Quiz

 1.
Which of the following plumbing code in USA does the National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines was being patterned for?
o A.
Standard Plumbing Code
o B.
ASPE Code
o C.
Uniform Plumbing Code
o D.
International Plumbing Code
 2.
What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master
Plumbing for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines?
o A.
Res. No. 2
o B.
Res. No. 1378
o C.
Res. No. 4
o D.
Res. No. 962
 3.
According to the Code, the desgign of roof gutters is based on the maximum
roof area. What is the shape of the gutter does the desgn table for storm
sewer is being based to?
o A.
Circular
o B.
Restangular
o C.
Ovate
o D.
Semi-circular
 4.
What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction of a
part of a large and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire plans
and specifications for the whole system have been submitted or approved?
o A.
Restraining order
o B.
Partial permit
o C.
Summon
o D.
Evaluation sheet
 5.
What institution standart used as a reference for joining pipes?
o A.
ASSE
o B.
ASPE
o C.
ANSI
o D.
IAPMO
 6.
What type of PVC female screws for water piping is prohibited under the
code?
o A.
Tapped
o B.
Job fabricated
o C.
Seamless
o D.
Schedule 20 screws
 7.
Within how many days upon the approval of Rep. Act No. 1378 does it require
to have a Board Examiners for Master Plumbers formed?
o A.
Thirty days
o B.
Fortyfive days
o C.
Sixty days
o D.
Fifteen days
 8.
The minimum requirement for the slope of horizontal drainage pipes between
manholes is
o A.
2%
o B.
2 1/2%
o C.
3%
o D.
4%
 9.
What kind of joint is not allowed in cast iron pipe?
o A.
Welded
o B.
Threaded
o C.
Soldered
o D.
Ball and Spigot
 10.
Who has the power to remove any member of the Board of Master Plumbers
for neglect of duty, incompetence, malpratice and unprofessional or
dishonorable conduct?
o A.
President of the Philippines
o B.
Civil Service Commisioner
o C.
Chairman of PRC Commisioners
o D.
Commision on Appointments
 11.
Which of the following is not included in a plumbing unit?
o A.
Water Meter
o B.
Floor Drain
o C.
Urinal
o D.
Laundry Tray
 12.
Who is empowered to administer the provision of Rep. Act 1378?
o A.
Office of the President

o B.
Congress of the Philippines
o C.
The Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers
o D.
Professional Regulation Commision
 13.
Who is authorized to issue rules and regulations to carry into effect the
objectives of Rep. Act 1378?
o A.
Board of Master Plumbers
o B.
Congress of the Philippines
o C.
President of the Philippines
o D.
Professional Regulation Commision
 14.
What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member
of the Board of Master Plumbers?
o A.
Thirty years old
o B.
Twenty eight years old
o C.
Thirty two years old
o D.
Thirty five years old
 15.
According to Rep. Act 1378 for at leasrt how many years must the appointee
to the Board of Master Plumbers must have been actively engaged in the
trade of plumbing?
o A.
Ten years
o B.
Eight years
o C.
Two years
o D.
Five years
 16.
Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, which of
this subject was originally split into two subject?
o A.
Practical Problems
o B.
Design And Installations
o C.
Plumbing Code
o D.
Plumbing Arithmetic
 17.
A plumbing permit shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work
authorized therein if not started for how many days?
o A.
30 days
o B.
45 days
o C.
100 days
o D.
365 days
 18.
Who was awarded as the most outstanding Registered Master Plumber for the
Year 2011?
o A.
Dave Vela
o B.
Alberto Azarcon
o C.
Alberto Cabael
o D.
Thelma Cardente
 19.
What is the fee if an expired plumbing permit is renewed?
o A.
P 150.00
o B.
Equal to the original fee
o C.
Double of the original fee
o D.
1/2 of the original fee
 20.
For at least how many working days shall a required for inspection of the
plumbing works be filed before such inspection be intended?
o A.
7 working days
o B.
5 working days
o C.
3 working days
o D.
10 working days
 21.
Who is the current chairman of the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber?
o A.
Fortunato Amosco
o B.
Virgilio Simbulan
o C.
Jessie Mariano
o D.
Valerin Maogila
 22.
For a vertical drainage line that is installed to be truly in vertical position, what
is the allowed degeree of the branch to be used?
o A.
10
o B.
45
o C.
30
o D.
60
 23.
A type of drainage and venting system with universal branch line that is
prohibited
o A.
Single
o B.
Dual
o C.
Dependent
o D.
Alternate
 24.
Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from
the ___
o A.
Lowest to the highest point
o B.
Lowest to at least ground level
o C.
Lowest to at least a 10-foot head
o D.
Lowest to at least a 5-foot head
 25.
What is the name of the professional orginazation for the Registered Master
Plumbers here in the Philippines?
o A.
National Association of Master Plumbing of the Philippines
o B.
National Association of Master Plumbers of the Phillipines
o C.
National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
o D.
National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines
 26.
Aside from Bell and Spigot, B & S in the code means
o A.
Ball and Socket

o B.
Browning and Smith
o C.
Butt and Soldered
o D.
Brown and Sharp
 27.
NAMPAP is a professional organization of Registered Master Plumber under
PRC. What is the PRC accreditation number of NAMPAP?
o A.
10
o B.
14
o C.
18
o D.
12
 28.
In what year did NAMPAP was incorporated as a professional organization?
o A.
1935
o B.
1956
o C.
1946
o D.
1968
 29.
In the water test of the entire plumbing system all openings should be tightly
closed except at
o A.
Producing cleanouts
o B.
Highest opening
o C.
Stack vent
o D.
Bleeders
 30.
Under what law did plumbing became a duly recognized profession by the
Philppine government?
o A.
Nat'l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959
o B.
Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905
o C.
Jones Law of 1907
o D.
Republic Act 1378
 31.
Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal
drain line that is
o A.
Equal to 2.0 meters
o B.
Greater than 2.0 meters
o C.
Less than 1.5 meters
o D.
None of these
 32.
What Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved after the third
reading Rep. Act 1378 otherwise known as the Plumbing Law of the
Philippines?
o A.
Third Congress
o B.
Sixth Congress
o C.
Second Congress
o D.
Fifth Congress
 33.
The cover of gravity tanks shall be vented using a screened
o A.
Return bend pipe

o B.
Upright pipe
o C.
Horizontal nipple
o D.
All of these
 34.
Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?
o A.
Antonio Mansueto Sr.
o B.
Comelio G. Odvina
o C.
Jesus Tanghal Dera
o D.
Catalino C. Casupanan
 35.
Except for plastic piping system, hot and cold water piping may be tested wtih
___
Discuss
o A.
50 psi of the working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes
o B.
100 psi air for at least 10 minutes
o C.
35 psi air for at least 15 minutes
o D.
40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes
 36.
A stack, as defined in the code, is ___
o A.
The main vent
o B.
Any vertical vent
o C.
The horizontal main of soil, waste, or vent stack
o D.
The vertical main of soil, waste, or vent piping that extends one or more stories
 37.
How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise
known as the National Building Code limits the practice of Master Plumber?
o A.
20
o B.
10
o C.
o D.
50
 38.
What is the minimum allowable interval for the support of plastic pipes when
installed vertically
o A.
2ft
o B.
5ft
o C.
1 meter
o D.
1.5 meter
 39.
In 1966- 1969, the Board of Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a
curriculum for Plumbing Engineering and approved by the Department of
Education. What was the first school that introduced the Plumbing Engineering
curriculum?
o A.
Feati University
o B.
University of the Philippines
o C.
Mapua Institute of Technology
o D.
National University
 40.
What kind of concealed connections on fixtures that it is required to provide an
access panel or utility at least 0.30 meter in its least dimension for easy
inspection and repair?
o A.
Slip joint
o B.
Ball and socket
o C.
Hubless
o D.
Flanged
 41.
A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical position
o A.
Single hub
o B.
Double hub
o C.
Double tapped tee
o D.
All of these
 42.
PD No. 1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in the
practice of the plumbing profession.What is PD No. 1185?
o A.
Accessibilty Law
o B.
Fire Code of the Philippines

o C.
Water Code of the Philippines
o D.
Code of Sanitation
 43.
To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line each cleanout should be installed
o A.
In the direction of flow
o B.
Opening upward
o C.
Vertically above flow line
o D.
All of these
 44.
The appropriate sealant that will be used to cover void spaces between pipes
and sleeves through concrete floors in the ground
o A.
Bitumen
o B.
Epoxy
o C.
Grease
o D.
Putty
 45.
For the hot and cold water distribution system, on what side should the hot
water supply be placed in combination fittings?
o A.
Left
o B.
Right
o C.
Center
o D.
None of these
 46.
According to the Fire Code of the Philippines what is the required slope of all
horizontal runs of dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?
o A.
10%
o B.
20%
o C.
5%
o D.
2%
 47.
Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each
vertical vent pipes before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or vent
stack?
Discuss
o A.
Invert of trap
o B.
Air gap of fixture
o C.
Water level inside the trap
o D.
Highest flood level rim of fixture
 48.
A kind of cleanout plugs that will be installed in case where raised heads may
cause hazards to passing personnel or vehicles.
o A.
Depressed
o B.
Countersunk
o C.
Embedded
o D.
Recessed
 49.
What is the maximum water pressure must standpipe fittings and connections
must withstand to when ready for service?
o A.
21 kg/cm²
o B.
34 kg/cm²
o C.
15 kg/cm²
o D.
8 kg/cm²
 50.
When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented?
o A.
Between openings of vent pipes
o B.
Between any two consecutive inlet levels
o C.
On stack vent
o D.
When serving two water closets at different levels
 51.
What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located
more than 23 meters above the Fire Service connection?
o A.
3 inches
o B.
6 inches
o C.
5 inches
o D.
4 inches
 52.
What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located
23 meters or less above the Fire Service connection?
o A.
3 inches
o B.
6 inches
o C.
5 inches
o D.
4 inches
 53.
What is not needed to be installed when a combination standpipe system is
installed in accordance with the Fire Code?
o A.
Dry standpipe
o B.
Wet standpipe
o C.
Sprinkler system
o D.
Siamese connection
 54.
Who among the Board Examiners is not a signatory to PRC Resolution 04 that
request for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines in 1999?
o A.
Imelda Perez
o B.
Aida Emely Luz
o C.
Fortunato Amosco
o D.
Jesus Pacheco
 55.
For new, additional or altered plumbing installation not exceeding 20 units, the
Building Code stated that a Licensed Master Plumber could sign and affix his
seal on the follwing engineering documents except
o A.
Plumbing plan and layout
o B.
Design analysis and plans of the original installation
o C.
Isometric drawing
o D.
Guide specifications and bill of materials
 56.
In sizing the grease interceptors, four elements are being used. Two of these
elements are number of meals per peak hour and the waste flow rate. Whta
are the other two elemets?
Discuss
o A.
Slope and retention time
o B.
Storage factor and time of concentration
o C.
Retention time and storage factor
o D.
Percolation rate and time of concentration
 57.
If the discharge of a fixture or drain may contain solids or semisolids heavier
than water that would be harmful to the drainage system or cause stopaage
within the system, where the discharge must pass first?
o A.
Sand interceptor
o B.
Screen wire mesh
o C.
Wooden baffle
 58.
What is the minimum number of approved slip joints fittings may be used on
the putlet side of the trap?
o A.
Three
o B.
Two
o C.
None
o D.
One
 59.
Except on what fixture does the vent pipe opening from the soil or waste pipe
must not be below the weir of the trap?
o A.
Lavatory
o B.
Kitchen sink
o C.
Bath tub
o D.
Water closet
 60.
According to the Building Code of the Philippines what is the range in height
above grade should the Siamese fire department conncetion be installed?
o A.
30 cm to 1.2 m
o B.
60 cm to 1.5 m
o C.
80 cm to 1.8 m
o D.
50 cm to 1.0 m
 61.
Which of the following is not considered as suds-producing fixture?
o A.
Kitchen sink
o B.
Bath tub
o C.
Washing machine
o D.
Bidet
 62.
The Building Code stated that all dry standpipe outlets shall be equipped with
valves having substantial chains. What kind of valve is this?
o A.
Check valve
o B.
Globe valve
o C.
Gate valve
o D.
Ball valve
 63.
Wet venting is applied whenever
o A.
There are 1 or 2 fixtures at every level

