Mid Mock Board Exam

Physical Review Center in Iloilo City

For July 2019 Master Plumber Board Exam

MASTER PLUMBER Licensure Examination

Saturday | June 16 2019
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PRACTICAL PROBLEM
Instructions: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each item by
shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the practical method of repairing or correcting leak of a plastic pipe?

a. Cut and insert coupling c. Cut and provide bushing

b. Insert additional bigger pipe d. Replace the pipe

2. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 21.

a. Philips head screwdriver c. Nut drivers

b. Flat head srewdriver d. Offset snips

3. Identify picture no. 28.

a. Conventional sprinkler head c. Vertifcal sidewall sprinkler head

b. Upright sprinkler head d. Pendent sprinkler head

4. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 27.

a. Grease C Cutter c. Saw tooth cutter

b. Four blade saw tooth cutter d. Spiral saw tooth cutter

5. The color used to identify the drawn copper tube for Type L is

a. White c. Orange
b. Red d. Blue

6. Two common type of gate valve

a. rising and non-rising stem c. ball and butterfly

b. full port and restricted port d. level handle and wheel handle

7. What is the disadvantage of the wet standpipe with Siamese connection?

a. The danger of contamination of the c. The exposed Siamese connection and

building water supply from the unknown pipe can be subjected to vandalism
source d. The Siamese connection can obstruct the
b. The Siamese connection is expensive sidewalk

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8. Is a steel pipe manufactured by drawing flat steel strips trough a die to form a cylindrical shape

a. Seamless Pipe c. Welded Pipe

b. Brazed Pipe d. All of the Above

9. OSHA stands for

a. Occupational Standard for Health and c. Occupational Sanitation and Health

Administration Administration
b. Occupational Safety and Health d. None of the Above
Administration

10. Is a drawing of piping system without regard to scale and exact location of the fixture shown in drawing.

a. Isometric drawing c. Exterior elevation drawing

b. Schematic piping layout d. Plot plan

11. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 4.

a. Level benders c. Tube expanders

b. Ratchet benders d. Hydraulic

12. What is the minimum height of water supply pipe stub-out of water closet with tank from finish floor?

a. 158 mm c. 200 mm
b. 114 mm d. 150 mm

13. Any vertical line of soil, waste or vent pipe extending through one or more stories

a. Stack c. Soil
b. Chase d. Vent

14. PPE usually seen on entrance before entering the construction site stands for;

a. Personal protection equipment c. Promote protective equipment

b. Parental protective equipment d. Personal protective equipment

15. Is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or vault.

a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds

b. Stepladder d. Fixed Ladder

16. The four different types of copper pipe commonly used today are identified as

a. 1,2,3,&4 c. M, L, K, and DWV

b. A,B,C, & D d. Red, Blue and Wheel handle

17. The safe oxygen level of a confine space is between

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 a. 19% and 23% c. 20 % and 24%
b. 19.5% and 23.5% d. none of the above

18. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the color red inside a square

a. Class A c. Class K
b. Class B d. Class C

19. It has a deeper and broader hook jaw housing which provided a smooth, flat surface that is may used be occasionally
used as a hammer

a. End pipe wrench c. Stillson wrench

b. Pipe wrench d. Rap wrench

20. A unique type of pipe wrench in which turning force applied is multiplied. The principle of lever action in a simple
machine had been applied in this type of patented plumbing tools

a. End Pipe Wrench c. Compound leverage Wrench

b. Pipe wrench d. Stillson Wrench

21. It is individual or company responsible for the performance of the construction work

a. Superintendent c. Apprentice
b. Contractor d. Journeymen

22. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 16.

a. Stand chain vise c. Portable yoke vise

b. Bench yoke vise d. Straight pipe welding

23. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 6.

