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WorksheetsUTILITIES - PLUMBING
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What is the relationship between architectural design and plumbing design?
The placement of the spaces determines the proper orientation of the plumbing layout
The location of the T& Bs, kitchen, laundry area and carport are critical in the accuracy of plumbing installation
Orientation of utilitarian spaces is vital to the efficiency of the plumbing system
All of the above
What is included in the Plumbing System?
Water Supply and Sanitary System
Water Supply and Drainage System
Waterworks and Sewerage System
Water Supply and Storm Drainage System
Which among the following is not a plumbing appliance?
Drinking Fountain
Refrigerator
Faucet
Washing Machine
Which among the following is not a plumbing appurtenance?
Shower Head
Soap Dish
Faucet
Washing Machine
Which among the following is not a plumbing fixture?
Shower Valve
Bidet
Lavatory
Floor Drain
Who is responsible for enforcing and administering the NPCP?
MWSS
LWUA
Administrative Authority
Building Official
Who heads the Local Waterworks and Utilities Administration?
Secretary
Plumbing Official
LWUA
Building Official
What is MWSS?
Manila Water & Sewerage System
Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System
Maynilad Water and Sewerage System
Metro Manila Waterworks & Sewerage System
What is included in the Drainage System?
Drain, Waste and Vent
Sanitary System and Non-Potable Water Supply
Sanitary Drainage System and Storm Drainage System
Sanitary Drainage and Wastewater System
What is the scope of alteration?
change, addition and modification of major plumbing system only
change, addition and modification of plumbing materials only
change, addition and modification of appurtenances only
change, addition and modification of pipelines only
What are the requirements that must be strictly observed in the design of a PWD friendly Toilet?
Toilet dimension
Clear width of door
Height of lavatory
All of the above
What is the size required for a PWD toilet?
1.20sqm
2.16sqm
3.06sqm
4.00sqm
The term used for plumbing work before the settling of the fixtures, or finishing
plumbing layout
plumbing roughing-in
plumbing installation
plumbing fit-outs
Who is the allied professional involved in plumbing works?
Journeyman
Registered Master Plumber
Sanitary Engineer
Plumbing Engineer
The term used for a Comfort Room used by the public or T&B used by all the members of the family and/or guests
Public Toilet
Common Comfort Room
Common Toilet
Common T&B
How would you describe a building?
with human habitation
with utilitarian spaces
with structural components
with architectural components only
How would you describe a structure?
with human habitation
with utilitarian spaces
with structural components
with architectural components only
To allow natural flow of air to circulate inside a building, the height between the floor and the ceiling should be
1.80m
2.10m
2.40m
2.70m
To allow artificially cooled air to circulate inside a building, the height between the floor and the ceiling should be
1.80m
2.10m
2.40m
2.70m
To contain the moisture and wetness only in the shower area, there should be
an exhaust fan
a dehumidifier
a window
an electric fan
Where is the Main Water Line located if road is wide?
under the sidewalk
near gutter
centreline of road
near curb
Where is the Main Water Line located if road is narrow?
under the sidewalk
near gutter
centreline of road
near curb
In architectural design, it is important for an Architect to design strategically the location of Utilitarian spaces necessary to make the building comfortable to use. Where do you orient the Laundry Area?
West
Northwest
Southwest
East
In architectural design, it is important for an Architect to design strategically the location of Utilitarian spaces necessary to make the building comfortable to use. Where do you orient the Kitchen?
West
Northwest
Southwest
East
What do you call an open, unoccupied space?
Atrium
Courtyard
Court
Airwell
What makes water potable?
drinkable quality
with clarity
with chemical treatment
with sand and gravel filtration
What makes water non-potable?
drinkable quality
with clarity
with chemical treatment
with sand and gravel filtration
What is considered as High Hazard water?
with toxic waste
with liquid waste
with polluted matters
with contaminated matters
What is considered as Low Hazard water?
with toxic waste
with liquid waste
with polluted matters
with contaminated matters
The portion of a rainfall runs off over the surface of the ground
Storm Water
Rain Water
Ground Water
Surface Water
Water that is standing in; passing through ground is called?
