1. Which of the following types of fixtures can be particular area.

served by a combination waste and vent system? a pump used to remove water that has
A. Urinals B. Toilets accumulated in a water collecting sump pit,
C. Sinks D. Bidets A.JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
B.SUMP PUMP
2. Increasing vents by one pipe size will: C.TURBINE PUMP
A. provide increased drainage D.PISTON PUMP
B. allow a uniform installation
C. allow vents of longer lengths
10. What procedure is used to determine if
D. allow vents to be shorter
additional PPE is required for a
specific task on a jobsite?
3. _____________ may be used either for the collection A. Ask the site foreman.
of water without consideration of pressure, or for B. Complete a hazard assessment.
storing water under air pressure or under a C. Observe what other workers are wearing.
static head for future distribution by pneumatic D. Request information at next tool box meeting.
or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I.,
reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain
11.Advantage of Using Rain water is?
steel.
A. Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot
A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
water supply system
B. WATER TANK
B. Water is available everyday
C. WATER DAM
C. Water that is natural and purified by natural
D. COFERDAM
means
D. None of the above
4. How much is the plumbing permit fee for one
lavatory in excess of the one unit minimum
required? Follow the National Building Code. 12. The valve for controlling two or more outlet in a
A. 6.00 B. 4.00 cold water supply line maybe a:
C. 2.00 D. 1.00 A. Rising stem gate valve
B. Heavy duty globe valve
C. Ground key valve
5. A valve known as a stop is a:
D. Non-rising stem globe valve
A. full port valve
B. restrictive port design
C. non directional valve 13. Cast Iron piping 10 ft in lengths installed
D. rising stem design horizontally, shall be supported at intervals not
more than.
A. 12 ft B. 15 ft
6. A kind of plastic pipe which has excellent
C. 5 ft D. 10 ft
chemical, crush and fire resistance, high impact
and tensile strength and is nontoxic; used for hot
14. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6
and cold water applications.
cu. meters of cold water daily with peak demand.
a. Polyvinyl chloride
What is the maximum hot water probable hourly
b. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
demand?
c. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
A. 110 liters B. 100 liters
d. polypropylene
C. 120 liters D. 140 liters
(3600÷24hrs= 150L/h x 80% DF = 120L/h)
7. A 4” diameter stainless steel pipe is 26.5 m (86.9
feet) in length and 15. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding
requires hangers to be placed at 1.6 m (5.25 water or other liquids
feet) intervals. How many A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
hangers are required to support the pipe with B. WATER TANK
hangers at both ends of the C. WATER DAM
run? D. COFERDAM
A. 16 B. 17
C. 18 D. 19 16. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints is.
A. Alloy B. 95-5 tin antimony
8. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be C. 50-50 tin alloy D. lead
reduced in size in the direction of flow?
a. The waste will travel faster which will allow
17. The most common type of PVC and steel type
for better cleaning of the pipe.
based on their wall thickness is rated as.
b. This could cause blockage to build up at the
A. schedule 10 B. schedule 40
reduction point
C. schedule 50 D. schedule 80
c. This could cause slugging in the waste system
d. This will have no effect in the drainage
system. 18. Flux can only be used in brazing process when
A. Brazing copper to brass
9. This pumps are used in applications where B. Brazing coper to copper
excess water must be pumped away from a C. Not allowed
D. Both A & B
19. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-Blue stripe or 29. When silt and dirt is removed from water, the
band is identified as process is called
A. gas pipe B. raw water pipe A. Siltation B. sedimentation
C. potable water pipe D. air pipe C. Screening D. filtration

