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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which of the following installations do not require installation of a clean out?
At upper end of every soil branch
Any change in the direction of a soil branch exceeding 22.5 degrees
At every branch interval of a soil stack
Any horizontal pipe exceeding 15 meters
That portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer.
Sewer
Building SUbdrain
Sump
Subsoil Drain
Estimated Sewage Flow Rate of Airports per Passenger is ______
94.6 LpD
26.5 LpD
18.9 LpD
56.8 LpD
What material do you use to cut galvanized steel pipe?
Soil Pipe Cutetr
18 TPI Hacksaw
Rotary Tube Cutter
14 TPI Hacksaw
The inverts of all outlets shall be level and the invert of the inlet shall be at least ____ above the outlets.
101.6mm
25.4mm
50.8mm
104.6mm
For metallic pipe fittings in fuel applications, threaded fittings in sizes larger than _____ shall not be used unless approved by the Authority having jurisdiction.
8 inches
4 inches
6 inches
5 inches
What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where the vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack?
Circuit Vent
Yoke Vent
Loop Vent
Relief Vent
Cleanouts in pipings larger than 2" shall have a clearance of not less than _____ in front of the cleanout.
600mm
450mm
500mm
305mm
The primary function of this vent is to provide circulation of air between drainage and vent systems or to act as an auxiliary vent on a specially designed system.
Yoke Vent
Local Vent
Unit Vent
Relief Vent
Which fixture does not require cleanout on its horizontal drain having a length of less than 1.5 m?
Bathtub
Sink
None of the choices
Urinal
A flange that closes the end of a pipe.
Screw Flange
Bolt Flange
Blank Flange
Blind Flange
A term used to describe soil or waste system where all pipings are of threaded pipe, tubing or other such rigid construction using recessed drainage fittings to correspond to the types of piping.
Sovent System
Recessed System
Demske System
Durham System
What is the maximum distance of a 1 1/2" trap to vent termination?
1.067m
1.524m
0.762m
1.829m
A small bar sink commonly uses a drain assembly called a _____.
Pop-up drain
Basket strainer
Jr. Basket Strainer
Grid Strainer
What is the maximum allowable DFU in a 6" branch?
600
1380
720
2640
The minimum diameter allowed by the code for wet vent.
32mm
51mm
38mm
64mm
Minimum door width clearance according to BP 344
0.90m
1.00m
0.80m
1.20m
Pressure tank has pin holes. How do you repair the tank without stopping the operation?
cut a poprtion of GI thenw eld
weld the holes
enamel sealer
put epoxy
A joint obtained by joining of metal parts with metallic mixtures of alloys that melt at a temperature up to and including 840 degree F is a ___.
Welded Joint
Flared Joint
Brazed Joint
Soldered Joint
How many water closets should be provided in assembly places for 150 female employees?
7
6
9
8
Piping carrying propane, butane and other gas which are heavier than air, shall be provided with ______.
automatic shut-off devices
quick-closing devices
safety valve
shut-off valve and swing-type check valve
Easement of public use in the interest of recreation, navigation, floatage, fishing and salvage for agricultural areas, along their margins
40 meters
3 meters
10 meters
20 meters
A shower drain for a fiber glass shower base typically _____.
does not require sealant
is installed after the base is installed
comes with built-in pop-up drain
is installed before the base is installed
The cleanout size for a 76 mm pipe is ______.
89mm
64mm
75mm
50mm
How many threads per inch does a pipe size of 3/4" have?
8 threads per inch
18 threads per inch
11-1/2 threads per inch
14 threads per inch
When you install an ejector pump, in what order is it installed?
Pump, Check Valve, Gate Valve
Check Valve, Pump, Gate Valve
Pump, Gate Valve, Check Valve
Gate Valve, Pump, Check Valve
The non-soluble materials which is the end product after biological action of bacteria in waste and what settles at the bottom of the septic tank is _____.
Sueprnatant
Sludge
Schmutzdecke
Scum
The water from a 25-year frequency storm shall not be stored on the roof exceeding _____.
12 hours
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each vertical vent pipes before offsetting horizontal to join the stack vent or vent stack?
Water level inside the trap
Air gap fixture
Highest flood level rim of fixture
Invert of trap
A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipes. A pressure less than atmospheric.
Positive Pressure
Vacuum
Negative Pressure
Siphonage
How many fixture units correspond to a discharge capacity of 1.20 L/s?
2
6
4
1
The total area under the stress-strain curve of a mild steel specimen tested up to failure under tension is _____.
Breaking strength
Toughness
Hardness
Stiffness
What is the corresponding internal diameter of a 20 mm PPR Pipe PN 20?