o B.
Fixtures are of the same level
o C.
Fixtures are not vented individually
o D.
None of these
 64.
Aside from the number of fixture units connected to it, the size of the vent
piping is determined by its
o A.
Number of inlets
o B.
Length
o C.
Discharge
o D.
Loading
 65.
To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep wells
for the abstraction of ground water will have to follow?
o A.
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
o B.
National Standards for Drinking Water
o C.
Water Code of the Philippines
o D.
Code of Sanitation
 66.
Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the main
sewer shall discharge into an approved water tight
o A.
Septic tank
o B.
Sump
o C.
Cesspool
o D.
Leaching tank
 67.
Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface or underground sources?
o A.
National Water Resources Board
o B.
Department of Health
o C.
National Standards for Drinking Water
o D.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources

 68.
Where the number of water closets in a floor level exceeds 20, how many of
these shall be provided to the disabled persons?
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 69.
In accordance to the Building Code, what must be provided in addition to
septic tanks by building located in areas where there is no sanitary sewerage
system whenever they will dispose their waste?
Discuss
o A.
Baffle plate
o B.
Subsurface absorption filed
o C.
Imhoff tank
o D.
Settling chamber
 70.
What is the maximum distance as where supports of vertical cast iron soil
pipes are made?
o A.
Every 3.0 m
o B.
Every meter
o C.
Every storey
o D.
Every joint
 71.
Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of pipe
should not be used in the excreta drainage system?
o A.
Vitrified clay pipe
o B.
Hubless cast iron
o C.
Galvanized wrought iron
o D.
None of these
 72.
What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge of
sanitary sewage from buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater directly into
the nearest sanitary sewer main?
Discuss
o A.
National Pollution Control Commission

o B.
Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
o C.
Department of Health
o D.
Department of Public Works
 73.
Where practical, all pipes from fixtures shall be run in what direction with
respect to the nearest wall or building line?
o A.
Offset
o B.
Parallel
o C.
Across
o D.
Perpendicular
 74.
What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that will
read "CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE"?
o A.
20mm
o B.
1/4inch
o C.
25mm
o D.
30mm
 75.
With what standard specification must all pipe materials must conform to?
o A.
Product Strandard of the Philippines
o B.
Interational Producers Standard
o C.
Philippine Standard Council
o D.
Department of Trade and Industry
 76.
What is the minimum number of years of experience must a Registered
Master Plumber be before he can be a technical staff of a Building Office?
o A.
One year
o B.
Three years
o C.
Two years
o D.
Five years
 77.
Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 actually allows a Registered Master Plumber to sign
and seal plans for new sanitary installations of more than twenty (20) plumbing
units. Aside from being a Registered Master Plumber what is the other
requirement that you must have before you can sign and seal it?
Discuss
o A.
A registered engineer
o B.
An engineering graduate
o C.
Having a minimum experience of 5 years
o D.
A member of NAMPAP
 78.
The following are the data required whenever a Registered Master Plumber
sign the blueprint of the building plan EXCEPT
o A.
Date of PRC registration
o B.
PTR date
o C.
Registration expiry date
o D.
None of these
 79.
According to Art 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 what scope of work in plan preparation for
new sanitary installations with more than 20 units does a sanitary engineer
differs with a Registered Master Plumber?
Discuss
o A.
Det. all drawings of septic tanks in the absence of disposal field
o B.
Sanitary plan, layout and details
o C.
Cost estimate
o D.
Isometric drawings of roughing in.
 80.
When shall the installation of plumbing equipment to supply building or
structures from existing water supply system only be allowed to?
Discuss
o A.
If the water demand is inadequate
o B.
Whenever the water supply is scantity availbale
o C.
When there is always water in the main
o D.
When water is not available in the vicinity
 81.
In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials should
not be used underground?
o A.
Vitrified clay pipe

o B.
Hubless cast iron
o C.
Galvanized wrought iron
o D.
None of the above
 82.
Which of the following could be omitted if the trap arm changes direction that
does not exceed 90 degrees?
o A.
Wye
o B.
Cleanout
o C.
Long sweep
o D.
Combination of 1/8 bend and wye
 83.
How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water pressure in
all floors of a building that will be in accordance with the Building Code?
Discuss
o A.
Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required
o B.
Equal to the total water supply fixture units
o C.
Twice the total demand per capita
o D.
Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses
 84.
What is the masimum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on wet
standpipes?
o A.
12 meters
o B.
23 meters
o C.
17 meters
o D.
25 meters
 85.
What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry standpipes
shall be equipped with?
o A.
Three-way
o B.
Two-way
o C.
Four-way
o D.
One-way
 86.
What is the nimimum floor area in every storey which is used for habitation,
recreation, dining, study of work and which has an occupiped load of not more
than 20, wherein a standard automatic extinguishing system is a
o A.
300 sq.m
o B.
200 sq.m
o C.
400 sq.m
o D.
500 sq.m
 87.
Which of the following is a prohibited fixture inside a public toilet room?
o A.
Faucet
o B.
Drinking fountain
o C.
Slop sink
o D.
Bidet
 88.
Aside from galvanized steel, what is the other material for dry standpipe that
the Building Code allows?
o A.
PVC pipe
o B.
Wrought iron
o C.
PE pipe
o D.
Brass
 89.
Where should the overflow pipe lead for overhead tank installed on buildings?
o A.
Soil stack
o B.
Scuppers
o C.
Storm drain
o D.
Gutter
 90.
What portion of the trap should the vent pipe opening will not go below from a
soil or waste pipe?
o A.
Slip joint
o B.
Weir
o C.
Sleeve
o D.
Seal
 91.
The following are grounds for non-issuance of the certificate of registration by
the Board of Master Plumbers EXCEPT
o A.
Convicted by court for any criminal offense
o B.
Of unsound mind
o C.
Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
o D.
Failure to pay the required fees
 92.
What should be done whenever a partition contains some piping and runs
parallel to the floor joist underneath?
Discuss
o A.
Notching should be introduced into the joist
o B.
Adjust the joist to make it perpendicular with the direction of pipe
o C.
Space the joist wider to accommodate the pipe
o D.
Double the joist

