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PRE-BOARD EXAM – BUILDING UTILITIES

Ar. Annie Corpuz – Pugeda,fuap

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

A two storey residence is to house a family composed of a Couple, 2 Teenage Kids and 2 House Helpers. For the
plumbing roughing-in, particularly, the installation of the cold water line would be a consideration as the water psi from the
main water line is at 80psi.

1. What is the appropriate size of the Supply Pipe from Distributing Main to Primary Branch? (Mali)
a. 75mm c. 100mm
b. 50mm d. 25mm
2. What pipe material is recommended for the cold water line?
a. ABS c. LDPE
b. uPVC d. cPVC
3. What pipe material is used by MWSS for the service pipe?
a. Pressure Pipe c. ABS
b. PVC d. HDPE
4. What is the minimum size of T&B for this family? (Mali)
a. 1.20sqm c. 2.16sqm
b. 2.50sqm d. 3.00sqm
5. What is the recommended size for the ¾ T&B for the kids?
a. 1.20sqm c. 2.16sqm
b. 2.50sqm d. 3.00sqm
6. What is the recommended size for the full T&B for the couple?
a. 1.20sqm c. 1.80sqm
b. 2.50sqm d. 3.00sqm
7. For the fixtures, what type of water closet is appropriate?
a. Siphon Vortex c. Blowout
b. Washdown d. Latrine
8. Which of the following fixtures does NOT have water saving feature?
a. Dual Flush Water Closet c. Self-closing Faucet
b. Waterless Urinal d. 1.5gpf Water Closet
9. If hot water is to be introduced, what plumbing appliance is applicable?
a. Gas Furnace c. Electric Heater
b. Steam d. Solar Water Heater
10. What pipe material is best applied for hot water use?
a. cPVC c. LDPE
b. 1.50sqm d. Copper
11. Which is NOT installed underground?
a. Septic Tank c. Manhole
b. Cistern d. Downspout
12. What is the fixture unit of a water closet? (Mali)
a. 3 c. 6
b. 4 d. 2
13. What is the trap and trap arm size of a kitchen sink? (Mali)
a. 1 ¼” c. 2”
b. 1 ½” d. 4”
14. What pipe material is recommended for the sanitary sewers? (Mali)
a. RCP c. PVC
 b. uPVC d. PB
15. What is the nominal internal diameter of a fixture branch for a T&B?
a. 1 ¼” c. 2”
b. 1 ½” d. 4”
16. What is the nominal diameter of the branch vent?
a. 1 ¼” c. 2”
b. 1 ½” d. 4”
17. What is the size of the individual vent pipe?
a. 1 ¼” c. 2”
b. 1 ½” d. 4”
18. What is the standard length of the digestive chamber?
a. 1.50m c. 1.80m
b. 1.20m d. 2.00m
19. What is the effluent depth for the septic tank?
a. 1.50m c. 1.80m
b. 1.20m d. 2.00m
20. What type of vent is used for the individual fixtures?
a. vent pipe c. loop vent
b. back vent pipe d. relief vent
21. Upon entry of service pipe to the property, where should the pipeline be installed?
a. alongside property line c. alongside building line
b. within property line d. NOTA
22. What type of valve is used for the shower to throttle?
a. Angle Valve c. Gate Valve
b. Shower Valve d. Globe Valve
23. What type of valve is used for the kitchen sink fixture supply?
a. Angle Valve c. Gate Valve
b. Shower Valve d. Globe Valve
24. What pipe fitting should be used for the water branches?
a. 90° Elbow c. 60° Elbow
b. 45° Elbow d. 22.5° Elbow
25. What pipe fitting is used for the trap arm of the lavatory?
a. Cut Pipe c. Short Nipple
b. Tailpiece d. Coupling
26. Water traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the following DOES NOT have a P-trap?
a. Water Closet c. Kitchen Sink
b. Lavatory d. Floor Drain
27. For a T & B, which would you connect directly under a Floor Drain?
a. Sleeve c. Elbow
b. P-trap d. Nipple
28. What is the Color Coding of Pipes for Potable Water?
a. Blue c. Yellow
b. Green d. White
29. What is the Color of Pipes used for Steam?
a. Blue c. Yellow
b. Green d. White
30. As per Sanitary Engineering Code, what is the color code for Drainage and Sewage Pipe?
a. Orange c. Black
b. Light Orange d. Blue
In an 8 unit Townhouse development project, electrical system will be provided by the local utility. The preparation for the
system components are to be determined by the professional-in-charge.

