C.BRANCH VENT
D.DRY VENT

44. A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture connection of a horizontal branch to the
vent stack
A.COMMON VENT
B.BRANCH VENT
C.CIRCUIT VENT
D
CONTINOUS VENT
.

45. A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents
connect
A
CONTINOUS VENT
.
B.CIRCUIT VENT
C.BRANCH VENT
D.DRY VENT

46. A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe, into which a plug is screwed  that can be removed for the purpose of
cleaning
A
SELEEVE
.
B.PLUD SLEEVE
C.FERRULE

47. A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or
fixture drain with the stack vent of the   originating waste or soil stack
A.INDIVIDUAL VENT
B.GROUP VENT
C.LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
D.BRANCH VENT

48.  How many gallons of water for the Water Closet Flushing

requirements?
A
30 gallons
.
B.B. 0.75 – 2 gallons
C.C. 3 – 5
gallons
D.D. 2 – 2.5
gallons

49. A bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory

A
Toilet and Bath
.
B
B. Powder Room
.
C.C. Full Bath
D.D. Half Bath

50. . Water which undergoes treatment, either physical, biological or chemical means to improve water
quality.
A.A. Contaminated
Water
B
B. Purified Water
.
C
C. Natural Water
.
D.D. Pure Water

51. The lowest portion of the inside top surface of the channel through
trap.
A
A. Crown
.
B.B. Spring Line
C
C. Dip
.
D.D. Invert
1. To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to dissolve out soluble
constituents.
A.A. Aeration
B.B. Aquifer
C
C. Sand filter
.
D.D. Leach

2. These are fixtures that are installed in janitor’s closets and building maintenance areas for use by the building maintenance
personnel.
A
A. Broom Closet
.
B.B. Service Sink
C.C. Master Control
Panel
D.D. Wash Basin

3. The septic tank has a total volume of 6.48 cum, what should be the required volume of its leaching
chamber?
A.A. 2.16 cum
B.C. 3.24 cum
C.B. 1.62 cum
D.D. 2.59 cum

4. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the

trap:
A.A. Crown weir to bottom
dip
B
C. Inlet to outlet
.
C
B. Bottom dip to top dip
.
D.D. Crown weir to top
dip

5. The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by:

A.A. class-steel
B.B. schedule
C
C. mm.
.
D.D. Gauge

6. The minimum soil pipe size for a water

closet:
A.A. 3” diameter
B.B. 4” diameter
C.C. 2” diameter
D.D. 6” diameter

7. The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic

tank
A.A. 15
B.B. 10
C.C. 25
D.D. 20

8. The length of a pipeline measured along the center lone of the pipe and pipe
fittings.
A.A. Roughing-
in
B.B. Nominal Diameter
C
C. Developed length
.
D
D. Branch Interval
.

9. Sediment that settles out of sewage, forming a semi-solid mass on the bottom of a septic
tank
A.A. Sludge
B
B. Effluent
.
C.C. Scum
D.D. Leeching Chamber

10. Prevents water
hammer:
A.A. water meter seal
B.B. float valve
C.C. check valve
D.D. air chamber

11. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source
is:
A.A. (water) potability
B.B.
topography
C
C. budgetary cost
.
D
D. (water) demand
.
12. Minimum fixture drains size for Water
Closets.
A.A. 1.5”
B.B. 2”
C
C. 3”
.
D
D. 4”
.

13. Location of cleanouts should be place at every ________ run of horizontal soil or waste
piping.
A.A. 25m
B.B. 10m
C
C. 20m
.
D
D. 15m
.

14. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment
plant
A.A. Sludge
B.B. Scum
C.C. Effluent
D.D. Waste water

15. In N. P. C. P. – it is the lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not
vertical
A.A. Indirect
B
B. culvert
.
C.C. Invert
D.D. inverted

16. How many gallons do an average daily consumption of a

Bathtub?
A.A. 5 gallons
B
B. 30 gallons
.
C
C. 40 gallons
.
D
D. 100 gallons
.

17. Fluoride as additive in water supply is a chemical

for:
A.A. purifier-
chlorine
B
B. coagulant
.
C.C. disinfectant
D.D. dental

18. Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off

tap:
A.A. firehouse
B.C. lavatory faucet
C
B. hose bibb
.
D.D. garden
hose

19. 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.A. cPVC
B
B. ABS
.
C
C. ACETAL
.
D.D. PP

20. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the following of
water:
A.A. tee
B.B. cross tee
C
C. wye
.
D
D. elbow
.

21. 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.A. uPVC
B
B. Copper Tubing
.
C
C. Polyethylene
.
D
D. Polybuthylene
.
22. 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.A. Polyethylene
B.B. Polybutylene
C.C. Polyvinyl Chloride
D
D. uPVC
.

23. A flange that closed the end of a pipe. There is no opening for the passage of
water.
A
A. Cap
.
B
B. Plug
.
C.C. Blind Flange
D.D. Blank Flange

24. 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
A. Ball Cock
.
B
B. Compression Cock
.
C
C. Key Cock
.
D
D. Self-closing Cock
.

25. 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.A. Acid Resistance Cast Iron Pipe
B.B. Galvanize Steel Pipes
C.C. Galvanize Wrought Iron Pipe
D.D. Ductile Iron Pipe

26. A 180 degree bend in a pipe.

A
A. Elbow
.
B.B. Return Bend
C
C. Drop Elbow
.
D.D. Wye

27. 86. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for water or other

liquids.
A
A. Building Sewer
.
B.B. Septic Tank
C
C. Sump
.
D.D. Cistern

28. 69. A Piece of pipe lesser than 12” length / threaded on both

ends.
A.A. Bushing
B.B. Air Chamber
C
C. Nipple
.
D.D. Coupling

29. 64. A device installed in piping to prevent the reverse flow of storm or sewage into the drainage system ot their
branches.
A
A. Check valve
.
B.B. Backwater valve
C.C. Downspout
D
D. Catch Basin
.

30. 61. Minimum fixture drains size for a Bathtub

A.A. 1.5”
B.B. 2”
C
C. 3”
.
D
D. 4”
.

31. 59. Water from laundries, wash basins, sinks, shower, and

bathtub.
A.A. Soft Water
B.B. Grey Water
C
C. Black Water
.
D.D. Storm Water
32. 15.       In the N. P. C. P. – it is a metallic sleeve caulked or joined to an opening in a piping into which a plug is screwed that can
be removed for cleaning the interior of the pipe.
A.A. Caulking
B.B. Oakum
C.c. Ferrule
D
D. Lead
.