 93.
Which of the following is the primary basics for sizing vertical rainwater piping
in the Revised National Plumbing Code?
o A.
Intensity of rainfall
o B.
Wind direction
o C.
Slope of roof
o D.
Roof area
 94.
What kind of septic tank is prohibited?
o A.
CONCRETE
o B.
STEEL
o C.
PLASTIC
o D.
WOODEN
 95.
If ever pipes are to pass through masonry by using pipe sleeves, how far must
each pipe be from each other?
o A.
Minimum of three diameters, center to center
o B.
Minimum of three diameters flushed from each hole
o C.
Minimum of 0.15 m on centers
o D.
Maximum of two diameters flushed from each hole
 96.
What is the minimum number of water closet in a floor level wherein you have
to provide 1 water closet for disabled persons as provided by Batas
Pambansa Blg. 344? in excess of this number you have to provide 2.
o A.
12
o B.
15
o C.
20
o D.
10
 97.
What is the shape for the signage for women's comfort room in order to aid
visually impaired women readilty determine whether a washroom is for men or
women?
o A.
CIRCLE
o B.
RECTANGLE
o C.
TRIANGLE
o D.
SQUARE
 98.
What is the maximum height should a water closet have if it is intended for a
disabled person.
o A.
0.40m
o B.
0.50m *
o C.
0.45m
o D.
0.35m
 99.
Accordingto Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, what type of urinal should be provided
for disabled persons?
o A.
WALL-HUNG TYPE
o B.
PEDESTAL TYPE
o C.
TROUGH TYPE
o D.
NONE OF THESE
 100.
For how many days shall the REvised National Plumbing Code will take effect
following its complete publication in the Official Gazette?
o A.
100 days
o B.
60 days
o C.
50 days
o D.
30 days
 101.
What shape of signage is shown for mens showroom?
o A.
SQUARE
o B.
CIRCLE
o C.
TRIANGLE
o D.
RECTANGLE
 102.
One of the Code of Ethics for Master Plumber states "Take advantage of a
salaried ____ position to complete unfairly with a practicing Master Plumber."
What is the missing word?
o A.
HIGHER
o B.
GOVERNMENT
o C.
PRIVATE
o D.
COMPETENT
 103.
What is the minimum dimension for a turning space in a water closet stall
intended for disabled persons?
o A.
2.00 m
o B.
1.20 m
o C.
1.00 m
o D.
1.50 m
 104.
In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and to
have a convenient access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee recess
vertical clearance that will be provided?
Discuss
o A.
0.50 m to 0.80 m
o B.
0.60 m to 0.80 m
o C.
0.40 m to 0.70 m
o D.
0.60 m to 0.70 m
 105.
What is the minimum total net inlet area of roof deck drains on roof deck used
as sun decks and parking decks?
Discuss
o A.
Equal to the area of outlet pipe
o B.
Equal to 4 times the area of outlet pipe
o C.
Equal to 2 times the area of outlet pipe
o D.
Equal to 1 1/2 times the area of outlet pipe
 106.
When permitted by DENR, which of the following below is NOT used as a
basis in determining the type of the private sewage disposal system to be
used?
o A.
SOIL POROSITY
o B.
GROUND WATER LEVEL
o C.
NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS
o D.
LOCATION
 107.
What is the maximum allowable lead content of pipe and fitting for potable
piping system?
o A.
0%
o B.
2%
o C.
5%
o D.
8%
 108.
What is the minimum horizontal clear dsitance from the septic tank to the
property line of the adjoining private property?
o A.
1.0 m
o B.
1.2 m
o C.
1.5 m
o D.
1.8 m
 109.
If a septic tank has a compartment that exceed 3.7 m in length, what should
be the additional requirement?
o A.
An additional manhole
o B.
Increase the size of the leaching chamber
o C.
Increase the number of compartments
o D.
Baffle wall is added
 110.
What is the minimum diameter of vent pipe is allowed in the revised Code?
o A.
1 inch
o B.
1 1/4 inch
o C.
2 inch
o D.
1 1/2 inch
 111.
What installation standard is followed in joining plastic pipe and fittings by
solvent cement?
o A.
ISO
o B.
ANSI
o C.
IAPMO
o D.
ASHRAE
 112.
Under the Accessibilty Law, what is the minimum area of water closet stalls?
o A.
1.7 x 1.8 meters
o B.
2.0 x 2.0 meters
o C.
1.5 x 1.8 meters
o D.
1.2 x 2.0 meters
 113.
Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating
equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and similar equipment which
require removal for servicing or replacement?
o A.
2 ft
o B.
1m
o C.
5 ft
o D.
0.3 m
 1.
What is the minimum size vent for a water closet?
o A.
1 1/2"
o B.
3"
o C.
2"
o D.
4"
 2.
What is the distance from the top of water heater to relief valve?
o A.
6"
o B.
8"
o C.
5"
o D.
5 3/4"
o E.
None of these
 3.
How many dfu's are allowed on a 2" horizontal drain line?
o A.
o B.
12
o C.
o D.
o E.
 4.
What is the maximum distance away from a water heater you can install a shut
off valve?
o A.
12"
o B.
5'
o C.
3'
o D.
24"
o E.
7'
 5.
In a closed water system is it applicable to install a expansion tank?
o A.
Yes
o B.
No
o C.
Sometimes
o D.
Depends on what faucet you use
 6.
How many water closets are allowed on a 3" horizontal waste line?
o A.
o B.
o C.
4
o D.
10
o E.
 7.
What temp is considered hot water?
Discuss
o A.
105
o B.
115
o C.
120
o D.
85
 8.
At what temp does a shower valve have to be set at?
o A.
120
o B.
Dosent matter
o C.
105
o D.
115
o E.
85
 9.
At what range is tempered water considered?
o A.
85-120
o B.
85-115
o C.
85-105
o D.
85-135
 10.
Below what temp is cold water?
o A.
105
o B.
115
o C.
120
o D.
110
o E.
85
 11.
What size trap is used for a bradley sink?
o A.
4"
o B.
2"
o C.
1 1/2"
o D.
3"
 12.
What is the minimum distance between a tub spout and the flood rim level of a
bath tub?
o A.
6"
o B.
7"
o C.
6 1/4"
o D.
5 3/4"
o E.
None of these
 13.
When you install an ejector pump, in what order is it installed?
o A.
Pump, ball valve, check valve
o B.
Ball valve, pump, check valve
o C.
Check valve, pump, ball valve
o D.
Pump, check valve, ball valve
 14.
Is it code to pipe a ejector pump waste line into a 4" horizontal?
o A.
True
o B.
False

