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MP F1 PPE3

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Shall be supported at every 1 m interval.

a)

Plastic pipe

b)

PVC pipe

c)

Steel pipe

d)

Lead pipe

2.

In vertical piping ____ shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.20 m at center with a rigid vertical back up.

a)

PVC pipe

b)

Lead pipe

c)

Steel pipe

d)

G.I pipe

3.

In prohibited fittings and under this rule, no drainage or ____ shall be drilled & tapped for making connections thereto.

a)

Supply piping

b)

Vent piping

c)

Drainage piping

d)

None of the above

4.

No ____ shall be located in a room or compartment, which is not properly lighted & ventilated.

a)

Catch

b)

Lavatory

c)

Bibb

d)

Water closet

5.

In grade horizontal piping, if it is impractical to obtain such slope due to the following condition except,

a)

Structural and / or geological features of the terrain

b)

Existing adverse in arrangements of building structure

c)

Reasonable change because of existing weather

d)

None of the above

6.

May be used either for the collection of water without consideration of pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or under a static head for future distribution by pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain steel

a)

Cistern tank

b)

Water tank

c)

Water dam

d)

Coferdam

7.

Are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or mechanical means such as draw bucket, pump, etc.

a)

Wells

b)

Pits

c)

Fox

d)

None of the above

8.

Which is not one of the components of plumbing?

a)

Water supply distribution system

b)

Sanitary drainage and disposal system

c)

Storm drainage system

d)

Electrical piping system

9.

What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?

a)

Gate valve

b)

Flushometer

c)

Faucet

d)

None of the above

10.

What can discharge directly to the sewer system?

a)

Building sewer

b)

Oil and grease

c)

Ashes

d)

None of the above

11.

Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen for better taste.

a)

Aeration

b)

Sedimentation

c)

Chlorination

d)

Filtration

12.

Water is purified by ____. In various processes, so as to remove the particles of vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water, most commonly used materials are sand and gravel.

a)

Filtration

b)

Purification

c)

Sedimentation

d)

None of the above

13.

Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to remove the finer suspended particles.

a)

Coagulation

b)

Flocculation

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Filtration

14.

How do you measure the rainfall intensity?

a)

in / hr

b)

in / min

c)

in / sec

d)

In / day

15.

What is the minimum size of water supply for water closet flush valve type?

a)

½ in

b)

1 in

c)

1 ½ in

d)

¾ in

16.

How does the safety features of a service hot water system works?

a)

Automatically

b)

Electrically

c)

Mechanically

d)

Manually

17.

What is the cause of object desirable taste and odor of water?

a)

Mineral

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Algae

18.

What is the recommended size of service pipe approved by MWSS for a 2 storey residential house?

a)

1 ¼” (32 mm)

b)

1” (25 mm)

c)

½” (12 mm)

d)

¾” (19 mm)

19.

What is the fixture unit of 18 storey dormitory building with 6 bathroom group on every floor with class 2?

a)

763

b)

765

c)

756

d)

645

20.

What is required when cast iron pipe and fittings of different sizes are to be joined or connected?

a)

Gasket

b)

Nipple

c)

An increaser or reducer

d)

Union patent

21.

What is the size of downspout if the rainfall intensity is 100 mm if the deck roof is 435 mm2?

a)

50 mm diam.

b)

150 mm diam.

c)

75 mm diam.

d)

100 mm diam.

22.

How many lavatory shall be installed in a school with 240 male students?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

5

d)

4

23.

A pipe within the structure or on the premises which conveys water from the water service pipe or meter to the point of utilization.

a)

Water distribution pipe

b)

Water pipe

c)

Riser

d)

Water service pipe

24.

This is less esthetic than aeration bur more certain oxidation process. It is commonly used in cooling tower treatment and in addition it has very wide range of treatment application.

a)

Coagulation

b)

Filtration

c)

Disinfection

d)

Ozonation

25.

A plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure.

a)

Slop sink

b)

Scrub sink

c)

Shower bath

d)

Laundry tub

26.

Each shower receptor shall be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or threshold of at least ____ lower that the outside floor.

a)

25.4 mm

b)

52.4 mm

c)

24.5 mm

d)

52 mm

27.

A receptacle attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.

a)

Water closet

b)

Fixture

c)

Drainage system

d)

Storm drainage

28.

Minimum trap diameter for shower bath.

a)

38 mm

b)

32 mm

c)

76 mm

d)

51 mm

29.

