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UTILITIES - PLUMBING

Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

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1.

What is the relationship between architectural design and plumbing design?

a)

The placement of the spaces determines the proper orientation of the plumbing layout

b)

The location of the T& Bs, kitchen, laundry area and carport are critical in the accuracy of plumbing installation

c)

Orientation of utilitarian spaces is vital to the efficiency of the plumbing system

d)

All of the above

2.

What is included in the Plumbing System?

a)

Water Supply and Sanitary System

b)

Water Supply and Drainage System

c)

Waterworks and Sewerage System

d)

Water Supply and Storm Drainage System

3.

Which among the following is not a plumbing appliance?

a)

Drinking Fountain

b)

Refrigerator

c)

Faucet

d)

Washing Machine

4.

Which among the following is not a plumbing appurtenance?

a)

Shower Head

b)

Soap Dish

c)

Faucet

d)

Washing Machine

5.

Which among the following is not a plumbing fixture?

a)

Shower Valve

b)

Bidet

c)

Lavatory

d)

Floor Drain

6.

Who is responsible for enforcing and administering the NPCP?

a)

MWSS

b)

LWUA

c)

Administrative Authority

d)

Building Official

7.

Who heads the Local Waterworks and Utilities Administration?

a)

Secretary

b)

Plumbing Official

c)

LWUA

d)

Building Official

8.

What is MWSS?

a)

Manila Water & Sewerage System

b)

Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System

c)

Maynilad Water and Sewerage System

d)

Metro Manila Waterworks & Sewerage System

9.

What is included in the Drainage System?

a)

Drain, Waste and Vent

b)

Sanitary System and Non-Potable Water Supply

c)

Sanitary Drainage System and Storm Drainage System

d)

Sanitary Drainage and Wastewater System

10.

What is the scope of alteration?

a)

change, addition and modification of major plumbing system only

b)

change, addition and modification of plumbing materials only

c)

change, addition and modification of appurtenances only

d)

change, addition and modification of pipelines only

11.

What are the requirements that must be strictly observed in the design of a PWD friendly Toilet?

a)

Toilet dimension

b)

Clear width of door

c)

Height of lavatory

d)

All of the above

12.

What is the size required for a PWD toilet?

a)

1.20sqm

b)

2.16sqm

c)

3.06sqm

d)

4.00sqm

13.

The term used for plumbing work before the settling of the fixtures, or finishing

a)

plumbing layout

b)

plumbing roughing-in

c)

plumbing installation

d)

plumbing fit-outs

14.

Who is the allied professional involved in plumbing works?

a)

Journeyman

b)

Registered Master Plumber

c)

Sanitary Engineer

d)

Plumbing Engineer

15.

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

a)

Public Toilet

b)

Common Comfort Room

c)

Common Toilet

d)

Common T&B

16.

How would you describe a building?

a)

with human habitation

b)

with utilitarian spaces

c)

with structural components

d)

with architectural components only

17.

How would you describe a structure?

a)

with human habitation

b)

with utilitarian spaces

c)

with structural components

d)

with architectural components only

18.

To allow natural flow of air to circulate inside a building, the height between the floor and the ceiling should be

a)

1.80m

b)

2.10m

c)

2.40m

d)

2.70m

19.

To allow artificially cooled air to circulate inside a building, the height between the floor and the ceiling should be

a)

1.80m

b)

2.10m

c)

2.40m

d)

2.70m

20.

To contain the moisture and wetness only in the shower area, there should be

a)

an exhaust fan

b)

a dehumidifier

c)

a window

d)

an electric fan

21.

Where is the Main Water Line located if road is wide?

a)

under the sidewalk

b)

near gutter

c)

centreline of road

d)

near curb

22.

Where is the Main Water Line located if road is narrow?

a)

under the sidewalk

b)

near gutter

c)

centreline of road

d)

near curb

23.

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?

a)

West

b)

Northwest

c)

Southwest

d)

East

24.

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?

a)

West

b)

Northwest

c)

Southwest

d)

East

25.

What do you call an open, unoccupied space?

a)

Atrium

b)

Courtyard

c)

Court

d)

Airwell

26.