31. Who is in-charge of “roughing in” of the sanitary pipes (Mali)

a. Mason c. Foreman
b. Architect d. Journeyman
32. Who is in-charge of plotting points and staking at the site?
a. Architect c. Engineer
b. Owner d. Foreman
33. What type of water distribution is required on this project? (Mali)
a. Indirect Upfeed c. Indirect Downfeed
b. Direct Upfeed d. Via Booster Pump
34. Is a Pump Room necessary for this project?
a. Yes c. Depending on load
b. No d. NOTA
35. What type of pump is to be utilized?
a. Booster Pump c. Centrifugal Pump
b. Pneumatic Pump d. Piston Pump
36. What type of cable is used for the Service Entrance?
a. UF c. SE
b. USE d. Service Oblique
37. What amperage would you used for the panel board of each townhouse unit? (Mali)
a. 50AMP c. 100AMP
b. 60AMP d. 150AMP
39. How many lighting outlets are there for a 15amp current protection?
a. 8 c. 12
b. 6 d. 10
40. Which among the following does NOT need independent circuitry?
a. Range c. Microwave
b. Heater d. Pump
41. What type of cable should be used for the convenience outlet of a range? (Mali)
a. THW c. MI
b. Flat Cable Conductor d. Flat Cable Assembly
42. What conduit material is required for the feeder?
a. uPVC c. RSC
b. FMC d. EMC
43. What is the purpose of the third wire in a cable installation?
a. Neutral Wire c. Live Wire
b. Ground Wire d. AOTA
44. Align with previous number, what is the color code for this wire?
a. Black c. Yellow
b. Blue d. Green
45. Where will you locate the Panel Board?
a. Carport c. Kitchen
b. Under the stairway d. Laundry Area
46. How many duplex convenience outlets are appropriate for one power circuit?
a. 8 c. 12
b. 6 d. 4
47. Minimum Size of Wire for a 60amp Circuit Breaker(Mali)
a. 8 mm2 c. 3.5 mm2
b. 5.5 mm 2
d. 2.0 mm2
48. When a circuit breaker switches off, what does it tell you?
A. Time to buy a new one c. The circuit breaker worked as expected
c. The appliance is already burning d. Defective circuit breaker
49. It resists the flow of electricity
a. Insulator c. Semiconductor
b. Conductor d. Sheating
50. Ability of conductor to flow without overheating(Mali)
a. Ampacity c. Resistance
b. Capacity d. Conductance
51. If plastic conduit is not considered for housing the branch circuits, what could be an alternative? (Mali)
a. EMC c. IMC
b. EMT d. IMT
52. Is a Transformer Vault required for this project?
a. Yes c. Depending on the load
b. No d. NOTA
53. What kind of Power Handling Equipment is essential for this project?
a. ATS c. Switchboard
b. Service Switch d. MDP
54. What is the standard EMF required for the units?
a. 240VAC c. 215VAC
b. 220VAC d. 230VAC
55. What is the purpose of a circuit breaker?
a. For voltage drop c. For overload
b. For surge d. For shunting

You were commissioned to design a 10-Storey commercial condominium along a major road. The mechanical systems
are to be recommended by you together with a Professional Mechanical Engineer.

