002b REFRESHER
PLUMBING CODE
RNPCP 1999
ENGR. ROEL A. ABAO
1. An adequate ________ is one of the most
important governances in modern and healthful
human existence that involves air, water and food
which is the basic necessities of life.
a. Plumbing practice
b. National Building Code
c. Plumbing Code
d. Sanitary Code
1. An adequate ________ is one of the most
important governances in modern and healthful
human existence that involves air, water and food
which is the basic necessities of life.
a. Plumbing practice
b. National Building Code
c. Plumbing Code
d. Sanitary Code
2. Modern or state-of-the-art plumbing installation
now require the close coordination of works
among Master Plumbers, Architects and Engineers
to come up with the most _______ and _______
plumbing installation.
a. sufficient / approved
b. efficient / economical
c. minimum / maximum
d. daring / exotic
2. Modern or state-of-the-art plumbing installation
now require the close coordination of works
among Master Plumbers, Architects and Engineers
to come up with the most _______ and _______
plumbing installation.
a. sufficient / approved
b. efficient / economical
c. minimum / maximum
d. daring / exotic
3. All premises intended for human habitation,
occupancy or use shall be provided with a supply of
_______ and _______ water, neither connected with
unsafe water supplies nor subject to hazards of
backflow or back-siphonage.
a. unpure / daring
b. safe / sufficient
c. pure / wholesome
d. virgin / pure
3. All premises intended for human habitation,
occupancy or use shall be provided with a supply of
_______ and _______ water, neither connected with
unsafe water supplies nor subject to hazards of
backflow or back-siphonage.
a. unpure / daring
b. safe / sufficient
c. pure / wholesome (Principle no.1)
d. virgin / pure
4. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances
shall be supplied with water in _______ volume
and a pressure ______ to enable them to function
satisfactorily and without undue noise under all
normal conditions of use.
a. exact / exact
b. efficient / equipped
c. sufficient / adequate
d. half / full
4. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances
shall be supplied with water in _______ volume
and a pressure ______ to enable them to function
satisfactorily and without undue noise under all
normal conditions of use.
a. exact / exact
b. efficient / equipped
c. sufficient / adequate (Principle no.2)
d. half / full
5. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use
the ________ quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.
a. maximum
b. minimum
c. efficient
d. sufficient
5. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use
the ________ quantity of water consistent with
proper performance and cleaning.
a. maximum
b. minimum (Principle no.3)
c. efficient
d. sufficient
6. Devices for heating and storing water shall be
so ______ and ______ as to prevent dangers from
explosion through overheating.
a. sensorized / equipped
b. designed / installed
c. rough-in / sensorized
d. think / formulate
6. Devices for heating and storing water shall be
so ______ and ______ as to prevent dangers from
explosion through overheating.
a. sensorized / equipped
b. designed / installed (Principle no.4)
c. rough-in / sensorized
d. think / formulate
7. Every building having plumbing fixtures installed
and intended for _______ , occupancy or use on
premises abutting on a street, alley or easement where is
a public sewer, shall be connected to the sewer system.
a. comfort life
b. human habitation
c. abundant life
d. safe habitation
7. Every building having plumbing fixtures installed
and intended for _______ , occupancy or use on
premises abutting on a street, alley or easement where is
a public sewer, shall be connected to the sewer system.
a. comfort life
b. human habitation (Principle no.5)
c. abundant life
d. safe habitation
8. Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a
sewer or with a private sewage-disposal system shall
have at least ______ and ________. Further, a lavatory
and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the
basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.
a. one wall hung water closet / double kitchen type sink
b. one pedestal water closet / single kitchen type sink
c. one hanging water closet / one kitchen type sink
d. none of the above
8. Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a
sewer or with a private sewage-disposal system shall
have at least ______ and ________. Further, a lavatory
and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the
basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.
a. one wall hung water closet / double kitchen type sink
b. one pedestal water closet / single kitchen type sink
c. one hanging water closet / one kitchen type sink
d. none of the above (Principle no.6 – 1 W.C & 1 K.S)
9. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of ________
material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and
shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
a. smooth non-irritated
b. smooth non-absorbent
c. watertight
d. glossy non-absorbent
9. Plumbing fixtures shall be made of ________
material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and
shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
a. smooth non-irritated
b. smooth non-absorbent (Principle no.7)
c. watertight
d. glossy non-absorbent
10. The drainage system shall be designed,
constructed and maintained to _______ against
fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with
adequate cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may
be readily cleaned.
a. prevent
b. safeguard
c. protect
d. none of the above
10. The drainage system shall be designed,
constructed and maintained to _______ against
fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with
adequate cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may
be readily cleaned.
a. prevent
b. safeguard (Principle no.8)
c. protect
d. none of the above
11. All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of
_______ NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free
form defective workmanship, designed and
constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to
ensure satisfactorily service.
a. strong
b. durable
c. malleable
d. stand alone
11. All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of
_______ NAMPAP-APPROVED materials, free
form defective workmanship, designed and
constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to
ensure satisfactorily service.
a. strong
b. durable (Principle no.9)
c. malleable
d. stand alone
12. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage
system shall be equipped with a ______.
a. air vented type
b. water-sealed trap
c. relief vent
d. bypass ventilation
12. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage
system shall be equipped with a ______.
a. air vented type
b. water-sealed trap (Principle no.10)
c. relief vent
d. bypass ventilation
13. ________ shall be designed to provide
adequate circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration for forcing of trap seals under ordinary
use.
a. Private disposal system
b. Drainage piping system
c. Ventilation piping system
d. Sewage treatment plant system
13. ________ shall be designed to provide
adequate circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration for forcing of trap seals under ordinary
use.
a. Private disposal system
b. Drainage piping system (Principle no.11)
c. Ventilation piping system
d. Sewage treatment plant system
14. ________ shall extend to the outer air and
installed to preempt clogging and the return
of foul air to the building.
a. Vent terminals
b. Stack
c. SVTR
d. VSTR
14. ________ shall extend to the outer air and
installed to preempt clogging and the return
of foul air to the building.
a. Vent terminals (Principle no.12)
b. Stack
c. SVTR
d. VSTR
15. Plumbing system shall be subjected to such
test to ________ disclose all leaks and defects in
the workmanship.
a. equipped
b. adequate
c. effectively
d. efficiently
15. Plumbing system shall be subjected to such
test to ________ disclose all leaks and defects in
the workmanship.
a. equipped
b. adequate
c. effectively (Principle no.13)
d. efficiently
16. ________ 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.
a. Industrial waste
b. Chemicals
c. No substance
d. CHB debris
16. ________ 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.
a. Industrial waste
b. Chemicals
c. No substance (Principle no.14)
d. CHB debris
17. ________ shall be provided to prevent
contamination of food, water, sterile goods and similar
materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the
fixture, device or appliance shall be connected
indirectly with the building drainage system.
a. Proper provision
b. Proper protection
c. Suitable preservation
d. Maintenance
17. ________ shall be provided to prevent
contamination of food, water, sterile goods and similar
materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the
fixture, device or appliance shall be connected
indirectly with the building drainage system.
a. Proper provision
b. Proper protection (Principle no.15)
c. Suitable preservation
d. Maintenance
18. No ________ shall be located in a room or
compartment which is not properly lighted and
ventilated.
a. kitchen hood
b. water closet
c. rest room
d. range hood
18. No ________ shall be located in a room or
compartment which is not properly lighted and
ventilated.
a. kitchen hood
b. water closet (Principle no.16)
c. rest room
d. range hood
19. If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are
installed in buildings where there is no sewer within a
reasonable distance, _______ shall be made for
disposing of the building sewage by some accepted
method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as
_______.
a. suitable provision / septic tank
b. approval / septic tank
c. permits / seepage pit
d. suitable provision / seepage pit
19. If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are
installed in buildings where there is no sewer within a
reasonable distance, _______ shall be made for
disposing of the building sewage by some accepted
method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as
_______.
a. suitable provision / septic tank (Principle no.17)
b. approval / septic tank
c. permits / seepage pit
d. suitable provision / seepage pit
20. Where a plumbing drainage system may be
subject to backflow of sewage, suitable provision
shall be made to ________ its overflow in the
building.
a. secure
b. prevent
c. protect
d. effectively
20. Where a plumbing drainage system may be
subject to backflow of sewage, suitable provision
shall be made to ________ its overflow in the
building.
a. secure
b. prevent (Principle no.18)
c. protect
d. effectively
21. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed
________ to be accessible for their intended
use.
a. properly ventilated
b. properly spaced
c. properly cleaned
d. All of the above
21. All plumbing fixtures shall be installed
________ to be accessible for their intended
use.
a. properly ventilated
b. properly spaced (Principle no.20)
c. properly cleaned
d. All of the above
22. Plumbing shall be installed by Registered
Master Plumbers with due regard to the ______ of
the strength of structural members and the ______
of damage to walls and other surfaces through
fixture usage.
a. prevention / preservation
b. preservation / prevention
c. durability / rectification
d. rectification / durability
22. Plumbing shall be installed by Registered
Master Plumbers with due regard to the ______ of
the strength of structural members and the ______
of damage to walls and other surfaces through
fixture usage.
a. prevention / preservation
b. preservation / prevention (Principle no.21)
c. durability / rectification
d. rectification / durability
23. Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system
which may be _______ to surface or sub-surface waters
shall not be discharge into the ground or into any
waterway, unless first rendered _______ through
subjection to some acceptable form of treatment.
a. deleterious / innocuous
b. innocuous / deleterious
c. spontaneously / simultaneously
d. None of the above
23. Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system
which may be _______ to surface or sub-surface waters
shall not be discharge into the ground or into any
waterway, unless first rendered _______ through
subjection to some acceptable form of treatment.
a. deleterious / innocuous (Principle no. 22)
b. innocuous / deleterious
c. spontaneously / simultaneously
d. None of the above
24. A Registered Master Plumber shall maintain a
________ consistent with an honorable and
dignified pursuit of his/her profession.
a. professional integrity
b. good moral and right conduct
c. professional bearing
d. Sex maniac
24. A Registered Master Plumber shall maintain a
________ consistent with an honorable and
dignified pursuit of his/her profession.
a. professional integrity
b. good moral and right conduct
c. professional bearing
d. Sex maniac
25. Shall not act in an __________ any
remuneration other than his/her original charges
except for additional services not covered in the
basic contract;
a. Professional demand and manner
b. Good moral and right conduct
c. Unprofessional manner and demand
d. Reducing his/her professional fees
25. Act in an __________ any remuneration other
than his/her original charges except for additional
services not covered in the basic contract;
a. Professional demand and manner
b. Good moral and right conduct
c. Unprofessional manner and demand
d. Reducing his/her professional fees
26. Shall not take advantage of a salaried
government position to ______ with a
practicing Registered Master Plumber.
a. Compete eagerly
b. Compete unfairly
c. Compete roughly
d. Compete wholesomely
26. Shall not take advantage of a salaried
government position to ______ with a
practicing Registered Master Plumber.
a. Compete eagerly
b. Compete unfairly
c. Compete roughly
d. Compete wholesomely
27. Shall not allow of his/her License as
Registered Master Plumber for a fee to an
unlicensed Master Plumber in plumbing
works without his/her _______.
a. Coordination thru phone with free 1000 e-loads
b. Personal supervision
c. Commission 5% of the total contract with free pizza
d. Commission 10% of the total contract with free
Jollibee foods
27. Shall not allow of his/her License as
Registered Master Plumber for a fee to an
unlicensed Master Plumber in plumbing
works without his/her _______.
a. Coordination thru phone with free 1000 e-loads
b. Personal supervision
c. Commission 5% of the total contract with free pizza
d. Commission 10% of the total contract with free
Jollibee foods
28. Shall not advertise in ________, act in any
manner and engage in any practice which tend to
bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered
Master Plumber, NAMPAP and the plumbing
profession.
a. having hydrocephalus head
b. boastful manner
c. self-laudatory language
d. malicious act
28. Shall not advertise in ________, act in any
manner and engage in any practice which tend to
bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered
Master Plumber, NAMPAP and the plumbing
profession.
a. having hydrocephalus head
b. boastful manner
c. self-laudatory language
d. malicious act
29. It is the minimum diameter of an inlet ,
outlet and siphon pipe and fittings in a septic
tank.
a. 101.6 mm
b. 104.6 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 100 mm
29. It is the minimum diameter of an inlet ,
outlet and siphon pipe and fittings in a septic
tank.
a. 101.6 mm
b. 104.6 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 100 mm
30. It is the height of inlet and outlet pipe that
shall extend at least ______ above the water
surface.
a. 101.6 mm
b. 104.6 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 100 mm
30. It is the height of inlet and outlet pipe that
shall extend at least ______ above the water
surface.