What makes water potable?

a)

drinkable quality

b)

with clarity

c)

with chemical treatment

d)

with sand and gravel filtration

27.

What makes water non-potable?

a)

drinkable quality

b)

with clarity

c)

with chemical treatment

d)

with sand and gravel filtration

28.

What is considered as High Hazard water?

a)

with toxic waste

b)

with liquid waste

c)

with polluted matters

d)

with contaminated matters

29.

What is considered as Low Hazard water?

a)

with toxic waste

b)

with liquid waste

c)

with polluted matters

d)

with contaminated matters

30.

The portion of a rainfall runs off over the surface of the ground

a)

Storm Water

b)

Rain Water

c)

Ground Water

d)

Surface Water

31.

Water that is standing in; passing through ground is called?

a)

Storm Water

b)

Rain Water

c)

Ground Water

d)

Surface Water

32.

A type of water well where pipe driven is equipped with well point by maul or pile driver

a)

Driven Well

b)

Drilled Well

c)

Shallow Well

d)

Bored Well

33.

What is the level of water service provided if water is taken from communal faucet system?

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

d)

NOTA

34.

Type of water treatment where granular medium (sand, crushed anthracite coal, or activated carbon) is used?

a)

Aeration

b)

Chlorination

c)

Filtration

d)

Coagulation

35.

Chlorine is used for

a)

Aeration

b)

Chlorination

c)

Filtration

d)

Disinfection

36.

Chemicals added to drinking water to adjust hardness or softness, pH, and alkalinity

a)

Aeration

b)

Fluoridation

c)

Filtration

d)

Disinfection

37.

What minerals are present in ground water?

a)

Sodium Chloride

b)

Ferrous Bicarbonate

c)

Iron and Magnesium

d)

Calcitrate

38.

Another term for bibb?

a)

Cock

b)

Plug

c)

Tap

d)

Faucet

39.

A faucet adapted for use in pantry sink?

a)

Gooseneck Faucet

b)

Key Cock

c)

Self-closing faucet

d)

Compression Cock

40.

A pipe laid in 2% slope is considered a

a)

Vertical Pipe

b)

Riser

c)

Stack

d)

Horizontal Pipe

41.

You noticed a six-storey building without the presence of an elevated water tank. What is used?

a)

indirect downfeed

b)

indirect upfeed

c)

booster-feed

d)

direct upfeed

42.

At a certain point in the distribution of water, water stopped, what could be the reason?

a)

water is fed from lower level source

b)

water equated with the level of water source

c)

water volume is lesser

d)

booster pump cannot reach higher level

43.

Pump used for low to medium-rise buildings

a)

centrifugal pump

b)

piston pump

c)

booster pump

d)

impeller pump

44.

Pump used for high-rise buildings

a)

centrifugal pump

b)

piston pump

c)

booster pump

d)

impeller pump

45.

Most used heating water device

a)

Solar Water Heater

b)

Gas Furnace

c)

Electric Heater

d)

Coal Heater

46.

Where do you place pump in a pump room?

a)

besides the cistern

b)

under the cistern

c)

on top of the cistern

d)

away from the cistern

47.

Water is drawn directly from the main water line

a)

indirect downfeed

b)

indirect upfeed

c)

booster-feed

d)

direct upfeed

48.

Water is drawn indirectly from the main water line to an elevated water tank and delivered by gravity system

a)

indirect downfeed

b)

indirect upfeed

c)

booster-feed

d)

direct upfeed

49.

Where do you use submersible pumps?

a)

cistern

b)

well

c)

elevated water tank

d)

faucet

50.

The banging effect present in pipe interior is caused by

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Vacuum

c)

Water Hammer

d)

Siphonage

51.

How do you address water hammer?

a)

Vacuum Breaker

b)

Air Cushion

c)

Air Filter

d)

Air Chamber

52.

A valve where flow is cut off by means of a circular disk, at right angles to the direction of flow

a)

Globe Valve

b)

Ball Valve

c)

Gate Valve

d)

Cut-off Valve

53.

Valve used for boiler, pressure vessel when pressure/temperature exceeds

a)

Boiler Blow-off

b)

Water Hammer

c)

Check Valve

d)

Ball Valve

54.

