WorksheetsPlumbing No.1-1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Is a receptacle or vault used to collect organic waste discharged from the house sewer.
Septic Tank
Manhole
Water Tank
Waste Tank
The semi-liquid substance accumulated at the bottom of the septic tank.
Scum
Sediment
Sludge
Silt
It refers to the lighter organic material that rises to the surface of the water.
Froth
Aerobic
Scum
Anaerobic
An underground tunnel that carries off the drainage and waste matter from a home or town is called:
Drainage System
Fixture
Sewerage
Sewer
The pipe that conveys waste from various fixture other than from the water closet.
Waste pipe
Soil Pipe
Vent Pipe
Drain Pipe
It is a fitting or device that provides liquid seal to prevent the back passage of air.
Loop
Fixture
Sewer
Trap
The tools used to tighten or loosen hexagonal fittings like unions and other metal fittings.
Pipe Vise
Pliers
Wrenches
Threader
The kind of fitting used to connect fixed pipe and fixtures is a _______
Wye fitting
Coupling
Union fitting
Reducer
A fitting or device installed at the inlet of a water pump to prevent backflow of water.
Ball valve
Check Valve
Blackwater valve
Gate Valve
What material is used to seal off threaded fittings to avoid leakage?
Masking Tape
Teflon Tape
Scotch Tape
Adhesive Gum
What must be installed to prevent siphonage or backflow of the water seal in the drainage system?
Vent Pipe
Drain Pipe
Soil Pipe
Cleanout
Which of the following in not required by the National Plumbing Code?
Drainage pipe should be inclined properly for a downward gravity flow of water.
Drainage pipe should be provided with adequate cleanout.
No vent pipe is needed.
All pipe joints must be well- fitted and tightly connected.
What is the ideal inclination of a horizontal waste pipe as recommended by the NPC?
2%
3%
4%
0%
Plastic pipes are commonly used in water fixture installation nowadays. Which of the following is preferred?
Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC)
Chlorinated PVC(CPVC)
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
Polyethylene
Refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage.
Plumbing
Water Supply
Sanitation
Drainage
_________ that is being discharged by water closet.
Plastic Waste
Liquid Waste
Solid Waste
Gas Waste
_________ that are coming from various fixtures.
Solid Waste
Liquid Waste
Gas Waste
PCV Pipes
__________ 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.
Back flow
Discharge Flow
Fast Flow
Over Flow
A vent that does not carry water or water borne wastes
Branch
Branch Vent
Dry Vent
Common Vent
It is made from asbestos, fibers and Portland
Cement. The thickness of the pipe is twice as
That of that standard cast iron pipe.
Galvanized Pipe
Asbestos Pipe
Lead Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
Is also one of the oldest plumbing materials used by the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Roman builders as soil and waste pipe.
Galvanized Pipe
Asbestos Pipe
Lead Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
Is made out from mild steel, drawn through a die and welded, cast into 6.00 meters long.
Galvanized Pipe
Asbestos Pipe
Lead Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
One of the oldest materials used for sewer lines. It is made out from clay, cast into length of 75cm treated with glazing compound.
Galvanized Pipe
Asbestos Pipe
Lead Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
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.
PVC Pipe
Brass pipe
Cast Iron Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
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.
Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe
Brass Pipe
Lead Pipe
Asbestos Pipe
1.The ________ is the heaviest. It is suitable for underground installation.
K- TYPE
L- TYPE
M- TYPE
N- TYPE
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
K- TYPE
L- TYPE
M- TYPE
N- TYPE
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.
K- TYPE
L- TYPE
M- TYPE
N- TYPE
The most popular and generally specified
Material for drainage system in buildings is the
_______________.
LEAD PIPE
ASBESTOS PIPE
CAST IRON PIPE
GALVANIZED PIPE
Which is not a classification of plumbing in your home?
Supply
Drain
Vent
down spout
