Figure 1-A: Isometric Drawing of two toilets for public use.

101. What material is applied under the flange for installation onto a lavatory and/or sink?
A. Pipe joint compound
B. Rubber washer
C. Rubber gasket
D. Plumber's putty

102. How many lavatory sinks in figure 1-A?

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

103. What is the total WSFU for two lavatories for public use?
A. 2 WSFU
B. 4 WSFU
C. 3 WSFU
D. 8 WSFU

104. What is meant by AC?

A. Alternating Current
B. Air Chamber
C. Acquired Chamber
D. Air Cap
105. In Figure 1-A calculate the total WSFU, if WC = 5 and LAV = 2.
A. 14 WSFU
B. 7 WSFU
C. 12 WSFU
D. 10 WSFU

106. Calculate the total DFU as shown in Figure 1-A, WC = 6, LAV = 3 and FD = 2?
A. 18 DFU
B. 11 DFU
C. 20 DFU
D. 20 WSFU

107. For 30 DFU connected in the plumbing system, what would be the minimum soil pipe
could be used as per the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines?
A. 100 mmØ
B. 90 mmØ
C. 75 mmØ
D. 63 mmØ

108. In Figure 1-A, 40 mmØ GIP cold water line is called.

A. branch line
B. supply line
C. water main line
D. distribution line

109. What is the use of air chamber?

A. water choke point
B. water hammer arrestor
C. pressure break point
D. part of the design

110. One gallon per minute is equals to ________ liters per second.
A. 0.306
B. 0.630
C. 0.063
D. 0.036

111. Minimum supply pipe for lavatory using Galvanized Iron is ___________.
A. 25 mmØ
B. 19 mmØ
C. 12 mmØ
D. 15 mmØ

112. Minimum supply pipe for lavatory using PPR PN 20 is ___________.

A. 20 mmØ
B. 25 mmØ
C. 32 mmØ
D. 15 mmØ

113. In DWV system, what is the minimum size of vent pipe for 30 DFU using commercially
available materials?
A. 63 mmØ
B. 51 mmØ
C. 76 mmØ
D. 110 mmØ
114. Minimum trap and trap arm size for lavatory as per Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
A. 32 mmØ
B. 38 mmØ
C. 51 mmØ
D. 63 mmØ

115. Minimum trap and trap arm size for floor drain as per Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
A. 32 mmØ
B. 38 mmØ
C. 76 mmØ
D. 51 mmØ

116. Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a clean out at its upper
terminal and each run of piping which is more than 15 meters in total
developed length shall be provided with a cleanout and at every ___________
length or a fraction thereof.
A. 25 meter
B. 15 meter
C. 12 meter
D. 20 meter

117. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line Jess than _________ in
length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
A. 1.2 meter
B. 2.5 meter
C. 1.5 meter
D. 2.0 meter

118. Cleanouts may be omitted on short horizontal drainage pipe installed at a slope
of seventy two (72) degrees or less from the vertical line (or an angle __ bend).
A. 1/2 bend
B. 2/5 bend
C. 1/5 bend
D. ¼ bend

119. In Section 1401 for Minimum Standards of Materials, Quality: All materials
used in any plumbing or drainage system, or part thereof shall he free from
defects. All pipes, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, materials and devices used in a
plumbing system shall be as listed or labeled in accordance with Table 14A of
this Code. What specific section does the above referring to?
A. Section 1402
B. Section 1401.1
C. Section 1401.2
D. Section 1402.1

120. What is meant by I.P.S.?

A. Internal Pipe Size
B. Iron Pipe Size
C. Integral Pipe Size
D. Invert Pipe Side
121. Copper tube shall not be used for piping carrying chemical or industrial wastes
as defined in __________ of the Revised National Plumbing Code.
A. Section 811
B. Section 812
C. Section 813
D. Section 712

120. What is meant by Type DWV?

A. Drop Water and Valve
B. Drain, Water and Valve
C. Drainage, Waste and Vent
D. Drip Water with Vent

121. Such valve shall remain sufficiently open during periods of low flows to avoid
screening of solids and fibrous materials and shall not restrict capacities or cause
excessive turbulence during peak loads.
A. Angle Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Backwater Valve
D. Blow Off Valve

122. What is meant by ANSI?

A. Association of National Standard Institute
B. Armenian National Standard Institute
C. Afghanistan National Standard Institute
D. American National Standard Institute

123. What is meant by ASTM?

A. Afghanistan Society of Testing Materials
B. American Society of Tested Materials
C. American Society of Testing Materials
D. Association of Severe Testing Materials

124. IAPMO means?

A. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
B. International Association of Plumbing and Master Plumber Officials
C. International Association of Plumbing and Master Electrician Officials
D. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanic Officials