It is considered to be the most quiet, most efficient and most sanitary water closet.

a)

Siphon jet

b)

Siphon vortex

c)

Reverse trap

d)

Siphon washdown

30.

Minimum trap diameter for laundry tub.

a)

38 mm

b)

32 mm

c)

51 mm

d)

76 mm

31.

The least expensive but the noisiest water closet; only small amount of standing watersusceptible to fouling, staining and contamination.

a)

Siphon jet

b)

Siphon vortex

c)

Siphon washdown

d)

Siphon washdown

32.

A small concrete receptacle between the septic tank and the drain field in which lines of drain tiles extends and which acts as surge tank to distribute the flow of sewage equally to each line of drain tiles.

a)

Distribution box

b)

Digestive cesspool

c)

Domestic sewage

d)

Drainage system

33.

Brass pipe made from an alloy containing 85% ____ and 15% zinc and generally used in local branch lines and in alteration to match existing work.

a)

Bronze pipe

b)

Galvanized iron pipe

c)

Copper pipe

d)

Lead pipe

34.

A pipe fitting, which is threaded on both the inside and the outside so that it can be used to connect two pipes (or other fittings) of different sizes.

a)

Cap

b)

Bushing

c)

Adapter

d)

Flange

35.

Which of the following fitting is not recommended to be used in the change of direction in drainage line?

a)

45⁰ wye branches

b)

90⁰ elbow

c)

Combination and 1/8 bend

d)

Long sweep elbow

36.

Roofdeck strainers shall have a total net inlet area less than ______ times the area of the outlet pipe to which the drain is connected.

a)

1 ½

b)

2

c)

3

d)

2 1/2

37.

Gate valve used in drainage work having a 102 mm diameter or larger shall have _____ bodies.

a)

Cast iron

b)

Cast brass

c)

Bronze

d)

Galvanized iron

38.

Water supply wells shall be located at lest ____ from building sewer.

a)

10 m

b)

12 m

c)

15.2 m

d)

20.5 m

39.

In hospital wards, 1 bath tub or shower shall be provided per ________.

a)

10 patients

b)

15 patients

c)

20 patients

d)

30 patients

40.

Vent opening shall terminate not less than _____ from any window, door or any opening.

a)

1 m

b)

0.9 m

c)

3.0 m

d)

0.3 m

41.

The minimum slope required for 102 mm diameter pipe or larger drainage piping.

a)

1%

b)

2%

c)

1.5%

d)

None of the above

42.

Which joint type is commonly used on galvanized steel pipe?

a)

Soldered joint

b)

Screwed joint

c)

Welded joint

d)

Solvent cement joint

43.

Cleanout shall be provided at every ____ length or a fraction thereof.

a)

15 m

b)

10 m

c)

20 m

d)

15.2 m

44.

Shower head used in private has _____ WSFU.

a)

1

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

45.

No building water service pipe shall be less than _____ in diameter.

a)

19 mm

b)

25 mm

c)

1 in

d)

½ in

46.

Cast iron fitting up to and include 51 mm in size, when used in connection with potable water piping shall be ______.

a)

Welded

b)

Soldered

c)

Galvanized

d)

Anodized

47.

All shower compartments shall have a minimum finished interior area ____ sq. m.

a)

0.60

b)

0.75

c)

0.80

d)

1.00

48.

Drains in gutter in public shower rooms shall be spaced not more than _______ apart.

a)

3.5 m

b)

4.5 m

c)

3.9 m

d)

4.9 m

49.

There shall be a minimum of ___ drinking fountains per occupied floor in schools, theater, auditoriums, dormitories, offices or public building.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

For assembly places for public use, how many water closets are required if the capacity is 115 males?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

5

51.

One FU is equivalent to:

a)

30 lpm

b)

1 cu.m/min

c)

1 cfm

d)

25 lpm

52.

Galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall not be used underground and shall be kept at least ____ above ground.

a)

200 mm

b)

312 mm

c)

152 mm

d)

225 mm

53.

Water closets shall be computed as ____ fixture units when determining septic tank size.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

8

54.

What vent pipe installation in the building which has no connection whatsoever with the plumbing fixture.

a)

Bleeder pipe

b)

Ventilating pipe

c)

Side vent

d)

Exhaust pipe

55.

The cold-water supply is delivered into the hot water tank by means of a boiler tube; this tube has a hole within 6 inches from the top of the tank, the purpose of which is to serve as:

a)

Vacuum breaker

b)

Ventilation

c)

Inspection hole

d)

Blow-off

56.