Storm Water
Rain Water
Ground Water
Surface Water
A type of water well where pipe driven is equipped with well point by maul or pile driver
Driven Well
Drilled Well
Shallow Well
Bored Well
What is the level of water service provided if water is taken from communal faucet system?
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
NOTA
Type of water treatment where granular medium (sand, crushed anthracite coal, or activated carbon) is used?
Aeration
Chlorination
Filtration
Coagulation
Chlorine is used for
Aeration
Chlorination
Filtration
Disinfection
Chemicals added to drinking water to adjust hardness or softness, pH, and alkalinity
Aeration
Fluoridation
Filtration
Disinfection
What minerals are present in ground water?
Sodium Chloride
Ferrous Bicarbonate
Iron and Magnesium
Calcitrate
Another term for bibb?
Cock
Plug
Tap
Faucet
A faucet adapted for use in pantry sink?
Gooseneck Faucet
Key Cock
Self-closing faucet
Compression Cock
A pipe laid in 2% slope is considered a
Vertical Pipe
Riser
Stack
Horizontal Pipe
You noticed a six-storey building without the presence of an elevated water tank. What is used?
indirect downfeed
indirect upfeed
booster-feed
direct upfeed
At a certain point in the distribution of water, water stopped, what could be the reason?
water is fed from lower level source
water equated with the level of water source
water volume is lesser
booster pump cannot reach higher level
Pump used for low to medium-rise buildings
centrifugal pump
piston pump
booster pump
impeller pump
Pump used for high-rise buildings
centrifugal pump
piston pump
booster pump
impeller pump
Most used heating water device
Solar Water Heater
Gas Furnace
Electric Heater
Coal Heater
Where do you place pump in a pump room?
besides the cistern
under the cistern
on top of the cistern
away from the cistern
Water is drawn directly from the main water line
indirect downfeed
indirect upfeed
booster-feed
direct upfeed
Water is drawn indirectly from the main water line to an elevated water tank and delivered by gravity system
indirect downfeed
indirect upfeed
booster-feed
direct upfeed
Where do you use submersible pumps?
cistern
well
elevated water tank
faucet
The banging effect present in pipe interior is caused by
Air Pressure
Vacuum
Water Hammer
Siphonage
How do you address water hammer?
Vacuum Breaker
Air Cushion
Air Filter
Air Chamber
A valve where flow is cut off by means of a circular disk, at right angles to the direction of flow
Globe Valve
Ball Valve
Gate Valve
Cut-off Valve
Valve used for boiler, pressure vessel when pressure/temperature exceeds
Boiler Blow-off
Water Hammer
Check Valve
Ball Valve
Checks reversal of flow of water
Boiler Blow-off
Water Hammer
Check Valve
Ball Valve
Valve used for throttling water
Globe Valve
Ball Valve
Gate Valve
Cut-off Valve
How would you know if a plastic pipe is of quality material?
it has indelible marking
it is molded
it is stamped
it is embossed
Pipe has no permanent water supply
wet standpipe
dry standpipe
fire hose rack
fire hose cabinet
Cast Iron Pipe without a hub is known as
no header
double hub
single hub
hubless pipe
Pipe used for both CWL and sanitary drainage line
PVC
HDPE
uPVC
LDPE
Type of jointing for HDPE pipes
Welding
Heat welded
Electrofusion
Soldering
Type of jointing for Cast Iron Pipes
Threading
fuse welding
oakum
caulking
A flange without bores that closes the end of a pipe
Blind Flange
Blank Flange
Mid-flange
Ferrule
Used to connect two straight runs of pipe, the fitting being inside threaded.
coupling
nipple
bushing
union
Used to connect two straight runs of pipe, the fitting being outside threaded.
coupling
nipple
bushing
union
A fitting that closes the end of the pipe, the fitting being inside threaded
Cap
Plug
Ferrule
Flange
A fitting that closes the end of the pipe, the fitting being outside threaded
Cap
Plug
Ferrule
Flange
A fitting used for joining the service pipe and the distribution pipe
Reducer
Bushing
Union Patente
Tailpiece
Two-gated outlet used for dry and wet standpipes
Wye
Double Wye
Single Wye
Siamese Connection
Used to connect the spigot to the bell
Shielded Coupling
Caulking
Threading
Soldering
The measurement of the diameter of Cast Iron is taken on its
Outside Diameter
N.I.D.