Checks reversal of flow of water

a)

Boiler Blow-off

b)

Water Hammer

c)

Check Valve

d)

Ball Valve

55.

Valve used for throttling water

a)

Globe Valve

b)

Ball Valve

c)

Gate Valve

d)

Cut-off Valve

56.

How would you know if a plastic pipe is of quality material?

a)

it has indelible marking

b)

it is molded

c)

it is stamped

d)

it is embossed

57.

Pipe has no permanent water supply

a)

wet standpipe

b)

dry standpipe

c)

fire hose rack

d)

fire hose cabinet

58.

Cast Iron Pipe without a hub is known as

a)

no header

b)

double hub

c)

single hub

d)

hubless pipe

59.

Pipe used for both CWL and sanitary drainage line

a)

PVC

b)

HDPE

c)

uPVC

d)

LDPE

60.

Type of jointing for HDPE pipes

a)

Welding

b)

Heat welded

c)

Electrofusion

d)

Soldering

61.

Type of jointing for Cast Iron Pipes

a)

Threading

b)

fuse welding

c)

oakum

d)

caulking

62.

A flange without bores that closes the end of a pipe

a)

Blind Flange

b)

Blank Flange

c)

Mid-flange

d)

Ferrule

63.

Used to connect two straight runs of pipe, the fitting being inside threaded.

a)

coupling

b)

nipple

c)

bushing

d)

union

64.

Used to connect two straight runs of pipe, the fitting being outside threaded.

a)

coupling

b)

nipple

c)

bushing

d)

union

65.

A fitting that closes the end of the pipe, the fitting being inside threaded

a)

Cap

b)

Plug

c)

Ferrule

d)

Flange

66.

A fitting that closes the end of the pipe, the fitting being outside threaded

a)

Cap

b)

Plug

c)

Ferrule

d)

Flange

67.

A fitting used for joining the service pipe and the distribution pipe

a)

Reducer

b)

Bushing

c)

Union Patente

d)

Tailpiece

68.

Two-gated outlet used for dry and wet standpipes

a)

Wye

b)

Double Wye

c)

Single Wye

d)

Siamese Connection

69.

Used to connect the spigot to the bell

a)

Shielded Coupling

b)

Caulking

c)

Threading

d)

Soldering

70.

The measurement of the diameter of Cast Iron is taken on its

a)

Outside Diameter

b)

N.I.D.

c)

Internal Diameter

d)

I.P.S

71.

The measurement of the diameter of Copper tubing is taken on its

a)

Outside Diameter

b)

N.I.D.

c)

Internal Diameter

d)

I.P.S

72.

Used to connect two hubless pipes

a)

Shielded Coupling

b)

Caulking

c)

Threading

d)

Soldering

73.

Used to bend lead pipes

a)

Bending Pin or Iron

b)

Yoke Vise

c)

Pipe Vise

d)

Bending Tool

74.

Another name for cleanout plug

a)

Ferrule

b)

Cap

c)

Plug point

d)

Flange

75.

Copper Pipes jointing

a)

Soldering

b)

Welding

c)

Brazen Joint

d)

Electrofusion

76.

What is the purpose of a Toilet & Bath?

a)

for cleaning

b)

for washing

c)

for bathing

d)

for sanitation and hygiene

77.

Used for washing the middle part of the body; genitals

a)

Foot Tub

b)

Bidet

c)

Bath tub

d)

wash basin

78.

A bidet designed for the invalid and the infirm

a)

Foot Tub

b)

Bidet

c)

Sitz Bath

d)

wash basin

79.

Minimum size of a T&B as per Rule 8 of the NBCP?

a)

1.50sqm

b)

2.00sqm

c)

1.20sqm

d)

1.80sqm

80.

Another term for Lavatory?

a)

Pot

b)

Closet

c)

Potty

d)

Wash Basin

81.

Flushing water directly from water supply pipes/in connection

a)

Flush Tank

b)

Flush Valve

c)

Flushometer Tank

d)

Flushometer Valve

82.