The retention period or the time for which suspended matters in septic tank would settle and stabilize is:

a)

24 hrs

b)

12 hrs

c)

18 hrs

d)

30 hrs

57.

A septic tank is water tight receptacle for which sewage is digested than a biological action mainly by microorganism such as:

a)

Facultative

b)

Aerobic bacteria

c)

Anaerobic bacteria

d)

Enzymes

58.

It is a compartment in the septic tank for the settlement of floating or suspended matters, sand debris and any excessive amount of grease or oil from sewage.

a)

Bathing chamber

b)

Sedimentation chamber

c)

Chlorination chamber

d)

Sewage chamber

59.

It is a loss of trap seal due to unequal atmospheric pressure condition and due to rapid flows of water thru the trap.

a)

Wind effect

b)

Capillary action

c)

Siphonage

d)

Back pressure

60.

It is the arrangement of venting so installed that one vent will serve two traps. (common and dual vent)

a)

Local vent

b)

Unit vent

c)

Wet vent

d)

Relief vent

61.

It is the pipe extension of a solid or waste stack above the highest horizontal drains connected to the stack.

a)

VSTR

b)

SVTR

c)

Local vent

d)

Relief vent

62.

Crimping is a process of ____ pipe.

a)

Jointing fitting to a pipe

b)

Threading

c)

Cutting

d)

Removing

63.

The space between the liquid level line to the inside top cover of septic tank is called:

a)

Air space

b)

Freeboard

c)

Overflow

d)

Ventilation space

64.

What is the minimum allowed uniform gauge pressure in the piping system if an air test shall be made?

a)

34.5 kPa

b)

20 psi

c)

17.7 psi

d)

6 kPa

65.

What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member of the Board of Master Plumbers?

a)

Thirty five years old

b)

Thirty two years old

c)

Thirty years old

d)

Twenty eight years old

66.

Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through ____ and ____ walls.

a)

concrete, masonry

b)

ceiling, wooden

c)

wood, concrete

d)

floor, concrete

67.

Hardness is another problem for water distribution because of Presence of magnesium and calcium salts, which can cause clogging of pipes impaired laundry and cooking, which is the best solution for this?

a)

Chemical treatment

b)

Boiling

c)

Sedimentation

d)

Aeration

68.

Who is empowered to administer the provision of R.A. 1378?

a)

President of the Philippines

b)

The Board of Examiners for Master Plumber

c)

Authority Having Jurisdiction

d)

Administrative Authority

69.

How many units do the controversial article 3.2.2.2. Of PD 1096 otherwise known as the national building code limits the practice of master plumber?

a)

5

b)

50

c)

20

d)

10

70.

Fitting at the end of water service pipe?

a)

gate valve

b)

clean out

c)

plug

d)

cap

71.

The top cover and the manhole of a septic tank usually extended above the surface of the ground to overcome surface water infiltration.

a)

15 cm

b)

10 cm

c)

5 cm

d)

20 cm

72.

In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most leaking joints are caused by a worker’s failure to:

a)

Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning

b)

Deburr the inside of the pipe

c)

Apply solvent primer to the joint surfaces

d)

Cut the pipe in meter box

73.

How does the safety feature of a service hot water system work?

a)

Automatically

b)

Manually

c)

Electrically

d)

Mechanically

74.

Best location to put soil pipes?

a)

Drywall

b)

150 mm chb wall

c)

Pipe chase

d)

Box up with column

75.

The jelly like substance being formed in the process of coagulation?

a)

Scum

b)

Sledge

c)

Floe

d)

alum

76.

Size of manhole in a septic tank.

a)

503 mm

b)

508 mm

c)

500 mm

d)

600 mm

77.

According to code, the drainage system or any part thereof shall NOT be covered until:

a)

after a plumbing inspector has been called

b)

it has been tested

c)

it has been inspected

d)

it has been approved

78.

Polybutylene piping should never come into contact with the following:

a)

Petroleum based materials

b)

Caulk

c)

Copper

d)

Salty solution or Petroleum Jelly

79.

What device prevents gas from entering a building?

a)

Back flow preventer

b)

P-Trap

c)

Anti-siphon valve

d)

None of the above

80.

A pressure gauge on a non-pressurized holding tank reads 24.3 kPa. Find out how many meters of water are in the tank.

a)

Depth= 2.48 m

b)

Depth= 3.48 m

c)

Depth= 1.48 m

d)

Depth = 1.20m

81.

Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must be_________.

a)

Measured

b)

Tasted

c)

Filtered

d)

Monitored

82.

_____ means an accessible opening in a drain system used for the removal of obstructions.

a)

Cleanout plug

b)

Plumbing auger

c)

Drain pipe

d)

Cleanout

83.

Water heaters, hose bibs, sill cocks are normally protected from backflow with________.

a)

An air gap

b)

An air break

c)

An vacuum breaker

d)

A reduced –pressure backflow preventer

84.

What is the depth of the building sewer when installed?

a)

1 m

b)

0.3 m

c)

0.65m

d)

1.2m

85.

How can you get to know the drainage system better?

a)

Ask your plumber to draw you a diagram.

b)

Examine the pipes under your house or in the basement.

c)

Check it out on Google.

d)

both a & c

86.

______ means a pipe or channel outside a building which conveys storm water from the roof or gutter drains to a storm drain, storm sewer or to grade.

a)

Leader

b)

Adequate channel

c)

Control measure

d)

Major outfall

87.

What is that term with reference to the load producing effect on the plumbing system for different kind of plumbing fixtures?

a)

Flush tank volume

b)

Demand load

c)

Fixtures value

d)

Fixture unit

88.

Gray water is a type of waste water that comes from: 

a)

A. Toilets 

b)

B. Sinks, showers, and bathtubs 

c)

C. Toilets and garbage disposals 

d)

D. Gray water is a Water color 

89.

_____ means a method of venting 2 to 8 traps or trapped fixtures without providing an individual vent for each trap or fixture. 

a)

A. Circuit vent 

b)

B. Auto vent 

c)

C. Individual vent 

d)

D. Stack vent 

90.

_____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub or shower located together on the same floor level.

a)

Full bathroom

b)

Bathroom group

c)

Three-quarter bath

d)

None of the above

91.

A ____ inspection shall be made when the plumbing system is roughed−in and before fixtures are set.

a)

Rough−in

b)

First rough

c)

Second rough

d)

Final

92.

_____ means an excavation which receives domestic wastewater by means of a drain system without pre-treatment of the wastewater and retains the organic matter and solids permitting the liquids to seep from the excavation.

a)

Cesspool

b)

Cistern

c)

Privy

d)

Holding tank

93.

When flow controls are installed on gas piping, they_________.

a)

Must be accessible

b)

Must not contain sediment traps

c)

Must be equipped with a backflow preventer

d)

Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the supply pressure

94.

HWT is a common abbreviation for a:

a)

Water heater

b)

Hot water faucet

c)

Water holding tank

d)

None of the above

95.

The plumbing code is used to:

a)

enforce the law

b)

confuse the plumber

c)

explain way plumbing installations may vary

d)

None of the above

96.

_____ means the accumulated floating solids generated during the biological, physical or chemical treatment, coagulation or sedimentation of wastewater.

a)

Sludge

b)

Slime

c)

Scum

d)

Sewage

97.

This is used for basement or underground public restroom wherein a vent stack may not be possible to extend 3 meters above the ground, as it may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.

a)

Relief Vent

b)

Looped Vent

c)

Local Vent

d)

Utility Vent

98.

______ means the portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive the end of another pipe of the same diameter for the purpose of making a joint.

a)

Bell

b)

Drip pan elbow

c)

Suction diffuser

d)

Connector

99.

Which of the following is considered to be the best method for connecting an indirect waste to a sanitary drainage system?

a)

Air gap

b)

Air break

c)

Air force

d)

Vulcanizing gap

100.

______ means a type of sewage pump which macerates wastewater consisting in part of sewage.

a)

Sewage pump

b)

Sewage grinder pump

c)

Effluent pump

d)

Sump pump

101.

The plumber shall have present the proper _____ for making the tests, and shall furnish such assistance as may be necessary in making the inspection.

a)

Apparatus

b)

Appliances

c)

Tools

d)

a and b

102.

What is the color of PPR?

a)

Green

b)

Yellow

c)

White

d)

It depends to the manufacturer

103.

How many eight bends are required to make a 45 deg. turn?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

104.

Upon completion of the plumbing installation and before ____ approval is given, the plumbing inspector shall inspect the work.

a)

Final

b)

Initial

c)

Early

d)

Pre

105.

A man weighing 70 kg jumps on a raft with an area of 4 sq. meter that is floating on a fresh water lake. Find the rise of the raft.

a)

2.5 cm

b)

2.25 cm

c)

1.75 cm

d)

3.25 cm

106.