When water comes out as soon as the fire sprinkler is activated, the system is
o A.
Wetpipe
o B.
Pre-action
o C.
Deluge
o D.
Drypipe
 2.
When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to supply
higher levels?
Discuss
o A.
Booster pump
o B.
Sump pump
o C.
Pneumatic pump
o D.
Jet pump
 3.
What type of material used for the base of a septic tank
o A.
Mass Concrete
o B.
Reinforced concrete
o C.
Light weight concrete
o D.
Earth base
 4.
What is the typical slope of a waste pipe
o A.
1%
o B.
2%
o C.
3%
o D.
4%
 5.
Water enters through rim punchings and jets placed in an up-leg of the rear trap,
filling the trapway and creating an instant siphon action without rise of water
level. The result is quick water withdrawal. Large water surface provides an
efficient and clean operation. With quiet flushing and moderate cost, this is the
most popular residential model.
o A.
REVERSE-TRAP
o B.
SIPHON-VORTEX
o C.
SIPHON-JET
o D.
WASH-DOWN
 6.
Water enters through diagonal punching around the rim of the bowl, creating a
vortex that draws the water down into the rear trap with a swirling action that
scours the walls of the bowl. Water strikes two parallel ridges and folds over
forming a jet, producing siphonic action. Large water surface provides a very
efficient and clean process, and the flushing is extremely quiet. This model is
mostly of one-piece construction with a low profile. Expensive.
o A.
SIPHON-VORTEX
o B.
SIPHON-JET
o C.
REVERSE-TRAP
o D.
WASH-DOWN
 7.
Water enters through an open rim, as though a bucket of water were dumped
into the bowl, filling the front trapway and creating siphon action. This model
provides quick removal of water with minimum water rise. Small water surface
makes the model more vulnerable to soiling and clogging. This is the least
efficient and most noisy type but lowest in cost.
o A.
WASH-DOWN
o B.
SIPHON-JET
o C.
REVERSE-TRAP
o D.
SIPHON-VORTEX
 8.
Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned
Discuss
o A.
COUPLING
o B.
CAULKING
o C.
NIPPLE
o D.
TREAD
 9.
This material is used to threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage
o A.
Teflon tape
o B.
Solvent
o C.
Fitting
o D.
Plumbing tape
 10.
The standard water pressure from nawasa, maynilad, manila water etc.
o A.
20 psi
o B.
40 psi
o C.
60 psi
o D.
80 psi
 11.
The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be
connected
o A.
MAIN VENT
o B.
LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
o C.
LOCAL VENT
o D.
GROUP VENT
 12.
The length along the center of the pipe and fitting
o A.
EMBEDMENT LENGTH
o B.
DEVELOPMENT LENGTH
o C.
DEVELOPED LENGTH
o D.
SPAN
 13.
The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain
connected to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof
o A.
UNIT VENT
o B.
STACK VENT
o C.
RELIEF VENT
o D.
DRY VENT
 14.
Strong flushing action is created by a jet of water directed into the rim and jet.
The force of the jet draws the bowl contents into the rear trap. It doesn't use
siphonic action but relies on the driving force of jet action. At flush valve 25 psi is
needed with 1.5-in. inlet spud. Large water surface and large trapway size make
this model efficient and suitable for commercial use. Flushing is very noisy.
Expensive.
o A.
REVERSE-TRAP
o B.
PRESSURE/TANKLESS
o C.
PRESSURE/TANK
o D.
SIPHON-VORTEX
 15.
Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into
a common horizontal waste or soil branch
o A.
CIRCUIT OF FIXTURE
o B.
GROUP OF FIXTURE
o C.
BATTERY OF FIXTURE
 16.
Water enters through rim punchings and through a jet that fills the rear trapway
completely, creating a siphon action and resulting in quick withdrawal of water
from the bowl. A water jet is located at the inlet of the trapway. Most of the bowl
surface is covered with water. This model is efficient but moderately noisy. Its
cost is reasonably low.
o A.
WASH-DOWN
o B.
REVERSE-TRAP
o C.
SIPHON-JET
o D.
SIPHON-VORTEX
 17.
Plumbing permit shall be invalid if works not commenced after a period of
o A.
120 days
o B.
1 year
o C.
2 years
o D.
3 years
 18.
It is added to water to reduce salinity
Discuss
o A.
Disinfectant
o B.
Solvent
o C.
Electrolysis
o D.
Salt prurifier
 19.
Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical
o A.
INVERT
o B.
UNDER
o C.
BASED
 20.
Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing
pipes of a supply of water from any source other than its intended source
o A.
BACK SIPHONAGE
o B.
BACKFLOW
o C.
BACK PRESSURE
o D.
BEHIND FLOW
 21.
Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no
connections are made on the extended portion
o A.
LAST LINE
o B.
DEAD END
o C.
FINAL PIPE
 22.
Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture
due to negative pressure
o A.
BACK SIPHONAGE
o B.
BEHIND FLOW
o C.
BACK PRESSURE
 23.
Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is
removed from a room fixture
o A.
BRANCH VENT
o B.
LOCAL VENT
o C.
LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
o D.
GROUP VENT
 24.
Is a pipe connecting several fixtures
o A.
FIXTURE BRANCH
o B.
FIXTURE PIPE
o C.
FIXTURE LINE
 25.
Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water
closets and and similar fixture
o A.
FLOOD LINE
o B.
FLOOD LEVEL
o C.
FLOOD MEASURED
 1.
______________ may be used either for the collection of water without
consideration of pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or under a static
head for future distribution by pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC,
G.I., reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain steel.
o A.
CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
o B.
WATER TANK
o C.
WATER DAM
o D.
COFERDAM
 2.
________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using
manual or mechanical means such as draw bucket,pump,etc.
o A.
WELLS
o B.
PITS
o C.
FOX HOLES
o D.
NON OF THE ABOVE
 3.
Which is not one of the components of plumbing?
o A.
Water Supply Distribution System
o B.
Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
o C.
Storm Drainage System
o D.
Electrical Piping System
o E.
All of the above
 4.
What is the best fixture for a public comfort room
o A.
Gatevalve
o B.
Flushometer
o C.
Faucet
o D.
Non of the above
 5.
What can discharge directly to the sewer system
o A.
Building Sewer
o B.
Oil and Grease
o C.
Ashes
o D.
Non of the above
 6.
Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional
oxygen for better taste.
o A.
Aeration
o B.
Sedimentation
o C.
Chlorination
o D.
Filtration
 7.
Water is purified by ___________. In various processes, so as to remove the
particles of vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the
water, most commonly used materials are sand and gravel.
o A.
Filtration
o B.
Purification
o C.
Sedimentation
 8.
Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to
remove the finer suspended particles.
o A.
COAGULATION
o B.
FLOCCULATION
o C.
SEDIMENTATION
o D.
FILTRATION
 9.
Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included
o A.
Evaporation
o B.
Condensation
o C.
Precipitation
o D.
Hydration
 10.
Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation in the vicinity.
It makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump riser.
o A.
BORED WELLS
o B.
DRILLED WELLS
o C.
JETTED WELLS
o D.
DUG WELLS
 11.
UPVC means:
o A.
UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
o B.
PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
o C.
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
 12.
Underground container for waste matter: a covered underground tank or well for
the collection of waste matter and water, especially sewage.
o A.
CISTERN
o B.
SUMP PIT/ CESSPOOL
o C.
SEWAGE TANK
 13.
Turbidity is another problems of water for water distribution, because Silt or mud
in surface or in ground, which can cause of discolation of water and bad taste,
what is the best solution for this
o A.
Aeration
o B.
Sedimentation
o C.
Filtration
o D.
Boiling
 14.
To reduce water hammer?
Discuss
o A.
Put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise that will be created by the pipes
o B.
An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air
pressure which absorb it.
o C.
Addtional vent pipe
 15.
1. To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid or
______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings.
o A.
Solvent
o B.
Teflon
o C.
Packaging
o D.
Electrical
 16.
This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water
o A.
Ground water
o B.
Rain water
o C.
Natural Water
o D.
Non of the above
 17.
This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped away
from a particular area.a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a
water collecting sumppit,
o A.
JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
o B.
SUMP PUMP
o C.
TURBINE PUMP
o D.
PISTON PUMP
 18.
This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form
underground deposits
Discuss
o A.
Aquifers
o B.
Well
o C.
Cistern
o D.
Soil bearing
 19.
This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep well pipe enclosed in a casing
where the pump is capable of functioning while submerged.
o A.
Force pump
o B.
Submersible pump
o C.
Lift pump
 20.
This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is screwed down to seat between
two brass rings surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is obtained. The
inlet and outlet are in a straight line. This valve is used when a normal fully open
or closed position is desired. Either end may be used as inlet
Discuss
o A.
Gatevalves
o B.
Checkvalves
o C.
Globe valves
 21.
1. These valves are used when it is desired that the flow through a pipe be always
in one direction and there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the opposite
direction. One type has a pivoted flap which is readily pushed open by the
pressure of water from one side but is tightly closed by the force of a reverse
flow.
Discuss
o A.
Gatevalves
o B.
Checkvalves
o C.
Globe valves
 22.
These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters (100 ft) deep.
The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile
or concrete.
o A.
DUG WELLS
o B.
BORED WELLS
o C.
DRIVEN WELLS
o D.
SHORE WELLS
 23.
There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock by the seashore. the tank is
exposed on low tide, and covered in sea water during high tide. which of the
following would be an appropriate water proofing for it.
Discuss
o A.
Water proof all surface, exterior and interior
o B.
Water proof all interior surface except the floor
o C.
Water proof the walls only exterior and interior
o D.
Non of the above
 24.
There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is
NOT the reason?
Discuss
o A.
Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars
o B.
The size of the columns will be larger
o C.
Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
o D.
The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
 25.
The pipe from the public water main or source of water supply to the building
served
o A.
SERVICE PIPE
o B.
MAIN SERVICE PIPE
o C.
DISTRIBUTION PIPE
 26.
The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a surface against the
pull of gravity
o A.
SURFACE TENSION
o B.
HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
o C.
CAPILLARITY
o D.
DISSOLVING ABILITY
 27.
The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together
o A.
SURFACE TENSION
o B.
o C.
CAPILLARITY
o D.
DISSOLVING ABILITY
 28.
Suspended solids are removed from the water by gravity settling and
depositionwater is passed through basins so sediments can settle through a
period of time
o A.
COAGULATION
o B.
FLOCCULATION
o C.
SEDIMENTATION
o D.
AERATION
 29.
Requires more elaborate equipment depending on the geology of the site.Used
for drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 meters in depth.
o A.
BORED WELLS
o B.
DRILLED WELLS
o C.
SHORE WELLS
o D.
DUG WELLS
 30.
1. refers to the public water system laid underground along the streets where the
house service is connected.
o A.
Main service
o B.
Water source
o C.
Water main
 31.
Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves (strainers) and exposed to air
of fine mist to purify it.
o A.
Sedimentation
o B.
Reversed osmosis
o C.
Aeration
 32.
Pump having a plunger that move back and forth within a cylinder equipped with
check valves.The cylinder is best located near or below the ground level.
o A.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
o B.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
o C.
TURBINE PUMP
o D.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
 33.
Properties of water, that can dissolved everything , Known as the “Universal
Solvent”
o A.
SURFACE TENSION
o B.
o C.
CAPILLARITY
o D.
DISSOLVING ABILITY
 34.
Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the most critical
utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal Solvent"
o A.
Sewage
o B.
Water
o C.
Chloride
o D.
Purified water
 35.
Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick
together.
o A.
COAGULATION
o B.
FLOCCULATION
o C.
SEDIMENTATION
o D.
AERATION
 36.
PA ________is a device used to move fluids, such as liquidsor slurries.A
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT displaces a volume by physical or mechanical
action.
o A.
PUMP
o B.
MOTOR
o C.
PROPELLER
o D.
MACHINE
 37.
1. One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long. This prevents the pipe from
snapping (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]
o A.
Gooseneck
o B.
Corporation cock
o C.
Ball cock
o D.
Long neck
 38.
NAMPAP means?
Discuss
o A.
National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines
o B.
National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines
o C.
National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines
o D.
Non of the above
 39.
Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to
attain a desired degree of disinfection.
o A.
CHLORINATION
o B.
FLOCCULATION
o C.
FILTRATION
o D.
SEDIMENTATION
 40.
Jet pumps are centrifugal pumps typically used for drawing water up from a well.
o A.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
o B.
TURBINE PUMP
o C.
JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
o D.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
 41.
Its is The ability to absorb heat without becoming warmer
o A.
SURFACE TENSION
o B.
o C.
CAPILLARITY
o D.
DISSOLVING ABILITY
 42.
It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft. The rotating impeller
increases the water velocity while forcing the water in to a casing thus converting
the water’s velocity into higher pressure.
o A.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
o B.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
o C.
TURBINE PUMP
o D.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
 43.
Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in
buildings & bringing the the supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and
removing them
o A.
Source distribution
o B.
Plumbing
o C.
Mechanics
o D.
Non of the above
 44.
Is plumbing system which carries water from the water source, street main or a
pump to the building and to the various points in the building at which water is
used
o A.
Sewage System
o B.
Water Supply and Distribution System
o C.
Drainage System
o D.
Non of the above
 45.
Is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric motors which are positioned
under water in a suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the surface
o A.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
o B.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
o C.
TURBINE PUMP
o D.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
 46.
Is any method that will remove one or more materials that make the water
unsuitable for a given use
o A.
Water Sedimentation
o B.
Water Treatment
o C.
Water boiling
o D.
Non of the above
 47.
Is a tank constructed of riveted or welded steel plate; the larger tanks often being
divided into two compartments. They should be large enough to contain at least
one day’s supply for the entire building in case the city main is temporarily shut
off. The pipe from the pump to the tank should be across connected to the city
main so that the water may be pumped directly from the main in case of
fire. These tanks are used so that the pneumatic tank or other pumps suck the
water from this tank and not from the public main, so that it will not deprive the
neighbors of water due to pressure.
Discuss
o A.
WATER TANK
o B.
CISTERN TANK
o C.
SUCTION TANK
o D.
PNEUMATIC TANK
 48.
Is a pump used to deliver water at a point higher than the position of the pump
itself. When the plunger (a piston) descends, valve ‘A’ is closed and water in the
cylinder is forced out through valve ‘B’ and up to the storage. When the plunger
is raised, valve ‘B’ is closed and ‘A’ open to admit water to the cylinder. [A pump
that uses pressure to move liquid]
o A.
Lift pump
o B.
Submersible pump
o C.
Force pump
 49.
Is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in which a plunger is driven
backwards and forwards, or up and down by a mechanical working head.Water is
sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston.
o A.
PISTON PUMP PISTON PUMP

o B.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
o C.
JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
o D.
TURBINE PUMP
 50.
In 1935, this the only group/ organization for plumbing works and ordinaces
o A.
NAMPAP
o B.
NAPAP
o C.
DILG
o D.
DENR
 51.
Hardness is another problem for water distribution because of Presence
of magnesium andcalcium salts, which can cause Clogging
of pipes Impaired laundry and cooking, which is the best solution for this?
o A.
Chemical treatment
o B.
Boiling
o C.
Sedimentation
o D.
Aeration
 52.
G1. A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a
horizontal waste branch.
o A.
A. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination
o B.
B. 4”x4” Tee
o C.
C. 4”x2” Tee
o D.
D. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination
 53.
Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound called the ____________
o A.
Water hammer
o B.
Water pressure
o C.
Water desimination
 54.
Chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with the sediment to make it
capable of combining into larger particles.
o A.
COAGULATION
o B.
FLOCCULATION
o C.
SEDIMENTATION
o D.
AERATION
 55.
A_______ is water equipment used whenever the water supply at its natural
pressure cannot be directly piped to a building, tank or reservoir.
o A.
Pump
o B.
Tank
o C.
Motor
o D.
Bibb
 56.
And the horizontal pipes that serve the faucets are called _______
o A.
Branches
o B.
Vent pipe
o C.
Riser
o D.
Stack vent
 57.
Amount of waste discharged for a waste water treatment facility
o A.
300 gpm
o B.
500 gpm
o C.
30 cu.m./day
o D.
50 c.u. m. /day
 58.
Advantage of Using Rain water is?
o A.
Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system
o B.
Water is available everyday
o C.
Water that is natural and purified by natural means
o D.
Non of the above

