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Seat MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 07:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PLUMBING CODE SETA INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED. MULTIPLE CHOICE, 1. An act to regulate the trade of Master Plumber. a. RA 1364 c. RA 6541 b. RA 1378 d. RA 9514 What do you call to this device that is being used tacitculate hot water to the plumbing system? a. overhead feed b. up feed c. pump circuit system [Link] water recirculating pump 3. Shall not act in an unprofessiéMal manner and demand any remuneration other than his/hem “@figinal charges except for additional services not covered(in the basic contract. a. Code of Ethics No. 1 ©. Code of Ethics No. 5 b. Code of Ethics No. 3 d. Code of Ethics No. 7 4, What is the minimum numbeéb, of LAV for 200 males? (Assembly Places - Theatres, Auditoritms, Convention Halls, etc. - for permanent employee use) a2 e.4 b.3 a5 shall not a@vert!S® in self-laudatory language, act in any manner an engage af an} practice which tend to bring dishonor to the dignitY of “he Registered Master Plumber, the National Master PluwB@rs a¥sociation of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and the plumbing profésittn. a, GodeMof Ethics No. 1 c. Code of Ethics No. 5 bode of Ethics No. 3 d. Code of Ethies No. 7 6. QTt shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether acting as principal, servant, agent or employee, to do or cause to be done any plumbing or drainage work for which a permit is required without securing prior permit from the Office of the Building Official having jurisdiction under the a. DEWH ce. City Mayors b. DILG d. All of the above MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 1 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 2 PLUMBING CODE, SET A 7. The invert of the inlet pipe shall be at a level not less than Lo. qL. itis as iB above the invert of the outlet pipe a. 32 mn c. 40.8 mm b. 38 mn d. 50.8 mn The inlet compartment of any septic tank shall be of the total capacity of the tank, nor less than 2.0 m? liquid capacity. a. not less than two-thirds c. not less than one-half b. not less than one-thirds d. not less than twice The pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to the trap. a. trap ©. tailpiece b. trap arm a. outlet, Shall not allow the use of his/her licensegas registered Master Plumber for a fee to an unlicensed Master Plumber\in plumbing works without his/her personal supervision a. Code of Ethics No. 1 cf Code of Ethics No. 5 b. Code of Ethics No. 3 deCede of Ethics No. 7 What ig the minimum width of, the @hlet compartment of a septic tank? a. 600mm ce. 900mm b. 750mm d. 1500mm It refers to the xresbstance delivered by streaming water with fittings and inside surface of the pipe a. force ©. pressure b. friction d. velocity Consists @F stwo “Independently acting internally loaded check valves,@a Qdiggerential pressure relief valve, four properly located Best cocks and two isolation gate valves. a. De c. RP biyPVE d. AVE Distribution boxes shall be designed to insure flow and shall baPinstalled on a level concrete slab in natural or compacted soil. a. equal ce. more b. less d. none of the above To receive the discharge from aeration, what is installed at the bottom portion of the soil stack where the house drain is connected? a. aerator ©. Sovent system b. deaerator d. ventilation MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 2 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 3 PLUMBING CODE, SET A 16. Airgap lesa than 25 mm shall only be approved as a permanent part 1ye 1g. 19. 20. a1. 23. of a listed assembly that has been tested under actual backflow conditions with vacuums of from a. 0 to 65 om. of mercury 0 to 36 cm. of mercury to 60 cm. of mercury . 0 to 63.5 cm. of mercury hog Fixture outlets shall not be connected to the horizontal, exereta drainage piping system within how many meters from anygverticalto horizontal change of direction of a stack containing) “Suds- producing fixtures. a. 3.0m ce. 1.2m b. 2.4m d. 1.5m It is a plece of a framework that expels sewaye nd greywater from a building and controls pneumatic stress, in the waste-framework channels to help free stream. a, Sanitary sewer system c. DWV’ system b. Storm sewer [Link] system Where two or more drain lines@are(ingtalled, an approved of sufficient size to receive Uater@l Wines shall be installed at the head of each disposal fietl, a. distribution box c. septic tank b. seepage pit d. disposal field A hose connection) with two-gated outlets permitting two connections ofthe Same or smaller coupling diameter to be taken from a singl@ supply line. a. Wye ©. Sanitary tee b. Tee d. 1/8 bend Al1(Béetion& of a plumbing drainage and vent system must be tested with a. water ©. air or water b-\any liquid a. air The inverts of all outlets shall be level and the invert of the inlet shall be at least above the outlets. a. 25.4 mm cc. 101.6 mm b. 50.8 mn d. 104.6 min That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above. a. Branch b. Storey MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 3 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 4 PLUMBING CODE SETA c. Riser d. Stack 24, The requirements for installation of grease interceptors exclude a. fast-food restaurants b. apartment buildings with up to 100 dwelling units c. hospitals d. hotels 25. Tube made of plastic material and colored black. The @cross- sectional shape is normally oval and is denoted by ita) olltside diameter or ©.D. Normally used as water service connger?6n Bom main to meter. a. Polyethylene c. PVC b. Polybutylene d. PVDF 26. A valve actuated by stem screw, and hand wheel, suited on installation that calle for throttling a. foot valve c.