Mple PP

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 1 17.
It is a plastic resin that cannot be melted after it is formed and cured

in its final shape.
1.The device installed above the flood level rim of plumbing fixtures to a. Thermoplastic c. PE
primarily permit air from the atmosphere to prevent back siphonage of b. Thermosetting d. PB
liquid from the fixture is known as
a. Pressure valve c. Air valve 18.What type of vent is used in conjunction with loop vent?
b. Vacuum breaker d. Relief valve a. Individual vent c. Unit vent
b. Circuit vent d. Looped vent
2.A term used to describe the installation of parts of the plumbing
system which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures or 19.What is the setting height from the floor for a wall-hung lavatory
finishing. water supply inlet?
a. Pipe laying c. Roughing-in a. 24” c. 28”
b. Plumbing assembly d. Mock-up b. 22” d. 26”
installation
20.Electric water heaters are manufactured based on the standards set
3.Water taken from background sources usually contain compounds of by this organization.
calcium and magnesium which render it inconvenient for domestic use. a. PS c. TS
What is its effect? b. FS d. UL
a. It reacts with the chemicals contained in soaps.
b. It uses up more cleansing agents. 21.PVC pipes and fittings are _________ colored.
c. It precipitates salts inside pipes that reduces their diameters. a. White c. Blue
d. All of these. b. Black d. Cream
4.The spoon-like tool used for pouring molten pig lead into hubs as 22.The yoke and the base are made of strong, dependable iron. It has
making caulked joints in cast iron pipes are called hardened alloy steel jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender.
a. Spatula c. Dipper a. Bench strainer wrench c. Bench yoke vise
b. Scoop d. None of these b. Bench chain vise d. Portable tristand chain vise
5.How can evaporation of a trap seal of a fixture be eliminated? 23.It is a plastic resin that can be heated and reformed repeatedly with
a. Position traps inside a room. little or no degradation in its physical characteristics.
b. Provide proper ventilation. a. PB c. PE
c. Make sure they are frequently used. b. Thermoplastic d. Thermosetting
d. Install a vacuum breaker.
24.Gas not found in sewer air of septic tank.
6.A wrench with a hexagonal jaw which is multisided and is used to a. Methane c. Ammonia
provide secure grip on all hexagonal nuts, square nuts, unions and b. Carbon monoxide d. Chlorine
valve packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset is ideal for securing
drain nuts on sticks and tubs. 25.When a lift check valve is not working properly, what should be
a. Internal wrench c. Offset pipe wrench done?
b. Compound leverage wrench d. Hex wrench a. Check the lift disk. c. Check the hinges.
b. Adjust the sliding piston. d. Lubricate the plug.
7.What is the material applied to a thread of pipe to compensate for
workmanship in a screwed joint? 26.The deciding factor in sizing a downspout.
a. Oil c. Paint a. Roof area of the building c. Pitch of the roofing
b. Teflon tape d. Masking tape b. Rainfall intensity in the locality d. All of these
8.Three common types of isolation valves are 27.As the water line for the building strikes against the higher spots
a. Ball, gate, and butterfly c. Butterfly, ball, and circular inside pipe surfaces, energy is transferred into the pipe, causing it to
b. Gate, butterfly, and round d. Gate, ball, and circular move, vibrate, and produce noise. This phenomenon is known as
a. Energy loss c. Pressure loss
9.90° and 45° fittings are also known as b. Water hammer d. Water shock
a. Turn fittings c. Elbows
b. Offset corners d. Degree fittings 28.What characteristic best describes a plastic or synthetic pipe?
a. Low resistance to fluid flow
10.WCO is the abbreviation for b. Ease of assembly
a. Water closet cleanout c. Water closet outlet c. Hot and cold-water system application
b. Wall cleanout d. Waste cleanout d. All of these
11.The point at which water would overflow onto the floor from a fixture 29.A typical compression type tap is generally made of what kind of
is known as the valve?
a. Overflow height c. Flood level rim a. Gate valve c. Globe valve
b. Critical level d. None of the above b. Check valve d. Stop valve
12.A water distribution system is 30.What do you call the phenomenon causing rumbling sound and
a. Outside the building c. Hot water only severe shock when water flow is halted abruptly by rapid closure of
b. Inside the building d. Cold water only valve or faucet?
a. Pressure energy c. Water hammer
13.Residential gas water heaters must be b. Water surge d. Shock wave
a. A sealed burner assembly area. c. Only a
temperature relief valve. 31.The code that prescribed regulation on sanitary and industrial
b. Only a pressure relief valve. d. None of the plumbing installation inside buildings and premises is the
above. a. National Building Code c. National Structural Code
b. National Plumbing Code d. Code of Sanitation
14.An expansion tank is sized based on
a. The size of piping. c. What is available. 32.What is the minimum size of a fire hose outlet of an interior wet
b. The BTU or kW of the water heater. d. None of the above. standpipe?
a. 50 mm c. 20 mm
15.A storm sewer is b. 41 mm d. 38 mm
a. Located outside the building.
b. Located inside the building. 33.Which of the following joint types is commonly used on galvanized
c. Not allowed to be installed below the ground. steel pipes?
d. Required to be insulated. a. Screwed joint c. Welded joint
b. Flanged joint d. Solvent cement welded joint
16.It is a scaled view that shows the shape and size of the exterior walls
and the roof of the building. 34.DFU is an abbreviation used in sizing what part of the plumbing
a. Section drawing c. Lot plan system?
b. Detail drawing d. Exterior elevation drawing a. Water supply pipes c. Sanitary drainage
pipes
b. Plumbing fixtures d. None of the b. Four sources of potable water.
above c. A well pump and city water service connected into one system.
d. A water hammer arrestor in every floor.
35.The following are ways of preventing backflow except
a. Back pressure c. Backwater valve 54.An anode rod is
b. Air gap d. Check valve a. Installed by a manufacturer. c. Replaceable.
b. Sacrificial. d. All of the above.
36.In vent piping, the maximum fixture unit loading for a 4-inch
diameter pipe is 55.The most common residential electric water heater.
a. 265 DFU c. 346 DFU a. Operates with 480 volts c. Uses heating elements
b. 246 DFU d. 256 DFU b. Operates with 240 volts d. Both b and c
37.How many turns does it take to operate a 4” double-disk valve? 56.Sand and grease interceptors are often known as
a. 16.5 c. 16.0 a. Traps c. Septic tanks
b. 15.5 d. 14.5 b. Pits d. None of the above
38.Cleanouts may be omitted on short horizontal drainage pipes

installed at a slope of seventy-two degrees or less from the vertical line 57.A scupper drain
(or an angle ________ bend). a. Is installed in a parapet wall
a. 1/2 bend c. 1/5 bend b. Only serves a sloped residential roof.
b. 2/5 bend d. 1/4 bend c. Uses a drain body and a dome strainer.
d. None of the above.
39.Commonly used material for water supply system available in the
market. 58.Sizing a waste stack must, at least, include the DFU load of each
a. Asbestos cement pressure pipe c. Black iron pipe branch interval and
b. Plastic and galvanized iron pipes d. Vitrified clay pipe a. The number of water closets that discharge into the stack.
b. The minimum size of the stack vent.
40.A plumber licensed to install and to assume responsibility for c. The DFU load of the building sewer.
contractual agreements pertaining to plumbing and to secure many d. All of the above.
required permits.
a. Master plumber c. Sanitary engineer 59.A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain that is slipped
b. Journeyman plumber d. Mechanical engineer around a pipe and then attached to the wrench handle. It is used on
piping work especially large size metal pipes and in areas that is not
41.Length measured along the center line of the pipe and fittings. easily accessible.
a. Length c. Horizontal distance a. Chain wrench c. Offset pipe wrench
b. Developed length d. Straight line b. Compound leverage wrench d. Adjustable spud
wrench
42.In plumbing plans, solid lines are used for the lines of
a. Soil and waste lines c. Drainage lines 60.Securing of equipment or materials in preparation for lifting by
b. Water lines d. Vent lines means of rope, chain, or web sling.
a. Rigging c. Securing
43.What is the size of the supply pipe per apartment? b. Locking d. All of the above
a. 3/4" c. 1”
b. 1/2" d. 3/8” 61.What is the correct order of valves or devices in a water service and
building supply system?
44.What material seals caulked joints? a. Check valve, gate valve, water meter
a. Epoxy c. Pig lead b. Water meter, check valve, gate valve
b. Oakum d. Solvent cement c. Gate valve, check valve, water meter
d. Gate valve, water meter, check valve
45.What kind of vent is used to ventilate two fixture traps that
discharges into sanitary cross tees with deflectors? 62.The effective thread length of 3/4” diameter screwed steel pipe is
a. Circuit vent c. Unit vent a. 1 1/4" long c. 1” long
b. Relief vent d. None of the above b. 1/2" long d. 3/4" long
46.To repair a leaking DWV copper joint, you should 63.Which type of wrench is used to assemble hubless joints?
a. Cut and unscrew at the joint. a. Chain wrench c. Torque wrench
b. Tighten the bolts on the steel clamp. b. Pipe wrench d. Strap wrench
c. Correct the misalignment of the joint.
d. Disassemble and clean the components. 64.It is a drawing showing a small part of a floor plan, elevation, or
section drawing at enlarged scale.
47.The four different types of copper pipes commonly used today are a. Detail drawing c. Exterior elevation drawing
identified as b. Lot plan d. Schematic pipe
a. 1, 2, 3, and 4 c. M, L, K, and DWV layout
b. A, B, C, and D d. Red, Blue, Green, and White
65.CPVC pipes and fittings are _________ colored thermoplastic materials
48.A 45° fitting is specially formulated to withstand higher temperatures than other pipes.
a. One-sixteenth of a circle c. One-fourth of a circle a. White c. Blue
b. One-eighth of a circle d. One-half of a circle b. Black d. Cream
49.A wall-hung lavatory can rely on in-wall support using wood backing 66.The acronym ANSI stands for
or a. American National Standards Institute
a. A manufactured carrier. c. Adhesive caulking. b. American National Standard Institute
b. Long drywall screws. d. A closet carrier. c. Americans National Standard Institute
d. Americans National Standards Institute
50.P.O. is the abbreviation for
a. Pop-up c. Plumbing opening 67.Friction in plumbing system will cause loss in pressure in pipes due
b. Pop-out d. None of the above to
a. Resistance produced by contact of flowing water and the interior
51.A small bar sink commonly uses a drain assembly called a surface of the pipe.
a. Junior basket strainer c. Grid strainer b. Resistance between molecules of water.
b. Pop-up d. None of the above c. Resistance between different elevations.
d. All of these.
52.A wall-hung fixture uses wood backing or a manufactured
a. Carrier c. Plastic hanger assembly 68.The abbreviation IPS stands for
b. Fixture frame d. None of the above a. Internal Pipe Size c. International Piping Symbol
b. Individual Plumbing System d. Iron Pipe Size
53.For adequate water pressure, a high-rise building may require
a. A booster pump. 69.The term stack applies to what type of pipe?
a. Soil c. Vent a. Dielectric union c. Malleable union
b. Waste d. All of these b. Electric union d. None of the above
70.It is a temporary or movable platform and structure for plumbers to 87.The two most common types of cleanout plugs have either raised
stand on when working above floor level. area (lug) or a
a. Boom c. Ridge a. Plastic knockout area c. Series of screws
b. Ladder d. Fixed ladder b. Countersunk area d. None of the above
71.A dope is applied to screwed joints for the purpose of 88.Galvanized steel pipes are generally measured by its
a. Compensating for poor workmanship. a. Inside diameter c. Developed length
b. Lubricating and reducing friction in the screwed joint. b. Outside diameter d. Number of
c. Making the connection permanent. threads
d. All of these.
89.It is a full-way valve used to regulate fluid flow in which a threaded
72.Which type of lavatory is designed for group use? stem raises and lowers a wedge-shaped disk.
a. Splash-back lavatory c. Countertop a. Globe valve c. Angle valve
lavatory b. Gate valve d. Relief valve
b. Shelf-back lavatory d. Wall-hung
lavatory
73.Ball valves are an adaptation of

a. Butterfly valves c. Globe valves
b. Plug valves d. Gate valves
74.Which of the following is not a type of lavatory?

a. Splash-back c. Reverse trap
b. Ledge-back d. Countertop
90. Identify the figure shown below.
75.A bidet is a plumbing fixture used for washing
a. The body c. External genitalia
b. The face d. The feet
76.When threading a galvanized pipe, back off the stock handle

_________ turn/s after each complete turn around the pipe.
a. One-quarter c. One and a half
b. One d. Two
77.What would be the minimum pipe size for lavatory?

a. 2” c. 1 1/2" a. Welded Knee Bracket c. Side Beam Bracket
b. 1 1/4" d. 3” b. “O” Bracket d. Pipe Slide & Slide Plate
78.The available head at the suction nozzle of the pump. 91. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Suction head c. Suction lift
b. Discharge head d. Pressure head
79.In Section 1401 for minimum standards of materials, quality: All

materials used in any plumbing or drainage system or part thereof shall
be free from defects. All pipes, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, materials
and devices used in a plumbing system shall be as listed or labeled in
accordance with Table 14a of this code. What specific section is the
above statement referring to?
a. Section 1402.2 c. Section 1401.2
b. Section 1401.1 d. Section 1402.1 a. Welded Knee Bracket c. Side Beam Bracket
b. “O” Bracket d. Pipe Slide & Slide Plate
80.Drain pipe which receives one or more wastes which require
treatment before entry into the normal plumbing system; the special
waste pipe terminates at the treatment device on the premises. 92. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Combined drainage pipe c. Indirect waste pipe
b. Soil pipe d. Special waste pipe
81.What is the minimum diameter of water supply pipe for flush valve
urinal?
a. 1/2" c. 3/8”
b. 3/4" d. 1”
82.What is the device that is scientifically designed to prevent gases

from backflow into the outlet of the fixture?
a. Fixture trap c. Pressure relief valve a. Welded Knee Bracket c. Side Beam Bracket
b. Check valve d. House trap b. “O” Bracket d. Pipe Slide & Slide Plate
83.What is the sewage flow per person in gallons for a single family 93. Identify the figure shown below.
dwelling?
a. 50 gallons c. 75 gallons
b. 60 gallons d. 40 gallons
84.What is the permissible number of fixture units allowed on a 3”

diameter pipe?
a. 18 FU c. 72 FU
b. 36 FU d. 40 FU
85.What is one of the general conditions for a good waste pipe

installation? a. Welded Knee Bracket c. Side Beam Bracket
a. Right location of cleanouts c. Right slope or grade of pipe b. “O” Bracket d. Pipe Slide & Slide Plate
lines
b. Right size of pipes d. All of the above 94. Identify the figure shown below.
86.The type of union that is installed when using copper pipe to connect
to a water heater is a
a. Pipe Saddle Support

b. Pipe Stanchion Saddle a. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle
c. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Support b. Protection Shield
d. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle c. Single Pipe Roll
d. Carson or Alloy Steel Riser Clamp
a. Pipe Saddle Support

b. Pipe Stanchion Saddle
c. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Support PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 2
d. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle
96. Identify the figure shown below. 1.Minor stoppage from water closet traps can be cleaned with plunger,
but for more stubborn clogs, use
a. Closet auger c. Sewer snake
b. Insertable tools d. Pick out iron
2.What do you call a type of wrench used in no-hub plumbing

installation that is used to ensure a tight, leak-free joint?
a. Allen wrench c. Strap wrench
b. Valve seat tool d. Torque wrench
a. Pipe Saddle Support 3.PPE stands for

b. Pipe Stanchion Saddle a. Personal Protect Equipment c. Parental Protect
c. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Support Equipment
d. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle b. Parental Protective Equipment d. Personal
Protective Equipment
4.Aside from the proper sizing of house drain, the other factor in the
installation is the grade. What is the pipe pitch necessary to have
adequate flow throughout its length?
a. 1/4 in/ft c. 1/2 in/ft
b. 1/8 in/ft d. 1/16 in/ft
5.An inside roof leader is extended vertically through the floor of the
building to a point below the roof. What is the common practice to
reduce the danger of breakage which may result from expansion and
contraction of the roof?
a. Extend horizontally below the roof with an elbow to form a swing
a. Pipe Saddle Support joint.
b. Pipe Stanchion Saddle b. Install sleeves below the roof.
c. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Support c. Install packing materials to cushion possible impact.
d. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle d. Provide the end of the roof leader with flexible material.
98. Identify the figure shown below. 6.What do you call that portion of the drainage system which cannot
drain by gravity into the building sewer? It requires the use of a sump
pump installed in a sump pit where wastewater is collected and drained
into the sewer line using the sump pump.
a. Building sewer c. Building drain
b. Building subdrain d. Subsoil drain
7.Storm water refers to

a. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle a. Rainwater, surface runoff c. Waste from laundry and sink
b. Protection Shield b. Liquid plus human waste d. Domestic sewage
c. Single Pipe Roll
d. Carson or Alloy Steel Riser Clamp 8.A rectangular channel with a depth of 300 mm and a width of 450 mm
has an average flow velocity of 0.8 m/s and a Chezy constant of 55.
99. Identify the figure shown below. Calculate the flow in liters per second.
a. 14.5 L/s c. 17 L/s
b. 15.9 L/s d. 18 L/s
9.A pump capable of generating 125 feet of head of gasoline would

provide a pressure of
a. 40.0 psig c. 50.0 psig
b. 37.8 psig d. 45.0 psig
10.What is meant by type DWV?

a. Steel Pipe Covering Protection Saddle a. Drop water and valve c. Drainage, waste and vent
b. Protection Shield b. Drain water and valve d. Drip water and vent
c. Single Pipe Roll
d. Carson or Alloy Steel Riser Clamp
11.________ is the art and science of creating and maintaining sanitary b. Can be located anywhere.
conditions in buildings used by humans. It is also the art and science of c. Is only allowed in the middle third of the span.
installing, repairing, and servicing in these same buildings. This also d. Is none of the above.
includes the pipes, fixtures, and appurtenances necessary for bringing
in the water supply and removing liquid and water-carried waste. 28.A roof drain installed on a metal deck with a rubber membrane
a. Chemical engineering c. Mechanical engineering a. Uses an under-deck clamp.
b. Sanitary engineering d. Plumbing b. Has a clamp ring to secure the rubber membrane.
c. Has the drain body installed through a hole in the deck.
12.What is the meaning of this line (- - - -)? d. All of the above.
a. Soil pipe c. Cold water line
b. Hot water line d. Vent 29.A wrench for screws with hexagonally shaped recess in their heads.
a. Offset pipe wrench c. Internal wrench
13.In hot water consumption, what is the gallons per person per hour b. Allen wrench d. Compound leverage wrench
for residential use?
a. 5 gal b. 3 gal c. 8 gal d. 10 gal 30.What is the standard length of plastic or synthetic pipe?
a. 2,000 mm c. 4,000 mm
b. 3,000 mm d. 5,000 mm
14.A fitting that is necessary for maintenance and is required for every
change of direction. 31.How does the safety mechanism of a hot water system work?
a. P-trap c. Wye a. Manually c. Automatically
b. Elbow d. Cleanout b. Mechanically d. Electrically
15.A vertical pipe that is extended above the connection of the 32.The hot water consumption of hotels.
horizontal branch drain. a. 6 to 8 gallons per person per hour
a. Vent stack c. Stack vent b. 7 to 9 gallons per person per hour
b. Soil stack d. Vent stack through roof c. 8 to 10 gallons per person per hour
d. 9 to 11 gallons per person per hour
16.It is the juridical relation resulting from lawful, voluntary, and
unilateral acts of virtue of which the parties become bound to each 33.Class ________ fire extinguishers are identified by the color red inside
other to the end and that no one shall be unjustly enriched or benefited a square.
at the expense of another. a. A c. K
a. Agreement c. Contracts b. B d. C
b. Vinculum juris d. Quasi-contracts
34.The color used to identify the drawn copper tube for type M is
17.The water supply to a water closet utilizing a flush valve a. Orange c. Green
(flushometer) is b. Red d. White
a. 1/2" c. 1”
b. 3/4" d. 1 1/4" 35.Water for domestic use comes from these sources except
a. Ground water c. Surface water
18.A bathroom group consists of a water closet, a bathtub or a shower, b. Rain water d. Sea water
and
a. Two lavatories c. A lavatory 36.It is a fitting or device that, when properly vented, provides a liquid
b. A bidet d. None of the above seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases.
a. Fixture trap c. Stack
19.A gas water heater design in which the heater is installed inside a b. Cleanout d. Chase
dwelling along an exterior wall and utilizes a dual-flue pipe system.
a. Instantaneous c. Conventionally vented 37.It is a steel pipe manufactured by drawing flat steel strips through a
b. Point of use d. Direct vented die to form a cylindrical shape.
a. Seamless pipe c. Welded pipe
20.The wall thickness of pipe is determined by b. Brazed pipe d. All of the above
a. Adding the inside and outside diameter.
b. Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter and 38.The recommended hot water supply is a therapeutic bath.
dividing by 2. a. 150 gph c. 50 gph
c. Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter. b. 75 gph d. 100 gph
d. None of the above
39.Stainless steel plumbing fixtures are manufactured based on the
21.The plan view of a blueprint is standards set by this organization.
a. How riser diagrams are created. a. FS c. PDI
b. A three-dimensional view. b. UL d. CS and PS
c. A view from above, looking down.
d. The only view to accurately indicate a design intent. 40.A cubic foot of water has a weight equivalent to
a. 62.4 lb c. 150 lb
22.CO is the abbreviation for b. 100 lb d. None of these
a. Cost only c. Customer occupied
b. Customer owned d. Cleanout 41.Minor stoppage from water closet traps can be cleared with plunger,
23.Urinal is abbreviated as a. Closet auger c. Sewer snake
a. U c. URN b. Insertable tools d. Pick out iron
b. UR d. URNL
42.Any pipe installed in a vertical position or which makes an angle of
24.The rims of bowls used for handicap toilets and nonhandicap toilets not more than 45° from the vertical.
a. Are the same height from the floor. a. Horizontal pipe c. Vertical pipe
b. Are installed at different distances from the back wall. b. Slant pipe d. Leader
c. Connect differently to the drain.
d. Are not the same height from the floor. 43.In large restaurants, the fixture for washing vegetable pans and
cauldrons is the
25.Potable water is also a. Scullery sink c. Slop sink
a. Known as drinking water. c. Used for cooking. b. Kitchen sink d. Wash basin
b. The opposite of non-potable. d. All of the above.
44.In a screwed connection, always begin to screw by hand and make
26.With regards to water heater, atmospheric pressure is sure the fitting turns readily after approximately
a. External pressure. a. 2 threads c. 4 threads
b. Irrelevant. b. 3 threads d. 5 threads
c. Used only when the temperature is below freezing.
d. 14.7 pounds of gauge pressure. 45.What is the device suitable for pumping sewage from the deep
basement floor into the sewer line?
27.A large diameter hole drilled through a floor joist a. Pressure relief valve c. Vacuum breaker
a. Must follow the local code regulations. b. Pneumatic ejector d. None of these
a. One gallon of water c. One quart of
46.Wastewater flushed out of the water closet or urinal is known as water
a. Gray water c. Black water b. One pound of water d. One ounce of
b. White water d. Storm water water
47.What is the minimum fixture drain size of a wash basin? 61.All water heaters have
a. 25 mm c. 38 mm a. A high-limit device. c. A temperature and pressure
b. 32 mm d. 50 mm relief valve.
b. A thermostat. d. All of the above.
48.Which of the following items does not directly affect the size of a
sanitary drainage pipe? 62.The layout for an underground DWV system
a. Type and number of fixtures a. Uses strings to simulate wall locations. c. Both a and b.
b. Fixture unit value of fixtures b. Often requires the use of batter boards. d. None of the
c. Brand name of piping material above.
d. Slope of drain
63.A catch basin is installed
49.Plans and specifications – All plumbing plans, drawings, diagrams, a. To serve only streets. c. With a frame and grate.
design analyses/ computations as required, technical specifications, b. To serve only roof drains. d. As none of the above.
bills of materials and other required documents for all types of
occupancy shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a Registered and 64.A camera used for drain inspections can be equipped to pinpoint the
Licensed Master Plumber without limitations pursuant to Republic Act location of the end camera cable with
1378, as amended and shall be submitted in six (6) sets of the a. A cable finder and a transformer. c. A transmitter.
aforementioned requirements with each application for a permit. b. A tape measure and a monitor. d. None of the
a. Chapter 4 Section 102.2 above.
b. Chapter 2 Section 102.2
c. Chapter 3 Section 102.2 65.It is a scaled view created by passing an imaginary cutting plane
d. Chapter 1 Section 102.2 through a portion of a building.
a. Detail drawing c. Exterior elevation drawing
50.Such valve shall remain sufficiently open during periods of low flow b. Lot plan d. Section drawing
to avoid screening of solids and fibrous materials and shall not restrict
capacities or cause excessive turbulence during peak loads. 66.Where do you connect a downspout?
a. Angle valve c. Backwater valve a. Septic tank c. Cesspool
b. Gate valve d. Blowoff valve b. Storm drain d. Privy
51.A tool used to make watertight joints between flexible copper tubing 67.Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain waste vent (DWV)
and fittings or valves. installations are manufactured based on the standards set by this
a. Flaring tool c. Yoke vise organization.
b. Pipe vise d. Pipe extractor a. ANSI c. ASTM
b. AWWA d. PAWWA
52.A receptacle which receives the discharge of a drainage system or
part thereof and is designed and so constructed to separate solids from 68.It is a pipe that conveys only liquid waste that is free from fecal
liquids to discharge into the soil through a system of open-joint or matter.
perforated piping, or into a disposal pit. a. Soil c. Waste
a. Septic tank c. Holding tank b. Vent d. None of the above
b. Seepage pit d. Lagoon
69.What do you call a valve installed on the suction line of a pump to
53.In safety tips, electric power tools with abrasive cutting wheels prevent the loss of prime of the pump?
should be properly _________. User shall wear eye protection and gloves. a. Check valve c. Float valve
a. Grounded c. Oiled b. Flapper valve d. Foot valve
b. Reamed d. Sealed
70.It is a nipple that is threaded on the ends and has short unthreaded
54. List the three types of pipes used in a water system. pipe length in the middle.
a. Galvanized steel, copper tubing, plastic a. Closed nipple c. All nipple
b. Copper tubing, cast iron, wrought iron b. Shoulder nipple d. Twin nipple
c. Plastic, concrete, galvanized steel
d. All of the above 71.It is a scaled view that shows the shape and size of the exterior walls
and the roof of the building.
55.A galvanized pipe threaded joint connection with a fitting requires a. Section drawing c. Lot plan
that _________ be applied only to the _________. b. Detail drawing d. Exterior elevation drawing
a. Pipe joint compound, pipe threads c. Pipe joint compound, fittings
b. Pipe joint compound, pipe d. Pipe joint compound, valves 72.A horizontal pipe is a pipe that makes an angle of ________.
a. 45 degrees or less with the vertical
56.Two fixtures that have overflow protection are the b. 45 degrees with the vertical
a. Shower and lavatory c. Bathtub and c. 45 degrees
lavatory d. Less than 45 degrees with the horizontal
b. Laundry sink and kitchen sink d. Bathtub and bar
sink 73.The water supply service water line to a building has three stops
which are __________, _________, and _________.
57.A dishwasher connects to a specialty tailpiece or a designated a. Corporation, gate valve, drain valve
connection of a b. Incorporated, curb, drain valve
a. 1 1/2" drain downstream of a p-trap c. Corporation, curb, meter
b. Dual stop that also provides water to a faucet d. Incorporated, check valve, drain valve
c. Garbage disposal
d. Basket strainer 74.IAPMO means
a. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
58.A bathtub installed with tiled walls b. International Association of Plumber and Mechanical Officials
a. Is installed during the trim phase of construction. c. International Association of Plumbers and Mechanical Officials
b. Usually requires wood support. d. International Associations of Plumbers and Mechanical Official
c. Is installed during the rough-in phase of construction.
d. Both b and c. 75.A device located at the bottom of the tank for flushing water closets
and similar fixtures.
59.There are regulations pertaining to the distance of a drinking water a. Float valve c. Flush valve
well from a b. Gate valve d. Check valve
a. Septic tank system c. Building
b. Storage tank d. All of the above 76.What is the type of sewage disposal system that allows the raw
contaminated sewage to leach into the underground surface?
60.One BTU increases the temperature of ________ by one degree a. Septic tank c. Public sewer line
Fahrenheit. b. Cesspool d. Privy
77.In the digestion chamber, what is the minimum height of the water
level?
a. 1.20 meters c. 1.50 meters
b. 1.00 meter d. 1.80 meters
78.What is the ratio of the leaching chamber against the digestion

chamber?
a. 2/3 b. 1/3 c. 1/4 d. 1/2
a. Center Beam c. C- Clamp
79.How many fixture units may be connected to a 125 mm sanitary b. Welded Beam Attachment d. Steel Reversible C – Clamp w/ Lock Nut
drain in 2% slope?
a. 84 FU b. 162 FU c. 200 FU d. 300 FU 89. Identify the figure shown below.
80.CISP stands for

a. Cast iron steel pipe c. Centrifugal iron
steel pipe
b. Centrifugal iron soil pipe d. Cast iron soil pipe
81. Class _________ fire extinguisher is identified by the color blue inside b. Welded Beam Attachment d. Steel Reversible C – Clamp w/ Lock Nut
a circle.
a. B b. A c. K d. C 90. Identify the figure shown below.

a. Steel Turnbuckle c. Malleable Concrete Insert b. Welded Beam Attachment d. Steel Reversible C – Clamp w/ Lock Nut
b. Steel Concrete Insert d. U-Bolt
a. Steel Turnbuckle c. Malleable Concrete Insert a. Top Beam Clamp c. Side Beam Clamp
b. Steel Concrete Insert d. U-Bolt b. Pipe Clip d. Top Beam Hook
84. Identify the figure shown below. 92. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Steel Concrete Insert c. Both A and B a. Top Beam Clamp c. Side Beam Clamp
b. Malleable Concrete Insert d. None of these b. Pipe Clip d. Top Beam Hook
a. Top Beam C-Clamp c. Channel Clamp a. Top Beam Clamp c. Side Beam Clamp
b. Side Beam d. Center Beam b. Pipe Clip d. Top Beam Hook
86. Identify the figure shown below. 94. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Top Beam Clamp c. Side Beam Clamp

b. Pipe Clip d. Top Beam Hook

a. Side Beam c. Both A and B
b. Channel Clamp d. None of these

a. Top Beam Clamp
b. Steel Beam Clamp W/ Eye Nut
c. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut
d. Malleable Beam Clamp with Extension Piece

b. Welded Beam Attachment d. Steel Reversible C – Clamp w/ Lock Nut
a. Top Beam Clamp

b. Steel Beam Clamp W/ Eye Nut a. Bench strainer wrench c. Bench yoke vise
c. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut b. Portable tristand chain vise d. Bench chain vise
8.It has internal legs and tray that folds in for easy carrying and set up.
97. Identify the figure shown below. Large vise base overhangs front legs for clear tool swing.
a. Portable tristand chain vise c. Bench chain vise
b. Bench yoke vise d. Stand chain vise
9.What tool is aptly used to remove or tighten the head of the plug?
a. Basin wrench c. Crescent wrench
b. Pipe wrench d. Tap
a. Top Beam Clamp 10.What is the setting height from the floor for a water supply inlet of a
b. Steel Beam Clamp W/ Eye Nut flush tank water closet?
c. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut a. 14” b. 16” c. 8” d. 12”
11.An adjustable height ladder with a fixed bed section and adjustable
lockable fly section.
a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds
b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder
12.A pivoting hook mechanism attached to the fly section of an

extension ladder to hold the fly section at the desired height.
a. Rigged lock c. Pawl lock
a. Top Beam Clamp b. Auto lock d. All of the above
b. Steel Beam Clamp W/ Eye Nut
c. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut 13.It is defined as securing equipment or material as preparation for
d. Malleable Beam Clamp with Extension Piece lifting by means of rope, chain, or web sling.
a. Rigging c. Securing
99. Identify the figure shown below. b. Locking d. All of the above
14.How much is the plumbing permit fee for one lavatory in excess of
one unit minimum required?
a. P6.00 b. P1.00 c. P4.00 d. P2.00
15.A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain that is slipped

a. Malleable Beam Clamp without Extension Piece around a pipe and then attached to a wrench handle. It is used on
b. Malleable Beam Clamp with Extension Piece piping work especially large size metal pipes and in areas that is not
c. Welded Steel Bracket easily accessible.
d. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut a. Chain wrench c. Offset pipe wrench
b. Compound leverage wrench d. Adjustable spud
wrench
16.All of the following are used in a site drainage system except

a. Drain inlets c. Roof drains
b. Catch basins d. Manholes
a. Malleable Beam Clamp without Extension Piece 17.What is the minimum fixture supply pipe size of a lavatory?
b. Malleable Beam Clamp with Extension Piece a. 10 mm b. 13 mm c. 19 mm d. 25 mm
c. Welded Steel Bracket
d. Linked Steel Clamp W/ Eye Nut 18.What type of copper tube is the heaviest?
a. Type K b. Type L c. Type M d.
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 3 Type DWV
19.Floor drain is always provided with removable strainer, the open
1.Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain waste vent (DWV) are area of which is equivalent to a fraction of the cross-sectional area of
manufactured based on the standard set by this organization. the drainpipe.
a. AWWA b. ANSI c. ASTM d. a. ¼ b. 1/3 c. 2/3 d. 3/8
PAWWA 20.In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most leaking joints are
caused by a worker’s failure to
2.When drilling into concrete, a. Mark all fittings and pipes for positioning.
a. A masonry bit is used. c. An auger bit is used. b. Deburr the insides of the pipes.
b. A power bore and an auger bit is used. d. None of the above c. Apply solvent primer to joint surfaces.
is used. d. Cut the pipe in meter box.
3.FU is the abbreviation for 21.In preparing mortar to form a sticky mass to be squeezed into the
a. Fixture unit c. Fixture underground bell of a clay pipe for a cement joint, the mixture should be
b. Faucet unit d. First underground a. One percent cement, one percent fine sand, and water.
b. Pure cement and water.
4.Automatic flush valves (flushometers) operate c. Two parts cement, one part sand, and water.
a. When a user enters a set range. c. When a user exits d. Two parts sand, one part cement, and water.
a set range.
b. Once every 10 minutes. d. Once every minute. 22.What is the depth of the building sewer when installed?
a. 1.00 m b. 0.30 m c. 0.65 m d. 1.20 m
5.The tablet located on the exterior of a water heater indicating specific
information about that water heater is also known as 23.Which of the following is a plumbing appliance?
a. A boiler plate a. Water closet c. Swimming pool
b. An information sticker b. Washing machine d. Floor drain
c. The Manufacturer Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
d. None of the above 24.Where does the soldering of a rigid copper tubing joint require the
torch heat to be placed?
6.An expansion tank is installed a. Flux b. Solder c. Fitting d. Pipe
a. In the hot water piping leaving a water heater.
b. In the cold water piping entering a water heater. 25.The vertical distance from the centerline of the pump (this would be
c. On the upstream side of a check valve. the shaft on a horizontal pump) to the level in the discharge vessel.
d. Both b and c. a. Suction lift c. Discharge head
b. Suction head d. Pressure head
7.Yoke and base are made of strong, dependable iron. It has hardened
alloy steel jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender. 26.The acronym ANSI stands for
a. American National Standard Institute b. Pneumatic ejector d. Pressurized relief
b. American National Standards Institute valve
c. Americans National Standard Institute
d. Americans National Standards Institute 45.It is an individual or company responsible for the performance of the
construction work.
27.In plumbing, bench marking means a. Superintendent c. Apprentice
a. Internal elevation c. Invert elevation b. Contractor d. Journeymen
b. Inside elevation d. Inner elevation
46.What is the pipe fitting used in the interconnection of service pipe
28.It is used in a high-rise building in regulating water pressure in a and insertion into the water main?
pipe. a. Corporation cock c. Nipple
a. Pressure relief valve c. Check valve b. Clamp saddle d. Straight elbow
b. Globe valve d. Gauge valve
47.Which of the following plastic or synthetic pipes is a flexible type of
29.A tool with fast and easy grip used on constricted spaces or close to pipe?
a wall. It has a solid housing which keeps it from breaking or wrapping a. Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC)
under normal use. b. Polybutylene (PB)
a. Rap wrench c. Compound leverage wrench c. Polypropylene (PP)
b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench d. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
30.What is the maximum distance of a p-trap to a vent pipe? 48.A kind of well dug with earth augers that are usually less than 30
a. 1,200 mm c. 1,800 mm meters (100 feet) deep. They are used when the earth to be bored is
b. 1,500 mm d. None of the above boulder free and will not cave in. The diameter ranger from 2 to 30
inches. The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
31.What is the minimum diameter of a storage tank? a. Dug well c. Drilled well
a. 30 cm b. 50 cm c. 60 cm d. 130 cm b. Bored well d. Deep well
32.If a vertical pipe that collects rainwater from a roof is located inside
the building, it is called 49.Subsoil drains are installed at what level?
a. Leader c. Gutter a. In level with the ground floor c. Under the ground
b. Conductor d. Stack pipe floor
b. In level with the basement floor d. Under the
33.Approximate capacity of 1” pipe in US gallons per foot is ______ basement floor
a. 0.0416 b. 0.0415 c. 0.0408 d. 0.0420
50.The technique of installing floor mounted water closet with the aim
34.It is an adjustable height ladder with a fixed load section and sliding, of assuring cleanliness, freedom from leaks, and convenience is by
lockable fly section. using
a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds a. White cement c. Portland cement
b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder b. Epoxy d. Floor flange and gasket
35.For a plumber, what is the purpose of a dope in the use of compound 51.The code that prescribes criteria on the quality of drinking water
screwed joint? from meteoric, surface or underground sources is
a. To compensate for poor workmanship. a. National Standards for Drinking Water c. National Plumbing
b. To lubricate and reduce friction in the screwed joint. Code
c. To make the connection permanent. b. Water Code of the Philippines d. National Building
d. All of these. Code
36.What type of vent system is used on a single fixture? 52.Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and poured
a. Revent b. Circuit vent c. Yoke vent d. Unit over with pure lead. What is the depth of lead over the oakum?
vent a. 25 mm (1”) c. 38 mm (1 1/2")
b. 32 mm (1 1/4") d. 13 mm (1/2”)
37.What type of PVC pipe is used on a sanitary drainage system?
a. Series 1000 b. Series 2000 c. Series 3000 d. Series 53.The other name for hub.
4000 a. Bell b. Spigot c. Body d. Sleeve
38.Copper pipes are sized 54.The size of storm drainage system is dependent on the following
a. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter. items or parameters except
b. 1/4 bigger than their inside diameter. a. Rate of rainfall c. Number of storm drainage
c. 3/16 bigger than their inside diameter. pipes
d. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter. b. Slope of roof d. Brand of pipe
39.Another variation of a pipe wrench featuring a jaw opening parallel 55.What is the government regulating body that is responsible for local
to the handle and a narrower hook jaw which provided easy entry into trade?
tight spaces. a. DTI b. PCAB c. NAMPAP d. PRC
a. Offset pipe wrench c. Adjustable
leverage wrench 56.NPSH means
b. Compound leverage wrench d. End pipe wrench a. Nitrogen Product Suction Head c. Net Positive
Suction Head
40.Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line less than b. Network Positive Suction Head d. Net Positive
__________ in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. System Head
a. 1.2 meters c. 1.5 meters
b. 2.5 meters d. 2.0 meters 57.A galvanized steel pipe can be cut with a _________.
a. Reamer and a pipe cutter c. Pipe cutter and a hacksaw
41.It is a three-dimensional drawing of the plumbing system. b. Pipe cutter and a knife d. Reamer and a knife
a. Exterior elevation drawing c. Isometric drawing
b. Schematic piping layout d. Lot plan 58.What is the maximum length of pipe for size 150 mm PVC that could
freely drain? Assume 15.9 liters per second flow, 0.9 meters per second
42.A plumbing design in which centrally located manifolds distribute velocity, and Chezy constant at 55. Consider full bore for the hydraulic
water to each fixture with dedicated hot and cold-water lines. mean.
a. Home run b. Distribution run c. Goal d. Base a. 135 meters c. 160 meters
b. 140 meters d. 150 meters
43.When silt and dirt is removed from water, the process is called
a. Filtration c. Decantation 59.What does the acronym ISO stand for?
b. Sedimentation d. Separation a. International Standard Organization
b. Internationals Organization for Standardization
44.What is the device that is suitable for pumping sewage from the c. International Standards Organization
deep basement floor into the sewer line? d. International Organization for Standardization
a. Turbine c. Vacuum breaker
60.A device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water to a d. None of the above.
fixture for flushing purposes; powered by direct water pressure.
a. Float valve c. Flushometer valve 79.The recommended hot water supply to a hotel lavatory (private).
b. Foot valve d. Gate valve a. 4 b. 2 c. 6 d. 5
61.Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere (may be