a. 101.6 mm
b. 104.6 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 100 mm
31. Minimum vent pipe size for water closet.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
31. Minimum vent pipe size for water closet.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
32. Minimum vent pipe size for urinal.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
32. Minimum vent pipe size for urinal.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
33. Minimum vent pipe size for bathtub.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
33. Minimum vent pipe size for bathtub.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
34. Minimum vent pipe size for shower bath.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
34. Minimum vent pipe size for shower bath.
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
35. Minimum vent pipe size for lavatory.
a. 2”
b. 2 1/2”
c. 1 1/4”
d. 1 1/2”
35. Minimum vent pipe size for lavatory.
a. 2”
b. 2 1/2”
c. 1 1/4”
d. 1 1/2”
36. Minimum vent pipe size for drinking
fountain.
a. 2”
b. 2 1/2”
c. 1 1/4”
d. 1 1/2”
36. Minimum vent pipe size for drinking
fountain.
a. 2”
b. 2 1/2”
c. 1 1/4”
d. 1 1/2”
37. In shower receptor, what is the minimum
size of the finished dam or threshold?
a. 25.4 mm
b. 19 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 32 mm
37. In shower receptor, what is the minimum
size of the finished dam or threshold?
a. 25.4 mm
b. 19 mm
c. 13 mm
d. 32 mm
38. In shower receptor, what is the minimum
depth of the finished dam or threshold?
a. 1 ½”
b. 2”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
38. In shower receptor, what is the minimum
depth of the finished dam or threshold?
a. 1 ½”
b. 2”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
39. In shower receptor, what is the maximum
depth for the finished dam or threshold?
a. 230 mm
b. 225 mm
c. 228 mm
d. 232 mm
39. In shower receptor, what is the maximum
depth for the finished dam or threshold?
a. 230 mm
b. 225 mm
c. 228 mm
d. 232 mm
40. Required minimum height from cover of
grease trap to the bottom of fixtures served.
a. 88 mm
b. 89 mm
c. 90 mm
d. 91 mm
40. Required minimum height from cover of
grease trap to the bottom of fixtures served.
a. 88 mm
b. 89 mm
c. 90 mm
d. 91 mm
41. A vertical vent that is continuation of the
drain to which it connects is a,
a. Branch vent
b. Relief vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Circuit vent
41. A vertical vent that is continuation of the
drain to which it connects is a,
a. Branch vent
b. Relief vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Circuit vent
42. A piping system designed to control and
conveys excess ground water to a suitable
location.
a. Storm water drainage piping
b. Sewer piping
c. Vertical stack
d. Downspout
42. A piping system designed to control and
conveys excess ground water to a suitable
location.
a. Storm water drainage piping
b. Sewer piping
c. Vertical stack
d. Downspout
43. When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or
premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of
way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage piping
form the building shall be connected.
a. Sewage ejector
b. Holding tank
c. Private sewage disposal system
d. Cesspool
43. When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or
premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of
way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage piping
form the building shall be connected.
a. Sewage ejector
b. Holding tank
c. Private sewage disposal system
d. Cesspool
44. A unit is equivalent to the flow rate of 1
3
ft /min or 1 gpm of water is:
a. Fixture unit
b. English unit
c. No. of water closet
d. Metric unit
44. A unit is equivalent to the flow rate of 1
3
ft /min or 1 gpm of water is:
a. Fixture unit
b. English unit
c. No. of water closet
d. Metric unit
45. Roof joint shall be,
a. Gas tight
b. Air tight
c. Smoke tight
d. Water tight
45. Roof joint shall be,
a. Gas tight
b. Air tight
c. Smoke tight
d. Water tight
46. A fixture designed for the washing of
hands or face, sometimes called wash basin.
a. Sink
b. Lavatory
c. Bathtub
d. shower
46. A fixture designed for the washing of
hands or face, sometimes called wash basin.
a. Sink
b. Lavatory
c. Bathtub
d. shower
47. A condition in the distribution system where it could
damage, or create condition that will damage
components of the distribution system or create a
nuisance is termed as,
a. Excessive water pressure
b. Loss of pressure
c. Excessive air pressure
d. Loss of water flow
47. A condition in the distribution system where it could
damage, or create condition that will damage
components of the distribution system or create a
nuisance is termed as,
a. Excessive water pressure
b. Loss of pressure
c. Excessive air pressure
d. Loss of water flow
48. A stack as defined in the code is,
a. Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
b. Vertical vent
c. Main vent
d. Horizontal main
48. A stack as defined in the code is,
a. Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
b. Vertical vent
c. Main vent
d. Horizontal main
49. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than
atmospheric pressure.
a. Standard pressure
b. Normal pressure
c. Back pressure
d. Barometric pressure
49. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than
atmospheric pressure.
a. Standard pressure
b. Normal pressure
c. Back pressure
d. Barometric pressure
50. No clevical toilet shall be installed in any
building unless first approved by the,
a. Health officer
b. Nurse
c. Doctor
d. Medicinal representative
50. No clevical toilet shall be installed in any
building unless first approved by the,
a. Health officer
b. Nurse
c. Doctor
d. Medicinal representative
51. All water supply, drainage, venting
system and all fixtures and their traps
complete with their connection,
a. Plumbing system
b. Piping system
c. Sewer system
d. Sanitary system
51. All water supply, drainage, venting
system and all fixtures and their traps
complete with their connection,
a. Plumbing system
b. Piping system
c. Sewer system
d. Sanitary system
52. The minimum size of water supply pipe to
a lavatory is,
a. 1 inch diameter
b. 2/4 inch diameter
c. 3/8 inch diameter
d. ½ inch diameter
52. The minimum size of water supply pipe to
a lavatory is,
a. 1 inch diameter
b. 2/4 inch diameter
c. 3/8 inch diameter
d. ½ inch diameter
53. Request for inspection by the Master Plumber
to the Administrative Authority is required to be
made in advance at least before the work to be
tested.
a. 12 hrs
b. 24 hrs
c. 36 hrs
d. 8 hrs
53. Request for inspection by the Master Plumber
to the Administrative Authority is required to be
made in advance at least before the work to be
tested.
a. 12 hrs
b. 24 hrs
c. 36 hrs
d. 8 hrs
54. The vertical distance that waste travels
through open air between the waste pipe and the
direct waste receptor is,
a. Connection
b. Air gap (drainage)
c. Conveyance
d. Vacuum
54. The vertical distance that waste travels
through open air between the waste pipe and the
direct waste receptor is,
a. Connection
b. Air gap (drainage)
c. Conveyance
d. Vacuum
55. A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil
stack. It is equal to each floor level or storey in
abuilding but are always at least eight feet (2.4
m)interval.
a. Vertical distance
b. Main stack intervals
c. Branch interval
d. Horizontal interval
55. A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil
stack. It is equal to each floor level or storey in
abuilding but are always at least eight feet (2.4
m)interval.
a. Vertical distance
b. Main stack intervals
c. Branch interval
d. Horizontal interval
56. A drain connecting the compartments of a
certain fixture to its trap.
a. Combination waste and vent
b. Continuous waste
c. Special waste
d. Indirect waste
56. A drain connecting the compartments of a
certain fixture to its trap.
a. Combination waste and vent
b. Continuous waste
c. Special waste
d. Indirect waste
57. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an
opening which is threaded on both the inside and
the outside is called.
a. Unions
b. Cap
c. Nipple
d. Bushing
57. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an
opening which is threaded on both the inside and
the outside is called.
a. Unions
b. Cap
c. Nipple
d. Bushing
58. It is used to close an opening in a fitting.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Bushing
d. Union
58. It is used to close an opening in a fitting.
a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Bushing
d. Union
59. Is used to close the end of a pipe.
a. Plug
b. Cap
c. Bushing
d. Union
59. Is used to close the end of a pipe.
a. Plug
b. Cap
c. Bushing
d. Union
60. A three piece pipe fitting used to connect the
ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned.
a. Plug
b. Cap
c. Bushing
d. Union
60. A three piece pipe fitting used to connect the
ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned.
a. Plug
b. Cap
c. Bushing
d. Union
61. The minimum pressure that should be
maintained for fixtures containing flush tank
supplies shall,
a. 8 psi
b. 4.34 psi
c. 3.45 psi
d. 10 psi
61. The minimum pressure that should be
maintained for fixtures containing flush tank
supplies shall,
a. 8 psi
b. 4.34 psi
c. 3.45 psi
d. 10 psi
62. A piece of metal fitted under another piece of
flat metal or wood which water is expected to run
is called,
a. Gutter
b. Sheeting
c. Flashing
d. Roofing
62. A piece of metal fitted under another piece of
flat metal or wood which water is expected to run
is called,
a. Gutter
b. Sheeting
c. Flashing
d. Roofing
63. Supports or anchorage of piping shall not
exceed an interval of,
a. 10 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 20 ft
d. 15 ft
63. Supports or anchorage of piping shall not
exceed an interval of,
a. 10 ft
b. 12 ft
c. 20 ft
d. 15 ft
64. When connecting plastic pipe to another types
of piping, the specific transition intended shall be
made with approved,
a. Soldered joint
b. Threaded joint
c. Fittings and adaptors
d. Sweated joint
64. When connecting plastic pipe to another types
of piping, the specific transition intended shall be
made with approved,
a. Soldered joint
b. Threaded joint
c. Fittings and adaptors
d. Sweated joint
65. Copper tubing used for water under concrete
slabs within a building shall be,
a. Copper tube with brazed
b. Brazed joints with cast brass fitting
c. Installed without joints where possible
d. Protected with factory applied coating
65. Copper tubing used for water under concrete
slabs within a building shall be,
a. Copper tube with brazed
b. Brazed joints with cast brass fitting
c. Installed without joints where possible
d. Protected with factory applied coating
66. The water demand for shower head is,
a. 7 gpm
b. 5 gpm
c. 12 gpm
d. 10 gpm
66. The water demand for shower head is,
a. 7 gpm
b. 5 gpm
c. 12 gpm
d. 10 gpm
67. The minimum plumbing permit charge for one
unit is,
a. P 15.00
b. P 5.00
c. P 10.00
d. P 7.00
67. The minimum plumbing permit charge for one
unit is,
a. P 15.00
b. P 5.00
c. P 10.00
d. P 7.00
68. A drainage pipe used to carry main or surface
water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is,
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer
68. A drainage pipe used to carry main or surface
water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is,
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer
69. Expansion joints shall be acceptable
except in piping for:
a. Vents
b. Hot water
c. Steam
d. Sold water
69. Expansion joints shall be acceptable
except in piping for:
a. Vents
b. Hot water
c. Steam
d. Sold water
70. A receptacle attached to the plumbing system
other than the trap in which waste or waste may
collected or retained for an ultimate discharge into
the plumbing system.
a. Container
b. Fixture
c. Tank
d. Cesspool
70. A receptacle attached to the plumbing system
other than the trap in which waste or waste may
collected or retained for an ultimate discharge into
the plumbing system.
