1. In a building, to provide ultimate comfort to occupants ________ can be used.

A. AC

B. HVAC

C. Ventilators

D. HAC

Answer» B. HVAC

discuss

2. How many types of ventilation are there?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 2

D. 5

Answer» C. 2

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3. A fire detector cannot detect:

A. Radiation

B. Heat

C. Light

D. Smoke

Answer» C. Light

discuss

4. While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg.
A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» B. False

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5. Which of the following is not a benchmark for environmental performance assessment?
A. LEED

B. BEAM

C. GBTools

D. Gini coefficient

Answer» D. Gini coefficient

discuss

6. Which of the following parameters does not affect the lift waiting time?
A. Rated load

B. Number of stops

C. Door closing time

D. Handling capacity

Answer» D. Handling capacity

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7.
The term _________ is used to mean the free passage of clean air in a structure.

A. Circulation

B. Ventilation

C. Dissipation

D. Condensation

Answer» B. Ventilation

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8. For comfortable working, the ___________ content should be limited to about 0.6% by volume.
A. Oxygen

B. Hydrogen

C. Carbon monoxide

D. Carbon dioxide

Answer» D. Carbon dioxide

9. Where people are working, there has to be ______________ to cause proper ventilation of the
8. For comfortable working, the ___________ content should be limited to about 0.6% by volume.
premises.
A. Air change

B. Humidity

C. Temperature

D. Moisture

Answer» A. Air change

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10. The rate of amount of water vapour present to the amount it would have contained, had it been
saturated, is known as the ___________
A. Relative humidity

B. Saturated air

C. Dry bulb temperature

D. Wet bulb temperature

Answer» A. Relative humidity

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11. The_______________ plays an important role in the comfort of persons affected by ventilation
system.
A. Carbon monoxide

B. Purity of air

C. Volume of room

D. Health of occupant

Answer» B. Purity of air

discuss

12. It is quite evident that the incoming air for ventilation should be ________ in summer and
________ in winter before it enters the room.
A. cool, warm

B. warm, cool

C. humid, dry

D. dry, humid

Answer» A. cool, warm

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13. In ______________ system, the use is made of doors, windows, ventilators and skylights to make
the room properly ventilated.
A. Artificial ventilation

B. Air conditioning

C. Natural ventilation

D. Mechanical ventilation

Answer» C. Natural ventilation

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14. Exhaust system, supply system, air conditioning, etc. comes under ________ type of ventilation
system.
A. Natural

B. Mechanical

C. Man made

D. Doors

Answer» B. Mechanical

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15. The term __________ is used to indicate the science of controlling air with respect to humidity,
temperature, movement of air, bacteria content, etc.
A. Air conditioning

B. Circulation

C. Condensation

D. Conditioning

Answer» A. Air conditioning

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16. _____________ is the process by which the required amount of moisture is added in the air.

A. Dehumidification

B. Humidification

C. Absorption

D. Condensation

Answer» B. Humidification
16. _____________ is the process by which the required amount of moisture is added in the air.

discuss

17. the maximum rate of air change is ______

A. 30 per min

B. 30 per hour

C. 60 per min

D. 60 per hour

Answer» D. 60 per hour

discuss

18. Viscous type filters are made of screens of spilt wire and coated with non-drying viscous oil in
order to catch and remove the dust particles from the incoming air.
A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» A. True

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19. The type of wiring depends on ............................

A. Location and consumers budget

B. Durability and cost

C. Safety and appearance

D. All of the above

Answer» D. All of the above

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20. The types of internal wiring used in domestic installations are ..........................

A. Cleat wiring

B. CTS / RTS wiring

C. Metal / PVC conduit wiring

20. The types of internal wiring used in domestic installations are ..........................

D. All the above

Answer» D. All the above

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21. .................. type of wiring uses insulated cables supported in porcelain cleats

A. Cleat

B. CTS/RTS

C. Metal

D. PVC conduit or PVC capping

Answer» A. Cleat

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22. In cleat wiring. cleats shall be fixed at distances not greater than.................. cm apart and at
regular intervals.
A. 50

B. 60

C. 65

D. 70

Answer» B. 60

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23. Which is the most type of wirings used in domestic applications?

A. Conduit wiring

B. Cleat wiring

C. Batten wiring

D. None of these

Answer» A. Conduit wiring

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24. What is the property of insulating materials?

A. Prevents the unwanted flow of current

B. Allows the unwanted flow of current

24. What is the property of insulating materials?

C. Increases the unwanted flow of current

D. Decreases the unwanted flow of current

Answer» A. Prevents the unwanted flow of current

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25. A shorter center distance is always preferred in belt drives.

A. Yes due to stability

B. No due to stability

C. Yes due to instability

D. No due to instability

Answer» A. Yes due to stability

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26. ________________ Gas hampers oxygen from reaching the brain.

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Carbon monoxide

C. Nitrogen peroxide

D. Hydrogen

Answer» B. Carbon monoxide

discuss

27. ____________________ gas overestimates the rate of breathing and it is thus responsible for
increasing the intake of other toxic gases.
A. Hydrogen sulphide

B. Carbon monoxide

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Nitrogen dioxide

Answer» C. Carbon dioxide

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28. During fire, the human body can withstand temperature upto __________

A. 150°C
28. During fire, the human body can withstand temperature upto __________

B. 120°C

C. 200°C

D. 80°C

Answer» B. 120°C

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29. The content of oxygen is normally ________% in air.