@@figle Valve b. gate valve d. globe valve 27. The 22 basic Principles of mastefpplumbing ie enumerated in what section of RA 1378? a. Section 2 ©. Section 12 b. Section 5 d. Section 13 28. The pressure existing withoW® any flow motion a. Residual pressure c. Atmospheric pressure b. Static pressurg d. Negative pressure 29, What ie the maflamum Of number of water closet required at office with 20 persons? al a3 b. 2 a4 30. What dspthe minimum number of WC for 100 males? [Assembly Places spheatres, Auditoriums, Convention Halls, etc. - for public use ao o. 3 b. 2 a4 3lQjwhat is the minimum pressure used in water test for drainage system? a. 15 psi c. 15 ft head b. 10 psi 4.10 ft head 32. All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with their connection a. plumbing system b. piping system MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 4 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 5 PLUMBING CODE, SET A c. sewer system a. sanitary system 33. It is the required pressure to test water supply system a. 100% of used water pressure b. 150% of used water pressure c. 2008 of used water pressure d. 2508 of used water pressure 34, Inlet and outlet pipe fittings or baffles, and coffpartment partitiona shall have a free vent area of the ouse sewer or private sewer discharging therein to provide free|yentilation above the water surface from the disposal field @m s@epage pit through the septic tank, house sewer, and stack to th@jouter air. equal to the required cross-sectional area 1.5 times the required cross-sectional area twice the required crosa-sectional area 2% times the required cross-sectional area poop 35. What is the slope of a waste pipes“ethma minimum size of 3” horizontal pipe? a.% inch per foot €,dPinch per foot b. % inch per foot 4% inch per foot 36. What is the minimum size gf waterYsupply pipe to a lavatory? a. 13 mm c. 10 mm b. 19 mm 4. 25 mm 37. A branch vent thét perferms its functions for two (2) or mare traps. a. vent system ©. individual vent b. relief vent d. group vent 38. On what@@ate the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines was approved? a. Ginea 8) 1955 c. January 28, 1959 ba June is, 1954 d. January 18, 1956 39. What is the minimum pressure required to test water supply system? a.) 100% of used water pressure B. 150% of used water pressure c. 200% of used water pressure d. 250% of used water pressure 40. The part of the plumbing system extending 0.6 m from the inner face of the foundation wall of the building to the junction with another sewer a, house sewer b. storm sewer MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 5 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 6 PLUMBING CODE SETA c. sanitary sewer d. building drain 41. What is the minimum size of p-trap for floor drain? 42. 43. 44, 45. 46. 47, 4a. 49, a. 2” oc. 4" b. 3” d. 6” Allowing for friction and other pressure loss the available water pressure for fixture is a. 30 psi c. 15 pei b. 20 psi d. 45 psi What is the maximum fixture unit loading allowed on 5isin€h waste atack? a. four c. sixteen, b. six d. two That part of plumbing system extending frompoint 0.6-m of the inner face of the foundation wall of budl@ing to the junction with another sewer. a. house sewer Ce sanitary sever b. storm sewer @. building drain The drainage aystem or any paf@)theveof shall not be covered until a. After a plumbing inspect@BQhas)been called b. It has been tested c. It has been inspected d. It has been approved, Cast iron piping is10 ft length installed horizontally, shall be supported at diferval® of not more than a. 12 ft ce. 5 ft b. 15 ft, a. 10 tt The air test for a plumbing drainage and vent system shall be made by attaehing the air compressor or other test apparatus to aim The lowest fixture outlet available b, The highest vent opening i. Any suitable opening GMA dishwasher waste opening The waste pipe from a domestic dishwashing machine connected to a food-waste disposer unit must have a/an a. Soft-seat check valve ©. Backflow preventer valve b. Approved air-gap fitting d. Nonrising stem gate valve The drainage pipe running from outside a buildings foundation to the main sewer. MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 6 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 7 PLUMBING CODE, SET A a. Building drain c. Waste drain b. Sever d. Storm drain 50. To ensure effectiveness, the wastes entering the grease interceptor must not exceed the manufacturer’s rated capacity. For this reason, a must be installed a. clarifier c. swing check valve b. balancing valve d. flow control Sl. A freestanding drinking fountain may connect to the draina@ess¥stem of a building a. by using an approved air-gap fitting b. by an indirect waste method ¢. through an individual p-trap only d. provided the waste outlet is no more than 10 feat from a vent 52. Is a device located at the bottom of the tank For the purpose of flushing water closet and similar fixtdFés a. Gate valve ©. FluShometer valve b. Flush valve dé? Elush tank 53. The scope of plumbing practig® @8 shumerated in what section of the Plumbing Law? a, Section 2 ©. Section 12 b. Section 5 d. Section 13 54. Joints in lead pans @plin@fs shall be a. Wiped c. Threaded b. Caulked d. Burned 55. The lowest qobti@m, of the interior part of any pipe or conduit that is nét gertical a. Leadér c. Grade b. Lateral) d. Invert 56. Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infe@bious, or irritating materials, provide one lavatory for @. each three persons c. each five persona bépeach four persons d. each six persons 57. “The side walls shall extend at least above the liquid depth a. 304.9 mm cy 228.6 mm b. 50.8 mm d. 104.6 mm 58. Any joint or seam obtained by the joining of metal parts in a plastic molten state. a. welded joint ¢. both a &b b. seam d. none of the above MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 7 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page @ PLUMBING CODE SETA 59. Joints in copper pans or liners shall be 60. él. 62. 63. o4y 65. a. Soldered c. either a orb b. Brazed d. neither All whirlpool bathtubs shall comply with the following requirements, except a. a removable panel of sufficient dimension shall be provided for access to the pump b. the circulation pump shall be located below the cxown WeiMof the trap c. the pump and the circulation piping shall be s@Bf=draining to minimize water retention d. suction fittings on whirlpool bathtubs shall G8mply with the listed standards A baffle type fitting shall hav area of the connecting sewer pipgaud @iet less than a horizontal dimension when measured af? thé inlet and outlet pipe inverts. a. 101.6 mm @. 104.6 mm b. 102.6 mm d. 106.6 mn © the@@quivalent cross-sectional Horizontally installed Bipitig ust be supported at sufficiently close intervals to a. carry the weightlef th@ pipe b. carry the weightef the pipe and its content c. prevent stxins orpstresses d. prevent saqging ALL piping installed in corrosive type material shall be a. figst @pproved by the plumbing official b. Supported properly @MQprotected properly [Link] with manufacturer’s recommendations ® trap depending on movable parts to retain its seal may a. be used for fixtures with clear water waste only b. not be used under any circumstances ©. be used if first approved by plumbing official d. be used when approved by ASME Standards What do you call to the combination of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen? a. ice b. water MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 8 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 9 PLUMBING CODE, SETA ce. liquid d. fluid 66. What is the maximum distance allowed for the trap of the floor or. 6g. 69. 7. 72. 73. drain to be placed below the finished floor line to facilitate cleaning in case of line trouble? a. 300 mm ce. 500 mm b. 400 mm 4. 600 mm Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are required to be accessible on ‘péadily acceasible. a. Machine c. Regulating Equigment, b. Controls d. Pipes The inlet and outlet pipe or baffle shall extend above and at least 304.8 mm below the water surfac a. 101.6 mm cc. 10460 mm b. 102.6 min a. 106.6, ri Distribution boxes shall be coated om the Gimside with a or other approved method acceptable t@ tH Administrative Authority. a. bituminous coating eftubber coating b. paint coating d. all of the above The size of a trap arm ma change direction without the use of a cleanout when such dire@bionpd’es not exceed 90° a. Less than 76mm diaieter . Larger than 76ruqf@iathet@r cd . Less than 102mm diameter 2 . Larger thang@emn ddameter Cleanouts(6ngth@)seal of a trap are prohibited on a. ResidentialMtavatory traps ¢. Stall shower traps b. Conmereial sink traps d. Barber shop sink traps Rhy pact of a piping system that extends horizontally at an appréved grade, with or without vertical extensions from the main to plumbing fixtures. a. Lateral c. Branch drain b. Continuous pipe d. Branch Any part of a drainage system that extends horizontally at a slope from a soil or waste stack, with or without lateral or vertical extensions, on two or more floors. a. Horizontal branch b. Horizontal pipe MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 9 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 10 PLUMBING CODE SETA c. Fixture drain d. Combination fixture drain 74, Satisfactory hanger which supports any piping must be a. of same material as piping b. accessible c. same size as pipe used d. of sufficient strength 75. When floor drainage is required for a cold storage room@used, for storing or holding food or drink, the drain must be comneeted>to the sanitary drainage system through a a. direct waste b. floor drain with strainer c. trap with trap primer d. indirect waste 76. Who shall appoint the Board of Examiners for\Magter Plumber? a, Commissioner of Civil Service b. PRC Commissioner c. President of the Philippines d. BOMP, 77, when provided with water outlets fof)/such space, a 610 mm width of wash sink or 457 mm diameter of @ircular basin, shall be a. considered equivalent to ne lavatory b. considered equivalent tesone water closet c. considered equivalent|to éne kitchen sink d. considered equivalent téllone floor drain 78. What is the urinal per male ratio for principal worship places? a. 1 per 150 ©. 