termed as negative pressure). 80.What is the knockdown coupling-like fitting that is specially used to
a. Vacuum c. Low pressure interconnect two water service pipes in place?
b. High pressure d. Atmospheric pressure a. Bushing b. Union patente c. Sleeve
d. Nipple
62.The instrument for measuring relative humidity is called a ____
a. Hygrometer c. Ohmmeter 81.This tool is used to cut external threads of a pipe.
b. Manometer d. Ammeter a. Pipe threader b. Tap c. Reamer d.
Hacksaw
63.What material is applied under the flange for installation onto a
lavatory and/or sink? 82.The simplest and cheapest bonnet design of a valve is
a. Pipe joint compound c. Rubber gasket a. Screwed b. Plugged c. Welded
b. Rubber washer d. Plumber’s putty d. Bolted
64.Under uniform rate of charges for master plumbers’ professional 83.When silt and dirt is removed from water, the process is
practice, how much is the fee for the first plumbing unit? a. Siltation b. Sedimentation c. Screening
a. P300.00 b. P400.00 c. P500.00 d. Filtration
d. P600.00
84.It is a valve placed on the water main to which the water service of
65.What plumbing tools are to be used in tightening the connections the building is connected.
between GI pipes and fittings? a. Corporation cock b. Curb cock c. Water meter d. Stop
a. Strap wrench c. Pipe wrench cock
b. Chain wrench d. Pipe threads
85.NFPA classified fires as class _________ when they are caused by
66.If the house sewer has a distance of 20 meters from the building line flammable liquids, gases or grease.
to the main sewer with a depth of 400 mm, what is the rise angle of the a. Class K b. Class A c. Class C
pipe? d. Class B
a. 2% b. 3% c. 2.5% d. 4%
86.It is a pipe that conveys rainwater from the roof to the storm drain.
67.What is the minimum size of water inlet for a flush type water a. Combination b. Rainwater leader c. Sanitary pipe d. Waste
closet? pipe
a. 3/4" b. 1/2" c. 1” d. 3/8”
87.It is a gate valve with a one-piece solid bronze wedge that fits
68.What is the minimum height of water supply pipe measured from the against the seat to restrict the flow.
top of urinal? a. Full gate valve c. Split wedge disk gate valve
a. 170 mm b. 180 mm c. 200 mm b. Solid wedge disk gate valve d. Single disk gate
d. 300 mm valve
69.What is the total fixture units for a small dwelling house with 1 water 88.Which of the following types of valves is usually operated without
closet, 1 shower, 1 lavatory, 1 floor drain, and 3 faucets? manual control?
a. 12 FU b. 13 FU c. 13.5 FU d. 14 FU a. Check valve b. Globe valve c. Gate valve d. Angle
valve
70.Screw the fitting on the pipe until it is _________.
a. Well tight c. Screw tight 89. Identify the figure shown below.
b. Hard tight d. Hand tight
71.The only safe method to ignite a torch used for soldering is a

a. Striker c. Match
b. Cigarette lighter d. None of the above
72.A hacksaw blade is designed to be used a. Adj. Roller Hanger with Swivel c. Pipe Roll Complete
a. In one direction. c. For cutting wood boards. b. Adj. Roller Hanger without Swivel d. Pipe Roll & Plate
b. With a reciprocating saw. d. All of the above.
73.EWC is the abbreviation for
a. Electric water circulator c. Energized water circulator
b. Electric water cooler d. Energized water cooler
74.A water closet is also a

a. Lavatory c. Toilet
b. Sink d. Tub a. Adj. Roller Hanger with Swivel c. Pipe Roll Complete
b. Adj. Roller Hanger without Swivel d. Pipe Roll & Plate
75.A kitchen sink drain assembly connects with the p-trap or tubular
extension tailpiece. 91. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Threaded tailpiece c. Rubber hose
b. Flanged tailpiece d. None of the above
76.A lavatory pop-up assembly is

a. Not required for wall-hung sinks.
b. 1 ½" and is not sold with a faucet.
c. 1 1/4" and sealed with putty or caulk. a. Adj. Roller Hanger with Swivel c. Pipe Roll Complete
d. 1 1/4" and only sealed with putty. b. Adj. Roller Hanger without Swivel d. Pipe Roll & Plate
77.A gas water heater thermostat 92. Identify the figure shown below.
a. Senses high temperature.
b. Senses low temperature.
c. Has temperature adjustment settings.
d. All of the above.
78.The stub-out serving a pedestal sink a. Adj. Roller Hanger with Swivel c. Pipe Roll Complete
a. Can be up to 3’ off-center of the sink. b. Adj. Roller Hanger without Swivel d. Pipe Roll & Plate
b. Can rise vertically through the floor.
c. Must match the center of the sink. 93. Identify the figure shown below.
b. Spring Sway Brace d. Variable Spring
Trapeze Hanger
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 4
1.When the thing deteriorates with the debtor’s fault, the creditor may
choose one of the following.
a. Adjustable Pipe Roll & Base c. Restraint Control a. Mutual restitution
b. Restraint Control d. Spring Cushion Roll b. Rescission (cancellation) of the obligation with indemnity for
damages
94. Identify the figure shown below. c. Suffer the deterioration of the thing
d. Institute an action for negligence
2.It is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or

vault.
a. Adjustable Pipe Roll & Base c. Restraint Control b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder
b. Restraint Control d. Spring Cushion Roll
3.The recommended hot water supply to a therapeutic bath.
95. Identify the figure shown below. a. 50 gph b. 75 gph c. 150 gph
d. 100 gph
4.A wye is
a. A three-way drainage fitting.
b. Used only in water supply systems.
c. Used to create a 90° branch connection.
d. Also known as a combo.
a. Adjustable Pipe Roll & Base c. Restraint Control
b. Restraint Control d. Spring Cushion Roll 5.Fitting allowance is also known as
a. Fitting center c. Fitting knockout
96. Identify the figure shown below. b. Center-to-center allowance d. None of these
6.Urinals and commercial toilets that do not use a tank receive water
supply from
a. An angle stop. c. A dual stop.
b. A straight stop. d. A flush valve (flushometer).
7.The recovery rate of a water heater is also referred to as

a. Gallons per minute c. Gallons per day
a. Adjustable Pipe Roll & Base c. Restraint Control
b. Gallons per hour d. None of the above
b. Restraint Control d. Spring Cushion Roll
8.A 2” x 4” wood wall stud is
a. 2” thick and 4” wide c. 1 1/2" wide and 4”
thick
b. 2” wide and 4” thick d. 1 1/2" thick and 3
1/2” wide
9.The two fixtures that are installed in a separate room but are on the
same wall are considered
a. Back-to-back c. Back-to-front
b. Side-by-side d. Front-to-back
a. Variable Spring Hanger c. Variable Base Support
b. Spring Sway Brace d. Variable Spring 10.Two fixtures that are common vented and connects at different
Trapeze Hanger heights create a middle section that is
a. Sized as a dry vent. c. A vertical wet
98. Identify the figure shown below. vent.
b. Always a minimum of 3”. d. None of the above.
11.It is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or

vault.
b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder
12.What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for a shower stall?
a. 3/4" b. 1/4" c. 1/2" d. 1”
a. Variable Spring Hanger c. Variable Base Support 13.It is a nipple that is threaded its entire length.
b. Spring Sway Brace d. Variable Spring a. Closed nipple c. Short pipe
Trapeze Hanger b. Shoulder nipple d. All of the above
99. Identify the figure shown below. 14.A male thread fitting with square head used for closing another
female fitting.
a. Nipple b. Cap c. Bushing
d. Plug
a. Variable Spring Hanger c. Variable Base Support 15.Plastic pipes are manufactured from
b. Spring Sway Brace d. Variable Spring a. Thermoplastic plastic c. Rubber-based plastic
Trapeze Hanger b. Thermoset plastic d. None of the above
100. Identify the figure shown below. 16.Small individual parts that make up substances.
a. Drop b. Particle c. Molecule
d. Vapor
17.Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain waste vent (DWV)
installations are manufactured based on this standard.
a. AWWA b. ANSI c. ASTM d. AWS
a. Variable Spring Hanger c. Variable Base Support 18.When a pipe penetrates an exterior wall, it must pass through a
sleeve. What is the size of this sleeve?
a. Two pipe sizes larger c. Three pipe sizes larger c. Never have a backflow prevention device installed.
b. One pipe size larger d. One and one-half d. Always be at least 5 feet in length.
pipe size larger
38.A kitchen sink faucet that has a base plate and a separate spray
19.What is the other name for rain water downspout? requires
a. Riser b. Leader c. Run out d. Stack a. Two-hole sink c. Four-hole sink
b. Three-hole sink d. None of the above
20.Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture?
a. Gravity tank c. Booster pump 39.A reducer is a
b. Roof drain d. Floor drain a. Fitting to connect two different pipe sizes.
b. Restrictive internal component of a valve.
21.What is the other term for toilet? c. Description of the flow restriction properties of a pipe.
a. Water closet c. Lavatory d. All of the above.
b. Urinal d. Kitchen sink
40.A clevis hanger used as support is either copper plated or
22.How many cubic inches are there in a cubic foot? a. Has a rubberized coating.
a. 144 b. 1,235 c. 1,500 d. 1,728 b. Has a galvanized coating.
23.This comes in coils of 100 feet and is used above ground only. They c. Does not require a protective coating.
may be PB or PE. d. None of the above.
a. Rigid plastic pipe c. Flexible copper tubing
b. Rigid copper tubing d. Flexible plastic 41.A T&P relief valve is installed
pipe a. On all water heaters.
b. On electric water heaters only.
24.What is the capacity of 2” pipe in US gallons per foot? c. On gas water heaters only.
a. 0.1932 b. 0.1732 c. 0.1832 d. 0.1632 d. Only to replace a pressure relief valve.
25.At the base of a vertical drain, flow enters the horizontal drain at a 42.A slip joint p-trap that serves a sink installed in a cabinet
relatively high velocity. What do you call that flow? a. Allows the stub-out pipe to be off-center from the sink.
a. Shooting flow c. Surging flow b. Does not allow the stub-out pipe to be off-center from the sink.
b. Hydraulic jump d. Jumping flow c. Dictates that a stub-up pipe must be used instead of a stub-out pipe.
26.How far away should the cleanouts be installed in long soil branch
pipes? 43.A unique type of pipe wrench in which the turning force applied is
a. 15’ b. 30’ c. 40’ d. 50’ multiplied. The principle of lever action in a simple machine has been
applied in this type of patented plumbing tool.
27.What is the required height of waste stub-out for a wall-mounted a. End pipe wrench c. Compound leverage wrench
lavatory? b. Pipe wrench d. Stillson wrench
a. 600 mm b. 501 mm c. 400 mm
d. 460 mm 44.Minor stoppage from water closet traps can be cleared with plunger,
28.The ends of a rigid plastic pipe are cleaned with sandpaper to a. Closet auger c. Sewer snake
remove the pipe’s b. Insertable tools d. Pick out iron
a. Burrs b. Gloss c. Smell d. Color
45.Using the equation Q = Av, calculate the discharge rate of fluid
29.What is the working pressure in a one-piece water closet (tank and inside a pipe having an inside diameter of 250 mm and a velocity of 5
bowl)? m/s.
a. 20-25 psi b. 30-35 psi c. 5-10 psi a. 0.565 cu m/s c. 0.1249 cu m/s
d. 10-15 psi b. 0.825 cu m/s d. 0.245 cu m/s
30.This takes place when something is received when there is no right 46.A male thread fitting with square head used for closing another
to demand it, and it was unduly delivered by mistake. female fitting is called
a. Solutio indebiti c. Vinculum juris a. Nipple b. Cap c. Bushing
b. Negotiorum gestio d. Prestation d. Plug
31.Biological decomposition of organic matter with the production of ill- 47.A wrench for screws with hexagonally shaped recess in its head.
smelling products. It usually takes place where there is a deficiency of a. Offset pipe wrench c. Internal wrench
oxygen. b. Allen wrench d. Compound leverage wrench
a. Digestion c. Putrefaction
b. Aeration d. Liquefaction 48.Class ________ fire extinguishers are identified by the color yellow
inside a star.
32.To minimize the threat of polluting a well, the casing is a. D b. A c. B d. None of the above
a. Not installed.
b. Only installed when the well is near a road. 49.What is the setting height from the floor for wall-hung lavatory?
c. Grouted. a. 24” b. 22” c. 28” d. 26”
50.Which type of wrench is used to assemble hubless joints?
33.A toll specifically designed for use with a faucet installation is known a. Pipe wrench c. Torque wrench
as b. Strap wrench d. Chain wrench
a. Basin wrench c. Specialty faucet wrench
b. Faucet tool d. None of the above 51.A unique type of pipe wrench in which the turning force applied is
multiplied. The principle of lever action in a simple machine has been
34.An adjustable wrench applied in this type of patented plumbing tool.
a. Has an adjustable jaw with teeth. c. Is also called a spud wrench. a. End pipe wrench c. Compound leverage wrench
b. Has an adjustable smooth jaw. d. None of the b. Pipe wrench d. Stillson wrench
above.
52.Which of the following fixture traps is classified as a permissible
35.The correct line to draw to reflect a hot water pipe is a trap?
a. Bold line with one dash c. Bold line with three dashes a. Full s-trap c. Bell trap
b. Bold line with two dashes d. None of the above b. P-trap d. Mechanically sealed trap
36.DW is the abbreviation for 53.Which of the following is not a sanitary ware?
a. Dishwasher c. Discharge waste a. Kitchen sink c. Urinal
b. Drain wall d. Drainage waste b. Bathtub d. Water closet
37.A handheld shower hose that could be submerged in bath water 54.The abbreviation DWV stands for
must a. Drain, waste, vent c. Drainage waste
a. Be no longer than 36”. velocity
b. Always have a backflow prevention device installed.
b. Drain, water, vent d. Drainage waste b. Pipe turning down d. None of the above
volume
74.A flush valve (flushometer) connects to a china fixture with a
55.What is that pressure that comes from the amount of air that was a. Spud c. Female adapter
dragged along with friction by flowing down the wall of the waste stack? b. Male adapter d. Threaded nipple
a. Back pressure c. Atmospheric pressure
b. Pneumatic pressure d. Water pressure 75.A dishwasher 90° elbow is
a. 3/8” threaded x 3/8” compression c. 3/8” threaded
b. 3/8” compression d. 1/2" threaded x 3/8”
56.In terms of discharge, one fixture unit represents the flow rate of compression
approximately
a. 7 gallons c. 7.48 gallons 76.A nut that is screwed into place and presses down upon a gland
b. 5 gallons d. 6.5 gallons bushing which transmits the force exerted into the packing. It serves
the same purpose as the packing gland.
57.What is the valve which is an adoption of a ball valve? a. Bonnet c. Packing nut
a. Butterfly valve c. Globe valve b. Clapper d. Hinged nut
b. Plug valve d. Gate valve
77.A gas regulator (gas valve) control gas flow to
58.In water distribution system, what connects the water main to the a. A pitot tube c. Both a and b
water risers? b. A burner tube d. A thermocouple or
a. Water service c. Water pump thermopile
b. Riser runout d. Water tank
78.The difference between incoming cold water temperature and
59.Pipes carrying waste water from swimming or wading pools, outgoing hot water temperature is known as
including pool drainage and backwash from filters and water from a. The boiling point. c. The minimum and maximum cycle.
promenade drains which serve walls shall be installed as a __________. b. The heating cycle. d. The temperature rise.
Where a pump is used to discharge waste pool water to the drainage
system, the pump discharge shall be installed as an indirect waste. 79.A variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling serrated jaw and knurled
a. Wastewater c. Indirect waste control knob located between the frame forming the head and the
b. Direct waste d. Recyclable water handle of the wrench.
a. Pipe wrench c. Rap wrench
60.A copper tubing can be cut with a _________ and a __________. b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench
a. Pipe cutter, hack saw c. Tube cutter, hack saw
b. Tube cutter, pipe cutter d. Reamer, tube cutter 80.The difference between a tube and a pipe is
a. The listed sizes correspond to the inside diameter.
61.What does the acronym ASTM stand for? b. The listed sizes correspond to the outside diameter.
a. Americans Society for Testing and Materials c. A relatively square edge.
b. American Society for Testing and Material d. A straight edge.
c. American Society for Testing and Materials
d. Americans Society for Testing and Material 81.In a plumbing installation, where is an airbreak installed?
a. Faucet connection c. Indirect water
62.What is the minimum size of pipe connected to a water closet? connection
a. 2” b. 4” c. 3” d. 2 1/2" b. Water closet d. Trap conversion
63.The drainage pipe that extends from the trap of a fixture to the 82.Which of the following is not a part of a typical trap?
junction of the next drainage pipe. a. Dip c. Bottom dip
a. Fixture drain c. Building drain branch b. Trap seal d. Flood level rim
b. Horizontal branch d. Sanitary sewer
83.What testing method is most recommended for sanitary piping
64.Minimum trap and trap arm size for floor drain as per Revised system?
National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. a. Air pressure test c. Water pressure test
a. 32 mm b. 38 mm c. 76 mm d. 51 mm b. Smoke test d. Hydrostatic test
65.What is the size of waste pipe of a pedestal urinal? 84.Where should you place the pipe joint compound to form a threaded
a. 1 1/2" b. 1 1/4" c. 2” d. 3” galvanized steel pipe joint?
a. Pipe and fitting threads c. Fitting threads
66.PRV is the abbreviation for b. Cut threads d. Pipe threads
a. Potable reservoir valve c. Pressure reducing valve
b. Portable reducing valve d. Portable restricting valve 85.Advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any manner and engage
in any practice which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the
67.How many turns does it take to operate an 8” double-disk valve? Registered Master Plumber, the National Master Plumbers Association
a. 28 b. 27 c. 30 d. 29 of the Philippines (NAMPAP), and the plumbing profession.
a. Code of Ethics Number 1 c. Code of Ethics Number 2
68.This happens when the creditor makes a demand and the obligator b. Code of Ethics Number 7 d. Code of Ethics Number 3
fails to deliver.
a. Negligence c. Mora accipiendi 86.What is the greatest stress which a material can stand without
b. Mora solvendi d. Compensatio morae permanent deformation after release of the stress?
a. Yield stress c. Working stress
69.FD is most commonly used as abbreviation for b. Tensile stress d. Ultimate stress
a. Fixture design c. Fixture designation
b. Floor design d. Floor drain 87.A riser diagram can be illustrated using either a
a. Plan view or side view c. Plan view or isometric view
70.The best tool for cutting cast iron pipe is a b. Side view or isometric view d. None of the above
a. Hand saw c. Jig saw
b. Circular saw d. None of the above 88.It is a temporary or movable platform and structure for plumbers to
stand on when working above floor level.
71.Many copper tubing cutters have _________ to remove the internal a. Boom c. Ridge
ridge caused by cutting the copper tubing. b. Ladder d. Fixed ladder
a. A folding triangular reamer c. A folding file
b. Two cutting wheels d. Both a and c 89. Identify the figure shown below.
72.A public toilet must have

a. A round bowl. c. A toilet seat with a lid.
b. A flush valve. d. An elongated bowl.
73.A full circle connected to a line illustrated in a plan view of a piping

system indicates that it is a
a. Pipe stubbing out c. Pipe turning up a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type
b. Constant Support Hanger Vertical Type b.All Threaded Rod d. Hanger Rod Threaded Both
c. Constant Support Hanger Horizontal Type Ends
d. Constant Support Hanger Vertical Type
a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type

b. Constant Support Hanger Vertical Type a. Anchor Bolt c. Eye Rod
c. Constant Support Hanger Horizontal Type b. L-Rod Threaded Both Ends d. Steel Spot Insert Nut
a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type

b. Constant Support Hanger Vertical Type
a. Anchor Bolt c. Eye Rod
c. Constant Support Hanger Horizontal Type
b. L-Rod Threaded Both Ends d. Steel Spot Insert Nut

a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type b. L-Rod Threaded Both Ends d. Steel Spot Insert Nut
b. Constant Support Hanger Vertical Type
c. Constant Support Hanger Horizontal Type 100. Identify the figure shown below.

b. L-Rod Threaded Both Ends d. Steel Spot Insert Nut
a. Horizontal Traveler c. Coach Screw

Hanger Rod
b.All Threaded Rod d. Hanger Rod Threaded Both PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 5
Ends
1.What is the commercial length of sanitary PVC pipes?
94. Identify the figure shown below. a. 4 meters c. 5 meters
b. 3 meters d. 6 meters
2.At what temperature does the sprinkler head automatically open and
emit a series of fine water spray?
a. 120 deg F c. 135 deg F
b. 125 deg F d. 115 deg F
a. Horizontal Traveler c. Coach Screw
Hanger Rod 3.What kind of pump is suited to raise water for tall buildings?
b.All Threaded Rod d. Hanger Rod Threaded Both a. Piston pump c. Booster pump
Ends b. Centrifugal pump d. None of the above
95. Identify the figure shown below. 4.What is the minimum width of a septic tank?
a. 1,300 mm c. 900 mm
b. 1,200 mm d. 1,500 mm
5.A plumbing tool used to tighten connections in deeply recessed

places.
a. Monkey wrench c. Pipe wrench
a. Horizontal Traveler c. Coach Screw b. Basin wrench d. Strap wrench
Hanger Rod
b.All Threaded Rod d. Hanger Rod Threaded Both 6.A hand tool with adjustable jaws for turning nuts of various sizes and
Ends used for gripping hexagonal nuts.
a. Monkey wrench c. Stillson wrench
96. Identify the figure shown below. b. Pipe wrench d. Basin wrench
7.What lubricant oil is used in pipe threading?

a. Cooking oil c. Animal oil
b. Engine oil d. Water soluble oil
8.A valve that prevents reversal flow in the line.

a. Globe valve c. Safety valve
a. Horizontal Traveler c. Coach Screw b. Angle valve d. Check valve
Hanger Rod
9.An automatic, self-closing valve that permits flow in only one c. Contract of sale between husband and wife
direction. It automatically closes by gravity when liquid ceases to flow d. Donation between husband and wife
in that direction.
a. Check valve c. Gate valve 26.Which of the following contracts is not void ab initio?
b. Globe valve d. Foot valve a. Those whose objects are outside the commerce of men.
b. That whose object did not exist at the time of transaction.
10.What type of saw should you use to cut a rigid plastic pipe? c. That which contemplates an impossible service.
a. Coping saw c. Crosscut saw d. That which is undertaken in fraud of creditors.
b. Rip saw d. Hack saw
27.Rescission of contract can take place in this case.
11.In order to connect flexible hose, what is the kind of fitting to use? a. When the thing which is the object of the contract is legally in the
a. Tee c. Nipple possession of a third person who acted in bad faith.
b. Elbow d. None of the above b. When he who demands rescission can return whatever he may be
obliged to restore.
12.A pipe that collects discharge direct from the plumbing fixture. c. When the party seeking resolution can perform only as to part and as
a. Leader c. Branch vent to remainder.
b. Fixture drain d. Horizontal branch drain pipe d. When the seller cannot return the installments paid to him by the
buyer.
13.When the debtor binds himself to pay when his means permit him to
do so, the obligation is 28.A defective contract where damage or lesion is essential.
a. Conditional c. Simple a. Rescissible c. Unenforceable
b. Pure d. With a period b. Voidable d. Void
14.Contracts which cannot be sued upon unless ratified, thus it is as if 29.An instrument may be reformed
they have no effect yet. a. As simple donation inter vivos wherein no condition is imposed.
a. Voidable c. Void b. Whenever the owner wills to do so.
b. Rescissible d. Unenforceable c. When the instrument does not express the true intention of the
parties due to mistake.
15.If the obligation of the debtor is “I will pay you my debt after I have d. When the real agreement is void.
arrived from abroad,” this is
a. Unenforceable c. Void 30.Three of the following contracts are void. Which one is not?
b. With a period d. Conditional a. Oral contract of partnership of three partners and capital contribution
is more than P3,000 in cash.
16.When the characters of the creditor and the debtor are merged into b. Written contract contemplating impossible services.
one and the same person, there is extinguishment of the obligation by c. Oral contract of partnership where real estate is contributed as
a. Compensation c. Novation capital.
b. Merger of rights d. Remission d. Agent’s authority to sell land is given orally.
17.Through insidious words or machinations, A was able to induce B to 31.When a third person assumes the payment of the obligation even
enter into a contract, which, without them, B would not have agreed to without the knowledge and consent of the debtor but with the consent
it. There is of the creditor,
a. Undue influence c. Mistake a. There is novation.
b. Fraud d. Misrepresentation b. There is delegation if debtor is released.
c. There is subrogation.
18.“A sells to B his house and lot in the city if A decides to transfer and d. There is expromission if debtor is released.
live in the countryside” is an example of
a. Mixed condition c. Casual condition 32.Which of the following is not an element of legal compensation?
b. Protestive condition d. Resolutory a. Debts to be compensated are due and demandable.
condition b. There is controversy or adverse claim over any debts to the
compensated.
19.It is a mode of extinguishing an obligation when two persons in their c. There are two or more debts of the same kind.
own right are creditors of each other. d. There are two or more persons who are creditors or debtors of each
a. Confusion c. Compensation other.
b. Reformation d. Novation
33.Delay in the giving or delivering of a thing.
20.A contract is in the stage of conception when a. Mora solvendi ex re.
a. There is meeting of the minds. b. Mora solvendi ex persona.
b. Negotiations are in progress. c. Mora accipiende ex re.
c. The parties come to an agreement. d. Mora accipiende ex persona.
d. The contract is perfected.
34.Which of the following statements is false?
21.If the obligator binds himself to perform his obligation as soon as “he a. Obligations that give definite things and those that are not
shall have obtained a loan” from a certain bank, this obligation is susceptible of final performance shall be deemed divisible.
a. With a term c. Suspensive b. Execution of a certain number of days of work is divisible.
b. Conditional d. Resolutory c. Accomplishment of work by metrical units is divisible.
d. An obligation to pay a certain amount in ten annual installments is
22.Contracts entered into a state of drunkenness or during a hypnotic divisible.
spell are
a. Void c. Voidable 35.This contract is without effect unless ratified.
b. Valid d. Legal a. Marriage between first degree cousins.
b. Contract of sale between two insane persons.
23.Delay in the giving or delivering of a thing. c. Contract of sale between husband and wife.
a. Mora solvendi ex re. d. Donation between husband and wife.
b. Mora solvendi ex persona.
c. Mora accipiende ex re. 36.Which of the following contracts is not void ab initio?
d. Mora accipiende ex persona. a. Those whose objects is outside the commerce of men.
b. That whose object did not exist at the time of transaction.
24.Which of the following statements is false? c. That which contemplates an impossible service.
a. Obligations to give definite things and those that are not susceptible d. That which is undertaken in fraud of creditors.
of partial performance shall be deemed divisible.
b. Execution of a certain number of days of work shall be divisible. 37.Rescission of contract can take place in this case.
c. Accomplishment of work by metrical units is divisible. a. When the thing which is the object of the contract is legally in the
d. An obligation to pay a certain amount in ten annual installments is position of a third person who acted in bad faith.
divisible. b. When he who demands rescission can return whatever he may be
obligated to restore.
25.This contract is without effect unless ratified. c. When the party seeking resolution can perform only as to part and as
a. Marriage between first degree cousins to remainder.
b. Contract of sale between two insane persons
d. When the seller cannot return the installments paid to him by the 51.Contracts entered into in a state of drunkenness or during a
buyer. hypnotic spell are
a. Void c. Voidable
38.A defective contract where damage or lesion is essential. b. Valid d. Legal
a. Rescissible c. Unenforceable
b. Voidable d. Void
52.A steel, alloy, plastic, or other material rod threaded along its full
39.An instrument may be reformed length.
a. By simple conditions inter vivos wherein no condition is imposed. a. Threaded rod c. Eye rod
b. By wills. b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
c. When the instrument does not express the true intention of the
parties due to mistake. 53.A device with one left-hand female-threaded end and one right-hand
d. When the real agreement is void. female-threaded end that is used to join two threaded rods and provide
linear adjustment.
40.Three of the following contracts are void. Which one is not? a. U-bolt c. Eye rod
a. Oral contract of partnership of three partners and capital contribution b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
is more than P3,000 in cash.
b. Written contract contemplating impossible services. 54.A pipe hanger consisting of parallel vertical rods connected at their
c. Oral contract of partnership where real estate is contributed as lower ends by a horizontal member that is suspended form a structural
capital. element. This type of hanger is often used when there is an overhead
d. Agent’s authority to sell land is given orally. construction or where insufficient vertical space is available to
accommodate a more traditional hanger or support.
41.When a third person assumes the payment of the obligation even a. Threaded rod c. Eye rod
without the knowledge and consent of the debtor but with the consent b. Trapeze hanger d. Eye socket
of the creditor,
a. There is novation. 55.A U-shaped rod with threaded ends that fits around a pipe and is
b. There is delegation if debtor is released. attached to a structural element or a supporting member.
c. There is subrogation. a. U-bolt c. Eye rod
d. There is expromission if debtor is released. b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
41.When a third person assumes the payment of the obligation even 56.A type of hanger or support that is simply a bent piece of heavy
without the knowledge and consent of the debtor but with the consent wire.
of the creditor, a. Wire hook c. Eye rod
a. There is novation. b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
b. There is delegation if debtor is released.
c. There is subrogation. 57.A bolt or rod with a circular or pear-shaped end that permits other
d. There is expromission if debtor is released. components or devices to be attached by means of a bolt or pin. The
eye may be forged, welded, or non-welded.
42.Which of the following is not an element of legal compensation? a. Wire hook c. Eye rod
a. Debts to be compensated are due and demandable. b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
b. There is controversy or adverse claim over any debts to be
compensated. 58.An appliance that provides for the attachment of a threaded bolt or
c. There are two or more debts of the same kind. rod to the bolt or rod of another component or device.
d. There are two or more persons who are creditors or debtors of each a. Wire hook c. Eye rod
other. b. Turnbuckle d. Eye socket
43.When the debtor binds himself to pay when his means permit 59.A connector device or metal shackle that has the ends drilled to
himself to do so, the obligation is receive a pin or bolt and that is used for attaching or suspending parts.
a. Conditional c. Simple a. Threaded rod c. Eye rod
b. Pure d. With a period b. Clevis d. Turnbuckle
44.Contracts which cannot be sued upon unless ratified, thus it is as if 60.A preformed appliance in C shape that attaches to a flange or other
they have no effect yet are part of a structural member and acts as an anchor for a hanger,
a. Voidable c. Void support, or other device such as a threaded rod.
b. Rescissible d. Unenforceable a. Wire hook c. C clamp
b. Clevis d. Turnbuckle
45.If the obligation of the debtor is “I will pay you my debt after I have
arrived from abroad,” this is 61.A curved appliance or device designed to cradle a pipe and used in
a. Unenforceable c. Void conjunction with a hanger or support.
b. With a period d. Conditional a. Saddle c. Clevis
b. Trapeze d. Curved cradle
46.When the characters of the creditor and the debtor are merged in
one and the same person, there is extinguishment of the obligation by 62.A hydraulic, mechanical or spring device used for the control of
a. Compensation c. Novation shock and sway; a shock absorber.
b. Merger of rights d. Remission a. Bonnet c. Snubber
b. Trapeze d. Curved cradle
47.Through insidious works or machinations, A was able to induce B to
enter into a contract, which, without them, B would not have agreed to 63.A wedge consisting of one solid piece into which the valve stem is
it. There is attached, so it seals against the valve seating surfaces to ensure a tight
a. Undue influence. c. Mistake. seal when the valve is closed.
b. Fraud. d. Misrepresentation. a. Bonnet c. Solid wedge
b. Trapeze d. Split wedge
48.It is a mode of extinguishing an obligation when two persons in their
own rights are creditors and debtors of each other. 64.A wedge consisting of two pieces into which the valve stem is
a. Confusion c. Compensation screwed, so it expands the two pieces against the valve seating
b. Reformation d. Novation surfaces to ensure a tight seal when the valve is closed.
a. Bonnet c. Solid wedge
49.A contract is in the stage of conception when b. Trapeze d. Split wedge
a. There is meeting of the minds.
b. Negotiations are in progress. 65.A common term that is used to describe the disc of a swing type
c. The parties come to an agreement. check valve.
d. The contract is perfected. a. Butterfly c. Solid wedge
b. Bonnet d. Clapper
50.If the obligator binds himself to perform his obligation as soon as “he
should have obtained a loan” from a certain bank, this obligation is 66.A type of valve consisting of a single disc that is operated by a
a. With a term c. Suspensive handle attached to the disc, which permits fluid flow in a straight
b. Conditional d. Resolutory through direction. The valve is bidirectional. The disc within the valve
body may be rotated fully open or fully closed by one quarter turn of a. 5’ c. 7"
the handle. b. 6" d. 8"
a. Butterfly c. Solid wedge
b. Bonnet d. Clapper 84. What is the minimum height of branch vent above the fixture it
venting?
67.The part of the valve housing through which the stem extends. It a. 5" c. 7"
provides support and protection to the stem and houses the stem b. 6" d. 8"
packing. It may be screwed or bolted to the body.
a. Butterfly c. Solid wedge
b. Bonnet d. Clapper
68. A variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling serrated jaw and knurled
control knob located between the frame forming the head and the
handled of the wrench?
a. Pipe wrench c. Rap wrench
b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench
69. What kind of pipe to be used where heating panels are considered
in concrete slabs for the purpose of melting snow?
a. Plastic pipe c. Lead pipe
b. Wrought iron pipe d. Terra-cotta pipe 85. Identify the figure shown above.
a. Adjustable Steel Clevis Hanger
70. When cutting pipe that coated internally with enamel or glass, b. Yoke Type Pipe Clamp
delicate core should be taken to avoid cracking or chipping the internal c. Carbon or Alloy Steel Three Bolt Pipe Clamp
coating. What kind of tool that should never used for cutting such pipe? d. Steel Pipe Clamp
a. Adjustable hacksaw
b. Pipe reamer
c. Wheel pipe cutter
d. Square-edge pipe cutter
71. When a very short pipe is threaded. What will you see?
a. Hollow jumper c. Solid jumper
b. Nipple chuck d. Pipe tong
72. What is that tool used for expanding the end sof lead pipe?
a. Shave hook c. Drift plug
b. Turn pin d. Dresser
73. All brick or block used in seepage pit construction shall have a 86. Identify the figure shown above.
minimum compressive strength of ________. a. Adjustable Steel Clevis Hanger
a. 17,000 kPa c. 2,450 psi b. Yoke Type Pipe Clamp
b. 2,497.62 psi d. 17,300 kPa c. Carbon or Alloy Steel Three Bolt Pipe Clamp
d. Steel Pipe Clamp
74. All trenches deeper than the footing of any building or structure and
paralleling the same shall be at least?
a. 30⁰ c. 60⁰
b. 45⁰ d. 90⁰
75. A valve which in the water flow is shut off by a flat disk that is
screwed down onto its seat.
a. Compression valve c. Pressure reducing
valve
b. Overhead storm drain d. Union patente
76. A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe

87. Identify the figure shown above.
through which septic tank effluent may flow covered with earth.
a. Adjustable Steel Clevis Hanger
a. Absorption trench c. Air trap
b. Yoke Type Pipe Clamp
b. Illumination d. Catch basin
c. Carbon or Alloy Steel Three Bolt Pipe Clamp
d. Steel Pipe Clamp
77. What is the minimum height of vent above the highest level rim of
the fixtures served before offsetting horizontally?
a. 100 mm c. 200 mm
b. 150 mm d. 250 mm
78. What is the minimum distance of vent away from any lot line, alley
and street boundary lines?
a. 0.6 m c. 0.8 m
b. 0.7 m d. 0.9 m
79. What is the minimum length of any branch requiring separate

venting?
a. 4.0 m c. 5.0 m 88. Identify the figure shown above
b. 4.6 m d. 5.6 m a. Adjustable Steel Clevis Hanger
b. Yoke Type Pipe Clamp
80. What is the minimum number of stories served by a waste stack c. Carbon or Alloy Steel Three Bolt Pipe Clamp
requiring a parallel vent stack? d. Steel Pipe Clamp
a. 7 storey c. 12 storey
b. 10 storey d. 15 storey
81. Type of fitting for Yoke Vent

a. 1/4 bend c. 1/2 bend
b. 1/8 bend d. 1/5 bend
82. What is the minimum diameter of individual vent?

a.1 1/4 bend c.1 1/2 bend
b.1 1/8 bend d.1 1/5 bend
83. What is the maximum distance of vent to trap seal?