A. 100

B. 50

C. 73

D. 21

Answer» D. 21

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30. The hazard with concerns damage or destruction of building itself is known as the __________

A. Internal hazard

B. Building hazard

C. Surrounding hazard

D. Personal hazard

Answer» A. Internal hazard

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31. It is found that _______ are not seriously affected until very high temperature of 1200°C to 1300°
is reached.
A. Plastic

B. Limestone

C. Sandstone

D. Brick

Answer» D. Brick

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32. Noise is
A. an unwanted noise

B. an irritant

C. a source of stress

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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33. Sound is measured in

A. Hertz

B. Decibel

C. ppm

D. none of the above

Answer» A. Hertz

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34. What is called for the collection of rainwater for use?

A. Rain collection

B. Rainwater harvesting

C. Rain digging

D. Rain water pumping

Answer» B. Rainwater harvesting

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35. What is called for the method of removing dust and other particles from water using filters?

A. Filtration

B. Sublimation

C. Rainwater harvesting

D. Evaporation

Answer» A. Filtration

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36. How many methods of rainwater harvesting are there?

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

D. Four

Answer» B. Two

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37. Why should people implement rainwater harvesting?

A. In order to play with the water

B. In order to use during scarcity of water

C. In order to pour the rain water directly to the sewage

D. In order to time pass

Answer» B. In order to use during scarcity of water

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38. Rainwater harvesting increases the groundwater levels.

A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» A. True

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39. When does Green building take place?

A. During the design phase of the building’ s development

B. During the construction phase of the building’ s development

C. After construction of the building

D. None of above

Answer» A. During the design phase of the building’ s development

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40. Green building considers environmental, social, and _______ impacts of a building.

A. technological

B. economic

C. political

D. None of above

Answer» B. economic

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41. Which of the following practice applied in sustainable planning?

A. Energy audits

B. Site appraisals

C. Waste management plan

D. all of above

Answer» B. Site appraisals

discuss

42. Sustainable building design does not include...

A. energy conservation.

B. Indoor Air Quality.

C. Town Planning.

D. all of above

Answer» C. Town Planning.

discuss

43. What does LEED stand for?

A. Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design

B. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

C. Leadership in Energy Emissions Design

D. all of above

Answer» B. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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44. Building which utilizes solar energy such as solar film effectively ________heat gain during the
winter, and ________ heat gain during the summer.
A. increases; reduces

B. reduces; increases

C. reduces; reduces

D. None of above

Answer» A. increases; reduces

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45. ________ ventilation requires less energy, capital and maintenance costs, and contributes less
GHG emissions.
A. Mechanical

B. Natural

C. Automatic

D. None of above

Answer» B. Natural

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46. Which of the following is not considered a renewable energy source?

A. Geothermal

B. Solar

C. Coal

D. all of above

Answer» C. Coal

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47. A _______ building material can be made into new products again and again.

A. recyclable

B. reusable

C. repairable

D. None of above

Answer» A. recyclable

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48. When does Sustainable Construction take place?
A. During the design phase of a building’ s development

B. During the construction phase of a building’ s development

C. After construction of the building

D. None of above

Answer» B. During the construction phase of a building’ s development

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49. Sustainable construction considers the ____________ and ____________ impacts of construction
activities on the surrounding neighborhood.
A. operational; economical

B. environmental; operational

C. environmental; social

D. None of above

Answer» C. environmental; social

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50. In a ventilator, top edge of shutter opens,

A. Outside

B. Inside

C. Sideways

D. Does not open

Answer» B. Inside

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51. Economy can be achieved in doors, windows, ventilator by:

A. No frame

B. Less width

C. Steel frames

D. Less height

Answer» C. Steel frames

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52. MCB stands for
A. Miniature Circuit Breaker

B. Mono circuit breaker

C. Mega circuit breaker

D. None

Answer» A. Miniature Circuit Breaker

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53. RCCB stands for

A. Relive current circuit breaker

B. Residual Current Circuit Breaker

C. Residential circuit code breaker

D. None

Answer» B. Residual Current Circuit Breaker

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54. Advantages of Cleat Wiring:

A. It is simple and cheap wiring system

B. Cleat wiring system installation is easy and simple.

C. Inspection is easy and simple.

D. All of above

Answer» D. All of above

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55. Batten Wiring also called

A. CTS

B. TRS

C. Both a and b

D. None

Answer» C. Both a and b

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56. Repairing and maintenance is easy in

A. Conduit wiring

B. Cleat wiring

C. Wooden casing and capping wiring

D. CTS or TRS or PVC sheath wiring

Answer» A. Conduit wiring

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57. There are additional types of conduit wiring according to Pipes installation

A. Surface or open Conduit type

B. Recessed or concealed or underground type Conduit

C. Both a and b

D. None of these

Answer» C. Both a and b

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58. Cleat wiring system is a temporary wiring system?

A. Yes

B. No

C. none

D. all

Answer» A. Yes

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59. In direct current (DC), the electric charge (current) only flows in ___direction.