a. Container
b. Fixture
c. Tank
d. Cesspool
71. Cast iron piping in 10 ft lengths installed
horizontally, shall be supported at intervals of not
more than,
a. 12 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 10 ft
71. Cast iron piping in 10 ft lengths installed
horizontally, shall be supported at intervals of not
more than,
a. 12 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 10 ft
72. Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe
shall be determined from,
a. Type of building
b. Number of bathroom installed
c. Location of fixtures
d. Total fixture units
72. Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe
shall be determined from,
a. Type of building
b. Number of bathroom installed
c. Location of fixtures
d. Total fixture units
73. The valve for controlling two or more outlet,
is a cold water supply line may be a,
a. Rising stem gate valve
b. Heavy duty globe valve
c. Ground key valve
d. Non-rising stem globe valve
73. The valve for controlling two or more outlet,
is a cold water supply line may be a,
a. Rising stem gate valve
b. Heavy duty globe valve
c. Ground key valve
d. Non-rising stem globe valve
74. The flow of water which has gradual and
regular variation over time and space is,
a. Laminar flow
b. Streamline
c. Turbulent
d. Mixed flow
74. The flow of water which has gradual and
regular variation over time and space is,
a. Laminar flow
b. Streamline
c. Turbulent
d. Mixed flow
75. The minimum size building supply allowed by
the code for water is,
a. ¾ in
b. 1 in
c. ½ in
d. 1 ¼ in
75. The minimum size building supply allowed by
the code for water is,
a. ¾ in
b. 1 in
c. ½ in
d. 1 ¼ in
76. According to the existing Plumbing code cast iron
pipe, weld steel pipes, copper pipes, vitrified clay,
concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to standard
other than the Philippine Standard,
a. ANSI
b. AWWA
c. ASTM
d. IAPMO
76. According to the existing Plumbing code cast iron
pipe, weld steel pipes, copper pipes, vitrified clay,
concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to standard
other than the Philippine Standard,
a. ANSI
b. AWWA
c. ASTM
d. IAPMO
77. A material not listed in the code for use in
water piping,
a. Aluminum
b. Asbestos cement
c. Cast iron
d. plastic
77. A material not listed in the code for use in
water piping,
a. Aluminum
b. Asbestos cement
c. Cast iron
d. plastic
78. The critical level marking or a backflow
prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the,
a. Testing laboratory
b. Health officer
c. Inspector
d. Manufacturer
78. The critical level marking or a backflow
prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the,
a. Testing laboratory
b. Health officer
c. Inspector
d. Manufacturer
79. CPVC water pipe may be used for hot water
and cold water distribution system,
a. Above ground only
b. Below ground only
c. In residence only
d. Within a building
79. CPVC water pipe may be used for hot water
and cold water distribution system,
a. Above ground only
b. Below ground only
c. In residence only
d. Within a building
80. When connecting horizontal drain line with
another horizontal drain line, the acceptable fitting
to be used are,
a. Coupling
b. Cross tee
c. Combination wye and 1/8
d. Sanitary tee
80. When connecting horizontal drain line with
another horizontal drain line, the acceptable fitting
to be used are,
a. Coupling
b. Cross tee
c. Combination wye and 1/8
d. Sanitary tee
81. The minimum allowable size of any building
drain, horizontal branch, vertical soil or waste
stack serving one or more waste closets shall be,
a. 4”
b. 3”
c. 5”
d. 2 ½”
81. The minimum allowable size of any building
drain, horizontal branch, vertical soil or waste
stack serving one or more waste closets shall be,
a. 4”
b. 3”
c. 5”
d. 2 ½”
82. It is a box like collection device which is
located on the exterior of the building and receives
storm water on one side,
a. Scupper
b. Gutter
c. Storm drain
d. Roof drain
82. It is a box like collection device which is
located on the exterior of the building and receives
storm water on one side,
a. Scupper
b. Gutter
c. Storm drain
d. Roof drain
83. The air pressure test for any threaded (low
pressure) gas piping system shall be at,
a. 5 psi at 15 minutes
b. 10 psi at 15 minutes
c. 5 psi at 10 minutes
d. 10 psi at 10 minutes
83. The air pressure test for any threaded (low
pressure) gas piping system shall be at,
a. 5 psi at 15 minutes
b. 10 psi at 15 minutes
c. 5 psi at 10 minutes
d. 10 psi at 10 minutes
84. Caulked or screwed joints shall be
applicable to,
a. PVC
b. Cast iron
c. Vitrified clay
d. Asbestos
84. Caulked or screwed joints shall be
applicable to,
a. PVC
b. Cast iron
c. Vitrified clay
d. Asbestos
85. The vent pipe serving a combination waste
and vent system with a 4 inch drainpipes shall be
at least,
a. 2 ½ in
b. 3 in
c. 2 in
d. 4 in
85. The vent pipe serving a combination waste
and vent system with a 4 inch drainpipes shall be
at least,
a. 2 ½ in
b. 3 in
c. 2 in
d. 4 in
86. Building sewers shall be tested by completely
filling the sewer with water from the,
a. Lowest to at least 10 ft head
b. Lowest to the highest point
c. Lowest to at least ground level
d. Lowest to at least 5 ft head
86. Building sewers shall be tested by completely
filling the sewer with water from the,
a. Lowest to at least 10 ft head
b. Lowest to the highest point
c. Lowest to at least ground level
d. Lowest to at least 5 ft head
87. In water supply piping slip joints may be used
only on the,
a. Cold water supply
b. Concealed fixture
c. Exposed fixture supply
d. hot water supply
87. In water supply piping slip joints may be used
only on the,
a. Cold water supply
b. Concealed fixture
c. Exposed fixture supply
d. hot water supply
88. A water system containing a water heater will
require,
a. Mixing valve
b. Heat water return line
c. Pressure relief valve
d. Check valve
88. A water system containing a water heater will
require,
a. Mixing valve
b. Heat water return line
c. Pressure relief valve
d. Check valve
89. Minimum size of water supply pipe for flush
valve is,
a. 2”
b. 1”
c. 3/4”
d. 1/4”
89. Minimum size of water supply pipe for flush
valve is,
a. 2”
b. 1”
c. 3/4”
d. 1/4”
90. Is it permissible to place building sewer and
drainage piping in the same trench with water
service pipe?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Sometimes
90. Is it permissible to place building sewer and
drainage piping in the same trench with water
service pipe?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe
d. Sometimes
91. Upon issuance of Plumbing permit, plumbing
installation shall commence within,
a. No limit
b. One month
c. One year
d. 360 days
91. Upon issuance of Plumbing permit, plumbing
installation shall commence within,
a. No limit
b. One month
c. One year (365 days)
d. 360 days
92. An automatic fill device, most commonly
found in toilet tanks,
a. Globe valve
b. Ballcock
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve
92. An automatic fill device, most commonly
found in toilet tanks,
a. Globe valve
b. Ballcock
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve
93. That part of the plumbing system extending
from a point 4 ft or 5 ft from the inner face of the
foundation wall of building to the junction with
another sewer,
a. House sewer
b. Storm sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Sewer pipe
93. That part of the plumbing system extending
from a point 4 ft or 5 ft from the inner face of the
foundation wall of building to the junction with
another sewer,
a. House sewer
b. Storm sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Sewer pipe
94. Equipment which includes all valves and
controls used in the plumbing system which are
required to be accessible or readily accessible is
called,
a. Machines
b. Controls
c. Regulating equipment
d. Pipes
94. Equipment which includes all valves and
controls used in the plumbing system which are
required to be accessible or readily accessible is
called,
a. Machines
b. Controls
c. Regulating equipment
d. Pipes
95. Rain water piping located on the exterior of a
building using galvanized sheet metal shall not be
less than,
a. G.A 26
b. G.A 32
c. G.A 28
d. G.A 30
95. Rain water piping located on the exterior of a
building using galvanized sheet metal shall not be
less than,
a. G.A 26
b. G.A 32
c. G.A 28
d. G.A 30
96. An electrically or mechanically operated device
used to elevate sewage and liquid waste from a lower
level to a point of discharge into a sewer or other
disposal system,
a. Ejector
b. Ram
c. Screw
d. Hard pump
96. An electrically or mechanically operated device
used to elevate sewage and liquid waste from a lower
level to a point of discharge into a sewer or other
disposal system,
a. Ejector
b. Ram
c. Screw
d. Hard pump
97. The maximum fixture units loading allowed
on a 2” horizontal waste branch is,
a. 4
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
97. The maximum fixture units loading allowed
on a 2” horizontal waste branch is,
a. 4
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
98. Another name for a clinical sink is,
a. Special sink
b. Ordinary sink
c. Span washer
d. Bedspan washer
98. Another name for a clinical sink is,
a. Special sink
b. Ordinary sink
c. Span washer
d. Bedspan washer
99. A measure of inertia forces to viscous forces,
which sometimes describe whether it is turbulent
or laminar flow,
a. Reynold’s number
b. Darsho’s number
c. Moody number
d. Weber number
99. A measure of inertia forces to viscous forces,
which sometimes describe whether it is turbulent
or laminar flow,
a. Reynold’s number
b. Darsho’s number
c. Moody number
d. Weber number
100. A device used to connect drainage of a
dishwasher with the sanitary drainage system is
called,
a. Wash water device
b. Vacuum breaker
c. Ice breaker
d. Air gap device
100. A device used to connect drainage of a
dishwasher with the sanitary drainage system is
called,
a. Wash water device
b. Vacuum breaker
c. Ice breaker
d. Air gap device
101. ________ design shall be such as to produce
a clarified effluent consistent with accepted
standards and shall provide adequate space for
sludge and scum accumulations.
a. Sewage treatment plant
b. Septic tank
c. Water treatment
d. Cesspool
101. ________ design shall be such as to produce
a clarified effluent consistent with accepted
standards and shall provide adequate space for
sludge and scum accumulations.
a. Sewage treatment plant
b. Septic tank
c. Water treatment
d. Cesspool
102. The inlet compartment of any septic tank shall be
not less than _____ of the total capacity of the tank, nor
less than ____ liquid capacity, and shall be at least 1.5
m x 0.9 m.
a. 2/3 ; 2 m3
b. 3/8 ; 2 m3
c. 1/3 ; 1 m3
d. 3/8 ; 1 m3
102. The inlet compartment of any septic tank shall be
not less than _____ of the total capacity of the tank, nor
less than ____ liquid capacity, and shall be at least 1.5
m x 0.9 m.
a. 2/3 ; 2 m3
b. 3/8 ; 2 m3
c. 1/3 ; 1 m3
d. 3/8 ; 1 m3
103. The second compartment of any septic tank
shall have a minimum capacity of _____ and a
maximum capacity of _____ of the total capacity
such tank.
a. 2 m3 ; 1/3
b. 2 m3 ; 2/3
c. 1 m3 ; 1/3
d. 1 m3 ; 2/3
103. The second compartment of any septic tank
shall have a minimum capacity of _____ and a
maximum capacity of _____ of the total capacity
such tank.
a. 2 m3 ; 1/3
b. 2 m3 ; 2/3
c. 1 m3 ; 1/3
d. 1 m3 ; 2/3
104. In septic tanks having over 6 m3 capacity, the
secondary compartment may not less than ______
in length.
a. 3 m
b. 2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 1.2 m
104. In septic tanks having over 6 m3 capacity, the
secondary compartment may not less than ______
in length.
a. 3 m
b. 2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 1.2 m
105. Access to each septic tank shall be provided
by at least two manholes _____ in minimum
dimension or by an equivalent removable cover
slab.
a. 505 mm
b. 507 mm
c. 508 mm
d. 509 mm
105. Access to each septic tank shall be provided
by at least two manholes _____ in minimum
dimension or by an equivalent removable cover
slab.
a. 505 mm
b. 507 mm
c. 508 mm
d. 509 mm
106. Wherever a first compartment exceeds 3.7 m
in length, an ________ shall be provided over the
baffle wall.
a. Additional compartment
b. Additional manhole
c. Additional inlet and outlet pipes
d. Additional vertical clearances
106. Wherever a first compartment exceeds 3.7 m
in length, an ________ shall be provided over the
baffle wall.
a. Additional compartment
b. Additional manhole
c. Additional inlet and outlet pipes
d. Additional vertical clearances
107. The vertical leg of a round inlet and outlet
fittings shall not be less in size than the
connecting sewer pipe nor less than ______.
a. 100.6 mm
b. 102.6 mm
c. 104.6 mm
d. 106.6 mm
107. The vertical leg of a round inlet and outlet
fittings shall not be less in size than the
connecting sewer pipe nor less than ______.
a. 100.6 mm
b. 102.6 mm
c. 104.6 mm
d. 106.6 mm
108. A baffle type fitting shall have the equivalent
cross-sectional area of the connecting sewer pipe and
not less than a _____ horizontal dimension when
measured at the inlet and outlet pipe inverts.
a. 100.6 mm
b. 102.6 mm
c. 104.6 mm
d. 106.6 mm
108. A baffle type fitting shall have the equivalent
cross-sectional area of the connecting sewer pipe and
not less than a _____ horizontal dimension when
measured at the inlet and outlet pipe inverts.
a. 100.6 mm
b. 102.6 mm
c. 104.6 mm
d. 106.6 mm
109. The inlet and outlet pipe or baffle shall
extend _____ above and at least _____ below the
water surface.
a. 101.6 mm ; 304.8 mm
b. 102.6 mm ; 304.8 mm
c. 104.6 mm ; 308.4 mm
d. 106.6 mm ; 308.4 mm
109. The inlet and outlet pipe or baffle shall
extend _____ above and at least _____ below the
water surface.
a. 101.6 mm ; 304.8 mm
b. 102.6 mm ; 304.8 mm
c. 104.6 mm ; 308.4 mm
d. 106.6 mm ; 308.4 mm
110. The invert of the inlet pipe shall be at a level
not less than ____ above the invert of the outlet
pipe.
a. 50.6 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 50.8 mm
d. 52 mm
110. The invert of the inlet pipe shall be at a level
not less than ____ above the invert of the outlet
pipe.
a. 50.6 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 50.8 mm
d. 52 mm
111. In septic tank, the side wall shall extend
at least _____ above the liquid depth.
a. 226.8 mm
b. 228.6 mm
c. 282.6 mm
d. 262.8 mm
111. In septic tank, the side wall shall extend
at least _____ above the liquid depth.
a. 226.8 mm
b. 228.6 mm
c. 282.6 mm
d. 262.8 mm
112. Used of wooden baffles in septic tank are
prohibited?