89. Identify the figure shown above
a. Adjustable Swivel Pipe Ring Split Ring Type
b. Solid Ring Type
c. Both A and B
d. None of these

a. Adjustable Band Hanger c. Steel Turnbuckle
b. Adjustable Swivel Ring Band Type d. Clevis (Steel, Bridge)

a. Adjustable Steel Band Hanger c. Seismic Pipe
Clamp
b. Pipe Hanger d. Offset Pipe Clamp


Clamp


Clamp

a. Adjustable Band Hanger c. Swivel Turnbuckle

Clamp

a. Malleable Iron Socket c. Steel Weldless Eye Nut
b. Swivel Turnbuckle d. Clevis (Steel,
Bridge)

a. Extension Pipe c. Both A and B
b. Riser Clamp d. None of these

a. Malleable Iron Socket c. Steel Weldless Eye Nut
b. Swivel Turnbuckle d. Clevis (Steel, a. Stop cock
Bridge) b. Stop box
c. Corporation cock
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 6 d. None of the above
1. A variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling serrated jaw and knurled 15. Is a fitting or device that, when properly vented, provides a liquid
control knob located between the frame forming the head and the seal to prevent the emission of sewer gasses.
handled of the wrench? a. Fixture traps c. Stack
a. Pipe Wrench b. Cleanout d. Chase
b. Stillson wrench
c. Rap Wrench 16. Is the drainage pipe that extends from the trap of a fixture to the
d. End Pipe Wrench junction to the junction of the next drainage pip
a. Fixture drain
2. A unique type of pipe wrench in which turning force applied is b. Horizontal branch
multiplied. The principle of lever action in a simple machine had been c. Building drain branch
applied in this type of patented plumbing tools d. Sanitary sewer
a. End Pipe Wrench
b. Pipe wrench 17. To boost the water pressure of hot water, use
c. Compound leverage Wrench a. Elevated water tank
d. Stillson Wrench b. Hydroelectric water tank
c. Gravity tank
3. It is individual or company responsible for the performance of the d. Circulating tank
construction work
a. Superintendent c. Apprentice 18. Stainless steel plumbing fixture are manufactured based on
b. Contractor d. Journeymen standard set by the organization
a. F.S. c. PDI
4. CISP stand for b. U.L. d. CS and PS
a. Cast Iron and Steel Institute
b. Cast Iron and Steel Incorporated 19. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain waste vent (DWV) are
c. Cast Iron Hubless and Steel Incorporated manufactured based on standard set by this organization
d. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute a. AWWA c. ASTM
b. ANSI d. ASME
5. It is a scaled view that shows the shape and size of the exterior walls
and the roof of the building. 20. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for urinal stall
a. Section Drawing a. ¾” c. 1”
b. Detail Drawing b. ½” d. ¼”
c. Plot Plan
d. Exterior Elevation Drawing 21. Is a pipe that conveys rainwater from the roof to the storm drain
a. Combination
6. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for shower stall? b. Rainwater leader
a. ¾ c. 1 c. Sanitary pipe
b. ½ d. ¼ d. Waste pipe
7. The effective thread length of a 3” diameter screwed steel pipe is: 22. It is a type of ladder that stands independently of support
a. 1 3/8” c. 1 ¾” a. Extension ladder
b. 1 ½” d. 1 5/8” b. Stepladder
c. Scaffolds
8. The recommended hot water supply to a hotel lavatory (private). d. Fixed ladder
a. 4 c. 6
b. 2 d. 5 23. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the color green inside
a triangle
9. A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain that is slipped a. Class K c. Class B
around a pipe and then attached to the wrench handled. It is used on b. Class A d. Class C
piping work especially large size pipe metal pipes and in areas that is
not easily accessible. 24. It is a plastic rasin that can be heated and reformed repeatedly with
a. Chain wrench little or no degradation in physical characteristics.
b. Compound Leverage wrench a. PB c. PE
c. Offset pipe Wrench b. Thermoplastic d. Thermosetting
d. Adjustable Spud Wrench
25. CPVC Pipe and fitting are ___ colored thermoplastic materials
10. A wrench with hexagonal jaw which is multisided, used to provide specially formulated to with stand higher temperatures than other
secure grip on all hexagonal nuts, square nuts, unions and valve plastic.
packing nuts. The extra-wide opening offset is ideal for securing drain a. White c. Blue
nut on sticks and tubs. b. Black d. Cream
a. Internal wrench
b. Compound leverage wrench 26. Is a person who has completed apprenticeship training in a trade
c. Offset pipe wrench and skilled in a particular field.
d. Hex wrench a. Apprentice c. Superintendent
b. Journeymen d. Estimator
11. A tool used to tighten the nut that secure the basket to the sink
a. Basket Strainer wrench c. Valve seat tool 27. ANSI stands for
b. Closet Wrench d. Basin Wrench a. American National Standard Institute
b. American National Standards Institute
12. Yoke and base are made of strong, dependable iron. It has c. Association for Nations Standard Institute
hardened ally steel jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender. d. None of the Above
a. Bench Strainer Wrench
b. Portable tristand Chain Vise 28. Is a civil drawing that shaped and size of the building lot and the
c. Bench Yoke Vise location on the building lot
d. Bench Chain Vise a. Plot plan
b. Exterior Elevation Drawing
13. Is a three dimensional drawing in the plumbing system c. Schematic Piping Layout
a. Exterior Elevation drawing d. Isometric Drawing
b. Schematic Piping Lay-out
c. Isometric Drawing 29. Is a valve installed on water service to turn on or off the flow of
d. Plot Plan potable water in the building
a. Stop box
14. Is an adjustable cast iron box that is flash with finished grade and b. Curb Cock
its capped with removable iron cover c. Corporation Cock
d. Stop Cock a. Curb cock
b. Corporation cock
30. Is a pipe that conveys the discharge of water closet other similar c. Water service
fixtures containing local matter with or without the discharge of other d. Gooseneck
fixtures.
a. Waste Pipe c. Sanitary Pipe 46. Any vertical line of soil, waste or vent pipe extending through one or
b. Soil Pipe d. Water Pipe more stories
a. Stack c. Soil
31. NAMPAP stands for b. Chase d. Vent
a. National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines
b. National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines 47. OSHA stands for
c. New Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines a. Occupational Standard for Health and Administration
d. None of the Above b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
c. Occupational Sanitation and Health Administration
32. Is a pipe that ventilates the drainage system of the building. d. None of the Above
a. Soil Pipes c. Waste Pipe
b. Vent Pipes d. All of the Above 48. PPE usually seen on entrance before entering the construction site
stands for;
33. Is an eye and face protection device that covers the entire face with a. Personal protection equipment
a plastic shield b. Parental protective equipment
a. Face Shield c. Shield c. Promote protective equipment
b. Goggles d. Mask d. Personal protective equipment
34. Is a temporary wiring used to supply power to portable electric tools 49. Is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or
and equipment vault.
a. AC/DC regulator c. Wiring Line a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds
b. Extension Cord d. All of the Above b. Stepladder d. Fixed Ladder
35. Is securing equipment or materials preparation for lifting by means 50. Is a temporary or movable platform and structures for plumbers to
of rope, chain or web sling. stand on when working above floor level.
a. Rigging c. Securing a. Booms c. Ridge
b. Locking d. All of the Above b. Ladder d.Fixed ladder
36. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the color blue inside a 51. A system primarily used in confined space applications where
circle. workers must enter tanks, manholes, etc. and may require retrieval
a. Class B c. Class K from above should an emergency occur.
b. Class A d. Class C a. Retrieval c. Full Body Harness
b. Lanyard d. Fall Arrest
37. It is a plastic resin that cannot be melted after it informed and cured
in its final shape. 52. A system whereby a person is safely arrested from a fall from
a. Thermoplastic c. PE height, 1.8 m or more.
b. Thermosetting d. PB a. Retrieval c. Full Body Harness
b. Lanyard d. Fall Arrest
38. The color used to identify the drawn copper tube for Type L is
a. White c. Orange 53. A system that is designed to lower and support a worker while
b. Red d. Blue allowing a hands-free work environment.
a. Retrieval c. Full Body Harness
39. Is a plumbing design in which centrally located manifolds distribute b. Lanyard d. Suspension
water to each fixture with dedicated hot and cold water lines.
a. Home Run c. Goal 54. A flexible line made of nylon rope, wire or nylon strap with a locking
b. Distribution Run d. Base type small hooks at each end for connecting the body harness to a
lifeline or anchorage point to stop the employee in the event of a fall.
40. Is a steel pipe manufactured by drawing flat steel strips trough a die a. Retrieval c. Full Body Harness
to form a cylindrical shape b. Lanyard d. Fall Arrest
a. Seamless Pipe
b. Brazed Pipe 55. They may be used in the middle of the room, underneath a tree for
c. Welded Pipe trimming or a variety of the locations where support is not available for
d. All of the Above an extension ladder.
a. Step ladders
41. Is a nipple that is threaded on the ends and has short unthreaded b. Extension ladder
pipe in the middle c. A-Type Ladders
a. Close Nipple d. Scaffolding
b. Shoulder Nipple
c. All nipple 56. It is used to reach high places and most be learned against some
d. Twin Nipple type of support; such as a house, wall, or tree before it can be used.
a. Step ladders
42. Is a gate valve in which one piece solid bronze wedge fits against b. Extension ladder
the seat to restrict the flow c. A-Type Ladders
a. Full Gate Valve d. Scaffolding
b. Solid wedge disk gate valve
c. Split wedge disk gate valve 57. It usually use to reach storage spaces or make repairs that are hard
d. Single Disk gate valve to reach.
a. Step ladders
43. Is a person who enter into an agreement with an employer b. Extension ladder
a. Apprentice c. A-Type Ladders
b. Journeymen d. Scaffolding
c. Superintendent
d. Estimator 58. Any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended) and its
supporting structure (including points of anchorage), used for
44. Is a drawing of piping system without regard to scale and exact supporting employees, materials, or both.
location of the fixture shown indrawing. a. Step ladders
a. Isometric drawing b. Extension ladder
b. Schematic piping layout c. A-Type Ladders
c. Exterior elevation drawing d. Scaffolding
d. Plot plan
59. The least severe. Redness or discoloration, mild swelling, and pain.
45. Is a pipe extending from the corporation cock to the water supply a. First Degree c. Third Degree
distribution system of the building b. Second Degree d. All of these
c. 73. A mechanical device with a channel adapter and hook rod, that
60. Deepest of all burns and through all layers of skin. Skin may be provides an off-center attachment that attaches to the bottom flange of
charred black or if nerves are damaged, the burn victim may feel no a channel beam and provides a connection for a hanger, support, or
pain. other part of a piping system.
a. First Degree c. Third Degree a. C Clamp
b. Second Degree d. All of these b. Center Beam Clamp
c. c. Channel Clamp
61. More serious and deeper than first degree. Skin is red and blistered d. Clamp
and may ooze fluids through damaged skin. Painful and severe tissue
damage. 74. A mechanical device used to connect, as a hanger or support, or
a. First Degree used to hold part of a piping system to a structural beam element.
b. Second Degree a. C Clamp
c. Third Degree b. Center Beam Clamp
d. All of these c. Channel Clamp
d. Clamp
62. The common accident in our construction industry shall be ______.
a. Fall from a height 75. A pipe from a soil or waste stack with an upward connection to a
b. Struck against main vent pipe for purposes of preventing pressure variances in the
c. Electrocution stack.
d. All of these a. Circuit Vent
b. Yoke Vent
63. A physical hazard shall be _______. c. Individual Vent
a. Extremes Temperatures d. Unit Vent
b. Eye contamination
c. Insects/Parasites 76. The adhesion of metal with solder at a finish thickness of at least
d. Stress at Work 1/4 inch at the point where the pipes are joined. The joint shall be
smoothly finished with a wiping cloth.
64. A ergonomic hazard shall be _______. a. Caulked Joint
a. Extremes Temperatures b. Wiped Joint
b. Eye contamination c. Solvent Cement Joint
c. Insects/Parasites d. Mechanical Joint
d. Stress at Work
77. Any drainpipe that in addition to receiving discharge waste also
65. A chemical hazard shall be _______. serves as a vent.
a. Extremes Temperatures a. Unit Vent
b. Eye contamination b. Wet Vent
c. Insects/Parasites c. Main Vent
d. Stress at Work d. None of these
66. A biological hazard shall be _______. 78. Devices used for supporting or securing fixtures, piping, and fittings
a. Extremes Temperatures to ceilings, floors, or walls.
b. Eye contamination a. Supports
c. Insects/Parasites b. hangers
d. Stress at Work c. anchors
d. all of these
67. This is commonly used to attach pipe hangers or fixtures to
concrete or masonry 79. A pipe that carries the discharge of toilets or similar fixtures (with or
a. Lag shields without discharges of other fixtures) to a sewer or approved drain.
b. Caulking Anchors a. Soil vent c. Soil branch
c. Toggle Bolts b. Soil pipe d. Soil drain
d. Plastic Anchors
80. A vent that provides circulation of air between the vent and
68. It provides fastener which is permanently attached to the concrete drainage system.
or masonry; it is internally threaded to accept machine screws and bolts a. Relief vent
a. Lag shields b. Unit vent
b. Caulking Anchors c. Circuit vent
c. Toggle Bolts d. Main vent
d. Plastic Anchors
81. An installed pipe or fitting that forms an angle of more than 45◦
69. It is used when attaching pipes to hollow masonry units; with with the vertical.
spring-operated wings. a. vertical pipe
a. Lag shields b. horizontal pipe
b. Caulking Anchors c. combination pipe
c. Toggle Bolts d. temperature pipe
d. Plastic Anchors
82. A system of piping in which all piping is of a thread type with
70. It can be installed in smaller holes. recessed drainage fittings.
a. Lag shields a. Plumbing System
b. Caulking Anchors b. Drainage System
c. Toggle Bolts c. Water System
d. Plastic Anchors d. Durham System
71. A preformed appliance in a C shape that attaches to a flange or 83. A nipple that is threaded its entire length
other part of a structural member and acts as an anchor for a hanger, a. Close nipple
support, or other device such as a threaded rod. b. Shoulder nipple
a. C Clamp c. All nipple
b. Center Beam Clamp d. All of the above
c. Channel Clamp
d. Clamp 84. All the drainage piping within a building that conveys sewage,
rainwater, and other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal exclusive
72. A jaw type mechanical device used to connect, as a hanger or of public and private exterior pipelines or systems.
support, or used to hold part of a piping system to a structural beam a. Durham System
element (typically a steel beam). Used with I-beams and wide flange b. Water System
beams to provide a centered beam connection. c. Drainage System
a. C Clamp d. Plumbing System
b. Center Beam Clamp
c. Channel Clamp 85. A vent that serves two fixtures by a connection at the junction of
d. Clamp the two fixture drains.
a. Common vent d. Schematic piping layout
b. Dual vent
c. Unit vent 99. Screwed steel pipe 2 ½” should have this number of threads for
d. All of these effective jointing.
a. 8 c. 10
86. A waste with several compartments(such as a double laundry tray) b. 13 d. 12
connected to a single trap.
a. Common waste 100. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for urinal stall
b. Continuous waste. a. ¾” c. 1”
c. Both A and B b. ½” d. ¼”
d. None of these
87. Piping installed in a straight line, vertically, horizontally, or at a

given angle.
a. Pipe alignment
b. Pipe structure
c. Pipe plan
d. Pipe base
88. The colors used to identify the drawn copper tube for Type M is
a. Orange c. Green
b. Red d. White PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 7
89. A person who estimate the cost of construction projects the 1. The minimum distance between a cesspool and a water supply line is
contractor wants to bid _______.
a. Apprentice (a) 20 ft
b. Journeymen (b) 100 ft
c. Superintendent (c) not recommended as a substitute for a septic tank
d. Estimator (d) 15 ft
90. A scaled view created by passing an imaginary cutting plane 2. Who originally proposed using drainage fixture units to represent a
through a portion of a building fixture's load-producing effect on the plumbing system?
a. Detail drawing (a) F. Munos (c) H. Manning
b. Plot plan (b) Roy B. Hunter (d) F.M. Dawson
c. Exterior elevation drawing
d. Section drawing 3. What approximate percentage of new home construction employs a
septic tank/ soil absorption sewage disposal system?
91. A valve placed on water main to which the water service of the (a) 15% (c) 30%
building is connected (b) 25% (d) 20%
a. Corporation cock
b. Curb cock 4. The recommended septic tank capacity for a five-bedroom home
c. Water meter is_______?
d. Stop cock (a) 1250 (c) 750
(b) 1000 (d) 900
92. A soil or waste stack that extends horizontally from fixture on the
same floor as the branch 5. The first step in the design of a substance soil absorption sewage
a. Horizontal Branch disposal system is________?
b. Sanitary Sewer (a) as certain the requirements
c. Fixture Drain (b) determine the area required for the disposal field
d. Building Drain Branch (c) determine whether the soil is suitable for the absorption of the
septic effluent
93. A pivoting hook mechanism attached to the fly section of an (d) calculate the fixture unit
extension ladder to hold the fly section at the desired height.
a. Rigged lock 6. If a small amount of pipe exists between the threads of a pipe it is
b. Auto lock call a short nipple. Its other name is______?
c. Pawl lock (a) coupling (c) close nipple
d. All of the above (b) shoulder (d) pipette
94. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the color yellow inside 7. Sewage pit connecting piping _________
a star. (a) should be laid at a minimum grade of 2%
a. Class D (b) must be 6" in dia. minimum
b. Class A (c) must be at least 5 ft deep
c. Class B (d) none of the above
8. A covered pit with an open-jointed or perforated lining into which raw
95. A gate valve in which two pieces bronze wedge fits against the seat sewage is discharge is called a____________?
to restrict the flow (a) septic tank (c) cesspool
a. Split wedge disk gate valve (b) seepage pit (d) NOTA
b. Single disk gate valve
c. Full gate valve 9. Distribution boxes_______.
d. None of the above (a) should be use only when specifically required by the code
(b) are required by many codes
96. PEX denotes as (c) offer practically no advantage
a. Polyethylene extra (d) all of these
b. Cross linked polyethylene
c. X-linked polyethylene 10. A wye fitting has a catalog designation of 4 x 3 x 1 tee. What does
d. All of the above the second number 3,indicate?
(a) upstream size of main (c) downstream size of main
97. NFPA classified fires as Class ____ by flammable liquids, gasses or (b) number of threads (d) size of the
grease branch
a. Class K c. Class C
b. Class A d. Class B 11. Which common formula for calculating flow in pipes is meant for
open-channel flow?
98. A drawing showing a small part of a floor plan, elevation or section (a) warcy-weisbach (c) manning
drawing at enlarge scale (b) chezy (d) hazen and william
a. Detail drawing
b. Plot plan 12. What is the maximum length of pipe having threads on both ends
c. Exterior elevation drawing such that it can be called a nipple?
(a) 8 inches (c) 10 inches (a) object line (c) boundary line
(b) 15 inches (d) 12 inches (b) outline (d) building line
13. The generally accepted pressure in a sanitary drainage system 29. Where is the best place to begin drawing a sanitary waste and vent
is________. riser diagram?
(a) + / - 100 inch of water column (a) at the farthest point downstream on the main
(b) + / - 10 inch of water column (b) from the fixture down to the main sanitary waste pipe
(c) + / - 0.1 inch of water column (c) at the end of every outlet
(d) + / - 1 inch of water column (d) from the top of the vent stack down to the septic vault
14. The drain lines for distributing the effluent from the septic tank 30. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan having a series of
should be spaced no greaterthan_______apart dashes with letter V separating the dashes?
(a) 9 ft (c) 12 ft (a) vacuum pipe (c) vinyl pipe
(b) 6 ft (d) 3 ft (b) vacant pipe (d) vent pipe
15. The retention period of sewerage in a septic tank should 31. These are thin, solid lines that provide a stopping point for the
be_________. pointed ends of dimension lines.
(a) 36 hours (c) 24 hours (a) phantom line (c) leader line
(b) 6 hours (d) 12 hours (b) object line (d) extension line
16. The primary purpose of a septic tank is to___________. 32. These pipes are represented in plumbing plans with a moderate
(a) act as settling tank dash, three short dashes and a moderate dash.
(b) vent doors to atmosphere (a) fire protection pipe
(c) chemically treat raw sewage (b) hot water recirculating pipe
(d) distribute raw sewage to the leaching field (c) vacuum pipe
(d) compressed air pipe
17. The absorption area to be provided for an individual residence
containing 3 bedrooms with a percolation rate of 3 minutes is 33. Thin solid lines with arrowheads on each ends that will indicate the
recommended to be__________. measurement of the object.
(a) 200 sq. ft (c) 100 sq. ft (a) meridian line (c) dimension line
(b) 300 sq. ft (d) 400 sq. ft (b) directional line (d) instructional line
18. A vertical pipe that carries away a clear water waste from 34. These pipes are shown as a series of units consisting of a long dash
equipment and non-sanitary fixtures is called a___________. and two short dashes.
(a) soil stack (c) sanitary stack (a) vent pipe (c) cold water pipe
(b) waste stack (d) water stack (b) drain pipe (d) hot water pipe
19. Centerlines are always used to indicate the center of the object. At 35. Usually this is the thickest line in the drawing that is made up of
most, you will find these aslines sued to show the center of a circular uniform dashes and ends with arrowheads.
object. What is this line made of? (a) leader lines (c) cutting lane lines
(a) alternating long and short dashes (b) extension lines (d) object lines
(b) successive short dashes
(c) alternating long and two short dashes 36. What symbol that commonly appear on a domestic water riser
(d) successive long dashes diagram are not necessary toshow on a sanitary riser?
(a) elevation marking (c) numbering of
20. What drafting symbol can be used when a riser diagram becomes fixtures
too long to fit in a single page? (b) direction arrow (d) centerline
(a) match line (c) a footnote
(b) double bar (d) a direction arrow 37. A type of line used to show the location of a recessed object in the
plan and is made of shortand thick dashes.
21. What pipe is represented on drawings with alternating long and (a) hidden lines (c) cutting plane lines
short dashes? (b) recessed lines (d) invisible lines
(a) drain pipe (c) vent pipe
(b) hot water pipe (d) cold water pipe 38. What is the name of the washer that seals the bottom of a lavatory
bowl?
22. These lines are thin and dark and are constructed with units of one (a) compression washer (c) cushion washer
long dash, followed by twoshort dashes. These lines indicate the scope (b) mack washer (d) delta washer
of movement of a part has like showing the path adoor will follow when
opened. 39. What type of water closet that has a small hole in the bottom that
(a) leader lines (c) extension lines delivers water into the trap?
(b) object lines (d) phantom lines (a) reverse trap water closet (c) siphon jet water closet
(b) washdown closet (d) siphon action
23. On what point of the pipe cross-section is the pipe's elevation water closet
always referred to?
(a) invert (c) bottom of pipe 40. In the change of direction of waste piping from vertical to
(b) top of pipe (d) center of pipe horizontal, a long sweep or combination is utilized. From that point on
the change of direction, it is recommended not to install any branch
24. It is a letter/ number designation assigned to each type of fixture. within the distance of 10 times the diameter of horizontal pipe. What is
(a) item number/ letter (c) fixture schedule the reason behind why a branch should not be introduced?
(b) fixture ID (d) fixture label (a) due to presence of hydraulic pump
(b) to discharge the occurrence of blow-off
25. What pipe is represented by a line consisting of a series of short (c) it is the portion where most of the blockage occurs
dashes? (d) to prevent the spilling out of waste into the branch
(a) drain pipe (c) vent pipe
(b) vacuum pipe (d) gas pipe 41. What is the name of the tool used to remove pits or rough surfaces
from valve or faucet seats?
26. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with a solid line? (a) seat planning tool (c) seat dressing tool
(a) drain pipe (c) vacuum pipe (b) seat reamer tool (d) seat driver
(b) hot water circulating pipe (d) fire protection pipe
42. In its operation, the gate valve uses a gate to stop the flow within
27. According to the IPC, above what temperature can you consider as the pipe whereas the ball valve uses a ball. What is being used by a
hot water? butterfly valve to stop the flow?
(a) 120 deg F (c) 212 deg F (a) disc (c) butterfly
(b) above room temperature (d) 60 deg C (b) compression seat (d) impeller
28. These are dark and thick lines that indicates an object such as wall. 43. Why are the tank type water closets seldom used in public toilet
These are the lines you will see when used to indicate the foundation rooms?
and walls in the building as drawn in the plane. (a) because of longer time needed to refill the tank after each flushing
(b) the use flush valve is preferred as it will not occupy a larger space 59. A reinforced concrete pipe and vitrified clay pipe are example of a
compared to closets with tanks stone based piping. Which of the following is also referred as stone
(c) maintenance is a factor in dealing with tank type of water closets based pipe?
(d) tank breakage is a common problem encountered in tank type (a) ABS pipe (c) cast iron pipe
closets used in public (b) fiberglass pipe (d) black iron pipe
44. Which of the two pipes when used on the same line would react 60. What must bathtubs be provided when recessed into the finished
chemically and eventually cause corrosion? walls?
(a) galvanized iron and PVC (a) a drum trap must be provided
(b) galvanized iron and brass pipes (b) sufficient space for other fixtures
(c) copper and galvanized iron pipes (c) they must have waterproof joints
(d) copper and brass pipes (d) a sufficient leg and elbow room
45. What type of faucet is now most often used on plumbing fixtures? 61. To prevent the cast iron from breaking unevenly, what support must
(a) swivel type (c) wheel type be considered before thepipe is cut?
(b) swing type (d) compression type (a) use a miter box
(b) support the pipe on its entire length
46. Which of the following supply pipe materials which could resist (c) lay the pipe on a board of wood or mount of earth
water hammer and is good for alkaline water? (d) place supports at the end of pipe length
(a) cPVC pipe (c) galvanized pipe
(b) copper (d) PE pipe 62. What is the main problem in using copper pipes especially when it
will be used together withother pipe materials?
47. Aside from lavatory, what is the other common fixture that is (a) catalysis (c) cavitations
provided with overflow? (b) electrolysis (d) kinking
(a) kitchen sink (c) slop sink
(b) urinal (d) bathtub 63. What may happen if a cold or damp ladle is plunged into a pot of
lead?
48. When fixtures are constructed on pervious materials, what specific (a) the lead will not be homogeneous thus it will not stick to the joint
condition is not permitted? (b) the lead will solidify
(a) these fixture must not be left uncleaned (c) the ladle will stick to the lead
(b) they must not have waste outlets that can retain water (d) the lead will explode
(c) they must not be dare, instead linings must be laid on the surfaces
(d) they must not be able easily as pervious materials absorb water and 64. Which of the following is the best method of cutting cast iron soil
may enhance brittleness pipe that is rigidly in place?
(a) hacksaw
49. Aside from letting excess water escape below the flood level rim of (b) grinder
the fixture, what is the other purpose of the overflow? (c) soil pipe cutter
(a) to maintain the depth of trap seal (d) hammer and chisel
(b) serves as a vent to the fixture
(c) facilitate in the removal of foreign matter 65. Flux compound is applied at the joint when soldering copper pipes.
(d) protect against self-siphonage What is the main function of flux compound in the soldering process?
(a) to enable the solder to penetrate the joint completely
50. What fitting will be used in a water supply line if it used to join two (b) to stop the formation of slag on the inside of the pipe
pipes of different materials that would eventually generate corrosion? (c) to prevent the entry of the soldering lead into the interior of the pipe
(a) adapter (c) dielectric union (d) to lessen the expansion of copper when the heat is applied during
(b) ionizer (d) sovent union the soldering process
51. What is the only tool used to assemble no-hub pipe and fittings? 66. What happens when moist air is trapped in a horizontal vent pipe?
(a) monkey wrench (c) offset wrench (a) being dense, the plumbing system is disturbed
(b) adjustable wrench (d) torque wrench (b) can block the passage of warm air into the system
(c) lead to the creation of vacuum spaces
52. What joint of pipe is being made if the pipe ends is being beveled? (d) can cause corrosion on the pipe
(a) welded joint (c) solder joint
(b) compression joint (d) sweat joint 67. Which of the non-ferrous pipe material is the most popular material
for use in the plumbing system?
53. What type of joint is used if one end of the pipe is flared? (a) copper (c) brass
(a) compression joint (c) solder joint (b) galvanized iron (d) aluminum
(b) welded joint (d) sweat joint
68. Which of the following is a type of joint is not used in joining copper
54. Which of the following plumbing materials is most susceptible to pipes?
damage from water that contains calcium carbonate? (a) flared (c) threaded
(a) PB (c) cast iron (b) brazed (d) soldered
(b) copper (d) B.I.
69. The overflow passageway from a fixture must be connected to what
55. Which of the water closets is the most efficient, the quietest and the portion of the plumbing system?
most expensive of the water closets? (a) into the drain
(a) siphon jet (c) washdown (b) into the vent stack
(b) siphon action (d) reverse trap (c) on the outlet side of the fixture trap
(d) on the inlet side of the fixture trap
56. What type of water closet whose trap is found at the front of the
bowl and the bowl is flushed by small streams of water running down 70. Why is that annealed copper should be used for underground
from the rim? installation?
(a) reverse trap (c) siphon jet (a) annealed copper are highly resistant to corrosion and other
(b) siphon action (d) washdown chemical reactions that is common to occur for underground
installations
57. What has been accomplished when a bead of solvent cement shows (b) it could handle the stresses and forces an encountered in
around the plastic fitting in the plastic pipe fittings? underground applications
(a) an improper jointing was made (c) being a hard copper, it is an ideal material for underground
(b) that there is an excessive use of solvent cement installation
(c) that the pipe and fitting need to be twisted or turned around to have (d) ease in making repairs for such piping made underground
complete coverage
(d) that the proper amount of solvent cement was used in making the 71. Where must a vent pipe be connected to a horizontal soil or waste
joint pipe?
(a) at the side of the soil pipe
58. Approximately how much amount of lead will be poured on a 4"cast (b) above the centerline of the soil or waste pipe
iron joint? (c) at the underside of the pipe
(a) 2 kgs (c) 4 kgs (d) at the invert of the soil or waste pipe
(b) 4 lbs (d) 2 lbs
72. Which of the following gives the correct classification of bends? (c) horizontal line piping
(a) by the diameter of the bend and by the radius of the curve (d) drainage line
(b) by the degree of turn and by radius of the curve
(c) by the radius of the curve and by the amount of sweep 88. What is the system used in correlating the many metal alloys and is
(d) by the degree of turn and by diameter of the bend indicated in pipes for the identification of the users?
(a) Systeme Internationale
73. In what way is a compression joint similar to a slip joint in copper (b) Universal Numbering System
piping? (c) Unified Numbering System
(a) both use a threaded nut in compression to form a joint (d) International Numbering System
(b) both use a washer and lock nut to achieve a tight joint
(c) both are applicable to annealed copper tubing 89. Aside from being used in testing a system for leaks, what is the
(d) both have flared ends which will be compressed using slip nuts other use of a test tee?
(a) used as an accessory to the ventilation system
74. In what condition does the PVC pipe become brittle? (b) used as a reserve fitting
(a) in cold weather (c) used as floor drain
(b) when exposed to sudden change in temperature (d) used as a permanent cleanout
(c) exposed to too much heat
(d) when it is not used for a longer duration 90. What precaution should be taken when pliers are needed to loosen
a chrome swing spoutlock nut?
75. What is the symbol or designation given to a standard weight cast (a) wrap round nuts with adhesive tape to avoid destroying the chrome
iron pipe? finish
(a) B.I. (c) C.I. (b) do not apply too much pressure on the plier
(b) SW (d) SV (c) as not to destroy the chrome finish, use the pliers on the spout
portion only
76. What fitting is used when it is necessary to replace a section of soil (d) use two pliers, one is for clamping while the other is used for turning
pipe or install a fitting into an existing pipeline?
(a) Kafer fitting (c) reducer 91. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with a solid line?
(b) offsets (d) sovent system fitting (a) vacuum pipe
(b) hot water recirculating pipe
77. When are 1/8 offsets generally used? (c) fire protection pipe
(a) used to carry horizontal soil or waste lines whenever there is a (d) drain pipe
change in direction
(b) used when the side takeoff is smaller than the through section 92. What characteristics has an oakum in the lead and oakum joint that
(c) used in charge of direction from branch drains to building main drain is lacking in other joint?
(d) used to carry the soil or waste lines past obstruction (a) oakum could serve as a cushion during the caulking of lead
(b) the wet oakum will expand thus making the joint gas and watertight
78. Which of the following fitting should not be used within a sanitary (c) oakum act as absorbent on the foul odor coming out of the sewer
installation? line
(a) 1/4 bend (c) double branch tapped tee (d) though cast iron is a rigid material, the oakum could make the joint
(b) double branch straight tee (d) increaser flexible
79. Combination wye and 1/8 bends are used to make changes of 93. Which of the following give the correct reason why the DFU value in
direction of how many degrees? vent pipe sizing is thesame as that of waste pipe sizing?
(a) 22.5 deg. (c) 67.5 deg. (a) the vent pipes are integral parts of the entire plumbing syste,
(b) 90 deg. (d) 45 deg. (b) the amount of air required by plumbing system is proportional to the
amount of waste flowing in the drainage pipe
80. What is the main reason why the use of brass as a piping material (c) all of the listed reasons
became less popular? (d) waste water will also pass through vent pipes like that of wet vents
(a) it is not recommended in most plumbing codes
(b) unavailability of some of its alloy 94. When a cut is necessary in a hub and spigot system from what type
(c) it is very expensive piping material of pipe should the pipe iscut in order to avoid waste?
(d) because it contains lead (a) double hub
(b) none of the listed
81. What is the term used for a tee that enters the straight through (c) hubless
section of the fitting on a downward curve? (d) single hub
(a) take off (c) bend
(b) drainage pattern (d) sweep 95. This is often referred to as the starting point of a storm water
drainage system?
82. Straight tees are used in what section of the DWV system? (a) roof drain
(a) vent (c) drainage (b) valley of root
(b) septic tank (d) sewer line (c) ridge of roof
(d) gutter
83. What is the greatest advantage of using DWV plastic pipe and
fittings for residential sanitary system? 96. What is the opening in a plumbing fixture that allows waste to
(a) ease in installation escape into the sanitary wastesystem?
(b) resistance to deposit formation (a) trap
(c) lightweight compared to other pipes (b) overflow
(d) accessibility in materials (c) vent
(d) drain
84. In sprinkler system, what is the common type of joint used wherein
a special coupling is used to connect the two ends? 97. A soft copper tubing is known as annealed copper. What is the
(a) rolled joint (c) welded joint name given to a hard coppertubing?
(b) flanged coupling (d) bolted joint (a) drawn copper
(b) alloy
85. This method of joining the pipe is sometimes referred to as a (c) brass
mechanical joint. What type of joint is this? (d) slurry copper
(a) welded joint (c) flanged joint
(b) butt joint (d) soldered joint 98. Most of the vents are sized to be at least 1/2 the sized of the drain it
serves. One half of thesize means it is 1/2 of which?
86. What is the minimum size of cast iron soil pipe being manufactured (a) perimeter of the pipe
for use in a DWV system? (b) cross section area of the pipe
(a) 4" (c) 2" (c) diameter of the pipe
(b) 3" (d) 1-1/2" (d) wetted perimeter
87. Both the sanitary cross and straight cross are used in the piping 99. If the projecting walls are opposite from each other, what will be the
system, however they are not permitted to be used in? percentage that will beadded to the roof area?
(a) ventilation system (a) 0%
(b) sewer line (b) 35%
(c) 50% c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles
(d) 75% to flush different levels of water.
d. Low-flush toilets and composting toilets.
100. Why do single handle mixing faucets last longer than other types
before repairs are beingmade? 6.IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 2
(a) because of fewer contacts between the washer and the seat a. Raw water flushing where toilets use sea water or non-purified water.
(b) in expensive of the user b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain
(c) because only one handle is being used "wetting effectiveness" while using less water.
(d) water hardness is minimized because of the presence of hot water, c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles
so friction is neglected to flush different levels of water.
7.IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 1

a. Raw water flushing where toilets use sea water or non-purified water.
b. Low-flow shower heads sometimes called energy-efficient shower
heads as they also use less energy.
c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles
to flush different levels of water.
8. What makes disc, cartridge and ball type faucets differ to

compression type faucets?
a. compression type faucets and washerless
b. disc, cartridges', and ball type faucets are washerless
c. there is no difference
d. type of material used
9. Which of the following is the usual solution in repairing leaks at the

base of a compression type faucet?
a. replace it with a new one
b. replace o ring
c. replace washers or rubber seal
b. apply waterproofing
10. Which of the following is the usual solution in repairing leaks at the
base of disc, cartridge, and ball type faucets?
a. replace it with new one
b. replace washers or rubber seal
c. replace o ring
d. apply water proofing
11. A type of auger is used for leaning pipes of general material clinging
to pipe walls.
a. Sharktooth Cutter
b. Spiral Bar Cutter
c. Expanding Finish Cutters
d. Chain Knocker
PRACTICAL PROBLEM 8 12. Identify the figure shown:
1. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 7

a. Waste water reuse or recycling systems, allowing: Reuse of
graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of
wastewater through purification at a water treatment plant.
b. Rainwater harvesting.
c. High-efficiency clothes washers.
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers
a. Drop Head Auger
2.IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 6 b. Straight Auger
a. Waste water reuse or recycling systems, allowing: Reuse of c. Funnel Auger
graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of d. Hook Auger
b. Rainwater harvesting. 13. Identify the figure shown:
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers.