A. Two

B. One

C. Three

D. None

Answer» B. One

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60. AC means
A. Alternate current

B. All current

C. Alter current

D. Non

Answer» A. Alternate current

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61. DC means
A. Double current

B. Dry current

C. Direct current

D. None

Answer» C. Direct current

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62. DC current flows in one direction, while ac current rises from zero to a maximum, then falls to
zero in one direction, then rises to a maximum, then falls to zero in the opposite direction.
A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» A. True

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63. DC current transfers better over longer distances than ac current.

A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» B. False

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64. An ac wave shape could be a sine wave, square wave, or saw tooth wave.

A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» A. True

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65. 2 way switching means having two or more switches in different locations to control _____ lamp

A. One

B. Two

C. None

D. All of above

Answer» A. One

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66. In a single phase power supply, the power is supplied through two wires called

A. Phase

B. Neutral

C. Both a and b

D. None

Answer» C. Both a and b

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67. The voltage of single phase supply is ____

A. 230 v

B. 220 v

C. 110 v

D. 500 v

Answer» A. 230 v

discuss
68. The voltage of three phase supply____

A. 450 v

B. 415 v

C. 220 v

D. 230 v

Answer» B. 415 v

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69. For a gold LEED certification, how many points are required?

A. 40-49

B. 60-79

C. 50-59

D. 80-110

Answer» B. 60-79

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70. Which of the below green building in India has received a platinum LEED certification?

A. Dabur India, Chandigarh

B. Logix Cyber Park, UP

C. Unitech Commercial Tower, Chandigarh

D. Suzlon One Earth, Pune

Answer» D. Suzlon One Earth, Pune

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71. Which of the below is a global scale environmental issue?

A. Eutrophication

B. Regional ozone

C. Climate change

D. Pollution

Answer» C. Climate change

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72. LEED is a building rating system developed and maintained by

A. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

B. The US Department of Energy

C. The US Environmental Protection Agency

D. The US Green Building Council

Answer» D. The US Green Building Council

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73. Green building practices include

A. Only energy efficiency.

B. Only recycled materials

C. Only Environmental Protection

D. All of these

Answer» D. All of these

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74. the difference of temperature between the outside air and inside air tends to the deposition of
moisture in the room surfaces known as ___________
A. Ventilation

B. Diffusion

C. Condensation

D. Dissipation

Answer» C. Condensation

discuss

75. the ________________ plays an important role in the comfort of persons affected by ventilation
system.
A. Carbon monoxide

B. Purity of air

C. Volume of room

D. Health of occupant

Answer» B. Purity of air

discuss
76. Wastewater from different sources like bathrooms, kitchens and wash basins is called ______

A. Sewage

B. Garbage

C. Sullage

D. Discharge

Answer» C. Sullage

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77. Which of the following conditions is not suitable for the disposal of excreta or sewage?

A. The waste does not pollute the ground surface

B. It is not exposed to the atmosphere

C. It should be accessible for children

D. It does not give odour nuisance

Answer» C. It should be accessible for children

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78. In urban cities like Bangalore, which of the water carriage system is used?

A. Separate system

B. Combined system

C. Partially combined system

D. Partially separate system

Answer» A. Separate system

discuss

79. The relatively clean wastewater from baths, sinks, washing machines and other kitchen appliance
is called ________
A. Grey water

B. Black water

C. Yellow water

D. Wastewater

Answer» A. Grey water

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80. The overall purpose of sanitation is to maintain the green environment alone.

A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» B. False

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81. The direction of water in filter beds is reversed for ______

A. Filtration

B. Cleaning

C. Decreasing velocity

D. Decreasing flow

Answer» B. Cleaning

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82. Rapid filtration is used as the _______ clarifying step in municipal water treatment plants.

A. First

B. Second

C. Intermediate

D. Final

Answer» D. Final

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83. _______ indicates the freshness of grey water.

A. Turbidity

B. Color

C. Temperature

D. COD

Answer» B. Color

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84. The type of wastewater from the flushing operation of toilet is __________

A. Green water

B. Red water

C. Black water

D. Brown water

Answer» C. Black water

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85. The full form of BOD is __________

A. Biodegradable oxygen demand

B. Biological oxygen demand

C. Biochemical oxygen demand

D. Bandwidth on demand

Answer» C. Biochemical oxygen demand

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86. Which of the following actions may best help maintain human comfort even in an increased indoo
temperature?
A. Lowering the humidity

B. Re-circulating the air supply

C. Lowering the lighting intensity

D. Increasing the ventilation rate

Answer» A. Lowering the humidity

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87. Combination system consists of supply system and __________ system.

A. Plenum

B. Air conditioning

C. Exhaust

D. Natural

Answer» C. Exhaust

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88. In horizontal belt, the loose side is generally kept on the bottom.

A. True

B. False

C. none

D. all

Answer» B. False

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89. For ventilation Which action is required?