33. 15.    In N. P. C. P., a tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements
in the fixture
A.A. discharge tank
B.C. flushometer
tank
C
B. flush tank
.
D
D. water tank
.

34. 15.    In N. P. C. P. – it is the law of the plumbing practice in the Philippines.

A.A. R.A. No. 1379
B.B. R.A. No. 1278
C
C. R.A No. 1378
.
D
D. P. D. No. 1378
.

35. 15.    In N. P. C. P. – it is a device, which discharges a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes and is
activated by direct water pressure.
A.A. globe valve
B
C. gate valve
.
C.B. flush valve
D.D. flushometer valve

36. 15.    In N. P. C. P. – is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows

A.A. Flooded area
B.C. Flooded
C
B. Flood level
.
D.D. Flood level rim

37. 15.    In N. P. C. P. – individual vent is pipe installed to vent a fixture trap & which connects with the vent system above the fixture
served or terminates in the open air.  A term I. P. S. means _______________
A.A. Individual pipe size
B
B. International pipe size
.
C.B. Iron pipe size
D.D. Industrial pipe
size

38. 15.    In N. P. C. P. – a pipe connected from building gutter to the downspout or conductor.

A
A. guide pipe
.
B.C. storm water pipe
C.B. leader
D.D. vertical pipe

39. 15.    Common source of potable water in some rural areas

A
A. surface water
.
B.C. rain water
C.B. ground
water
D.D. all of the
above

40. 15.    Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should be the size of its vent
pipe?
A.A. 32 mm
B.B. 25 mm
C.C. 38 mm
D.D. 50 mm

41. .   Theaters or movie houses’ water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 gallons of water per day
per
A.A. Total numbers of moviegoers a
day
B
C. Floor area space of auditorium
.
C.B. Total number of auditorium
seat
D
D. Box-office record
.
42. .   The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture and     extends to the
branch or main pipe at and point higher than the fixture trap:
A.A. blow-off pipe
B.B. vent thru roof
C.C. unit vent
D
D. back vent
.

43. . The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or other supply pipe and the flood level of a
receptacle.
A.A. Air Chamber
B.B. Trap
C
C. Vent Stack
.
D.D. Air Gap

44. . An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess

liquid.
A.A. Backflow
B
B. Overflow
.
C.C. Back Spill
D
D. Over spill
.

45. . A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes when actuated by direct water
pressure.
A
A. Globe Valve
.
B
B. Flush Valve Assembly
.
C.C. Mixing Valve
D.D. Flushometer
Valve

46. . A type of private sewage disposal that has a vault constructed of concrete for the collection or raw sewage and a wooden
shelter.
A.A. Cesspool
B
B. Privy
.
C.C. Latrine
D.D. Septic Tank

47. . A coupling device for connecting 2 pipes neither of which can be turned, consisting of two internally threaded end piece which are
tightened around the pipes ends to be joined, and an externally threaded center piece, which draws the two end pieces together as
it is rotated.
A
A. Reducer
.
B.B. Union
C
C. Nipple
.
D.D. Coupling
1. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is not a
reason?
A
Pipes will interfere with reinforcing bars
.
B.The size of the columns will be
larger
C.Cracks and leaks cannot be
detected
D.The gas emitted will deteriorate concrete

2. What is the typical slope of a waste

pipe?
A.1%
B.2%
C.3%
D.4%

3. The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower

stall?
A.2 diameter
B.3 diameter
C
1 1/2 diameter
.
D.1 diameter

4. A common ingredients for water disinfectant, except for ?

A.Trichlor
B
Bichlor
.
C.Dichlor
D
Trichloro-S-Triazinetrione
.

5. Prevents water hammer?

A.Water meter seal
B.Float valve
C
Check valve
.
D.Air chamber

6. A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three-way

joint?
A.X11.8
B.X11.9
C.X11.6
D.X11.4

7. What is the color coding of pipes for potable

water?
A.Cyan
B
Green
.
C
Blue
.
D.Light blue

8. Maximum distance of clean-

out?
A
5m
.
B
6m
.
C
10m center to center
.
D
15 m
.
9. Copper pipes are classified as what main pipe?
A.Galvanized
iron
B.Ceramic
C.S/s
D
Pvc
.
10. The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture and extends to the branch or
man pipe at any point higher than the fixture trap?
A.Blow-pipe
B
VTR
.
C.Back vent pipe
D.Soil pipe
11. Base on the figure shown, Which of the WC is the
 noisiest?
A
A
.
B
B
.
C
C
.
D
D
.
12. Where will you least place a downspout?
A
At corner of walls
.
B
Inside columns
.
C.Wall hung
D
In between window openings
.
13. Where traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the following does not have a water
trap?
A.Kitchen sink
B.Lavatory
C
Floor drain
.
D.Bidet
14. Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal
for?
A
Oxygen pipe
.
B
Electrical conduit
.
C.Gas pipe
D.Water Pipe
15. The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by?
A.Class
B
Schedule
.
C.Thickness
D.Gauge
16. Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/4 bend
fitting?
A
A
.
B
D
.
C
C
.
D
B
.
17. What is used in water pipelines to absorb the shock caused by water
hammering?
A
Shock regulator
.
B.Air chamber
C.Water regulator
D
Shock absorber system
.
18. What do you call a control valve used to shut off at the water supply to a building in case of emergency. It is installed at a water
service pipe and operated by means of long key inserted through a curb box?
A.Curb cock
B.Corp stop
C.Cock stop
D
Emergency cock
.
19. The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both elementary and secondary
school?
A
1 per 40
.
B
1 per 50
.
C
1 per 60
.
D
1 per 30
.
20. What is the color of communication line
piping?
A
White
.
B.Orange
C
Gray
.
D.Silver
21. An elbow having lugs for attachment to wall or joist?
A.X12.1
B.X11.5
C.X11.4
D.X11.2
22. Plumbing permit shall be invalid if work has not commenced after a period
of?
A 6 months
.
B
1 year
.
C.180 days
D.None
23. Valve permitting a gas or liquid to flow in 1 direction?
A
Check valve
.
B.Globe valve
C
Angle valve
.
D
Gate valve
.
24. How could you differentiate between a soil and waste pipe when laid side by
side?
A.Color
B.Material and texture finish
C.Thickness
D.Diameter
25. What is the standard water consumption (gallon/ person/day) used in a 2 story
residence?
A
30-40
.
B
40-60
.
C
50-80
.
D.90-120
26. What is the minimum trap seal?
A
1.5"
.
B
2"
.
C
2.5"
.
D
3"
.
27. During the site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will cross a beam, whats the best advice he can
do?
A.Resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go across the beam without affecting
it
B It doesn't matter anyway, let the master plumber handle
. it.
C.Drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and pass through. Just make sure that the hole is precisely in the
middle to avoid the bars to be hit in.
D
Simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway
.
28. What do you call a water-tight receptacle used to store household
waste?
A.Pit
B
Septic vault
.
C
Stp
.
D.House drain
29. A drain connecting one or more fixtures to a solid or waste
stack?
A.Combined
drain
B
Floor drain
.
C.Circuit drain
D.Branch drain
30. In storm drainage system, it is used to prevent aggregates, debris and other unwanted objects from entering the drainage
system?
A.Trap
B.Catch basin
C.FD
D.Storm trap
31. What is the best fixture for a public comfort
room?
A
Gate valve
.
B
Flushometer
.
C
Faucet
.
D.None

32. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal

urinal?
A.2 diameter
B
2 1/2 diameter
.
C.3 diameter
D.4 diameter

33. Allowable slope of sanitary

sewer?
A
1ft of 1 meter
.
B
1/2 in of 1 meter
.
C
1/4 of 1meter
.
D
1/4 of 1 ft
.

34. In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best
thing?
A.Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary
fill
B.Use drain tiles connected to open
field
C
Connect to the nearest creek
.
D.Any of the
above

35. Where is water meter located?

A.Within RROW, right before the property
line
B.Right side of the water pump or in it's flow
direction
C.Right after the main distribution line
connection
D
Beside the water pump
.

36. Best for sanitary pipes?

A
UPVC
.
B.PeX
C.PP
D.GI

37. In plumbing system, if pipes are electrical wires, what are the equivalent of
switches?
A.Tee
B.Floor drains
C.Clean out
D.Valve

38. Level 3 types of water service refers to?

A.Artesian well
B.Individual shallow well hand up installation
C.Public faucet
D.individual house pipes- in connection with
meter

39. What should not be permitted to cross a

beam?
A.Soil pipe
B.Electrical wiring
C.Water pipe
D.AC ducts

40. Standard Water pressure from NAWASA?

A.60psi
B.120psi
C
30 psi
.
D
40 psi
.

41. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of
water:
A.Tee
B.Cross tee
C
Wye
.
D.Elbow

42. What is use for water treatment in a swimming

pool?
A.Chloride
B.Sodium
C
Cyanide
.
D.Hydrochlor

43.  A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter?
A
Wet vent
.
B
Waste pipe
.
C.Vent pipe
D.Soil pipe
44. How do we size sewage pits?
A.Volume of solid waste only
B.Volume of liquid
waste
C
Volume of solid, liquid and storm
.
D.None

45. Best size of pipe connected to 5 sinks?

A
3"
.
B.2 1/2"
C
2"
.
D
4"
.

46. The minimum slope of a building drain?

A.1/16 in./ft.
B
1 in. / ft.
.
C
1/8 in. /ft.
.
D
¾ in. /ft.
.

47. In the figure above, which is a reducing socket?

A
A
.
B
B
.
C
C
.
D
D
.
48. In high rise buildings, why is there a need to resize water supply
pipes?
A Because different fixtures have different supply
. attachments
B To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply
. fixtures
C Pipes are like trees, main branch are bigger and becomes smaller at ends for carrying wind loads and
. storms
D Pipes having bigger size have bigger pressure and reduce the size for distribution to fixture for lower
. pressure
49. In the given figure, identify the plumbing fixture in label
"8"?
A.2" 1/4 bend
B
2" trap assembly
.
C.2" 1/4 bend
D.4" closet bend
50.  Women’s urinal
fixture?
A.Bidet
B.Washdown
C.Flatback
D.Feminine stall
urinal
51. What is the color of pipes for
steam?
A.Light blue
B
Gray
.
C
Blue
.
D
White
.
52. Which plumbing fixture does not have a water-saving
feature?
A
Lavatory with pop-up
.
B
1.5 gallon flush water closet
.
C.Flow limiting
feature
D.Waterless urinal
53.  Theater or movie house’s water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 galloons of water per day
for?
A.Total numbers of movie goer per
day
B
Floor area space of auditorium
.
C
Total number of auditorium seat
.
D.Box office record
54. What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary uPVC
pipes?
A.Thickness
B
Nominal diameter
.
C.Outside
diameter
D.Color
55. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot
bath?
A
1 1/4 diameter
.
B.2 diameter
C
1,1/2 diameter
.
D.1 diameter
56. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source
is?
A
Water (potability)
.
B.Topograph
y
C
Budgetary cost
.
D
Water (demand)
.
57. Opening use to received
pipes?
A
Vertical shaft
.
B.Pipe chase
C
Ducts
.
D
Raceway
.
58. A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of
trap?
A.Firehouse
B
Bibcock
.
C.Lavatory
faucet
D
Garden hose
.
59. The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and
fittings?
A
White
.
B.Yellow
C
Gray
.
D.Black
60. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or fixtures having similar functions with or without the discharges from other
fixtures?
A
Waste pipe
.
B.Soil pipe
C.Branch pipe
D
Drain pipe
.
61. The sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to kill pathogenic
bacteria?
A
Disinfection
.
B.Aeration
C.Chlorination
D
Hydro-chlorine filtration
.
62. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?central sewage
booster
A.Centrifugal
pump
B.Sump
C.Rotary pump
D.Central sewage booster
63. Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet
rays?
A.PB
B.Iron
C
Pvc
.
D.Gi
64. The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an elementary
school?
A
1 per 75
.
B
1 per 35
.
C
1 per 50
.
D.1 per 100
65. A plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Except for
one;
A
Trap seal
.
B
Grease interceptors
.
C
Grease recovery devices
.
D.Grease
converters
66. A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of two pipe
fittings?
A.Nipple
B.Supply pip
C
Coupling
.
D
Close nipple
.
67. 
A
A
.
B
B
.
C
C
.
D
D
.
68. A pipe fitting shape like letter “S”?
A.P-trap
B
Double Bend
.
C
U-trap
.
D.¼ St. Bend
69. The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a
bidet?
A.3 diameter
B
1- 1/2 diameter
.
C.2 diameter
D.1 diameter
70. What type of pipe is not recommended for water line?
A.Copper
B
Lead
.
C.GI
D.Iron
71. Which is not a rule of a thumb when designing a
drainage?
A.As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight
line
B.Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted
soil
C.It should be underneath the
driveway
D.None
72. A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each
other?
A.Gang
B.Series
C.Battery
D.None
73. Should not be used for a pipe chase?
A.Chb
B.Drywall
C.Shearwall
D
Double wall
.
74. When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to supply higher
levels?
A.Pneumatic
pump
B.Sump pump
C
Jet pump
.
D.Booster pump
75. What is used to shut off flow of water during maintenance?
A
Check valve
.
B
Angle valve
.
C
Gate valve
.
D.Globe valve
76. A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90degree transition to channel the flow from branch pipes in the direction of the
main?
A.X11.1
B.X11.6
C.X11.8
D.X11.9
77. There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by seashore. The 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?
A
Waterproof all surface
.
B.Waterproof all interior surface except the
floor
C Waterproof all interior surface except the
. ceiling
D
Waterproofing is not necessary, it will just add cost
.
78. Best location to put the soil pipes?
A.Drywall
B.150mm CHB wall
C.Pipe chase
D.Box-up with the
column
79. A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of
pipes?
A
Coupling
.
B.Nipple
C.Tee
D.Elbow