20. Water for domestic use comes from these source 30. The minimum quantity for flushing urinal:
except A. 4 gallons B. 6 gallons
A. ground water B. rain water C. 7 gallons D. 2 gallons
C. surface water D. sea water
31. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the fitting is
21. A male adapter is . inserted into the PEX tubing and
A. internal thread B. external A. Soldered B. threaded
thread C. Crimped D. solvent welded
C. a slip-joint nut and washer D. a threaded
cover 32. An operating gate valve
A. uses a rubber washer
22. Every exposed trap must ____. B. uses a lever handle
a. be self-cleaning C. makes it acceptable for gas
b. have inadequate trap seal in order to caused D. none of the above are correct
trap seal loss
c. not provided with a removable clean out plug 33. A tapered pipe thread used in the plumbing
d. not able to retain large amount of waste water industry complies with
A. national pipe thread standards
23. What do you call this valve installed at the B. straight pipe thread standards
solution line of a pump to prevent the loss of C. standard pipe threads standards
prime of the pump. D. beveled pipe thread standards
A. check valve B. flopper valve
C. float valve D. foot valve 34. These are dug with earth augers are usually less
than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The diameter
24. Turbidity may be associated with what ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with
characteristic of water? metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
a. chemical b. physical A.DUG WELLS B.BORED WELLS
c. Biological d. radiological C.DRIVEN WELLS D.SHORE WELLS

25. The effective thread length of a 3/4" diameter 35. What is the best fixture for a public comfort
screwed steel pipe is. room
A. 1 1/4" long B. 1/2" long A. gatevalve B. flushometer
C. 1" long D. 3/4" long C. faucet D. none of the above

26. Plays an important part in the plumbing system, 36. What would happen if there were no air supply
providing this is the most critical utility from the vent on the roof?
requirement, and also known as a "Universal a. Smells from the sewer would enter the
Solvent" system.
A. Sewage B. Water b. Waste water would not flow out.
C. Chloride D. Purified water c. Nothing, it is used mainly to add rainwater to
the system
27. Acidity is one of the most problems in water d. both a & c
distribution and water purification, which can
cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting 37. What would be the result of a partially plugged
& clogging of steelpipes, which is the best bypass orifice in a flushometer?
solution for this problem? A. Short flush cycle. B. Long flush
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed cycle.
marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or C. Constant flushing. D. No flushing.
adding sodium silicate.)
B. Chlorination for removing salt contents 38. Six equally spaced lav’s are to be installed along
C. Aeration a wall that is 530 cm long and will be vented
D. Non of the above withdual vents. Determine the center to center
distance between vents if the fixtures are each
28. In back to back fixture connection, the following 51 cmwide.
maybe used except ____. a. 133cm b. 166cm
a. double sanitary tee c. 177cm d. 188cm
b. double wye combination (1 vent serving 2 lavs, 6 lavs = 3 vents.
c. double inverted wye 530/3=177)
d. double tapped tee
39. On a private domestic water system, what would A. SURFACE TENSION
the usual cut-in and cut-out pressures be set at? B. HEAT ABSORPTION /CAPACITY
A. 103 kPa and 241 kPa / 15 psi and 35 psi C. CAPILLARITY
B. 138 kPa and 207 kPa / 20 psi and 30 psi D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
C. 207 kPa and 345 kPa / 30 psi and 50 psi
D. 241 kPa and 380 kPa / 35 psi and 55 psi 48. A toilet seat used in a public washroom must be:
a. cover-less type b. plastic non-permeable
40. what is the common type of water distribution type
system? This method is dependent on the c. round type d. elongated type
pressure provided by the water main & involves a
minimum and type of components such as
49. A vent pipe connecting upward from a soil or
overhead tank & pressure tank.
waste stack to a vent stack to prevent pressure
a. direct (pressure) system
changes in the stacks is a:
b. hydropneumatic system
A. crown vent B. common vent
c. upfeed& gravity distribution system
C. loop vent D. yoke vent
d. upfeed (pump) system

