Christopher Baliguat BTLED-3

BTLED Major Review Questionaire

1) A person who installs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus to convey and supply water in buildings and
to dispose and discharge waste water.
a. Carpenter
b. Plumber
c. Mason
d. Mechanic
Ans: B
2) It is a receptacle or vault used to collect organic waste discharged from the house sewer.
a. Septic tank
b. Manhole
c. Water tank
d. Waste tank
Ans: A
3) The semi-liquid substance accumulated at the bottom of the septic tank.
a. Scum
b. Sediment
c. Sludge
d. Silt
Ans: C
4) An underground tunnel that carries offthe drainage and waste matter from a home or town is called:
a. Drainage system
b. Fixture
c. Sewerage

d. Sewer
Ans: D
5) The pipe that conveys waste from various fixture other than from the water closet.
a. Waste pipe

b. Soil pipe

c. Vent pipe
d. Drain pipe
Ans: A
6) It is a fitting or device that provides liquid seal to prevent the back passage of air.
a. Loop
b. Fixture
c. Sewer
d. Trap
Ans: D
7) The tools used to tighten or loosen hexagonal fittings like unions and other metal fittings.
a. Pipe vise
b. Pliers
c. Wrenches
d. Threader
Ans: C

8) The kind of fitting used to connect fixed pipe and fixtures is a ________.
a. Wye fitting
b. Coupling
c. Union fitting*
d. Reducer

Ans: C
9) A fitting or device installed at the inlet of a water pump to prevent backflow of water.
a. Ball valve
b. Check valve*
c. Blackwater valve
d. Gate valve
Ans: B
10) It is a device installed in water lines that can be closed or opened to allow installation or
troubleshooting of fixtures.
a. Check valve
b. Gate valve

c. Ball valve*
d. Float valve
Ans: C
11) A schedule 40 pipe is:
a. Thicker than schedule 20
b. Thicker than schedule 80
c. Thinner than schedule 10
d. None among the choices
Ans: A
12) What material is used to seal off threaded fittings to avoid leakage?
a. Masking tape
b. Teflon tape
c. Scotch tape
d. Adhesive gum
Ans: B
13) What must be installed to prevent siphonage or backflow of the water seal
in the drainage system?
a. Vent pipe
b. Drain pipe
c. Soil pipe
d. Cleanout
Ans: A
14) Which of the following is NOT required by the National Plumbing Code?
a. Drainage pipe should be inclined properly for a downward gravity flow of water.
b. Drainage pipe should be provided with adequate cleanout.
c. No vent pipe is needed.
d. All pipe joints must be well-fitted and tightly connected.
Ans: C
15) What is the ideal inclination of a horizontal waste pipe as recommended by the National Plumbing
Code?
a. 2% slope
b. 3% slope
c. 4% slope
d. 0% slope or level position

Ans: A
16) For purposes of troubleshooting in case of stoppage of flow, what must be
installed in the pipe system?
a. Vent pipe
b. Cleanout
c. Drain
d. Tee fitting
Ans: B
17) Plastic pipes are commonly used in water fixture installation nowadays. Which of the following is
preferred?
a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)*
b. Chlorinated PVC (CPVC)
c. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)

d. Polyethylene
Ans: A
18) The Plumbing Code on House Drain provides that there must be no more than two closets that shall
discharge into a ________ pipe diameter.
a. 3 inches or 75 mm
b. 80 mm
c. less than 75 mm
d. 70 mm
Ans: A
19) A metal or plastic fitting used to connect smaller pipe from a larger pipe.
a. Reducer
b. Elbow
c. Union
d. Coupling
Ans: A
20) As a basic prerequisite for most plumbing project, what should be connected for each faucet, toilet,
and fixtures?
a. Fixture shutoffs*
b. Main shutoffs
c. Intermediate shutoffs

d. Valves
Ans: A
21) A plumber wants to tighten and loosen pipes. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Pipe cutter
b. Flux
c. Pipe wrench*
d. Butane torch
Ans: C
22) A plumber wants to cut metal pipe. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Hacksaw
b. Back saw
c. Handsaw
d. Drywall knife
Ans: A
23) Metal with semi-rigid auger whose end is usually fitted with a hook or corkscrew is called ________.
a. plumber's snake
b. plunger
c. valve
d. bushing
Ans: A
24) If your toilet has trouble, you use rubber funnel-shape instrument attached to the end of the handle
for unblocking. What is this tool?

a. plumber's snake
b. valve
c. plunger
d. bushing
Ans: C
25) Which plumbing tool is used for gripping large pipes and irregular objects?
a. monkey wrench
b. chain wrench
c. yoke vise
d. pipe wrench

