SPLBE-FLEA 2017 PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

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Subject: ____________________Building Utilities: Plumbing __________________ 40 items

DATE/TIME : June 30, 2017 (Friday)

VENUE : American College of Dubai, Al Garhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
INSTRUCTIONS : Read and understand the questions carefully. Choose the BEST correct answer.

Strictly NO ERASURES on Answer Sheet

1. Water problem cause by present of magnesium and calcium salts.

a. Acidity c. Turbidity
b. Hardness d. Pollution
2. Type of wells which use of extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundations in the vicinity
a. Dug well c. Jetted well
b. Bored well d. Driven well
3. At the bottom of the roof leader to direct rain-water towards the nearest catch basin.
a. Shoe c. Strainer
b. Down spout d. Storm line
4. Cheapest of all types of pipes.
a. Bituminous Fiber Sewer Pipe c. Lead Pipe
b. Vitrified Clay Pipe d. Asbestos Pipe
5. Heaviest type of copper pipes, recommended for underground installations.
a. C Type c. L Type
b. K Type d. M Type
6. Most expensive pipe.
a. Copper Pipe c. Galvanized Steel Pipe
b. Brass Pipe d. Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe
7. VSTR shall terminate vertically not less than _____ above the roof nor less than _____ from any vertical surface
nearby.
a. 150mm; 300mm c. 100mm; 200mm
b. 200mm; 400mm d. 250mm; 500mm
8. A non-watertight lined excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a sanitary drainage system,
designed to retain the organic matter but permitting the liquid to seep through the pit bottom and sides.
a. Disposal filed c. Cesspool
b. Seepage pit d. Privies
9. A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a liquid seal which prevents the
backflow of foul air or methane gas without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it.
a. Vent c. Stack
b. Trap d. Clean out
10. The F.U. (fixture unit) rating of plumbing fixtures is based on the size of required _____.
a. Trap c. Area of fixture
b. Pipe d. All of the above
11. Which is NOT the minimum slope or pitch of horizontal drainage pipe?
a. 2% c. ¼” per foot
b. 20mm/m d. 0.2%
12. Used for fixtures such as slop sinks that are usually built low in the ground, leaving very little space for a
foundation & a trap.
a. Common P-trap c. Stand trap
b. S trap d. Running trap
13. Which of the following is the prohibited trap?
a. Traps with movable parts or concealed b. Double-trapped
interior partitions c. S-Trap
 d. All of the above
14. Each fixture trap shall have a trap seal of water of not less than _____ and not more than _____.
a. 51mm; 102mm c. 31mm; 89mm
b. 60mm; 120mm d. 75mm, 125mm
15. What type of sprinkler heads best suit for the ramp on the multi-level parking?
a. Pendent sprinkler c. Side wall sprinkler
b. Upright sprinkler d. All of the above
16. Technique of restricting the movement of smoke by the provision of fire resisting elements.
a. Smoke Containment/ Barrier c. Pressurization
b. Smoke Dispersal d. All of the above
17. All horizontal runs of dry standpipes systems shall have a ____ slope for the purpose of draining.
a. 2% c. 10%
b. 5% d. 20%
18. Wet standpipes shall be located so that all portions of the buildings are within _____ of a nozzle attached to
twenty two meters (22 m) of hose.
a. 5 meters c. 8 meters
b. 6 meters d. 10 meters
19. Fire assembly classification 3 hrs fire resistance rating for protecting openings and 3-4 hrs firewalls and
occupancy separation.
a. Class A c. Class C
b. Class B d. Class D
20. This type of system is typically used where water damage may be a concern, or where water supplies are limited.
a. Deluge sprinkler system c. Water mist sprinkler system
b. Pre-action sprinkler system d. Water spray sprinkler system
21. These types of fire extinguishers are only effective from 1.0 to 2.4 feet away from fire.
a. Foam c. Halon
b. Wet chemical d. Carbon dioxide
22. Which ratings of fire extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires?
a. Class A Extinguishers c. Class C Extinguishers
b. Class B Extinguishers d. Class D Extinguishers
23. When used in applications such as industrial furnaces, their role is to provide confirmation that the furnace is
properly lit.
a. Smoke detector c. Flame detector
b. Heat detector d. Fire gas detector
24. Identify the image.
a. Filter c. Kitchen strainer
b. Basket strainer d. Sink strainer

25. Refer to figure below, name the type of valve.

a. Butterfly valve c. Globe Valve
b. Knife Valve d. Air valve
26. Refer to figure below, name the materials of pipe fittings.
a. Brass c. Ductile iron
b. Copper d. Cast iron

27. Identify the image.

a. Cowl vent c. Vent stack thru roof
b. Roof strainer d. Roof drain

28. Identify the image.

a. Drum trap c. Clean-out
b. Manhole d. Sanitary wye
29. Refer to figure below, name the type of valve.
a. Gate valve c. Diaphragm valve
b. Globe valve d. Check valve

30. Identify the image.

a. Grease trap c. Septic tank
b. Catch basin d. Manhole

31. Refer to figure below, name the type of pipe fitting.

a. Plug c. Flange
b. Cap d. Adaptor
32. Refer to figure below, name the type of valve.
a. Air valve c. Needle valve
b. Pinch valve d. Solenoid valve

33. Refer to figure below, name the type of pipe fitting.

a. Union c. Adaptor
b. Coupling d. Nipple

34. Refer to figure below, what type of sprinkler system is best suit for this location?
a. Deluge sprinkler system c. Water mist sprinkler system
b. Pre-action sprinkler system d. Water spray sprinkler system

35. Identify the image.

a. Smoke detector c. Concealed sprinkler
b. Heat detector d. Speaker
36. Refer to figure below, name the type of instrument.
a. Water meter c. Flow switch
b. Flow meter d. Level transmitter

37. Identify the image.

a. Smoke vent c. Mechanical window
b. Damper d. Draft stop

38. Identify the image.

a. Speaker strobe c. Flame detector
b. Fire alarm system d. Fire switch
39. Minimum interior area of shower baths/compartments
a. 0.60sqm c. 0.90sqm
b. 0.66sqm d. 0.85sqm
40. Fire hydrant hose connection should be at least _____ above grade.
a. 0.25m c. 0.50m
b. 0.30m d. 0.61m