 59.
Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water purification,
which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & clogging
of steelpipes, which is the best solution for this problem?
Discuss
o A.
Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to achieve

alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.)
o B.
Chlorination for removing salt contents
o C.
Aeration
o D.
Non of the above
 60.
A turbine pump ha s a vertical turbine located below ground water levels and a
driving motor located at ground
o A.
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
o B.
RECIPROCATING PUMP
o C.
TURBINE PUMP
o D.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
 61.
A tank using air pressure from a suction tank to distribute water for tall buildings
which cannot be reached by normal pressure.
o A.
WATER TANK
o B.
CISTERN TANK
o C.
SUCTION TANK
o D.
PNEUMATIC TANK
 62.
1. A stop valve in a service pipe close to its connection with a water main.
o A.
Gate valve
o B.
Corporation cock
o C.
Check valve
o D.
Globe valve
 63.
A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one end of the pipe section and driven into the
earth.The point may be driven into the ground to a depth of up to15meters(50ft).
o A.
DRIVEN WELLS
o B.
DUG WELLS
o C.
DEEP WELLS
o D.
SHORE WELLS
 64.
A pump consist of a piston traveling up and down within a cylinder which is
connected with a pipe extending down into the source. The piston and the
bottom of the cylinder are each provided with a valve opening upward. Upon the
piston’s upstroke, valve ‘A’ closes and valve ‘B’ opens. Upon the piston’s down
stroke valve ‘A’ opens and
o A.
Lift pump
o B.
Submersible pump
o C.
Force pump
 65.
A mixture of surface run-off and ground water. Surface sources includes rivers,
lakes, ponds and impounding reservoirs.
o A.
Ground water
o B.
Natural surface Water
o C.
Rain Water
o D.
Natural Water
 66.
A method of purifying water wherein particles of matters that are suspended in
the water are allowed to stay in a container so that they will settle in the bottom,
then drawing the water out, leaving these matters in the container.
o A.
Aeration
o B.
Sedimentation
o C.
Reverse osmosis
o D.
Purification
 67.
1. A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a bigger diameter to a lesser

diameter.
o A.
Bushing
o B.
Reducer
o C.
Fitting
 68.
1. A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external threads, while the other end has
internal threads.
o A.
STREET ELBOW or TEE
o B.
Wye
o C.
Elbow
 69.
1. Which of the following locations DO NOT require installation of a clean out?
Discuss
o A.
A. At every branch interval of a soil stack
o B.
B. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
o C.
C. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and over
o D.
D. At every end of every soil branch
 70.
1. Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water
supply?
o A.
A. 2 1/2” diameter
o B.
B. 3” diameter
o C.
C. 4” diameter
o D.
D. 5” diameter
 71.
1. Which criterion is NOT needed in sizing a vent pipe for individual, branch and
circuit vent based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?
Discuss
o A.
A. Developed length of the vent pipe
o B.
B. Number of fixture unit
o C.
C. Slope of the drain pipe
o D.
D. Size of the drain pipe
 72.
1. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even
distribution to outlets?
Discuss
o A.
A. at the trunk ducts
o B.
B. at a practical location at angles and elbows
o C.
C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet

o D.
D. at the air boot fitting
 73.
1. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
o A.
A. 3/4”
o B.
B. 1/2”
o C.
C. 3/8”
o D.
D. 1”
 74.
1. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a residential kitchen?
o A.
A. 1 1/2”
o B.
B. 1 3/4”
o C.
C. 1 1/4”
o D.
D. 2”
 75.
1. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a lavatory?
o A.
A. 1 1/4”
o B.
B. 1 3/4”
o C.
C. 1 1/2”
o D.
D. 2”
 76.
1. What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where
the vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main
vent stack?
Discuss
o A.
A. Relief vent
o B.
B. Yoke vent
o C.
C. Loop vent
o D.
D. Circuit vent
 77.
1. What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not
exceeding 3 inches?
o A.
A. Nipple
o B.
B. None of the three
o C.
C. Union
o D.
D. Coupling
 78.
1. What is a fire line system without a constant water supply and is equipped
with a fire service inlet and outlet connection and installed exclusively for the use
of the Fire Service?
o A.
A. Fire Department House Connection
o B.
B. Combination Standpipe
o C.
C. Dry Standpipe
o D.
D. Wet Standpipe
 79.
1. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank used to protect against
hydrostatic collapse due to suction or negative pressure resulting from back-
siphonage in a downfeed water distribution system?
o A.
A. pressure reducing valve
o B.
B. vacuum breaker valve

o C.
C. air volume control valve
o D.
D. pressure relief valve
 80.
1. What does PE pipe stands for?
o A.
A. polyethylene pipe
o B.
B. polythylene pipe
o C.
C. polyvinyl extra pipes
o D.
D. plastics extra pipe
 81.
1. Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking because of
several contaminants from the water source present in the environment. It is now
therefore imperative that water to be safe for drinking has to undergo water
purification in several stages. Because of several contaminants, water undergoes
several stages. What is a stage in water purification, which removes mineral
deposits, salts, heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals
are retained?
o A.
A. carbon filtration
o B.
B. aeration
o C.
C. ultraviolet radiation
o D.
D. reverse osmosis
 82.
1. The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is
called
o A.
A. Water service pipe
o B.
B. NAWASA
o C.
C. Main pipe
o D.
D. Water utility pipe
 83.
1. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is
___mm. diameter.
o A.
A. 51 mm (2”)
o B.
B. 76 mm (3”)
o C.
C. 38 mm (1 1/2”)
o D.
D. 64 mm (2 1/2”)
 84.
1. The minimum height of fire service connection from the grade line is ____
cms.
o A.
A. 50 cms.
o B.
B. 100 cms.
o C.
C. 46 cms.
o D.
D. 35 cms.
 85.
1. The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the
vertical vent inlet at the trap arm.
o A.
A. 6 feet
o B.
B. 5 feet
o C.
C. 4 feet
o D.
D. 3 feet
 86.
1. The maximum height of a fire service connection from the grade line is
______ cms.
o A.
A. 120 cms.
o B.
B. 130 cms.
o C.
C. 122 cms
o D.
D. 102 cms.
 87.
1. The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a standpipe for buildings shall
be at every floor level above the first floor at:
o A.
A. storeroom
o B.
B. inside a mechanical/electrical room
o C.
C. a landing of an enclosed stairway
o D.
D. at any private room or rentable space
 88.
1. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water
o A.
A. water plumbing pipes
o B.
B. water distribution pipes
o C.
C. hot or cold water line
o D.
D. water supply pipes
 89.
1. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower
valves has gain popularity in plumbing installation today. This is because these
valves are beautiful and are maintenance-free. These valves work by the
principle of a:
Discuss
o A.
A. gate valve
o B.
B. angle valve
o C.
C. ball valve
o D.
D. globe valve
 90.
1. Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at
a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq. mts.
o A.
A. 132 liters per minute
o B.
B. 112 liters per minute
o C.
C. 155 liters per minute
o D.
D. 126 liters per minute
 91.
1. It is customary that a full open type of valve is used in several locations in a
water distribution system. Which location in the following list DOES NOT require
one?
Discuss
o A.
A. On every hose bibb
o B.
B. On water supplies to pressurized tank
o C.
C. On the water service pipe near the source connection
o D.
D. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service
 92.
1. In a water system with constant water supply supplying series of plumbing
fixtures, water supply drop is experience when the fixtures in the series are
simultaneously opened. Which poor design in the plumbing system causes this?
o A.
A. Choice in the system of water distribution
o B.
B. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe
o C.
C. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
o D.
D. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes

 93.
1. In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every water
heater requires a full open valve. Which of the following in the list is a full open
valve?
Discuss
o A.
A. check valve
o B.
B. ball valves
o C.
C. globe valve
o D.
D. angle valve
 94.
1. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4” /feet. The purpose of
which is:
Discuss
o A.
A. for convenience in installing the pipe
o B.
B. to facilitate air movement with lesser air resistance
o C.
C. for purposes of economy
o D.
D. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe
 95.
1. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to ventilate a house drainage
system and to prevent trap siphonage and back pressure.
o A.
A. waste pipe
o B.
B. vent pipe
o C.
C. soil pipe
o D.
D. house trap
 96.
1. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front
of the last fixture of the battery.
o A.
A. yoke vent
o B.
B. circuit vent
o C.
C. stack vent
o D.
D. relief vent
 97.
1. A type of water pump with its pump motor installed on the surface attached to
a lift and push rod to activate a submerged piston.
o A.
A. reciprocation pump
o B.
B. sump pump
o C.
C. jack pump
o D.
D. centrifugal pump
 98.
1. A type of pump which delivers high water discharge with high pressure drawn
from a shallow source like a cistern, best suited as fire pump or transfer pump.
The pump motor is installed on the surface for easy maintenance coupled with a
shaft to turn the impellers, which is submerged below.
o A.
A. centrifugal pump
o B.
B. submersible pump
o C.
C. jet pump
o D.
D. turbine pump
 99.
1. A type of pump which comprises essentially an impeller or set of vanes
enclosed in a housing or casing close coupled with the pump motor. Its
fundamental principle is it adds energy in the form of velocity to an already
flowing liquid.
o A.
A. reciprocating pump
o B.
B. centrifugal pump
o C.
C. piston pump
o D.
D. turbine pump
 100.
1. A type of pump for driven well from 150 ft to 200 ft which works by a principle
of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water
upwards through the return pipe.
o A.
A. submersible pump
o B.
B. jet pump
o C.
C. jack or piston pump
o D.
D. reciprocating pump
 101.
1. A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length, installed at
any stack or branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose future tap.
o A.
A. tail piece
o B.
B. branch
o C.
C. clean out
o D.
D. stub out
 102.
1. A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft. driven wall to
deliver 10gpm against 200 ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where the motor and
pump is located is at the surface.
o A.
A. sump pump
o B.
B. jet pump
o C.
C. submersible pump
o D.
D. turbine pump
 103.
1. A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system indicates a
poor venting system. This poor venting system is caused by:
o A.
A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
o B.
B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe
o C.
C. Wrong choice of vent type
o D.
D. Inadequate drain pipe

 104.
1. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold water
daily with peak demand. What is the maximum hot water probable hourly
demand?
o A.
A. 110 liters
o B.
B. 100 liters
o C.
C. 120 liters
o D.
D. 140 liters
 105.
1. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch
from a main water distribution.
o A.
A. bell reducer
o B.
B. tee reducer
o C.
C. elbow reducer
o D.
D. coupling reducer
 106.
1. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch
pipe at an angle.
o A.
A. Elbow reducer
o B.
B. Bushing reducer
o C.
C. Coupling reducer
o D.
D. Tee reducer
 107.
1. A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe connection where the
fitting’s both ends are threaded inside
o A.
A. coupling reducer
o B.
B. bushing reducer
o C.
C. elbow reducer
o D.
D. tee reducer
 108.
1. A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water
distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure
of 80 psi.
o A.
A. Pressure relief valve
o B.
B. Pressure reducer
o C.
C. Pressure reducing valve
o D.
D. Pressure regulator
 109.
. By gravity, water is distributed from overhead water tanks and is supported
either by structural frames or on the roof decks. Fixtures are below the gravity
tank. These elevated tanks are installed when normal water supply from main
public service pipes is not frequent and when normal pressure from city main is
not enough to force the water to the highest fixtures.
o A.
UPFEED SYSTEM
o B.
DOWN FEED SYSTEM
o C.
PRESSURE SYSTEM
o D.
DIRECT SYSTEM
 110.
. Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming from the public
water main, for low rise buildings.
o A.
UPFEED SYSTEM
o B.
DOWN FEED SYSTEM
o C.
PRESSURE SYSTEM
o D.
DIRECT SYSTEM
 111.
. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other liquids
o A.
CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
o B.
WATER TANK
o C.
WATER DAM
o D.
COFERDAM
 112.
. Water is treated by giving ________________ to kill the harmful bacteria
present and to cure the turbid taste or “mud taste”, remove clay, salts, iron, etc.
commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.
o A.
Chemical powder
o B.
Chemical treatments
o C.
Bacteria
 113.
. The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor to the next is
called a_________
o A.
Service pipe
o B.
Riser
o C.
Vent
o D.
Stack vent
 114.
-can be constructed with hand tools or power tools-depth of about 15 meters (50
ft)-can have the greatest diameter that a space may allow
o A.
DUG WELLS
o B.
DEEP WELLS
o C.
HOLE WELLS
o D.
FOX HOLE