50. The abbreviation NPS refers to:

41. What is the principal function of the expansion
a. pipe size b. wall thickness
tank in a hot water system?
c. threads per inch d. thread taper
A. It allows the volume of the water in the
system to change to maintain working pressure.
B. It collects the air in the system, thus 51. When installing glass piping; if one end needs to
preventing air lock of the system while in be field cut, the ends should be joined:
operation. a. plain to plain b. bead to bead
C. It provides the necessary space for the air c. bead to plain d. bead to hub
required in the system.
D. It acts as a safety chamber in case of over 52. A material not listed in the code for use in water
firing of the boiler. piping is?
a. plastic b. cast iron
42. What is the length of pipe to be removed when c. Aluminum d. asbestos cement
cutting out a section of an existing cast iron
building drain to insert an MJ wye?
53. Which one of these fixtures has the highest
A. Same as the wye.
fixture unit rating?
B. 1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye.
A. Bathtub B. Water closet
C. 1/2 to 1 in. longer than the wye.
C. Lavatory D. Kitchen sink
D. 1/4 to 1/2 in. shorter than the wye.

43. How is ABS pipe cut? 54. The most common and widely used gatevalve?
A. At an angle to maintain proper grade. A. Single Disk B. Split Wedge
B. Flush so that pipe will fit into the socket. C. Solid Wedge D. Double Disk
C. Square to provide full joining surface.
D. Flush to ensure proper pipe alignment. 55. An air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of
condensate into a floor drain, would equate to
44. What is required when installing long, straight how
horizontal or vertical runs of copper domestic many fixture units?
hot water piping? a. 1 b. 2
A. Isolation valves. B. Expansion c. 8 d. 45
joints.
C. Dielectric unions. D. Pipe 56. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect
insulation. existing foundation in the vicinity. It makes use
of a suction pump above, while casing acts as
45. What determines the minimum size of the the pump riser.
suction pipe of a well pump? A. BORED WELLS B. DRILLED WELLS
A. Size of the inlet opening of the pump. C. JETTED WELL D. DUG WELLS
B. Size of the pump cylinder.
C. Distance from the pump to the water in the
57. When using a Hilti powder actuated fastening
well.
tool, the device fails to fire when the trigger is
D. Size of the discharge opening in the pump.
pulled. The first thing you should do is?
a. keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds
46. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process,
b. remove the cartridge
which is not included
c. inspect the magazine
A. Evaporation B. Condensation
d. depress the trigger again
C. Precipitation D. Hydration

58. A sewer ditch is to be 148 feet long, the pipe is

47. The other physical properties of water is ability
to be installed with a 2% grade. What would the
to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity
total amount of fall be?
 A. 24-5/8 in. B. 35-1/2 in. c. meeting point of the two subsystems
C. 46-1/4 in. D. 9-1/4 in. d. pipe under the bridge
(2%=×/148*12"× = 35.52")
70. for a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from wall
59. The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches to urinal center)
used by plumbers today A. 10 inches B. 12 inches
A. 10" and 12" B. 12" and 18" C. 15 inches D. 16 inches
C. 12" and 24" D. 18" and 24"

71. What force would be exerted on the gate of a

60. Copper pipes are sized.. closed 6” gate valve if the water pressure acting
A. 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter on itmeasured 46 Psig.
B. 1/4 bigger than their inside diameter a. 867 b. 1300
C. 3/16 bigger than their inside diameter c. 2604 d. 5202
D. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter (F= Pressure x Area......F = (46lb/in^2) x (3.1416 x
3 x 3) = 1300.622 lb)
61. Expiration of plumbing permit if suspended or
abandoned for period of.. 72. What is the allowable distance between the trap
a. 60 days b. 365 days arm and the vent if the fixture has a trap arm
c. 120 days d. 180 days diameter of 32 mm?
A. 1.52 m B. 0.76 m
62. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass C. 0.51 m D. 1.07 m
through a wall. How large a diameter hole is 73. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger for
requiredto be cut? 1/2inch cpvc piping is
a. 5” b. 5.5” a. 1 foot b. 2 feet
c. 6” d. 6.5” c. 3 feet d. 4 feet
(pipediameter+thickness+insulation)
74. What degree of pressure is required to ensure
63. What is the smallest plumbing fixture used as smooth drainage?
the basis in determining the fixture unit value? a. low pressure b. high pressure
a. lavatory or wash basin b. floor drain c. not a matter of pressure d. 15 & 80 psi
c. water closet d. kitchen sink