80. Fluoride as an addictive in water supply is a chemical for?

A
Purify
.
B
Coagulant
.
C.Disinfectant
D.Dental
81. Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/8 bend
fitting?
A
A
.
B
D
.
C
C
.
D
B
.
82. Base on the figure shown, identify the type of closet at leter
"A"?
A
Siphon-vortex
.
B.Siphon-jet
C.Wash-down
D
Reverse-trap
.
83. What is installed in a fixture to alleviate the effects of too much water pressure?
A
Water pressure regulator
.
B.Back splash
C
Water filtration
.
D.Regulator
cup
84. What do you call a liquid waste ( without urine/ industrial waste) discharges into the
sewer?
A.Gray water
B.Storm water
C
Black water
.
D
Ground water
.
85. Minimum height of siamese connection from ground
line?
A
38mm
.
B
45mm
.
C.500mm
D.600mm
86. When water goes up through a vertical pipe, it stops at a certain height.
Why?
A Gravity and friction overcomes the pressure and the water slowly
. stops
B.The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe causing the water to stop at that point where it
apnears
C
It's own gravity weight counters its speed of going up
.
D
All things stops
.
87. Where would you locate  water distribution pipe farthest
from?
A.Large trees
B.Carport
C.Drainage
D.Water tank
88. A sewage treatment that includes the exposure to air?
A.Aerator
B.Air-dehumidification treatment
system
C.Exposed STP system
D.SW treatment system
89. An individual vent for a plumbing fixture  located at the downstream of a
trap?
A.Vent pipe
B.Back vent
C.Branch vent
D.Vent through roof
90. A tee having a slight curve in 90degree bend transition to channel the flow from a branch pipe in the direction of the
main?
A.X11.1
B.X11.9
C.X11.6
D.X11.7
91. In the figure above, which is a flange adaptor?
A
A
.
B
B
.
C
C
.
D
D
.
92. What is the principle of governing the size of pipes in designing plumbing
systems?
A The longer the pipes length to the fixture, the lesser the pressure; the shorter the pipes length, the greater the pressure
. is 

B The bigger the pipes diameter, the lesser the pressure; the smaller the pipes diameter , the greater the pressure
. is
C The smaller the pipes diameter the lesser the pressure; the bigger the pipes diameter, the greater the
. pressure
D Slopes is the primary consideration and sizes will be considered
. secondary
93. What can be discharge directly to sewer
system?
A.Buiding sewer
B.Oil and grease
C.Storm water
D.Grey water
94. A pipe fitting having a large radius of curvature?
A.X11.1
B.X11.2
C.X11.3
D.X11.5
95. The minimum size of a swimming pool drain?
A.3”dia.
B
4”dia
.
C
2”dia
.
D
6”dia
.

96. This material is used in threaded pipe connections to prevent

leakage
A
Polymer
.
B
Elastomeric gasket
.
C
Teflon
.
D
Structural polyester thread
.
97. A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and sipping action ignited by a water jet draws the contents of the
bowl through the tramway?
A.Siphon jet
B
Siphon vortex
.
C.Reverse trap
D.Reverse trap
98. Alternative to the conventional septic
tank?
A
Aerobic treatment system
.
B.Cistern
C.STP
D.Landfill
99. What is the maximum depth of septic
 tank?
A
1.10 m
.
B
1.20 m
.
C
1.50 m
.
D
1.80 m
.
100. Where should you place soil-pipes for high-rise
structures?
A.Pipe chase
B
Partitions
.
C
RC wall
.
D
Column
.
101. What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron
pipe?
A
Handsaw
.
B.Hacksaw
C.Chisel and
hammer
D.Snap cutter
102. Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units when crossing a hallway or
corridor?
A.2.1 m
B.2.2 m
C.2.3 m
D.2.4 m
103. According to NBC, pipe support should be every,
A
3m
.
B.1.5 m
C
2m
.
D
4m
.
104. How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron
pipes?
A
Coupling
.
B.Elbow
C.Structural compression gasket
D.Polymer compression
gasket
105. A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent
piping?
A
Stand pipe
.
B.Riser
C.Shaft
D.Stack
106. How do you connect PPRC?
A
Mechanical fastener
.
B.Solvent
C
Fusion welding
.
D
Coupling
.
107. Where are storm sewer usually
placed?
A.Under the sidewalk on narrow road and under the road on wide
road
B
Near the curb
.
C
At the center of the road
.
D.None
108. Minimum size of trap of shower
drain?
A.3
B.4
C.2
D
1 1/2
.
109. The minimum distance (in meters) of a well from a septic
tank?
A.15
B.10
C.25
D.20
110. Can you embed a 4" diameter pipe in a 150 wall?
A.No
B.Yes
111. What pipe should not be buried
 underground?
A.BI pipe
B.Polyethylene pipe
C
GI pipe
.
D.None
112. Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size
of?
A
Fixtures
.
B.Electrical wiring
C.Water pipe
D.Pump

113. What type of materials is used for the base of a septic

tank?
A.Earth base
B.Mass concrete
C.Lean concrete
D
Reinforced concrete
.
114. It is the line in a single diagram that runs from the fuses to the home
run?
A
Ground wire
.
B.Riser
C
Main
.
D
Single fuse diagram
.
115. A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or 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?
A
Vice grip
.
B.Union
patente
C.Turnstile
D.Turnbuckle
116. Which wall is best suited if soil pipe will run through
it?
A.Drywall
B.6" CHB
C.Shear wall
D.Retaining wall
Q.1) ______________ may be used either for the collection of water without consideration of pressure, or
for storing water under air pressure or under a static head for future distribution by pneumatic or
gravity means.  Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain steel.
 
