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Plumbing No.1-1

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is a receptacle or vault used to collect organic waste discharged from the house sewer.

a)

Septic Tank

b)

Manhole

c)

Water Tank

d)

Waste Tank

2.

The semi-liquid substance accumulated at the bottom of the septic tank.

a)

Scum

b)

Sediment

c)

Sludge

d)

Silt

3.

It refers to the lighter organic material that rises to the surface of the water.

a)

Froth

b)

Aerobic

c)

Scum

d)

Anaerobic

4.

An underground tunnel that carries off the drainage and waste matter from a home or town is called:

a)

Drainage System

b)

Fixture

c)

Sewerage

d)

Sewer

5.

The pipe that conveys waste from various fixture other than from the water closet.

a)

Waste pipe

b)

Soil Pipe

c)

Vent Pipe

d)

Drain Pipe

6.

It is a fitting or device that provides liquid seal to prevent the back passage of air.

a)

Loop

b)

Fixture

c)

Sewer

d)

Trap

7.

The tools used to tighten or loosen hexagonal fittings like unions and other metal fittings.

a)

Pipe Vise

b)

Pliers

c)

Wrenches

d)

Threader

8.

The kind of fitting used to connect fixed pipe and fixtures is a _______

a)

Wye fitting

b)

Coupling

c)

Union fitting

d)

Reducer

9.

A fitting or device installed at the inlet of a water pump to prevent backflow of water.

a)

Ball valve

b)

Check Valve

c)

Blackwater valve

d)

Gate Valve

10.

What material is used to seal off threaded fittings to avoid leakage?

a)

Masking Tape

b)

Teflon Tape

c)

Scotch Tape

d)

Adhesive Gum

11.

What must be installed to prevent siphonage or backflow of the water seal in the drainage system?

a)

Vent Pipe

b)

Drain Pipe

c)

Soil Pipe

d)

Cleanout

12.

Which of the following in not required by the National Plumbing Code?

a)

Drainage pipe should be inclined properly for a downward gravity flow of water.

b)

Drainage pipe should be provided with adequate cleanout.

c)

No vent pipe is needed.

d)

All pipe joints must be well- fitted and tightly connected.

13.

What is the ideal inclination of a horizontal waste pipe as recommended by the NPC?

a)

2%

b)

3%

c)

4%

d)

0%

14.

Plastic pipes are commonly used in water fixture installation nowadays. Which of the following is preferred?

a)

Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC)

b)

Chlorinated PVC(CPVC)

c)

Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)

d)

Polyethylene

15.

Refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage.

a)

Plumbing

b)

Water Supply

c)

Sanitation

d)

Drainage

16.

_________ that is being discharged by water closet.

a)

Plastic Waste

b)

Liquid Waste

c)

Solid Waste

d)

Gas Waste

17.

_________ that are coming from various fixtures.

a)

Solid Waste

b)

Liquid Waste

c)

Gas Waste

d)

PCV Pipes

18.

__________ is the flow of water, or other liquid mixture or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source, other than is intended source.

a)

Back flow

b)

Discharge Flow

c)

Fast Flow

d)

Over Flow

19.

A vent that does not carry water or water borne wastes

a)

Branch

b)

Branch Vent

c)

Dry Vent

d)

Common Vent

20.

It is made from asbestos, fibers and Portland

Cement. The thickness of the pipe is twice as

That of that standard cast iron pipe.

a)

Galvanized Pipe

b)

Asbestos Pipe

c)

Lead Pipe

d)

Vitrified Clay Pipe

21.

Is also one of the oldest plumbing materials used by the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Roman builders as soil and waste pipe.

a)

Galvanized Pipe

b)

Asbestos Pipe

c)

Lead Pipe

d)

Vitrified Clay Pipe

22.

Is made out from mild steel, drawn through a die and welded, cast into 6.00 meters long.

a)

Galvanized Pipe

b)

Asbestos Pipe

c)

Lead Pipe

d)

Vitrified Clay Pipe

23.

One of the oldest materials used for sewer lines. It is made out from clay, cast into length of 75cm treated with glazing compound.

a)

Galvanized Pipe

b)

Asbestos Pipe

c)

Lead Pipe

d)

Vitrified Clay Pipe

24.

One of the most expensive types of pipe. This pipe is made of an alloy or zinc and copper mixed at 15% and 85% respectively.

a)

PVC Pipe

b)

Brass pipe

c)

Cast Iron Pipe

d)

Vitrified Clay Pipe

25.

This pipe is better in quality than steel pipe for plumbing installation. Test showed that wrought iron pipe is more resistant to acid waste than the steel pipe.

a)

Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe

b)

Brass Pipe

c)

Lead Pipe

d)

Asbestos Pipe

26.

1.The ________ is the heaviest. It is suitable for underground installation.

a)

K- TYPE

b)

L- TYPE

c)

M- TYPE

d)

N- TYPE

27.

1.The_________ is lighter than k type available in both the rigid and flexible form. It is commonly used in residential water supply line and for radiant heating installation

a)

K- TYPE

b)

L- TYPE

c)

M- TYPE

d)

N- TYPE

28.

1.The __________ is the thinnest and available only in a rigid form. This type of copper pipe is specially designed for small water supply lines and for radiant heating installation.

a)

K- TYPE

b)

L- TYPE

c)

M- TYPE

d)

N- TYPE

29.

The most popular and generally specified

Material for drainage system in buildings is the

_______________.

a)

LEAD PIPE

b)

ASBESTOS PIPE

c)

CAST IRON PIPE

d)

GALVANIZED PIPE

30.

Which is not a classification of plumbing in your home?

a)

Supply

b)

Drain

c)

Vent

d)

down spout