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
112. Used of wooden baffles in septic tank are
prohibited?
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
113. All septic tank covers shall be capable of
supporting an earth load of not less than _____
when the maximum coverage does not exceed 9.0
m.
a. 2.088 psi
b. 1.43 bar
c. 0.143 kg/cm^2
d. None of the above
113. All septic tank covers shall be capable of
supporting an earth load of not less than _____
when the maximum coverage does not exceed 9.0
m.
a. 2.088 psi (14.4 kPa)
b. 1.43 bar
c. 0.143 kg/cm^2
d. None of the above
114. All concrete septic tanks shall be protected
from corrosion by coating with an approved
______ or by other acceptable means at least
101.6 mm below the water line.
a. Asphalt coating
b. Molten zinc coating
c. Bituminous coating
d. Iron coating
114. All concrete septic tanks shall be protected
from corrosion by coating with an approved
______ or by other acceptable means at least
101.6 mm below the water line.
a. Asphalt coating
b. Molten zinc coating
c. Bituminous coating
d. Iron coating
115. In steel septic tank, the minimum wall
thickness shall be _______ and each such tank
shall be protected from corrosion both internally
and externally.
a. No. 10 U.S gauge (8.2 mm)
b. No. 12 U.S gauge (2.8 mm)
c. No. 14 U.S gauge (2.8 mm)
d. No. 16 U.S gauge (8.2 mm)
115. In steel septic tank, the minimum wall
thickness shall be _______ and each such tank
shall be protected from corrosion both internally
and externally.
a. No. 10 U.S gauge (8.2 mm)
b. No. 12 U.S gauge (2.8 mm)
c. No. 14 U.S gauge (2.8 mm)
d. No. 16 U.S gauge (8.2 mm)
116. In disposal field, clean stone, gravel, slag, or
similar filter material acceptable to the
Administrative Authority, varying in size from
____ to ____ shall be placed in the trench to the
depth and grade.
a. 15 mm to 51 mm
b. 19.1 mm to 63.5 mm
c. ½” to 2 1/2”
d. ¾” to 2 1/4”
116. In disposal field, clean stone, gravel, slag, or
similar filter material acceptable to the
Administrative Authority, varying in size from
____ to ____ shall be placed in the trench to the
depth and grade.
a. 15 mm to 51 mm
b. 19.1 mm to 63.5 mm
c. ½” to 2 1/2”
d. ¾” to 2 1/4”
117. When seepage pit are used in combination
with disposal fields, the filter material in the
trenches shall terminate at least ______ from the
pit excavation.
a. 1 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 3 m
117. When seepage pit are used in combination
with disposal fields, the filter material in the
trenches shall terminate at least ______ from the
pit excavation.
a. 1 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 3 m
118. What will be the recommendation of a
Master Plumber when the quantity of sewage
exceeds the amount that can be disposed in 152.4
linear meter of each line in a disposal fields?
a. Use of another tank
b. Use of dosing tank
c. Extension of such disposal field
d. Use of steel septic tank
118. What will be the recommendation of a
Master Plumber when the quantity of sewage
exceeds the amount that can be disposed in 152.4
linear meter of each line in a disposal fields?
a. Use of another tank
b. Use of dosing tank
c. Extension of such disposal field
d. Use of steel septic tank
119. In disposal fields dosing tanks shall
discharges once every 3-4 hrs and a capacity equal
to _______ percent of the interior capacity of the
pipe to be dosed.
a. 50% to 75%
b. 60% to 70%
c. 60% to 75%
d. 50% to 85%
119. In disposal fields dosing tanks shall
discharges once every 3-4 hrs and a capacity equal
to _______ percent of the interior capacity of the
pipe to be dosed.
a. 50% to 75%
b. 60% to 70%
c. 60% to 75%
d. 50% to 85%
120. In constructing disposal fields, the minimum
of filter material under drain lines is?
a. 300 mm
b. 302.4 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 308.4 mm
120. In constructing disposal fields, the minimum
of filter material under drain lines is?
a. 300 mm
b. 302.4 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 308.4 mm
121. In constructing disposal fields, the minimum
of filter material over drain lines is?
a. 58.0 mm
b. 302.4 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 50.8 mm
121. In constructing disposal fields, the minimum
of filter material over drain lines is?
a. 58.0 mm
b. 302.4 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 50.8 mm
122. Each seepage pit shall be circular in shape
and shall have an excavated diameter of not less
than _______.
a. 7.21 ft
b. 2.0 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 10 ft
122. Each seepage pit shall be circular in shape
and shall have an excavated diameter of not less
than _______.
a. 7.21 ft (2.2 m)
b. 2.0 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 10 ft
123. In constructing seepage pit, no brick or block
shall be greater in height than its width and shall
be laid flat to form at least a 101.6 mm wall.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
123. In constructing seepage pit, no brick or block
shall be greater in height than its width and shall
be laid flat to form at least a 101.6 mm wall.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
124. All brick or block used in seepage pit
construction shall have a minimum compressive
strength of ________.
a. 17,000 kPa
b. 2,497.62 psi
c. 2,450 psi
d. 17,300 kPa
124. All brick or block used in seepage pit
construction shall have a minimum compressive
strength of ________.
a. 17,000 kPa
b. 2,497.62 psi (17,225 kPa)
c. 2,450 psi
d. 17,300 kPa
125. In seepage pit, the reinforced concrete slab
shall not be less than _______ thick and designed
to support an earth load of not less than _____.
a. 127 mm ; 19.2 kPa
b. 130 mm ; 12.9 kPa
c. 125 mm ; 19.2 kPa
d. 135 mm ; 12.9 kPa
125. In seepage pit, the reinforced concrete slab
shall not be less than _______ thick and designed
to support an earth load of not less than _____.
a. 127 mm ; 19.2 kPa
b. 130 mm ; 12.9 kPa
c. 125 mm ; 19.2 kPa
d. 135 mm ; 12.9 kPa
126. When using a one or two piece concrete slab
cover inlet in seepage pit, the fitting may be a
______ discharging through an opening in the top
of the slab cover.
a. 1/8 bend
b. ¼ bend
c. 1/6 bend
d. 3/8 bend
126. When using a one or two piece concrete slab
cover inlet in seepage pit, the fitting may be a
______ discharging through an opening in the top
of the slab cover.
a. 1/8 bend
b. ¼ bend
c. 1/6 bend
d. 3/8 bend
127. During inspection in constructing septic
tanks or other primary systems shall be installed
on dry, level, well-compacted soil.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
127. During inspection in constructing septic
tanks or other primary systems shall be installed
on dry, level, well-compacted soil.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
128. Cleanouts required, except:
a. On short horizontal drainage pipe installed at a slope of 72⁰
or less from the vertical line (or at an angle of 1/5 bend).
b. At the upper terminal of every horizontal sewer or waste
line.
c. Additional clean-out shall be provided on a horizontal line
with an aggregate offset angle exceeding 135⁰.
d. At every 15m of total developed length or a fraction
thereof.
128. Cleanouts required, except:
a. On short horizontal drainage pipe installed at a slope of 72⁰
or less from the vertical line (or at an angle of 1/5 bend).
b. At the upper terminal of every horizontal sewer or waste
line.
c. Additional clean-out shall be provided on a horizontal line
with an aggregate offset angle exceeding 135⁰.
d. At every 15m of total developed length or a fraction
thereof.
129. In designing plumbing plans, what shall be a
registered master plumber remembered first when
plotting cleanouts, except?
a. each 90⁰ cleanout extension shall be constructed from a wye fitting
or an approved fitting of equivalent sweep.
b. Cleanouts in underfloor piping shall be extended outside the
building when there is less than 17” vert. clearance or 28” hor.
clearance to the means of access.
c. Cleanout with 2” or less shall have a front clearance of not less than
12 inches and 2” & above shall have a front clearance of 18 inches.
d. No underfloor cleanout for residential occupancies shall be located
more than 244 inches from an access door, trap door or crawl hole.
129. In designing plumbing plans, what shall be a
registered master plumber remembered first when
plotting cleanouts, except?
a. each 90⁰ cleanout extension shall be constructed from a wye fitting
or an approved fitting of equivalent sweep.
b. Cleanouts in underfloor piping shall be extended outside the
building when there is less than 17” (18”or 450 mm) vert. clearance
or 28” (30”or 750 mm) hor. clearance to the means of access.
c. Cleanout with 2” or less shall have a front clearance of not less than
12 inches and 2” & above shall have a front clearance of 18 inches.
d. No underfloor cleanout for residential occupancies shall be located
more than 244 inches from an access door, trap door or crawl hole.
130. Vents required, except:
a. Traps serving sinks in an island bar counter.
b. Each CW & VS in any branch more than 4.6 m in
length.
c. Series of three (3) water closets.
d. In front of the highest fixture connection on a
horizontal branch.
130. Vents required, except:
a. Traps serving sinks in an island bar counter.
b. Each CW & VS in any branch more than 4.6 m in
length.
c. Series of three (3) water closets. (wet vent)
d. In front of the highest fixture connection on a
horizontal branch. (circuit vent)
131. In NBCP, wet standpipe shall have a water
pressure of?
a. 0.14062 psi
b. 6.89 kPa
c. 0.0689 bar
d. 51.7 mm Hg
131. In NBCP, wet standpipe shall have a water
pressure of?
a. 0.14062 psi ( 2 kg / cm2)
b. 6.89 kPa
c. 0.0689 bar
d. 51.7 mm Hg
2
1 psi = 0.07031 kg / cm
132. In NBCP, dry standpipe shall have a water
pressure of?
a. 1.406 psi
b. 137.8 kPa
c. 1.378 bar
d. 1034 mm Hg
132. In NBCP, dry standpipe shall have a water
pressure of?
a. 1.406 psi ( 20 kg / cm2)
b. 137.8 kPa
c. 1.378 bar
d. 1034 mm Hg
1 psi = 0.07031 kg / cm2
133. It is the standard diameter of a wet standpipe
valve which is located not less than 300 mm and
not more than 1.2 m above the floor.
a. 32 mm
b. 38 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 63 mm
133. It is the standard diameter of a wet standpipe
valve which is located not less than 300 mm and
not more than 1.2 m above the floor.
a. 32 mm
b. 38 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 63 mm
134. It is the standard diameter of a dry standpipe
opening.
a. 32 mm
b. 38 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 63 mm
134. It is the standard diameter of a dry standpipe
opening.
a. 32 mm
b. 38 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 63 mm
135. The maximum distance of a hose nozzle to
any portion of a building.
a. 23 m
b. 15 m
c. 6 m
d. 3 m
135. The maximum distance of a hose nozzle to
any portion of a building.
a. 23 m
b. 15 m
c. 6 m
d. 3 m
136. The standard length of a fire hose.
a. 23 m
b. 15 m
c. 6 m
d. 30 m
136. The standard length of a fire hose.
a. 23 m
b. 15 m
c. 6 m
d. 30 m
137. It is the minimum diameter of a wet
standpipe.
a. 76 mm
b. 63 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 38 mm
137. It is the minimum diameter of a wet
standpipe.
a. 76 mm
b. 63 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 38 mm
138. Minimum volume of water an interior wet
standpipe should provide.
a. 900 lpm
b. 500 lpm
c. 190 lpm
d. 300 lpm
138. Minimum volume of water an interior wet
standpipe should provide.
a. 900 lpm
b. 500 lpm
c. 190 lpm
d. 300 lpm
139. Minimum volume of water a dry standpipe
should provide.
a. 900 lpm
b. 500 lpm
c. 190 lpm
d. 300 lpm
139. Minimum volume of water a dry standpipe
should provide.
a. 900 lpm
b. 500 lpm
c. 190 lpm
d. 300 lpm
140. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 2-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
140. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 2-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
141. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 3-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
141. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 3-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
142. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 4-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
142. It is the diameter of a dry standpipe requiring
a 4-way Siamese connection.
a. 152 mm
b. 76 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 125 mm
143. Minimum number of storey that are requiring
one (1) or more dry standpipes.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
143. Minimum number of storey that are requiring
one (1) or more dry standpipes.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
144. The design, construction and operation of
deep well for the abstraction of groundwater in
accordance with the criteria set by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
144. The design, construction and operation of
deep well for the abstraction of groundwater in
accordance with the criteria set by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
145. Sanitary sewage from buildings and
neutralized or pre-treated industrial waste water
shall be discharged directly into the nearest street
public sewer main in accordance with the criteria
set by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
145. Sanitary sewage from buildings and
neutralized or pre-treated industrial waste water
shall be discharged directly into the nearest street
public sewer main in accordance with the criteria
set by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
146. Quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface and underground surfaces shall be in
accordance by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
146. Quality of drinking water from meteoric,
surface and underground surfaces shall be in
accordance by?