125. What UL stands for?

A. Unilab
B. United Laboratories
C. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Incorporated
D. Ultra Laboratory

126. ISO refers to?

A. International System Organization
B. International Specification Organization
C. International Synchronization Organization
D. International Standard Organization

127. PNS means?

A. Philippine National Specification
B. Philippine Network System
C. Philippine National System
D. Philippine National Standard
128. FS means?
A. Federal Specifications
B. Filipino Standard
C. Federal System
D. Federal Standard

129. Commonly used materials for water supply system available in the market.
A. Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipe
B. Plastic and Galvanized Iron Pipes
C. Black Iron Pipe
D. Vitrified Clay Pipe

130. In plumbing bench marking I.E. means.

A. Internal Elevation
B. Industrial Engineering
C. Invert Elevation
D. Inner Elevation

131. A device installed in a drainage system to prevent reverse flow.

A. Gate Valve
B. Stop gate
C. Blow off Valve
D. Backwater Valve

132. One (1) water meter, one (1) water closet, one (1) lavatory, one ( l) shower head and
drain tor a bathtub or shower stall, one ( 1) kitchen sink, one ( 1) Laundry tray and
three ( 3) floor drains and (4) faucets/hose Bibb.
A. Group of fixtures
B. Set of fixtures
C. Appliance for connection
D. Plumbing Unit

133. A water seal in form of U-shape pipe that will allow water and waste to pass thru but
prevent gases and vermin inside the DWV system from slipping backwards into the
house.
A. filter
B. trap
C. baffle
D. backflow preventer

134. _________________ is backflow caused by a negative pressure (i.e., a vacuum or

partial vacuum) in a public water system or consumer’s potable water system. The
effect is similar to drinking water through a straw.
A. Backsiphonage
B. Suction
C. Free flow
D. backflow
135. _____________ is the art and science of creating and maintaining sanitary conditions in
buildings used by humans. It is also the art and science of installing, repairing, and
servicing in these same buildings a plumbing system that includes the pipes, fixtures,
and appurtenances necessary for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and
water-carried waste.
A. Chemical
B. Sanitary
C. Mechanical
D. Plumbing

136. In safety tips, electric power tools with abrasive cutting wheels should be properly
_____________. User shall wear eye protection and gloves.
A. grounded
B. reamed
C. oiledl
D. sealed

137. The maximum spacing for rainwater leaders (downspouts) is ___ feet.
A. 65
B. 80
C. 75
D. 70

138. The recommended standard is 150 square feet of roof area to __ square inch of leader
area.
A. 1.5 in²
B. 2 in²
C. 1 in²
D. 2.5 in²

138. The instrument for measuring relative humidity is called a ___________.

A. hygrometer
B. manometer
C. ohmmeter
D. ammeter

139. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?

A. hammer
B. ballpeen hammer
C. pipe reamer
D. tube
140. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?

A. pipe wrench
B. hammer
C. pipe cutter
D. tube holder

141. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool is it?

A. vise grip
B. pipe wrench
C. adjustable wrench
D. straight pipe wrench

142. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?

A. heavy-duty pipe cutter

B. vise grip
C. adjustable wrench
D. wrench

143. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?

A. pliers
B. channel-lock pliers
C. long nose plier
D. wrench
144. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. hand taps
B. swaging tools
C. allen wrench
D. punchers

145. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. welding machine
B. pipe and bolt threading machine
C. lathe machine
D. glider

146. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. basin wrench
B. internal wrench
C. channel-lock pliers
D. adjustable wrench
147. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. adjustable wrench
B. internal wrench
C. spud wrench
D. basin wrench

148. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. adjustable wrench
B. internal wrench
C. strap wrench
D. spud wrench

149. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. quick acting tube cutter
B. vise grip
C. adjustable vise grip
D. spud wrench

149. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. fishing rod
B. sewer rod
C. flat sewer rod
D. closet auger
150. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. chisel
B. spiral ratchet pipe reamer
C. plumb
D. lever rod

150. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. heavy duty chain wrench
B. adjustable wrench
C. chain block
D. closet auger

151. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. Flat screw driver
B. Philip Screw driver
C. torque wrench
D. closet auger

152. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. flaring tool
B. vise grip
C. plunger
D. lever type tube bender
153. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you
name the type of tool?
A. flaring tool
B. vise grip
C. pliers
D. lever type tube bender

154. A _______________ for use with brass pipe in a regular pipe vise is made by cutting a
pipe coupling in half lengthwise and then lining it with sheet metal.
A. friction clamp
B. vise grip
C. pliers
D. flaring tool

155. In Figure 1-A, how many p-traps are needed for the system?
A. 3
B. 2
C. 6
D. 4

156. Length measured along the center line of the pipe and fittings.
A. Length
B. Developed Length
C. Horizontal Distance
D. Straight line