75. _______ means that portion of a drain system that

64. A _______ is used to connect with galvanized pipe. consists of a series of pipes that transport water
a. push fit connector b. diaelectric union from one area to another without providing
c. Coupling d. nipple detention.
a. Corporation cock
65. ______ means a drain pipe serving as a receptor b. Cross connection control assembly
for the discharge wastes from indirect or local c. Conveyance system
waste piping. d. Cross connection
a. Stack b. Spring line pipe
c. Spigot d. Standpipe 76. What is the color marking of cooper tube for
medical purposes?
66. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to A.Red and orange B.Blue and Green
purify itself. Which term is not applicable in C.Yellow D.None of the above
purification?
A. Sedimentation B. Infiltration 77. Are there major differences between sewer and
C. Dillution D. Aeration septic systems in your home?
a. They are very similar
67. In a modern efficient drainage system, is a sink b.The only difference is in the type of pipes used.
trap really necessary? c.One uses pressure and the other uses gravity.
a. Only when pipes of three inches or less are d. both b & c
used.
b. It is essential 78. What will be the best kind of pipe for
c. It is necessary only when there is no sink underground drains within the building?
filter. a. cement pipe b. G.I. pipe
d. Sink trap is not necessary c. copper pipe d. cast iron pipe

68. A_________ is a artificial rod installed in a water 79. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass
heater to protect tank from corrosion. through a wall. How large a diameter hole is
a. dip tube b. alpha rod required to be cut?
c. anode rod d. insulation rod a. 5” b. 5.5”
c. 6” d. 6.5”
69. What is a bridge in a plumbing system?
a. where one pipe crosses above another 80. A common heat source for indirect water heater
b. trap valve
 a. Steam b. Gas
c. Electricity d. Oil
81. Which does not apply to the plumbing system?
a. Smoke tight b. air tight
c. water tight d. gas tight
82. What is that valve recommended for installation
that that call for throttling?
a. globe valve b. gate valve
c. check valve d. angle valve
83. 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
91. _______ means a type of stationary holding tank
used to collect and hold wastewater discharges
generated by an individual camping trailer or
recreational vehicle.
a. Campsite receptor
b. Catch basin
c. Camping unit transfer container
d. None of the above
92. ______ means a type of sewage pump which
macerates wastewater consisting in part of
sewage.
a. Sewage pump b. Sewage grinder pump
c. Effluent pumpd. Sump pump
93. 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