A. wind action

B. stack effect

C. both

D. none

Answer» C. both

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90. The systems installed in buildings to make them comfortable, functional, efficient and safeis called
_________________
A. AC

B. Noise Protection

C. Mechanical Services

D. Building Services

Answer» D. Building Services

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91. Objectives of Building Services

A. Provide comfortable living to its occupants

B. Improve efficiency of the users

C. Maintain health of the occupants

D. all of above

Answer» D. all of above

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92. Apartments, flats, Bungalows are _________type of building

A. Residential Building

B. Commercial building

C. privet building

D. educational building

Answer» A. Residential Building

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93. Building structures which are used for the storage, handling, manufacture of materials which are
liable to burn with extreme rapidity and prove hazardous to health building or building contents
are called ____________
A. Assembly Building

B. Hazardous building

C. mercantile building

D. all of the above

Answer» B. Hazardous building

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94. Air conditioning is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» A. Mechanical system

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95. Oxygen and Nitrogen gas in hospitals is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» A. Mechanical system

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96. Fire protection system is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» A. Mechanical system

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97. Fuse, LCB, ELCB is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» B. Electrical system

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98. Lifts, Elevators, escalators is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» C. Building operation system

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99. Automated parking is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» C. Building operation system

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100. Lawn sprinklers is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» D. Multiple services

101. Water proofing treatment is one type of

A. Mechanical system

B. Electrical system

C. Building operation system

D. Multiple services

Answer» D. Multiple services

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102. Aims of good lighting

A. To promote work and other activities carried out within the building.

B. To promote the safety of the people using the building.

C. To create a pleasing environment and a sense of well-being for the occupants

D. all of above

Answer» D. all of above

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103. Principles of lighting

A. Planning the brightness pattern.

B. Recommended values of illumination.

C. Lighting for movement about a building

D. all of above

Answer» D. all of above

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104. The value of Illumination in lux of Residential building

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» A. 100-150-200

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105. The value of Illumination in lux of Schools

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» B. 200-300

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106. The value of Illumination in lux of stairs

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» A. 100-150-200

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107. The value of Illumination in lux of Reading room

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» C. 300

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108. The value of Illumination in lux of Industrial building

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» D. 100-450

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109. The value of Illumination in lux of Airport building

A. 100-150-200

B. 200-300

C. 300

D. 100-450

Answer» C. 300

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110. Due to light sources within the field of vision is called_________

A. Direct glare

B. Reflected glare

C. Veiling Glare

D. Glare

Answer» A. Direct glare

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111. Due to reflection from light sources or surfaces of excessive brightness is called_________

A. Direct glare

B. Reflected glare

C. Veiling Glare

D. Glare

Answer» B. Reflected glare

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112. where the peripheral field is comparatively very bright is called_________

A. Direct glare

B. Reflected glare

C. Veiling Glare

D. Glare

Answer» C. Veiling Glare

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113. Excessive contrast or abrupt and large changes in brightness produces the effect of ______

A. Direct glare

B. Reflected glare

C. Veiling Glare

D. Glare

Answer» D. Glare

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114. Total quantity of light emitted from a point source of light per second is called____________

A. luminous flux

B. luminous intensity

C. Illuminance

D. Lumen

Answer» A. luminous flux

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115. It is the SI unit of luminous is called____________

A. luminous flux

B. luminous intensity

C. Illuminance

D. Lumen

Answer» D. Lumen

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116. Amount of luminous flux emitted from a source in any one direction per unit solid angle is
called____________
A. luminous flux

B. luminous intensity

C. Illuminance

D. Lumen

Answer» B. luminous intensity

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117. the SI unit of luminous intensity is called____________

A. glare

B. visual task

C. candela

D. Lumen

Answer» C. candela

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118. The ease and certainty with which an eye can seen an object is called____________

A. glare

B. visual task

C. candela

D. Lumen

Answer» B. visual task

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119. The light received by the earth from the sun consists how many parts?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer» B. 2

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120. The relative amount of sky illuminance depends on

A. altitude of the locality

B. The day of the year

C. The time of the day

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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121. For Indian conditions, how much solar altitude is assumed as the standard for design purposes.

A. 10

B. 12

C. 15

D. 17

Answer» B. 12

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122. The recommended design sky illuminance values for cold climate is

A. 6800

B. 8000

C. 9000

D. 10500

Answer» A. 6800

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123. The recommended design sky illuminance values for warm humid climate is

A. 6800

B. 8000

C. 9000

D. 10500

Answer» C. 9000

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124. The recommended design sky illuminance values for hot dry climate is

A. 6800

B. 8000

C. 9000

D. 10500

Answer» D. 10500

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125. The recommended design sky illuminance values for composite climate is

A. 6800

B. 8000

C. 9000

D. 10500

Answer» B. 8000

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126. The recommended design sky illuminance values for temperature climate is

A. 6800

B. 8000

C. 9000

D. 10500

Answer» C. 9000

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127. The percentage of that part of daylight illumination at a point in the interior on a given plane
which is received directly from the sky s called____________
A. internal reflected component

B. sky component

C. external reflected component

D. glare

Answer» B. sky component

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128. The ratio (or percentage) of that part of the day light illuminance at a point on a given plane whic
is received by direct reflection from external surfaces is called____________
A. internal reflected component

B. sky component

C. external reflected component

D. glare

Answer» C. external reflected component

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129. The ratio (or percentage) of that part of the daylight illuminance at a point in a given plane which
is received by direct reflection or inter-reflection from the internal surfaces is called____________
A. internal reflected component

B. sky component

C. external reflected component

D. glare

Answer» A. internal reflected component

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130. In which case artificial lighting is necessary?