a. DOH
b. Sanitation Code and NPCC
c. Water Code
d. NSDW
147. Dome-type strainers shall have a minimum
total net inlet area of _______ times the area of
the outlet pipe to which it is connected.
a. 1 ½
b. 2 ½
c. 1
d. 2
147. Dome-type strainers shall have a minimum
total net inlet area of _______ times the area of
the outlet pipe to which it is connected.
a. 1 ½
b. 2 ½
c. 1
d. 2
148. No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized
steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be
kept at least ______ above ground.
a. 125 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 152 mm
d. 200 mm
148. No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized
steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be
kept at least ______ above ground.
a. 125 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 152 mm
d. 200 mm
149. Air is forced into the pipe system until there
is a uniform gauge pressure of _____ or sufficient
to balance a column of mercury 254 mm in height.
a. 34.5 kPa
b. 43.5 kPa
c. 35.4 kPa
d. 45.3 kPa
149. Air is forced into the pipe system until there
is a uniform gauge pressure of _____ or sufficient
to balance a column of mercury 254 mm in height.
a. 34.5 kPa
b. 43.5 kPa
c. 35.4 kPa
d. 45.3 kPa
150. Interceptors or clarifiers for sand and similar
heavy solids shall be so designed and located as to
be readily accessible for cleaning and shall have a
water seal of not less than ____ deep.
a. 152 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 145 mm
150. Interceptors or clarifiers for sand and similar
heavy solids shall be so designed and located as to
be readily accessible for cleaning and shall have a
water seal of not less than ____ deep.
a. 152 mm
b. 125 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 145 mm
151. All septic tank covers shall be capable of
supporting on earth load of not less than _____
when the maximum coverage does not exceed 9m.
a. 14.4 kPa
b. 15.3 kPa
c. 18.3 kPa
d. 16.2 kPa
151. All septic tank covers shall be capable of
supporting on earth load of not less than _____
when the maximum coverage does not exceed 9m.
a. 14.4 kPa
b. 15.3 kPa
c. 18.3 kPa
d. 16.2 kPa
152. Sizing of rainwater piping for two adjacent
walls-add _____ of the total wall areas to the roof
area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
152. Sizing of rainwater piping for two adjacent
walls-add _____ of the total wall areas to the roof
area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
153. Sizing of rainwater piping for one wall -add
_____ of area of the wall to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
153. Sizing of rainwater piping for one wall -add
_____ of area of the wall to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
154. Sizing of rainwater piping for two walls
opposite each other and of the same heights -add
_____ area to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
154. Sizing of rainwater piping for two walls
opposite each other and of the same heights -add
_____ area to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
155. Sizing of rainwater piping for two walls
opposite of differing heights -add _____ of wall
area above top of lower wall to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
155. Sizing of rainwater piping for two walls
opposite of differing heights -add _____ of wall
area above top of lower wall to the roof area.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
156. Sizing of rainwater piping for walls on three
sides -add _____ of area of the inner wall below
the top of lower wall, plus allowance for area of
wall above top of the lowest wall.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
156. Sizing of rainwater piping for walls on three
sides -add _____ of area of the inner wall below
the top of lower wall, plus allowance for area of
wall above top of the lowest wall.
a. 45%
b. 50%
c. No additional
d. 35%
157. Cleanouts may omitted on short horizontal
drainage pipe installed at a slope of _____ or less
from the vertical line ( or an angle _____ bend).
a. 72 degrees ; 1/5 bend
b. 45 degrees ; 1/8 bend
c. 72 degrees ; 1/8 bend
d. 45 degrees ; 1/5 bend
157. Cleanouts may omitted on short horizontal
drainage pipe installed at a slope of _____ or less
from the vertical line ( or an angle _____ bend).
a. 72 degrees ; 1/5 bend
b. 45 degrees ; 1/8 bend
c. 72 degrees ; 1/8 bend
d. 45 degrees ; 1/5 bend
158. Each grease trap shall have an approved
water seal of not less than _____ in depth or the
diameter of its outlet, which is greater.
a. 38 mm
b. 64 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 51 mm
158. Each grease trap shall have an approved
water seal of not less than _____ in depth or the
diameter of its outlet, which is greater.
a. 38 mm
b. 64 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 51 mm
159.The indirect waste lines carrying refrigeration
waste shall not be smaller than one (1) inlet
serving not more than 2.8 mm3 of refrigeration
space.
a.
b.
c.
d.
38 mm
32 mm
76 mm
51 mm
159.The indirect waste lines carrying refrigeration
waste shall not be smaller than one (1) inlet
serving not more than 2.8 mm3 of refrigeration
space.
a.
b.
c.
d.
38 mm
32 mm
76 mm
51 mm
160. Approval of House Bill No. 962 also known
as R.A No. 1378.
a. 1978
b. 1852
c. 1954
d. 1935
160. Approval of House Bill No. 962 also known
as R.A No. 1378.
a. 1978
b. 1852
c. 1954
d. 1935
161. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
3” stack.
a. 50 DFU
b. 48 DFU
c. 80 DFU
d. 60 DFU
161. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
3” stack.
a. 50 DFU
b. 48 DFU
c. 80 DFU
d. 60 DFU
162. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
4” waste stack.
a. 256 DFU
b. 216 DFU
c. 48 DFU
d. 35 DFU
162. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
4” waste stack.
a. 256 DFU
b. 216 DFU
c. 48 DFU
d. 35 DFU
163. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
4” horizontal waste branch.
a. 256 DFU
b. 216 DFU
c. 48 DFU
d. 35 DFU
163. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed in a
4” horizontal waste branch.
a. 256 DFU
b. 216 DFU
c. 48 DFU
d. 35 DFU
164. Type of joints for soft copper water tubing
shall be made with fittings meeting approved
standards. The tubing shall be expanded with a
proper flaring tool.
a. Flared joints
b. Solder & sweat joints
c. Cement mortar joints
d. Burned lead joints
164. Type of joints for soft copper water tubing
shall be made with fittings meeting approved
standards. The tubing shall be expanded with a
proper flaring tool.
a. Flared joints
b. Solder & sweat joints
c. Cement mortar joints
d. Burned lead joints
165. The maximum permissible length for a 2”
vent piping.
a. 18 m
b. 37 m
c. 40 m
d. 50 m
165. The maximum permissible length for a 2”
vent piping.
a. 18 m
b. 37 m
c. 40 m
d. 50 m
166. The maximum permissible length for a 3”
vent piping.
a. 37 m
b. 65 m
c. 91 m
d. 55 m
166. The maximum permissible length for a 3”
vent piping.
a. 37 m
b. 65 m
c. 91 m
d. 55 m
167. The maximum permissible length for a 4”
vent piping.
a. 37 m
b. 65 m
c. 91 m
d. 55 m
167. The maximum permissible length for a 4”
vent piping.
a. 37 m
b. 65 m
c. 91 m
d. 55 m
168. Drainage Fixture Unit of Sink, bar (Private
38 mm min waste).
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
168. Drainage Fixture Unit of Sink, bar (Private
38 mm min waste).
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
169. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 2” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
169. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 2” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
170. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 3” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
170. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 3” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
171. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 4” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
171. Maximum drainage fixture units allowed for
a 4” vent pipe.
a. 8 DFU
b. 24 DFU
c. 84 DFU
d. 256 DFU
172. Tube made of plastic material and colored
black. The cross-sectional shape is circular and is
denotes by its outside diameter or O.D.
a. PB
b. PE
c. PVC
d. ABS
172. Tube made of plastic material and colored
black. The cross-sectional shape is circular and is
denotes by its outside diameter or O.D.
a. PB
b. PE
c. PVC
d. ABS
173. An impairment of the quality of the water to
a degree which creates hazard to the public health
and adversely affects the aesthetic and potable
qualities of waters for domestic use.
a. Pollution
b. Quality of water
c. Potable water
d. Defects
173. An impairment of the quality of the water to
a degree which creates hazard to the public health
and adversely affects the aesthetic and potable
qualities of waters for domestic use.
a. Pollution
b. Quality of water
c. Potable water
d. Defects
174. The normal force exerted by a homogeneous
liquid or gas per unit of area on the wall of the
container.
a. Pitch
b. Static head
c. Friction loss
d. Pressure
174. The normal force exerted by a homogeneous
liquid or gas per unit of area on the wall of the
container.
a. Pitch
b. Static head
c. Friction loss
d. Pressure
175. An approved plumbing fixture or device of
such materials, shape and capacity to adequately
receive the discharge from indirect waste pipes
constructed and located to readily cleaned.
a. Rim
b. Receptor
c. Riser
d. Revent pipe
175. An approved plumbing fixture or device of
such materials, shape and capacity to adequately
receive the discharge from indirect waste pipes
constructed and located to readily cleaned.
a. Rim
b. Receptor
c. Riser
d. Revent pipe
176. In a line of piping is a combination of elbows
or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out
of line but into a line parallel with the original
section.
a. Dead end
b. Offset
c. Drain
d. Flooded
176. In a line of piping is a combination of elbows
or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out
of line but into a line parallel with the original
section.
a. Dead end
b. Offset
c. Drain
d. Flooded
177. The pressure available at the fixture or water
outlet, allowance is made for pressure drop due at
friction loss, head, meter and other losses in the
system during maximum demand period.
a. Pressure
b. Residual pressure
c. Static pressure
d. Pressure loss
177. The pressure available at the fixture or water
outlet, allowance is made for pressure drop due at
friction loss, head, meter and other losses in the
system during maximum demand period.
a. Pressure
b. Residual pressure
c. Static pressure
d. Pressure loss
178. Generally, what is the standard diameter of
standpipe for building two or three stories in
height?
a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 3”
d. 2”
178. Generally, what is the standard diameter of
standpipe for building two or three stories in
height?
a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 3”
d. 2”
179. What is the maximum height for the hose
cabinet to be installed from the floor line?
a. 6 ft
b. 8 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 4 ft
179. What is the maximum height for the hose
cabinet to be installed from the floor line?
a. 6 ft
b. 8 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 4 ft
180. Is a device located at the bottom of the tank
for the purpose of flushing water closet and
similar fixtures.
a. Date valve
b. Flush valve
c. Flushometer valve
d. Flush tank
180. Is a device located at the bottom of the tank
for the purpose of flushing water closet and
similar fixtures.
a. Date valve
b. Flush valve
c. Flushometer valve
d. Flush tank
181. What is the copper content in brass fitting?
a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 90%
d. 95%
181. What is the copper content in brass fitting?
a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 90%
d. 95%
182. A pressure regulator should be installed when
pressure exceeds.
a. 75 psi
b. 80 psi
c. 85 psi
d. 90 psi
182. A pressure regulator should be installed when
pressure exceeds.
a. 75 psi
b. 80 psi
c. 85 psi
d. 90 psi
183. What is the standard diameter of standpipe of
standpipe for buildings more than six stories tall?
a. 5”
b. 4”
c. 6”
d. 12”
183. What is the standard diameter of standpipe of
standpipe for buildings more than six stories tall?
a. 5”
b. 4”
c. 6”
d. 12”
184. Which type of fire line installation has
become obsolete and seldom installed?
a. Automatic system
b. Wet standpipe
c. Local vent
d. Dry standpipe
184. Which type of fire line installation has
become obsolete and seldom installed?
a. Automatic system
b. Wet standpipe
c. Local vent
d. Dry standpipe
185. What is the interval distance between
cleanout along lateral line?
a. 15 m
b. 48 m
c. 10 m
d. 6 m
185. What is the interval distance between
cleanout along lateral line?
a. 15 m
b. 48 m
c. 10 m
d. 6 m
186. A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its
entire length.
a. May exceed the maximum horizontal length limited
by code
b. Will be better workmanship job
c. Will increase venting efficiency
d. Will reduce the cost of installation
186. A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its
entire length.
a. May exceed the maximum horizontal length limited
by code
b. Will be better workmanship job
c. Will increase venting efficiency
d. Will reduce the cost of installation
187. The movement of water to the surface of a
soil and into the soil below the surface is,
a. Storm meter run off
b. Depression
c. Evaporation
d. Infiltration
187. The movement of water to the surface of a
soil and into the soil below the surface is,
a. Storm meter run off
b. Depression
c. Evaporation
d. Infiltration
188. Every passage to an attic water heater shall
have a solid continuous flooring not less than,
a. 36 in wide
b. 48 in wide
c. 60 in wide
d. 24 in wide
188. Every passage to an attic water heater shall
have a solid continuous flooring not less than,
a. 36 in wide
b. 48 in wide
c. 60 in wide
d. 24 in wide
189. A vent in a combustion waste and vent
system shall be approximately equal in area to one
half.