Internal Diameter
I.P.S
The measurement of the diameter of Copper tubing is taken on its
Outside Diameter
N.I.D.
Internal Diameter
I.P.S
Used to connect two hubless pipes
Shielded Coupling
Caulking
Threading
Soldering
Used to bend lead pipes
Bending Pin or Iron
Yoke Vise
Pipe Vise
Bending Tool
Another name for cleanout plug
Ferrule
Cap
Plug point
Flange
Copper Pipes jointing
Soldering
Welding
Brazen Joint
Electrofusion
What is the purpose of a Toilet & Bath?
for cleaning
for washing
for bathing
for sanitation and hygiene
Used for washing the middle part of the body; genitals
Foot Tub
Bidet
Bath tub
wash basin
A bidet designed for the invalid and the infirm
Foot Tub
Bidet
Sitz Bath
wash basin
Minimum size of a T&B as per Rule 8 of the NBCP?
1.50sqm
2.00sqm
1.20sqm
1.80sqm
Another term for Lavatory?
Pot
Closet
Potty
Wash Basin
Flushing water directly from water supply pipes/in connection
Flush Tank
Flush Valve
Flushometer Tank
Flushometer Valve
Handle has an actuated direct water pressure
Flush Tank
Flush Valve
Flushometer Tank
Flushometer Valve
Used for flushing/removing excrements
Flush Tank
Flush Valve
Flushometer Tank
Flushometer Valve
It has an air accumulator vessel; predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes
Flush Tank
Flush Valve
Flushometer Tank
Flushometer Valve
Which among these fixtures does not have a P-Trap?
Bath Tub
Water Closet
Lavatory
Kitchen Sink
It has a cuplike shell allows movement in every direction
Ball Joint
Plug
Ball Cock
Ball Valve
It is a faucet/valve opened/closed by the fall or rise of a ball floating on the surface of water
Ball Joint
Plug
Ball Cock
Flange
It is a pot sink used in restaurants and large kitchens
Kitchen Sink
Laundry Tub
Bar Sink
Scullery Sink
A water closet with continuous trough
Siphon Jet
Latrine
Washdown
Blowout
Also known as a mop sink
Slop Sink
Service Tub
Wash Basin
Laundry Tub
A water closet used normally for commercial purposes
Siphon Jet
Latrine
Washdown
Blowout
Which is not an energy saving feature of a fixture
Dual Flush
1.5gpf
Pop-up Faucet
Waterless Urinal
A Lavatory with a stand for covering the P-trap
Counter-top
Pedestal
Under-the Counter
Self-Rimming
In-sync aerator is placed under a
Kitchen Sink
Laundry Tub
Bar Sink
Scullery Sink
A water closet ergonomically designed for Asian-end
Siphon Jet
Latrine
Reverse Trap
Blowout
The construction, collection, transportation, pumping treatment and final disposition of sewage
Plumbing
Sewerage
Drainage
Storm Drainage
An underground system that cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer
Storm Drain
Subsewer
Building Subdrain
Underground Sewer
This pipe starts at the end of the building drain
House Sewer
House Drain
Building Drain
House Storm Sewer
Pipe takes the waste water from the plumbing fixtures and deliver it to the sewer
Plumbing
Sewerage
Drainage System
Storm Drainage
Equivalent to a flow rate of 7 ½ gallons of water per min; 28.3 liters per min (1 cu.ft/minute)
Fixture Unit
Plumbing Unit
Fixture Drain
Unit Vent
The lowest horizontal piping of drainage system conveying waste to the building sewer beginning 0.6 m. outside the building wall
House Sewer
Building Sewer
Building Drain
House Storm Sewer
The pipeline from the building to the public storm sewer system
House Sewer
House Drain
Building Drain
House Storm Sewer
The drain from the trap of a fixture to the junction of the drain
Fixture Unit
Plumbing Unit
Fixture Drain
Unit Vent
A waste pipe that does not connect directly with the building drainage
Receptor
Drain Pipe
Direct Pipe
Indirect Waste Pipe
Another term for rainfall/precipitation