A. Where the recommended illumination levels have to be obtained by artificial lighting only.

B. To supplement day lighting when the level of illumination falls below the recommended value.

C. Where visual task may demand a higher level of illumination.

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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131. Which one is not a type of metal filament lamp?

A. Vacuum type

B. Low pressure type

C. High pressure type

D. b&c

Answer» D. b & c

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132. Which is the type of incandescent lamp?

A. Carbon filament lam

B. arch lamp

C. mercury discharge lamp

D. sodium discharge lamp

Answer» A. Carbon filament lam

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133. Necessity of ventilation is ____________

A. Removal of carbon dioxide

B. To supply fresh air rich in oxygen

C. To control dust

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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134. Necessity of ventilation is ____________

A. To suppress odors & smoke

B. To reduce humidity

C. For removal of body heat

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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135. Requirement of ventilation is ____________

A. Air change

B. humidity

C. quality of air

D. all of the above

Answer» D. all of the above

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136. The minimum & maximum rate of air change is 60 per hour.

A. 1, 30

B. 30, 60

C. 1, 60

D. none of these

Answer» C. 1, 60

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137. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for living
room is
A. minimum 3

B. maximum 3

C. minimum 6

D. no need

Answer» A. minimum 3

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138. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for bathroom
is
A. minimum 3

B. maximum 3

C. minimum 6

D. no need

Answer» C. minimum 6

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139. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for passage i

A. minimum 3

B. maximum 3

C. minimum 6

D. no need

Answer» D. no need

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140. As per IS : 3362-1965 recommends the following air changes in residential buildings for kitchen is

A. minimum 3

B. maximum 3

C. minimum 6

D. no need

Answer» A. minimum 3

discuss

141. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for assembly hall

A. 2-4

B. 4-8

C. 8-12

D. 10-15

Answer» B. 4-8

discuss

142. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for bed rooms

A. 2-4

B. 4-8

C. 8-12

D. 10-15

Answer» A. 2-4

discuss

143. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for conference room

A. 2-4

B. 4-8

C. 8-12

D. 10-15

Answer» C. 8-12

discuss
144. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for cinema

A. 2-4

B. 4-8

C. 8-12

D. 10-15

Answer» D. 10-15

discuss

145. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for hospital

A. 3-5

B. 6-8

C. 6-10

D. 8-10

Answer» B. 6-8

discuss

146. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for libraries

A. 3-5

B. 6-8

C. 6-10

D. 8-10

Answer» A. 3-5

discuss

147. Requirement of air changes per hour in an enclosed area as per NBC 2005 for
factories
A. 3-5

B. 6-8

C. 6-10

D. 8-10

Answer» D. 8-10
Questions and Answers
1.
What kind of internally threaded galvanized fitting isused to close the end of an externally
threaded pipe?

A.Cap B.Plug C.Bushing D.Flange

2.
In water supply system, it is the first section of watersupply piping in a building after the
water meter.

A.Water main B.Water distributing pipe C.Building supply pipe D.Water service pipe
3.
A device used in conjunction with a fixture such aswater closet and urinal which discharges
a pre-determined quantity of water for flushing purposes. Thisdevice is actuated by direct
water pressure from branchpipes.

A.Vacuum breaker B.Flushometer valve C.Fixture trim D.Flush valve

4.
A word that is synonymous with hub; it is the enlargedend portion of a pipe into which
another pipe of the sameor different size may be inserted into.

A.Spigot B.Bell C.Body D.Flange

5.
A vertical pipe that collects sewage from fixtures suchas water closet, urinal, was basin, floor
drain, etc. viahorizontal branches

A.Waste stack B.Vent stack C.Soil branch D.Soil and waste stack
6.
Which of the following plumbing system items isconsidered a plumbing appurtenance?

A.Vacuum breaker B.Tap C.Water closet D.Swimming pool

7.
Which type of venting system is used to provideventilation to two (2) fixture traps usually
placed side-by-side or back to back?

A.Individual vent B.Common vent C.Circuit vent D.Loop vent

8.
The following are examples of plumbing fixturesEXCEPT _____________

A.Urinal B.Bidet C.Trap D.Floor drain

9.
A kind of trap seal loss resulting from change intemperature. It usually happens when fixture
is not alwaysused.

A.Backpressure B.Evaporation C.Siphonage D.Capillary action

10.
A kind of faucet with external threads provided at itsoutlet to which a hose may be attached.

A.Hose bibb B.Ball valve C.Compression faucet D.Self closing faucet

11.
What type of ventilation system is used in fixturessuch as sinks that are located away from
walls andpartitions?

A.Unit vent B.Back vent C.Ejector vent D.Looped vent

12.
Which of the following conditions qualifies the term"battery of fixtures"?

A.Fixtures of similar type and class such as agroup of water closets, lavatories, urinals, etc. B.Two or
more fixtures connected to acommon branch C.Fixtures that are adjacent to each other D.All of these
13.
Where may be a cleanout be omitted?