56. As per NBCP, how many elevators would you recommend? (Mali)
a. One Traction Type c. One Hydraulic Type
b. Minimum of Two d. None of the above
57. Where will you locate the elevator machine room?
a. At the rooftop c. At the 8th floor
b. At the ninth floor d. There is no need for an elevator
58. Which of the following would you least locate adjacent a lobby?
a. Service stairs c. Elevator entrance
b. Garbage chute d. Lounge
59. What type of elevator is appropriate for this project?
a. Scenic Elevator c. Service Elevator
b. Passenger Elevator d. Dumbwaiter
60. Which Fire Protection system is NOT necessarily integrated in the building(Mali)
a. Dry Standpipe c. Fire Sprinkler System
b. Wet Standpipe d. Fire Extinguisher
61. The ground floor will be used for commercial viability (convenience store, food court, internet café, business center,
etc). Where will the Transformer Vault be located?
a. Ground Floor c. Mezzanine Floor
b. Basement d. Roof Deck
62. Aside from passenger elevator, what other type of elevator should be recommended for the project?
a. Scenic Elevator c. Service Elevator
b. Passenger Elevator d. Dumbwaiter
63. What do you call the hoist way of an elevator?
 a. Guide Rail c. Conveyor
b. Lift d. Shaft
64. In elevator default system, where would the elevator car go in case of fire emergency?
a. The floor where it last stopped c. It will be stationary
b. Uppermost floor d. Ground Floor
65. What type of elevator is usually used for low rise buildings where speed is not a main consideration?
a. Hydraulic Elevator c. Freight Elevator
b. Electric Elevator d. Dumbwaiter
66. A cage of light metal supported on a structural frame, the top member of which the cables, that carry the car, are
fastened.
a. Car c. Buffer
b. Machine Room d. Guide Rail
67. The means for lifting or lowering the car, usually 3 to 8 cables placed in parallel fastened to top of car by cable
sockets passing over a motor driven cylindrical sheave to the counterweights.
a. Guide Shoes c. Lift Rope
b. Cables d. Guide Rail
68. These are rectangular blocks of cast iron stacked in one frame which is fastened to the opposite ends of the cables to
which the car is fastened.
a. Safety c. Travelling Cable
b. Control d. Counterweights
69. These are vertical tracks that guide the car and the counterweights.
a. Guide Rails c. Service Elevator
b. Passenger Elevator d. Dumbwaiter
70. A room usually placed directly above the shaft in which the elevator machine is housed. It contains the motor-
generator (MG) set which supplies energy to the elevator machine, the control board and the control equipment.
a. Control Panel c. Pit
b. Machine Room d. Cage
71. It turns the sheave that lifts and lowers the car. (Mali)
a. Control Panel c. Elevator Machine
b. Elevator Pit d. Buffer
72. A combination of push buttons, contacts, relays, and devices, operated manually or automatically to initiate door
opening, starting acceleration, retardation, leveling and stopping of the car
a. Controls c. Safety
b. Elevator Pit d. Travelling Cable
73. A vertical passageway for car and counterweights
a. Buffer c. Elevator Pit
b. Guide Rails d. Shaft
74. Connections between car and openings
a. Travelling cable c. Governor
b. Hoist d. Sheave
75. Who invented the first safety Elevator brakes 1852?
a. Elisha Graves Otis c. Norton Otis
b. Charles Otis d. Jason Goodwin
76. A device that automatically stop and maintain the elevator car within 1/2 inch of the landing regardless of the change
in load.
a. Stop-Go Operator c. Automatic Two-Way Levelling Device
b. Homepark Device d. Automatic Floor Actuator
77. An Elevator powered by a piston that travels inside a cylinder. An electric motor pumps oil into the cylinder to move
the piston which in turn smoothly lifts the elevator cab. Electric valves control the release of the oil for a gentle descent. It
is used extensively in buildings up to six stories high and is operated at speeds up to 61 meters (200 ft) per minute.
a. Electric Elevator c. Piston Elevator
 b. Traction Elevator d. Hydraulic Elevator
78. In an Electric Elevator, this cable provides electrical power to the car and travel with the hoist. (Mali)
a. Governor Rope c. Conveying Cable
b. Travelling Cable d. Traction Cable
79. Is a garbage chute required for this project?
a. Yes c. Depends on the no. of target users
b. No d. NOTA
Call center offices will be allotted at the upper floor of the commercial condominium.