84. What are the most common causes of sink 94. ______ means a device supplied with hot or cold
blockages water, or both, and located adjacent to a water
a. toilet paper and air freshener closet or clinical sink to be used for cleansing
b. solidified detergents and toothpaste bedpans.
c. grease and hair a. Exposed wall hung unit
d. both a & b b. Mixing valve
c. Vacuum breaker
85. Which of the fixture need to be provided with d. Bedpan washer hose
individual vent to avoid the transmittal or surge
effect to other fixture trap connected to a 95. ______ means the portion of a pipe that is
branch drain: enlarged to receive the end of another pipe of
a. Bathtub b. laundry tray the same diameter for the purpose of making a
c. kitchen tray d. water closet joint.
a. Bell b. Drip pan elbow
86. A man weighing 70 kg jumps on a raft with an c. Suction diffuser d. Connector
area of 4 sq. meter that is floating on a fresh
water lake. Find the rise of the raft. 96. This is used for basement or underground public
A. 2.5 cm B. 2.25 cm restroom wherein a vent stack may not be
C. 1.75 cm D. 3.25 cm posible to extend 3 meters above the ground, as
(X = [(70kg*9.81m/s^2 ) /( 9810N/m^3 * 4m^2 )]*100) it may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.
A. Relief Vent B. Looped Vent
87. Upon completion of the plumbing installation and C. Local Vent D. Utility Vent
before ____ approval is given, the plumbing
inspector shall inspect the work.
97. _____ means the accumulated floating solids
a. Final b. Initial
generated during the biological,physical or
c. Early d. Pre
chemical treatment, coagulation or
sedimentation of wastewater.
a. Sludge b. Slime
88. How many eight bends are required to make a 45 c. Scum d. Sewage
deg. turn?
a. 1 b. 2 98. The plumbing code is used to:
c. 3 d. 4 a. enforce the law
b. confuse the plumber
89. What is the color of PPR? c. explain way plumbing installations may vary
A. Green B. Yellow d. None of the above
C. WhiteD. It depends to the manufacturer
99. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:
90. The plumber shall have present the proper _____ a. Water heater
for making the tests, and shall furnish such b. Hot water faucet
assistance as may be necessary in making the c. Water holding tank
inspection. d. None of the above
a. Apparatus b. Appliances
c. Tools d. a and b
100. When flow controls are installed on gas pipng, a. 1 m b. 0.3 m
they_________. c. 0.65m d. 1.2m
a. Must be accessible
b. Must not contain sediment traps 110.Water heaters, hose bibs, sill cocks are normally
c. Must be equipped with a backflow preventer protected from backflow with________.
d. Are used to keep operating pressure lower a. An air gap
than the supply pressure b. An air break
c. An vacuum breaker
101._____ means an excavation which receives d. A reduced –pressure backflow preventer
domestic wastewater by means of a drain
system without pretreatment of the wastewater 111. _____ means an accessible opening in a drain
and retains the organic matter and solids system used for the removal of obstructions.
permitting the liquids to seep from the a. Cleanout plug b. Plumbing auger
excavation. c. Drain pipe d. Cleanout
a. Cesspool b. Cistern
c. Refuse d. Holding tank 112. This is the term for a decorative metal trim
shield or flange located underneath a faucet
102. A ____ inspection shall be made when the handle. It covers the hole in the wall or fixture as
plumbing system is well as the faucet stem.
roughed−in and before fixtures are set. a. Dove tail b. Escutcheon
a. Rough−in b First rough c. Fluer d. Collar plate
c. Second rough d. Final
113.Gray water that enters a collection reservoir
103. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and must be_________.
a bathtub or shower located together on the a. Measured b. Tasted
same floor level. c. Filtered d. Monitored
a. Full bathroom b. Bathroom group
c. Three-quarter bath d. None of the above 114.A pressure gauge on a non-pressurized holding
tank reads 24.3 Kpa. Find out how many meters
104. _____ means a method of venting 2 to 8 of water are in the tank.
traps or trapped fixtures without providing an a. Depth= 2.48 m b. Depth= 3.48
individual vent for each trap or fixture. m
a. Circuit vent b. Auto vent c. Depth= 1.48 m d. Depth =
c. Individual vent d. Stack vent 1.20m
(24.3kpa/9.81=depth)
105. Gray water is a type of waste water that
comes from: 115.What device prevents gas from entering a
a. Toilets building?
b. Sinks, showers, and bathtubs a. Back flow preventer b. P-Trap
c. Toilets and garbage disposals c. Anti-syphon valve d.None of the above
d. Gray water is a Water color
116.Polybutylene piping should never come into
106. What is that term with reference to the contact with the following:
load producing effect on the plumbing system for a. Petroleum based materials
different kind of plumbing fixtures? b. Caulk
a. Flush tank volume b. Demand load c. Copper
c. Fixtures value d. Fixture unit d. Salty solution or Petroleum Jelly

107.______ means a pipe or channel outside a building 117. According to code, the drainage system or any
which conveys storm water from the roof or part thereof shall NOT be covered until:
gutter drains to a storm drain, storm sewer or to a. after a plumbing inspector has been called
grade. b. it has been tested
a. Leader b. Adequate channel c. it has been inspected
c. Control measure d. Major outfall d. it has been approved