A.At the upper end of every horizontal soil orwaste branch B.At the base of stack C.At 1.5 m from a
fixture D.At 15 meters or less length of horizontal runof waste and soil pipe
14.
It refers to the continuous exchange of water withinthe hydrosphere, between the atmosphere,
groundsurface, underground and water surface.

A.Ecological cycle B.Atmospheric cycle C.Hydrological cycle D.Meteorological cycle

15.
The process of removing suspended matter in wateralong with some discoloration using
hydrate sulfatecommonly called alum to form a gelatinous substance;the process is also
known as flocculation

A.Filtration B.Aeration C.Ultraviolet radiation D.Coagulation

16.
What is the most common type of water distributionsystem which depends on the pressure
from the watermain

A.Direct (pressure) system B.Hydropneumatic system C.Upfeed and gravity distribution

system D.Upfeed (pump)system
17.
A water treatment process whereby salt content inwater is removed thereby rendering water
potable. Theprocess is done by heating seawater then pumping waterinto low pressure vessels
where water is partiallyvaporized. Water vapor is then condensed and turned intopotable
water.

A.Desalting B.Evaporation C.Condensation D.Desalination

18.
In the coliform group of bacteria, e. coli is present infecal matter as well those birds and other
animals. Whatis 'e' in the abbreviation e.coli?

A.Entamoeba B.Escherichia C.Excreta D.Enzyme

19.
A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least eightfeet in height (a storey height) , within
which thehorizontal branches from one storey or floor of thebuilding or structure are
connected to the stack.

A.Fixture branch B.Branch drain C.Branch pipe D.Branch interval

20.
That part of the drainage system that extends fromthe end of the building drain and conveys
its discharge tothe public sewer, private sewer, individual sewagedisposal system, or other
appropriate point disposal

A.Building sewer B.Building drain C.Building storm drain D.Building sewage pipe
21.
What property of water is characterized by its ability tostick and pull itself together. It can be
demonstrated on adripping tap where water cling to its orifice and forms tinyglobules that
stretches before it fall.

A.Capillary action B.Dissolving ability of water C.Absorption D.Surface tension

22.
Wastewater which comes from discharge of laundrytrays, lavatories, bathtubs, etc.

A.Black water B.Grey water C.Contaminated water D.Hard water

23.
Where do you install a flushometer valve?

A.Urinal B.Bathtub C.Lavatory D.Bidet

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24.
In a building, it consists of water service pipe, buildingsupply pipes and the essential branch
pipes, valves andall other appurtenances for the supply of water.

A.Water and waste service system B.Water pipeline system C.Water supply and distribution
system D.Building water service and sewage pipingsystem
25.
Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet,urinals or fixtures having similar
function, with or withoutthe discharge from other fixtures to the building drain orbuilding
sewer.

A.Soil pipe B.Waste pipe C.Building drain D.Building sewer

26.
A pipe which conveys potable water from the buildingsupply pipe to the plumbing fixtures
and other outlets.

A.Water service pipe B.Water main C.Water distributing pipe D.Building water supply pipe
27.
A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater orliquid waste free from fecal matter.

A.Waste pipe B.Soil pipe C.Soil stack D.Waste stack

28.
A suction created by the flow of liquid in pipes; apressure less than the atmospheric pressure.

A.Backflow B.Backpressure C.Siphonage D.Flow pressure

29.
A fitting or device designed and constructed toprovide, when properly vented a liquid seal
whichprevents backflow and passage of foul air and gaseswithout materially affecting the
flow of sewage orwastewater through it.

A.Trap B.Fitting C.Pipe D.Valve

30.
Which of the following devices, methods orcontraption can prevent backflow in either water
supply ordrainage system?

A.Check valve B.Backflow preventor C.Air break D.All of these

31.
A water supply pipe that extends vertically one fullstorey or more to convey water to fixture
branches orgroup of fixtures.

A.Up-pipe B.Riser C.Stack pipe D.Water stack

32.
The installation of parts of the plumbing system whichcan be completed prior to installation
of fixtures orfinishing. This includes drainage, water supply and ventpiping and other
necessary pipe supports.

A.Roughing-in B.Mock-up installation C.Pre-installation D.Setting

33.
A kind of faucet having one end that extendsdownwards about three inches long. This type
of faucet isused in kitchen sinks and drinking fountains.

A.Self- closing faucet B.Compression faucet C.Center set faucet D.Gooseneck

34.
Gutters, downspouts, leaders, catch basins, junctionboxes, area drains, etc. are components of
what systemin plumbing?

A.Sanitary drainage system B.Water supply system C.Storm drainage system D.Ventilation system
35.
A watertight compartment into which the discharge ofsanitary plumbing system or part
thereof, designed andconstructed to retain solids, digest organic matter throughperiod of
detention and to allow the liquid to dischargeinto the soil outside of the tank through a system
of open- jointed sub-surface piping or seepage pit.

A.Seepage pit B.Cesspool C.Septic tank D.Privy vault

36.
The following are components of a basic plumbingsystem EXCEPT _________.

A.Fixtures B.Valves C.Utility box D.Fittings

37.
Which of the following is a violation or contradictory tothe basic plumbing principles?

A.Plumbing system shall be maintained in asanitary and serviceable condition B.Water closet
may be located in an unlit orunventilated room C.Plumbing fixtures shall be designed
andadjusted to use minimum amount of water forflushing D.All premises intended for human
habitationshall be provided with ample and wholesomeamount of water
38.
A general term which refers to the process ofremoving contaminants from water. It involves
severalprocesses that is intended to render raw water intopotable and safe water for
consumption.