80. Modular cubicles will be installed in the offices. How many convenience outlets per cubicle would you recommend?
a. 0 c. 2
b. 1 d. 3
81. What type of cubicles would you recommend taking into consideration acoustics and visual acuity?
a. partial height barrier b. glass
c. dry wall partition d. CHB
82. What type of device will you use to amplify the wi-fi connection coming from the main server?
a. LAN c. PABX
b. Router d. CCTV
83. What would you install if the manager wants a local connection as well as an outside line? (Mali)
a. Intercom c. PABX
b. CATV d. CCTV
84. What type of local data sharing device is appropriate for the office? (Mali)
a. LAN c. PABX
b. Router d. CCTV
85. What type of device should be installed for surveillance?
a. LAN c. PABX
b. Router d. CCTV
86. What type of wiring system is to be used for the cubicles?
a. MI c. UF
b. FCC d. FMC
87. What is PABX?
a. Private Address Built Enterprise c. Private Automatic Branch Exchange
b. Private Automatic Building Exchange d. Public Address Building Exchange
88. What type of floor raceway is appropriate for the call center? (Mali)
a. Underfloor Raceway c. Raised Floor System
b. Cellular Concrete Raceway d. Cellular metal Raceways

For the Convenience Store at the ground floor, air-conditioning system will be installed.

89. What type of AC is to be installed? (Mali)

a. WACU c. Split Type
b..Centralized AC d. Multi-Split
90. What will you provide in the entrance door to control air from coming in and out?
a. Air Curtain c. Dehumidifier
b. Exhaust Fan d. Electric fan
91. Where will you locate the ACCU of the convenience store?
a. on the ceiling c. in front of the store
b. outside the store d. at the parapet
92. Which is not needed in the said system?
a. ACCU c. AHU
b. Air Curtain d. Condenser Drain Pipe
Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits for the Convenience Store…

93. If the Owner wants to add a 1500VA Signage, to what circuit can it connect? (Mali)
a. Circuit 2 (256VA Lighting Circuit @ Ground Floor)
b. Circuit 3 (500VA Power Outlet @ Second Floor)
c. Circuit 7 (3000VA Signage @ Second Floor)
d. Circuit 13 (Spare 20A Rating)
94. Where will the switch for the new Signage be located
a. Ground Floor c. Basement
b. Second Floor d. Perimeter Fence
95. What conductor will be used? (Mali)
a. THW c. IMC
b. THHX d. uPVC
96. What conduit was used? (Mali)
a. THW c. IMC
b. THHX d. uPVC
97. What is meant by THHN?
a. Thermoplastic, High Heat- Resistant, Nylon Coated
b. Thermoplastic, Heat Resistant and Moisture Resistant
c. Thermoplastic and Moisture resistant
d. Thermosetting Heat Resistant
98. What is THWN?
a. Thermoplastic, Heat and Wind-resistant, Nylon coated
b. Thermoplastic, High Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated
c. Thermoplastic, Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated
d. Thermosetting Wet Resistant