20mm
13mm
10mm
19mm
PVC has an approximate ultimate tensile strength of _____.
15,000 psi
8,000 psi
4,000 psi
13,000 psi
An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement.
Cesspool
Septic Tank
Privy
Seepage Pit
Vents cannot be connected _____.
at the beginning of the trap
at the end of the trap
at the crown of the trap
more than 5 feet away
This also means water service connection.
Water Distribution
Service Pipe
Building Supply
Water Supply
When disposal fields and/or seepage pits are installed in sloping ground, the minimum horizontal distance between any part of the leaching system and ground surface shall be _____.
30 feet
10 feet
12 feet
15 feet
The best water heating system to be used for both lavatory and shower.
Centralized Water Heater
Multi-point Water Heater
Single-point Water Heater
Heat Pump Water Heater
The clearance between the grip of the tap and any adjacent vertical surface should not be less than _____.
35 mm
50 mm
38 mm
25 mm
The trap of a kitchen sink may NOT accept the waste of which of the following?
Garbage Dispenser
Continuous Waste
Dishwasher
Clotheswasher
The wall thickness of pipe is determined by _____.
Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter
None of these
Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter and dividing by 2
Adding the inside diameter from the outside diameter
What Section covers the Wastewater Disposal System?
Rule IX Section 906
Rule IX Section 903
Rule IX Section 904
Rule IX Section 902
How many percent of the maximum fixture units allowed as per code for horizontal drain pipe shall be considered when computing for 1% slope?
505
80%
75%
60%
Minimum velocity of waste in a sewer pipe
2 ft/s
8 ft/s
3 ft/s
6 ft/s
A hose fitting with clapper valves for combining the flow from two or more lines of hose into a single stream
Faucet
Siamese
Wye
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
Which of the following is not an advantage of Cast Iron No-Hub joint?
Lightweight
Faster installation
Easy testing one at a time
More economical
WSFU of lavatory (dental) in public
4
3
2
1
What is the maximum horizontal offset permitted in a 3" soil or waste stack that is serving as a wet vent?
3.50 m
1.80 m
2.50 m
1.20 m
Standard height for shower used by adult males
78 inches
65 inches
84 inches
70 inches
How many gallons should your septic tank have if an apartment has 5 units?
2500 gallons
2750 gallons
2250 gallons
2000 gallons
Extension of partitions or baffles between compartments above the liquid level of a septic tank
104.6mm
50.8mm
101.6mm
106.6mm
Minimum distance of water main to septic tank
15.2m
3m
30.5m
1.5m
No less than ____ roof drains shall be installed in roofs over 10,000 square feet in area.
6
3
4
2
The person responsible for monitoring a permit-required confined space is called _____.
watcher
entrant
attendant
first respondent
The water test shall be done with not less than _____.
10 ft head of water for at least 15 minutes
344.5 kpa for at least 15 minutes
34.5 kpa for at least 15 minutes
3 ft head of water for at least 15 minutes
Lavatory provision for Secondary schools
1 per 40 male, and 1 per 30 female
1 per 30 male, and 1 per 25 female
1 per 35 male, and 1 per 35 female
1 per 40 male, and 1 per 35 female
Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the _____.
lowest to at least 15 ft head
lowest point to at least 10 ft head
lowest to the highest point
lowest point for 15 minutes
DFU of service sink
6
3
4
2
Kitchen faucets have its maximum flowrate set at _____.
521.58 kPa
406.79 kPa
551.60 kPa
417.70 kPa
How many sets of approved plans, specification, computations, and related data are retained by the Administrative Authority?
3 sets
2 sets
1 set
6 sets
What should be the maximum height when stacking pipes?
1.2m
1.5m
1.8m
1.0m
The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free from siphonage, aspiration, or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.
Principle #12
Principle #11
Principle #10
Principle #13
A 65 mm branch can carry the load of _____.
3 flushing rim sink
8 floor drains
4 dishwater receptor
4 private water closet
When laying out an underground piping installation, a plumber often pulls strings to simulate where the walls will be, securing the strings to edge forms and _____.
horizontal pipe
foundation
batter boards
poles driven into the ground
Minimum supply connection size for urinal wall lip
19mm
13mm
25mm
10mm
A vertical vent that is a continuation of the drain to which the vent connects
Continuous vent
Wet vent
Dry vent
Continuous waste
Cleanouts may be omitted on short horizontal drainage pipe when installed with _____ or less.