Handle has an actuated direct water pressure

a)

Flush Tank

b)

Flush Valve

c)

Flushometer Tank

d)

Flushometer Valve

83.

Used for flushing/removing excrements

a)

Flush Tank

b)

Flush Valve

c)

Flushometer Tank

d)

Flushometer Valve

84.

It has an air accumulator vessel; predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes

a)

Flush Tank

b)

Flush Valve

c)

Flushometer Tank

d)

Flushometer Valve

85.

Which among these fixtures does not have a P-Trap?

a)

Bath Tub

b)

Water Closet

c)

Lavatory

d)

Kitchen Sink

86.

It has a cuplike shell allows movement in every direction

a)

Ball Joint

b)

Plug

c)

Ball Cock

d)

Ball Valve

87.

It is a faucet/valve opened/closed by the fall or rise of a ball floating on the surface of water

a)

Ball Joint

b)

Plug

c)

Ball Cock

d)

Flange

88.

It is a pot sink used in restaurants and large kitchens

a)

Kitchen Sink

b)

Laundry Tub

c)

Bar Sink

d)

Scullery Sink

89.

A water closet with continuous trough

a)

Siphon Jet

b)

Latrine

c)

Washdown

d)

Blowout

90.

Also known as a mop sink

a)

Slop Sink

b)

Service Tub

c)

Wash Basin

d)

Laundry Tub

91.

A water closet used normally for commercial purposes

a)

Siphon Jet

b)

Latrine

c)

Washdown

d)

Blowout

92.

Which is not an energy saving feature of a fixture

a)

Dual Flush

b)

1.5gpf

c)

Pop-up Faucet

d)

Waterless Urinal

93.

A Lavatory with a stand for covering the P-trap

a)

Counter-top

b)

Pedestal

c)

Under-the Counter

d)

Self-Rimming

94.

In-sync aerator is placed under a

a)

Kitchen Sink

b)

Laundry Tub

c)

Bar Sink

d)

Scullery Sink

95.

A water closet ergonomically designed for Asian-end

a)

Siphon Jet

b)

Latrine

c)

Reverse Trap

d)

Blowout

96.

The construction, collection, transportation, pumping treatment and final disposition of sewage

a)

Plumbing

b)

Sewerage

c)

Drainage

d)

Storm Drainage

97.

An underground system that cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer

a)

Storm Drain

b)

Subsewer

c)

Building Subdrain

d)

Underground Sewer

98.

This pipe starts at the end of the building drain

a)

House Sewer

b)

House Drain

c)

Building Drain

d)

House Storm Sewer

99.

Pipe takes the waste water from the plumbing fixtures and deliver it to the sewer

a)

Plumbing

b)

Sewerage

c)

Drainage System

d)

Storm Drainage

100.

Equivalent to a flow rate of 7 ½ gallons of water per min; 28.3 liters per min (1 cu.ft/minute)

a)

Fixture Unit

b)

Plumbing Unit

c)

Fixture Drain

d)

Unit Vent

101.

The lowest horizontal piping of drainage system conveying waste to the building sewer beginning 0.6 m. outside the building wall

a)

House Sewer

b)

Building Sewer

c)

Building Drain

d)

House Storm Sewer

102.

The pipeline from the building to the public storm sewer system

a)

House Sewer

b)

House Drain

c)

Building Drain

d)

House Storm Sewer

103.

The drain from the trap of a fixture to the junction of the drain

a)

Fixture Unit

b)

Plumbing Unit

c)

Fixture Drain

d)

Unit Vent

104.

A waste pipe that does not connect directly with the building drainage

a)

Receptor

b)

Drain Pipe

c)

Direct Pipe

d)

Indirect Waste Pipe

105.

Another term for rainfall/precipitation

a)

Downfall

b)

Condensation

c)

Storm Water

d)

Falling water

106.

Liquids are retained to deposit settleable material

a)

Rain leader

b)

Downspout

c)

Catch Basin

d)

Trench Canal

107.

An interceptor of 3 cubic meters capacity

a)

Grease Trap

b)

Clarifier

c)

Grease Interceptor

d)

Sand Interceptor

108.