 

A.
  CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
B.
  WATER TANK (Your Answer)
C.
  WATER DAM
D.
  COFERDAM
Correct
 
Q.2) ________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or mechanical
means such as draw bucket,pump,etc.
 
  A. WELLS (Your Answer)
  B. PITS
  C. FOX HOLES
  D. NON OF THE ABOVE
Correct
 
Q.3) Which is not  one of the components of plumbing?

A.
  Water Supply Distribution System
B.
  Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
C.
  Storm Drainage System
D.
  Electrical Piping System (Your Answer)
E.
  All of the above
Correct
Q.4) What is the best fixture for a public comfort room
 
  A. Gatevalve
  B. Flushometer (Your Answer)
  C. Faucet
  D. Non of the above
Explanation
flushometer- A device for flushing toilets and urinals that utilizes pressure from the water supply system
 
rather than the force of gravity to discharge water into the bowl, designed to use less water than
conventional flush toilets.
Correct
 
Q.5) What can discharge directly to the sewer system

A.
  Building Sewer (Your Answer)
B.
  Oil and Grease
C.
  Ashes
D.
  Non of the above
Correct
 
Q.6) Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen for better taste.
 
  A. Aeration (Your Answer)
  B. Sedimentation
  C. Chlorination
  D. Filtration
Correct
 
Q.7) Water is purified by ___________.  In various processes, so as to remove the particles of vegetable
matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water, most commonly used materials are
sand and gravel.
 

A.
  Filtration (Your Answer)
B.
  Purification
C.
  Sedimentation
Correct
 
Q.8) Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to remove the finer
suspended particles.
 
  A. COAGULATION
  B. FLOCCULATION
  C. SEDIMENTATION
D. FILTRATION (Your Answer)

Q.9) Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included

A.
  Evaporation
B.
  Condensation
C.
  Precipitation
D.
  Hydration (Your Answer)
 
Q.10) 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 WELLS
  B. DRILLED WELLS
  C. JETTED WELLS (Your Answer)
  D. DUG WELLS

Q.11) uPVC means: 

 
  A. UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe (Your Answer)
  B. PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
  C. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe

Q.12) underground container for waste matter: a covered underground tank or well for the collection of waste
matter and water, especially sewage. 
 
  A. CISTERN
  B. SUMP PIT/ CESSPOOL (Correct Answer)
  C. SEWAGE TANK (Your Answer)

Q.13) Turbidity is another problems of water for water distribution, because Silt  or mud in surface or
in ground, which can cause of discolation of water and bad taste, what is the best solution for this
 
  A. Aeration
  B. Sedimentation
  C. Filtration (Your Answer)
  D. Boiling
 
Q.14) To reduce water hammer?
 
  A. Put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise that will be created by the pipes
B. An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air pressure which absorb
 
it. (Your Answer)
  C. Addtional vent pipe

Q.15) To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid or ______ tape around the
thread before tightening the fittings.
 
  A. Solvent
  B. Teflon (Your Answer)
  C. Packaging
  D. Electrical

Q.16) This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water
 
  A. Ground water (Your Answer)
  B. Rain water
  C. Natural Water
  D. Non of the above

Q.17) This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a particular area.
a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sumppit,
 
  A. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
  B. SUMP PUMP (Your Answer)
  C. TURBINE PUMP
  D. PISTON PUMP

Q.18) This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form underground deposits
 
  A. Aquifers (Your Answer)
  B. Well
  C. Cistern
  D. Soil bearing
Q.19) This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep well pipe enclosed in a casing where the pump
is capable of functioning while submerged.
 
  A. Force pump
  B. Submersible pump (Your Answer)
  C. Lift pump

Q.20) This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is screwed down to seat between two brass rings
surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is obtained.  The inlet and outlet are in a straight
line.  This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed position is desired.  Either end may be used
as inlet
 
  A. Gatevalves (Your Answer)
  B. Checkvalves
  C. Globe valves
Q.21) These valves are used when it is desired that the flow through a pipe be always in one direction
and there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the opposite direction. One type has a pivoted
flap which is readily pushed open by the pressure of water from one side but is tightly closed by
the force of a reverse flow.
 
  A. Gatevalves
  B. Checkvalves (Your Answer)
  C. Globe valves

Q.22) These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges from
2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
 
  A. DUG WELLS
  B. BORED WELLS (Your Answer)
  C. DRIVEN WELLS
  D. SHORE WELLS
Q.23) There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock by the seashore. the 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.
 
  A. Water proof all surface, exterior and interior (Your Answer)
  B. Water proof all interior surface except the floor
  C. Water proof the walls only exterior and interior
  D. Non of the above

Q.24) There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is NOT the reason?
 
  A. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars
  B. The size of the columns will be larger (Your Answer)
  C. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
  D. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete

Q.25) The pipe from the public water main or source of water supply to the building served 
 
  A. SERVICE PIPE (Correct Answer)
  B. MAIN SERVICE PIPE (Your Answer)
  C. DISTRIBUTION PIPE

Q.26) The other physical properties of water is  ability to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity
 
  A. SURFACE TENSION
  B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
  C. CAPILLARITY (Your Answer)
  D. DISSOLVING ABILITY

Q.27) The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together
 
  A. SURFACE TENSION (Your Answer)
  B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
  C. CAPILLARITY
  D. DISSOLVING ABILITY

Q.28) suspended solids are removed from the water by gravity settling and deposition
water is passed through basins so sediments can settle through a period of time
 
  A. COAGULATION
  B. FLOCCULATION
  C. SEDIMENTATION (Your Answer)
  D. AERATION
Q.29) Requires more elaborate equipment depending on the geology of the site.
Used for drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 meters in depth.
 
  A. BORED WELLS
  B. DRILLED WELLS (Your Answer)
  C. SHORE WELLS
  D. DUG WELLS

Q.30) refers to the public water system laid underground along the streets where the house service is
connected.  
 
  A. Main service
  B. Water source
  C. Water main (Your Answer)

Q.31) Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves (strainers) and exposed to air of fine mist to purify
it.
 
  A. Sedimentation
  B. Reversed osmosis
  C. Aeration (Your Answer)

Q.32) Pump having a plunger that move back and forth within a cylinder equipped with check valves.The
cylinder is best located near or below the ground level.
 