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the draw pipe
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the draw pipe served
189. A vent in a combustion waste and vent
system shall be approximately equal in area to one
half.
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the draw pipe
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the draw pipe served
190. What valve is the required a head of each
water supplied appliance, each slip joints or nonmetallic connection?
a. Flow valve
b. Check valve
c. Control valve
d. Solenoid valve
190. What valve is the required a head of each
water supplied appliance, each slip joints or nonmetallic connection?
a. Flow valve
b. Check valve
c. Control valve
d. Solenoid valve
191. The maximum fixture unit loading allowed
on 2” waste stack is?
a. 4 DFU
b. 16 DFU
c. 20 DFU
d. 24 DFU
191. The maximum fixture unit loading allowed
on 2” waste stack is?
a. 4 DFU
b. 16 DFU
c. 20 DFU
d. 24 DFU
192. The diameter of an individual vent shall not
be less than 32 mm or less in size than _____ the
diameter of the drain to which it is connected.
a. 1/3
b. 1/2
c. 2/3
d. 7/24
192. The diameter of an individual vent shall not
be less than 32 mm or less in size than _____ the
diameter of the drain to which it is connected.
a. 1/3
b. 1/2
c. 2/3
d. 7/24
193. An automatic fill device most commonly
found in toilet tanks.
a. Globe valve
b. Ball cock
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve
193. An automatic fill device most commonly
found in toilet tanks.
a. Globe valve
b. Ball cock
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve
194. In the water supply piping slip joints may be
used only on the ______.
a. Cold water supply
b. Concealed fixtures
c. Exposed fixtures supply
d. Hot water supply
194. In the water supply piping slip joints may be
used only on the ______.
a. Cold water supply
b. Concealed fixtures
c. Exposed fixtures supply
d. Hot water supply
195. Building sewer shall be tested by completely
filing the sewer with water from the _____.
a. Lowest to at least 10 ft head
b. Lowest to the highest point
c. Lowest to at least ground level
d. Lowest to at least 5 ft head
195. Building sewer shall be tested by completely
filing the sewer with water from the _____.
a. Lowest to at least 10 ft head
b. Lowest to the highest point
c. Lowest to at least ground level
d. Lowest to at least 5 ft head
196. The vent pipe serving a combination waste
and system with a 4” drain pipe shall be at least?
a. 2 ½”
b. 3 ½”
c. 3”
d. 2”
196. The vent pipe serving a combination waste
and system with a 4” drain pipe shall be at least?
a. 2 ½”
b. 3 ½”
c. 3”
d. 2”
197. Maximum permissible length of 2” stack.
a. 26 m
b. 20 m
c. 65 m
d. 91 m
197. Maximum permissible length of 2” stack.
a. 26 m
b. 20 m
c. 65 m
d. 91 m
198. The number of threads per 25.4 mm for a 51
mm pipe and 38 mm cleanout.
a. 8
b. 5
c. 11-1/2
d. 10
198. The number of threads per 25.4 mm for a 51
mm pipe and 38 mm cleanout.
a. 8
b. 5
c. 11-1/2
d. 10
199. The critical level marking on a backflow
prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the?
a. Testing Lavatory
b. Health Officer
c. Inspector
d. Manufacturer
199. The critical level marking on a backflow
prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the?
a. Testing Lavatory
b. Health Officer
c. Inspector
d. Manufacturer
200. The number of threads per 25.4 mm for a 76
mm pipe and 64 mm cleanout.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 11-1/2
d. 10
200. The number of threads per 25.4 mm for a 76
mm pipe and 64 mm cleanout.
a. 5
b. 8
c. 11-1/2
d. 10
201. When connecting plastic pipe to other types
of piping, the specific transition intended shall be
made with approved?
a. Soldered joint
b. Threaded joint
c. Fitting & Adapter
d. Sweated joint
201. When connecting plastic pipe to other types
of piping, the specific transition intended shall be
made with approved?
a. Soldered joint
b. Threaded joint
c. Fitting & Adapter
d. Sweated joint
202. A pipe joint obtaining by jointing metal parts
with metallic mixtures which melts at a
temperature from 149⁰C - 427⁰C.
a. Brazing
b. Soldering
c. Welding
d. GMAW
202. A pipe joint obtaining by jointing metal parts
with metallic mixtures which melts at a
temperature from 149⁰C - 427⁰C.
a. Brazing
b. Soldering
c. Welding
d. GMAW
203. Any joint obtained by joining metal parts
with alloys which melt at temperature higher than
449⁰C but lower than the melting temperature of
the parts to be joined.
a. Brazing
b. Soldering
c. Welding
d. GMAW
203. Any joint obtained by joining metal parts
with alloys which melt at temperature higher than
449⁰C but lower than the melting temperature of
the parts to be joined.
a. Brazing
b. Soldering
c. Welding
d. GMAW
204. The code of Sanitation of the Philippines
with Implementing Rules and Regulations.
a. PD 568
b. PD 658
c. PD 856
d. PD 865
204. The code of Sanitation of the Philippines
with Implementing Rules and Regulations.
a. PD 568
b. PD 658
c. PD 856
d. PD 865
205. An outhouse or structure used for the
deposition of excrement.
a. Privy
b. Septic
c. Catch basin
d. Latrine
205. An outhouse or structure used for the
deposition of excrement.
a. Privy
b. Septic
c. Catch basin
d. Latrine
206. A tee with branch to receive a threaded pipe
or fittings.
a. Branch tee
b. Closed tee
c. Threaded tee
d. Tapped tee
206. A tee with branch to receive a threaded pipe
or fittings.
a. Branch tee
b. Closed tee
c. Threaded tee
d. Tapped tee
207. In case of renewal of expired plumbing
permit, a fee of equivalent to _____ of the original
fee.
a. Whole
b. ½
c. ¾
d. None of the above
207. In case of renewal of expired plumbing
permit, a fee of equivalent to _____ of the original
fee.
a. Whole
b. ½
c. ¾
d. None of the above
208. Sanitary Engineering Law.
a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 1368
d. RA 9514
208. Sanitary Engineering Law.
a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 1368
d. RA 9514
209. Any two or more similar adjacent fixtures
which discharge into a common horizontal soil or
waste branch.
a. Series of fixtures
b. Side by side fixtures
c. Group of fixtures
d. Battery of fixtures
209. Any two or more similar adjacent fixtures
which discharge into a common horizontal soil or
waste branch.
a. Series of fixtures
b. Side by side fixtures
c. Group of fixtures
d. Battery of fixtures
210. Each cleanout in piping 51 mm or less in size
shall be installed so that there is clearance of not
less than _____ in front of the cleanout.
a. 504 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 50 mm
210. Each cleanout in piping 51 mm or less in size
shall be installed so that there is clearance of not
less than _____ in front of the cleanout.
a. 504 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 50 mm
211. No building sewer or other drainage piping or
part thereof, constructed of materials other than
approved for use or within the building shall be
installed under or within ____ for any building or
structure.
a. 1 ft
b. 2 ft
c. 3 ft
d. 4 ft
211. No building sewer or other drainage piping or
part thereof, constructed of materials other than
approved for use or within the building shall be
installed under or within ____ for any building or
structure.
a. 1 ft
b. 2 ft
c. 3 ft
d. 4 ft
212. The water used test shall be obtained from a
potable source of supply. A ____ air pressure may
be substituted for the water test.
a. 443.5 kPa (64.4 psi)
b. 334.5 kPa (48.5 psi)
c. 344.5 kPa (50 psi)
d. 433.5 kPa (63 psi)
212. The water used test shall be obtained from a
potable source of supply. A ____ air pressure may
be substituted for the water test.
a. 443.5 kPa (64.4 psi)
b. 334.5 kPa (48.5 psi)
c. 344.5 kPa (50 psi)
d. 433.5 kPa (63 psi)
213. All shower compartments, regardless of
shape shall have a minimum finished interior area
of ____ and shall be capable of encompassing a
762 mm diameter circle.
a. 0.60 sqm.
b. 0.80 sqm.
c. 0.70 sqm.
d. 0.90 sqm.
213. All shower compartments, regardless of
shape shall have a minimum finished interior area
of ____ and shall be capable of encompassing a
762 mm diameter circle.
a. 0.60 sqm.
b. 0.80 sqm.
c. 0.70 sqm.
d. 0.90 sqm.
214. Copper tubing in horizontal piping shall be
supported at approximately ___ interval for piping
38 mm diameter and smaller.
a. 1.2 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 2.0 m
214. Copper tubing in horizontal piping shall be
supported at approximately ___ interval for piping
38 mm diameter and smaller.
a. 1.2 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 2.0 m
215. Copper tubing in horizontal piping shall be
supported at approximately ___ interval for piping
51 mm diameter and larger.
a. 3.0 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 2.0 m
215. Copper tubing in horizontal piping shall be
supported at approximately ___ interval for piping
51 mm diameter and larger.
a. 3.0 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 2.0 m
216. The commercial size of cast iron pipe
hubtype is ____.
a. 1.8 m
b. 2.0 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 3.0 m
216. The commercial size of cast iron pipe
hubtype is ____.
a. 1.8 m
b. 2.0 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 3.0 m
217. The hubless is used in lieu of the pipe when
caulking and jointing of the pipe is quite difficult.
The hubless pipe (cast iron) is easily joined by use
of ____.
a. Neoprene rubber sleeves
b. Lead
c. Oakum
d. Solvent cement
217. The hubless is used in lieu of the pipe when
caulking and jointing of the pipe is quite difficult.
The hubless pipe (cast iron) is easily joined by use
of ____.
a. Neoprene rubber sleeves
b. Lead
c. Oakum
d. Solvent cement
218. A pipe between the water meter to the
fixtures.
a. Soil pipe
b. Distribution pipe
c. Horizontal pipe
d. Service pipe
218. A pipe between the water meter to the
fixtures.
a. Soil pipe
b. Distribution pipe
c. Horizontal pipe
d. Service pipe
219. The rim over which water would spill on the
floor.
a. Floor level
b. Flood level
c. Air gap
d. Air vent
219. The rim over which water would spill on the
floor.
a. Floor level
b. Flood level
c. Air gap
d. Air vent
220. Water inlets to water supported aspirators
shall be equipped with a listed atmospheric
vacuum breaker mounted at least ____ above the
aspirator unit.
a. 125 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 200 mm
d. 250 mm
220. Water inlets to water supported aspirators
shall be equipped with a listed atmospheric
vacuum breaker mounted at least ____ above the
aspirator unit.
a. 125 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 200 mm
d. 250 mm
221. Minimum air gaps for water distribution of
sinks, laundry trays, gooseneck bath, faucets and
other fixtures with effective openings not greater
than 19 mm in diameter.
a. 55 mm
b. 57 mm
c. 25 mm
d. 50 mm
221. Minimum air gaps for water distribution of
sinks, laundry trays, gooseneck bath, faucets and
other fixtures with effective openings not greater
than 19 mm in diameter.
a. 55 mm
b. 57 mm
c. 25 mm
d. 50 mm
222. Supports of cast iron soil pipes shall be
adequate to maintain alignment and to prevent
sagging and shall be placed within ___ of the hub
or joint.
a. 0.65 m
b. 0.55 m
c. 0.5 m
d. 0.45 m
222. Supports of cast iron soil pipes shall be
adequate to maintain alignment and to prevent
sagging and shall be placed within ___ of the hub
or joint.
a. 0.65 m
b. 0.55 m
c. 0.5 m
d. 0.45 m
223. Plastic pipe shall be supported at every ____
interval.
a. 0.9 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 1.2 m
d. 1.5 m
223. Plastic pipe shall be supported at every ____
interval.
a. 0.9 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 1.2 m
d. 1.5 m
224. A stop valve place in service pipe near its
connection with the water main is called?
a. Service cock
b. Corporation cock
c. Stop cock
d. Gate valve
224. A stop valve place in service pipe near its
connection with the water main is called?
a. Service cock
b. Corporation cock
c. Stop cock
d. Gate valve
225. What is CS and PS means?
a. Commercial Specification and Product Specification
b. Commercial Standards and Product Standards
c. Commercial System and Product Systems
d. Commercial Sizes and Product Sizes
225. What is CS and PS means?
a. Commercial Specification and Product Specification
b. Commercial Standards and Product Standards
c. Commercial System and Product Systems
d. Commercial Sizes and Product Sizes
226. Solder and fluxes with lead content which
exceeds ____ are prohibited in the piping systems
used to conveyed potable water.
a. 0.003
b. 0.002
c. 0.008
d. 0.001
226. Solder and fluxes with lead content which
exceeds ____ are prohibited in the piping systems
used to conveyed potable water.