108. How can you get to know the drainage 118.Size of manhole in a septic tank.
system better? A. 503 B. 508
a. Ask your plumber to draw you a diagram. C. 500 D. 600
b. Examine the pipes under your house or in the
basement. 119.The required elevation of inlet pipe to the outlet
c. Check it out on Google. pipe in a septic tank.
d. both a & c a. 1/2 the dia. Of the pipe
b. Whole dia. Of a pipe
109. repost What is the depth of the building c. 51 mm (Nearest Answer rather than letter a)
sewer when installed? d. None of these
120. 1. The jelly like substance being formed 131. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all
in the process of coagulation? piping through ____ and ____ walls.
a. Scum b. Sledge A. concrete, masonry B. ceiling, wooden
c. Floe d. alum C. wood, concrete D. floor,
concrete
121. Best location to put soil pipes?
A. Drywall B. 150 mm chb wall 132. What is the minimum age requirement
C. Pipe chase D. Box up with column for an appointee to become a member of the
Board of Master Plumbers?
122. How does the safety feature of a service A. Thirty five years old
hot water system work? B. Thirty two years old
A. AutomaticallyB. Manually C. Thirty years old
C. Electrically D. Mechanically D. Twenty eight years old

123. In a solvent-cemented plastic piping 133. What is the minimum allowed uniform
system, most leaking joints are caused by a gauge pressure in the piping system if an air test
worker’s failure to: shall be made?
a. Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning A. 34.5 kPa B. 20 psi
b. Deburr the inside of the pipe C. 17.7 psi D. 120 psi
c. Apply solvent primer to the joint surfaces
d. Cut the pipe in meter box
134. A method of purifying water wherein
particles of matters that are suspended in the
124. The top cover and the manhole of a
water are allowed to stay in a container so that
septic tank usually extended above the surface
they will settle in the bottom, then drawing the
of the ground to overcome surface water
water out, leaving these matters in the
infiltration
container.
a. 15 cm b. 10 cm
A. aeration B. sedimentation
c. 5 cm d. 20 cm
C. reverse osmosis D. purification
125. Fitting at the end of water service pipe?
A.gate valve B.clean out 135. Who was the President of the Republic
C.plug D.cap of the Philippines who signed the "Plumbing Law
of the Philippines"?
126. How many units do the controversial A. Joseph Estrada
article 3.2.2.2. Of PD 1096 otherwise known as B. DiosdadoMacapagal
the national building code limits the practice of C. Ramon Magsaysay
master plumber? D. Ferdinand Marcos
A.5 B.50
C.20 D.10 136. What delivers water under pressure?
A. Ejector B. Sump pump
127.Who is empowered to administer the provision of C. Pressure controller D. Centrifugal pump
R.A. 1378?
a. President of the Philippines
137.According to the fire code of the philippines
b. The Board of Examiners for Master Plumber
what is the required slope of all horizontal runs
c. Authority Having Jurisdiction
of dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?
d. Administrative Authority
A. 5% B.20%
C.10% D.2%
128. In order to accomplish the plumbing
work rapidly as possible, to whom shall the
plumbing engineer coordinate and cooperate? 138. Full bath = a bathroom with a toilet,a lavatory,
A. Architect B. Owner a tub and a shower
C. Tradesman D. Civil Engineer Three Quarters bath = a toilet, a lavatory and
a shower
Half Bath = Toilet and lavatory only - no tub or
129. Hardness is another problem for water
shower
distribution because of Presence of magnesium
and calcium salts, which can cause Clogging of
139. Globe valve for steam and hot water?
pipes Impaired laundry and cooking, which is the
A.Composition B.Wedge plug
best solution for this?
C.Angle valve D.Conventional
A. Chemical treatment B. Boiling
C. Sedimentation D. Aeration
140. Which of the following is an impairment
of the quality of potable water which creates a
130. Which of the fillowing is prohibited
hazard to public health through poisoning or the
fixture inside public toilet room?
spread of disease?
A.slop sink B.bidet
A. Imbalance B. Risk danger
C.faucet D.drinking
C. Backflow D. Contamination
fountain
141. What feature in water supply is NOT 152. What fitting is needed in a clean-out if
advisable to plumbing fixtures, devices and the pipe sized is 6" diameter?
opportunities? A. Nipple B. Elbow
A. Bacterial quality B. Adequate pressure C. Long sweep D. Reducer
C. Sufficient volume D. Without undue noise
153. Acidity is one of the most problems in
142. The tailpiece for a lavatory shall not be water distribution and water purification, which
less than ____. can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and
A. 1-1/4 inch B. 1-1/2 inch Rusting & clogging of steelpipes, which is the
C. 1 inch D. 1-3/8 inch best solution for this problem?
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed
143. Three-inch horizontal drainage piping marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or
shall be run in practical alignment and at a adding sodium silicate.)
uniform slope of not less than ____. B. Chlorination for removing salt contents
A. 1/4 inch per foot C. Aeration
B. 1/16 inch per foot D. Non of the above
C. 1/2 inch per foot
D. 1/8 inch per foot 154. Plays an important part in the plumbing
system, providing this is the most critical utility
144. There are several reasons why soil requirement, and also known as a "Universal
stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is NOT Solvent"
the reason? A. Sewage B. Water
A. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars C. Chloride D. Purified water
B. The size of the columns will be larger
C. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
D. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete 155. This is a portion of the rain water which
has percolated into the earth to form
underground deposits
145. A method of installation not allowed in a
A.Aquifers B.Well
lateral to avoid pressure and retardation of flow
C.Cistern D.Soil bearing
of waste water causing deposition of solid is
a. Sharp curve b. Elbow
156. These are dug with earth augers are
c. Gate valve d. Cross-connection
usually less than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The
diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is
146. What is a "powder room"?
lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
A.half bath B.full bath
A.DUG WELLS B.BORED WELLS
C.quarter bath D.none of the above
C.DRIVEN WELLS D.SHORE WELLS