Which of the fixture need to be provided with individual vent to avoid the transmittal or surge effect to other fixture trap connected to a branch drain:

a)

Bathtub

b)

laundry tray

c)

kitchen tray

d)

water closet

107.

What are the most common causes of sink blockages?

a)

toilet paper and air freshener

b)

solidified detergents and toothpaste

c)

grease and hair

d)

both a & b

108.

The drainage system in the building should be designed, constructed and maintained as to guard against fouling, deposits of solids and clogging. What feature should be provided to make the maintenance efficient and effective?

a)

adequate cleanouts

b)

adequate water seal traps

c)

adequate vent pipes

d)

adequate water supply

109.

What is that valve recommended for installation that that call for throttling?

a)

globe valve

b)

gate valve

c)

check valve

d)

angle valve

110.

A common heat source for indirect water heater.

a)

Steam

b)

Gas

c)

Electricity

d)

Oil

111.

A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass through a wall. How large a diameter hole is required to be cut?

a)

5”

b)

5.5”

c)

6”

d)

6.5”

112.

What will be the best kind of pipe for underground drains within the building?

a)

cement pipe

b)

G.I. pipe

c)

copper pipe

d)

cast iron pipe

113.

What is the color marking of copper tube for medical purposes?

a)

Red and orange

b)

Blue and Green

c)

Yellow

d)

None of the above

114.

_______ means that portion of a drain system that consists of a series of pipes that transport water from one area to another without providing detention.

a)

Corporation cock

b)

Cross connection control assembly

c)

Conveyance system

d)

Cross connection

115.

What degree of pressure is required to ensure smooth drainage?

a)

low pressure

b)

high pressure

c)

not a matter of pressure

d)

15 - 80 psi

116.

The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger for 1/2 inch CPVC piping is,

a)

1 foot

b)

2 feet

c)

3 feet

d)

4 feet

117.

What is the allowable distance between the trap arm and the vent if the fixture has a trap arm diameter of 32 mm?

a)

1.52 m

b)

0.76 m

118.

What force would be exerted on the gate of a closed 6” gate valve if the water pressure acting on it measured 46 Psig.

a)

867

b)

1300

c)

2604

d)

5202

119.

For a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from wall to urinal center).

a)

10 inches

b)

12 inches

c)

15 inches

d)

16 inches

120.

What is a bridge in a plumbing system?

a)

where one pipe crosses above another

b)

trap valve

c)

meeting point of the two subsystems

d)

pipe under the bridge

121.

A_________ is a artificial rod installed in a water heater to protect tank from corrosion.

a)

dip tube

b)

alpha rod

c)

anode rod

d)

insulation rod

122.

In a modern efficient drainage system, is a sink trap really necessary?

a)

Only when pipes of three inches or less are used.

b)

It is essential.

c)

It is necessary only when there is no sink filter.

d)

Sink trap is not necessary.

123.

Flowing stream of water has the tendency to purify itself. Which term is not applicable in purification?

a)

Sedimentation

b)

Infiltration

c)

Dilution

d)

Aeration

124.

______ means a drain pipe serving as a receptor for the discharge wastes from indirect or local waste piping.

a)

Stack

b)

Spring line pipe

c)

Spigot

d)

Standpipe

125.

A _______ is used to connect with galvanized pipe.

a)

push fit connector

b)

dielectric union

c)

Coupling

d)

Nipple

126.

Copper pipes are sized

a)

1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

b)

1/4 bigger than their inside diameter

c)

3/16 bigger than their inside diameter

d)

1/16 bigger than their inside diameter

127.

The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by plumbers today.

a)

10" and 12“

b)

12" and 18“

c)

12" and 24“

d)

18" and 24"

128.

A sewer ditch is to be 148 feet long, the pipe is to be installed with a 2% grade. What would be the total amount of fall be?

a)

24-5/8 in.

b)

35-1/2 in.

c)

46-1/4 in.

d)

9-1/4 in.

129.

When using a Hilti power actuated fastening tool, the device fails to fire when the trigger is pulled. The first thing you should do is?

a)

keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds

b)

remove the cartridge

c)

inspect the magazine

d)

depress the trigger again

130.

Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation in the vicinity. It makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump riser.

a)

Bored well

b)

Drilled well

c)

Jetted well

d)

Dug well

131.

An air conditioner that discharges 0.063 L/s of condensate into a floor drain, would equate to how many fixture units?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4