a. 0.003
b. 0.002
c. 0.008
d. 0.001
227. What is water fixture supply unit of privately
use bathtub?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
227. What is water fixture supply unit of privately
use bathtub?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
228. Potable water inlet to gravity tank shall be
controlled by a ___ float switch or electrode type
of level water level control to prevent the tank
from overflow.
a. Foot valve
b. Float valve
c. Check valve
d. Gate valve
228. Potable water inlet to gravity tank shall be
controlled by a ___ float switch or electrode type
of level water level control to prevent the tank
from overflow.
a. Foot valve
b. Float valve
c. Check valve
d. Gate valve
229. When potable water is discharge to the drainage
system, it shall be by means of approved air gap of 2
pipe size diameter from the supply of the outlet and top
surface of the drainage inlet, but in no case shall be less
than ____.
a. 25 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 32 mm
d. 55 mm
229. When potable water is discharge to the drainage
system, it shall be by means of approved air gap of 2
pipe size diameter from the supply of the outlet and top
surface of the drainage inlet, but in no case shall be less
than ____.
a. 25 mm
b. 50 mm
c. 32 mm
d. 55 mm
230. When shower receptors are built above
ground, the sub floor and rough side of walls to a
height of no less than ____ above the top of the
finished dam or threshold shall be first lined.
a. 25 mm
b. 75 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 38 mm
230. When shower receptors are built above
ground, the sub floor and rough side of walls to a
height of no less than ____ above the top of the
finished dam or threshold shall be first lined.
a. 25 mm
b. 75 mm
c. 102 mm
d. 38 mm
231. Fittings on screwed pipe joints shall be of the
_____ drainage type.
a. Corner recessed
b. Recessed
c. Stall
d. Pedestal
231. Fittings on screwed pipe joints shall be of the
_____ drainage type.
a. Corner recessed
b. Recessed
c. Stall
d. Pedestal
232. Another term for interceptor.
a. Basin
b. Clarifier
c. Calorimeter
d. Calorifier
232. Another term for interceptor.
a. Basin
b. Clarifier
c. Calorimeter
d. Calorifier
233. If the vent is near any doors, window, air
shall or scuttle of a building. It should be extend
over the highest opening by these much.
a. 3 ft
b. 2 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 6 ft
233. If the vent is near any doors, window, air
shall or scuttle of a building. It should be extend
over the highest opening by these much.
a. 3 ft (0.9m)
b. 2 ft
c. 5 ft
d. 6 ft
234. Drainage fittings shall be:
a. Cast iron & malleable iron
b. Lead, brass & copper
c. ABS, PVC and vitrified clay
d. All of the above
234. Drainage fittings shall be:
a. Cast iron & malleable iron
b. Lead, brass & copper
c. ABS, PVC and vitrified clay
d. All of the above
235. Urinal shall not be closer to ____ center to
center distance.
a. 0.6 m
b. 0.75 m
c. 0.5 m
d. 0.4 m
235. Urinal shall not be closer to ____ center to
center distance.
a. 0.6 m
b. 0.75 m
c. 0.5 m
d. 0.4 m
236. The minimum size of cleanout allowed to
serve a 4” drain line is?
a. 3 ½”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
236. The minimum size of cleanout allowed to
serve a 4” drain line is?
a. 3 ½”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 4”
237. The distance between trap and vent should
not more than?
a. 5 ft
b. 3 ft
c. 4 ft
d. 6 ft
237. The distance between trap and vent should
not more than?
a. 5 ft (1.5 m)
b. 3 ft
c. 4 ft
d. 6 ft
238. The maximum trap loading for a 4” diameter
pipe shall be:
a. 4 DFU
b. 6 DFU
c. 8 DFU
d. 10 DFU
238. The maximum trap loading for a 4” diameter
pipe shall be:
a. 4 DFU
b. 6 DFU
c. 8 DFU
d. 10 DFU
239. The maximum of water closets on a 3 inch
stack is?
a. Six
b. Three
c. Four
d. Two
239. The maximum of water closets on a 3 inch
stack is?
a. Six
b. Three
c. Four
d. Two
240. The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is?
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 8 units
240. The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is?
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 8 units
241. The maximum trap loading for a 3” trap is?
a. 6 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 8 units
241. The maximum trap loading for a 3” trap is?
a. 6 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 8 units
242. The trap and trap arm size of a wash basin in
sets shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 32 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 76 mm
242. The trap and trap arm size of a wash basin in
sets shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 32 mm
c. 51 mm
d. 76 mm
243. The trap and trap arm size of an interceptor
for grease, oil and etc shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
243. The trap and trap arm size of an interceptor
for grease, oil and etc shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
244. The trap and trap arm size of an interceptor
for sand, auto wash and etc shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
244. The trap and trap arm size of an interceptor
for sand, auto wash and etc shall be:
a. 38 mm
b. 51 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
245. For a continuous flow into a drainage system,
such as from sump pump or ejector, air
conditioning equipment or similar devices, _____
shall be allowed for every 0.063 lps of flow.
a. 1 DFU
b. 2 DFU
c. 0.5 DFU
d. 3 DFU
245. For a continuous flow into a drainage system,
such as from sump pump or ejector, air
conditioning equipment or similar devices, _____
shall be allowed for every 0.063 lps of flow.
a. 1 DFU
b. 2 DFU
c. 0.5 DFU
d. 3 DFU
246. Trap sizes shall not be increased to a point
where the fixture discharge may be inadequate to
maintain their self-scouring properties.
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
d. Need approval to AA
246. Trap sizes shall not be increased to a point
where the fixture discharge may be inadequate to
maintain their self-scouring properties.
a. False
b. True
c. Maybe
d. Need approval to AA
247. Cleanouts shall be provided for a pressure
drainage systems.
a. True
b. False
c. May be
d. Need approval to AA
247. Cleanouts shall be provided for a pressure
drainage systems.
a. True
b. False
c. May be
d. Need approval to AA
248. According to existing plumbing code; cast
iron pipes, weld steel pipes, vitrified clay, concrete
and asbestos pipe shall conform to?
a. ANSI
b. AWWA
c. ASTM
d. IAPMO
248. According to existing plumbing code; cast
iron pipes, weld steel pipes, vitrified clay, concrete
and asbestos pipe shall conform to?
a. ANSI
b. AWWA
c. ASTM
d. IAPMO
249. The valve for controlling two or more outlet,
is a cold water supply lines may be?
a. Heavy Duty Gate Valve
b. Full Gate Valve
c. Non-rising Globe Valve
d. Ground Key Valve
249. The valve for controlling two or more outlet,
is a cold water supply lines may be?
a. Heavy Duty Gate Valve
b. Full Gate Valve
c. Non-rising Globe Valve
d. Ground Key Valve
250. Fixtures outlets shall not be connected to the
horizontal excreta drainage piping system within
____ of any vertical to horizontal change of
direction of a stack containing suds-producing
fixtures.
a. 2.2 m
b. 2.3 m
c. 2.4 m
d. 2.5 m
250. Fixtures outlets shall not be connected to the
horizontal excreta drainage piping system within
____ of any vertical to horizontal change of
direction of a stack containing suds-producing
fixtures.
a. 2.2 m
b. 2.3 m
c. 2.4 m
d. 2.5 m
251. The maximum slope of 3” horizontal pipe
shall not be less than;
a. 3/4 in/ft
b. 1/8 in/ft
c. 1 in/ft
d. 1/4 in/ft
251. The maximum slope of 3” horizontal pipe
shall not be less than;
a. 3/4 in/ft
b. 1/8 in/ft
c. 1 in/ft
d. 1/4 in/ft
252. A tank shall be maintained an air pressure of
not less than 3 kg for each meter of height the
sewage is raised.
a. Overhead tank
b. Dosing tank
c. Air tank
d. LPG tank
252. A tank shall be maintained an air pressure of
not less than 3 kg for each meter of height the
sewage is raised.
a. Overhead tank
b. Dosing tank
c. Air tank
d. LPG tank
253. The minimum size of any pump discharge or
any discharge pipe from a sump having a water
closet connected thereto shall not be less than
_____ diameter.
a. 38 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
253. The minimum size of any pump discharge or
any discharge pipe from a sump having a water
closet connected thereto shall not be less than
_____ diameter.
a. 38 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 102 mm
254. The trap of the floor drain shall be placed not
more than ____ below the finished floor line, to
facilitate cleaning in case of line trouble.
a. 200 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 300 mm
254. The trap of the floor drain shall be placed not
more than ____ below the finished floor line, to
facilitate cleaning in case of line trouble.
a. 200 mm
b. 400 mm
c. 500 mm
d. 300 mm
255. Recommended minimum size of the P-trap
for floor drain is?
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
255. Recommended minimum size of the P-trap
for floor drain is?
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
256. Installed at the bottom portion of the soil
stack where the house drain is connected to
receive the discharge from aerator?
a. Aerator
b. Deaerator
c. Sovent system
d. Single stack system
256. Installed at the bottom portion of the soil
stack where the house drain is connected to
receive the discharge from aerator?
a. Aerator
b. Deaerator
c. Sovent system
d. Single stack system
257. Used as a terminal of the soil branch in each
floor?
a. Aerator
b. Deareator
c. Sovent system
d. Single stack system
257. Used as a terminal of the soil branch in each
floor?
a. Aerator
b. Deareator
c. Sovent system
d. Single stack system
258. Always located near the stairs for use by
firemen in case of fire?
a. Standpipe
b. Hydro pneumatic pump
c. Fire hose
d. Fire tank
258. Always located near the stairs for use by
firemen in case of fire?
a. Standpipe
b. Hydro pneumatic pump
c. Fire hose
d. Fire tank
259. It considers the building density in the
locality and flammability of the structures and its
content.
a. Civil code
b. Fire protection code
c. Fire code
d. Fire suppression code
259. It considers the building density in the
locality and flammability of the structures and its
content.
a. Civil code
b. Fire protection code
c. Fire code
d. Fire suppression code
260. A vertical pipe usually used for the storage of
water frequently under pressure.
a. Vent pipe
b. Vertical pipe
c. Stand pipe
d. Waste pipe
260. A vertical pipe usually used for the storage of
water frequently under pressure.
a. Vent pipe
b. Vertical pipe
c. Stand pipe
d. Waste pipe
261. Minimum of number of water closet required
at Office 20 persons for employee use?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
261. Minimum of number of water closet required
at Office 20 persons for employee use?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
262. Minimum of number of water closet required
at elementary school for 35 females?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
262. Minimum of number of water closet required
at elementary school for 35 females?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
263. When a backflow prevention device does not
bear a critical level marking, the part of the device
that shall constitute the critical level is the ____.
a. Top
b. Bottom
c. Center
d. Outlet invert
263. When a backflow prevention device does not
bear a critical level marking, the part of the device
that shall constitute the critical level is the ____.
a. Top
b. Bottom
c. Center
d. Outlet invert
264. Disposal of sewage, or other liquid waste
shall be by means of ____.
a. Chemical toilets
b. Sewage retaining tanks
c. Drainage system of the building
d. Subsurface leaching pits
264. Disposal of sewage, or other liquid waste
shall be by means of ____.
a. Chemical toilets
b. Sewage retaining tanks
c. Drainage system of the building
d. Subsurface leaching pits
265. roofs, inner courts, vent shafts, light wells or
similar areas having drains shall discharge to (a)
____.
a. Sanitary sewage system
b. Private sewage disposal system
c. Sump with pump discharge into the house drain
d. Outside of the building or gutter
265. Roofs, inner courts, vent shafts, light wells or
similar areas having drains shall discharge to (a)
____.
a. Sanitary sewage system
b. Private sewage disposal system
c. Sump with pump discharge into the house drain
d. Outside of the building or gutter
266. The organization, office, or individual
responsible for enforcing the requirements of a
code or standard is the _____.
a. Administrative authority
b. Building department
c. Plumbing inspector
d. Authority having jurisdiction
266. The organization, office, or individual
responsible for enforcing the requirements of a
code or standard is the _____.
a. Administrative authority
b. Building department
c. Plumbing inspector
d. Authority having jurisdiction
267. A mechanical device used to circulate hot
water to the plumbing system?
a. Overhead feed
b. Upfeed
c. Pump circuit
d. Hot water
267. A mechanical device used to circulate hot
water to the plumbing system?
a. Overhead feed
b. Upfeed
c. Pump circuit
d. Hot water
268. Used on a smaller distribution system 6 m or
less for elevating water wells or other sources.
a. Piston pump
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Water pump
d. Pumping station
268. Used on a smaller distribution system 6 m or
less for elevating water wells or other sources.
a. Piston pump
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Water pump
d. Pumping station
269. It is inserted into the water main and it serves
as the control of the water service.