  A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
  B. RECIPROCATING PUMP (Your Answer)
  C. TURBINE PUMP
  D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Q.33) Properties of water, that can dissolved everything , Known as the “Universal Solvent”
 
  A. SURFACE TENSION
  B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
  C. CAPILLARITY
  D. DISSOLVING ABILITY (Your Answer)

Q.34) Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the most critical utility requirement,
and also known as a "Universal Solvent"
 
  A. Sewage
  B. Water (Your Answer)
  C. Chloride
  D. Purified water

Q.35) Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick together.
 
  A. COAGULATION (Your Answer)
  B. FLOCCULATION (Correct Answer)
  C. SEDIMENTATION
  D. AERATION

Q.36) pA ________is a device used to move fluids, such as liquidsor slurries.

A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action.
 
  A. PUMP (Your Answer)
  B. MOTOR
  C. PROPELLER
  D. MACHINE

Q.37) One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long.  This prevents the pipe from snapping
(breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]
 
  A. Gooseneck (Your Answer)
  B. Corporation cock
  C. Ball cock
  D. Long neck

Q.38) NAMPAP means?

 
  A. National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines
  B. National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines (Your Answer)
  C. National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines
Q.39) Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to attain a desired
 degree of disinfection.
 
  A. CHLORINATION (Your Answer)
  B. FLOCCULATION
  C. FILTRATION
  D. SEDIMENTATION

Q.40) Jet pumps are centrifugal pumps typically used for drawing water up from a well.
 
  A. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (Your Answer)
  B. TURBINE PUMP
  C. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP (Correct Answer)
  D. RECIPROCATING PUMP

Q.41) Its is The ability to absorb heat without becoming warmer

 
  A. SURFACE TENSION
  B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY (Your Answer)
  C. CAPILLARITY
  D. DISSOLVING ABILITY

Q.42) It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft. The rotating impeller increases the water velocity
while forcing the water in to a casing thus converting the water’s velocity into higher pressure.
 
  A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP (Your Answer)
  B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
  C. TURBINE PUMP
  D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Q.43) Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings & bringing the
the supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and removing them
 
  A. Source distribution
  B. Plumbing (Your Answer)
  C. Mechanics
  D. Non of the above

Q.44) Is plumbing system which carries water from the water source, street main or a pump to the building
and to the various points in the building at which water is used
 
  A. Sewage System
  B. Water Supply and Distribution System (Your Answer)
  C. Drainage System
  D. Non of the above

Q.45) Is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric motors which are positioned under water in a
suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the surface
 
  A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
  B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
  C. TURBINE PUMP (Your Answer)
  D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (Correct Answer)

Q.46) Is any method that will remove one or more materials that make the water unsuitable for a given use
 
  A. Water Sedimentation
  B. Water Treatment (Your Answer)
  C. Water boiling
  D. Non of the above

Q.47) is a tank constructed of riveted or welded steel plate; the larger tanks often being divided into two
compartments.  They should be large enough to contain at least one day’s supply for the entire
building in case the city main is temporarily shut off.  The pipe from the pump to the tank should be
across connected to the city main so that the water may be pumped directly from the main in case of
fire.  These tanks are used so that the pneumatic tank or other pumps suck the water from this tank
and not from the public main, so that it will not deprive the neighbors of water due to pressure.
 
  A. WATER TANK (Your Answer)
  B. CISTERN TANK
  C. SUCTION TANK (Correct Answer)
  D. PNEUMATIC TANK

Q.48) is a pump  used to deliver water at a point higher than the position of the pump itself. When the plunger
(a piston) descends, valve ‘A’ is closed and water in the cylinder is forced out through valve ‘B’ and up
to the storage.  When the plunger is raised, valve ‘B’ is closed and ‘A’ open to admit water to the
cylinder. [A pump that uses pressure to move liquid]
 
  A. Lift pump (Your Answer)
  B. Submersible pump
  C. Force pump (Correct Answer)

Q.49) Is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in which a plunger is driven backwards and forwards,
or up and down by a mechanical working head.
Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston.
 
  A. PISTON PUMP
  B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
  C. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
  D. TURBINE PUMP

Q.50) In 1935, this the only group/ organization for plumbing works and ordinaces
 
  A. NAMPAP (Your Answer)
  B. NAPAP
  C. DILG
  D. DENR

Q.51) 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 (Your Answer)
  B. Boiling (Correct Answer)
  C. Sedimentation
  D. Aeration

Q.52) g1.  A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a horizontal waste branch.
 
  A. A. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination (Your Answer)
  B. B. 4”x4” Tee
  C. C. 4”x2” Tee
  D. D. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination (Correct Answer)

Q.53) Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound called the ____________

 
  A. Water hammer (Your Answer)
  B. Water pressure
  C. Water desimination

Q.54) Chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with the sediment to make it capable of combining into
larger particles.
 
  A. COAGULATION (Your Answer)
  B. FLOCCULATION
  C. SEDIMENTATION
  D. AERATION

Q.55) A_______ is water equipment used whenever the water supply at its natural pressure cannot be
directly piped to a building, tank or reservoir.
 
  A. Pump (Your Answer)
  B. Tank
  C. Motor
  D. Bibb
 
Q.56) and the horizontal pipes that serve the faucets are called _______
 
  A. Branches (Your Answer)
  B. Vent pipe
  C. Riser
  D. Stack vent

Q.57) Amount of waste discharged for a waste water treatment facility

 
  A. 300 gpm
  B. 500 gpm (Correct Answer)
  C. 30 cu.m./day (Your Answer)
  D. 50 c.u. m. /day

Q.58) Advantage of Using Rain water is?

 
  A. Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system (Correct Answer)
  B. Water is available everyday
  C. Water that is natural and purified by natural means
  D. Non of the above (Your Answer)
Q.59) Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water purification, which can
cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & clogging of steelpipes, which is the best
solution for this problem?
 
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or
 
adding sodium silicate.) (Correct Answer)
  B. Chlorination for removing salt contents (Your Answer)
  C. Aeration
  D. Non of the above

Q.60) A turbine pump ha s a vertical turbine located below ground water levels and a driving motor located at
ground
 
  A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
  B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
  C. TURBINE PUMP (Your Answer)
  D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Q.61) A tank using air pressure from a suction tank to distribute water for tall buildings which cannot be
reached by normal pressure.
 
  A. WATER TANK
  B. CISTERN TANK
  C. SUCTION TANK
  D. PNEUMATIC TANK (Your Answer)

Q.62) A stop valve in a service pipe close to its connection with a water main.
 