For the Residential Units located at the upper floor

99. What will you use on the walls to minimize sound transmission? (Mali)
a. CHB c. Double Plywood Partition
b. Gypsum Board on studs d. Plastic Panel
100. What part of the wall will you cover?
a. Upper panel c. Edges of the Door
b. Lower Panel d. Face of the Door
101. What inexpensive yet effective wall treatment will you suggest?
a. Wool c. Bamboo
b. Egg crate d. Foam
102. What flooring finish is the best to use? (Mali)
a. Carpet tiles c. Vinyl Tiles
b. Wood planks d. Linoleum
103. What type of door will you use?
c. Flush Door c. PVC Door
d. Panel Door d. Steel Door
104. What is the limitation in the installation of Split-Type AC?
a. Its tube shall not exceed 3m from the condenser to the evaporator
b. It shall not be located near the floor
c. It should be placed on parapets
d. It should be mounted with a height of 3.00m
105. What do you call the component of a Split-type aircon system which is located outside the house?
 a. Condenser c. FCU
b. Evaporator d. AHU
106. What is Evaporation in Airconditioning Systems? (Mali)
a. Condenser c. AHU
b. Cooling Coils d. FCU
107. What is Condensation in Airconditioning Systems?
a. Condenser c. AHU
b. Cooling Coils d. FCU
108. Not a part of Centralized Airconditioner
a. Chiller c. AHU
b. Cooling Tower d. BTU
109. One Ton of Refrigeration
a. 10,000BTU/hr c. 12,000BTU/hr
b. 13,000BTU/hr d. 11,000BTU/hr
110. The minimum height of Refrigerant Pipe along a building passageway
a. 2.44m c. 2.50m
b. 2.30m d.2.40m
111. What is the main disadvantage of Centralized Aircon?
a. Noise from the AHU Room is hard to control c. It requires a roof deck
b. Room temperature can’t be controlledd. It is bulky
112. What are Cassette air conditioners?
a. Condenser c. AHU
b. Cooling Coils d. FCU
113. What is the Pipe that leads to a Condenser from the Compressor? (Mali)
a. Liquid Line c. Inlet Line
b. Discharge Line d. Outlet Line
114. It is located at the top of the structure where Heat (from Water) is Rejected
a. Cooling Tower c. Exhaust Fan
b. Vent d. Ventilator
115. It is commonly used as a Refrigerant(Mali)
a. R12 c. CFC
b. Freon d. BTU
116. What is the Temperature Range for Comfortable Cooling?
a. 16-18° c. 20-24°
b. 18-20° d. 24-30°
117. A device used to determine the air temperature of a room?
a. Thermometer c. Barometer
b. Thermostat d. Remote Control
118. A component of an HVAC system used to sense and control air temperature of a room?
a. Thermometer c. Barometer
b. Thermostat d. Remote Control
119. A component of a control system which senses temperature so that the system’s temperature in maintained near the
desired “setpoint.”
a. Thermometer c. Wire gauge
b. Thermostat d. Barometer
120. If the room is humid and has low natural ventilation, what is the most economical solution?
a. Humidifier c. Ceiling Fan
b. Exhaust Fan d. Ventilator
121. Where would you locate a Window Type Aircon?
a. Middle of the Wall c. Top of the Wall
 b. Aligned with the Window Sill d. Below the Window sill
122. Which among the considerations will best increase the efficiency in airconditioning?
a. Decrease Floor Area c. Increase mounting height of ACU
b. Decrease Ceiling Height d. Decrease slope of roof
123. For a 1-HP ACU, what should be the size of the wire/cable? (Mali)
a. 3.5 sq mm – 20Amp c. 5.0 sq mm – 30Amp
b. 2.0 sq mm – 15Amp d. Any of the above

For acoustic and lighting component of the Function Rooms for the building…

124. Where would be the most practical location for a daylight source to be used on work tables?
a. on top of the work plane c. besides the work plane
b. behind the work plane d. within the work station
125. What do you call a local lighting used for a particular task on a work area?
a. Task c. General
b. Diffuse d. Daylight
126. What is used to intensify light?
a. Reflector c. Deflector
b. Dimmer d. Diffuser
127. Lighting that calls attention to a particular object or feature in the visual field, or that forms a decorative pattern on a
surface
a. Track Lighting c. Highlight Lighting
b. Dim Lighting d. Accent Lighting
128. What is Reverberant Sound? (Mali)
a. Repetition of sound c. Echo
b. Persistence of sound d. Reflective Sound
129. The transmission of sound along a curved surface
a. Curve c. Echo
b. Rotunda d. Creep
130. A buzzing/clicking sound comprised of repeated echoes traversing back and forth between two reflective surfaces
a. Flutter Echo c. Echo
b. Reverberation (Mali) d. Reflection
131. The Power of Sound
a. Volume c. Frequency
b. Pitch d. Sabin
132. It is the magnitude of sound
a. Intensity c. Loudness
b. Amplitude d. Decibel
133.Type of lighting used for Billboards
a. Metal Halide c. Spotlight
b. Low pressure sodium lamp d. Mercury
134. Which does NOT affect the Transmission of Sound from one room to another? (Mali)
a. Size of Room c. Area of Wall
b. Thickness of Wall d. Material of Wall of the next room
135. What will happen to sound if it is in a long and narrow hallway? (Mali)
a. Sound will bounce back and forth faster c. Sound will be transmitted
b. Sound will be absorbed by the ceiling d. Sound will be absorbed by the floor
136. Lighting provided by adjustable spotlights mounted along a narrow, ceiling or wall mounted metal track through
which current is conducted.
a. Track Lighting c. Flood Lighting
b. Troffer Lighting d. Indirect Lighting
137. What type of switch has a pilot lamp that allows it to be seen in the dark?
a. Glow Switch c. Illuminated Switch
b. Dimmer Switch d. Annunciator
138. This type of light provides 80% savings in consumption and emits bright light(Mali)
a. CFL c. Fluorescent
b. Incandescent d. Metal Halide
139. Average Life Span of 8,000 hours
a. LED c. Halogen
b. Incandescent d. CFL
140. Average Life Span of 50,000 hours
a. LED c. Halogen
b. Incandescent d. CFL

IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING:

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

141. Figure 1 is a _________________.

a. Reducer b. 1/8 Bend c. 90°Elbow d. Cap
142. Figure 2 is a _________________.
a. Reducer b. 1/8 Bend c. 90°Elbow d. Cap
143. Figure 3 is a _________________.
a. Reducer b. ¼ Bend c. 90°Elbow d. Cap
144. Figure 4 is a _________________.
a. Reducer b. Coupling c. 90°Elbow d. Cap
145. Figure 5 is a _________________.
a. Reducer b. Coupling c. 90°Elbow d. Cap
146. Figure 6 is a _________________.
a. Return Bend b. Coupling c. 90°Elbow d. Cleanout with a Cap
147. Figure 7 is a _________________.
a. Return Bend b. Coupling c. 45°Elbow d. Cleanout with a Cap
148. Figure 8 is a _________________.
a. Return Bend b. Coupling c. 45°Elbow d. Cleanout with a Cap
149. Figure 9 is a _________________.
a. Return Bend b. Coupling c. 90°Elbow d. Cleanout with a Cap
150. Figure 10 is a _________________.
a. Return Bend b. Coupling c. 90°Elbow d. Cleanout with a Cap
151. A cable provided with a wrapping or metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose of mechanical
protection is called:
a. guy wire c. submarine cable
b. armored cable d. flexible conduit
152. The current in amperes a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its
temperature rating is called:
a. watt c. ampacity
b. volt d. velocity
153. A sheet metal enclosure for conductors, cables and bus bars at switch boards, meter centers, distribution centers
and similar points is called:
a. Johnson box c. Curb and Gutter
b. Junction box d. Auxiliary Gutter

154. The ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a system, to the total connected of a system or the part of
a system under consideration is called(Mali)
a. demand factor c. fuse current rating
b. safety factor d. fuse voltage rating
155. In case of controversy on the interpretation of the Philippine Electrical Code, final decision is vested upon the
a. Mayor c. Board of Electrical Engineering
b. Building Official
156. A machine which transforms electrical power into mechanical power is called(Mali)
a. generator c. electrical motor
b. transformer d. electrical rectifier
157. An overcurrent protective device with a conduit-opening fusible member which is heated and severed by the
passage of over current through it is called
a. fuse c. thermostat
b. switch d. safety valve
158. A device to support a fusible link and to complete the contact between the fusible link and the fuse clips(Mali)
a. mica tube c. fuse holder
b. split knobs d. porcelain spool bracket
159. A tension member usually galvanized wire, having one end secured to a fixed object on the ground and the other
end attached to a pole, cross arm or other structural part which it supports
 a. guy wire
b. dead man
c. turnbuckle
d. machine volt
160. A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways or cable, and provided
with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed conductors(Mali)
a. pull box
b. Johnson box
c. utility box
d. junction box