A.Water purification B.Water filtration C.Water softening D.Water desalination

39.
A kind of sewer system where both sanitary wasteand storm water can be drained into.

A.Sanitary sewer B.Waste water C.Storm sewer D.Combination sewer

40.
A source of water which can be made by excavating,digging, boring or drilling into ground
for the purpose ofobtaining water. Water obtained from this source isaccumulated in
acquifers resulting from percolation andabsorption through ground.

A.Well B.River, streams or lake C.Precipitate D.Surface run-off

41.
 A process of plugging a opening with oakum, lead orother material that are pounded into the
annular space ofa bell and spigot type of cast iron pipe.

A.Cogging B.Calking C.Caulking D.All of these

42.
Which of the following fixtures has a built-in trap?

A.Lavatory B.Floor drain C.Kitchen sink D.Water closet

43.
A portion of the sanitary drainage system installationdesigned to provide and maintain
balance atmosphericpressure within the system thereby preventing trap sealloss, back
pressure, siphonage, backflow, retardation offlow and ultimately material deterioration.

A.Soil piping system B.Ventilation system C.Storm drainage system D.Sewage disposal system
44.
What kind of fitting is used to connect a lavatory armto a drain pipe with an angle of 90
degree?

A.Wye branch B.Upright wye branch C.Sanitary tee D.Bend fitting

45.
A type of cast iron pipe having one end with bell andthe other end a spigot

A.Single hub pipe B.Standard pipe C.Double hub pipe D.Hubless pipe

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46.
That property of plumbing material that allowsmechanical deformation by extrusion,forging,
rolling, etc,without fracturing. Galvanized steel pipe has this property.

A.Malleability B.Hardness C.Ductility D.Brittleness

47.
This fitting is used to connect sections of pipes thatare perpendicular to each other. It has an
outside threadon one end and inside thread on the other.

A.Straight elbow B.Elbow reducer C.Street elbow D.Eccentric elbow reducer

48.
A prefabricated plumbing device or item that is usedto connect one or more pipes and/or
used to changedirection of straight run of pipes.

A.Fixture B.Fitting C.Appurtenance D.Fixture trim

49.
A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by meansof a circular disk that fits against the
valve seat. The planeof movement of the disk is parallel to the normal directionof flow of
water, which is turned through a tortuouspassage to direct the flow normal to the face of the
disk.
A.Gate valve B.Check valve C.Globe valve D.Angle valve
50.
A 1/8 bend or sweep is a fitting having an angleequivalent to ___________.

A.90 degree B.60 degree C.45 degree D.22 1/2 degree

51.
In back to back fixture connection, the following maybe used EXCEPT _____________.

A.Double sanitary tee B.Double wye combination C.Double inverted wye D.Double tapped tee
52.
It is provided with a valve that can be activated bymeans of a lever or a push button to release
a pre-determined quantity of water for flushing.

A.Flushometer type water closet B.Tank type water closet C.Siphon vortex water closet D.Wall hung
water closet
53.
A kind of fitting that is a combination of wye branchand 1/8 bend where the branch inlet is
parallel to thedrum; such fitting is used when connecting vent stack withsoil stack at its base.

A.Return bend B.Upright wye C.Street tee D.Sanitary tee

54.
Which kind of valve is used to control or regulate theflow of water in water supply system
along water servicepipe section?

A.Globe valve B.Angle valve C.Float valve D.Gate valve

55.
A kind of fitting that is used to connect sections ofpipes in a straight run or risers with both
ends internallythreaded.

A.Hex bushing B.Nipple C.Socket D.Face bushing

56.
Which of the following types of fitting is generally usedin sanitary drainage system
installation?

A.Wye branch B.Straight tee C.Nipple D.Union

57.
Which of the following galvanized steel pipes isprescribed as standard for most waterline
installation andcommonly specified for water supply and distributionsystem application?

A.Schedule 10 B.Schedule 30 C.Schedule 40 D.Schedule 80

58.
Which of the following galvanized steel fitting is usedto connect pipe lengths so that neither
side can beturned? This fitting is specifically used when pipes meetat a certain point along
the water line. In addition ,namely: 2 flanges and a lock nut.

A.Nipple B.Union C.Coupling D.Bushing

59.
Plastic pipes are made of what kind of plastic?

A.Thermoplastic B.Melamine resin C.Acrylic plastic D.None of the above

60.
What kind of joint is used on copper tubes whenmaking a joint?

A.Solvent cement welding B.Soldered joint C.Threaded joint D.Heat fusion joint
61.
The following is a standard size of a galvanized steelpipe EXCEPT __________.

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

62.
Which of the following is an application of coppertube?

A.Sanitary drainage system B.Vent piping system C.Hot and cold water system D.All of the above
63.
Which of the following copper tube types is theheaviest?