1/8 bend
1/4 vend
1/6 bend
1/5 bend
_____ pressure is the other term for back pressure.
Momentum
Siphonage
Oscillation
Plenum
Member of the board shall have been actively engaged in the trade of master plumber for at least ____.
3 years
1 year
5 years
10 years
What is the total Fixture Units for 5 adjacent Water Closets Flushometer Valve?
120
55
115
70
How many bathtubs can be served by a 2" vent?
12
10
8
14
What is the diameter of drain in a roof area of 900 sqm, with the rainfall intensity of 127 mm?
127mm
102mm
152mm
76mm
For condensers and sumps, what is the purpose of installing wearing plates or baffles in the tank?
to eliminate hot water pressure
to minimize leakage
to ensure retention of flow
to protect the shell
The acceptable layer of soil to use around the seepage pit.
Clay
Hardpan
Gravel
Rock
What minimum size of vent pipe will you specify if the stack serves 70 DFU?
3"
4"
5"
2"
What kind of test is frequently used for the roughing-in of a drainage system before it is closed?
odor test
air test
smoke test
water test
What is the size of horizontal rainwater piping with 4% slope in a roof area of 700 sqm? The maximum rainfall prevalent in the area is 127 mm.
203.2mm
254mm
127mm
152.4mm
Joints at the roof around a stack vent pipes shall be made watertight by the use of approved _____.
8
4
16
12
No more than ___ water closets or other fixtures shall be allowed on any circuit or loop vent.
8
4
6
12
The reference standard for Sanitary Fittings in the Philippines
S-600
S-1000
ASTM 3311
ASTM D1785
What installation in the plumbing system is connected to separate installation of drainage and terminated at the storm sewer?
roof leaders
gutter
catch basin
cistern
Which is not a connection for vertical lines to horizontal drainage lines?
60 degrees branches
Combination wye and 1/8 bend
45 degree branches
longer sweeps
Requirements for wall or flooring materials around public-use water closets are _____.
nonabsorbent flooring materials installed at least 21 inches from front and on both sides of the closet and extending at least 24 inches up the wall in back
non-absorbent flooring materials at least 21 inches in front of the fixture
nonabsorbent flooring materials installed at least 18 inches from front and on both sides of the closet and extending at least 24 inches up the wall in bac
absorbent wall materials over ceramic
Sewage sediment, rich in destructive bacteria, that can be used to break down fresh sewage more quickly.
Pathogenic Bacteria
Active Sludge
Facultative Bacteria
Aerobic
Piping buried in the ground shall be laid on _____ for its entire length.
a firm bed
concrete blocks
wooden stakes
wooden backing
Evolves as a moist gas from organic waste.
Hydrogen
Carbon Monoxide
Methane
Carbon Hydrogen
An exterior vertical drainage pipe for conveying storm water from roof or gutter drains.
Leader
Conductor
Downspout
Storm Drain
Prohibited on new building sewers except for repairs and connections to existing lines constructed with such joints.
Wiped Joints
Cement Mortar Joint
Caulked Joints
Asbestos Cement joint
Access and clearance for testing shall require minimum of 305 mm space between the _____.
highest portion of the assembly and the invert of the water supply
lowest portion of the assembly and the grade, floor, or platform
lowest portion of the assembly and the invert of the water supply
highest portion of the assembly and the grade, floor, or platform
When 2 or more drain lines are installed in a disposal field, what should be installed to receive the lateral lines?
Septic tank
Seepage pit
distribution box
dosing tank
Plastic pipe and fittings designed to be joined by solvent cementing shall comply with _____ standards.
ASTM
ANSI
IAPMO
DTI
What is the WSFU of Water Closet (economical flush) for public
6
4
5
2.5
What section of RA 1378 indicates the authority of the Board to administer the registration of master plumbers?
Section 3
Section 4
Section 2.b
Section 5
What is the maximum length of a vent and soil pipe of 4"?
65m
55m
91m
119m
The size and materials used for ______ installed outside any building or structure and separated from the potable water supply system by means of an approved airgap or backflow prevention device is not regulated by the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.
fire suppressing system
hot water supply
irrigation water piping
water sanitation system
Excavated soil (spoils) and other materials must be kept at least _____ from trench edges.
2 ft
3 ft
4 ft
1 ft
This law aims for the improvement of the way of the Filipinos by directing public health services towards the protection and promotion of the health of the people.
Building Code
Plumbing Code
Sanitation Code
Environmental Code
What is the minimum net inlet area of dome-type strainers serving a 4" outlet pipe?
6 sq.in.
12.57 sq.in.
10 sq.in.
18.86 sq.in.
What is the minimum dimension of a soil stack?
102mm
152mm
51mm
76mm