b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain
"wetting effectiveness" while using less water.
to flush different levels of water. a. Drop Head Auger
d. Low-flush toilets and composting toilets. b. Straight Auger
c. Funnel Auger
4.IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 4 d. Hook Auger
"wetting effectiveness" while using less water. 14. Identify the figure shown:

a. Drop Head Auger
b. Straight Auger a. Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter
c. Funnel Auger b. Saw Tooth Cutter
d. Hook Auger c. Spiral Bar Cutter
d. Sharktooth Cutter
15. Identify the figure shown:
a. Drop Head Auger

b. Straight Auger
c. Funnel Auger a. Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter
d. Hook Auger b. Saw Tooth Cutter
c. Spiral Bar Cutter
16. Identify the figure shown: d. Sharktooth Cutter
a. Retrieving Auger
b. Spade Cutter a. Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter
c. Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter b. Saw Tooth Cutter
d. Grease Cutter c. Spiral Bar Cutter
d. Sharktooth Cutter
a. Retrieving Auger a. Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter

b. Spade Cutter b. Saw Tooth Cutter
c. Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter c. Spiral Bar Cutter
d. Grease Cutter d. Sharktooth Cutter
18. Identify the figure shown: 24. Identify the figure shown:
a. Retrieving Auger
b. Spade Cutter
c. Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter a. Grease C Cutter
d. Grease Cutter b. Expanding Finish Cutter
c. Chain Knocker
19. Identify the figure shown: d. Flue Brush
a. Retrieving Auger
b. Spade Cutter
c. Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter
d. Grease Cutter a. Grease C Cutter
b. Expanding Finish Cutter
20. Identify the figure shown: c. Chain Knocker
d. Flue Brush

d. Metalllic or asbestos composition
39. A _______________ for use with brass pipe in a regular pipe vise is
made by cutting a pipe coupling in half lengthwise and then lining it
with sheet metal.
a. Friction Clamp c. Vise Grip
b. Pliers d. Flaring Tool
40. When method is applied when measuring length of copper pipe?

a. Grease C Cutter a. End to Center c. End to End
b. Expanding Finish Cutter b. Face to Face d. Center to Center
c. Chain Knocker
d. Flue Brush 41. What size of hacksaw blade can be used in cutting heavy pipe?
a. 20 teeth per inch c. 28 teeth per inch
27. Identify the figure shown: b. 24 teeth per inch d. 32 teeth per inch
42. A type of auger is used in cleaning back to back mounted fixtures

where cable needs to be led into down pipe.
a. Straight Auger c. Funnel Auger
b. Straight Auger d. Drop Head Auger
43. A term that is used to describe the disc of a Swing Type Check
Valve.
a. Clapper c. Disc
a. Grease C Cutter b. Cap d. Flanged bonnet
b. Expanding Finish Cutter
c. Chain Knocker 44.What should you use to remove the gloss on the ends of ridgid
d. Flue Brush plastic pipe?
a. Emery Cloth c. Steel Wool
28. What type of pipe is called a flexible pipe? b. Sandpaper d. Plumbers Knife
a. Polyvinyl Chloride c. Polyethylene
b. Polybutylene d. Cast Iron Pipe 45. What is the capacity size range can heavy duty pipe cutter cut?
a. 1 mm – 49 mm c. 2 mm – 50 mm
29. For handicapped person. Accessible ramps grader not stepper than b. 3 mm – 51 mm d. 4 mm – 52 mm
_______.
a. 1:10 c. 1:13 46. A type of wrench also known as crescent wrench.
b. 1:11 d. 1:12 a. Pipe Wrench c. Adjustable Wrench
b. Internal Wrench d. Basin Wrench
30. A variation of a pipe wrench; has a deeper and broader hook jaw
housing which provides a smooth, flat surface that is may be 47. An extinguisher was considered the best agent to use, but it was
occasionally used as a hammer. found to release a deadly gas.
a. Rap Wrench a. Mono ammonium oxide c. Diammonium phosphate
b. Compound Leverage Wrench b. Carbon tetrachloride d. None of the above
c. Pipe Wrench
d. Spud Wrench 48. A table or unit used for postmortem medical examinations.
a. Forensic Table c. Mortuary Table
31. Where is the in-line high pressure sensor for a medical gas system b. Autopsy table d. Policeman Table
located?
a. At the manifold. 49.In a plan, what are these thin and dark lines called that are
b. Upstream of the pressure regulator. constructed with units of one long dash followed by two short dashes
c. Upstream of the main shut-off valve. and are used to indicate the scope of movement of a part such as
d. Downstream of the pressure regulator showing the path a door will follow when opened?
a. Extension lines c. Object lines
32. A drawing would provide the plumber with information as to the b. Phantom lines d. Leader lines
width and height of a specific portion of the structure.
a. Invert Elevation c. Sectional Elevation 50. PVC is allowed by code to be installed for:
b. Base Elevation d. Datum Elevation a. water distribution system
b. the inside of a well
33.What material is applied under the flange for installation onto a c. water service portions of a system
lavatory and/or sink? d. all of these
a. Plumber's putty c. Pipe joint compound
b. Rubber gasket d. Rubber washer 51.Galvanized steel pipe are generally measured by its __________
a. inside diameter c. developed length
34.A type of auger used for following up after augers have been used b. outside diameter d. number of threads
and to open up floor drains.
a. Four Blade Saw Tooth Cutter 52. A unique type of pipe wrench in which the turning force applied is
b. Retrieving Auger multiplied. Ideal for freeing locked couplings and joints frozen by age or
c. Spade Cutter damage.
d. Spiral Saw Tooth Cutter a. End Pipe Wrench
b. Rap wrench
35. The abbreviation ASME stands for: c. Compound Leverage Wrench
a. American Society of Material Engineers d. Offset Pipe Wrench
b. American Society of Mechanical Engineers
c. American Society of Manufacturing Engineers 53. The only safe method to ignite a torch used for soldering is a:
d. American Society of Metallurgical Engineers a. Lighter c. fuel
b. Striker d. match
36. What size range can grip pipe wrench?
a. 2” - 7” c. 2” - 8” 54. A saw used to productively cut threaded rod is a:
b. 2” - 9” d. 2” - 10” a. Hacksaw c. Portable band saw
b. Tube saw d. Chisel
37. Crimping is the process of ____________ pipe.
a. Cutting fitting to a c. Joining fitting to a 55. The abbreviation NAMPAP stands for:
b. Measuring fitting to a d. Threading fitting to a a. National Association of Master Plumber of the Philippines
b. National Master Plumber Association of the Philippines
38. What type of suitable gasket shall be used for hot water lines? c. National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
a. Sheet rubber or asbestos composition d. National Association of Master Plumbers of the Philippines
b. Leather or asbestos composition
c. Rubber or asbestos composition 56. Drainage fittings shall be:
a. Cast Iron & Malleable iron 74. What is the most important reason for backfilling a trench after pipe
b. ABS, PVC and vitrified clay installation?
c. Lead, brass & copper a. Eliminate an eye sore
d. All of the above b. Eliminate a safety hazard if left open
c. Restore the natural appearances of the ground surface
57. This type of plunger is interesting looking design better suited for d. Protect the pipe from the movement and breakage due to backfill
clearing toilet clogs because it has a smaller cup. load
a. Sink Plunger c. Toilet Plunger
b. Accordion Plunger d. Air Operated 75. What is the prescribed color coding of piping under Steam Division
Plunger of a high-pressure pipe?
a. Black c. Red
58.The most severe burn is: b. White d. Blue
a. First degree c. Third degree
b. Second degree d. Fourth degree 76. For in-slab PEX installation, what is the maximum pipe density per
1ft3 of concrete?
59.Identify the type of hazard: Viruses a. 13 in³ c. 18 in³
a. Physical hazard c. Ergonomic hazard b. 15 in³ d. 20 in³
b. Chemical Hazard d. Biological hazard
77. Which of the following uses the operating principle of a plug valve?
60. Identify the type of hazard: Static or monotonous a. Quick-opening spherical valve c. Along-the-line disk valve
a. Physical hazard c. Ergonomic hazard b. Quick-opening cylindrical valve d. None of the above
b. Chemical Hazard d. Biological hazard
78. One called animals and the smallest of all animals.
61. Under no circumstances may gas appliance pressure regulators be a. bacteria c. viruses
vented ________. b. protozoa d. none of the above
a. To the gas utilization equipment flue or exhaust system
b. Using black iron pipe 79. The indirect waste lines carrying refrigeration waste shall not be
c. To the combustion chamber near the pilot smaller than 1 inlet serving not more than 2 8 ton of refrigeration
d. To the atmosphere space.
a. 32 mm c. 76 mm
62.What is the pipe color code for steam pipe lines? b. 51 mm d. 102 mm
a. Blue c. Black
b. Gray d. White 80. The indirect waste lines carrying refrigeration waste shall not be
smaller than 4 to 12 m3, 32 mm inlets or the equivalent refrigeration
63.What is the approximate height above finished floor level rims of space.
lavatory? a. 32 mm c. 76 mm
a. 30” c. 32” b. 51 mm d. 102 mm
b. 31” d. 33”
81. The indirect waste lines carrying refrigeration waste shall not be
64. Which of the following fittings shall be used to connect a two pipe smaller than 13 to 36 m3, 32 mm inlets or the equivalent refrigeration
segments that has ends that is Internally threaded space.
a. Coupling c. Socket a. 32 mm c. 76 mm
b. Nipple d. Plug b. 51 mm d. 102 mm
65. What is the approximate mounting height from finished floor level 82. What is the pipe color code for acids and alkalis?
of kid’s urinal? a. Violet c. Brown
a. 200 mm c. 600 mm b. Gold Yellow d. Red
b. 400 mm d. 800 mm
83. When a caulking iron had stricken hard a cast iron hub while doing
66.No water closet shall be closer than ______ from center to center to caulk joint and had the pipe cracked, what would you do?
any similar fixture. a. Proceed in caulking, anyway the oakum and pouring lead will cover
a. 0.375 m c. 0.6 m the crack
b. 0.75 m d. 0.3 m b. Replace the pipe and fitting
c. Weld the crack portion
67.A heating system requires an in-line flow switch. Where would this d. Sealed the crack with moisture resistant pigment
type of switch be located?
a. Make-up water line c. Supply main 84. Water taken from background sources usually contain compound of
b. Expansion tank line d. Return main Calcium and Magnesium which render its inconvenient for domestic
used particularly?
68. Water pipe sizing procedure is based upon: a. It react with chemical element contain in soap
a. Loss or gain in static pressure b. It useless cleansing agent
b. The loss of pressure or friction through a water meter c. It precipitate salt form within pipe that reduces the diameter
c. A system of pressure losses or requirements d. All of these
85.Color of PE(Polyethylene) tube used for potable water supply pipe.
69. What is the factor on determining the size of grease interceptor? a. Orange and Gray c. White and Blue
a. Number of sink b. Black d. Orange and White
b. Size of main pipe
c. Number of people 86. Color of PB (Polybutylene) tube used for potable water supply pipe.
d. Area of the kitchen a. Orange and Gray c. White and Blue
b. Black d. Orange and White
70. Very short pipe is threaded.
a. Nipple chuck c. Short nipple 87. Color of Polypropylene tube used for potable water supply pipe.
b. Close nipple d. Shoulder nipple a. Orange and gray c. White and Blue Band
b. Black d. Orange and White
71. Short pipe whose thread at both ends meet.
a. Nipple chuck c. Short nipple 88. How you can distinguish waste pipe from soil pipe for side-by-side
b. Close nipple d. Shoulder nipple installation?
a. color c. sizes
72. Threaded at both ends leaves a small amount of space. b. thickness d. not possible
a. Nipple chuck c. Short nipple
b. Close nipple d. Shoulder nipple 89. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic tubing
suitable for use with hot and color water pressure system. And it also
73. Threaded on the ends and has short unthreaded pipe in the middle known as an excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkalis but is
a. Nipple chuck c. Short nipple not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution system.
b. Close nipple d. Shoulder nipple a. Polyethylene
b. Polybutylene
c. Polyvinyl Chloride
d. uPVC When plastic pipe is joined with cast-iron pipe, which of the following
types of joints is acceptable?
90. What are the four classifications of soil? a. Caulked c. Threaded
a. Stable rock, A, B and C b. Solvent weld d. Mechanical
b. Stable rock, 1, 2 and 3
c. Both a and b Which of the following is required in the installation of a storm drainage
d. None of the above system?
a. 90 degrees bends c. Blind plugs
91. A _______________ is used to connect a P-trap to a drain. b. 45 degrees bends d. Cleanouts
a. compression
b. trap adapter What screened vent shall be used to vent the covers of gravity storage
c. coupling tank of potable water supply?
d. valve a. Return-bend pipe c. Upright pipe
b. Horizontal nipple d. Circuit vent
92. An air lock is caused by _______.
a. an air bubble The trap of a kitchen sink may NOT accept the waste of which of the
b. grease build-up following?
c. damaged pipe a. Clothes washer c. Dishwasher
d. low water pressure b. Garbage disposer d. Continuous waste
93. What type of fittings should be used on an island vent and what Which is NOT a plastic pipe?
order should be used to make a return bend under the drain board? a. Polybutylene c. Polyethylene
a. A 45 degree, 90 degree, 45 degree and 90 degree bend b. Polyvinyl chloride d. Black steel
b. Four 45 degree bends
c. Two 90 degree bends Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each
d. A 45 degree, 90 degree and 45 degree bend vertical vent pipes before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or
vent stack?
94. Vibrating pipes are most likely caused by _____. a. Invert of trap
a. foundation settling b. Highest flood level rim of fixture
b. high water pressure c. Water level inside the trap
c. low water pressure d. Air gap of fixture
d. a small leak drawing air into the pipes
Connections between drain and floor outlet plumbing fixtures must be
95. Hard water is __________. made with which of the following?
a. frozen water a. Mechanical joints c. Schedule-40 joints
b. processed water with no dissolved minerals b. Electrometric seal d. Floor flanges
c. natural water with dissolved minerals
d. natural water with no dissolved minerals Which of the following is a common form of protection from corrosion
for pipes passing through concrete?
96. Which of the following results with friction loss? a. Protective concreting c. Protective
a. Loss of seal handling
b. Loss of pressure b. Protective coating d. Protective
c. Loss of suction wrapping
d. Loss of ventilation
What should be made of connections between a potable water supply
97. A ________________ is used to connect copper with galvanized pipe. and an automatic fire sprinkling machine?
a. push fit connector a. With vacuum breaker c. With check valve
b. dialectric union b. With relief valves d. With valve regulator
c. coupling
d. nipple Which of the following does NOT constitute a clean out?
a. Removable fixture trap c. Water faucet
98. A __________________ is used to prevent bends or folds when working b. Removable plug or cap d. Water closet
with soft copper piping.
a. chrome support What are intended to be protected by vents?
b. mounting partition a. Fixture outlets c. Traps
c. bending spring b. Drains d. Trap seals
d. bulkhead fitting
Which of the following is NOT a basic component to a plumbing system?
99. A galvanized pipe threaded joint connection with a fitting requires a. The drainage and vent system
that __________ be applied only to the __________. b. Water service pipe and distributing pipes
a. Pipe joint compound, pipe threads c. Pollution Control
b. Pipe joint compound, pipe d. Plumbing fixtures
c.Pipe joint compound, fittings
d. Pipe joint compound, valves Which of the following is NOT an element in the computation of the size
of grease interceptors?
100. Screw the fitting on the pipe until it is __________. a. Diameter of inlet pipe
a. Well tight b. Plumbing fixtures
b. hard tight c. Waste flow rate
c. Screw tight d. Storage factor
d. Hand tight
If there are five or more branch intervals located above a horizontal
PRACTICAL PROBLEM R1 offset of a drainage stack, what must be made of the offsets?
a. Option c
If ever it is impractical to install the horizontal drainage piping following b. Eliminated
the required minimum slope due to some reasonable constraints, what c. No more than 22 1/2 degrees
is the least required slope that is allowed? d. Vented
a. 0.5% c. 2.0%
b. 1.5% d. 1.0% Through what means must waste of food handling equipment
discharge?
What device is often used to connect an appliance to a gas source? a. Vertical gap c. Indirect Waste pipe
a. Flexible connector c. PVC pipe b. Grease interceptor d. Direct connection
b. Iron pipes d. Gas hose
What must the interceptors used in bottling establishment be capable
What valve of faucet closes automatically when released manually? of separating from the other solids before discharging he waste into the
a. Timed shut-off c. Slope valve drainage system?
b. Supply valve d. Quick closing valve a. Oil c. Bottled fluids
b. Flammable materials d. Broken glass or
other solids
What must be fitted on a fixture that is equipped with threads for a A refrigerator used to store food and that requires drainage shall be
garden hose? drained by means of ____.
a. Check valve c. Air gap a. An indirect waste pipe
b. Backflow preventer d. Vacuum breaker b. A direct connection
c. Both A and B
What is the standard working pressure for a water heater? d. No drain required
a. 140 psi c. 75 psi
b. 125 psi d. 100 psi The distance from the center of a water closet to any side wall or
partition shall not be closer than ____.
What will be the basis in the design of water piping system in localities a. 15 inches c. 24 inches
where the water pressure is fluctuating all throughout the day? b. 12 inches d. 30 inches
a. Time of the day when the maximum pressure is available
b. Number of households in the area using water The vent for a kitchen sink serves as a drain for a laundry tub. The size
c. Minimum pressure available of the wet-vented section is ____.
d. Maximum pressure available a. 1-1/2 inches c. 2-1/2 inches
b. 3 inches d. 2 inches
What is the term used which implies siphonage in piping system?
a. Carbonation c. Vacuum Pilots and burners of gas-fired water heaters (except sealed combustion
b. Deoxygenation d. Flushing chambers) in residential garages shall be ____ above the floor level.
a. 24 inches c. 18 inches
What part of the trap of trapped fixture being served, must individual b. 12 inches d. 6 inches
vents be connected?
a. Fixture drain c. Bottom No trap for any clothes washer standpipe shall be installed ____.
b. Top d. Fixture branch a. 18 inches above the floor
b. In a partition
What is the allowable distance between the trap arm and the vent if the c. 6 inches above the floor
fixture has a trap arm diameter of 32mm? d. Below the floor
a. 1.52m c. 0.51m
b. 0.76 m d. 1.07m Single-wall metal pipe shall terminate at least 5 feet in vertical height
above the highest connected equipment ____.
What sewage includes the wastes from metal and chemical plants, oil a. Within a horizontal distance of 10 feet
refineries, laundries. diary plants and breweries? b. Draft hood
a. Residential c. Industrial c. Draft hood outlet or flue collar
b. Commercial d. Institutional d. Or approved cap on the roof
What is the ideal inside diameter of cesspools? A water system containing storage water-heating equipment will
a. 10 ft c. Not more than 5 meters require a ____.
b. 3 meters d. Not more than 6 ft a. Listed combination temperature and pressure relief valve
b. Check valve
What is a recession in a wall for holding pipes and conduits passing c. Hot water return line
from floor to floor? d. Mixing valve
a. Vent c. Chase
b. Court d. Yard A type B-W gas vent shall terminate at least ____ feet in vertical height
above the bottom of the wall furnace
The minimum requirement for the slope of horizontal drainage pipes a. 6 c. 8
between manholes is b. 12 d. 4
a. 4% c. 2%
b. 2-1/2 % d. 3% A branch line serving a trap in a combination waste and vent system is
required to be separately vented when the length of the branch
A device to prevent backflow into the potable water system is called exceeds ____.
a. Backflow connection c. Backflow a. 15 c. 5
preventer b. 10 d. 25
b. Siphon leg d. Back-siphonage
Under no circumstances may gas appliance pressure regulators be
In the water test of the entire plumbing system all openings should be vented ____.
tightly closed except at a. To the gas utilization equipment flue or exhaust system
a. Protruding cleanouts c. Stack vent b. Using black iron pipe
b. Bleeders d. Highest opening c. To the combustion chamber near the pilot
d. To the atmosphere
There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns.
Which is NOT the reason? Sheet metal, constituting a part of any vent connector, shall be at least
a. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars ____.
b. The size of the columns will be larger a. 0.0304 inches c. 0.0500 inches
c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected b. 0.0505 inches d. 0.0450 inches
d. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
When sizing a copper fuel-gas piping system that has an inlet pressure
To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid of less than 2 psi with a pressure drop of 0.3 inch w.c., the maximum
or ______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings. cubic feet per hour of gas flow allowed through a 5/8-inch O.D. ACR
a. Solvent c. Packaging tube 75 feet in developed length is ____.
b. Teflon d. Electrical a. 13 c. 27
b. 48 d. 68
uPVC means:
a. Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe In each run of horizontal drain piping, the distance between cleanouts
b. Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe shall not exceed ____.
c. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe a. 50 feet c. 75 feet
d. Option 3 b. 300 feet d. 100 feet
Hub and spigot cast-iron piping in 10-foot lengths, installed horizontally, The sizing of gas vents for category II, III and IV shall be in accordance
shall be supported at intervals of not more than ____. with ____.
a. 10 feet c. 5 feet a. The manufacturers guide
b. 12 feet d. 15 feet b. The manufacturers instructions
c. The gas company
Unions shall be installed in a water supply system within ____ to a water d. The vent connector company
heater
a. 36 inches c. 24 inches Water service pipes, or any underground water pipes, shall not be run
b. 12 inches d. 48 inches or laid in the same trench with ____.
a. Cast-iron building sewer pipin
b. Piping for a lawn sprinkler
c. Asbestos cement building sewer piping Wall-mounted water closet fixtures shall be securely bolted to ____.
d. Any other water pipe a. The vent piping
b. The drain piping
Water closet tank ballcocks shall be installed with the vacuum breaker c. A closet bend
critical level at least ____. d. Metal supporting members
a. 1 inch above the flush valve opening
b. 6 inches above the full opening of the overflow tube Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through ____ and ____
c. 1 inch above the full opening of the overflow tube walls.
d. 6 inches above the flush valve opening a. Concrete, masonry
b. Ceiling, wooden
Sewer or other drainage piping that shall no be installed under or within c. Wood, concrete
2 feet of any building or structure is ____. d. Floor, concrete
a. ABS c. Asbestos cement
b. Cast iron d. Copper Soil and drain pipes located above food-handling establishments shall
be subjected to a standing water test of not less than ____ feet.
Minimum clearance of listed appliances to any combustible wall or a. 12 c. 10
partition is ____. b. 25 d. 15
a. 8 inches
b. 1 inch Concealed slip joint connection requires a (an) ____.
c. Specified in listing or rating plate and NFPA 211 Standard a. 8 x 12 access panel
d. 3 inches b. 10 x 12 access panel
c. 12 x 12 access panel
Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, d. 18 x 18 access panel
which of this subject was originally split into two subjects?
a. Plumbing Code The maximum horizontal distance of a trap arm is measured from the
b. Design and Installations inner edge of the vent to the ____.
c. Plumbing Arithmetic a. Outlet c. Dip
d. Practical Problems b. Weir of the trap d. Inlet
Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may be omitted on a Cast-iron soil pipe stacks shall be supported at ____.
horizontal drain line that is a. Their base and each floor
a. Greater than 2.0 meters b. Intervals of 10 feet
b. Less than 1.5 meters c. Intervals of 5 feet
c. Equal to 2.0 meters d. Every other story
d. None of these
Water heater vents terminate above a roof surface at least ____ from a
The maximum distance a gas shutoff valve may be from a gas vertical wall.
appliance (except for range and dryer connectors) is ____. a. 12 inches c. 8 feet
a. 6 feet c. 3 feet b. 6 inches d. 3 feet
b. 10 feet d. 2 feet
Three-quarter inch or 1-inch gas piping installed horizontally shall be
One material not approved for the installation of an external trap for a supported at intervals not to exceed ____.
urinal is ____. a. 6 feet c. 8 feet
a. ABS c. Drawn-brass tubing traps b. 4 feet d. 5 feet
b. Cast brass d. Cast iron
A vent in a combination waste and vent system shall be approximately
Gas piping with pressure less than 1/4-inch water column shall stand an equal in area to one-half the ____.
air test of ____. a. Area of the house sewer
a. 50 psi c. 15 psi b. Cross-sectional of the drain pipe served
b. 30 psi d. Not less than 3 psi c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the drain pipe served
A water heater vent may have one offset of not more than 60 degrees
from the ____. Above ground schedule 40 PVC and ABS DWV plastic piping installed
a. Heater c. Roof horizontally shall be supported at intervals of no to exceed ____.
b. Horizontal d. Vertical a. 10 feet c. 2 feet
b. 6 feet d. 4 feet
The minimum size waste pipe for a residential kitchen sink is ____.
a. 3 inches c. 2 inches Three-inch horizontal drainage piping shall be run in practical alignment
b. 2-1/2 inches d. 1-1/2 inches and at a uniform slope of not less than ____.
a. 1/4 inch per foot c. 1/2 inch per foot
Chemical or industrial liquid wastes that are likely to damage the public b. 1/16 inch per foot d. 1/8 inch per foot
sanitary sewer system shall ____.
a. Be pretreated to render them innocuous One trap may serve a set of not more than ____.
b. Not be used under any condition a. Three single-compartment sinks
c. Be drained into a holding tank b. Two double-compartment sinks
d. Be drained into a storm drain c. Two lavatories
d. Three lavatories
What kind of concealed connections on fixtures that it is required to
provide an access panel or utility at least 0.3 meter in its least Leaks in gas piping shall be located by applying ____.
dimension for easy inspection and repair? a. Fire or acid to the pipe joints
a. Slip joint c. Ball and socket b. Potable water to the interior of the piping tubing
b. Hubless d. flanged c. Soapy water to the exterior of the piping
d. A noncorrosive leak detection fluid
The maximum length for a 1-1/2-inch vent pipe is ____.
a. 50 feet c. 20 feet The developed length between the trap of a water closet and its vent
b. 60 feet d. 30 feet shall not exceed ____.
a. 4 feet c. 30 inches
A ____ trap is not self-cleaning b. 12 inches d. 6 feet
a. Plaster c. Bell
b. Cast-iron d. Grease Vitrified clay building sewer pipe and fittings are ____.
a. Unrestricted in use for drain lines
Nonmetallic shower sub-pans or linings may be built up on the job site b. Unrestricted in use for vent lines
of not less than ____. c. Approved for use inside of buildings and aboveground
a. Three layers of 15 pound felt d. Approved for use at least 12 inches belowground
b. Two layers of 15 pound felt
c. Four layers of 15 pound felt The maximum number of lavatories on a 2-1/2 inch horizontal waste
d. One layer of 15 pound felt line is ____.
a. 10 c. 20
b. 14 d. 6 a. Drawn copper
b. Brass
The required clearance in front of a 3-inch cleanout is ____. c. Slurry copper
a. 6 inches c. 12 inches d. Alloy
b. 18 inches d. 24 inches
What is the opening in a plumbing fixture that allows waste to escape
The minimum size trap and trap arm for a kitchen sink is ____. into the sanitary waste system?
a. 1-1/2 inches c. 3 inches a. Overflow c. Trap
b. 2 inches d. 2-1/2 inches b. Drain d. Vent
The minimum common horizontal waste pipe serving a bathtub, a

