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(Plumbing Code) Practice Problem # 1

The document contains a practice problem regarding plumbing code principles with 17 multiple choice questions. It covers topics like water supply requirements, plumbing fixture installation standards, approved piping materials, preventing cross-contamination or backflow, and roles of licensed plumbers. The questions test understanding of key concepts from the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
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(Plumbing Code) Practice Problem # 1

The document contains a practice problem regarding plumbing code principles with 17 multiple choice questions. It covers topics like water supply requirements, plumbing fixture installation standards, approved piping materials, preventing cross-contamination or backflow, and roles of licensed plumbers. The questions test understanding of key concepts from the 1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
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Practice Problem # 1 Total points 11/30

PLUMBING CODE

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1. All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy, or use shall be *1/1
provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water, neither connected
with unsafe water supplies nor subject to hazard of backflow or back-
siphonage.

Principle No. 1

Principle No. 23

Principle No. 2

Plumbing works

Other:

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2. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with *1/1


water in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to
function properly and without undue noise under normal conditions of
use.

Principle No. 1

Principle No. 2

Principle No. 23

Table 7-5

Other:

3. Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the ________ of water *0/1
consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

maximum amount

maximum quantity

minimum quantity

minimum amount

Other:

Correct answer

minimum quantity

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4. Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended as to *0/1


guard against dangers from explosion or overheating.

Principle No. 30

Installation of plumbing Fixtures

explosion protection

Principle No. 4

Other:

Correct answer

Principle No. 4

5. Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to ____________ , *0/1


suitable provisions shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.

Backflow of sewage

backsiphonage

clogging

repair

Other:

Correct answer

Backflow of sewage

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6. Plumbing shall be installed by ____________ with due regards to the *0/1


preservation of damages to walls and other surfaces through fixture
usage.

Plumber

Registered Master Plumber

Civil / Structural Engineer

Sanitary Engineer

Other:

Correct answer

Registered Master Plumber

7. If water closet or similar fixture shall be located in a room or *0/1


compartment which is not properly lighted and ventilated.

Principle No.14

Principle No.15

Principle No.16

NOA

Other:

Correct answer

Principle No.16

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8. All __________ shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for *1/1


their intended use.

Plumbing Pipes

Water closet

Lavatory

Plumbing Fixtures

Other:

9. The basic principles of the 1999 National Plumbing code of the phils. is *1/1
an update of the tenents established in the "Plumbing Law of the
Philippines" approved on __________ as amended on 28 November 1959.

16 February 1996

28 November 1967

18 June 1954

18 June 1955

Other:

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10. All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of durable ___________ *0/1


materials free form defective workmanship, designed and constructed by
registered master plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.

DPWH ACCEPTED

DTI STANDARDS

NAMPAP APPROVED

BUILDING ENGINEER RECOMMENDATIONS

Other:

Correct answer

NAMPAP APPROVED

11. No substance which will clog the pipes, produce ___________ mixture, *0/1
destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage
disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.

Explosive

clogging

overflow

bad odor

Other:

Correct answer

Explosive

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12. What does ASTM stands for ? * 0/1

American Society for Testing and Materials

American Standards for Testing Materials

American Institute of Testing Materials

America's Institution for Testing Materials

Other:

Correct answer

American Society for Testing and Materials

13. The piping system that conveys the discharge of water closets or *0/1
fixtures having similar functions with or without the discharges from
other fixtures?

Soil Drainage System

Sanitary Drainage System

Vent System

Waste Drainage System

Other:

Correct answer

Sanitary Drainage System

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14. All Administrative Plumbing Personnel, Plumbing Inspector, shall be *1/1


Registered and Licensed Master Plumbers, in accordance with the
provision of Republic Act ____________, otherwise known as the Plumbing
Law.

1378

1081

1738

1837

Other:

15. What do you call the main water pipe which delivers potable water to *1/1
a building?

Water Supply

Water Connector

Water Service

Water Distributor

Other:

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16. An approved type installed receptacles, devices or appliances *1/1


supplied with water or received liquid or liquid borne waste and discharge
such waste into the drainage system.

Plumbing System

Plumbing Appliance

Plumbing Appurtenance

Plumbing Fixtures

Other:

17. What device is used to prevent backflow into a potable water supply? * 0/1

Backflow Preventer

Backwater Valve

Backflow Valve

Backwater preventer

Other:

Correct answer

Backflow Preventer

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18. What is the pressure exerted of a 1 meter of water? * 0/1

10.2 kpa

8.33 kpa

7.48 kpa

9.80 kpa

Other:

Correct answer

9.80 kpa

19. The level in a fixture at which water begins to overflow over the top *0/1
rim of the fixture.

Flood Level Rim

Flood Level

Rim

Flooded

Other:

Correct answer

Flood Level

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20. How many basic principles governs the National Plumbing Code? * 0/1

22

23

24

25

Other:

Correct answer

22

21. Unless it is connected to a combined sewer systems, a roof drain *0/1


does not have to be installed

By a licensed Master Plumber

To Code

In Wall

With a P-Trap

Other:

Correct answer

With a P-Trap

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22. What is the minimum trap diameter (in mm) that floor drains shall *0/1
have?

76

38

51

32

Other:

Correct answer

51

23. The drain pipes from the trap of a fixture to the junction of that drain *1/1
with any other drain pipe.

Fixture Drain

Fixture Unit

Soil Branch

Waste Branch

Other:

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24. Pressure loss in a water supply system. * 0/1

can be a result of friction loss

does not affect the volume of water flow

is caused by a high water tower

none of these

Other:

Correct answer

can be a result of friction loss

25. What is the combination of elbows and bends in a line of pipings, *0/1
which bring one section of the pipe out of line but into a line parallel with
the original section?

Circuit Piping

Piping System

Offset

Sanitary Piping

Correct answer

Offset

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26. It is the required pressure to test water supply system. * 1/1

100% of used water pressure

150% of used water pressure

200% of used water pressure

250% of used water pressure

27. The scope of plumbing practice is enumerated in what section of the *1/1
Plumbing Law?

Section 2

Section 5

Section 12

Section 13

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28. Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the *0/1
plumbing system which are required to be accessible or readily
accessible.

Machine

Controls

Regulating Equipment

Pipes

Correct answer

Regulating Equipment

29. Satisfactory hanger which supports any piping must be. * 1/1

of same materials

Accessible

Same size as pipe used

of sufficient strength

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30. When provided with water outlets for such space, a 610mm width of *0/1
wash sink or 457 mm diameter of a circular basin, shall be ____________.

Considered equivalent to one lavatory

Considered equivalent to one water closet

Considered equivalent to one kitchen sink

Considered equivalent to one floor drain

Correct answer

Considered equivalent to one lavatory

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