 
  A. Gate valve
  B. Corporation cock (Your Answer)
  C. Check valve
  D. Globe valve

Q.63) A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one end of the pipe section and driven into the earth.The point may
be driven into the ground to a depth of up to15meters(50ft).
 
  A. DRIVEN WELLS (Correct Answer)
  B. DUG WELLS
  C. DEEP WELLS (Your Answer)
  D. SHORE WELLS

Q.64) a pump consist of a piston traveling up and down within a cylinder which is connected with a pipe
extending down into the source.  The piston and the bottom of the cylinder are each provided with a
valve opening upward.  Upon the piston’s upstroke, valve ‘A’ closes and valve ‘B’ opens.  Upon the
piston’s down stroke valve ‘A’ opens and
 
  A. Lift pump (Correct Answer)
  B. Submersible pump
  C. Force pump (Your Answer)

Q.65) A mixture of surface run-off and ground water. Surface sources includes rivers, lakes, ponds and
impounding reservoirs.
 
  A. Ground water
  B. Natural surface Water (Your Answer)
  C. Rain Water
  D. Natural Water

Q.66) A method of purifying water wherein particles of matters that are suspended in the water are allowed to
stay in a container so that they will settle in the bottom, then drawing the water out, leaving these
matters in the container.
 
  A. Aeration
  B. Sedimentation (Your Answer)
  C. Reverse osmosis
  D. Purification

Q.67) A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a bigger diameter to a lesser diameter.
 
  A. Bushing (Correct Answer)
  B. Reducer (Your Answer)
  C. Fitting

Q.68) A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external threads, while the other end has internal threads.
 
  A. STREET ELBOW or TEE (Your Answer)
  B. Wye
  C. Elbow

Q.69) 1.  Which of the following locations DO NOT require installation of a clean out?
 
  A. A. At every branch interval of a soil stack
  B. B. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
  C. C. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and over (Your Answer)
  D. D. At every end of every soil branch (Correct Answer)

Q.70) 1.  Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water supply?
 
  A. A. 2 1/2” diameter (Your Answer)
  B. B. 3” diameter
  C. C. 4” diameter
  D. D. 5” diameter (Correct Answer)

Q.71) 1.  Which criterion is NOT needed in sizing a vent pipe for individual, branch and circuit vent based
on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?
 
  A. A. Developed length of the vent pipe (Correct Answer)
  B. B. Number of fixture unit
  C. C. Slope of the drain pipe (Your Answer)
  D. D. Size of the drain pipe
Q.72) 1.  Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even distribution to outlets?
 
  A. A. at the trunk ducts
  B. B. at a practical location at angles and elbows (Your Answer)
  C. C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet (Correct Answer)

Q.73) 1.  What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
 
  A. A. 3/4” (Your Answer)
  B. B. 1/2”
  C. C. 3/8” (Correct Answer)
  D. D. 1”
 
Q.74) 1.  What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a residential kitchen? 
 
  A. A. 1 1/2” (Your Answer)
  B. B. 1 3/4”
  C. C. 1 1/4”
  D. D. 2”

Q.75) 1.  What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a lavatory?

 
  A. A. 1 1/4” (Your Answer)
  B. B. 1 3/4”
  C. C. 1 1/2”
  D. D. 2”

Q.76) 1.  What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where the vertical vent pipe
takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack?

 
  A. A. Relief vent
  B. B. Yoke vent (Correct Answer)
  C. C. Loop vent
  D. D. Circuit vent (Your Answer)

Q.77) 1.  What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding 3 inches?
 
  A. A. Nipple (Your Answer)
  B. B. None of the three
  C. C. Union
  D. D. Coupling

Q.78) 1.  What is a fire line system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet
and outlet connection and installed exclusively for the use of the Fire Service? 
 
  A. A. Fire Department House Connection (Your Answer)
  B. B. Combination Standpipe
  C. C. Dry Standpipe (Correct Answer)
  D. D. Wet Standpipe

Q.79) 1.  What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due
to suction or negative pressure resulting from back-siphonage in a downfeed water distribution
system?
 
  A. A. pressure reducing valve
  B. B. vacuum breaker valve (Your Answer)
  C. C. air volume control valve
  D. D. pressure relief valve (Correct Answer)

Q.80) 1.  What does PE pipe stands for?

 
  A. A. polyethylene pipe (Your Answer)
  B. B. polythylene pipe
  C. C. polyvinyl extra pipes
  D. D. plastics extra pipe

Q.81) 1.  Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking because of several contaminants
from the water source present in the environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be
safe for drinking has to undergo water purification in several stages. Because of several
contaminants, water undergoes several stages. What is a stage in water purification, which removes
mineral deposits, salts, heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are
retained?
 
  A. A. carbon filtration (Your Answer)
  B. B. aeration
  C. C. ultraviolet radiation
  D. D. reverse osmosis (Correct Answer)

Q.82) 1.  The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is called
 
  A. A. Water service pipe (Your Answer)
  B. B. NAWASA
  C. C. Main pipe
  D. D. Water utility pipe

Q.83) 1.  The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is ___mm. diameter.
 
  A. A. 51 mm (2”)
  B. B. 76 mm (3”)
  C. C. 38 mm (1 1/2”) (Your Answer)
  D. D. 64 mm (2 1/2”) (Correct Answer)

Q.84) 1.  The minimum height of fire service connection from the grade line is ____ cms. 
 
  A. A. 50 cms. (Your Answer)
  B. B. 100 cms.
  C. C. 46 cms. (Correct Answer)
  D. D. 35 cms.

Q.85) 1.  The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the
trap arm.
 
  A. A. 6 feet
  B. B. 5 feet (Correct Answer)
  C. C. 4 feet
  D. D. 3 feet (Your Answer)

Q.86) 1.  The maximum height of a fire service connection from the grade line is ______ cms.
 
  A. A. 120 cms. (Your Answer)
  B. B. 130 cms.
  C. C. 122 cms (Correct Answer)
  D. D. 102 cms. 

Q.87) 1.  The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a standpipe for buildings shall be at every floor
level above the first floor at:
 
  A. A. storeroom
  B. B. inside a mechanical/electrical room
  C. C. a landing of an enclosed stairway (Your Answer)
  D. D. at any private room or rentable space

Q.88) 1.  The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water
 
  A. A. water plumbing pipes
  B. B. water distribution pipes
  C. C. hot or cold water line (Your Answer)
  D. D. water supply pipes

Q.89) 1.  Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves has gain
popularity in plumbing installation today. This is because these valves are beautiful and are
maintenance-free. These valves work by the principle of a:
 
  A. A. gate valve
  B. B. angle valve
  C. C. ball valve (Your Answer)
  D. D. globe valve
 
Q.90) 1.  Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure or
1.8 kilos per sq. mts. 
 