lavatory, and a kitchen sink shall be at least ____.
a. 3 inches c. 2 - 1/2 inches PRACTICAL PROBLEM R2
b. 1 -1/2 inches d. 2 inches
This is often referred to as the starting point of a storm water drainage
The developed length of 1-1/2-inch trap arms shall not exceed ____. system?
a. 2 feet, 8 inches c. 6 feet a. Ridge of roof c. Valley of root
b. 5 feet d. 3 feet, 6 inches b. Roof drain d. Gutter
The exit terminals of mechanical draft systems shall be ____. When a cut is necessary in a hub and spigot system from what type of
a. In the same story pipe should the pipe is cut in order to avoid waste?
b. Not over 10 feet from the vent a. Double hub c. Hubless
c. Not less than 7 feet above grade b. Single hub d. None of the listed
d. Not over 20 feet from the vent
Which of the following give the correct reason why the DFU value in
The building sewer shall be determined on the basis of the total number vent pipe sizing is the same as that of waste pipe sizing?
of fixture units drained by such sewer in accordance with ___ a. Waste water will also pass through vent pipes like that of wet vents
a. None of the above b. The amount of air required by plumbing system is proportional to the
b. The maximum fixture load only amount of waste flowing in the drainage pipe.
c. The same table(s) as the building drain c. The vent pipes are integral parts of the entire plumbing system.
d. Table 7-8 fixture unit loading d. All of the listed reasons.
The terminal end of the drain for a pressure-relief valve shall not be What characteristics has an oakum in the lead and oakum joint that is
____. lacking in other joint?
a. Painted c. Threaded a. Oakum could serve as a cushion during the caulking of lead
b. Reamed d. Open b. The wet oakum will expand thus making the joint gas and watertight
c. Oakum act as absorbent on the foul odor coming out of the sewer
Which of the following is an objectionable type of trap? line
a. Bell trap d. Though cast iron is a rigid material, the oakum could make the joint
b. Full S trap flexible.
c. Bag trap
d. All of these What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with a solid line?
a. Vacuum pipe c. Fire protection pipe
What type of sewage has not received any treatment? b. Hot water recirculating pipe d. Drain pipe
a. Crude c. Clarified
b. Oxidized d. Carbonized What precaution should be taken when pliers are needed to loosen a
chrome swing spout lock nut?
From where can liquid waste be disposed off directly into the ground? a. Do not apply too much pressure on the plier.
a. Chemical laboratory b. Wrap round nuts with adhesive tape to avoid destroying the chrome
b. Church sacrarium finish.
c. Toilet c. Use two pliers, one is for clamping while the other is used for turning.
d. Restaurant sink d. As not to destroy the chrome finish, use the pliers on the spout
portion only.
Which of the following is an insanitary type of water closet?
a. Hopper type c. Pan type Aside from being used in testing a system for leaks, what is the other
b. Plunger type d. All of these use of a test tee?
a. Used as a permanent cleanout
Plastic pipes are manufactured from? b. Used as a reserve fitting
a. Rubber based plastic c. Used as an accessory to the ventilation system
b. Thermoset plastic & thermoplastic d. Used as floor drain
c. Thermoplastic plastic
d. None of the above. What is the system used in correlating the many metal alloys and is
indicated in pipes for the identification of the users?
Which of the following affects the flow of water in a pipe? a. Unified Numbering System c. International Numbering
a. Size of pipe. System
b. Internal surface condition of pipes. b. Universal Numbering System d. Systeme
c. Number of turns or changes in direction of pipes. Internationale
d. All of these.
Both the sanitary cross and straight cross are used in the piping
Where could we find a pop-up waste? system, however they are not permitted to be used in?
a. Water closet c. Lavatory a. Drainage line c. Horizontal line piping
b. Bathtub d. Both b and c b. Ventilation system d. Sewer line
Which of the following is not a type of filtration process for water? What is the minimum size of cast iron soil pipe being manufactured for
a. Diatomaceous earth use in a DWV system?
b. Distillation a. 1 and 1/2 inches c. 4 inches
c. Pressure sand b. 2 inches d. 3 inches
d. Slow sand
This method of joining the pipe is sometimes referred to as a
Most of the vents are sized to be at least1/2 the sized of the drain it mechanical joint. What type of joint is this?
serves. One half of the size means it is 1/2 of which? a. Butt joint c. Welded joint
a. Diameter of the pipe b. Flanged joint d. Soldered joint
b. Perimeter of pipe
c. Cross-sectional area of pipe In sprinkler system, what is the common type of joint used wherein a
d. Wetted perimeter special coupling is used to connect the two ends?
a. Welded joint c. Flanged coupling
A soft copper tubing is known as annealed copper. What is the name b. Rolled joint d. Bolted joint
given to a hard copper tubing?
What is the greatest advantage of using DWV plastic pipe and fittings The overflow passageway from a fixture must be connected to what
for residential sanitary system? portion of the plumbing system?
a. Ease in installation a. Into the vent stack
b. Accessibility of materials b. On the inlet side of the fixture trap
c. Resistance to deposit formation c. On the outlet side of the fixture trap
d. Lightweight compared to other pipes d. Into the drain
What is the term used for a tee that enters the straight through section Which of the following is a type of joint that is not used in joining copper
of the fitting on a downward curve? pipes?
a. Sweep c. Take off a. Threaded c. Flared
b. Drainage pattern d. Bend b. Brazed d. Soldered
What is the main reason why the use of brass as a piping material Which of the non-ferrous pipe material is the most popular material for
became less popular? use in the plumbing system?
a. It is a very expensive piping material a. Copper c. Galvanized iron
b. It is not recommended in most plumbing codes. b. Aluminum d. Brass
c. Because it contains lead.
d. Unavailability of some of its alloy. What happens when moist air is trapped in a horizontal vent pipe?
a. Lead to the creation of vacuum spaces
Combination wye and 1/8 bends are used to make changes of direction b. Being dense, the plumbing system is disturbed
of how many degrees? c. Can block the passage of warm air into the system
a. 45 degrees c. 67.5 degrees d. Can cause corrosion on the pipe
b. 22.5 degrees d. 90 degrees
Flux compound is applied at the joint when soldering copper pipes.
Which of the following fitting should not be used within a sanitary What is the main function of flux compound in the soldering process?
installation? a. To lessen the expansion of copper when heat is applied during the
a. 1/4 bend c. Double branch soldering process
straight tee b. To enable the solder to penetrate the joint completely
b. Double branch tapped tee d. Increaser c. To stop the formation of slag on the inside of the pipe
d. To prevent the entry of the soldering lead into the interior of the pipe
When are 1/8 offsets generally used?
a. Used to carry the soil or waste lines past obstruction Which of the following is the best method of cutting cast iron soil pipe
b. Used in change of direction from branch drains to building main drain that is rigidly in place?
c. Used when the side takeoff is smaller than the through section a. Hacksaw c. Hammer and
d. Used to carry horizontal soil or waste lines whenever there is a chisel
change in direction b. Grinder d. Soil pipe cutter
What fitting is used when it is necessary to replace a section of soil pipe What may happen if a cold or damp ladle is plunged into a pot of lead?
or install a fitting into an existing pipeline? a. The lead will explode
a. Kafer fitting c. Reducer b. The ladle will stick to the lead
b. Sovent system fitting d. Offsets c. The lead will solidify
d. The lead will not be homogeneous thus it will not stick to the joint
What is the symbol or designation given to a standard weight cast iron
pipe? What is the main problem in using copper pipes especially when it will
a. B.I b. SW c. SV d. C.I be used together with other pipe materials?
In what condition does the PVC pipe become brittle? a. Kinking c. Electrolysis
a. Exposed to too much heat b. Catalysis d. Cavitations
b. When exposed to sudden change in temperature
c. When it is not used for a longer duration To prevent the cast iron from breaking unevenly, what support must be
d. In cold weather considered before the pipe is cut?
a. Support the pipe on its entire length
Which of the following gives the correct classification of bends? b. Use a miter box
a. By the diameter of the bend and by the radius of the curve c. Place supports at the end of pipe length
b. By the degree of turn and by radius of the curve d. Lay the pipe on a board of wood or mount of earth
c. By the degree of turn and by the diameter of the bend
d. By the radius of the curve and by the amount of sweep What must bathtubs be provided when recessed into the finished walls?
a. They must have waterproof joints c. Sufficient space for other
In what way is a compression joint similar to a slip joint in copper fixtures
piping? b. A drum trap must be provided d. A sufficient leg
a. Both use a washer and lock nut to achieve a tight joint and elbow room
b. Both are applicable to annealed copper tubing
c. Both have flared ends which will be compressed using slip nuts A reinforced concrete pipe and vitrified clay pipe are examples of a
d. Both use a threaded nut in compression to form a joint stone based piping. Which of the following is also referred as stone
based pipe?
Which of the following gives the correct classification of bends? a. Fiberglass pipe c. Black Iron pipe
a. By the diameter of the bend and by the radius of the curve b. Cast iron pipe d. ABS pipe
b. By the degree of turn and by radius of the curve
c. By the degree of turn and by diameter of the bend Approximately how much amount of lead will be poured on a 4 inch cast
d. By the radius of the curve and by the amount of sweep iron joint?
a. 2 lbs b. 4 kgs c. 4 lbs d. 2 kgs
Where must a vent pipe be connected to a horizontal soil or waste
pipe? What has been accomplished when a bead of solvent cement shows
a. At the underside of the pipe around the plastic fitting in the plastic pipe fittings?
b. At the invert of the soil or waste pipe a. That the proper amount of solvent cement was used in making the
c. At the side of the soil pipe joint
d. Above the centerline of the soil or waste pipe b. That the pipe and fitting need to be twisted or turned around to have
complete coverage
Why is that annealed copper should be used for underground c. An improper jointing was made
installation? d. That there is an excessive use of solvent cement
a. Being a hard copper, it is an ideal material for underground
installation Which of the following plumbing materials is most susceptible to
b. Annealed copper are highly resistant to corrosion and other chemical damage from water that contains calcium carbonate?
reactions that is common to occur for underground installations a. Copper b. Cast iron c. PB
c. Ease in making repairs for such piping made underground d. B.I
d. It could handle the stresses and forces encountered in underground
applications What type of joint is used if one end of the pipe is flared?
a. Solder joint c. Sweat joint
b. Welded joint d. Compression joint
What joint of pipe is being made if the pipe ends is being beveled? A type of line used to show the location of a recessed object in the plan
a. Welded joint c. Sweat joint and is made of short and thick dashes
b. Solder joint d. Compression joint a. Cutting plane lines c. Recessed lines
b. Hidden lines d. Invisible lines
What is the only tool used to assemble no-hub pipe and fittings?
a. Torque wrench c. Offset wrench What symbol that commonly appear on a domestic water riser diagram
b. Adjustable wrench d. Monkey wrench are not necessary to show on a sanitary riser?
a. Direction arrow c. Centerline
What fitting will be used in a water supply line if it is used to join two b. Elevation marking d. Numbering of
pipes of different materials that would eventually generate corrosion? fixtures
a. Torque wrench c. Offset wrench
b. Adjustable wrench d. Monkey wrench Usually this is the thickest line in the drawing that is made up of
uniform dashes and ends with arrowheads.
Aside from letting excess water escape below the flood level rim of the a. Object lines c. Cutting lane lines
fixture, what is the other purpose of the overflow? b. Leader lines d. Extension lines
a. Serves as a vent to the fixture c. To maintain the
depth of trap seal These pipes are shown as a series of units consisting of a long dash and
b. Facilitate in the removal of foreign matter d. Protect against two short dashes.
self-siphonage a. Vent pipe c. Cold water pipe
b. Hot water pipe d. Drain pipe
When fixtures are constructed of pervious materials, what specific
condition is not permitted? Thin solid lines with arrowheads on each ends that will indicate the
a. They must not crumble easily as pervious materials absorb water and measurement of the object.
may enhance brittleness a. Dimension line c. Directional line
b. These fixtures must not be left uncleaned. b. Instructional line d. Meridian line
c. They must not be dare. Instead linings must be laid on the surfaces.
d. They must not have waste outlets that can retain water These pipes are represented in plumbing plans with a moderate dash,
three short dashes and a moderate dash.
Aside from lavatory, what is the other common fixture that is provided a. Vacuum pipe c. Compressed air pipe
with overflow? b. Hot water recirculating pipe d. Fire protection
a. Slop sink c. Urinal pipe
b. Bathtub d. Kitchen sink
These are thin, solid lines that provide a stopping point for the pointed
Which of the following supply pipe materials which could resist water ends of dimension lines.
hammer and is good for alkaline water? a. Extension line c. Phantom line
a. PE pipe c. Copper b. Leader line d. Object line
b. cPVC pipe d. Galvanized pipe
What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan having a series of dashes
with letter V separating the dashes?
What type of faucet is now most often used on plumbing fixtures? a. Vacuum pipe c. Vacant pipe
a. Swivel type c. Compression type b. Vinyl pipe d. Vent pipe
b. Swing type d. Wheel type
Which of the two pipes when used on the same line would react
chemically and eventually cause corrosion? Where is the best place to begin drawing a sanitary waste and vent
a. Galvanized iron and Brass pipes c. Copper and riser diagram?
Galvanized Iron pipes a. At the farthest point downstream on the main
b. Galvanized iron and PVC d. Copper and Brass Pipes b. From the fixture down to the main sanitary waste pipe
c. At the end of every outlet
Why are the tank type water closets seldom used in public toilet rooms? d. From the top of the vent stack down to the septic vault
a. The use flush valve is preferred as it will not occupy a larger space
compared to closets with tanks These are dark and thick lines that indicates an object such as wall.
b. Because of the longer time needed to refill the tank after each These are the lines you will see when used to indicate the foundation
flushing and walls in the building as drawn in the plane.
c. Maintenance is a factor in dealing with tank type of water closets a. Outline c. Building line
d. Tank breakage is a common problem encountered in tank type b. Object line d. Boundary line
closets used in public
According to the IPC, above what temperature can you consider as hot
In its operation, the gate valve uses a gate to stop the flow within the water?
pipe whereas the ball valve uses a ball. What is being used by a a. 212 ⁰F c. 60 ⁰C
butterfly valve to stop the flow? b. 120 ⁰F d. Above room temperature
a. Compression seat c. Butterfly
b. Impeller d. Disc What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with a solid line?
a. Vacuum pipe c. Drain pipe
What is the name of the tool used to remove pits or rough surfaces b. Fire protection pipe d. Hot water
from valve or faucet seats? recirculating pipe
a. Seat planning tool c. Seat dressing tool
b. Seat reamer tool d. Seat driver What pipe is represented by a line consisting of a series of short
dashes?
In the change of direction of waste piping from vertical to horizontal a a. Vent pipe c. Vacuum pipe
long sweep or combination is utilized. From that point on the change of b. Drain pipe d. Gas pipe
direction, it is recommended no to install any branch within the
distance of 10 times the diameter of the horizontal pipe. What is the On what point of the pipe cross-section is the pipe’s elevation always
reason behind why a branch should not be introduced? referred to?
a. Due to the presence of hydraulic pump a. Bottom of the pipe c. Invert
b. To prevent the spilling out of waste into the branch b. Center of the pipe d. Top of the pipe
c. It is the portion where most of the blockage occurs
d. To discharge the occurrence of blow-off These lines are thin and dark and are constructed with units of one long
dash, followed by two short dashes. These lines indicate the scope of
What type of water closet that has a small hole in the bottom that movement of a part has like showing the path a door will follow when
delivers water into the trap? opened.
a. Reverse trap water closet c. Washdown closet a. Phantom lines c. Leader Lines
b. Siphon jet water closet d. Siphon action water closet b. Object lines d. Extension lines
What is the name of the washer that seals the bottom of a lavatory What pipe is represented on drawings with alternating long and short
bowl? dashes?
a. Mack washer c. Cushion washer a. Drain pipe c. Vent pipe
b. Delta washer d. Compression washer b. Hot water pipe d. Cold water pipe
What drafting symbol can be used when a riser diagram becomes too What approximate percentage of new home construction employs a
long to fit on a single page? septic tank/soil absorption sewage disposal system?
a. A double bar c. A direction arrow a. 25% b. 30% c. 20% d. 15%
b. A match line d. A footnote
Who originally proposed using drainage fixture units to represent a
Centerlines are always used to indicate the center of the object. At fixture’s loadproducing effect on the plumbing system?
most, you will find these as lines sued to show the center of a circular a. F. M. Dawson c. H.Manning
object. What is this line made of? b. Roy B. Hunter d. F. Muños
a. Successive short dashes
b. Successive long dashes The min. distance between a cesspool and a water supply line, as noted
c. Alternating long and two short dashes in Table 7, is?
d. Alternating long and short dashes a. 20 b. 100 c. 15 d. Not recommended as a substitute for a
septic tank
A vertical pipe that carries away clear water waste from equipment and
non-sanitary fixtures is called a ____. The quantity of sewage flow from a single-family dwelling per person is
a. Water stack c. Waste stack _____ gpd.
b. Sanitary stack d. Soil stack a. 150 b. 75 c. 100 d. 50
The primary purpose of a septic tank is to ______. In bending plastic, what will be the practical material to be used to
a. Distribute raw sewage to the leaching field c. Chemically treat prevent fattening of the pipe?
raw sewage a. Sand c. Water
b. Vent doors to atmosphere d. Act as settling tank b. Gravel d. Metal spring
The retention period of sewage in a septic tank should be _____. What characteristic best describes a plastic or synthetic pipe?
a. 12 hrs b. 6 hrs c. 24 hrs d. 36 hrs a. Low resistance to fluid flow
b. Ease of assembly
The drain lines for distributing the effluent from the septic tank should c. Hot or cold water system application
be spaced no greater than ____ apart. d. All of these
a. 12 ft b. 6 ft c. 9 ft d. 3 ft
Calculate the velocity of wastewater flowing through a pipe having a
The generally accepted pressure in a sanitary drainage system is cross-sectional area of 2cm^2 and a discharge rate of 8 cm^3/s.
______. a. 4 cm/s c. 8 cm/s
a. + / - 1 inch of water column c. + / - 10 inch of b. 6 cm/s d. 16 cm/s
water column
b. + / - 0.1 inch of water column d. + / - 100 inches of Which tool is recommended for removing & assembling of lavatory
water column fittings?
a. Spud wrench c. Basin wrench
What is the maximum length of a pipe having threads on both ends b. Monkey wrench d. Crescent wrench
such that it can be called a nipple?
a. 12 inches c. 15 inches This refers to the installation of fixtures or parts of the plumbing system
b. 8 inches d. 10 inches which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures or finishing.
a. Pipe laying c. Plumbing assembly
Which common formula for calculating flow in pipes is meant for open- b. Roughing-in d. Mock-up installation
channel flow?
a. Chezy c. Hazen and William Which of the following is not a sanitary ware?
b. Manning d. Warcy-Weisbach a. Kitchen sink c. Urinal
b. Bathtub d. Water closet
A wye fitting has a catalog designation of 4 x 3 x 1 tee. What does the
second number 3, indicate? Which of the following is the prohibited under the Plumbing Code?
a. Size of the branch c. Upstream size of a. Providing an air gap or air break between the outlet and the flood
main level rim of a fixture.
b. Number of threads d. Downstream size b. Using fittings to connect pipes instead of bending.
of main c. Provide a vent pipe to a fixture.
d. Double trapping a fixture.
A covered pit with an open-jointed or perforated lining into which raw
sewage is discharge is called a_____. Which of the following plumbing principle contradicts the National
a. Seepage pit c. Cesspool Plumbing Code?
b. Septic tank d. None of these a. Water closet shall be located in a properly lighted and ventilated
room.
Distribution boxes ______. b. Fixture directly connected to the plumbing system shall be equipped
a. Should be used only when specifically required by code with a water sealed trap.
b. Are required by many codes c. Plumbing system shall be maintained in a sanitary and serviceable
c. Offer practically no advantages condition.
d. All of these d. Vent terminal shall not extend above the roof.
Sewage pit connecting piping _____.

a. Should be laid at a minimum grade of 2 percent
b. Must be 6 inches in diameter minimum
c. Cesspool
d. None of these PRACTICAL PROBLEM R3
If a small amount of pipe exists between the threads of a pipe it is What is considered as the plumber’s friend?
called a short nipple. Its other name is? a. Pipefitter c. Force cup
a. Shoulder c. Pipette b. Plumber apprentice d. Journeyman
b. Coupling d. Close nipple
Which of the following is a flexible plastic or synthetic pipe?
The first step in the design of a subsurface soil absorption sewage a. PP c. ABS
disposal system is? b. PE d. uPVC
a. Determine whether the soil is suitable for the absorption of the septic
effluent Which of the following locations does not require a cleanout?
b. Calculate the fixture unit load to be served a. At the upper end of every horizontal soil and waste branch.
c. As certain the code requirements b. At every plumbing fixture.
d. Determine the area required for the disposal field c. Any horizontal soil pipe less than 15 m.
d. At the base of every soil stack.
The recommended septic tank capacity for a five-bedroom home is ___?
a. 1,250 b. 1000 c. 750 d. 900 The following are the ways to prevent backflow, except:
a. Backpressure c. Air gap
b. Backwater valve d. Check valve
What is the discharge rate of a fixture with 6 FU? c. Flared joint
a. 2 CFM c. 4 CFM d. Mechanical joint
b. 6 CFM d. 8 CFM
A type of joints shall not be used where severe erosion, crevice
Which of the following is classified as permissible trap? corrosion, shock or vibration are expected to occur in building service
a. Bell trap pipe.
b. Full S trap a. Threaded joints
c. P-trap b. Soldered joints
d. Mechanically sealed trap c. Brazed joints
d. Mechanical joints
In fuel gas piping, a pipe that shall not be used if the gas contains more
than an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per 100 scf of gas These are similarities about sump pump and sewage pump, except:
(0.7 mg/100 L). a. Located in a building’s basement.
a. Copper and brass b. Connected to the drainage system to move waste from one place to
b. Tin and lead another.
c. Silver and bronze c. Deals with solid, liquid waste and heavy liquids flush down from a
d. Steel and wrought iron building.
d. Function as an internal septic system for residential and other
Best location of a gas meter. buildings.
a. Adjacent to the highway.
b. Under a fire escape. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall be test with or transport/store
c. Public passages. compressed air or gas.
d. Isolated and ventilated area. a. True c. Sometimes
b. False d. Maybe
In fuel gas piping, connection of plastic piping shall be installed?
a. Inside the building with pipe sleeve. What kind of test shall apply for cast iron pipe installation?
b. Outside and aboveground only. a. Water test c. Peppermint test
c. Inside the building with protective wrapping b. Smoke test d. All of the above
d. Outside and underground only.
How do you connect two hubless cast iron pipes?
Plumbing pipe material that should not be used outside the building a. Shielded coupling
structure. b. Elbow
a. Steel pipes c. Asbestos cement pipes c. Structural compression gasket
b. Aluminum pipes d. Ductile iron pipes d. Polymer compression gasket
Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 10 stories for high rise building. Water test procedure for Cast Iron pipe.
a. ABS c. HDPE a. 3 m head and hydrotest with 4.3 psi atleast 15 mins.
b. Copper pipes d. cPVC b. 3 m head and hydrotest with 5 psi atleast 10 mins.
c. 5 m head, 10 psi at 10 mins.
Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 25 stories for high rise d. 5 m head, 1 psi at 10 mins.
building.
a. ABS c. Cast iron What kind of plumbing material that measures OD in the market?
b. PVC d. cPVC a. PPR c. PE
b. Copper d. Cast iron
A kind device that has a flow rate of more than 50 gpm.
a. Catch basin c. Culvert Plumbing pipe material that perfect for underground installation last up
b. Grease trap d. Grease interceptor to 100 years.
a. Copper type K c. Vitrified clay
A kind device that has a flow rate of less than 50 gpm. b. HDPE d. Cast iron
a. Catch basin c. Culvert
b. Grease trap d. Grease interceptor Which of the following flanges is suitable for low and moderate
pressure?
Flanged joint components, except: a. Ring flange
a. Flanges c. Bolts b. Lap joint flange
b. Gasket d. Plates c. Tapered hub flange
d. Welding neck flange
Standard application of pipe threads are set by:
a. IAPMO c. AWWA At what temperature where soft solder approximately melts?
b. ASTM d. UL a. 250 deg c. 350 deg
b. 450 deg d. 550 deg
The difference between septic system and aerobic treatment system.
a. Septic system used anaerobic process for digestion. Soft solder is made of which of the following?
b. ATS found in urban areas where public sewers not available. a. Copper and zinc c. Tin and copper
c. ATS can be used as primary treatment for septic tank effluent. b. Tin and brass d. Tin and zinc
d. Septic system relatively odorless that ATS.
Which of the following is the flux usually used for hard solder?
An organization that set standard application of seamless brass tube & a. Rosin c. Borax
tube pipe/tube. b. Barium d. Alum
a. ASTM c. UL
b. IAPMO d. AWWA Hard solder is made of which of the following?
a. Copper and zinc c. Tin and zinc
In water piping, applicable joint connection for stainless steel to other b. Tin and copper d. Tin and lead
material is?
a. Mechanical joint by compression type Prepared soldered paste flux is most popular but if you did not have
b. Mechanical joint by form tee fittings any, you could use?
c. Mechanical joint by pressed fittings a. Hydrochloric acid c. Sulphuric acid
d. Mechanical joint by push fit fittings b. Nitric acid d. Any of the above
Most common joint connection for copper water piping. If muriatic acid is used as a flux, the soldered area must be cleaned
a. Soldered joints thoroughly afterwards to prevent?
b. Brazed joints a. Anyone touching it from getting burned.
c. Mechanical joints b. Remaining acid from eating the metal.
d. Flared joints c. The acid from evaporating and the solder disintegrating.
In water piping, wrought copper fittings under concrete floor slab
resting on the ground shall be: What tool is used to check internal pipe threads?
a. Brazed joint a. Plug gage c. Thread gage
b. Soldered joint b. Pitch gage d. Ring gage
What tool is used to check external pipe threads? a. Chain pipe wrench
a. Plug gage c. Thread gage b. Chain holder
b. Pitch gage d. Ring gage c. Chain tongs
d. Both A or B
A tool bit for cutting an American National Thread should be ground
with what angle? How do you call the tool(s) used for cutting pipe threads?
a. 45 degrees c. 90 degrees a. Pipe cutter
b. 60 degrees d. 30 degrees b. Pipe threader
c. Pipe stock and die
What is the reason of soda being added to water and is used for cooling d. Pipe ratchet cutter
instead of plain water, except?
a. It reduces the amount of heat generated. After a piece of pipe has been cut, the hole is cleaned out with a:
b. It improves the finish. a. Pipe reamer c. Pipe cleaner
c. It overcomes rusting. b. Pipe taper d. Hole cleaner
d. It makes clean and pure.
Which of the following is used to keep a metal clean while soldering?
What is the effect if the melting point of solder is very high? a. Cloth c. Torch
a. Weaker the solder joint b. Flux d. Insulated
b. Stronger the solder joint
c. Softer the solder joint Universal coupling is:
d. Harder the solder joint a. Used for collinear shaft c. Rigid coupling
b. Used for non-collinear shafts d. Flexible
What is/are the primary reason(s) why lead is used in solder?
a. It has a high melting point A type of polymer used for grocery bags and food wraps.
b. It is cheap a. PVC c. LDPE
c. It has a low melting point b. PS d. PP
d. Both B & C
A flange coupling is:
Brazing requires which of the following? a. Used for collinear shaft
a. Hard solder c. Soft solder b. Used for non-collinear shafts
b. More heat d. Both A & B c. Rigid coupling
d. Flexible
Which of the following statement is correct for the “brazing joint”?
a. Stronger than a soldered joint An alloy of copper and zinc.
b. Weaker than a soldered joint a. Brass c. Iron
c. The same strength as soldered joint b. Bronze d. Tin
d. Three times as strong as a soldered joints
An alloy of copper and tin and small amount of phosphorous:
What is the most common flux to be used when soldering brass, copper a. Brass c. Iron
and tin? b. Bronze d. Tin
a. Tallow c. Rosin
b. Borax d. Sal ammoniac The color of water is measured:
a. In terms of pH value
In installing a new flange gasket, which of the following must be done b. In terms of degree of harness
first? c. In terms of platinum cobalt scale
a. Flange faces are painted d. PPM of dissolved solids
b. Flange faces are absolutely clean
c. Isolating valves are open A type of polymer used for clear bottles.
d. Old gasket is in place a. PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
b. PS - Polystyrene
Which of the following safety precautions should be followed when c. LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene
renewing a flange gasket? d. PP - Polypropylene
a. Drain the line thoroughly
b. Tie down isolation valves A type of polymer used for labels, bottles and housewares.
c. Isolate the section to be worked on a. PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
d. All of these b. PS - Polystyrene
c. LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene
Which of the following chisels would be used for cutting oil grooves? d. PP - Polypropylene
a. Diamond point chisel c. Cold chisel
b. Round nose chisel d. Hot chisel A type of polymer used for Styrofoam cups and clam shell food
container.
Which of the following taps should be used to start a thread? a. PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
a. Plug c. Short b. PS - Polystyrene
b. Bottom d. Taper c. LDPE - Low Density Polyethylene
d. PP - Polypropylene
Hand taps are provided in sets of three. Which of the following set of
three? Are highly concentrated liquid wastes produced in landfills.
a. Taper, plug, and end c. Short, taper and a. Aerosols c. Nitrogen dioxide
bottom b. Leachates d. Urea
b. Taper, plug and bottom d. Short, medium and tong
A type of polymer used for detergents, milk bottles, oil containers and
How do you call the tool used to cut threads in a hole? toys.
a. Top c. Tap a. PVC c. HDPE
b. Bit d. Reamer b. PS d. PP
In the trade of piping, the term “tapping” is used to described ____. Temporary workingmen facilities:
a. Drilling of holes through metal a. 1 water closet and 1 urinal for 30 workmen
b. Cutting of internal threads b. 1 sink and 1 urinal for 50 workmen
c. Smoothing of ridges c. 1 water closet and 1 sink for 20 workmen
d. Joining of lead pipes d. 1 drinking fountain and 1 urinal for 10 workmen
What tool is used when preparing to put fittings on copper tubing?

a. Tube spreader Required pressure tests exceeding 10 psi but less than 100 psi shall be
b. Tube retarder performed with gauges of _____ incrementation or less.
c. Flaring tool a. 1 psi c. 2 psi
d. Tube countersunk b. 5 psi d. 3 psi
How do you call the tool used when working with larger sizes of pipe?
Required pressure tests exceeding 100 psi shall be performed with What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 10”-12” pipe size?
gauges incremented for ____ or less of the required test pressure. a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
a. 2% c. 4% b. ½” (12.7mm)
b. 3% d. 5% c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
Shall be used at all points of connection where there is a dissimilarity of
metals in a special joints. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 5”-8” pipe size?
a. Union patente c. Dielectric coupling a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. Dielectric unions d. Coupling b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
It is a special joints from copper tubing to threaded pipe shall be made d. 1” (25.4mm)
by the used of
a. Brass adapter fittings c. Deaerator fittings What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a ½”– 4” pipe size?
b. Aerator fittings d. Copper union patente a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
A type of mechanical connection for joining copper tube that uses a c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
crimping tool to affix the o-ring seal copper or copper alloy fitting to the d. 1” (25.4mm)
tubing that is not permitted.
a. Push on fitting c. Formed tee fitting All brick or block used in seepage pit construction shall have a
b. Pressed fitting d. Push fit fitting minimum compressive strength of ________.
a. 17,000 kPa c. 2,450 psi
Liquid temperature for brazing alloys shall be above? b. 2,497.62 psi d. 17,300 kPa
a. 800 ⁰F c. 1100 ⁰F
b. 1000 ⁰F d. 1200 ⁰F 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.
Plastic pipe and fittings designed to be joined by solvent cementing a. True c. Sometimes
shall comply with appropriate ______ Installation Standards. b. False d. Maybe
a. ASTM c. IAPMO
b. ANSI d. RNPCP What will be the recommendation of a Master Plumber when the
quantity of sewage exceeds the amount that can be disposed in 152.4
Solders and fluxes with lead content that exceeds ______ shall be linear meter of each line in a disposal fields?
prohibited in piping system used to convey potable water. a. Use of another tank
a. 0.2 c. 0.1 b. Use of dosing tank
b. 0.002 d. 0.001 c. Extension of such disposal field
d. Use of steel septic tank
Conventional pipe thread compounds, putty, linseed-oil-based products
and unknown lubricants and sealants shall not be used on? A fibrous silicate mineral material that is inert, strong and
a. Plastic threads c. G.I incombustible.
b. Cast iron d. Hubless pipe a. Fiberglass c. Rubber
b. Plastic d. Asbestos
Trenches shall be backfilled in thin layers to _____ above the top of the
piping with clean earth, which shall not contain stones, boulders, Best location to put the soil pipe.
cinderfill, frozen earth, construction debris or etc that would break the a. Drywall c. Pipe chase
piping or cause corrosive action. b. 6” CHB wall d. Box up with the column
a. 12” c. 16”
b. 14” d. 18” In high rise building, why is there a need to resize water supply pipes?
a. Because different fixtures have different supply attachments.
Sleeves shall not be required where openings are drilled or bored. b. To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply
a. True c. Sometimes fixtures.
b. False d. Maybe c. Pipes are like trees, main branch are bigger and becomes smaller at
ends for carrying wind loads and storms.
Plastic and copper piping penetrating a framing shall be protected by d. Pipes having bigger size have bigger pressure and reduce the size for
steel nail plates not less than? distribution to fixture for lower pressure.
a. #18 GA (1.3mm) c. #16 GA (1.6mm)
b. #12 GA (1.9mm) d. #20 GA (1.2mm) What is the principle of governing the size of pipes in designing
plumbing systems?
All piping penetration of fire resistance related walls, partition, floors, a. The longer the pipes length to the fixture, the lesser the pressure;
floor/ceiling assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies or shaft enclosures the shorter the pipes length, the greater the pressure.
shall be protected in accordance of the Building Code and? b. The bigger the pipes diameter, the lesser the pressure; the smaller
a. ASTM c. IAPMO the pipes diameter, the greater the pressure
b. AWWA d. ANSI c. The smaller the pipes diameter the lesser the pressure; the bigger
the pipe diameter, the greater the pressure
All trenches deeper than the footing of any building or structure and d. Slopes is the primary consideration and sizes will be considered
paralleling the same shall be at least? secondary
a. 30⁰ c. 60⁰
b. 45⁰ d. 90⁰ In a location where there is no provision for drainage line. What is the
next best thing?
It is a trap seal protection for floor drain or similar traps connected to a. Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary fill
the drainage system except where not deemed necessary for safety or b. Use drain tiles connected to open field
sanitation by Authority Having Jurisdiction? c. Connect to the nearest creek
a. Water seal trap c. Trap seal primer d. Any of the above
b. Air seal trap d. Pressure trap
Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fittings is deal for?
The enlargement of a 3” closet bend or stub to 4” shall not be a. Oxygen pipe
considered a/an? b. Electrical conduit
a. Rectification c. Gas pipe
b. Obstruction d. Water pipe
c. Wrong specification
d. Unlawful Which plumbing fixtures does not have a water saving feature
a. Lavatory with pop-up
Single-stack drainage and venting system with unvented branch line b. 1.5 gallon flush water closet
shall be? c. Flow limiting feature
a. Depends on the RMP d. Waterless urinal
b. Prohibited
c. State in the code What is the color pipes for steam?
d. Depends on the owner a. White c. Gray
b. Light blue d. Blue
d. Drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and
pass through. Just make sure that the hole is precisely in the middle to
avoid the bars to be hit in.
PRACTICAL PROBLEM R4 How do we size sewage pits?

a. Volume of solid waste only
Should not be used for a pipe chase? b. Volume of liquid waste
a. CHB c. Shear wall c. Volume of solid, liquid, and storm
b. Drywall d. Double wall d. None of these
Copper pipes are classified as what main pipe? There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns.
a. Galvanized iron c. Brass Which is not a reason?
b. Ceramic d. PVC a. The size of the columns will be larger
b. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing bars
Which is NOT a rule of thumb when designing a drainage? c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
a. As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight line d. The gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
b. Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil
c. It should be underneath the driveway What is the color of communication line piping?
d. None of these a. Gray c. Orange
b. White d. Silver
Where are storm sewer usually placed?
a. Under the sidewalk on narrow and under the road on wide road What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary
b. Near the curb uPVC pipes?
c. At the center of the road a. Color c. Nominal diameter
d. None of these b. Thickness d. Outside diameter
When water goes up through a vertical pipe, it stops at a certain height. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?
Why? a. Centrifugal pump c. Rotary pump
a. Gravity and friction overcomes the pressure and the water slowly b. Sump d. Central sewage booster
stops.
b. The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or
causing the water to stop at that point where it appears. nuts with opposite screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it
c. Its own gravity weight counters its speed of going up. is possible to connect two metal rods and regulate the length and
d. All things stops tension of this rods?
a. Turnbuckle c. Union patente
Which wall is best suited if soil pipe will run through it? b. Vice grip d. Turnstile
a. Drywall c. Shear wall
b. 6” CHB d. Retaining wall There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by seashore. The tank is
exposed on how tide and covered in sea water during high tide. Which
What do you call a control valve used to shutoff at the water supply to a of the following would be an appropriate water proofing for it?
building in case of emergency. It is installed at a water service pipe and a. Waterproof all surfaces
operated by means of long key inserted through a curb box? b. Waterproof all interior surfaces except the floor
a. Curb cock c. Waterproof all interior surfaces except the ceiling
b. Corp stop d. Waterproof is not necessary, it will just add cost
c. Cock stop
d. Emergency cock Where is water meter located?
a. Right after the main distribution line connection
A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each b. Right side of the water pump or in it’s flow direction
other? c. Within the row, right before the property line
a. Series c. Battery d. Beside the water pump
b. Gang d. None
In inserting a wye into laid house sewer, the practical produce is these?
Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest from? a. Cut the sewer to the length and insert the wye and cement joint end
a. Large trees c. Drainage b. Remove three length of pipe and insert wye fitting into the line
b. Carport d. Water tank c. Cut the sewer to the length, insert wye and joint ends with sleeves
d. None of these
In plumbing systems, if pipes are electrical wires. What are the
equivalent of switches? After threading of a G.I pipe thru a stack and dies the next step for
a. Valve c. Floor drain plumber should do is to ream the inside of pipe for these purpose?
b. Tee d. Cleanout a. Remove deformation which will cause reduction of pipe diameter
b. Remove burr to facilitate application of lubricant
Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units when crossing a c. Smoothening the surface end of the pipe
hallway or corridor? d. Making the pipe and straight
a. 2.3 m c. 2.2 m
b. 2.1 m d. 2.4 m An inside roof leader is extended vertically through the floor of the
building to a point below the roof. What is the common practice to
How do you connect 2 hubless cast iron pipes? reduce the danger of breakage which may result from expansion and
a. Shielded Coupling c. Structural contraction of roof?
compression gasket a. Extend horizontally below the roof with an elbow to form swing joint.
b. Elbow d. Polymer compression gasket b. Install sleeves below the roof.
c. Install packing materials to cushion possible impact.
Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays? d. Provide the end of roof leader with flexible material
a. PVC c. Iron
b. PB d. G.I In preparing of a mortar or form a sticky mass to be squeezed into the
bell of clay for a cement joint, the mixture will be:
What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron pipe? a. One percent, one percent fine sand and water
a. Handsaw (most least efficient) b. Pure cement and water
b. Hacksaw (least efficient) c. Two part cement, one part sand and water
c. Chisel and hammer (best method) d. Two part sand, one part cement and water
d. Snap cutter (most efficient tools)
It is a loss of trap seal due to unequal atmospheric pressure condition
During the site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will and due to rapid flows of water thru the trap:
cross a beam. What the best advice he can do? a. Wind effect c. Siphonage
a. Simply ask to relocate, its just a pipe anyway. b. Capillary effect d. Back pressure
b. Resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go across the
beam without affecting it. The spoon like tools use for pouring molten pig lead into hub as making
c. It doesn’t matter anyway, let the master plumber handle it. caulk joint in cast iron pipe is called?
a. Spatula c. Dippers
b. Scoop d. None of the above a. Isometric drawing c. Exterior elevation
drawing
The water service is a pipe that extends from the? b. Schematic piping layout d. Plot plan
a. Water riser runout to the water tank c. Water main to the water
meter Is securing equipment or materials preparation for lifting by means of
b. Water main to the water tank d. Water main to the rope, chain or web sling.
building a. Rigging c. Securing
b. Locking d. All of the above
The basic elements of a cold water supply include the:
a. Riser runout c. Downspout Is an eye and face protection device that covers the entire face with a
b. Subsoil drain lines d. Fire pump plastic shield.
a. Face shield c. Shield
The minimum size of a fire hose outlet of an interior wet standpipe is? b. Goggles d. Mask
a. 20 mm dia. c. 25 mm dia.
b. 41 mm dia. d. 38 mm dia Is a civil drawing that shaped and sized of the building lot and the
location on the building lot.
All dry standpipe shall extend from the ground floor and over the roof a. Plot plan c. Schematic piping
and shall be equipped with 64 mm outlet in every floor level with a layout
minimum height from the floor of? b. Exterior elevation drawing d. Isometric drawing
a. 1 m c. 900 mm
b. 1.5 m d. 1.2 m It is a type of ladder that stands independently of support.
As a registered master plumber, you have to use a ladder to carry the b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder
pipes to the second floor of the building, what will be the horizontal
distance from the foot of the ladder to the wall that you considered To boost the water pressure of hot water, use?
proper? a. Elevated water tank c. Gravity tank
a. ¼ of the ladder’s length c. ½ of the ladder’s length b. Hydroelectric water tank d. Circulating tank
b. 1/3 of the ladder’s length d. 3/8 of the ladder’s length
Yoke and base are made of strong, dependable iron. It has hardened
Is an adjustable height ladder with a fixed bed section and sliding, alloy steel jaws and convenient pipe rest and bender.
lockage fly section. a. Bench strainer wrench c. Bench yoke vise
a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds b. Offset yoke vise d. Bench chain vise
b. Step ladder d. Fixed ladder
A tool used to tighten the nut that secure the basket to the sink.
An eye protection device with flexible frame, they are secured on the a. Basket strainer wrench c. Valve seat tool
face with a elastic headband. b. Closet wrench d. Option 4
a. Face shield c. Shield
b. Goggles d. Mask A wrench with hexagonal jaw which is multisided, used to provide
secure grip on all hexagonal nuts, square nuts, unions and valve
This is used to remove square and octagonally shaped threaded packing nuts.
faucets. It has a right angle bar with one end for square nuts and other a. Internal wrench c. Offset pipe wrench
octagonal. b. Compound leverage wrench d. Hex wrench
a. Valve Seat Tool c. Basket Strainer Wrench
b. Closet Wrench d. Basin Wrench A heavy sprocket chain that is slipped around a pipe, then attached to
wrench handled and used on piping work especially large size pipe
A tool fast and easy grip used on constricted spaces or close to a wall. It metal pipes and in areas that is not easily accessible.
has a solid housing which keeps it from breaking or wrapping under a. Chain wrench c. Offset chain wrench
normal use. b. Compound chain wrench d. Adjustable spud wrench
a. Rap wrench c. Compound leverage wrench
b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench It is an individual or company responsible for the performance of the
construction work.
Another variation of pipe wrench featuring a jaw opening parallel to the a. Superintendent c. Apprentice
handle and a narrower hook jaw which provided easy entry into tight b. Contractor d. Journeymen
space.
a. Offset Pipe Wrench c. Adjustable Wrench A unique type of pipe wrench in which turning force applied is
b. Strap Wrench d. Chain Wrench multiplied. The principle of lever action in a simple machine had been
applied in this type of patented plumbing tools.
A wrench for screws with hexagonally shaped recess in its head. a. End pipe wrench c. Compound leverage wrench
a. Offset pipe wrench c. Internal wrench b. Leverage pipe wrench d. Stillson wrench
b. Allen wrench d. Compound leverage wrench
A swiveling serrated jaw and knurled control knob located between the
It has internal legs and tray that folds in for easy carrying and set up. frame forming the head and the handled of the wrench.
Large vise base overhangs front legs for clear tool swing. a. Pipe wrench c. Rap wrench
a. Portable tristand chain vise c. Bench chain vise b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench
b. Bench yoke vise d. Stain chain vise
Fluid service requirements for nonmetallic piping components not be
What type of wrench is used to assemble hubless joint? used:
a. Pipe wrench c. Torque wrench a. Threaded nonmetallic flange and joints c. Expanded joints
b. Strap wrench d. Chain wrench b. Caulked joints d. All of the above
It has deeper and broader hook jaw housing which provided a smooth, A metallic flanged is bolted to a nonmetallic flange where full faced
flat surface that is may used be occasionally used as a hammer. gasket is preferred.
Brazing requires which of the following? a. Flat faced flange c. Blank flange
a. End pipe wrench c. Stillson wrench b. Blind flange d. Bolted flange
b. Pipe wrench d. Rap wrench
It is a plastic which is capable of being repeatedly softened by increase
Is a temporary or movable platform and structures for plumbers to of temperature and hardened by decrease of temperature.
stand on when working above the floor level. a. Thermoplastic c. Wood pipes
a. Booms c. Ridge b. Copper pipes d. None of the above
b. Ladder d. Fixed ladder
It is a pipe produced by piercing a billet followed by rolling, drawing or
Is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or vault. both.
a. Extension ladder c. Scaffolds a. Reamed pipe
b. Stepladder d. Fixed ladder b. Burred pipes
c. Seamless pipes
Is a drawing of piping system without regard to scale and exact location d. Plastic pipes
of the fixture shown in drawing.
A pressure tight cylinder used to convey a fluid or to transmit a fluid a. 12 inches
pressure. b. 36 inches
a. Tube c. Vessels c. One full storey or more
b. Pipe d. Conduit d. No limit, there is no height requirement
Wherein coalescence is produced by heating with a gas flame or The vertical DWV main of a system extending through one or more
flames, with or without the application of pressure, and with or without storey is referred to as a ______.
the use of filler material. a. Soil stack c. Stack
a. Water welding c. Gas welding b. VSTR stack d. DWV stack
b. Air welding d. Torch welding
________ means a water supply valve opened or closed by means of a
The melting together of filler material and base material or of base float or similar device used to supply water to a tank.
material only which results in coalescence. a. Ballcock c. Level
a. Genue forces c. Fusion b. Float d. Lift arm
b. Fission d. Annealed
On what type of building are wet standpipes generally used?
What is the principal function of the expansion tank in a hot water a. Tall c. Medium
system? b. Large d. Small
a. It allows the volume of the water in the system to change to maintain
working pressure. In bending plastic pipe, what will be the practical material to be used to
b. It collects the air in the system, thus preventing air lock of the prevent fattening of the pipe?
system while in operation. a. Soil c. Sand
c. It provides the necessary space for the air required in the system. b. Gravel d. Concrete
d. It acts as a safety chamber in case of over firing of the boiler
The building supply pipe, the water distributing pipes and all fittings
What is the length of pipe to be removed when cutting out a section of and appurtenances known as _____.
an existing cast iron building drain to insert an MJ wye? a. potable water system
a. Same as the wye. b. A water supply system
b. 1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye. c. A water distributing system
c. 1/2 to 1 in. longer than the wye. d. A structure water system
d. 1/4 to 1/2 in. shorter than the wye.
This is the term for a decorative metal trim shield or flange located
How is ABS pipe cut? underneath a faucet handle. It covers the hole in the wall or fixture as
a. At an angle to maintain proper grade. well as the faucet stem.
b. Flush so that pipe will fit into the socket. a. Dove tail c. Fluer
c. Square to provide full joining surface. b. Escutcheon d. Arm plate
d. Flush to ensure proper pipe alignment.
The relief valve is a normally closed valve. The term “closed” means
In a potable water connections to steam or hot water boilers shall be that is the power off condition the valve is:
protected by a? a. Open to flow c. Adjustable
a. Double check valve pressure prevention assembly b. Closed to flow d. Non-adjustable
b. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly
c. Reduced pressure principle prevention assembly The most common hydraulic fluid is:
d. Reduced check valve pressure prevention assembly a. Mineral oil c. Water
b. Synthetic fluid d. None of the above
In a potable water supply to a beverage dispensers, carbonated
beverage dispensers or coffee machines shall be protected by an airgap A variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling serrated jaw and knurled
and? control knob located between the frame forming the head and the
a. Backflow valve c. A vented backflow preventer handled of the wrench?
b. Backwater valve d. A vented siphonage pipe a. Pipe wrench c. Rap wrench
b. Stillson wrench d. End pipe wrench
Color coding of a non-potable water.
a. Green background with white letters A brewery plant requires a piping system to convey beer, ale, spirituous
b. Blue background with white letters liquor and distilled water. What kind of pipe to be used?
c. Yellow background with black uppercase letters a. Black Tin Pipe c. Cast Iron Pipe
d. Yellow background with white lowercase letters b. Copper Pipe d. Terra-cotta Pipe
Color coding of a potable water. A red spiral line painted on a pipe identified the pipe as _____.
a. Green background with white letters a. Cast iron pipe c. Copper pipe
b. Blue background with white letters b. Wrought-iron pipe d. Brass pipe
c. Yellow background with black uppercase letters
d. Yellow background with white lowercase letters A hotel requires hot and cold water supplies. What kind of pipes best
suited?
What is the maximum amount of time that gray water is allowed to be a. Cast iron pipe c. Galvanized wrought iron
retained for use to flush a toilet or urinal? pipe
a. 12 h c. 48 h b. Copper pipe d. Plastic/synthetic pipe
b. 24 h d. 72 h
A registered master plumber is consulted to install piping system for
When comparing leasing against outright purchase of equipment, which water, gas, steam and oil. What kind of pipe is recommended?
of the following is not correct? a. Cast iron pipe c. Lead pipe
a. Leasing frees needed working capital b. Plastic pipe d. Wrought iron pipe
b. Leasing reduces maintenance and administrative expenses
c. Leasing offer less flexibility with respect to technical obsolescence What kind of pipe to be used where heating panels are considered in
d. Leasing offers certain tax advantages concrete slabs for the purpose of melting snow?
a. Plastic pipe c. Lead pipe
What seals the trap that prevents sewer gases entering the household b. Wrought iron pipe d. Terra-cotta pipe
drains?
a. Water pressure When cutting pipe that coated internally with enamel or glass, delicate
b. Air admitted by vent stacks and vent pipes core should be taken to avoid cracking or chipping the internal coating.
c. Aerator What kind of tool that should NEVER used for cutting such pipe?
d. None of the above a. Adjustable hacksaw c. Wheel pipe cutter
b. Pipe reamer d. Square-edge pipe cutter
Assume an ice is floating on a glass of water. If the ice cube melts, what
happens to the level of water? When using an extension ladder, what will be the maximum sliding
a. Rise c. Remains the same sections allowed?
b. Go down d. None of the above a. 2 ½ sliding sections c. 2 sliding sections
b. 3 ½ sliding sections d. 3 sliding sections
To be called a riser, a vertical water line must extend at least ______.
An 8 meters aluminum ladder is used in delivering plumbing fixtures to Identify letter “e” in the figure shown.
the second the foot of the ladder be placed from the wall of the a. 45 degrees Street Elbow c. Reducing Elbow
building? b. Coupling d. Reducing Tee
a. 2 meters c. 3 meters
b. 2 ½ meters d. 3 ½ meters Identify letter “i” in the figure shown.
a. Plug c. Union
As registered master plumber, you have to use a ladder to carry the b. Bushing d. Cross Tee
pipes to the second floor of the building, what will be the horizontal
distance from the foot of the ladder to the wall that you considered Identify the figure shown.
proper?
a. ¼ of the ladders length c. 1/2 of the ladders length
b. 1/3 of the ladders length d. 3/8 of the ladders length
If a plumbing plan scaled as 1:10,000, then 10 cm x 20 cm catchment

