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Building Utilities

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the appropriate size of the Supply Pipe from Distributing Main to Primary Branch?

a)

75mm

b)

50mm

c)

100mm

d)

25mm

2.

 What pipe material is recommended for the cold water line?

a)

ABS

b)

UPVC

c)

PVC

d)

CPVC

3.

What pipe material is used by MWSS for the service pipe?

a)

ABS

b)

PVC

c)

HDPE

d)

CPVC

4.

What is the minimum size of T&B for this family?

a)

3.06SQM

b)

2.5SQM

c)

1.2SQM

d)

1.5SQM

5.

What pipe material is best applied for hot water use?

a)

LDPE

b)

PVC

c)

UPVC

d)

CPVC

6.

. What pipe material is recommended for the sanitary sewers?

a)

RCP

b)

PVC

c)

PB

d)

UPVC

7.

You were commissioned to design a 10-Storey commercial condominium along a major road. The mechanical systems are to be recommended by you together with a Professional Mechanical Engineer.

. As per NBCP, how many elevators would you recommend?

a)

Min. of Two

b)

One Traction Type

c)

One Hydraulic Type

d)

None of the choices

8.

Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits for the Convenience Store…

. If the Owner wants to add a 1500VA Signage, to what circuit can it connect?

a)

Circuit 2 (256VA Lighting Circuit @ Ground Floor)

b)

   Circuit 3 (500VA Power Outlet @ Second Floor)

c)

Circuit 7 (3000VA Signage @ Second Floor)

d)

  Circuit 13 (Spare 20A Rating)

9.

For the Residential Units located at the upper floor

 What will you use on the walls to minimize sound transmission?

a)

CHB

b)

Gypsum Board on studs              

c)

Double Plywood Partition

d)

Plastic Panel

10.

What is Evaporation in Airconditioning Systems?

a)

AHU

b)

FCU

c)

Condenser

d)

Cooling Coil

11.

What is the Pipe that leads to a Condenser from the Compressor?

a)

Discharge Line

b)

Liquid Line

c)

Inlet Line

d)

Outlet Line

12.

What is the Temperature Range for Comfortable Cooling?

a)

16-18°   

b)

18-20°

c)

24-30°

d)

20-24°

13.

A device used to determine the air temperature of a room?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Rheostat

d)

Thermostat

14.

Which among the considerations will best increase the efficiency in airconditioning

a)

Increase Ceiling Height

b)

Decrease Ceiling Height

c)

Increase mounting height of ACU

d)

Decrease slope of roof

15.

Average Life Span of 8,000 hours

a)

LED

b)

INCANDESCENT

c)

CFL

d)

METAL HALIDE

16.

A machine which transforms electrical power into mechanical power is called

a)

generator

b)

electrical motor

c)

transformer

d)

rectifier

17.

A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of raceways or cable, and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the enclosed conductors

a)

Pull box

b)

Junction Box

c)

Utility Box

d)

Johnson Box

18.

An overcurrent protective device with a conduit-opening fusible member which is heated and severed by the passage of over current through it is called

a)

Fuse

b)

Fuse Holder

c)

Fuse Box

d)

Fuse machine

19.

A buzzing/clicking sound comprised of repeated echoes traversing back and forth between two reflective surfaces

a)

Flutter Echo

b)

Reverberation

c)

Echo

d)

Reflection

20.

The Power of Sound

a)

Volume

b)

Pitch

c)

Sabin

d)

Frequency

21.

It is the magnitude of sound

a)

Intensity    

b)

Amplitude

c)

Loudness

d)

Decibel

22.

Best type of lighting used for Billboards

a)

Floodlight

b)

Metal Halide

c)

LPS

d)

Spotlight

23.

If the room is humid and has low natural ventilation, what is the most economical solution?

a)

Ventilator

b)

 Humidifier

c)

Exhaust Fan

d)

Ceiling Fan

24.

Where would you locate a Window Type Aircon?

a)

Middle of the Wall

b)

Aligned with the Window Sill

c)

Top of the Wall

d)

Below the Window sill

25.

What is meant by THHN?

a)

Thermoplastic, High Heat- Resistant, Nylon Coated

b)

Thermoplastic, Heat Resistant and Moisture Resistant

c)

Thermoplastic, Heat- Resistant, Nylon Coated

d)

Thermosetting Heat Resistant

26.

A cage of light metal supported on a structural frame, the top member of which the cables, that carry the car, are fastened.

a)

Machine Room

b)

Buffer

c)

Car

d)

Guide Rail

27.

The means for lifting or lowering the car, usually 3 to 8 cables placed in parallel fastened to top of car by cable sockets passing over a motor driven cylindrical sheave to the counterweights

a)

Guide Shoes

b)

Cables

c)

Lift Rope

d)

Guide Rail

28.

A vertical passageway for car and counterweights

a)

Buffer

b)

Guide Rails

c)

Elevator Pit

d)

Shaft

29.

Who invented the first safety Elevator brakes 1852?

a)

Charles Duke Otis

b)

Elisha Graves Otis 

c)

Norton Otis

d)

Charles Otis

30.

What type of wiring system is to be used for the cubicles?

a)

MI

b)

FCC

c)

UF

d)

FMC

31.

What type of device should be installed for surveillance?

a)

CCTV

b)

LAN

c)

CATV

d)

CTTV

32.

What would you install if the manager wants a local connection as well as an outside line

a)

Intercom

b)

CATV

c)

PABX

d)

CCTV

33.

What type of elevator is usually used for low rise buildings where speed is not a main consideration?

a)

Hydraulic Elevator

b)

Freight Elevator

c)

Electric Elevator

d)

Dumbwaiter

34.

In elevator default system, where would the elevator car go in case of fire emergency?

a)

GROUND FLOOR

b)

BASEMENT

35.

Connections between car and openings

a)

Hoist

b)

Travelling Cable

c)

Buffer

36.

What is the nominal internal diameter of a fixture branch for a T&B?

a)

2"

b)

4"

c)

3"

d)

6"

37.

What is the nominal diameter of the branch vent?

a)

1 1/2"

b)

4"

c)

2"

38.

What is the size of the individual vent pipe?

a)

4"

b)

2"

39.

What is the standard length of the digestive chamber?

a)

1.8m

b)

1.5m

c)

2.0m

d)

3.0m

40.

How many chambers are now required in septic tank?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

41.

What type of vent is used for the individual fixtures?

a)

vent pipe

b)

back vent pipe

c)

back pipe

d)

vent back pipe

42.

Upon entry of service pipe to the property, where should the pipeline be installed?

a)

alongside property line   

b)

alongside curb prope rty   

c)

alongside building line

43.

What pipe fitting should be used for the water branches?

a)

45 deg

b)

90 deg

44.

For a T & B, which would you connect directly under a Floor Drain?

a)

P trap

b)

Sleeve

c)

Elbow

45.

What is the Color of Pipes used for Medical Gas?

a)

Yellow

b)

Blue

c)

Red

d)

Gray