To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to dissolve
out soluble constituents.
o A.
A. Aeration
o B.
B. Aquifer
o C.
C. Sand filter
o D.
D. Leach
 2.
These are fixtures that are installed in janitor’s closets and building maintenance
areas for use by the building maintenance personnel.
o A.
A. Broom Closet
o B.
B. Service Sink
o C.
C. Master Control Panel
o D.
D. Wash Basin
 3.
The septic tank has a total volume of 6.48 cum, what should be the required
volume of its leaching chamber?
o A.
A. 2.16 cum
o B.
C. 3.24 cum
o C.
B. 1.62 cum
o D.
D. 2.59 cum
 4.
The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the trap:
o A.
A. Crown weir to bottom dip
o B.
C. Inlet to outlet
o C.
B. Bottom dip to top dip
o D.
D. Crown weir to top dip
 5.
The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by:
o A.
A. class-steel
o B.
B. schedule
o C.
C. mm.
o D.
D. Gauge
 6.
The minimum soil pipe size for a water closet:
o A.
A. 3” diameter
o B.
B. 4” diameter
o C.
C. 2” diameter
o D.
D. 6” diameter
 7.
The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic tank
o A.
A. 15
o B.
B. 10
o C.
C. 25
o D.
D. 20
 8.
The length of a pipeline measured along the center lone of the pipe and pipe
fittings.
o A.
A. Roughing-in
o B.
B. Nominal Diameter
o C.
C. Developed length
o D.
D. Branch Interval
 9.
Sediment that settles out of sewage, forming a semi-solid mass on the bottom of
a septic tank
o A.
A. Sludge
o B.
B. Effluent
o C.
C. Scum
o D.
D. Leeching Chamber
 10.
Prevents water hammer:
Discuss
o A.
A. water meter seal

o B.
B. float valve
o C.
C. check valve
o D.
D. air chamber
 11.
One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is:
o A.
A. (water) potability
o B.
B. topography
o C.
C. budgetary cost
o D.
D. (water) demand
 12.
Minimum fixture drains size for Water Closets.
o A.
A. 1.5”
o B.
B. 2”
o C.
C. 3”
o D.
D. 4”
 13.
Location of cleanouts should be place at every ________ run of horizontal soil or
waste piping.
o A.
A. 25m
o B.
B. 10m
o C.
C. 20m
o D.
D. 15m
 14.
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant
o A.
A. Sludge
o B.
B. Scum
o C.
C. Effluent
o D.
D. Waste water
 15.
In N. P. C. P. – it is the lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit
that is not vertical
o A.
A. Indirect
o B.
B. culvert
o C.
C. Invert
o D.
D. inverted
 16.
How many gallons do an average daily consumption of a Bathtub?
o A.
A. 5 gallons
o B.
B. 30 gallons
o C.
C. 40 gallons
o D.
D. 100 gallons
 17.
Fluoride as additive in water supply is a chemical for:
o A.
A. purifier-chlorine
o B.
B. coagulant
o C.
C. disinfectant
o D.
D. dental
 18.
Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap:
o A.
A. firehouse
o B.
C. lavatory faucet
o C.
B. hose bibb
o D.
D. garden hose
 19.
A rigid type of pipe known to have a good chemical resistance, excellent impact
strength, especially at low temperatures and maintains rigidity at high
temperatures. (black / gray pipe)
o A.
A. cPVC
o B.
B. ABS
o C.
C. ACETAL
o D.
D. PP
 20.
A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the following of water:
o A.
A. tee
o B.
B. cross tee
o C.
C. wye
o D.
D. elbow
 21.
A flexible type pipe that is excellent in chemical and crush resistance has impact
strength and flexibility and good low temperature performance. (black-bluish
pipe)
o A.
A. uPVC
o B.
B. Copper Tubing
o C.
C. Polyethylene
o D.
D. Polybuthylene
 22.
A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic tubing suitable for
use with hot and color water pressure system. And it also known as an excellent
chemical resistance to acids and alkalis but is not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or
kerosene distribution system. (blue or gray pipe)
Discuss
o A.
A. Polyethylene
o B.
B. Polybutylene
o C.
C. Polyvinyl Chloride
o D.
D. uPVC
 23.
A flange that closed the end of a pipe. There is no opening for the passage of
water.
o A.
A. Cap
o B.
B. Plug
o C.
C. Blind Flange
o D.
D. Blank Flange
 24.
A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by means of hallow
floating ball which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply valve.
o A.
A. Ball Cock
o B.
B. Compression Cock
o C.
C. Key Cock
o D.
D. Self-closing Cock
 25.
A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed by magnesium inoculation,
resulting in a material having high strength without otherwise changing its basic
properties. Good corrosion resistance makes this type of pipe especially useful in
underground installations.
o A.
A. Acid Resistance Cast Iron Pipe
o B.
B. Galvanize Steel Pipes
o C.
C. Galvanize Wrought Iron Pipe
o D.
D. Ductile Iron Pipe
 26.
A 180 degree bend in a pipe.
o A.
A. Elbow
o B.
B. Return Bend
o C.
C. Drop Elbow
o D.
D. Wye
 27.
86. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for water or other liquids.
o A.
A. Building Sewer
o B.
B. Septic Tank
o C.
C. Sump
o D.
D. Cistern
 28.
69. A Piece of pipe lesser than 12” length / threaded on both ends.
o A.
A. Bushing
o B.
B. Air Chamber
o C.
C. Nipple
o D.
D. Coupling
 29.
64. A device installed in piping to prevent the reverse flow of storm or sewage
into the drainage system ot their branches.
o A.
A. Check valve
o B.
B. Backwater valve
o C.
C. Downspout
o D.
D. Catch Basin
 30.
61. Minimum fixture drains size for a Bathtub
o A.
A. 1.5”
o B.
B. 2”
o C.
C. 3”
o D.
D. 4”
 31.
59. Water from laundries, wash basins, sinks, shower, and bathtub.
o A.
A. Soft Water
o B.
B. Grey Water
o C.
C. Black Water
o D.
D. Storm Water
 32.
15. In the N. P. C. P. – it is a metallic sleeve caulked or joined to an opening
in a piping into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for cleaning the
interior of the pipe.
o A.
A. Caulking
o B.
B. Oakum
o C.
c. Ferrule
o D.
D. Lead
 33.
15. In N. P. C. P., a tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or
similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements in the fixture
o A.
A. discharge tank
o B.
C. flushometer tank
o C.
B. flush tank
o D.
D. water tank
 34.
15. In N. P. C. P. – it is the law of the plumbing practice in the Philippines.
o A.
A. R.A. No. 1379
o B.
B. R.A. No. 1278
o C.
C. R.A No. 1378
o D.
D. P. D. No. 1378
 35.
15. In N. P. C. P. – it is a device, which discharges a predetermined quantity of
water into fixtures for flushing purposes and is activated by direct water pressure.
o A.
A. globe valve
o B.
C. gate valve
o C.
B. flush valve
o D.
D. flushometer valve
 36.
15. In N. P. C. P. – is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows
o A.
A. Flooded area
o B.
C. Flooded
o C.
B. Flood level
o D.
D. Flood level rim
 37.
15. In N. P. C. P. – individual vent is pipe installed to vent a fixture trap & which
connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open
air. A term I. P. S. means _______________
o A.
A. Individual pipe size
o B.
B. International pipe size
o C.
B. Iron pipe size
o D.
D. Industrial pipe size
 38.
15. In N. P. C. P. – a pipe connected from building gutter to the downspout or
conductor.
o A.
A. guide pipe
o B.
C. storm water pipe
o C.
B. leader
o D.
D. vertical pipe
 39.
15. Common source of potable water in some rural areas
o A.
A. surface water
o B.
C. rain water
o C.
B. ground water
o D.
D. all of the above
 40.
15. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should be the size of
its vent pipe?
o A.
A. 32 mm
o B.
B. 25 mm
o C.
C. 38 mm
o D.
D. 50 mm
 41.
. Theaters or movie houses’ water requirement is determined or estimated at 5
gallons of water per day per
o A.
A. Total numbers of moviegoers a day
o B.
C. Floor area space of auditorium
o C.
B. Total number of auditorium seat
o D.
D. Box-office record
 42.
. The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap
underneath or behind the fixture and extends to the branch or main pipe at and
point higher than the fixture trap:
o A.
A. blow-off pipe
o B.
B. vent thru roof
o C.
C. unit vent
o D.
D. back vent
 43.
. The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or other supply pipe
and the flood level of a receptacle.
o A.
A. Air Chamber
o B.
B. Trap
o C.
C. Vent Stack
o D.
D. Air Gap
 44.
. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess liquid.
o A.
A. Backflow
o B.
B. Overflow
o C.
C. Back Spill
o D.
D. Over spill
 45.
. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes
when actuated by direct water pressure.
o A.
A. Globe Valve
o B.
B. Flush Valve Assembly
o C.
C. Mixing Valve
o D.
D. Flushometer Valve
 46.
. A type of private sewage disposal that has a vault constructed of concrete for
the collection or raw sewage and a wooden shelter.
o A.
A. Cesspool
o B.
B. Privy
o C.
C. Latrine
o D.
D. Septic Tank
 47.
. A coupling device for connecting 2 pipes neither of which can be turned,
consisting of two internally threaded end piece which are tightened around the
pipes ends to be joined, and an externally threaded center piece, which draws
the two end pieces together as it is rotated.
Discuss
o A.
A. Reducer
o B.
B. Union
o C.
C. Nipple
o D.
D. Coupling
 1.
What pipe should not be buried underground?
o A.
BI pipe
o B.
Polyethylene pipe
o C.
GI pipe
o D.
None
 2.
Which is not a rule of a thumb when designing a drainage?
o A.
As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight line
o B.
Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil
o C.
It should be underneath the driveway
o D.
None
 3.
In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best
thing?
o A.
Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary fill
o B.
Use drain tiles connected to open field
o C.
Connect to the nearest creek
o D.
Any of the above
 4.
Which plumbing fixture does not have a water-saving feature?
o A.
Lavatory with pop-up
o B.
1.5 gallon flush water closet
o C.
Flow limiting feature
o D.
Waterless urinal
 5.
In storm drainage system, it is used to prevent aggregates, debris and other
unwanted objects from entering the drainage system?
o A.
Trap
o B.
Catch basin
o C.
FD
o D.
Storm trap
 6.
Where are storm sewer usually placed?
o A.
Under the sidewalk on narrow road and under the road on wide road
o B.
Near the curb
o C.
At the center of the road
o D.
None
 7.
Minimum size of trap of shower drain?
o A.
3
o B.
o C.
o D.
1 1/2
 8.
According to NBC, pipe support should be every,
o A.
3m
o B.
1.5 m
o C.
2m
o D.
4m
 9.
A plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they
enter a wastewater disposal system. Except for one;
o A.
Trap seal
o B.
Grease interceptors
o C.
Grease recovery devices