a. Exposed ratchet bolt threader c. Receding geared threader

b. Three-way pipe threader d. Enclosed ratchet

24. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for shower stall

a. ¾ c. 1
b. ½ d. ¼

25. What plumbing tools to be used in tightening the connections between GI pipes and fittings?

a. strap wrench c. pipe wrench

b. chain wrench d. pipe threaders

26. The effective thread length of a 3” diameter screwed steel pipe is

a. 1 3/8” c. 1 ¾”
b. 1 ½” d. 1 5/8”

27. The recommended hot water supply to a hotel lavatory (private)

a. 4 c. 6
b. 2 d. 5

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28. A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain that is slipped around a pipe and then attached to the wrench
handled. It is used on piping work especially large size pipe metal pipes and in areas that is not easily accessible.

a. Chain wrench c. Offset pipe Wrench

b. Compound Leverage wrench d. Adjustable Spud Wrench

29. A tool used to tighten the nut that secure the basket to the sink

a. Basket Strainer wrench c. Valve seat tool

b. Closet Wrench d. Closet Wrench

30. Identify picture no. 22.

a. Basin wrench c. Strap wrench

b. Chain tongs d. Adjustable

31. Identify picture no. 24.

a. Pipe taps
b. Reamers
c. Deburring tools
d. Flaring

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32. Is an adjustable cast iron box that is flash with finished grade and its capped with removable iron cover

a. Stop cock c. Corporation cock

b. Stop box d. None of the above

33. Is a fitting or device that, when properly vented, provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gasses.

a. Fixture traps c. Stack

b. Cleanout d. Chase

34. To boost the water pressure of hot water, use

a. Elevated water tank c. Gravity tank

b. Hydroelectric water tank d. Circulating tank

35. Identify picture no. 1.

a. Offset snips – cuts right c. Aviation snips – cuts straight

b. Offset snips – cuts left d. Aviation snips – cuts right

36. What is the usual horizontal length that the cast iron be supported to prevent damage at joints caused by sagging?

a. 1.25 meters c. 1.75 meters

b. 1.50 meters d. 2.00 meters

37. Identify picture no. 23.

a. Pipe taps c. Deburring tools

b. Reamers d. Flaring

38. Is a pipe that conveys rainwater from the roof to the storm drain

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 a. Combination c. Sanitary pipe
b. Rainwater leader d. Waste pipe

39. It is a type of ladder that stands independently of support

a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds

b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder

40. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the color green inside a triangle

a. Class K c. Class B
b. Class A d. Class C

41. In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most leaking joints are caused by a worker’s failure to:

a. Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning c. Apply solvent primer to the joint surfaces
b. Deburr the inside of the pipe d. Cut the pipe in meter box

42. Many power tools have a side handle

a. that is removed when a person is c. that is used to minimize injury from a

becoming comfortable with tool to use possible violent reacting of the tool
b. for beginners to become comfortable with d. to use if OSHA is on the job site
tool to use
43. Identify picture no. 25.

a. Short hand sledge hammer c. Hand drilling hammer

b. Curved claw hammer d. Ball pen

44. Which of the following is not a type of water fountain?

a. Wall mounted c. Free standing

b. Column standing d. Semi- recessed

45. What is the valve which is an adoption of ball valve?

a. Butterfly valve c. Glove valve

b. Plug valve d. Gate valve

46. Subsoil water is collected and carried to a

a. Sanitary sewer c. Sump

b. Storm sewer d. River

47. Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture?

a. Gravity tank c. Booster pump

b. Roof drain d. Floor drain

48. Which type of lavatories is designed for group use?

a. Splash-back lavatory c. Shelf- back lavatory

b. Wash fountain d. Slab lavatory

49. Minor stoppage form water closet traps can be cleared with plunger, but for more stubborn clogs, use

a. Closet auger c. Sewer snake

b. Insertable tools d. Pick out iron

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50. What are references in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the trap?