A.type K B.Type L C.Type M D.Type DWV

64.
A kind of pipe that is manufactured from an alloy of85% copper and 15% zinc.

A.Bronze B.Aluminum C.Brass D.Cast iron

65.
Which among the types of valves indicated belowprevents the flow of liquid inside pipes?

A.Relief valve B.Ball valve C.Angle valve D.Check valve

66.
Which type of valve is used in areas that are tight?this special type of valve has a disk with a
center pivotthat allows for throttling and control of water.

A.Butterfly valve B.Gate valve C.Globe valve D.Stop and waste valve
67.
A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by arotating drilled ball that fits tightly
against a resilient(flexible) seat in the valve body.

A.Angle valve B.Check valve C.Float valve D.Ball valve

68.
A kind of valve used to prevent or to relievedangerously high pressures in plumbing; usually
used inwater supply system. It has a control disk that is held inplace by an adjustable
connection in the spring, when thepressure becomes too high the disk is forced off its seatand
the pressure in the tank or pipe is relieved.

A.Balance valve B.Pressure relief valve C.Plug valve D.Temperature and pressure relief valve
69.
Compression coupling joint is used on what kind ofcast iron pipe?

A.Single hub B.Double hub

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C.Hubless D.Standard pipe
70.
What kind of internally threaded galvanized fitting isused to close the end of an externally
threaded pipe?

A.Cap B.Plug C.Bushing D.Flange

71.
What is the standard length of a galvanized steelpipe?

A.10 ft B.12 ft C.18 ft D.20 ft

72.
The water supply and drainage fittings which areinstalled on the fixture to control the flow of
water into thefixture and the flow of waste water from the fixture to thesanitary system.

A.Plumbing appurtenance B.Plumbing equipment C.Plumbing fixture trim D.Plumbing accesory

73.
Which of the following fittings is used in water supplysystem installation?

A.Street elbow B.Wye combination C.Upright wye branch D.Sanitary tee

74.
A flexible kind of plastic pipe that has a characteristicof being resistant to chemical and
resistant to impact. Ithas around cross sectional shape.

A.Polypropylene B.Polybutylene C.Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene D.Polyethylene

75.
What kind of valve is used to control the flow of waterfrom the water branch line to a
lavatory or a water closet?

A.Angle valve B.Float valve C.Gate valve D.Foot valve

76.
A type of water pump commonly used in houses andbuildings for transporting water from
lower to higherelevation; it contains an impeller mounted on a rotatingshaft. The rotation of
impeller increases water velocitywhile forcing water into a casing, thus converting
watervelocity into higher pressure and forcing water out of theimpeller as discharge.

A.Centrifugal pump B.Jet pump C.Rotary pump D.Reciprocating pump

77.
What kind of water meter is commonly used inresidential waterline installation?

A.Disk type B.Turbine type C.Compound type D.None of the above

78.
Which of the plumbing fixtures is also considered asanitary ware?

A.Water closet B.Lavatory C.Urinal D.All of the above

79.
Where should a float valve be installed?

A.Urinal B.Lavatory C.Cistern D.Sink

80.
What material are sanitary wares made of?

A.Ceramics B.Plastic C.Stainless steel D.Glass

81.
Which of the following water closet designs isprohibited by code due to its insanitary
features?

A.Hopper B.Plunger C.Pan D.All of these

82.
A kind of check valve used at the end of the suctionline of a pump. It is designed to prevent
water fromflowing back into the tank and causing priming problems.

A.Foot valve B.Gate valve C.Butterfly valve D.Angle valve

83.
The type of water closet with its tank located behindthe bowl.

A.Close coupled B.One-piece C.High tank D.Corner toilet

84.
What is the prescribed shape of water closet bowl forinstallation in public places such as
commercial centers,offices, airports, etc. ?

A.Round B.Elongated C.Square D.Trapezoidal

85.
Which of the following is NOT a type of water closetflushing designs?

A.Siphon vortex B.Reverse trap C.Washdown D.Washout

86.
A type of urinal having its body extended to the floor.

A.Wall hung B.Trough type C.Stall type D.Pedestal type

87.
Which of the following is considered a plumbingfixture?

A.Gate valve B.Faucet C.Water meter D.Floor drain

88.
The following devices are specifically used inpreventing backflow EXCEPT __________.

A.Butterfly valve B.Foot valve C.Backwater valve D.Check Valve

89.
How many drinking fountains may be required in atheater having an occupant load of 600?

A.2 B.4 C.6 D.8

90.
Which of the following fixture traps is classified aspermissible trap?

A.Full S trap B.P-trap C.Bell trap D.Mechanically Sealed Trap

91.
Which of the following situations/locations do notrequire a cleanout?
A.At the upper end of every horizontal soil andwaste branch B.At every branch interval along the
stack C.Any horizontal soil pipe 15 meters long orless D.At the base of every soil and waste stack
92.
A fixture having a drainage fixture unit (dfu) value of 6fu has a discharge rate of
__________

A.2 cu ft/min B.4 cu ft/min C.6 cu ft/min D.8 cu ft/min

93.
This water supply fitting type is used to changedirection and both ends are internally
threaded.

A.Street elbow B.Union elbow C.Reducing elbow D.Straight elbow

94.
What is the minimum fixture supply pipe size of alavatory ?

A.10 mm B.13 mm C.19 mm D.25 mm

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