o D.
Grease converters
 10.
Allowable slope of sanitary sewer?
o A.
1ft of 1 meter
o B.
1/2 in of 1 meter
o C.
1/4 of 1meter
o D.
1/4 of 1 ft
 11.
Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays?
o A.
PB
o B.
Iron
o C.
Pvc
o D.
Gi
 12.
Where should you place soil-pipes for high-rise structures?
o A.
Pipe chase
o B.
Partitions
o C.
RC wall
o D.
Column
 13.
Best location to put the soil pipes?
o A.
Drywall
o B.
150mm CHB wall
o C.
Pipe chase
o D.
Box-up with the column
 14.
Can you embed a 4" diameter pipe in a 150 wall?
o A.
No
o B.
Yes
 15.
Should not be used for a pipe chase?
o A.
Chb
o B.
Drywall
o C.
Shearwall
o D.
Double wall
 16.
In the given figure, identify the plumbing fixture in label "8"?

o A.
2" 1/4 bend
o B.
2" trap assembly
o C.
2" 1/4 bend
o D.
4" closet bend
 17.
Which wall is best suited if soil pipe will run through it?
o A.
Drywall
o B.
6" CHB
o C.
Shear wall
o D.
Retaining wall
 18.
A pipe fitting having a large radius of curvature?
o A.
X11.1
o B.
X11.2
o C.
X11.3
o D.
X11.5
 19.
A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three-way joint?
o A.
X11.8
o B.
X11.9
o C.
X11.6
o D.
X11.4
 20.
A tee having a slight curve in 90degree bend transition to channel the flow from a
branch pipe in the direction of the main?
o A.
X11.1
o B.
X11.9
o C.
X11.6
o D.
X11.7
 21.
A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90degree transition to channel
the flow from branch pipes in the direction of the main?
o A.
X11.1
o B.
X11.6
o C.
X11.8
o D.
X11.9
 22.
An elbow having lugs for attachment to wall or joist?
o A.
X12.1
o B.
X11.5
o C.
X11.4
o D.
X11.2
 23.
Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/8 bend fitting?
o A.
A
o B.
o C.
o D.
 24.
Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/4 bend fitting?
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 25.
In the figure above, which is a reducing socket?
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 26.
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 27.
In the figure above, which is a flange adaptor?
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 28.
Where will you least place a downspout?
o A.
At corner of walls
o B.
Inside columns
o C.
Wall hung
o D.
In between window openings
 29.
Copper pipes are classified as what main pipe?
o A.
Galvanized iron
o B.
Ceramic
o C.
S/s
o D.
Pvc
 30.
Where traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the
following does not have a water trap?
o A.
Kitchen sink
o B.
Lavatory
o C.
Floor drain
o D.
Bidet
 31.
Where is water meter located?
o A.
Right after the main distribution line connection
o B.
Beside the water pump
o C.
Within RROW, right before the property line
o D.
Right side of the water pump or in it's flow direction
 32.
What is the color coding of pipes for potable water?
o A.
Cyan
o B.
Green
o C.
Blue
o D.
Light blue
 33.
What is the color of pipes for steam?
Discuss
o A.
Light blue
o B.
Gray
o C.
Blue
o D.
White
 34.
Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units when crossing a hallway
or corridor?
o A.
2.1 m
o B.
2.2 m
o C.
2.3 m
o D.
2.4 m
 35.
What is the color of communication line piping?
o A.
White
o B.
Orange
o C.
Gray
o D.
Silver
 36.
Plumbing permit shall be invalid if work has not commenced after a period of?
o A.
6 months
o B.
1 year
o C.
180 days
o D.
None
 37.
Standard Water pressure from NAWASA?
o A.
60psi
o B.
120psi
o C.
30 psi
o D.
40 psi
 38.
Valve permitting a gas or liquid to flow in 1 direction?
o A.
Check valve
o B.
Globe valve
o C.
Angle valve
o D.
Gate valve
 39.
How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron pipes?
o A.
Coupling
o B.
Elbow
o C.
Structural compression gasket
o D.
Polymer compression gasket
 40.
What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron pipe?
o A.
Handsaw
o B.
Hacksaw
o C.
Chisel and hammer
o D.
Snap cutter
 41.
A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each other?
o A.
Gang
o B.
Series
o C.
Battery
o D.
None
 42.
What type of pipe is not recommended for water line?
o A.
Copper
o B.
Lead
o C.
GI
o D.
Iron
 43.
A drain connecting one or more fixtures to a solid or waste stack?
o A.
Combined drain
o B.
Floor drain
o C.
Circuit drain
o D.
Branch drain
 44.
During the site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will cross a beam,
whats the best advice he can do?
Discuss
o A.
Resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go across the beam without
affecting it
o B.
It doesn't matter anyway, let the master plumber handle it.
o C.
Drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and pass
through. Just make sure that the hole is precisely in the middle to avoid the bars
to be hit in.
o D.
Simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway
 45.
What should not be permitted to cross a beam?
o A.
Soil pipe
o B.
Electrical wiring
o C.
Water pipe
o D.
AC ducts
 46.
Maximum distance of clean-out?
o A.
5m
o B.
6m
o C.
10m center to center
o D.
15 m
 47.
What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?
o A.
Gate valve
o B.
Flushometer
o C.
Faucet
o D.
None
 48.
There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is
not a reason?
o A.
Pipes will interfere with reinforcing bars
o B.
The size of the columns will be larger
o C.
Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
o D.
The gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
 49.
How do we size sewage pits?
o A.
Volume of solid waste only
o B.
Volume of liquid waste
o C.
Volume of solid, liquid and storm
o D.
None
 50.
What can be discharge directly to sewer system?
o A.
Buiding sewer
o B.
Oil and grease
o C.
Storm water
o D.
Grey water
 51.
Alternative to the conventional septic tank?
o A.
Aerobic treatment system
o B.
Cistern
o C.
STP
o D.
Landfill
 52.
What is the maximum depth of septic tank?
o A.
1.10 m
o B.
1.20 m
o C.
1.50 m
o D.
1.80 m
 53.
There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by seashore. The tank is exposed
on low tide and covered in sea water during high tide. Which of the following
would be an appropriate water proofing for it?
o A.
Waterproof all surface
o B.
Waterproof all interior surface except the floor
o C.
Waterproof all interior surface except the ceiling
o D.
Waterproofing is not necessary, it will just add cost
 54.
What type of materials is used for the base of a septic tank?
o A.
Earth base
o B.
Mass concrete
o C.
Lean concrete
o D.
Reinforced concrete
 55.
What do you call a liquid waste ( without urine/ industrial waste) discharges into
the sewer?
o A.
Gray water
o B.
Storm water
o C.
Black water
o D.
Ground water
 56.
A sewage treatment that includes the exposure to air?
o A.
Aerator
o B.
Air-dehumidification treatment system
o C.
Exposed STP system
o D.
SW treatment system
 57.
The sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to kill
pathogenic bacteria?
o A.
Disinfection
o B.
Aeration
o C.
Chlorination
o D.
Hydro-chlorine filtration
 58.
Best for sanitary pipes?
o A.
UPVC
o B.
PeX
o C.
PP
o D.
GI
 59.
What is the typical slope of a waste pipe?
o A.
1%
o B.
2%
o C.
3%
o D.
4%
 60.
How could you differentiate between a soil and waste pipe when laid side by
side?
o A.
Color
o B.
Material and texture finish
o C.
Thickness
o D.
Diameter
 61.
This material is used in threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage
o A.
Polymer
o B.
Elastomeric gasket
o C.
Teflon
o D.
Structural polyester thread
 62.
When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to supply
higher levels?
o A.
Pneumatic pump
o B.
Sump pump
o C.
Jet pump
o D.
Booster pump
 63.
When water goes up through a vertical pipe, it stops at a certain height. Why?
Discuss
o A.
Gravity and friction overcomes the pressure and the water slowly stops
o B.
The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe causing
the water to stop at that point where it apnears
o C.
It's own gravity weight counters its speed of going up
o D.
All things stops
 64.
What is installed in a fixture to alleviate the effects of too much water pressure?
o A.
Water pressure regulator
o B.
Back splash
o C.
Water filtration
o D.
Regulator cup
 65.
In high rise buildings, why is there a need to resize water supply pipes?
o A.
Because different fixtures have different supply attachments
o B.
To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply fixtures
o C.
Pipes are like trees, main branch are bigger and becomes smaller at ends for
carrying wind loads and storms
o D.
Pipes having bigger size have bigger pressure and reduce the size for
distribution to fixture for lower pressure
 66.
What is the principle of governing the size of pipes in designing plumbing
systems?
o A.
The longer the pipes length to the fixture, the lesser the pressure; the shorter the
pipes length, the greater the pressure is
o B.
The bigger the pipes diameter, the lesser the pressure; the smaller the pipes
diameter , the greater the pressure is
o C.
The smaller the pipes diameter the lesser the pressure; the bigger the pipes
diameter, the greater the pressure
o D.
Slopes is the primary consideration and sizes will be considered secondary