Ans: B
26) A plumber wants to create thread outside pipe by hand. Which tool is appropriate?
a. Pipe cutter
b. Pipe threader*
c. Yoke vise
d. Pipe wrench
Ans: B
27) A plumber wants to cut pipes. Which holding tool is needed?
a. Vise grip
b. Pipe threader
c. Yoke vise
d. Pipe wrench
Ans: C
28) A plumber wants to hold pipe by hand. What tool is needed?
a. Vise grip
b. Pipe threader
c. Yoke vise
d. Pipe wrench
Ans: A
29) The following are good plumbing practices, EXCEPT:
a. rainwater harvesting
b. water conservation
c. gray water recycling
d. excessive water consumption
Ans: D
30) Water contaminants are being forced back into the water piping system. Which term is referred to?
a. Water flow
b. Back flow*
c. Pressure
d. Harvesting
Ans: B

31) The following are examples of plumbing fixtures, EXCEPT:

a. water closet
b. drainage
c. shower
d. urinals
Ans: B
32) Which statement is NOT true about plumbing standards based on Republic Act 1378 which is known
as "Plumbing Law"?
a. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.
b. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the maximum quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.

c. Water closet must be located in a room which is properly lighted and ventilated.
d. No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints
or interfere unduly with the sewage disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage
system.
Ans: B
33) A compartment that receives solid or liquid waste, located below the normal grade of the gravity
system is called ________.
a. septic
b. sump
c. trap
d. interceptor
Ans: A
34) Which is true toxic substance?
a. Hazardous to human health
b. A fixture drain for a laboratory
c. Not hazardous to human health
d. Bedpan washer and sterilizer drain
Ans: A
35) Water that is safe for drinking, cooking, and personal use is ________.

a. potable
b. purified
c. clean
d. healthy
Ans: A
36) Which among the following best describes a toilet bowl?
a. A room or booth containing a toilet
b. The Box Type compartment holding water for flushing the toilet
c. An opening in the wall or ceiling near
d. The device that provides a supply of water and/or its disposal, e.g. sinks, tubs, toilet
Ans: B
37) Plumbing ventilation means to ________.
a. carry sewer gas out and relieve pressure of the drainage system
b. discourage corrosion in the drainage piping
c. maintain the trap seals

d. give pressure differentials in the public sewer

Ans: A
38) Rainwater from the roof down to the ground passes through what pipe?
a. Down spout
b. Conductor
c. Gutter
d. Vent
Ans: A
39) A pipe that conveys only liquid waste is called ________.
a. vent pipe

b. soil pipe

c. main pipe

d. waste pipe
Ans: D
40) If you install water supply inside the building, what is the diameter of pipes needed?
a. 4 inches
b. 1 inch
c. 0.75 inch
d. 0.5 inch
Ans: D
41) In which type of pipes does portable water travel
a. ABS pipes
b. Galvanized pipes
c. Cast iron pipes
d. PVC pipes (orange)
Ans: B
42) If your water system has leak, where can you shut off the flow of water?
a. Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Check valve
d. Angle valve
Ans: A
43) A plumber wants to install a liquid seal to prevent sewer gasses from entering the building. What
device is needed?
a. Union
b. Trap
c. Backflow preventer
d. Pump
Ans: C
44) A plumber wants to shut off the flow of water just 90 degrees turn. Which valve is appropriate?
a. Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Check valve
d. Angle valve
Ans: B
45) What do you call those flexible waterproof ribbon for covering threaded pipes joints to prevent
leakage?
a. Rubber bond
b. Masking tape
c. Teflon tape
d. Tape
Ans: C
46) If the end of a PVC pipe is fitted with a male adopter, what fitting will be used to stop the flow of the
water?
a. Elbow
b. Coupling

c. Cap
d. Plug
Ans: C
47) How many PVC pipes can be installed in a 7.50 meter distance?
a. 2 pcs.
b. 2.5 pcs.
c. 3 pcs.
d. 3.5 pcs.
Ans: B
48) If the end of the PVC pipe is fitted with a female adopter, what fitting will be used to stop the flow of
the water?
a. Elbow
b. Coupling

c. Cap

d. Plug
Ans: D
49) A plumber wants to connect two length of pipes. Which fitting is necessary?
a. Coupling
b. Elbow
c. Tee
d. Pipe wrench
Ans: A
50) If there is leaking in the water supply of lavatory, sink, and water closet, which valve are you going to
shut off?
a. Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Check valve
d. Angle valve
Ans: D