157. A straight line that passes through the center of a circle and divides it in half.
A. Diameter
B. Diagonal line
C. Horizontal line
D. Broken line

158. Any physical connection between a city water supply and any waste pipe, soil
pipe, sewer, drain, or any private or uncertified water supply. Any potable water
supply outlet which is submerged or can be submerged in waste water and/or
any other source of contamination.
A. Center tap
B. Linear Connection
C. Permanent Connection
D. Cross connection

159. A device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water to a fixture for

flushing purposes; powered by direct water pressure.
A. Float valve
B. Foot valve
C. Flushometer valve
D. Gate valve
160. A device located at the bottom of the tank for flushing water closets and similar
fixtures.
A. Float valve
B. Gate valve
C. Flush valve
D. Check valve

161. A plumber licensed to install and to assume responsibility for contractual

agreements pertaining to plumbing and to secure any required permits.
A. Master Plumber
B. Journeyman plumber
C. Sanitary Engineer
D. Mechanical Engineer

162. The piping from the roof which carries rainwater.

A. Roof Drain
B. Gutter
C. Downspout
D. Storm drainage

163. Any pipe which conveys to the building drain or building sewer the discharge
of one or more water closets and/or the discharge of any other fixture receiving
fecal matter, with or without the discharge from other fixtures.
A. Waste pipe
B. Soil pipe
C. Indirect waste pipe
D. Storm drainage pipe

164. Drain pipe which receives one or more wastes which require treatment before
entry into the normal plumbing system; the special waste pipe terminates at the
treatment device on the premises.
A. Combine drainage pipe
B. Soil pipe
C. Indirect waste pipe
D. Special waste pipe

165. Any pipe installed in a vertical position or which makes an angle of not more
than 45° from the vertical.
A. Horizontal pipe
B. Slant pipe
C. Vertical pipe
D. Leader

166. Biological decomposition of organic matter with the production of ill smelling
products. It usually takes place where there is a deficiency of oxygen.
A. Digestion
B. Aeration
C. Putrefaction
D. Liquifaction
167. A receptacle which receives the discharge of a drainage system or part thereof,
and is designed and so constructed to separate solids from liquids to discharge
into the soil through a system of open-joint or perforated piping, or into a
disposal pit.
A. Septic Tank
B. Sewage Pit
C. Holding Tank
D. Lagoon

168. Also called house sewer. That part of the horizontal piping of a drainage
system extending from the building drain, storm drain and/or sub-soil drain to
its connection into the point of disposal, and carrying the drainage of but one
building or part thereof.
A. Indirect waste pipe
B. Storm drain
C. Waste pipe
D. Building sewer

169. The accumulated suspended solids of sewage deposited in tanks, beds or

basins, mixed with sufficient water to form a semi liquid mass.
A. Floating scum
B. Sludge
C. Grease and oil
D. Silt

170. The vertical main of a system of soil, waste or vent piping.

A. Downspout
B. Stack
C. Leader
D. Riser

171. Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere (may be termed a
negative pressure).
A. Vacuum
B. High pressure
C. Low pressure
D. Atmospheric pressure

172. A vent which is connected into the same stack into which the fixtures discharge.
Serves more than one fixture, it is one type of circuit vent.
A. Wet vent
B. Vent stack
C. Stack vent
D. Loop vent

173. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the
purpose of preventing pressure changes in stacks.
A. Yoke vent
B. Stack stack
C. vent vent
D. Loop vent
174. _______is defined as the gravitational force exerted on a given mass at a particular
location.
A. Acceleration
B. Mass
C. Weight
D. Gravity

175. _______is defined as mass per unit volume.

A. Acceleration
B. Weight
C. Density
D. Specific weight

176. _______referred to as weight density is defined as the weight per unit volume.
A. Density
B. Mass
C. Acceleration
D. Specific Weight

177. _______is defined as the force per unit area.

A. Weight
B. Pressure
C. Acceleration
D. Density

178. An act to regulate the trade of master plumber.

A. RA 1378
B. RA 7920
C. PD 1096
D. RA 1596

179. Persons applying for admission to the examination as herein provided, shall, prior to
the date of the examination, establish to the satisfaction of the Board of Examiners,
that he:
a. Is at least __________ years of age;
b. Is a citizen of the Philippines;
c. Is of good moral character
d. Is at least a high school graduate;
e. Has at least five years of experience in actual plumbing work under the supervision
of a registered master plumber.
A. nineteen
B. eighteen
C. twenty one
D. twenty

180. RA 1378 was approved on ___________________.

A. June 18, 1945
B. June 18, 1935
C. June 18, 1955
D. June 18, 1965