147.Copper tube permitted for underground water 157.The other physical properties of water is ability
distribution. to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity
a. type M soft b. type L hard a.surface tension
c. type K soft d. DWV b.heat absoption/capacity
c.capillarity
148. What do you mean by "zero Ph" ? d.dissolving ability
A.acid B.base
C.alkaline D.neutral 158. Raw water is made to pass on pipes of
tiny sieves (strainers) and exposed to air of fine
mist to purify it.
149. What is the minimum height of raised
A.Sedimentation B.Reversed osmosis
letters on an iron or bronze sign that will read
C.Aeration
"Connection to Dry Standpipe"?
A. 25 mm B. 3/4 inch
159. Pump having a plunger that move back
C. 20 mm D. 30mm
and forth within a cylinder equipped with check
valves.The cylinder is best located near or below
150. The discharge from a sump pump shall the ground level.
have the following fittings installed in order, in a.centrifugal pump b.reciprocating pump
the direction of flow: c.turbine pump d.submersible pump
a. check valve, union, shut-off valve
b. shut-off, coupling, check valve 160. Properties of water, that can dissolved
c. check valve, shut-off valve, union everything , Known as the “Universal Solvent”
d. union, check valve, shut-off valve a.surface tension b.heat
absoption/capacity
151. The minimum trap of a bidet? c.capillarity d.dissolving ability
A. 1 1/4" B. 1 1/2"
C. 2 " D. 3"
161. Physical process in which the sediment D.Non of the above
particles collide with each other and stick
together. 169. Acidity is one of the most problems in
a.coagulation b.flocculation water distribution and water purification, which
c.sedimentation d.aeration can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and
Rusting & clogging of steelpipes, which is the
162. One end is 0.30M and the other end is best solution for this problem?
0.90M long. This prevents the pipe from A.Passing the water through a bed of crushed
snapping (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U- marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or
shaped?] adding sodium silicate.)
a.gooseneck b.corporation cock B.Chlorination for removing salt contents
c.ball cock d.long neck C.Aeration
D.Non of the above
163. It contains an impeller mounted on a
rotating shaft. The rotating impeller increases 170. A stop valve in a service pipe close to its
the water velocity while forcing the water in to a connection with a water main.
casing thus converting the water’s velocity into A.Gate valve B.Corporation cock
higher pressure. C.Check valve D.Globe valve
a.centrifugal pump b.reciprocating pump
c.turbine pump d.submersible pump
171. A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one
164. is a tank constructed of riveted or end of the pipe section and driven into the
welded steel plate; the larger tanks often being earth.The point may be driven into the ground to
divided into two compartments. They should be a depth of up to15meters(50ft).
large enough to contain at least one day’s supply a.driven wells b.dug wells
for the entire building in case the city main is c.deep wells d.shore wells
temporarily shut off. The pipe from the pump to
the tank should be across connected to the city 172. A pump consist of a piston traveling up
main so that the water may be pumped directly and down within a cylinder which is connected
from the main in case of fire. These tanks are with a pipe extending down into the source. The
used so that the pneumatic tank or other pumps piston and the bottom of the cylinder are each
suck the water from this tank and not from the provided with a valve opening upward. Upon the
public main, so that it will not deprive the piston’s upstroke, valve ‘A’ closes and valve ‘B’
neighbors of water due to pressure. opens. Upon the piston’s down stroke valve ‘A’
a.water tank b.cistern tank opens and
c.suction tank d.pneumatic tank
A.Lift pump B.Submersible pump
165. is a pump used to deliver water at a C.Force pump
point higher than the position of the pump itself.
When the plunger (a piston) descends, valve ‘A’ is 173. A mixture of surface run-off and ground
closed and water in the cylinder is forced out water. Surface sources includes rivers, lakes,
through valve ‘B’ and up to the storage. When ponds and impounding reservoirs.
the plunger is raised, valve ‘B’ is closed and ‘A’ A.Ground water B.Natural surface Water
open to admit water to the cylinder. [A pump that C.Rain Water D.Natural Water
uses pressure to move liquid]
A.Lift pump B.Submersible pump 174. A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a
C.Force pump bigger diameter to a lesser diameter.
A.Bushing B.Reducer
166. A fitting installed at a branching tee C.Fitting
from a horizontal soil branch to a horizontal
waste branch. 175. A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end
A. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination external threads, while the other end has
B. 4”x4” Tee internal threads.
C. 4”x2” Tee A.STREET ELBOW or TEE
D. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination B.Wye C.Elbow