Downfall
Condensation
Storm Water
Falling water
Liquids are retained to deposit settleable material
Rain leader
Downspout
Catch Basin
Trench Canal
An interceptor of 3 cubic meters capacity
Grease Trap
Clarifier
Grease Interceptor
Sand Interceptor
An unobstructed vertical distance between the lowest openings from any pipe to the flood level rim of the receptor
Airbreak
Air Relief
Air Gap, Drainage
Air Gap, Water Distribution
An unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the flood-level rim
Airbreak
Air Relief
Air Gap, Drainage
Air Gap, Water Distribution
Vertical distance between the dip and the crown weir of a trap/the water in the trap between the dip and the crown weir
Water Seal
Trap Seal
Seal
Trap Arm
The principal artery in vent system
Main Vent
VSTR
SVTR
Main Soil Vent
Provide flow of air to or from a drainage system; provide a circulation of air to protect traps seals from siphonage and back pressure
Vent Pipe
Vent System
Vent
Vent Thru Roof
A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system; for reducing the pressure exerted on trap seals
Vent Pipe
Vent System
Vent
Vent Thru Roof
An arrangement of venting so installed that one vent pipe will serve two traps
Unit Vent
Individual Vent
Loop Vent
Yoke Vent
Acts as auxiliary vent (“yoke vent”)
Unit Vent
Individual Vent
Loop Vent
Relief Vent
A pit for the reception or detention of sewage/non-watertight lined excavation; permitting liquid to seep through the bottom and sides of the cesspool
Sump Pit
Cesspool
Septic Tank
Sewage Treatment Plant
A water-tight receptacle; separate solids from the liquid, digest organic matter, allow effluent to discharge to a storm drain, directly to ground outside the tank through open joint or perforated piping
Sump Pit
Cesspool
Septic Tank
Sewage Treatment Plant
Another term for Seepage Pit
Sump Pit
Cesspool
Septic Tank
Sewage Treatment Plant
Consists of human excrement/liquid household waste
Wastewater
Sanitary Sewage
Waterborne Waste
Industrial Waste
Pipe with or without industrial wastes/without and admixture of storm water or ground water
Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary Sewage
Domestic Pipe
Sanitary Pipe
A common sewer controlled by public authority
Storm Sewer
Building Sewer
Building Drain
Public Sewer
The pipeline from the building to the public sewer system
House Sewer
House Drain
Building Drain
House Storm Sewer
An outhouse/structure for deposition of excrement
Toilet
Privy
Latrine
Comfort Room
A secondary pipeline
Branch
Lateral
Pipeline
Waste Pipe
An opening of sufficient size for a man to gain access thereto
Manhole
Access Panel
Pipe Chase
Pit
A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and waste liquids
Sewage
Sewer
Tubing
Conduit
The single sloping drain from the base of a stack to its junction with main building drain or with another branch
Branch
Lateral
Primary Branch
Secondary Branch
A pit beneath a privy in which excrement collects
Septic Vault
Cesspool
Privy Vault
Septic Tank
Distance maintained and required by law between cesspool and water well
10.00m
20.00m
15.00m
30.00m
What is a minimum number of chambers for a Septic Tank
3
2
1
4
What is the length of a Digestive Chamber for a family of 6?
0.90 m
1.20 m
1.50 m
1.80 m
What is the capacity of the Digestive Chamber?
1/3
2/4
1/4
2/3
This is privately owned/not directly controlled by the public authority
Storm Sewer
Building Sewer
Building Drain
Private Sewer
What should be installed when there is no presence of a public sewer?
STP
Sump Pit
Cesspool
Septic Tank
What is a Portalet?
Chemical Toilet
Latrine
Privy
Comfort Room