area in the plan is equal to ____ m^3 of rainfall in actual for every hour?
Assume 100 mm/hr rain intensity.
a. 300,000 m^3 c. 400,000 m^3
b. 200,000 m^3 d. None of the above
In what instances that a mechanical drainage will be used?

a. The volume of sewage is excessive.
b. Pump or ejectors are readily available.
c. Building is provided with basements and subbasements. a. Straight 'J' Hook
d. Drainage cannot be affected by gravity. b. Suspension Rod Pipe Clamp
c. Threaded Rod
Why is rainwater leaders are often not included as part of the sanitary d. Top Beam Clamp
drainage system?
a. Not to overload the sewerage system. Identify the figure shown.
b. Rainwater has no cleansing effect.
c. Volume of water is unpredictable.
d. Excessive rainwater hinders the treatment of the sewage.
Careful installation of the water supply distribution is essential. Which

statement differs among the group?
a. Sufficient grade and proper alignment
b. Short offsets and unnecessary fittings
c. Careful installed connections
d. Adequate size
What is the most practical method of repairing or correcting leak of a

plastic pipe? a. Underground Clamp
a. Cut and insert coupling c. Cut and provide bushing b. Wide Jaw Top Flange C-Clamp
b. Insert additional bigger pipe d. Replace the pipe c. Vee Bottom Clevis Hanger
d. Z-Purlin Beam Clamp
PRACTICAL PROBLEM R5
Identify letter “a” in the figure shown. Identify letter “i” the figure shown.
a. Tee Branch c. Running P-Trap a. Steam Inlet c. Air valve
b. Wye Branch d. Offset b. Cold Water d. Drip
Identify letter “d” in the figure shown. Identify letter “f” the figure shown.
a. Tee Branch c. Running P-Trap a. Steam Inlet c. Air valve
b. Wye Branch d. Offset b. Cold Water d. Drip
Identify letter “f” in the figure shown. Identify letter “c” the figure shown.
a. Reducer c. Slant a. Manhole c. Thermostat
b. Cut L d. Square L b. Hot water outlet d. Relief valve
Identify the figure shown.
a. Close Quarter tubing Cutter

b. Close Quarter Autofeed Cutter
c. Constant Swing tubing Cutter
Identify letter “c” in the figure shown. d. Enclosed Feed tubing Cutter
a. 90 degrees Street Elbow c. Reducing Socket
b. Tee d. Socket Identify the figure shown.
a. Hinged Pipe Cutter
b. Wide Roll Cutter
c. 4 Wheel Pipe Cutter
a. Internal tubing Cutter d. Heavy Duty Pipe Cutter
b. Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter
c. Screw Feed Tubing Cutter Identify the figure shown
d. Quick Acting Tubing Cutter
a. Hinged Pipe Cutter

b. Wide Roll Cutter
c. 4 Wheel Pipe Cutter
d. Heavy Duty Pipe Cutter
Identify the figure shown
a. Internal tubing Cutter

c. Screw Feed Tubing Cutter
d. Quick Acting Tubing Cutter a. Hinged Pipe Cutter
b. Wide Roll Cutter
Identify the figure shown. c. 4 Wheel Pipe Cutter
d. Heavy Duty Pipe Cutter
a. Internal tubing Cutter

c. Screw Feed Tubing Cutter
d. Quick Acting Tubing Cutter
a. Soil Pipe Cutter
b. In Place Soil Pipe Cutter
c. Ratchet Reamer
d. Torque Wrench
a. Soil Pipe Cutter

c. Ratchet Reamer
d. Torque Wrench
Identify letter “a” shown in the figure.
a. Pipe Cutter c. Side Roll Pipe Cutter Identify the figure shown.
b. Wheel Pipe Cutter d. Heavy Duty Pipe
Cutter
Identify letter “b” shown in the figure.

a. Basin Wrench c. Monkey Wrench
b. Pipe Wrench d. Strap Wrench a. Heavy-duty Pipe Cutter
b. Straight Pipe Wrench
Identify letter “c” shown in the figure. c. Pipe Wrench
a. Basin Wrench c. Monkey Wrench d. Ballpein Hammer
b. Pipe Wrench d. Strap Wrench
a. Offset Snips cuts right
b. Cable Cutter
c. Reciprocating Saw Blades
d. Anvil
Identify letter “e” the figure shown.
a. Grain Trowel
b. Garden Trowel
c. Long Handled Shovel
d. Snow Shovel
Identify letter “b” the figure shown.

a. Grain Shovel
b. Spade Shovel
c. Trenching Shovel
d. Snow Shovel
a. Offset Snips cuts right
b. Cable Cutter Identify the figure shown.
c. Reciprocating Saw Blades
d. Anvil
a. Spanner Head c. Square

a. Bolt Cutters b. Spline d. Torqset
b. Aviation Snips Cut Straight
c. Aviation Snips Cuts left Identify the figure shown.
d. Aviation Snips cuts right
a. Security Box c. Pozidrive

b. Robertson or Square d. Polydrive
a. Tin Nose Pliers
b. Lineman’s Side Cutting Pliers Identify the figure shown.
c. Diagonal Cutting Pliers
d. Parrot Nose Cutting Pliers
a. S Type Caulking Iron c. Regular Caulking

Iron a. Hex c. Pentalobular
b. Bent Caulking Iron d. Inside Pony b. One wax d. Philips
Caulker
a. Crosscut Saw c. Coping Saw

b. Keyhole Saw d. Back Saw a. Soil Pipe Cutter
c. Ratchet Reamer
d. Torque Wrench

a. Hanger Rod Clip c. Diagonal Angle
b. Bolt to Angle d. Rod

a. Hanger Rod Clip c. Diagonal Angle
b. Bolt to Angle d. Rod
a. Pipe Wrench
b. Straight Pipe Wrench
c. Heavy-duty pipe cutter
d. Channel-lock Pliers

a. Vacuum Breaker c. Nylon Slip Gasket
b. Spud Coupling d. Rubber Gasket
a. Swaging tools Identify letter “c” the figure shown.

b. Pipe and Bolt Threading Machine a. Vacuum Breaker c. Nylon Slip Gasket
c. Adjustable Wrench b. Spud Coupling d. Rubber Gasket
d. Internal Wrench
a. Flaring tool c. Ratchet Cutter

b. Straight Snips d. Soil Pipe Assembly Tool
Identify letter “a” the figure shown.

a. Triangle Plate c. Threaded Rod with Nylon Lock Nut
b. Flexible Connector d. Pipe Hanger
a. Straight Pipe Welding Vise c. Flange Pipe Welding Vise Identify letter “d” the figure shown.
b. Elbow Pipe Welding Vise d. Angle Pipe Welding Vise a. Triangle Plate c. Threaded Rod with Nylon Lock Nut
b. Flexible Connector d. Pipe Hanger

a. Extra Heavy c. High Hub
b. Low Hub d. Stand Trap
Identify letter “c” the figure shown.

a. Extra Heavy c. High Hub
b. Low Hub d. Stand Trap

a. Adjusting Screw c. Waste
b. Lock Nut d. Packing Washer
a. Conventional Type c. Double Disc Arc

b. Plug Type d. Wedge Shape Disc

a. Bowline c. Square Knot
b. Timber Hitch d. Bowline on a Bight

a. Bowline c. Bowline on a Bight
Identify letter “a” the figure shown. b. Timber Hitch d. Barrel Hitch
a. Mechanical Sealed Trap
b. Metal Partition Trap Identify the figure shown.
c. Full S Trap
d. ¾ S Trap

b. Metal Partition Trap
c. Full S Trap
d. ¾ S Trap

b. Metal Partition Trap
c. Full S Trap
d. Bag Trap
a. Exposed Closet Flushometer Top Spud

b. Exposed Urinal Flushometer Top Spud
c. Concealed Flushometer Back-Spud
d. Exposed Closet Flushometer Back Spud

a. Conventional Type c. Composition Type
b. Plug Type d. Wedge Shape Disc

a. Vertical Check Valve c. Horizontal Check
Valve
b. Swing Check Valve d. Lift Check Valve

a. Control Stop
b. Tailpiece Coupling
c. Adjustable Tailpiece
d. Vacuum Breaker
Identify letter “d” the figure shown.

a. Control Stop
b. Tailpiece Coupling
c. Adjustable Tailpiece
d. Vacuum Breaker Flush Connection
Identify letter “h” the figure shown.

a. Flushometer Body
Identify letter “d” the figure shown. b. Spud Coupling
a. Adjusting Screw c. Waste c. G-44 Friction Ring
b. Lock Nut d. Packing Washer d. Vacuum Breaker Coupling
a. Exposed Closet Flushometer Top Spud

b. Exposed Urinal Flushometer Top Spud
c. Concealed Flushometer Back-Spud
d. Exposed Closet Flushometer Back Spud
Identify letter “a” in the figure shown.

a. Branch vent
b. Soil Branch
c. Main Vent
d. Soil Stack
Identify letter “c” in the figure shown.

a. Branch vent
b. Soil Branch
c. Main Vent
d. Soil Stack
Identify letter “e” in the figure shown.

a. Exposed Closet Flushometer Top Spud a. House Drain
b. Exposed Urinal Flushometer Top Spud b. House Branch
c. Concealed Flushometer Back-Spud c. House Sewer
d. Exposed Closet Flushometer Back Spud d. House Vent
Height of LT/ KSK/ LAV = 0.80 m
Height of SH = 1.80 m
Height of Shower Mixing Valve = 1.40 m
Height of Shower Faucet = 0.60 m

a. Lower Load
b. Boom Down
c. Stop
d. Travel Forward

a. Lower Load
b. Boom Up
c. Move Slowly
d. Emergency Stop
Identify letter “g” in the figure shown.

a. Lower Load Estimate the number of 12 mm dia. (PVC Blue) Tee for CWL.
b. Boom Up a. 6 c. 8
c. Move Slowly b. 7 d. 9
d. Emergency Stop
Estimate the number of 50 mm diameter PVC vent pipe.
a. 5 c. 7
b. 6 d. 8
Estimate the number of 12 mm dia. (PVC Blue) pipe for CWL. a. Vent c. Main Vent
a. 5 c. 7 b. Soil Branch d. Soil Stack
b. 6 d. 8

a. Vapor relief
b. Supply pipe
c. Float Switch
d. Overflow
Estimate the number of water closets are there in figure.
a. 5 c. 7 Identify letter “c” in the figure shown.
b. 6 d. 8 a. Vapor relief
b. Supply pipe
Estimate the number of lavatories are there in figure. c. Float Switch
a. 5 c. 7 d. Overflow
b. 6 d. 8
Estimate the number of lavatories are there in figure. a. House Supply
a. 4 c. 6 b. Cleanout pipe
b. 5 d. 7 c. Gate Valve
d. Drain

a. Flexible Connector c. Support Structure
Connections
b. Hanger d. Longitudinal
Channel Brace

a. Flexible Connector c. Support Structure
Identify letter “f” in the figure shown.
Connections
a. House Drain c. House Sewer
b. Hanger d. Longitudinal
b. House Branch d. House Vent
Channel Brace
a. Branch vent c. Main Vent
b. Soil Branch d. Soil Stack

a. Gate Valve c. Butterfly valve
b. Temperature and Relief Valve d. Check Valve
Identify letter “e” in Figure 6.

a. Commercial Cooking Equipment
b. Flammable Liquids
c. Live Electrical Equipment
d. Combustible Metal
Identify letter “c” in Figure 6.

a. Ordinary Combustibles
b. Flammable Liquids
c. Live Electrical Equipment
d. Combustible Metal
Identify letter “f” in Figure.
Identify letter “c” in figure 1.

a. 60 degree elbow
b. 70 degree elbow
c. 80 degree elbow
d. 90 degree elbow
Identify letter “e” in figure 1.

a. Double Wye
b. Double Tee
c. Double Bend
d. Double Elbow
Identify letter “g” in figure 1.

a. Cleanout cap
b. Cleanout plug
c. Cleanout trap
d. Cleanout door a. Circuit Vent c. stack Vent
b. Branch Vent d. Main Vent
Identify letter “e” in Figure.
Identify figure “b” in Figure 2.

a. Conventional c. Pendent
b. Upright d. Horizontal
Sidewall
a. 130 mm c. 150 mm
Identify figure “i” in Figure 2. b. 140 mm d. 160 mm
a. Vertical Sidewall c. Concealed Horizontal
Sidewall Identify letter “h” in Figure 3.
b. Recessed Pendent d. Concealed
Sidewall
b. Equal to the total water supply fixture units
c. Twice the total demand per capita
d. Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses
Under what law did plumbing became a duly recognized profession by

the Philppine government?
a. National Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959
b. Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905
c. Jones Law of 1907
d. Republic Act 1378
In sizing the grease interceptors, four elements are being used. Two of
these elements are number of meals per peak hour and the waste flow
rate. What are the other two elements?
a. Slope and retention time
b. Storage factor and time of concentration
c. Retention time and storage factor
d. Percolation rate and time of concentration
a. Stop Coupling A type of drainage and venting system with universal branch line that is
b. Control Stop prohibited
c. Supply Flange a. Single c. Dependent
d. Tailpiece b. Dual d. Alternate
What is not needed to be installed when a combination standpipe

system is installed in accordance with the Fire Code?
a. Dry standpipe c. Sprinkler system
b. Wet standpipe d. Siamese connection
The appropriate sealant that will be used to cover void spaces between
pipes and sleeves through concrete floors in the ground
a. Bitumen c. Grease
b. Epoxy d. Putty
What is the minimum dimension for a turning space in a water closet

stall intended for disabled persons?
a. 2.00 m c. 1.00 m
b. 1.20 m d. 1.50 m
Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of

pipe should not be used in the excreta drainage system?
a. Vitrified clay pipe c. Galvanized
wrought iron
b. Hubless cast iron d. None of these
How Many Pieces of 100 mm PVC Pipe? Estimate the figure.
a. 14 c. 16 A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical
b. 15 d. 17 position.
a. Single hub c. Double tapped tee
How many Pieces of 50 mm G.I Pipe? Estimate the figure. b. Double hub d. All of these
a. 4 c. 6
b. 5 d. 7 What shape of signage is shown for mens showroom?
a. Square c. Triangle
How many pieces of 100 mm cleanout? Estimate the figure. b. Circle d. Rectangle
a. 11 c. 13
b. 12 d. 14 Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?
a. Antonio Mansueto Sr. c. Jesus Tanghal Dera
How many pieces of 50 mm tee? Estimate the figure. b. Comelio G. Odvina d. Catalino C.
a. 1 c. 3 Casupanan
b. 2 d. 4
Aside from galvanized steel, what is the other material for dry
Estimate the number of 20 mm to 12 mm bushing . Use the figure. standpipe that the Building Code allows?
a. 5 c. 15 a. PVC pipe c. PE pipe
b. 10 d. 20 b. Wrought iron d. Brass
PRACTICAL PROBLEM Pre-Board 1 Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from
meteoric, surface or underground sources?
What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is a. National Water Resources Board
located 23 meters or less above the Fire Service connection? b. Department of Health
a. 3 inches c. 5 inches c. National Standards for Drinking Water
b. 6 inches d. 4 inches d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Except on what fixture does the vent pipe opening from the soil or To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line each cleanout should be
waste pipe must not be below the weir of the trap? installed
a. Lavatory c. Bath tub a. In the direction of flow c. Vertically above flow line
b. Kitchen sink d. Water closet b. Opening upward d. All of these
When permitted by DENR, which of the following below is NOT used as What type of PVC female screws for water piping is prohibited under the
a basis in determining the type of the private sewage disposal system code?
to be used? a. Tapped c. Seamless
a. Soil Porosity b. Job fabricated d. Schedule 20 screws
b. Ground Water Level
c. Number of Occupants In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials
d. Location should not be used underground?
a. Vitrified clay pipe
How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water b. Hubless cast iron
pressure in all floors of a building that will be in accordance with the c. Galvanized wrought iron
Building Code? d. None of the above
a. Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required
What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the
Plumbing for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National main sewer shall discharge into an approved water tight
Plumbing Code of the Philippines? a. Septic tank c. Cesspool
a. Res. No. 2 c. Res. No. 4 b. Sump d. Leaching tank
b. Res. No. 1378 d. Res. No. 962
Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating
What should be done whenever a partition contains some piping and equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and similar equipment
runs parallel to the floor joist underneath? which require removal for servicing or replacement?
a. Notching should be introduced into the joist a. 2 ft c. 5 ft
b. Adjust the joist to make it perpendicular with the direction of pipe b. 1 m d. 0.3 m
c. Space the joist wider to accommodate the pipe
d. Double the joist When shall the installation of plumbing equipment to supply building or
structures from existing water supply system only be allowed to?
For new, additional or altered plumbing installation not exceeding 20 a. If the water demand is inadequate
units, the Building Code stated that a Licensed Master Plumber could b. Whenever the water supply is scantity available
sign and affix his seal on the following engineering documents except c. When there is always water in the main
a. Plumbing plan and layout d. When water is not available in the vicinity
b. Design analysis and plans of the original installation
c. Isometric drawing What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry
d. Guide specifications and bill of materials standpipes shall be equipped with?
a. Three-way c. Four-way
When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented? b. Two-way d. One-way
a. Between openings of vent pipes
b. Between any two consecutive inlet levels To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep
c. On stack vent wells for the abstraction of ground water will have to follow?
d. When serving two water closets at different levels a. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines c. Water Code of the
Philippines
What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is b. National Standards for Drinking Water d. Code of Sanitation
located more than 23 meters above the Fire Service connection?
a. 3 inches c. 5 inches According to Art 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 what scope of work in plan
b. 6 inches d. 4 inches preparation for new sanitary installations with more than 20 units does
a sanitary engineer differs with a Registered Master Plumber?
Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, a. Det. all drawings of septic tanks in the absence of disposal field
which of this subject was originally split into two subject? b. Sanitary plan, layout and details
a. Practical Problems c. Plumbing Code c. Cost estimate
b. Design And Installations d. Plumbing Arithmetic d. Isometric drawings of roughing in.
What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge Where should the overflow pipe lead for overhead tank installed on
of sanitary sewage from buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater buildings?
directly into the nearest sanitary sewer main? a. Soil stack c. Storm drain
a. National Pollution Control Commission b. Scuppers d. Gutter
b. Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
c. Department of Health According to the Fire Code of the Philippines what is the required slope
d. Department of Public Works of all horizontal runs of dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?
a. 10% c. 5%
Under the Accessibility Law, what is the minimum area of water closet b. 20% d. 2%
stalls?
a. 1.7 x 1.8 meters c. 1.5 x 1.8 meters What is the primary purpose of valving?
b. 2.0 x 2.0 meters d. 1.2 x 2.0 meters a. Change the direction of fluid flow c. Deliver fluid
b. Adjust pipe sizes d. Regular fluid flow
In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and
to have a convenient access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee What is the name of the washer that seals the bottom of a lavatory
recess vertical clearance that will be provided? bowl?
a. 0.50 m to 0.80 m c. 0.40 m to 0.70 m a. Cushion c. Delta
b. 0.60 m to 0.80 m d. 0.60 m to 0.70 m b. Compression d. Mack
What is the maximum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on What is the purpose of an air gap of a water distribution system?
wet standpipes? a. Dampens the shock wave created inside the water distribution piping
a. 12 meters c. 17 meters b. Ensures that water will not rise in the fixture into the water supply
b. 23 meters d. 25 meters outlet
c. Prevent domestic water in the building from flowing backwards and
What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign returning to the pipe main.
that will read "CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE"? d. Guards against siphonage
a. 20 mm c. 25 mm
b. ¼ inch d. 30 mm What happens when moist air is trapped in a horizontal vent pipe?
a. Can block the passage of warm air into the system
If ever pipes are to pass through masonry by using pipe sleeves, how b. Being dense, the plumbing system is disturbed
far must each pipe be from each other? c. Can cause corrosion on the pipe
a. Minimum of three diameters, center to center d. Can lead to the creation of vacuum spaces
b. Minimum of three diameters flushed from each hole
c. Minimum of 0.15 m on centers What type of leveler used by plumbers to install underground
d. Maximum of two diameters flushed from each hole plumbing?
a. Line level c. Grade level
How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 b. Pipe d. Standard level
otherwise known as the National Building Code limits the practice of
Master Plumber? Which of the following is NOT a cause why water closet flushes poorly?
a. 20 c. 5 a. Clogged flush Holes c. Vent is Clogged
b. 10 d. 50 b. Enough water in tank d. Partial drain blockage
What kind of joint is not allowed in cast iron pipe? What tool is favored by some plumber for cutting plastic pipe?
a. Welded c. Soldered a. Universal saw c. Adjustable wrench
b. Threaded d. Ball and Spigot b. Circle saw d. Pipe wrench
What is the maximum water pressure must standpipe fittings and When water heater is a combination potable water heater and space
connections must withstand to when ready for service? heater, ho must potable water be maintained?
a. 21 kg/cm² c. 15 kg/cm² a. At moderate temperature c. At a warm temperature
b. 34 kg/cm² d. 8 kg/cm² b. At a cool temperature d. Throughout the
system
What type of rigid copper pipe is the heaviest and is used for What step must be undertaken to avoid encountering airline cracks on
underground waste? the soldered joint of a hot water supply system when the water is
a. Type K c. Type DWV turned on?
b. Type L d. Type M a. Use a solder type that is suited for a particular fitting and pipe
b. Apply heat evenly on the fitting before placing the solder on slot
What device prevents excessive vacuum in a pressure vessel? holes
a. Vacuum pump c. Vacuum pressure preventer c. Thoroughly clean the joint to be soldered
b. Vacuum Breaker d. Vacuum relief valve d. Faucets should be opened on the downstream side to relieve
pressure on the line before soldering
What kind of pipe is generally designed for underground gas
distribution and for other underground services? On what point of the pipe cross-section is the pipes elevation referred
a. Wrought iron pipe c. Terra-cotta pipe to?
b. Plastic coated steel pipe d. Tin pipe a. Top of pipe c. Invert
b. Center of pipe d. Bottom pipe
What do lines on isometric drawing represent?
a. Valves and vents c. Pipe and fixtures Which are parts of water closet?
b. Pipe and fittings d. Fixtures ang fittings a. Mounting nut, housing, faucet, flange assembly
b. Closet Bolts, wax ring, seat, ballcock
Why is it that the house sewer is usually the first phase of the plumbing c. Nailing flange, sponge gasket, cross-bar strainer, overflow fitting
layout that must be installed? d. Metal washer, drain assembly, lift-rod, supply tubes
a. As basis of the basement elevation and plot plan of the building
b. Excavation of the building may be drained during inclement weather What is the CORRECT and MOST accurate way to measure out lengths
c. To serve as a starting point for the house drain of pipe?
d. To be the reference point of the building elevations a. center-to-face c. end-to-end
b. center-to-center d. end-to-center
Copper has several alloys such as brass that are used as a plumbing
materials. What is the principal alloy found in brass? What do you call the lines that are made of short and thick dashes and
a. Aluminum c. Nickel are used to show the location of recessed objects in the plan?
b. Zinc d. Tin a. Invisible c. Recessed
b. Cutting plane d. Hidden
What must a pipe pass through when it penetrates an exterior wall?
a. Control valve c. Adapter What plan are useful in planning the installation of sewers, water
b. Protection pad d. Sleeve services, building drains, and hose bibs?
a. Site plans c. Contour plans
What is the term given to the letter/number designation assigned to b. Floor plans d. Cross-section plans
each type of fixture?
a. Fixture schedule c. Fixture label Which fitting is NOT necessary in the installation of the house service?
b. Item number/letter d. Fixture ID a. Corporation stop c. Curb stop
b. Meter stop d. Water mater
What is the name of the process in which steel and wrought iron pipe
rust? Which of the following is NOT a type of sink?
a. Oxidation c. Tuberculation a. Service c. Flushing rim
b. Cavitation d. Sublimation b. Perforated d. Scullery
What device is used to raise the temperature of some of the domestic Which of the following methods of jointing plastics used for discharge
water supply for use in various fixtures? pipework systems is BEST described as a cold welding process?
a. Temperature increaser c. Thermostat a. Solvent welding c. Compression welding
b. Hot water heater d. Heating element b. Fusion welding d. Branch Welding
What is the name of the tool used to remove a bur from the inside of a What pipe is represented on drawing with alternating long and short
water pipe? dashes?
a. Pipe vise c. Pipe Offset a. Drain pipe c. Cold water pipe
b. Pipe Reamer d. Pipe Threader b. Hot water pipe d. Vent pipe
What is meant by the term plumbo-solvent? Which of the following illustrated in the plan bi circular template?
a. The ability of water to dissolve copper a. Side view 90 Degrees toward c. Plan view 90
b. The addition of chlorine to the water supply degrees down
c. The ability of water to dissolve lead b. Isometric 90 degrees up d. Plan view 90 degrees away
d. The use of lead-free solder fittings
What type of a joint is a compression coupling?
What tool is used to make holes in stainless steel sinks? a. Mechanical c. Illegal
a. Cutter wheel c. Bolt Cutter b. Threaded d. Screw
b. Wood chisel d. Knockout set
Which of the following does NOT determine the size of the vent pipe?
Which are prevented by fixture trap seals? a. Pressure of waste flow
a. Excessive draining c. Free-flowing b. Type of plumbing fixtures to be vented
effluents c. Maximum fixture unit load
b. Siphonage and backpressure d. Overflows d. Developed length of the vent pipe
What safety device should plumbing construction workers wear? Which of the water closets is the most efficient, the quietest and the
a. Gloves c. Belts most expensive?
b. Shoes d. Goggles a. Siphon jet c. Valve
b. Reverse trap d. Siphon action
What strength of a hook should you choose in selecting a hook and
chain that are to be used for lifting pipes? What thin line in the plan determine the depth requirements of sewers
a. A little bit stronger than the chain c. Same strength as a chain and water services?
b. Twice as strong as the chain d. Weaker than the a. cross-hatch c. broken
chain b. contour d. phantom
Which of the following does the feed cistern supply water? On the outside, a globe valve looks similar to what other valve?
a. The cold distribution pipework a. Stop and waste valve c. Gate valve
b. The hot Storage vessel b. Angle valve d. Check valve
c. A set of booster pumps
d. A WC pan or urinal What is the name of the tool used to remove pits or rough surfaces
from valve or faucet seats?
Which is NOT an essential need in designing and in reading a blueprint? a. Seat driver c. Seat dressing
a. Abbrevations c. Blueprint symbols b. Seat reamer d. Seat planning
b. Binoculars d. Mathematical table
When are traps prohibited?
a. If they are of inverted type
Which of the following is acceptable procedure when installing piping in b. If they do not depend on interior partitions or moving parts for action
a loadbearing wooden partition? c. If they are over 4 inches in diameter
a. Do not drill or notch the studs d. If they depend on concealed interior partitions or moving parts for
b. Drill a hole at the sides of the studs action
c. Make a notch not more than one-half the thickness
d. Drill hole through the center of the studs PRACTICAL PROBLEM Pre-Board 2
According to the international Plumbing Code, above what temperature What pipe indicated in the plumbing plan with a solid line?
can you consider water as hot water? a. Drain c. Vacuum
a. 60 deg C c. Above room b. Hot water recirculating d. Fire protection
temperature
b. 120 deg F d. 212 deg F What common support is used to keep vertical pipe in alignment?
a. Vent piping c. Horizontal
What cause majority of all accidents in plumbing work? b. Vertical d. Waste piping
a. Material defect c. Unsafe conditions
b. Unsafe acts d. Ignorance What tool is used to cut copper, brass, aluminum, or plastic tubing, and
thin-wall conduit?
What mechanical operation is done to cut or form the fixture or a. Hacksaw c. Pipe tap
individual parts of the fixture? b. Flaring tool d. Tubing cutter
a. Injection molding c. Reaming
b. Drawing d. Stamping What is the recommended support spacing of vertically installed pipe?
a. 4ft c. 6ft
What is the most appropriate method in the connection of a commercial b. 3ft d. 2ft
black steel pipe which is under 2 inches in diameter?
a. Caulking c. Welding If one of the two weights associated with cast-iron is service weight,
b. Soldering d. Threading what is the other weight?
a. Extra heavy weight c. Light weight
What is the best tool for cutting cast iron soil pipe that is rigidly in b. Double extra service weight d. Option 3
place?
a. Hacksaw What is the minimum length of time (in hours) before a jointed plastic
b. Soil pipe cutter pipe be subjected to pressure test?
c. Grinder a. 1 c. 2
d. Hammer and chisel b. 3 d. 4
The overflow passageway from a fixture must be connected to what What type of rigid copper pipe is lightweight?
portion of the plumbing system? a. Type DWV c. Type M
a. Bottom side of the fixture trap b. Type L d. Type K
b. Inlet side of the fixture trap
c. Upper side of the fixture trap What is the suitable gasket material for a flange union used in gasoline
d. Outlet side of the fixture trap conduction?
a. Metallic or rubber composition c. Rubber or
Why do most wall-hung urinals Not require a trap? asbestos sheet
a. They are designed to have integral trap b. Metallic d. Rubber or
b. Because such fixtures seldom receive solid waste asbestos composition
c. Traps are already provided down the soil pipe
d. Siphonic action that occurs in wall-hung urinals during flushing What kind of test is used in determining whether galvanized pipe is
prevents the usage of traps made of wrought iron or wrought steel?
a. Smoke c. Water
What type of pipe joints consists of a soft metal alloy of tin and lead b. Hammer d. Gas
with a low melting point?
a. Butt-weld When joints are necessary in a copper gas piping system, what type of
b. Solder solder must be used?
c. Threaded a. Hard c. Malleable
d. Compression b. Soft d. Ductile
What are designed to collect and drain water entering the soil? When fixtures are constructed of previous material, what specific
a. Catch basins condition is permitted?
b. Sewer pipes a. Unsatisfactory Quality
c. Subsoil drains b. Inaccessibility of parts to be cleaned
d. Drainage pipe c. Waste outlet that can retain water
d. Smooth substance
What tool is used to grip pipe and fitting when installing and removing
piping? What are the products of complete combustion of natural gas?
a. Pipe wrench a. Hydrogen and methane
b. Hacksaw b. Water vapour and carbon dioxide
c. Tubing c. Oxygen and carbon monoxide
d. Cutter vise d. Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Which of the following materials composition describe a 95/5 solder? To what purpose are faucet designed?
a. 95% tin-5% zinc a. Access to other fixtures
b. 95% lead-5% zinc b. Set up fast installation
c. 95% tin-5% antimony c. Provide for easy replacement and maintenance of parts
d. 95% lead-5% antimony d. Control the flow of water
What is the function of by pass valve? What tool is used for expanding the ends of lead pipe?
a. To control the flow of water a. Drift plug c. Dresser
b. To act as relief valve in case of failure of the other valves b. Turn pin d. Shave book
c. To equalize the pressure and temperature on both sides of the main
valve What kind of plumbing tool is cheaply used for cutting cast-iron pipes,
d. To act as balancing valve brick or stone?
a. Cold chisel c. Cape chisel
What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan having a series of dashes b. Diamond nose chisel d. Gouge
with letter V separating the dashes?
a. Vacant c. Vinyl In plumbing plan, what represents pipe going down with the open side
b. Vent d. Vacuum or sides of the circle being at the higher elevation?
a. Semicircle c. Solid circle
b. Broken circle d. Closed circle In a plumbing plan, how is the hot water return represented in between
dashes?
What device is used to ream burs out of pipe that has been cut? a. Single dot c. Continuous dotted line
a. Bolt cutter c. Wood chisel b. Double dot d. Triple dots
b. Pipe reamer d. Cutter wheel
Galvanized steel piping installed under a concrete floor slab within a
What is the tool for straightening or bending lead pipe? building shall __.
a. Bending pin c. Bending wrench a. Have a machine-applied coating c. Be installed
b. Coupling d. Offset without joints
b. Have a spiral wrap d. Be installed with
What part of a pipe curves like the neck of a goose, and is flexible? brazed joints
a. E-curve c. Gooseneck
b. Snake d. Auger Sheet lead used for flashing of vents terminals shall be not less than _
a. 2 lbs per sq. ft c. 4 lbs per sq. ft
Which of the following fixtures does NOT belong to the group. b. 3 lbs per sq. ft d. 5 lbs per sq. ft
a. Hose bibb c. Water cooler
b. Water spigot d. Water faucet Above all downstream piping for lawn sprinkler system atmospheric
vacuum breakers (in inches)
How should fixtures be located in order to essure of the most a. 1 c. 12
economical installation? b. 6 d. 24
a. Parallel to teach other c. Along a straight line
b. With less bends and curves d. As close together as Vents terminals in locations having minimum design temperatures
possible below 0 deg F shall be a minimum of _________.
a. 2 inches
In a plumbing plan which of the following is represented by double dots b. 4 inches
in between dashes? c. one pipe size larger than the required
a. Hot water return c. Vent d. A and C apply
b. Cold water d. Hot water
The maximum distance between manholes shall not exceed __
What tool is used to open plugged or sluggish drain piping? a. 50 ft c. 200 ft
a. Drain auger c. Hand-spinner drain cable b. 100 ft d. 300 ft
b. Force cup d. Plunger
The maximum discharge capacity (for intermittent flow only), in gallons
What is the most common repair required on fixture faucets? per minute, for one fixture unit is equal to ___
a. Replace washer c. Tighten the lock nut a. 7-1/2 gpm c. 30 gpm
b. Control water flow d. Replace steam b. 15 gom d. 50 gpm
packing
Macerating toilet system shall be restricted to single bathrooms for __
What chemical element in the steel increase the corrosion and stain- a. Private use c. No restriction
resistant qualities of the fixture? b. Public use d. Not allowed
a. Nickel c. Iron
b. Copper d. Aluminum Unions shall be installed in a water supply system within 12 inches of
a. A control valve c. Regulating equipment
What could be a solution to a restricted water flow of faucet? b. A house valve d. Transition fittings
a. Replace or filter screen
b. Smooth out lever nut The developed length from the fixture outlet of a bar sink to a receptor
c. Re-adjust valve shall not exceed __ ft?
d. Clean or replace hose head valve a. 6 c. 3
b. 5 d. 15
Other than making a quiet and peaceful house, what is prevented when
water hammer will be eliminated? Flexible corrugated connectors of copper or stainless steel for water
a. Slow flow of water c. Decrease in water heater connectors shall be limited to _______.
pressure a. 12 inches c. 24 inches
b. Damage to piping d. Lose of air b. 18 inches d. 36 inches
ventilation
Building sewers 8 inches or larger may have a slope of not less than ___
What type of shower provides a means for quick rinsing of a person's a. 1/16 inch per foot c. 1/4 inch per foot
skin that may have been exposed to a toxic or harmful chemical? b. 1/2 inch per foot d. 1/8 inch per foot
a. Health care c. Vanity
b. Emergency d. Quick Flaring tools are used to make joints for ___
a. Hard Type K copper tubing c. Yellow brass water piping
Riser diagram which are elevations or perspective views showing stacks b. Soft copper water tubing d. Aluminum water piping
an risers generally indicate what kind of jobs?
a. Simple c. Complicated Hard-drawn copper tubing, marked with a blue stripe, is referred to as
b. Non-complicated d. Easy ___
a. Type "K" c. Type "M"
Which can cause obstruction of the flow of wastes in a drainage piping? b. Type "L" d. Type "DWV"
a. Pocket of neutral pressure
b. Pressure differential Combination temperature and pressure relief valve shall be installed ___
c. Pocket of positive and negative pressures a. On all non-storage-type water heaters
d. Pocket of low or high pressure b. Based on their listing requirements and the manufacturer's
instruction
Which of the following statements is NOT true in water heaters? c. Within 3 inches to 6 inches of the water heater
a. The discharge pipe from a relief valve must be trapped. d. In lieu of pressure-relief valves
b. When water heaters are installed in locations where leakage of the
tank or connections will cause damage, the water heater must be Sumps for macerating toilets shall be __
installed in a pan. a. Above ground
c. All water heaters must be provided with an approved, self-closing b. A minimum of 10 gallons
(levered) pressure relief valve and a temperature relief valve, or a c. Watertight and gastight
combination thereof. d. In the same room as the toilet
d. Water heaters must be protected to prevent siphoning of its
contents. Condensate from fuel-burning condensing appliances shall be collected
and discharged ____
What minimum clear distance is required whenever the water service a. To a planter box to a public way
supply pipe will be laid on the same trench within the sewer line? b. To an approved plumbing fixture or disposal area
a. 2 Foot c. 3 Foot c. Directly connected to the building sewer
b. 1 Foot d. 2 1/2 Foot d. All of these
With few exceptions, all horizontal drainage piping shall be provided a. Control valve c. Backwater valve
with a cleanout at ___ b. Check valve d. Solenoid valve
a. Each 45-degree fitting c. Each offset
b. Its upper terminal d. All of these Whenever practicable, all piping receiving chemical waste shall be ___
a. Concealed c. Covered
CPVC water pipe may be used for hot and cold water distribution b. Readily accessible d. In clear view
systems ___
a. In residences only c. Below ground only All malleable iron water fittings shall be ___
b. Within a building d. Above ground only a. 2 inch or smaller c. Flanged
b. Galvanized d. Removed
The color stripe on type "K" hard-drawn copper tubing is ___
a. Green c. Red Except for plastic pipe, in lieu of water test, drainage piping may be
b. Blue d. Yellow tested with__
a. Air c. Smoke
A drainage stack extends 14 stories above the building drain and is b. Ether d. Gas
served by a parallel vent stack. A relief yoke vent connection between
the vent stack and the drainage stack is required at ___ Horizontal vent pipes shall be level or so graded as to drip back by
a. Floors 5 and 10 c. Floors 4 and 10 gravity to ___
b. Floors 4 and 9 d. Floors 5 and 9 a. The main vent pipe
b. The drainage pipe they serve
The available pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the highest c. The loop vent
supply outlet, 36 feet above the water meter, the pressure would be __ d. The main soil stack
psi
a. 62 c. 116 One factor for determining the size of a vent pipe is ___
b. 44 d. 80 a. Its accessibility c. The type of building
b. Its length d. The price of material
If, due to structural conditions, horizontal vents are less than 6 inches
above the overflow rim of the fixture, the horizontal portion shall be Water lifts, expansion tanks, cooling jackets, sprinkler system, drip or
installed with ________. overflow pans, and other similar devices that discharge clear
a. Venting material and fittings wastewater into the building drainage system shall ________.
b. Drainage material and fittings and grade to drain a. Be directly trapped
c. Smaller diameter piping b. Be discharged into an interceptor
d. Larger diameter piping c. Discharged into an indirect waste receptor
d. Be individually vented
Water valves 2-1/2 inches and larger may have bodies that are ___
a. Galvanized c. Aluminum core Copper tubing used for water piping under concrete slab within a
b. Die-cast d. Cast iron building shall be __.
a. Installed with brazed joints with cast brass fittings
A water piping system with a pressure of 110 psi will require a(an) ___ b. Protected with a factory applied coating
a. Reduced pressure backflow device c. Installed without joints where possible
b. Extra-heavy pipe and fittings d. Installed with Type K copper tube with brazed joints
c. Pressure regulator and strainer
d. Pressure-relief valve The drainage line from an ejector shall be provided with a ________.
a. Backwater or swing check valve, and gate valve
ABS and PVC DWV piping installation shall be limited to structures of b. Backwater valve or double check valve and globe valve
_______. c. Backwater valve, gate valve and flange
a. Noncombustible construction c. Two stories in d. All of these
height
b. Unlimited height d. Combustible construction All receptors receiving the discharge from indirect waste piping shall be
_______.
The acceptable fitting for connecting a horizontal drain line with a. Approved for the proposed use
another horizontal drain line is a __ b. Shaped and sized to prevent splashing or flooding
a. Sanitary tee c. Combination Y and 1/8 bend c. Located where they are readily accessible for inspection and cleaning
b. Cross tee d. Side inlet 1/4 d. All of the above
bend
A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or
A standpipe for a clothes washer shall have a minimum and maximum nuts with opposite screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it
length of _____. is possible to connect two metal rods and regulate the length and
a. 4 in. and 12 in. c. 18 in. and 24 in. tension of this rods?
b. 18 in. and 30 in. d. 12 in. and 36 in. a. Vice grip c. Turnstile
b. Union patente d. Turnbuckle
Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers shall not be subjected to ___
a. Back pressure c. Use in a laboratory What do you call a liquid waste ( without urine/ industrial waste)
b. Hot water d. Intermittent use discharges into the sewer?
a. Gray water c. Black water
The size of the yoke vent that making the yoke vent intersects with the b. Storm water d. Ground water
drainage stack is __
a. Not less in diameter than either the drainage or the vent stack, A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each
whichever is smaller other?
b. A minimum of 4 inches a. Gang c. Battery
c. Two pipes sizes larger than the drain line b. Series d. None
d. Two pipes sizes smaller than the drain line
How do we size sewage pits?
No drain, overflow, or relief vent from a water supply system. or any a. Volume of solid waste only
other discharges under pressure shall be discharge to the drainage b. Volume of liquid waste
system c. Volume of solid, liquid and storm
a. By means of indirect waste through an airgap or airbreak d. None of these
b. By direct connection
c. Through the garbage disposal A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of
d. With a branch wye tailpiece water:
a. Tee c. Wye
What is the process by which suspended matter in sewage subsidies b. Cross tee d. Elbow
and is deposited by gravity?
a. Clarification c. Dilution What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron pipe?
b. Filtration d. Sedimentation a. Handsaw c. Chisel and
hammer
Immediately ahead of each water-supplied appliance and each slip joint b. Hacksaw d. Snap cutter
or nonmetallic water supply connection required a ______.
What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary b. Topography d. Water (demand)
uPVC pipes?
a. Thickness c. Outside diameter The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by?
b. Nominal diameter d. Color a. Class c. Thickness
b. Schedule d. Gauge
Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal for?
a. Oxygen pipe c. Gas pipe What should not be permitted to cross a beam?
b. Electrical conduit d. Water Pipe a. Soil pipe c. Water pipe
b. Electrical wiring d. AC ducts
When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to
supply higher levels?
a. Pneumatic pump c. Jet pump
b. Sump pump d. Booster pump
What is the color of communication line piping?