a. Curb stop
b. Corporation stop
c. Water stop
d. Meter stop
269. It is inserted into the water main and it serves
as the control of the water service.
a. Curb stop
b. Corporation stop
c. Water stop
d. Meter stop
270. Piping, fixtures or equipment that are
installed so that they interfere with normal
operation and use of windows or doors shall be
____.
a. Protected from damage
b. Identified for restricted use
c. Relocate to avoid interference
d. Approved if acceptable by the owner
270. Piping, fixtures or equipment that are
installed so that they interfere with normal
operation and use of windows or doors shall be
____.
a. Protected from damage
b. Identified for restricted use
c. Relocate to avoid interference
d. Approved if acceptable by the owner
271. The valve for controlling two or more outlet
in a cold water supply line may be a?
a. Heavy duty gate valve
b. Full way gate valve
c. Ground key valve
d. Non-rising stem globe valve
271. The valve for controlling two or more outlet
in a cold water supply line may be a?
a. Heavy duty gate valve
b. Full way gate valve
c. Ground key valve
d. Non-rising stem globe valve
272. Refers to the pressure range measured over a
period of 24 hours.
a. Static pressure
b. Residual pressure
c. Normal pressure
d. Critical pressure
272. Refers to the pressure range measured over a
period of 24 hours?
a. Static pressure
b. Residual pressure
c. Normal pressure
d. Critical pressure
273. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than
atmospheric pressure.
a. Normal pressure
b. Standard pressure
c. Back pressure
d. Self-siphonage
273. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than
atmospheric pressure.
a. Normal pressure
b. Standard pressure
c. Back pressure
d. Self-siphonage
274. Refers to an individual who worked in the
sanitary field of ancient Rome.
a. Plumbum
b. Plumber
c. Plumbarius
d. Plumbob
274. Refers to an individual who worked in the
sanitary field of ancient Rome.
a. Plumbum
b. Plumber
c. Plumbarius
d. Plumbob
275. It shall be the minimum cross-sectional area
at the seat of the control valve or the supply pipe
or tubing which feeds the device or outlet.
a. Window opening
b. Roof drain
c. Effective opening
d. Airgap
275. It shall be the minimum cross-sectional area
at the seat of the control valve or the supply pipe
or tubing which feeds the device or outlet.
a. Window opening
b. Roof drain
c. Effective opening
d. Airgap
276. Airgap less than 25 mm shall only be
approved as a permanent part of a listed assembly
that has been tested under actual backflow
conditions with vacuums of from?
a. 0 to 63.5 cm of mercury
b. 0 to 65.3 cm of mercury
c. 5 to 63.5 cm of mercury
d. 5 to 65.3 cm of mercury
276. Airgap less than 25 mm shall only be
approved as a permanent part of a listed assembly
that has been tested under actual backflow
conditions with vacuums of from?
a. 0 to 63.5 cm of mercury
b. 0 to 65.3 cm of mercury
c. 5 to 63.5 cm of mercury
d. 5 to 65.3 cm of mercury
277. Upright position, has a minimum of 150 mm
or listed distance above all downstream piping and
flood level rim of receptor as a function of device
assembly.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
277. Upright position, has a minimum of 150 mm
or listed distance above all downstream piping and
flood level rim of receptor as a function of device
assembly.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
278. As a function, it requires 30.5 cm minimum
clearance at bottom for maintenance. May need
platform/ladder for test and repair. May discharge
water.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
278. As a function, it requires 30.5 cm minimum
clearance at bottom for maintenance. May need
platform/ladder for test and repair. May discharge
water.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
279. As a function it requires 30.5 cm minimum
clearance at bottom for maintenance. May need
platform/ladder for test and repair. Does not
discharge water.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
279. As a function it requires 30.5 cm minimum
clearance at bottom for maintenance. May need
platform/ladder for test and repair. Does not
discharge water.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow preventer (DC)
c. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RP)
d. Spill Proof Pressure Type Vacuum Breaker
280. A general requirement, where access and
clearance shall require minimum of ____ space
between the lowest portion of the assembly and
the grade, floor or platform.
a. 300 mm
b. 305 mm
c. 310 mm
d. 320 mm
280. A general requirement, where access and
clearance shall require minimum of ____ space
between the lowest portion of the assembly and
the grade, floor or platform.
a. 300 mm
b. 305 mm
c. 310 mm
d. 320 mm
281. An approved atmospheric vacuum breaker is
installed not less than ____ above the flood level
rim of such trapped fixture, so that at no time will
any such device be subjected to any backpressure.
a. 125 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 205 mm
d. 305 mm
281. An approved atmospheric vacuum breaker is
installed not less than ____ above the flood level
rim of such trapped fixture, so that at no time will
any such device be subjected to any backpressure.
a. 125 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 205 mm
d. 305 mm
282. Water closet and urinal tanks shall be
equipped with a listed ball cock shall be installed
with the critical level at least ____ above the full
opening of the overflow pipe.
a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 32 mm
d. 38 mm
282. Water closet and urinal tanks shall be
equipped with a listed ball cock shall be installed
with the critical level at least ____ above the full
opening of the overflow pipe.
a. 20 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 32 mm
d. 38 mm
283. Water closet flushometer tanks shall be
protected against backflow by an approved
______, device or method.
a. Backflow prevention assembly
b. P-trap
c. Water seal
d. Backwater valve
283. Water closet flushometer tanks shall be
protected against backflow by an approved
______, device or method.
a. Backflow prevention assembly
b. P-trap
c. Water seal
d. Backwater valve
284. Water supply inlets not protected by
atmospheric vacuum breakers shall be protected
by approved _____.
a. Airgap
b. Shock arrester
c. Safety valve
d. Ball cock
284. Water supply inlets not protected by
atmospheric vacuum breakers shall be protected
by approved _____.
a. Airgap
b. Shock arrester
c. Safety valve
d. Ball cock
285. Potable water outlet with hose attachments
other than water heater drains and clothes washer
connections shall be protected by a listed
_______or by a listed atmospheric vacuum
breaker.
a. Non-removable hosebibb-type backflow preventer
b. Removable hosebibb-type backflow preventer
c. General hosebibb-type backflow preventer
d. Updated hosebibb-type backflow preventer
285. Potable water outlet with hose attachments
other than water heater drains and clothes washer
connections shall be protected by a listed
_______or by a listed atmospheric vacuum
breaker.
a. Non-removable hosebibb-type backflow preventer
b. Removable hosebibb-type backflow preventer
c. General hosebibb-type backflow preventer
d. Updated hosebibb-type backflow preventer
286. A device that shall not be located in any area
containing fumes that are toxic, poisonous and
corrosive.
a. Backflow preventer
b. Backwater valve
c. Back-siphonage
d. Backflow connection
286. A device that shall not be located in any area
containing fumes that are toxic, poisonous and
corrosive.
a. Backflow preventer
b. Backwater valve
c. Back-siphonage
d. Backflow connection
287. Where a grounding system, acceptable to the
AA is installed, inspected and approved metallic
pipe may be replaced with?
a. Non-ferrous pipe
b. Non-metallic pipe
c. Fittings and adaptor
d. Standard pipe
287. Where a grounding system, acceptable to the
AA is installed, inspected and approved metallic
pipe may be replaced with?
a. Non-ferrous pipe
b. Non-metallic pipe
c. Fittings and adaptor
d. Standard pipe
288. Elevated or gravity tank vent shall be
screened with a fine corrosion-resistant screen
with openings not less than _____.
a. 14-18 mess per 25 mm
b. 14-18 mess per 32 mm
c. 10-15 mess per 25 mm
d. 10-15 mess per 32 mm
288. Elevated or gravity tank vent shall be
screened with a fine corrosion-resistant screen
with openings not less than _____.
a. 14-18 mess per 25 mm
b. 14-18 mess per 32 mm
c. 10-15 mess per 25 mm
d. 10-15 mess per 32 mm
289. In water distribution system, it shall be
installed on the water heating system in an
approved location based on its listing
requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions.
a. CT & PRV
b. DC & PRV
c. RP & CT
d. PRV & RP
289. In water distribution system, it shall be
installed on the water heating system in an
approved location based on its listing
requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions.
a. CT & PRV (Combination Temp.& Pres.Relief Valve)
b. DC & PRV
c. RP & CT
d. PRV & RP
290. In water piping, it shall provide equivalent
protection and application is restricted to those
short pipe lengths at point of connection with
fittings necessarily stripped fro threading and
jointing.
a. Field bitumastic coating and wrapping
b. Appoved gout coating
c. Rubber insulation
d. Red oxide paint
290. In water piping, it shall provide equivalent
protection and application is restricted to those
short pipe lengths at point of connection with
fittings necessarily stripped fro threading and
jointing.
a. Field bitumastic coating and wrapping
b. Appoved gout coating
c. Rubber insulation
d. Red oxide paint
291. Unions shall be installed in the water supply
piping within _____ away from regulating
equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and
similar equipment.
a. ½ ft
b. 1 ft
c. 2 ft
d. 3 ft
291. Unions shall be installed in the water supply
piping within _____ away from regulating
equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and
similar equipment.
a. ½ ft
b. 1 ft
c. 2 ft
d. 3 ft
292. No water filter, water softener, backflow
prevention device or similar devices regulated by
this Code shall be installed in any potable water
supply piping when the diameter of the inlet
and/or outlet of nay device or its connecting
pipings are less than the diameter of the water
supply distribution piping.
a. True
b. False
292. No water filter, water softener, backflow
prevention device or similar devices regulated by
this Code shall be installed in any potable water
supply piping when the diameter of the inlet
and/or outlet of nay device or its connecting
pipings are less than the diameter of the water
supply distribution piping.
a. True
b. False
293. In water piping, it shall not compress, distort
cut or abrade the piping and shall allow free
movement of pipe.
a. Hangers & straps
b. Hanger rod and angle bar
c. Water pipe
d. Thrust blocking
293. In water piping, it shall not compress, distort
cut or abrade the piping and shall allow free
movement of pipe.
a. Hangers & straps
b. Hanger rod and angle bar
c. Water pipe
d. Thrust blocking
294. It shall be tightly fastened with corrosive
resistant fasteners up to the floor with top surface
¼ inch (6.4 mm) above finish floor.
a. Neoprene gaskets
b. Closet rings
c. Closet flange
d. Teflon tape
294. It shall be tightly fastened with corrosive
resistant fasteners up to the floor with top surface
¼ inch (6.4 mm) above finish floor.
a. Neoprene gaskets
b. Closet rings
c. Closet flange
d. Teflon tape
295. It shall be installed at all changes in direction
as tees and bends, change in size as reducers,
stops as a dead ends and valves.
a. Fittings
b. Hangers & Supports
c. Thrust blocking
d. Cleanouts
295. It shall be installed at all changes in direction
as tees and bends, change in size as reducers,
stops as a dead ends and valves.
a. Fittings
b. Hangers & Supports
c. Thrust blocking
d. Cleanouts
296. The result estimating continuous supply
demands in LPS for lawn sprinklers, air
conditioners, etc, and add the sum to the total
demand for fixtures.
a. Estimated supply demands
b. Estimated peak load demand
c. Permissible friction loss
d. Pressure losses
296. The result estimating continuous supply
demands in LPS for lawn sprinklers, air
conditioners, etc, and add the sum to the total
demand for fixtures.
a. Estimated supply demands
b. Estimated peak load demand
c. Permissible friction loss
d. Pressure losses
297. In WSFU, the weights for maximum separate
demands may be taken as _____ of the listed
demand for the supply.
a. 50%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 100%
297. In WSFU, the weights for maximum separate
demands may be taken as _____ of the listed
demand for the supply.
a. 50%
b. 75%
c. 80%
d. 100%
298. In sizing water supply system, velocities
shall not exceed _____ of the maximum values
given in the appropriate installation standard.
a. 5 m/s
b. 3 m/s
c. 8 m/s
d. 1 m/s
298. In sizing water supply system, velocities
shall not exceed _____ of the maximum values
given in the appropriate installation standard.
a. 5 m/s
b. 3 m/s
c. 8 m/s
d. 1 m/s
299. Hot water piping system over ____ shall be
provided with backflow preventer designed to
operate without rendering any portion of the
assembly inoperative.
a. 110⁰F
b. 120⁰F
c. 105⁰F
d. 130⁰F
299. Hot water piping system over ____ shall be
provided with backflow preventer designed to
operate without rendering any portion of the
assembly inoperative.
a. 110⁰F
b. 120⁰F
c. 105⁰F
d. 130⁰F
300. PEX tubing shall be installed not less than
___ from the water heater.
a. 16”
b. 18”
c. 20”
d. 24”
300. PEX tubing shall be installed not less than
___ from the water heater.
a. 16”
b. 18”
c. 20”
d. 24”