An unobstructed vertical distance between the lowest openings from any pipe to the flood level rim of the receptor

a)

Airbreak

b)

Air Relief

c)

Air Gap, Drainage

d)

Air Gap, Water Distribution

109.

An unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the flood-level rim

a)

Airbreak

b)

Air Relief

c)

Air Gap, Drainage

d)

Air Gap, Water Distribution

110.

Vertical distance between the dip and the crown weir of a trap/the water in the trap between the dip and the crown weir

a)

Water Seal

b)

Trap Seal

c)

Seal

d)

Trap Arm

111.

The principal artery in vent system

a)

Main Vent

b)

VSTR

c)

SVTR

d)

Main Soil Vent

112.

Provide flow of air to or from a drainage system; provide a circulation of air to protect traps seals from siphonage and back pressure

a)

Vent Pipe

b)

Vent System

c)

Vent

d)

Vent Thru Roof

113.

A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system; for reducing the pressure exerted on trap seals

a)

Vent Pipe

b)

Vent System

c)

Vent

d)

Vent Thru Roof

114.

An arrangement of venting so installed that one vent pipe will serve two traps

a)

Unit Vent

b)

Individual Vent

c)

Loop Vent

d)

Yoke Vent

115.

Acts as auxiliary vent (“yoke vent”)

a)

Unit Vent

b)

Individual Vent

c)

Loop Vent

d)

Relief Vent

116.

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

a)

Sump Pit

b)

Cesspool

c)

Septic Tank

d)

Sewage Treatment Plant

117.

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

a)

Sump Pit

b)

Cesspool

c)

Septic Tank

d)

Sewage Treatment Plant

118.

Another term for Seepage Pit

a)

Sump Pit

b)

Cesspool

c)

Septic Tank

d)

Sewage Treatment Plant

119.

Consists of human excrement/liquid household waste

a)

Wastewater

b)

Sanitary Sewage

c)

Waterborne Waste

d)

Industrial Waste

120.

Pipe with or without industrial wastes/without and admixture of storm water or ground water

a)

Sanitary Sewer

b)

Sanitary Sewage

c)

Domestic Pipe

d)

Sanitary Pipe

121.

A common sewer controlled by public authority

a)

Storm Sewer

b)

Building Sewer

c)

Building Drain

d)

Public Sewer

122.

The pipeline from the building to the public sewer system

a)

House Sewer

b)

House Drain

c)

Building Drain

d)

House Storm Sewer

123.

An outhouse/structure for deposition of excrement

a)

Toilet

b)

Privy

c)

Latrine

d)

Comfort Room

124.

A secondary pipeline

a)

Branch

b)

Lateral

c)

Pipeline

d)

Waste Pipe

125.

An opening of sufficient size for a man to gain access thereto

a)

Manhole

b)

Access Panel

c)

Pipe Chase

d)

Pit

126.

A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and waste liquids

a)

Sewage

b)

Sewer

c)

Tubing

d)

Conduit

127.

The single sloping drain from the base of a stack to its junction with main building drain or with another branch

a)

Branch

b)

Lateral

c)

Primary Branch

d)

Secondary Branch

128.

A pit beneath a privy in which excrement collects

a)

Septic Vault

b)

Cesspool

c)

Privy Vault

d)

Septic Tank

129.

Distance maintained and required by law between cesspool and water well

a)

10.00m

b)

20.00m

c)

15.00m

d)

30.00m

130.

What is a minimum number of chambers for a Septic Tank

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

4

131.

What is the length of a Digestive Chamber for a family of 6?

a)

0.90 m

b)

1.20 m

c)

1.50 m

d)

1.80 m

132.

What is the capacity of the Digestive Chamber?

a)

1/3

b)

2/4

c)

1/4

d)

2/3

133.

This is privately owned/not directly controlled by the public authority

a)

Storm Sewer

b)

Building Sewer

c)

Building Drain

d)

Private Sewer

134.

What should be installed when there is no presence of a public sewer?

a)

STP

b)

Sump Pit

c)

Cesspool

d)

Septic Tank

135.

What is a Portalet?

a)

Chemical Toilet

b)

Latrine

c)

Privy

d)

Comfort Room

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