a. White c. Gray
b. Orange d. Silver
A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes?

a. Coupling c. Tee
b. Nipple d. Elbow
What do you call a control valve used to shut off at the water supply to
a building in case of emergency. It is installed at a water service pipe
and operated by means of long key inserted through a curb box?
a. Curb cock c. Cock stop
b. Corporation stop d. Emergency cock
Opening use to received pipes?

a. Vertical shaft c. Ducts
b. Pipe chase d. Raceway
How do you connect PPR?

a. Mechanical fastener c. Fusion welding
b. Solvent d. Coupling
Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of?

a. Fixtures c. Water pipe
b. Electrical wiring d. Pump
During the site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will
cross a beam, what is the best advice he can do?
a. Resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go across the
beam without affecting it
b. It doesn't matter anyway, let the master plumber handle it. PRACTICAL PROBLEM Pre-Board 3
c. Drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and
pass through. Just make sure that the hole is precisely in the middle to How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron pipes?
avoid the bars to be hit in. a. Coupling c. Structural
d. Simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway compression gasket
b. Elbow d. Polymer compression gasket
A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste? central sewage booster
a. Centrifugal pump c. Rotary pump Alternative to the conventional septic tank?
b. Sump d. Central sewage booster a. Aerobic treatment system c. STP
b. Cistern d. Landfill
A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of
two pipe fittings? Where is water meter located?
a. Nipple c. Coupling a. Right after the main distribution line connection
b. Supply pipe d. Close nipple b. Beside the water pump
c. Right side of the water pump or in it's flow direction
What is used in water pipelines to absorb the shock caused by water d. None of these
hammering?
a. Shock regulator c. Water regulator A connection to the public sewer, or private sewage disposal system, is
b. Air chamber d. Shock absorber system required for ___
a. Buildings with plumbing fixtures
A plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids b. Buildings with emergency drain systems
before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Except for one; c. Buildings with storm drain systems
a. Trap seal c. Grease recovery d. Buildings with or without plumbing fixtures
devices
b. Grease interceptors d. Grease converters A combination building sewer is (a)___
a. Combination of all sewer and drainage piping from inside and outside
This material is used in threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage of the building
a. Polymer b. Building sewer that conveys industrial waste and domestic sewage
b. Elastomeric gasket c. Building drains that convey waste and storm water
c. Teflon d. Building sewer that conveys both sewage and storm water
d. Structural polyester thread
The joint of a wall-hung lavatory, where it is in contact with the wall,
Valve permitting a gas or liquid to flow in 1 direction? shall be ___
a. Check valve c. Angle valve a. smooth c. concealed
b. Globe valve d. Gate valve b. painted d. watertight
A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap? What type of valve in a water system combines to protect against
a. Firehouse c. Lavatory faucet excessive temperature and pressure build-ups?
b. Bibcock d. Garden hose a. Temperature and pressure relief valve
b. Stop valve
One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source c. Tempering valve
is? d. Temperature relief valve
a. Water (potability) c. Budgetary cost
What delivers water under pressure? b. Key cock d. Faucet
a. Ejector c. Pressure controller
b. Sump pump d. Centrifugal pump What pipe carries potable water from the water meter or other source
of water supply to a building or other point of use or distribution on the
What type of sewage has not received any treatment? lot
a. Crude c. Clarified a. Building supply c. Water distributor
b. Oxidized d. Carbonized b. Liquifier d. Water regular
What type of valve that will be used for all the outlets in a stand pipe Which of the following does NOT constitute a clean out?
a. Ball c. Gate a. Removable fixture trap c. Water faucet
b. Check d. Globe b. Removable plug or cap d. Water closet
Which of the following does NOT belong to sump pump system? Which of the following is NOT a basic component to a plumbing system?
a. Sump pit c. Discharge piping a. The drainage and vent system
b. Sump pump d. Hinged covers b. Water service pipe and distributing pipes
c. Pollution Control
When a trench is backfilled, at what intervals must the fill material be d. Plumbing fixtures
compacted?
a. Every 4 inches c. Every 6 inches If there are five or more branch intervals located above a horizontal
b. Every 12 inches d. Every 8 inches offset of a drainage stack, what must be made of the offsets?
a. Option 3 c. No more than 22
What do you call a receptacle installed to collect and drain store water 1/2 degrees
from an open area? b. Eliminated d. Vented
a. Combination Sewer c. Area drain
b. Split drain d. Floor drain What do you call the water that stands in or passes through the
ground?
What device is often used to connect an appliance to a gas source? a. Artesian c. Deep well
a. Flexible connector c. PVC pipe b. Surface d. Ground
b. Iron pipes d. Gas hose
Through what means must waste of food handling equipment
What valve of faucet closes automatically when released manually? discharge?
a. Timed shut-off c. Supply valve a. Vertical gap c. Indirect Waste pipe
b. Slope valve d. Quick closing valve b. Grease interceptor d. Direct connection
When plastic pipe is joined with cast-iron pipe, which of the following What must the interceptors used in bottling establishment be capable
types of joints is acceptable? of separating from the other solids before discharging the waste into
a. Caulked c. Threaded the drainage system?
b. Solvent weld d. Mechanical a. Oil c. Bottled fluids
b. Flammable materials d. Broken glass or
Which of the following is required in the installation of a storm drainage other solids
system?
a. 90 degrees bends c. Blind plugs What must be fitted on a fixture that is equipped with threads for a
b. 45 degrees bends d. Cleanouts garden hose?
a. Check valve c. Air gap
Which of the following types of traps allowed? b. Backflow preventer d. Vacuum breaker
a. Traps which depend upon moving parts to maintain a seal
b. P-traps Which of the following is NOT allowed in the construction of a storm
c. Crown-vented trap water drainage system?
d. Bell traps a. Schedule-40 plastic fittings
b. Cast-iron fittings
What is that portion of rainfall or other precipitation which runs off over c. Drainage fittings that are commonly used for sanitary drainage
the surface of the ground called? d. Fittings that retard the flow of storm water
a. Surface water c. Run-off water
b. Rain water d. Ground water What is the ideal inside diameter of cesspools?
a. 10 ft c. Not more than 5 meters
What screened vent shall be used to vent the covers of gravity storage b. 3 meters d. Not more than 6 ft
tank of potable water supply?
a. Return-bend pipe c. Horizontal nipple Ferrous gas piping installed underground in exterior locations shall have
b. Upright pipe d. Circuit vent at least ____.
a. One double swing joint c. 1 foot of earth cover
Connections between drain and floor outlet plumbing fixtures must be b. Two condensation drip leg d. Four 90-degree elbows
made with which of the following?
a. Mechanical joints c. Schedule-40 joints A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its entire length ____.
b. Electrometric seal d. Floor flanges a. May exceed the maximum horizontal length limited by code
b. Will be a better workmanship job
What pressure exist without any flow motion? c. Will increase the venting efficiency
a. Static c. Adiabatic d. Will reduce the cost of installation
b. Stagnate d. Pore Water
The vertical distance between a fixture outlet and the trap weir shall
Which of the following types of work required a plumbing permit? not exceed ____.
a. The replacement of a faulty gate valve a. 18 inches c. 12 inches
b. The replacement of an electric water heater b. 36 inches d. 24 inches
c. The clearance of the drain stoppage
d. The replacement of the faucet stem A plumbing vent shall terminate not less than ____.
a. 3 feet from an air intake
What do you call the vertical distance between the crown weir and the b. 10 feet from an air intake
top of the dip of a trap? c. 1 foot above the roof
a. Airbreak c. Trap seal d. 5 feet above a window
b. Airgap d. Critical level
The minimum size of gas piping supply to a mobile home is ____.
What do you call the pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a a. 3/4 inch c. 2 inches
plumbing fixture to the trap? b. 1/2 inch d. 1 inch
a. Outflow c. Head Tubing
b. Tailpiece d. Connector Because of structural conditions, a 4-inch house drain is installed with a
slope of 1/8 inch per foot. This installation will result in a(an) ____.
What valve is similar to a compression cock but has a screw outside for a. Increased scouring and cleansing action
a connection of water hose? b. Reduction in fixture unit loading allowance
a. Tap c. Hose bibb c. Separation of solids and liquid
d. Increased allowance in fixture unit loading a. 6 feet c. 3 feet
b. 10 feet d. 2 feet
An ejector discharge line shall be provided with a _______.
a. Gate valve only The sizing of gas vents for category II, III and IV shall be in accordance
b. Backwater valve and gate valve with ____.
c. Backwater valve only a. The manufacturers guide c. The gas company
d. Swing check valve and a globe valve b. The manufacturers instructions d. The vent
connector company
Single-wall metal pipe shall be constructed of ____ not less than 0.0304
inch thick. Under no circumstances may gas appliance pressure regulators be
a. PVC Sch 40 c. Copper sheet metal vented ____.
b. Galvanized, sheet steel d. Cast iron a. To the gas utilization equipment flue or exhaust system
b. Using black iron pipe
The aggregate cross-sectional area of all vents for a system with a c. To the combustion chamber near the pilot
required 4-inch sewer shall be at least ____. d. To the atmosphere
a. 12.56 square inches c. 7.06 square
inches A water system containing storage water-heating equipment will
b. 4 square inches d. 18 square inches require a ____.
a. Listed combination temperature and pressure relief valve
Each drainage stack that extends 10 or more stories above the building b. Check valve
drain shall be served by ____. c. Hot water return line
a. Cleanouts at each floor c. Extra-heavy fittings d. Mixing valve
b. A parallel vent stack d. Straps every 5
feet Which is not one of the components of plumbing?
a. Water Supply Distribution System
The terminal end of the drain for a pressure-relief valve shall not be _ b. Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
a. Painted c. Threaded c. Storm Drainage System
b. Reamed d. Open d. Electrical Piping System
Vitrified clay building sewer pipe and fittings are ____. Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb
a. Unrestricted in use for drain lines additional oxygen for better taste.
b. Unrestricted in use for vent lines a. Aeration c. Chlorination
c. Approved for use inside of buildings and aboveground b. Sedimentation d. Filtration
d. Approved for use at least 12 inches belowground
Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included
Leaks in gas piping shall be located by applying ____. a. Evaporation c. Precipitation
a. Fire or acid to the pipe joints b. Condensation d. Hydration
b. Potable water to the interior of the piping tubing
c. Soapy water to the exterior of the piping To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid
d. A noncorrosive leak detection fluid or ______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings.
a. Solvent c. Packaging
Three-quarter inch or 1-inch gas piping installed horizontally shall be b. Teflon d. Electrical
supported at intervals not to exceed ____.
a. 6 feet c. 8 feet There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns.
b. 4 feet d. 5 feet Which is NOT the reason?
a. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars
Copper tube and fittings used for drainage and vent piping installed b. The size of the columns will be larger
aboveground shall be at least ____. c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
a. Type DWV c. Type K d. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
b. Type L d. Type M
NAMPAP means?
Cast-iron soil pipe stacks shall be supported at ____. a. National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines
a. Their base and each floor c. Intervals of 5 feet b. National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines
b. Intervals of 10 feet d. Every other story c. National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines
Concealed slip joint connection require a (an) ____.
a. 8 x 12 access panel c. 12 x 12 access A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system
panel indicates a poor venting system. This poor venting system is caused by:
b. 10 x 12 access panel d. 18 x 18 access a. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
panel b. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe
c. Wrong choice of vent type
Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through ____ and ____ d. Inadequate drain pipe
walls.
a. Concrete, masonry c. Wood, concrete A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed
b. Ceiling, wooden d. Floor, concrete in front of the last fixture of the battery.
a. yoke vent c. stack vent
Nonmetallic shower sub-pans or linings may be built up on the job site b. circuit vent d. relief vent
of not less than ____.
a. Three layers of 15 pound felt c. Four layers of 15 Water is treated by giving ________________ to kill the harmful bacteria
pound felt present and to cure the turbid taste or “mud taste”, remove clay, salts,
b. Two layers of 15 pound felt d. One layer of 15 pound felt iron, etc. commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.
a. Chemical powder c. Bacteria
A ____ trap is not self-cleaning b. Chemical treatments d. None of these
a. Plaster c. Bell
b. Cast-iron d. Grease A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a
horizontal waste branch.
A water heater vent may have one offset of not more than 60 degrees a. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination
from the ____. b. 4”x4” Tee
a. Heater c. Roof c. 4”x2” Tee
b. Horizontal d. Vertical d. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination
One material not approved for the installation of an external trap for a Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound called the ____________
urinal is ____. a. Water hammer c. Water desalination
a. ABS c. Drawn-brass tubing traps b. Water pressure d. None of these
b. Cast brass d. Cast iron
Advantage of Using Rain water is?
The maximum distance a gas shutoff valve may be from a gas a. Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system
appliance (except for range and dryer connectors) is ____. b. Water is available everyday
c. Water that is natural and purified by natural means By regulation, the minimum design pressure in distribution system is?
d. None of the above a. 20 psi c. 35 psi
b. 30 psi d. 40 psi
Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water
purification, which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and All valves controlling the supply of a fire sprinkler system should be:
Rusting & clogging of steel pipes, which is the best solution for this a. Gate c. Indicating
problem? b. Labeling d. Insulating
a. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to
achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.) A fire sprinkler head has a k-factor of 7.6. what is the flow rate at 15
b. Chlorination for removing salt contents psi?
c. Aeration a. 24.3 c. 41.3
d. None of the above b. 29.4 d. 57.1
Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an If a plumbing plan scaled as 1:10,000, then 10 cm x 20 cm catchment
even distribution to outlets? area in the plan is equal to ____ m^3 of rainfall in actual for every hour?
a. at the trunk ducts Assume 100 mm/hr rain intensity.
b. at a practical location at angles and elbows a. 300,000 m^3
c. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet b. 200,000 m^3
d. at the air boot fitting c. 400,000 m^3
What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but
not exceeding 3 inches? Why is rainwater leaders are often not included as part of the sanitary
a. Nipple c. Coupling drainage system?
b. Union d. None of the these a. Not to overload the sewerage system.
b. Rainwater has no cleansing effect.
Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking because of c. Volume of water is unpredictable.
several contaminants from the water source present in the d. Excessive rainwater hinders the treatment of the sewage.
environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be safe for
drinking has to undergo water purification in several stages. Because of What kind of pipe usually used as leaders in tall buildings?
several contaminants, water undergoes several stages. What is a stage a. Wrought iron pipe c. Copper pipe
in water purification, which removes mineral deposits, salts, heavy b. Plastic pipe d. Cast iron pipe
metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained?
a. carbon filtration c. ultraviolet radiation In what instances that a mechanical drainage will be used?
b. aeration d. reverse osmosis a. The volume of sewage is excessive.
b. Pump or ejectors are readily available.
The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable c. Building is provided with basements and subbasements.
water d. Drainage cannot be affected by gravity.
a. water plumbing pipes
b. water distribution pipes What is the recommended distance above the flood level rim of a unit
c. hot or cold water line for a vacuum breaker to be installed?
d. water supply pipes a. 6 in. c. 9 in.
b. 4 in. d. 12 in.
Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet
standpipe at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq. mts. Where should gate valve be used?
a. 132 liters per minute c. 155 liters per a. In between the main supply line and pump line.
minute b. After the water meter.
b. 112 liters per minute d. 126 liters per c. After the entrance of the street water main.
minute d. At the midpoint between the corporation stop and the curb stop
It is customary that a full open type of valve is used in several locations Why must basement water supply must be properly graded and
in a water distribution system. Which location in the following list DOES aligned?
NOT require one? a. To pitch the water lines to one low point.
a. On every hose bibb b. It is convenient to provide a drum valve to make it possible to drain
b. On water supplies to pressurized tank the entire water system.
c. On the water service pipe near the source connection c. To eliminate the danger of property damage.
d. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service d. All of the above.
In a water system with constant water supply supplying series of What is that it is not good practice to use a gate valve on a lawn
plumbing fixtures, water supply drop is experience when the fixtures in sprinkler?
the series are simultaneously opened. Which poor design in the a. It is expensive. c. It will fail to close tightly.
plumbing system causes this? b. It is bulky. d. It is hard to operate
a. Choice in the system of water distribution
b. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe In what ways must the water distribution system be suspended from
c. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously the basement ceiling in large concrete buildings?
d. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes a. Using lead pipings
b. Using wooden plugs
In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every c. Using eye log bolts
water heater requires a full open valve. Which of the following in the list d. Iron inserted on the tough floor sheeting and slushed into the
is a full open valve? concrete slab
a. check valve c. globe valve
b. ball valves d. angle valve Damage to property leaking points, trapped piping and water hammer
in a water system are attributed to ____.
To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to a. Poor workmanship c. Poor materials
dissolve out soluble constituents. b. Poor design d. Poor planting
a. Aeration c. Sand filter
b. Aquifer d. Leach Careful installation of the water supply distribution is essential. Which
statement differs among the group?
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage a. Sufficient grade and proper alignment
treatment plant b. Short offsets and unnecessary fittings
a. Sludge c. Effluent c. Careful installed connections
b. Scum d. Waste water d. Adequate size
What is the number one reason why pumps cavitate?

a. Low pressure
b. Air leak in the suction line
c. Plugged suction strainer PRACTICAL PROBLEM Enhancement Test
d. Electric motor driving at an RPM that is too low
1.ABS piping is used mainly for 18.Another name for bituminized-fiber fittings is
a. Drainage waste and venting a. ABS fittings c. Tar fittings
b. Water supply b. Orangeburg fittings d. Terra-cotta fittings
c. Flexible well piping
d. Fittings 19.What is used to join bituminized-fiber pipe to other pipe material?
a. Adapter c. Wye
2.ABS Piping shall be supported at b. Coupling d. Stretcher
a. 2 foot intervals c. 6 foot intervals
b. 4 foot intervals d. 8 foot intervals 20.The purpose of the knobs on the fittings is to
a. Align the fitting when it was being molded
3.When cementing ABS pipe, how long should the plumber wait the b. Provide a safe place to strike the fitting when driving it on
handling joints after the initial assembly? c. Provide a spot to place stone under when leveling
a. 2 c. 30 minutes d. Provide a handhold
b. 1 d. 3 minutes
21.What is the term used for asbestos cement pipe?
4.After assembly, how long should the plumber should the plumber wait a. Orangeburg pipe c. Terra-cotta
before the water testing ABS pipe? b. Transite pipe d. Tar
a. 30 minutes c. 12 hours
b. 2 hours d. 24 hours 22.A length of asbestos cement pipe is
a. 4 feet b. 5 feet c. 8 feet d. 10 feet
5.Polyethylene piping is used extensively for __________.
a. Hydraulics c. Radiant heating elements 23.What must be worn when machining asbestos cement pipe?
b. Well piping d. Pressure piping a. Loose clothing c. Apron
b. Respirator d. None of the above
6.The _______ of all plastic pipe materials is much greater than
comparable metal pipe. 24.One of the traditional materials used is made of clay, cast into
a. Corrosion rate c. Expansion rate length of 75 centimeters and treated with glazing compound used for
b. Friction loss d. Weight sewer lines.
a. Lead Pipe c. Vitrified Clay Pipe
7._______in 10 and 20 feet lengths and is used above and below ground. b. Asbestos Pipe d. Copper Pipe
Type PVC is used for cold water supply lines. Type CPVC is used for cold
and hot water lines and is temperature-rated up to 180 deg. 25.Highly resistant to most acid wastes and a durable material for
a. Rigid plastic pipe c. Flexible copper tubing underground installations.
b. Rigid copper tubing d. Galvanized steel a. Blue Pipe c. Clay Pipe
pipe b. Orange Pipe d. Black Pipe
8.The best polyethylene pipe will not withstand working pressure 26.It is the oldest plumbing material used by ancient Egyptians, Greek
greater than: Romans; builders other as soil and waste pipe.
a. 60 psi c. 120 psi a. Black Pipe c. Lead Pipe
b. 80 psi d. 160 psi b. Blue Pipe d. Copper Pipe
9.PVC plastic pipe may be threaded if 27.Made of mild steel soaked in a die and 6.00 meters long pipe is
a. A well-worn threading die is used corroded by alkaline and acid water.
b. It is schedule #80 or heavier a. Galvanized Steel Pipe c. Clay Pipe
c. It is no heavier than standard weight b. Asbestos Pipe d. Copper Pipe
d. Plastic dies are used
28.Its quality is better than the steel pipe more resistant to acid waste
10.The plastic pipe material requiring the most care in installation is than the steel pipe.
a. ABS c. PVC or CPVC a. Clay Pipe c. Lead Pipe
b. Polyethylene d. Polybutylene b. Copper Pipe d. Galvanized Wrought Iron
Pipe
11.Hangers for plastic pipe should
a. Allow the plastic slide through 29.It is an expensive type of pipe make of an alloy of zinc and copper
b. Be the wire type mixed at 15% and 85% proportions respectively.
c. Restrict the movement of the pipe a. Orange Pipe c. Brass Pipe
d. Be grounded b. Black Pipe d. Blue Pipe
12.What should be used to join PVC or CPVC to a high-pressure metal 30.It is a durable corrosive-resistant material, easily installed compared
pipe? other types of pipe.
a. Adapter c. Transition fitting a. Plastic Synthetic Pipe c. Clay Pipe
b. Coupling d. 90-degree elbow b. Copper Pipe d. Lead Pipe
13.Bituminized-fiber pipe is made from 31.Has gained widespread acceptance after it has been proven to be a
a. Wood fibers and tar c. ABS plastic superior sewer and cold-water pipe line.
b. Tar-coated clay d. Vitrified clay a. Plastic or Synthetic Pipe c. Lead Pipe
b. Asbestos Pipe d. Clay Pipe
14.Which of the following bituminized-fiber pipe sizes and lengths is not
correct? 32.The proportioned fresh mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water
a. 2” diameter by 5’ long c. 4” diameter by 8’ long that can be molded to any desired shape.
b. 3” diameter by 5’ long d. 5’ diameter by 5’ long a. Welded c. Knot
b. Brazed d. Concrete
15.A length of 4-inch bituminized-fiber pipe sizes and lengths is not
correct? 33.The material used for concreting mixed with water, acts as the
a. 6.6 pounds c. 14.6 pounds bonding material for the aggregates.
b. 11.6 pounds d. 21.6 pounds a. Epoxy c. Cement
b. Rugby d. Solvent
16.How are fiber pipe and fittings joined together?
a. A standard plastic pipe coupling is used 34.A riser diagram can be illustrated using either a:
b. A coupling with a 2-degree internal taper is used a. plain view or isometric view c. side view or
c. Portland cement and straight-wall couplings are used isometric view
d. Threaded couplings are used b. plan view or side view d. none of these
17.How are small changes in direction made in the pipe wrench? 35.The abbreviation ADA means:
a. Shoring jacks are used to bend the pipeline a. Americans with Disabilities Action c. Americans with Disabilities
b. The pipe may be pried over with a shovel and then held in place with Act
rocks b. Americans Disabled Action d. American Disabled Act
c. 5-degree couplings are used to make small changes in direction
d. The pipe is bent with heat 36.The safe oxygen level of a confined space is between:
a. 19.5% & 23.5% c. 20% & 24%
b. 19% & 23% d. none of these
37.An extension ladder must extend above a roof by at least:

a. 2’-0” c. 3’-0”
b. 1’-0” d. 4’-0”
38.Small level used by plumbers is known as a:

a. transit level c. laser level
b. torpedo level d. plumb bob
39.Asbestos cement pipe may be joined to other pipe material by suing:

a. Reducer c. Clamps
b. Adapter d. Sleeves
40.Length of pipe are joined together with couplings and _______.

a. Pipe cement c. Rubber rings
b. Pipe adapter d. Bearings 56.ASPE Decision Tree: Information a in Figure 1
a. Specific water volume c. Sufficient rainfall
41.Long runs of pipe may be bent slightly at the ________. b. Add additional collection surface d. Backup water
a. Seams c. Tee
b. Wye d. Coupling 57.ASPE Decision Tree: Information b in Figure 1
a. Specific water volume c. Sufficient rainfall
42.Bends are available in 22 ½ degrees, 45 degrees and _________ b. Add additional collection surface d. Backup water
a. 5 degrees c. 11 ¼ degrees
b. 7 ½ degrees d. 92 degrees 58.ASPE Decision Tree: Information c in Figure 1
a. Calculate tank capacity
43.How far is the sealing ring positioned from the end before assembly? b. Add additional collection surface
a. 4” b. 2 ½” c. ¾” d. ¼” c. Specific water volume
d. Backup water
44.The purpose of rolling the rubber ring back and forth on the pipe end
is to: 59.ASPE Decision Tree: Information d in Figure 1
a. Remove twists c. Remove imperfections a. Specific water volume c. Sufficient rainfall
b. Spread the joint compound d. Stretch the ring b. Add additional collection surface d. Backup water
45.After a piece of pipe is cut on the job, what must be done? 60.ASPE Decision Tree: Information e in Figure 1
a. It must be field-machined a. Calculate tank capacity
b. The pipe must be cleaned b. Add additional collection surface
c. Nothing, it is ready to be assembled c. Specific water volume
d. It must be painted d. Backup water
46.After a piece of pipe has been cut, the hole is cleaned out with a:
a. Pipe reamer c. Pipe cleaner
b. Pipe taper d. Hole cleaner
47.A small piece of pipe with threaded both ends.

a. Coupling c. Union
b. Nipple d. Tee
48.Which of the following is not an advantage of glass pipe?

a. Corrosive resistance c. Strength
b. Product purity d. Locating stoppages
49.Glass pipe will withstand heat up to

a. 212 degrees c. 350 degrees
b. 250 degrees d. 450 degrees
50.Pitch and drainage may be attained with ______ if necessary.