  A. A. 132 liters per minute (Correct Answer)
  B. B. 112 liters per minute (Your Answer)
  C. C. 155 liters per minute
  D. D. 126 liters per minute

Q.91) 1.  It is customary that a full open type of valve is used in several locations in a water distribution
system. Which location in the following list DOES NOT require one? 
 
  A. A. On every hose bibb (Correct Answer)
  B. B. On water supplies to pressurized tank
  C. C. On the water service pipe near the source connection (Your Answer)
  D. D. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service

Q.92) 1.  In a water system with constant water supply supplying series of plumbing fixtures, water supply
drop is experience when the fixtures in the series are simultaneously opened. Which poor design in
the plumbing system causes this? 
 
  A. A. Choice in the system of water distribution
  B. B. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe (Your Answer)
  C. C. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
  D. D. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes

Q.93) 1.  In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every water heater requires a full
open valve. Which of the following in the list is a full open valve?
 
  A. A. check valve (Your Answer)
  B. B. ball valves
  C. C. globe valve
  D. D. angle valve (Correct Answer)

Q.94) 1.  Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4” /feet. The purpose of which is:
 
  A. A. for convenience in installing the pipe
  B. B. to facilitate air movement with lesser air resistance
  C. C. for purposes of economy
  D. D. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe (Your Answer)

Q.95) 1.  Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent trap
siphonage and back pressure.
 
  A. A. waste pipe
  B. B. vent pipe (Your Answer)
  C. C. soil pipe
  D. D. house trap
 
Q.96) 1.  A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of
the battery.
 
  A. A. yoke vent
  B. B. circuit vent (Your Answer)
  C. C. stack vent
  D. D. relief vent

Q.97) 1.  A type of water pump with its pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push rod
to activate a submerged piston.
 
  A. A. reciprocation pump (Correct Answer)
  B. B. sump pump
  C. C. jack pump (Your Answer)
  D. D. centrifugal pump

Q.98) 1.  A type of pump which delivers high water discharge with high pressure drawn from a shallow source
like a cistern, best suited as fire pump or transfer pump. The pump motor is installed on the surface
for easy maintenance coupled with a shaft to turn the impellers, which is submerged below.
 
  A. A. centrifugal pump (Your Answer)
  B. B. submersible pump
  C. C. jet pump
  D. D. turbine pump

Q.99) 1.  A type of pump which comprises essentially an impeller or set of vanes enclosed in a housing or
casing close coupled with the pump motor. Its fundamental principle is it adds energy in the form
of velocity to an already flowing liquid.
 
  A. A. reciprocating pump
  B. B. centrifugal pump (Correct Answer)
  C. C. piston pump
  D. D. turbine pump (Your Answer)

Q.100) 1.  A type of pump for driven well from 150 ft to 200 ft which works by a principle of venturi where
water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe. 
 
  A. A. submersible pump (Your Answer)
  B. B. jet pump (Correct Answer)
  C. C. jack or piston pump
  D. D. reciprocating pump

Q.101) 1.  A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack or branch
of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose future tap.
 
  A. A. tail piece (Correct Answer)
  B. B. branch
  C. C. clean out (Your Answer)
  D. D. stub out

Q.102) 1.  A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft. driven wall to deliver 10gpm against 200
ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where the motor and pump is located is at the surface.
 
  A. A. sump pump (Your Answer)
  B. B. jet pump (Correct Answer)
  C. C. submersible pump
  D. D. turbine pump

Q.103) 1.  A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system indicates a poor venting system.
This poor venting system is caused by:
 
  A. A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
  B. B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe (Your Answer)
  C. C. Wrong choice of vent type (Correct Answer)
  D. D. Inadequate drain pipe

Q.104) 1.  A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with peak demand.
 What is the maximum hot water probable hourly demand?
 
  A. A. 110 liters (Your Answer)
  B. B. 100 liters
  C. C. 120 liters (Correct Answer)
  D. D. 140 liters

Q.105) 1.  A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water
distribution.
 
  A. A. bell reducer
  B. B. tee reducer (Your Answer)
  C. C. elbow reducer
  D. D. coupling reducer

Q.106) 1.  A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle. 
 
  A. A. Elbow reducer (Correct Answer)
  B. B. Bushing reducer
  C. C. Coupling reducer (Your Answer)
D. D. Tee reducer
 
Q.107) 1.  A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe connection where the fitting’s both
ends are threaded inside 
 
  A. A. coupling reducer (Correct Answer)
  B. B. bushing reducer (Your Answer)
  C. C. elbow reducer
  D. D. tee reducer
 
Q.108) 1.  A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system by
mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi. 
 
  A. A. Pressure relief valve
  B. B. Pressure reducer
  C. C. Pressure reducing valve (Your Answer)
  D. D. Pressure regulator

Q.109) .   By gravity, water is distributed from overhead water tanks and is 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 pipes is not frequent and when normal pressure
from city main is not enough to force the water to the highest fixtures.
 
  A. UPFEED SYSTEM (Your Answer)
  B. DOWN FEED SYSTEM (Correct Answer)
  C. PRESSURE SYSTEM
  D. DIRECT SYSTEM
 
Q.110) .  Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming from the public water main, for low rise
buildings.
 
  A. UPFEED SYSTEM (Correct Answer)
  B. DOWN FEED SYSTEM (Your Answer)
  C. PRESSURE SYSTEM
  D. DIRECT SYSTEM
Q.111) .  A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other liquids
 
  A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK (Your Answer)
  B. WATER TANK
  C. WATER DAM
  D. COFERDAM

Q.112) . Water is treated by giving ________________ to kill the harmful bacteria present and to cure the
turbid taste or “mud taste”, remove clay, salts, iron, etc. commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.
 
  A. Chemical powder
  B. Chemical treatments (Your Answer)
  C. Bacteria

Q.113) . The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor to the next is called a_________ 
 
  A. Service pipe (Your Answer)
  B. Riser (Correct Answer)
  C. Vent
  D. Stack vent

Q.114) -can be constructed with hand tools or power tools

-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)
-can have the greatest diameter that a space may allow
 
  A. DUG WELLS (Your Answer)
  B. DEEP WELLS
  C. HOLE WELLS
  D. FOX HOLE