a. Crown weir to top dip c. Crown weir to bottom dip

b. Bottom dip to top dip d. Inlet to outlet

51. The prescribe color coding of piping under steam division of a high pressure pipe is

a. Black c. White
b. Red d. Blue

52. A hack saw blade is designed to be used

a. in one direction c. for cutting wood boards

b. with a reciprocating saw d. all of the above

53. What is the prescribed color coding of piping under water division of fresh water pipe?

a. Green c. White
b. Blue d. Orange

54. In large restaurant, the fixture for washing vegetable pan cauldron is the:

a. Scullery sink c. Slop sink

b. Kitchen sink d. Wash basin

55. What is that pressure that comes from the amount of air that was drag along with friction by flowing down the wall
of the waste stack?

a. Pneumatic pressure c. Water pressure

b. Back pressure d. -

56. Identify picture no. 26.

a. Short hand sledge hammer c. ✕ Hand drilling hammer

b. Curved claw hammer d. Ball pein

57. Water taken from background sources usually contain compound of Calcium and Magnesium which render its
inconvenient for domestic used particularly?

a. It react with chemical element contain in c. It precipitate salt form within pipe that
soap reduces the diameter
b. It useless cleansing agent d. All of these

58. The device installed above the flood level rim of plumbing fixtures to primarily permit air from atmosphere to prevent
back siphonage of liquid from the fixture is known as:

a. Pressure valve c. Air valve

b. Vacuum breaker d. Relief valve

59. As the water line for the building strike against the higher spots inside pipe surface, energy is transferred into the
pipe causing it to move or vibrate, also produces line noise, these phenomenon is known as:

a. Energy loss c. Pressure loss

b. Water hammer d. Water shocks

60. When backfilling over laid drainage pipe, a plumber must take measure to prevent damage to the pipe. Back fill
materials should be added gradually at typical layer and must be compacted before nest layer is dump.

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 a. 0.15 & 0.30 m per layer c. 0.20 & 0.40 m per layer
b. 0.30 & 0.60 m per layer d. 0.50 m per layer

61. When pipe penetrate an exterior wall it must pass thru a sleeve. What is the size of the sleeve thru which to be
installed for the pipe to rest?

a. Two pipe size larger c. Three pipe size larger

b. One pipe size larger d. One and one half pipe size larger

62. Factory waste or domestic waste is not allowed to be discharge into the drain pipe such as what?

a. Sanitary drain pipe c. Industrial drain pipe

b. Storm drain pipe d. Drain tile

63. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-blue stripe or bar is identified as

a. Gas pipe c. Potable water pipe

b. Row water pipe d. Air pipe

64. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of tee

a. Screwed tee turned down c. Screwed tee turned up

b. Soldered tee turned down d. Soldered tee turned up

65. When a lift check valve is not working properly, what should be done?

a. Check the lift disk c. Check hinges

b. Adjust the sliding piston d. Lubricate the plug

66. What is that plumbing devices that prevent the passage of bad odor and gasses from the sewer system to a building?

a. Corporation stop c. Trap

b. Stop cock d. Union patent

67. What is that device suitable for pumping sewage from the deep basement floor into the sewer line?

a. Pressurized relief valve c. Vacuum breaker

b. Pneumatic ejector d. Turbine

68. Minor stoppage from water closet traps can be cleared with plunger, but for more stubborn clogs, use

a. Closet auger c. Sewer snake

b. Insertable tools d. Pick out iron

69. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 2.

a. Anvils
b. Pipe vise
c. Levels
d. Pipe

70. PEX denotes as

a. Polyethylene extra c. X-linked polyethylene

b. Cross linked polyethylene d. All of the above

71. NFPA classified fires as Class ____ by flammable liquids, gasses or grease

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 a. Class K c. Class C
b. Class A d. Class B

72. Is a drawing showing a small part of a floor plan, elevation or section drawing at enlarge scale

a. Detail drawing c. Exterior elevation drawing

b. Plot plan d. Schematic piping layout

73. What is the best water heating system to be used for both lavatory and shower?

a. Multipoint system c. Single point system

b. Centralized system d. None of the above

74. What kind of pump is suited to raise water for tall buildings?

a. Piston pump c. Booster pump

b. Centrifugal pump d. None of the above

75. What is the height required for vent stack thru roof above the roof if the roof is use for some purpose like roof deck?