a. Beveled spacers c. Pipe bending 61. Identify “a” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site - load
b. Drainage fittings d. None of the above pipes.
a. Safe c. Sound
51.Which of the following is not available as gasket material for glass b. Unsafe d. Unsound
pipe?
a. Asbestos c. Teflon 62. Identify “b” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site - load
b. Neoprene d. Pyrex glass pipes.
a. Safe c. Sound
52.Which of the following testing procedures is not recommended for b. Unsafe d. Unsound
glass pipe installation?
a. Air pressure c. Shaking 63. Identify “c” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site - off load.
b. Water pressure d. Visual inspection a. Safe c. Sound
b. Unsafe d. Unsound
53.The expansion of glass pipe is approximately
a. 4 times that of steel pipe c. 1/4 times that of steel pipe 64. Identify “d” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site - off
b. 1/2 times that of steel pipe d. The same as steel pipe load.
a. Safe c. Sound
54.Hangers for glass pipe must be b. Unsafe d. Unsound
a. Cast iron c. Very tight
b. Padded d. Rigid 65. Identify “e” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site – on site
transport.
55.When working on a pipeline which carries acid a. Load c. Optional
a. No precautions need to be taken b. Unload d. Expensive
b. Loosen all hangers first
c. Flush the system completely with water 66. Identify “f” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site – pipe
d. None of the above stacks on site.
a. Safe c. Optional
b. Unsafe d. Expensive
67. Identify “g” in Figure 2: Handling and storing on site – off 77. Identify letter “d” in Figure 5
load. a. Suction Pump
a. Load c. Optional b. Ladder Rung
b. Unload d. Expensive c. Foot Valve
d. Float valve
68. In Figure 3. Estimate the number of pieces of 100 mm PVC

pipe.
a. 13 pcs. c. 15 pcs.
b. 14 pcs. d. 16 pcs. 78. Identify letter “a” in Figure 4
a. Pressure Relief Valve c. Gate valve
69. In Figure 3. Estimate the number of pieces of 50 mm b. Check Valve d. Alarm Check Valve
Galvanized pipe.
a. 4 pcs. c. 6 pcs. 79. Identify letter “b” in Figure 4
b. 5 pcs. d. 7 pcs. a. Pressure Relief Valve c. Gate valve
b. Check Valve d. Alarm Check Valve
70. In Figure 3. Estimate the number of pieces of 100 mm
cleanout. 80. Identify letter “c” in Figure 4
a. 9 pcs. c. 11 pcs. a. Pressure Relief Valve c. Gate valve
b. 10 pcs. d. 12 pcs. b. Check Valve d. Alarm Check Valve
71. In Figure 3. Estimate the number of pieces of 50 mm tee. 81. Identify letter “d” in Figure 4
a. 1 pcs. c. 3 pcs. a. Pressure Relief Valve c. Gate valve
b. 2 pcs. d. 4 pcs. b. Check Valve d. Alarm Check Valve
72. In Figure 3. Estimate the number of 20 mm to 12 mm 82. Identify letter “e” in Figure 4
bushing. a. Flexible Connector
a. 12 pcs. b. Check Valve
b. 13 pcs. c. Gate valve
c. 14 pcs. d. Alarm Check Valve
d. 15 pcs.
a. Automatic faucet is a water conservation faucet that eliminates water
waste at the faucet
b. Swimming pool covers that reduce evaporation and can warm pool
water to reduce water, energy and chemical costs.
c. Low flow taps in wash basins.
d. Garden hose nozzles that shut off water when it is not being used,
instead of letting a hose run.

a. Automatic faucet is a water conservation faucet that eliminates water
waste at the faucet
b. Swimming pool covers that reduce evaporation and can warm pool
water to reduce water, energy and chemical costs.
d. Garden hose nozzles that shut off water when it is not being used,
instead of letting a hose run.
73. Identify letter “a” in Figure 5 85. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 11
a. Suction Pump a. Automatic faucet is a water conservation faucet that eliminates water
b. Pressure Tank waste at the faucet
c. Foot Valve b. Swimming pool covers that reduce evaporation and can warm pool
d. Ladder Rung water to reduce water, energy and chemical costs.
74. Identify letter “b” in Figure 5 d. Garden hose nozzles that shut off water when it is not being used,
a. Suction Pump instead of letting a hose run.
b. Pressure Tank
c. Foot Valve 86. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 10
d. Ladder Rung a. Automatic faucet is a water conservation faucet that eliminates water
waste at the faucet
75. Identify letter “c” in Figure 5 b. Swimming pool covers that reduce evaporation and can warm pool
a. Suction Pump water to reduce water, energy and chemical costs.
b. Pressure Tank c. Low flow taps in wash basins.
c. Foot Valve d. Garden hose nozzles that shut off water when it is not being used,
d. Float valve instead of letting a hose run.
76. Identify letter “e” in Figure 5 87. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 9
a. Suction Pump a. Waste water reuse or recycling systems, allowing: Reuse of
b. Pressure Tank graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of
c. Ladder Rung wastewater through purification at a water treatment plant.
d. Foot valve b. Rainwater harvesting.
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers.

graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of
b. Rainwater harvesting.
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers. 96. In Figure 6. Identify letter “A”
a. Top of trench c. Width of trench
89. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 7 b. Length of trench d. Cover of trench
graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of 97. In Figure 6. Identify letter “B”.
wastewater through purification at a water treatment plant. a. 300 mm c. 600 mm
b. Rainwater harvesting. b. 457 mm d. 914 mm
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers. 98. In Figure 6. What is the maximum of “A”
a. 300 mm c. 600 mm
90. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 6 b. 457 mm d. 914 mm
graywater for flushing toilets or watering gardens. Recycling of 99. In Figure 6. What is the depth of “c”?
wastewater through purification at a water treatment plant. a. 304 mm c. 600 mm
b. Rainwater harvesting. b. 457 mm d. 914 mm
d. Weather-based irrigation controllers. 100. In Figure 6. What part is “c”?
a. Earth fill c. Filter material
91. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 5 b. Fill material d. Cover
b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain 101. In Figure 6. What part is “b”?
"wetting effectiveness" while using less water. a. Earth fill c. Filter material
c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles b. Fill material d. Cover
d. Low-flush toilets and composting toilets. 102. In Figure 6. What is the minimum slope of trench?
a. 0.5% c. 2%
92. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 4 b. 1% d. 2.5%
b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain 103. In Figure 6. What is the maximum slope of trench?
"wetting effectiveness" while using less water. a. 0.5% c. 2%
c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles b. 1% d. 2.5%
d. Low-flush toilets and composting toilets. 104. Where bell hole is present?
a. Pipe c. Trench
93. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 3 b. Fixture d. Cistern
b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain 105. When conducting a water test on a pipe laid in a trench, how
"wetting effectiveness" while using less water. long must the water been in the pipe prior to starting test?
c. Dual flush toilets created by Caroma includes two buttons or handles a. One hour c. 15 minutes
to flush different levels of water. b. 30 minutes d. No time requirements
106. When a backfilling a trench, the fill material should be
94. IAPMO Green Mechanical and Plumbing: INITIATIVE 2 installed in layers. How thick should each layer be?
a. Raw water flushing where toilets use sea water or non-purified water. a. 4 inches c. 8 inches
b. Faucet aerators, which break water flow into fine droplets to maintain b. 6 inches d. 12 inches

b. Low-flow shower heads sometimes called energy-efficient shower
heads as they also use less energy.
107. How many water closet required for 1000 males in a theater?
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
108. How many water closet required for 1000 females in a
theater?
a. 13 b. 14 c. 15 d. 16
109. How many water urinals required for 1000 in a theater?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
110. How many lavatories required for 1000 males in a theater?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
111. How many lavatories required for 1000 females in a theater?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
a. S trap c. ¼ S trap
b. ¾ S trap d. Running trap
127. What is the name for ½ S trap?

a. Running trap c. Semi S tRap
b. Deep seal Trap d. P Trap
128. What type of wrench should be used for tightening plastic

threaded joints?
a. Pipe wrench c. Adjustable wrench
b. Strap wrench d. Basin wrench
129. What type of pipe threader is used where there is enough

room to make a complete revolution
a. Stock and die threader c. Fine pipe threader
b. Three way threader d. Ratchet type
threader
130. How do you call the tool used for cutting external pipe
threads?
a. Pipe cutter c. Pipe stock and die
b. Pipe threader d. Pipe ratchet cutter
112. What is the water bill consumption of ½ diameter of pipe for 131. What is the standard length of plastic or synthetic pipe?
residential with 14 cubic meter consumption? a. 2000 mm c. 4000 mm
a. Php 295.00 c. Php 318.00 b. 3000 mm d. 5000 mm
b. Php 308.00 d. Php 348.00
132. What type of PVC pipe is used on sanitary drainage system?
113. What is the water bill consumption of 1” diameter of pipe for a. Series 1000 c. Series 3000
residential with 45 cubic meter consumption? b. Series 2000 d. Series 4000
a. Php 1441.50 c. Php 1661.50
b. Php 1551.50 d. Php 1771.50 133. A plumbers snake is:
a. Closet Auger c. Stick
114. What is the water bill consumption of ½” diameter of pipe for b. Rod d. Cobra
government with 28 cubic meter consumption?
a. Php 681.60 c. Php 701.60 134. If the plan is green plumbing, then the plan is a
b. Php 691.60 d. Php 711.60 a. Separate plan c. Auxiliary plan
b. Integrated plan d. Sanitary plan
115. What is the end to center measurement of a 6 foot length of
pipe and a 6 inch, 90 degree Pyrex elbow? 135. What paint is sued in a steel water tank to resist corrosion?
a. 6’ – 6” a. Epoxy paint c. Enamel
b. 6’ – 9” b. Latex d. Red Oxide
c. 6” – 9 3/16”
d. There is not enough information given to answer the question. 136. In plumbing installation, what portion of pipeline do you need
to provide airbreak?
116. Hanger spacing for glass pipe should be a. Faucet installation c. Water closet
a. 8 to 10 feet c. Every 15 feet b. Indirect water connection d. Trap conversion
b. 4 to 6 feet d. 18 to 24 feet
137. What is the number of threads for a 1 inch pipe?
117. The weight of 2 inch glass pipe is a. 8 c. 14
a. 0.172 pounds per foot c. 3.11 pounds per foot b. 11 ½ d. 18
b. 1.13 pounds per foot d. 11.5 pounds per foot
138. A gate valve in which two pieces of bronze wedge fits
118. Gas welding uses _______ and _________ to obtain high against the seat the restrict the flow.
temperature. a. Split wedge disk gate valve c. Full gate valve
a. Acetylene, Air c. Oxygen, Acetylene b. Single disk gate valve d. All of the Above
b. Natural gas, Hydrogen d. Methane, Oxygen
139. What will you when you found out that the outlet flow of the
119. The metal of the pipe and the fitting is called: hot water or faucet is low?
a. Base metal c. Root bead a. Check if the heater is tuned on or plugged
b. Weld reinforcement d. None of the above b. Close and open the valve
c. Call the RMP
120. Steel pipe may be ______ welded or _______ welded. d. Replace the faucet
a. Arc, gas c. Arc, chemical
b. Hammer, gas d. Chemical, gas 140. What will be the least condition before doing the excavation
work?
121. The two types of welds are: a. Equipment to be use
a. Root and butt c. Fillet and Butt b. Water level
b. Reinforcement and pass d. Upbead and Forehead c. Material and backfill present in the area
d. None of the Above
122. A socket fitting requires a
a. Fillet weld c. Butt weld 141. What type of valve that is used for controlling fluid flow?
b. Solder weld d. Backhand weld a. Check valve c. Gate Valve
b. Foot valve d. Globe Valve
123. Framing squares may be used to
a. Support the pipe c. Hang the pipe 142. A top view of a house that is cut in a height of 1.20 m.
b. Align the pipe and fittings d. None of these a. Plan c. Floor Layout
b. Floor plan d. Section
124. A short weld that holds the fittings in the line is called a
a. Root bead c. Reinforcement 143. Which of the following is the economical way to remove
b. Tack weld d. Solder weld mineral salt deposits in shower head?
a. Prick shower holes with pin
125. What can be a problem with S and ¾ traps? b. Put a filler
a. Lack of durability c. Replace a shower head
b. Loos of trap seal due to back pressure d. Replace riser
c. Loss of trap seal due to siphonage
d. Obtaining materials 144. It is a tool for measuring the elevation.
a. Dumpy c. Spirit level
126. What type of trap is used in a horizontal line?
b. Stadia Rod d. All of these b. supply line d. branch line
145. What is the standard height of water closet for handicapped
person? 159. What is the use of air chamber?
a. 300 mm c. 400 mm a. water hammer arrestor c. pressure break point
b. 350 mm d. 450 mm b. water choke point d. part of the design
146. The shape of vertical piping maybe a 160. One gallon per minute is equals to ________ liters per second.
a. Square c. Round a. 0.063 c. 0.306
b. Rectangle d. All of these b. 0.630 d. 0.036
147. What is the other term for one eight bend fitting? 161. Minimum supply pipe for lavatory using Galvanized Iron is ______
a. Combo c. Tee wye a. 12 mmØ c. 25 mmØ
b. Wye combination d. Wye bend b. 19 mmØ d. 15 mmØ
148. An eye protection device with flexible frame, they are 162. Minimum supply pipe for lavatory using PPR PN 20 is ___________.
secured on the face with an elastic headband? a. 20 mmØ c. 32 mmØ
a. Face shield c. Shield b. 25 mmØ d. 15 mmØ
b. Goggles d. Mask
163. In DWV system, what is the minimum size of vent pipe for 30 DFU
149. What is the fitting used for the inlet of a septic tank? using commercially available materials?
a. Tapped Tee c. Wye fitting a. 63 mmØ c. 76 mmØ
b. Sanitary tee d. Elbow b. 51 mmØ d. 110 mmØ
150. What type of pipe is used in LPG gas piping? 164. Minimum trap and trap arm size for lavatory as per Plumbing Code
a. Copper tube c. PVC Pipe of the Philippines.
b. Polypropylene Random d. Polybutylene a. 38 mmØ c. 51 mmØ
b. 32 mmØ d. 63 mmØ
165. Minimum trap and trap arm size for floor drain as per Plumbing
Code of the Philippines.
a. 51 mmØ c. 76 mmØ
b. 38 mmØ d. 32 mmØ
166. Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a clean out at
its upper terminal and each run of piping which is more than 15 meters
in total developed length shall be provided with a cleanout and at every
___________
length or a fraction thereof.
a. 15 meter c. 12 meter
b. 25 meter d. 20 meter
167. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line Jess than

_________ in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
a. 1.5 meter c. 1.2 meter
b. 2.5 meter d. 2.0 meter
168. Cleanouts may be omitted on short horizontal drainage pipe

installed at a slope of seventy two (72) degrees or less from the vertical
line (or an angle __ bend).
a. 1/5 bend c. 1/2 bend
b. 2/5 bend d. ¼ bend
Isometric Drawing of two toilets for public use.
169. Such valve shall remain sufficiently open during periods of low
151. What material is applied under the flange for installation onto a flows to avoid screening of ________ and fibrous materials and shall not
lavatory and/or sink? restrict capacities or cause excessive turbulence during peak loads.
a. Plumber's putty c. Rubber gasket a. Backwater Valve c. Angle Valve
b. Rubber washer d. Pipe joint compound b. Gate Valve d. Blow Off Valve
152. How many lavatory sinks in figure above? 170. What is meant by ANSI?
a. 2 c. 3 a. American National Standard Institute
b. 1 d. 4 b. Armenian National Standard Institute
c. Afghanistan National Standard Institute
153. What is the total WSFU for two lavatories for public use? d. Association of National Standard Institute
a. 4WSFU c. 3 WSFU
b. 2 WSFU d. 8 WSFU 171. What is meant by ASTM?
a. American Society of Testing Materials
154. What is meant by AC? b. American Society of Tested Materials
a. Air Chamber c. Acquired Chamber c. Afghanistan Society of Testing Materials
b. Alternating Current d. Air Cap d. Association of Severe Testing Materials
155. In figure above. A calculate the total WSFU, if WC= 5 and LAV= 2. 172. IAPMO means?
a. 14 WSFU c. 12 WSFU a. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
b. 7 WSFU d. 10 WSFU b. International Association of Plumbing and Master Plumber Officials
c. International Association of Plumbing and Master Electrician Officials
156. Calculate the total DFU as shown in figure above 1-A, WC = 6, LAV d. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanic Officials
= 3 and FD = 2?
a. 20 DFU c. 18 DFU 173. What UL stands for?
b. 11 DFU d. 20 WSFU a. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Incorporated
b. United Laboratories
157. For 30 DFU connected in the plumbing system, what would be the c. Unilab
minimum soil pipe d. Ultra Laboratory
could be used as per the Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines? 174. ISO refers to?
a. 100mmØ c. 75 mmØ a. International Standard Organization
b. 90 mmØ d. 63 mmØ b. International Specification Organization
c. International Synchronization Organization
158. In figure above, 40 mmØ GIP cold water line is called. d. International System Organization
a. distribution line c. water main line
175. PNS means?
a. Philippine National Standard c. Philippine National
System
b. Philippine Network System d. Philippine National
Specification
176. FS means?
a. Federal Specifications c. Federal System
b. Filipino Standard d. Federal Standard
a. pipe wrench c. pipe cutter
177. Commonly used materials for water supply system available in the
b. hammer d. tube holder
market.
a. Plastic and Galvanized Iron Pipes
190. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in
b. Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipe
figure below can you name the type of tool is it?
c. Black Iron Pipe
d. Vitrified Clay Pipe
178. In plumbing bench marking I.E. means.

a. Invert Elevation c. Internal Elevation
b. Industrial Engineering d. Inner Elevation
179. A device installed in a drainage system to prevent reverse flow. a. straight pipe wrench
a. Backwater Valve c. Blow off Valve b. pipe wrench
b. Stop gate d. Gate Valve c. adjustable wrench
d. vise grip
180. One (1) water meter, one (1) water closet, one (1) lavatory, one ( l)
shower head and drain tor a bathtub or shower stall, one ( 1) kitchen 191. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in
sink, one ( 1) Laundry tray and three ( 3) floor drains ________ (4) figure below can you name the type of tool?
faucets/hose Bibb.
a. Plumbing Unit c. Appliance for connection
b. Set of fixtures d. Group of fixtures
181. A water seal in form of U-shape pipe that will allow water and
waste to pass thru but prevent gases and vermin inside the DWV
system from slipping backwards into the house.
a. trap c. baffle a. heavy-duty pipe cutter
b. filter d. backflow preventer b. vise grip
c. adjustable wrench
182. _____ is backflow caused by a negative pressure (i.e., a vacuum or d. wrench
partial vacuum) in a public water system or consumer’s potable water
system. The effect is similar to drinking water through a straw. 192. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in
a. Backsiphonage c. Free flow figure below can you name the type of tool?
b. Suction d. backflow
183. _____________ is the art and science of creating and maintaining

sanitary conditions in buildings used by humans. It is also the art and
science of installing, repairing, and servicing in these same buildings a
plumbing system that includes the pipes, fixtures, and appurtenances
necessary for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and
water-carried waste. a. channel-lock pliers
a. Plumbing c. Mechanical b. pliers
b. Sanitary d. Chemical c. long nose plier
d. wrench
184. In safety tips, electric power tools with abrasive cutting wheels
should be properly________. User shall wear eye protection and gloves. 193. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in
a. grounded c. oiled figure below can you name the type of tool?
b. reamed d. sealed
185. The maximum spacing for rainwater leaders (downspouts) is ___

feet.
a. 75 c. 65
b. 80 d. 70
186. The recommended standard is 150 square feet of roof area to __

square inch of leader area.
a. 1 in² c. 1.5 in²
b. 2 in² d. 2.5 in² a. swaging tools
b. hand taps
187. The instrument for measuring relative humidity is called a ______. c. allen wrench
a. hygrometer c. ohmmeter d. punchers
b. manometer d. ammeter
188. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in figure below can you name the type of tool?
figure below can you name the type of tool?
a. ballpeen hammer c. pipe reamer

b. hammer d. tube
a. pipe and bolt threading machine
b. welding machine
c. lathe machine
d. glider
a. heavy duty chain wrench

b. adjustable wrench
a. adjustable wrench c. chain block
b. internal wrench d. closet auger
c. channel-lock pliers
d. basin wrench
a. torque wrench
a. spud wrench b. Philip Screw driver
b. internal wrench c. Flat screw driver
c. adjustable wrench d. closet auger
d. basin wrench
a. flaring tool
a. strap wrench b. vise grip
b. internal wrench c. plunger
c. adjustable wrench d. lever type tube bender
d. spud wrench
a. lever type tube bender

a. quick acting tube cutter b. vise grip
b. vise grip c. pliers
c. adjustable vise grip d. flaring tool
d. spud wrench
205. A _______________ for use with brass pipe in a regular pipe vise is
199. The plumber’s toolbox contains several different types of tools; in made by cutting a pipe coupling in half lengthwise and then lining it
figure below can you name the type of tool? with sheet metal.
a. friction clamp c. pliers
b. vise grip d. flaring tool
a. closet auger
b. sewer rod
c. flat sewer rod
d. fishing rod

a. spiral ratchet pipe reamer

206. In figure above, how many p-traps are needed for the system?
b. chisel
a. 4 c. 6
c. plumb
b. 2 d. 3
d. lever rod
207. Length measured along the center line of the pipe and fittings.
a. Developed Length c. Horizontal
Distance
b. Length d. Straight line b. Storm drain d. Indirect waste pipe
208. A straight line that passes through the center of a circle and 223. The accumulated suspended solids of sewage deposited in tanks,
divides it in half. beds or basins, mixed with sufficient water to form a semi liquid mass.
a. Diameter c. Horizontal line a. Sludge c. Grease and oil
b. Diagonal line d. Broken line b. Floating scum d. Silt
209. Any physical connection between a city water supply and any 224. The vertical main of a system of soil, waste or vent piping.
waste pipe, soil pipe, sewer, drain, or any private or uncertified water a. Stack c. Leader
supply. Any potable water supply outlet which is submerged or can be b. Downspout d. Riser
submerged in waste water and/or any other source of contamination.
a. Cross connection c. Permanent Connection 225. Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere (may be
b. Linear Connection d. Center tap termed a negative pressure).
a. Vacuum c. Low pressure
210. A device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water to a b. High pressure d. Atmospheric pressure
fixture for flushing purposes; powered by direct water pressure.
a. Flushometer valve c. Float valve 226. A vent which is connected into the same stack into which the
b. Foot valve d. Gate valve fixtures discharge. Serves more than one fixture, it is one type of circuit
vent.
211. A device located at the bottom of the tank for flushing water a. Loop vent c. Stack vent
closets and similar fixtures. b. Vent stack d. Wet vent
a. Flush valve c. Float valve
b. Gate valve d. Check valve 227. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent
stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in stacks.
212. A plumber licensed to install and to assume responsibility for a. Yoke vent c. vent vent
contractual agreements pertaining to plumbing and to secure any b. Stack stack d. Loop vent
required permits.
a. Master Plumber c. Sanitary Engineer 228. _______is defined as the gravitational force exerted on a given
b. Journeyman plumber d. Mechanical Engineer mass at a particular location.
a. Weight c. Acceleration
213. The piping from the roof which carries rainwater. b. Mass d. Gravity
a. Downspout c. Roof Drain
b. Gutter d. Storm drainage 229. _______is defined as mass per unit volume.
a. Density c. Acceleration
214. Any pipe which conveys to the building drain or building sewer the b. Weight d. Specific weight
discharge of one or more water closets and/or the discharge of any
other fixture receiving fecal matter, with or without the discharge from 230. _______referred to as weight density is defined as the weight per
other fixtures. unit volume.
a. Soil pipe c. Indirect waste a. Specific Weight c. Acceleration
pipe b. Mass d. Density
b. Waste pipe d. Storm drainage pipe
231. _______is defined as the force per unit area.
215. Drain pipe which receives one or more wastes which require a. Pressure c. Acceleration
treatment before entry into the normal plumbing system; the special b. Weight d. Density
waste pipe terminates at the treatment device on the premises.
a. Special waste pipe c. Indirect waste 232. An act to regulate the trade of master plumber.
pipe a. RA 1378 c. PD 1096
b. Soil pipe d. Combine drainage b. RA 7920 d. RA 1596
pipe
233. Persons applying for admission to the examination as herein
216. Any pipe installed in a vertical position or which makes an angle of provided, shall, prior to the date of the examination, establish to the
not more than 45° from the vertical. satisfaction of the Board of Examiners, that he:
a. Vertical pipe c. Horizontal pipe a. Is at least __________ years of age;
b. Slant pipe d. Leader b. Is a citizen of the Philippines;
c. Is of good moral character
217. Biological decomposition of organic matter with the production of d. Is at least a high school graduate;
ill smelling products. It usually takes place where there is a deficiency e. Has at least five years of experience in actual plumbing work under
of oxygen. the supervision of a registered master plumber.
a. Putrefaction c. Digestion a. twenty one c. nineteen
b. Aeration d. Liquifaction b. eighteen d. twenty
218. A receptacle which receives the discharge of a drainage system or 234. RA 1378 was approved on _________________
part thereof, and is designed and so constructed to separate solids from a. June 18, 1955 c. June 18, 1945
liquids to discharge into the soil through a system of open-joint or b. June 18, 1935 d. June 18, 1965
perforated piping, or into a disposal pit.
a. Septic Tank c. Holding Tank 235. What is the discharge rate of a fixture with a drainage fixture unit
b. Sewage Pit d. Lagoon of 6 Fu?
a. 2 cu ft/ min c. 6 cu ft/ min
219. What is the equivalent of Roman Numeral for February 19, 2023 b. 4 cu ft/ min d. 8 cu ft/ min
a. II.XX.MMXXIII c. II.XX,MMXXIII
b. II.XIX,MMXXIII d. II.XIX.MMXXIII 236. Which of the following is NOT the way to prevent backflow?
a. Backpressure c. Airgap
220. It is a pipe or opening that brings outside air into the plumbing b. Backwater pressure d. Check valve
system and equalizes the pressure on both sides of a trap to prevent
trap seal loss. 237. This type of pump contains an impeller mounted on a rotating
a. vent c. tube shaft. The rotating increases the velocity of the water while forcing the
b. standpipe d. trap water into casing, converting the velocity of the water into higher
pressure.
221. A brewery plant requires a piping system to convey beer, ale,
spirituous liquor and distilled water. What kind of pipe to be used?
a. black tin pipe c. Cast Iron Pipe
b. Copper Pipe d. Terra-cotta Pipe
222. Also called house sewer. That part of the horizontal piping of a
drainage system extending from the building drain, storm drain and/or
sub-soil drain to its connection into the point of disposal, and carrying
the drainage of but one building or part thereof.
a. Building sewer c. Waste pipe
a. flange c. union
b. socket d. bushing
252. The extended portion of the pipe that is closed on one end to
which no connections are made on extended portion.
a. house drain c. blind end
b. building sewer d. pipe run
253. A type of urinal in which the bowl is elongated and attached to the
floor. A front place conceals the internal elements of the urinal located
at the lower part of it.
a. wall hung urinal c. stall urinal
b. with pedestal urinal d. trough urinal
254. Gas appliance connectors shall pass through any of the following
a. Reciprocating pump c. Screw Pump except.
b. Gear pump d. Centrifugal pump a. contracts c. fireplaces
b. vehicle signs d. grease trap
238. A bidet is a plumbing fixture used for washing the
a. body c. head 255. Which of the following does not require a display of license.
b. external genitalia d. foot a. contracts c. fireplaces
b. vehicle signs d. grease trap
239. It is considered as plumbers friend.
a. force cup c. force cup 256. An interceptor located inside the building and having a flow rate
b. plumber apprentice d. journeyman less than 50 gpm is a
a. contracts c. fireplaces
240. Which will cause a slower drain in the floor drain? b. vehicle signs d. grease trap
a. poor venting system
b. significant volume of suds 257. A device located at the bottom of a flush tank for flushing water
c. accumulation of foreign debris in the pipe closets and similar fixtures.
d. all of these a. flapper c. gate
b. float d. flushometer
241. What is the recession in a wall for holding pipes and conduits 258. A wet vent may
passing from floor to floor? a. serve only one bathroom group
a. sleeve b. vent c. chase d. yard b. allows for water closets to be connected at different levels.
c. accept drainage from fixtures including water closet
242. What will be the basis in the design of water piping system in d. extend from the connection of the dry vent down to the lowest
localities where the water pressure is fluctuating all throughout the fixture drain connection
day?
259. Water hammer arrester shall conform to
a. time of the day when the maximum pressure is available
a. ASSE 1405 c. ASSE 1010
b. minimum pressure available
b. ASSE 1015 d. ASSE 1250
c. maximum pressure available
d. number of household in the area using water
260. A vent pipe serving a single island fixture must extend _____ before
offsetting horizontally or vertically downward.
243. What must the interceptors used in bottling establishments be
a. 4" c. 8"
capable of separating from other solids before discharging the waste
b. 6" d. just above the drainage
into the drainage system?
outlet
a. broken glass or other solids c. bottled fluids
b. flammable materials d. oil
261. Refers to the actual installation and configuration of construction
or placement.
244. Which of the following is not an element in the computation of
a. As built c. Grains capacity
grease interceptors?
b. Flow rate d. Alkalinity
a. waste flow rate c. diameter of inlet pipe
b. storage factor d. retention times
262. Negatively charged ion in a solution.
a. Anion c. Alkalinity
245. Which of the following also serves as drains?
b. Automatic softener d. Brine
a. common vents c. wet vents
b. dry vents d. relief vents
263. A fully automatic water softener regenerates at regular intervals,
without attention, to provide a continuous supply of
246. Which of the following is a common form of protection from
soft, conditioned water.
corrosion of pipes passing through concrete?
a. protective handling c. protective
wrapping
b. protective coating d. protective
264. The capacity to neutralize acid, usually because of the presence of
concreting
bicarbonate or carbonate ions.
247. What do you call the pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a
plumbing fixture of a trap?
a. connector c. outflow
265. The process of taking up a substance into the physical structure of
b. tailpiece d. head tubing
a liquid or solid by a physical or chemical action but without
a chemical reaction.
248. Which is NOT a plastic pipe?
a. Absorption c. Backwashing
a. polybutylene c. polyethylene
b. Adsorption d. Bacteria
b. polyvinyl chloride d. black steel
266. The process by which molecules, colloids, and/or particles adhere
249. What delivers under pressure?
to the surfaces by physical action but without a chemical reaction.
a. ejector pump c. pressure controller
a. Absorption c. Backwashing
b. sump pump d. centrifugal pump
b. Adsorption d. Bacteria
250. A type of valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a
267. After the ion exchange capacity of the water softener resin is
rotating drilled ball that fits tightly against a resistant seat in the valve
exhausted, it is necessary to regenerate the resin so that its original
body.
capacity may be restored. A very important step in this process is called
a. angle c. globe
“backwashing,” which is accomplished by reversing the flow of
b. ball d. butterfly
the water through the resin. This upward flow of water carries out to the
251. A fitting with a projecting collar along the edge used on installation drains any dirt and oxidized iron collected on top of the resin bed.
requiring increased area coverage for added mechanical strength.
Backwashing also prevents the resin from becoming packed or 285. Which water treatment method used into turn hard water into soft
channeled. water?
a. Absorption c. Backwashing a. zeolite process c. aeration
b. Adsorption d. Bacteria b. filtration d. sedimentation
268. Fittings installed at the bottom of the water closet. 286. Which fixture uses flush valve?
a. flange c. cap a. lavatory c. urinal
b. plug d. elbow b. laundry tray d. bidet
269. A type of bathtub which is permanently attached or built into the 287. Are open or closed tanks containing dozens or hundreds of slowly
walls and floors of the bathroom. rotating disks covered with a biological film of microorganisms.
a. recessed c. wall mounted a. biofilter c. biomediator
b. wall hung d. floor mounted b. bioreactor d. bioinventor
270. A valve installed on hot water heater tank to release the buildup of 288. Refers to the treatment of contaminated soil in a large plastic
temperatures or pressure inside the tank. covered tank.
a. float valve a. bioventing c. biocycle
b. temperature pressure relief valve b. biological recycling d. bioremediation
c. shutoff valve
d. thermostat 289. Where do you install a float valve?
a. lavatory c. soil pipe
271. Part of roofing or area gutter system that takes the water from a b. cistern d. sitz bath
storm drain or other disposal system.
a. Leader c. Downspout 290. What is the appropriate location of back vent?
b. Conductor d. All of the above a. at the drain side of a trap
b. at the crown weir of trap
272. It is due to the weight of atmosphere on the earth surface. c. just below the flood level rim of the fixture
a. atmospheric pressure c. absolute pressure d. at the fixture side of trap
b. gauge pressure d. back pressure
291. What method of testing used in sanitary drainage system?
273. A faucet in which flow of water is controlled by means of washer a. water pressure test c. smoke test
that is forced down onto its seat. b. hydrostatic test d. air pressure test
a. gate c. quick opening
b. compression d. butterfly valve 292. A gooseneck is a
a. kind of faucet
274. A faucet to which a hose may be connected. b. flexible tube that connects water service pipe to the water main
a. bibb c. tap c. P-trap
b. hose bibb d. gooseneck d. All of these
275. A water system used when there is insufficient water, except: 293. A service tee has ______.
a. gravity tank c. direct distribution system a. both ends externally threaded
b. pressurized tank d. none of the above b. both ends internally threaded
c. one end internally threaded and the other end externally threaded
276. A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or more d. no threads on both sides
to convey water to fixture branches or group of fixtures.
a. downfeed pipe c. riser 294. Which part of water and distribution system is the largest?
b. water branch pipe d. none of the above a. riser c. building supply pipe
b. fixture supply pipe d. fixture branch
277. Which of the following is not included in half bath set up pipe
a. Water closet c. lavatory
b. Shower d. faucet 295. The definition of battery of fixtures considers the ff except:
a. dissimilar fixtures
278. A piping material made from mild steel that is drawn through a b. similar fixtures
die and welded. It is dipped in bath of zinc, which treatment serves to c. any two or more fixtures
some degree the pipe against the effects of acids. d. adjacent fixtures
a. Galvanized steel pipe
b. Galvanized wrought iron pipe 296. Double offset may be used the ff ways except:
c. Cast iron pipe a. connect in succession in order to avoid vertical obstruction
d. Stainless steel pipe b. used avoid horizontal obstruction such as beams
c. used as trap substitute
279. A property of pipe having the ability to resist being worn away by d. connect soil stack to a vent stack
friction when rubbed with another object.
a. hardness c. tear resistance 297. How developed length is measured?
b. abrasion resistance d. flow resistance a. measured along the installed length of pipes and fittings
b. measured along the pipes only
280. What type of support used in horizontal pipings? c. length of fitting only
a. clevis c. trapeze d. total sum of pipe diameters
b. u-bolt d. all of these
298. Airbreak is applied in what component of the plumbing system?
281. Which condition is included in the definition of the word insanitary? a. soil pipe
a. any trap does not maintain proper trap seal b. soil and waste stack
b. any defective fixture c. direct waste pipe
c. receptacle not sufficiently supplied with water to flush waste d. indirect waste pipe
d. all of these
299. Where does an aircap chamber be installed
282. Which type of vent may be connected to branch vent? a. at the valve body
a. looped vent c. individual vent b. after the valve
b. circuit vent d. all of these c. before the valve
d. anywhere along the pipe
283. To boost the water pressure of hot water, use
a. elevated water tank c. gravity tank 300. Which of the following specifically characterize a tapped tee?
b. cistern d. circulating pump a. its barrel internally threaded
b. both barrel and branch are externally threaded
284. Branches and stacks are sized based on what parameters? c. its branch is externally threaded
a. number of fixtures c. type of fixture d. none of these
b. fixture units d. all of these

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 1 17.

It is a plastic resin that cannot be melted after it is formed and cured

38.Cleanouts may be omitted on short horizontal drainage pipes

73.Ball valves are an adaptation of

74.Which of the following is not a type of lavatory?

76.When threading a galvanized pipe, back off the stock handle

77.What would be the minimum pipe size for lavatory?

79.In Section 1401 for minimum standards of materials, quality: All

82.What is the device that is scientifically designed to prevent gases

84.What is the permissible number of fixture units allowed on a 3”

85.What is one of the general conditions for a good waste pipe

a. Pipe Saddle Support

a. Pipe Saddle Support

2.What do you call a type of wrench used in no-hub plumbing

a. Pipe Saddle Support 3.PPE stands for

7.Storm water refers to

9.A pump capable of generating 125 feet of head of gasoline would

10.What is meant by type DWV?

78.What is the ratio of the leaching chamber against the digestion

80.CISP stands for

a. Center Beam c. C- Clamp

a. Top Beam Clamp c. Side Beam Clamp

95. Identify the figure shown below.

87. Identify the figure shown below.

96. Identify the figure shown below.

a. Center Beam c. C- Clamp

88. Identify the figure shown below.

a. Top Beam Clamp

12.A pivoting hook mechanism attached to the fly section of an

15.A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain that is slipped

16.All of the following are used in a site drainage system except

61.Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere (may be

71.The only safe method to ignite a torch used for soldering is a

74.A water closet is also a

76.A lavatory pop-up assembly is

2.It is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or

7.The recovery rate of a water heater is also referred to as

11.It is a ladder that is permanently attached to a structure, tank or

72.A public toilet must have

73.A full circle connected to a line illustrated in a plan view of a piping

a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type

a. Constant Support Hanger Trapeze Type

a. Anchor Bolt c. Eye Rod

93. Identify the figure shown below.

a. Anchor Bolt c. Eye Rod

a. Horizontal Traveler c. Coach Screw

5.A plumbing tool used to tighten connections in deeply recessed

7.What lubricant oil is used in pipe threading?

8.A valve that prevents reversal flow in the line.

76. A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe

79. What is the minimum length of any branch requiring separate

81. Type of fitting for Yoke Vent

82. What is the minimum diameter of individual vent?

83. What is the maximum distance of vent to trap seal?

95. Identify the figure shown above

90. Identify the figure shown above

96. Identify the figure shown above

91. Identify the figure shown above

97. Identify the figure shown above