 67.
Minimum height of siamese connection from ground line?
Discuss
o A.
38mm
o B.
45mm
o C.
500mm
o D.
600mm
 68.
In plumbing system, if pipes are electrical wires, what are the equivalent of
switches?
o A.
Tee
o B.
Floor drains
o C.
Clean out
o D.
Valve
 69.
Best size of pipe connected to 5 sinks?
o A.
3"
o B.
2 1/2"
o C.
2"
o D.
4"
 70.
How do you connect PPRC?
o A.
Mechanical fastener
o B.
Solvent
o C.
Fusion welding
o D.
Coupling
 71.
What is use for water treatment in a swimming pool?
o A.
Chloride
o B.
Sodium
o C.
Cyanide
o D.
Hydrochlor
 72.
A common ingredients for water disinfectant, except for ?
o A.
Trichlor
o B.
Bichlor
o C.
Dichlor
o D.
Trichloro-S-Triazinetrione
 73.
What is used in water pipelines to absorb the shock caused by water
hammering?
o A.
Shock regulator
o B.
Air chamber
o C.
Water regulator
o D.
Shock absorber system

 74.
A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?central sewage booster
o A.
Centrifugal pump
o B.
Sump
o C.
Rotary pump
o D.
Central sewage booster
 75.
What do you call a water-tight receptacle used to store household waste?
o A.
Pit
o B.
Septic vault
o C.
Stp
o D.
House drain
 76.
A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or fixtures having similar
functions with or without the discharges from other fixtures?
o A.
Waste pipe
o B.
Soil pipe
o C.
Branch pipe
o D.
Drain pipe
 77.
A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and sipping action
ignited by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the tramway?
o A.
Siphon jet
o B.
Siphon vortex
o C.
Reverse trap
o D.
Reverse trap
 78.
Base on the figure shown, identify the type of closet at leter "A"?
o A.
Siphon-vortex
o B.
Siphon-jet
o C.
Wash-down
o D.
Reverse-trap
 79.
Base on the figure shown, Which of the WC is the noisiest?
o A.
o B.
o C.
o D.
 80.
What is the minimum trap seal?
o A.
1.5"
o B.
2"
o C.
2.5"
o D.
3"
 81.
An individual vent for a plumbing fixture located at the downstream of a trap?
o A.
Vent pipe
o B.
Back vent
o C.
Branch vent
o D.
Vent through roof
 82.
What do you call a control valve used to shut off at the water supply to a building
in case of emergency. It is installed at a water service pipe and operated by
means of long key inserted through a curb box?
Discuss
o A.
Curb cock
o B.
Corp stop
o C.
Cock stop
o D.
Emergency cock
 83.
Opening use to received pipes?
o A.
Vertical shaft
o B.
Pipe chase
o C.
Ducts
o D.
Raceway
 84.
It is the line in a single diagram that runs from the fuses to the home run?
o A.
Ground wire
o B.
Riser
o C.
Main
o D.
Single fuse diagram
 85.
What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary uPVC pipes?
o A.
Thickness
o B.
Nominal diameter
o C.
Outside diameter
o D.
Color
 86.
What is the standard water consumption (gallon/ person/day) used in a 2 story
residence?
o A.
30-40
o B.
40-60
o C.
50-80
o D.
90-120
 87.
What is used to shut off flow of water during maintenance?
o A.
Check valve
o B.
Angle valve
o C.
Gate valve
o D.
Globe valve
 88.
Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest from?
o A.
Large trees
o B.
Carport
o C.
Drainage
o D.
Water tank
 89.
A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes?
o A.
Coupling
o B.
Nipple
o C.
Tee
o D.
Elbow
 90.
Level 3 types of water service refers to?
Discuss
o A.
Artesian well
o B.
Individual shallow well hand up installation
o C.
Public faucet
o D.
individual house pipes- in connection with meter
 91.
A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap?
o A.
Firehouse
o B.
Bibcock
o C.
Lavatory faucet
o D.
Garden hose
 92.
One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is?
o A.
Water (potability)
o B.
Topography
o C.
Budgetary cost
o D.
Water (demand)
 93.
The minimum size of a swimming pool drain?
o A.
3”dia.
o B.
4”dia
o C.
2”dia
o D.
6”dia
 94.
Fluoride as an addictive in water supply is a chemical for?
o A.
Purify
o B.
Coagulant
o C.
Disinfectant
o D.
Dental
 95.
The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by?
o A.
Class
o B.
Schedule
o C.
Thickness
o D.
Gauge
 96.
A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of water:
o A.
Tee
o B.
Cross tee
o C.
Wye
o D.
Elbow
 97.
Women’s urinal fixture?
o A.
Washdown
o B.
Flatback
o C.
Feminine stall urinal
o D.
Bidet
 98.
The minimum distance (in meters) of a well from a septic tank?
o A.
15
o B.
10
o C.
25
o D.
20
 99.
A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of two pipe
fittings?
o A.
Nipple
o B.
Supply pip
o C.
Coupling
o D.
Close nipple
 100.
Prevents water hammer?
Discuss
o A.
Water meter seal
o B.
Float valve
o C.
Check valve
o D.
Air chamber
 101.
Theater or movie house’s water requirement is determined or estimated at 5
galloons of water per day for?
o A.
Total numbers of movie goer per day
o B.
Floor area space of auditorium
o C.
Total number of auditorium seat
o D.
Box office record
 102.
Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of?
o A.
Fixtures
o B.
Electrical wiring
o C.
Water pipe
o D.
Pump
 103.
A pipe fitting shape like letter “S”?
o A.
P-trap
o B.
Double Bend
o C.
U-trap
o D.
¼ St. Bend
 104.
The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath
or behind the fixture and extends to the branch or man pipe at any point higher
than the fixture trap?
o A.
Blow-pipe
o B.
VTR
o C.
Back vent pipe
o D.
Soil pipe
 105.
The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of
an elementary school?
o A.
1 per 75
o B.
1 per 35
o C.
1 per 50
o D.
1 per 100
 106.
The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet?
o A.
3 diameter
o B.
1- 1/2 diameter
o C.
2 diameter
o D.
1 diameter
 107.
A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter?
o A.
Wet vent
o B.
Waste pipe
o C.
Vent pipe
o D.
Soil pipe
 108.
A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent piping?
o A.
Stand pipe
o B.
Riser
o C.
Shaft
o D.
Stack
 109.
The minimum slope of a building drain?
o A.
1/16 in./ft.
o B.
1 in. / ft.
o C.
1/8 in. /ft.
o D.
¾ in. /ft.
 110.
The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal?
o A.
2 diameter
o B.
2 1/2 diameter
o C.
3 diameter
o D.
4 diameter
 111.
The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower stall?
o A.
2 diameter
o B.
3 diameter
o C.
1 1/2 diameter
o D.
1 diameter
 112.
The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot bath?
o A.
1 1/4 diameter
o B.
2 diameter
o C.
1,1/2 diameter
o D.
1 diameter
 113.
Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal for?
o A.
Oxygen pipe
o B.
Electrical conduit
o C.
Gas pipe
o D.
Water Pipe
 114.
The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both
elementary and secondary school?
o A.
1 per 40
o B.
1 per 50
o C.
1 per 60
o D.
1 per 30
 115.
The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and
fittings?
o A.
White
o B.
Yellow
o C.
Gray
o D.
Black
 116.
A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or nuts with
opposite screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it is possible to
connect two metal rods and regulate the length and tension of this rods?
o A.
Vice grip
o B.
Union patente
o C.
Turnstile
o D.
Turnbuckle

Grease can be disposed in the kichen sink?
o A.
Always
o B.
Never
o C.
Sometimes
o D.
Not Sure
 2.
You toliet should be runing all the time?
o A.
Always
o B.
Never
o C.
Sometimes
o D.
Not Sure
 3.
Teflon tape can be used when leaking occurs at which location?
o A.
Tub Spout
o B.
Shower valve
o C.
Drain
o D.
Shower Head
 4.
Where is the cold water valve located?
o A.
Left Side
o B.
Right Side
o C.
Center
o D.
Bottom
 5.
What do all toilets have built into them?
o A.
Anti-Syphon Valve
o B.
P-Trap
o C.
T P valve
o D.
Shut-Off valve
 6.
What can never be re-used when replacing a toilet?
o A.
Flange Bolts
o B.
Wax Ring
o C.
Plastic Shims
o D.
Closet Flange
 7.
How many p-traps does a double kitchen sink require?
o A.
One
o B.
Two
o C.
Three
o D.
Four
 8.
What fits between a closet flange and toilet bowl?
o A.
Spud washer
o B.
Wax Ring
o C.
O-Ring
o D.
Lock Washer
 9.
What type of adhesive is used to caulk aroung wet surfaces?
o A.
Elmers Glue
o B.
Silicone
o C.
Solvent Glue
o D.
JB Weld
 10.
PSI is the abbreviation for what?
o A.
Pressure Side In
o B.
Pounds per Square Inch
o C.
Plumbing Safety Inquiry
o D.
Pounds per Square Foot
 11.
The safety valve on a water heater is called what?
o A.
Anti-Syphon valve
o B.
Shut-off Valve
o C.
Drain Valve
o D.
TP valve
 12.
What is used to unclog a toilet?
o A.
Mechanical Power Auger
o B.
Closet Auger
o C.
Fish Tape
o D.
Garden Hose

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Standard Plumbing Code

Uniform Plumbing Code

International Plumbing Code

Res. No. 1378

Res. No. 962

Ball and Spigot

President of the Philippines

Civil Service Commisioner

Chairman of PRC Commisioners

Office of the President

Congress of the Philippines

The Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers

Professional Regulation Commision

Board of Master Plumbers

Congress of the Philippines

President of the Philippines

Professional Regulation Commision

Thirty years old

Twenty eight years old

Thirty five years old

Design And Installations

Equal to the original fee

Double of the original fee

1/2 of the original fee

Lowest to the highest point

Lowest to at least ground level

Lowest to at least a 10-foot head

Lowest to at least a 5-foot head

National Association of Master Plumbing of the Philippines

National Association of Master Plumbers of the Phillipines

National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines

Ball and Socket

Browning and Smith

Butt and Soldered

Brown and Sharp

Nat'l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959

Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905

Jones Law of 1907

Republic Act 1378

Equal to 2.0 meters

Greater than 2.0 meters

Less than 1.5 meters

Return bend pipe

Antonio Mansueto Sr.

Jesus Tanghal Dera

100 psi air for at least 10 minutes

40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes

The main vent

Any vertical vent

The horizontal main of soil, waste, or vent stack

University of the Philippines

Mapua Institute of Technology

Ball and socket

Double tapped tee

Fire Code of the Philippines

Water Code of the Philippines

In the direction of flow