a. 6 feet c. 12 feet
b. 8 feet d. 1 foot

76. What is the minimum height of water supply pipe measured from the top of urinal?

a. 170 mm c. 200 mm
b. 180 mm d. 300 mm

77. A water closet that is easily recognized by the bulge on front and the most noisiest of all types.

a. Wash down type c. Siphon action type

b. Reverse trap type d. Siphon vortex type

78. What is the name of the instrument which used in caulking oakum in the joints of cast iron pipe?
a. Iron rod c. Chisel
b. Yarning iron d. Angle bar

79. What will be provided to prevent contamination from the polluted water of the fire truck to the house water supply
system?

a. Gate valve c. Water main stop

b. Check valves & gate valve d. Water meter stop

80. The two common bit design for a jackhammer are

a. chisel and flat head c. chisel and point

b. point and round head d. flathead and round head

81. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 9.

a. Grease cutter c. Spade cutter

b. Saw tooth cutter d. Chain

82. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 3.

a. Bolt cutter c. Conduit benders

b. Level benders d. None of the above
83. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 11.

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 a. Toilet auger c. Portable chain and yoke vise
b. Retrieving auger d. Straight

84. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 8.

a. 4-Wheel pipe citter c. Hinged pipe cutter

b. Soil pipe cutter d. Wide roll pipe cutter

85. A hack saw blade is designed to be used

a. in one direction c. for cutting wood boards

b. with a reciprocating saw d. all of the above

86. Identify plumbing tool referred in Picture No. 14.

a. Raprench c. Spud wrench

b. Offset wrench d. End pipe wrench

87. Many copper tubing have ____ to remove the internal ridge caused by cutting the copper tubing

a. a folding triangular reamer c. a folding file feature

b. two cutting wheels d. both a and c

88. MSDS

a. material safety delivery schedule c. material safety determination sheet

b. material safety data sheet d. material safety dictating sheet

89. Excavated soil should not be placed any closer than _____ from the edge of a trench.

a. 1’ c. 3’
b. 2’ d. 4’

90. The person responsible in monitoring a permit required confined space is called

a. an entrant c. an attendant
b. a first responder d. a monitor

91. Three common types of isolation valves are:

a. ball, gate and butterfly c. butterfly, ball and circular

b. gate, butterfly, and round d. gate, ball and circular

92. A tee with the three connections each measuring 2” is correctly ordered as:

a. 2” x 2” tee c. 2” tee
b. 2”x2”x2”tee d. none of the above

93. The wall thickness of a pipe is determined by

a. adding the inside and outside diameter and c. subtracting the inside diameter from
dividing by 2 the outside diameter
b. subtracting the inside diameter from d. none of the above
the outside diameter and dividing by 2
94. Schedule 40 is

a. thicker than schedule 80 pipe b. thinner than schedule 10 pipe

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 c. no longer sold d. none of the above

95. PVC pipe cannot be used for:

a. hot water distribution system c. venting a drainage system

b. cold water service from a water meter d. drains and sewers
to a building
96. A 45 degree fitting is

a. one-sixteenth of a circle c. one-fourth of a circle

b. one-eighth of a circle d. one-half of a circle

97. A ball valve

a. has a lever handle for manual types c. has an internal ball with a core drilled
b. can be purchased as an automatic through its center
type d. all of the above

98. Many copper tubing have ____ to remove the internal ridge caused by cutting the copper tu

a. a folding triangular reamer c. a folding file feature

b. two cutting wheels d. both a and c

99. Why is that it is not good practice to use a gate valve on a lawn sprinkler?

a. It is expensive
b. It is bulky
c. It will fail to close tightly
d. It is hard to operate

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