1 per 200 b. 1 per 40 d. 1 per 55 79. A comprehensive term, including all constructions for collection transportation, pumping, treatment and final disposition of sewagen a@mplubihg system besBiterage system ©. sewerage or sewerage works @ hone of the above 80. is a devi deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matters from normal wastes designed and installed to separate and retain and permits normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity. a. Interceptor ©. Both a &b b. Clarifier d. Grease trap MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Fage 10 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 11 PLUMBING CODE SETA gL. for “Sacrarium” cupsink at church altar and Baptistries font outlet shall discharge direct to the ground and not connected to the sanitary drainage system. a. water drain c. wastewater drain b. waste d. none of the above 82. What is the minimum thickness of copper pans or liners? a. Gauge No. 24 B & S or 0.5 mm thick b. Gauge No. 20 B & S or 0.8 mm thick c. Gauge No. 16 U.S. Bes or 1.6 mm thick d. None of the above @3. What is the length of the pipe that should be added\on the top of the highest fixture level to eliminate wate Rammer? a. 150 mm ©. 800. ini b. 200 mn 4.4300 mm 84, The cover of the septic tank shall Be ab l@ast above the back- vent openings. a. 304.8 mm ©. 228.6 mm b. 50.8 mn d. 106.6 mm 85. The vertical distance fromthe “Grade Line” to the highest point of the coping of a flat©koofo to the top line of a mansard roof or to the average height if the highest gable of a pitch or hip- roof. a. Branch interval c. Storey b. Height of building d. None of the above 86. It refers tothe Pressure range measured over a period of 24 hours. a. static(pressure c. normal pressure b. back@Pressute d. high pressure 87. A war cl@set consisting of a continuous trough containing water. The trough extends under two or more adjacent seats. Prohibited by heattt authorities for permanent installations. Brough c. Latrine bWashdown d. Pail flush 88. What is the maximum interval of vertical supports for lead piping? a.3m c.4m b. 1.2m dim 89, What ia the water demand for shower head? a.7.5 gpm ce. 12 gpm b. 2.5 gpm 4.15 gpm MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 11 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 12 PLUMBING CODE SETA 90. The lead shall be caulked thoroughly at the inside and outside 91. 92. 92. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. edges of the joint. After caulking, the finished joint shall not extend more than below the rim of the hub a. 25mm ce. 3.2mm b. 19mm d. 6.4mm In addition to the required incised marking, all hard-drawnecopper tubing shall be marked by means of a continuous and dndebibly colored stripe at least in width a. 1.8 mm ce. 3.2 mm b. 1.6 mm d. 6.4 mm The minimum wall thickness of a steel septié tank that can be protected from corrosion internally and extérhallly is a. Ga. 12 c. Ga. 16 b. Ga. 14 dG 26 What is the standard slope of the Buidlding drain? a. 4% Sas b. 2% a. Rainwater piping located en the exterior of a building using galvanized sheet metal Shall)not be less than a. 26 Ga c. 28 Ga b. 24 Ga d. 30 Ga Two (2} walls opposite of differing heights - add of wall area above top Of lower wall to the roof area a. 358 c. No additional area b. 50% d. None of the above A vailWe_opSned and closed by the fall and rise, respectively of an attached)ball floating on the surface of the liquid a. Bal?! joint ©. Corp stop bh. Ball cock d. Curb stop ® flushometer valve is a device used to a. Flush the contents from a toilet bowl, b. Discharge a predetermined quantity of water c. Automatically reseal floor drains d. Flush all surfaces of a floor-mounted urinal The maximum height above the trap for a clothes washer standpipe receptor is a. 0.45 m b, 0.60 m MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Page 12 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing ¢ am made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 Page 13 PLUMBING CODE SETA on joints sha a. vents b. hot water 00. A meta sleeve, calked or join to opening in inte which a plug is ewed that can be rem the interior of the pipe. ved for or examining a. flange c. threaded pipe b. ferrule d. cast pipe END MCVA PLUMBING REVIEW CENTER MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy https: //[Link]/plumbing MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy Fage 13 of 14 MCVA Plumbing Review Center MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy MASTER PLUMBING REFRESHER Sunday, June 5, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Page 14 PLUMBING CODE SETA Coane Posdied } i f ABBA EOE | SRR Ue as Ss BITS oe as CUI MASTER PLUMBER COACH plumbing exam made easy NAME: Page 14 of 14

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