167.Amount of waste discharged for a waste water 176.Where are dampers installed to regulate the
treatment facility amount of cool air for an even distribution to
A.300 gpm B.500 gpm outlets?
C.30 cu.m./day D.50 c.u. m. /day A. at the trunk ducts
B. at a practical location at angles and elbows
168. Advantage of Using Rain water is? C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical
A.Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot from the outlet
water supply system D. at the air boot fitting
B.Water is available everyday
C.Water that is natural and purified by natural 177.What is the size of supply valve for tank type
means water closet?
 A. 3/4” B. 1/2” A. gate valve B. angle valve
C. 3/8” D. 1” C. ball valve D. globe valve

178. What is a type of vent applied on 186. Minimum water delivery in liters per
installations with multi-branch interval where minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a
the vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq. mts.
first fixture and connects to a main vent stack? A. 132 liters per minute
A. Relief vent B. Yoke vent B. 112 liters per minute
C. Loop vent D. Circuit vent C. 155 liters per minute
D. 126 liters per minute
179. What is a device installed on top of a
pressure tank used to protect against 187.In a water distribution system, locations such as
hydrostatic collapse due to suction or negative supply pipe to every water heater requires a full
pressure resulting from back-siphonage in a open valve. Which of the following in the list is a
downfeed water distribution system? full open valve?
A. pressure reducing valve A. check valve B. ball valves
B. vacuum breaker valve C. globe valve D. angle valve
C. air volume control valve
D. pressure relief valve 188. Any pipe in the plumbing system
provided to ventilate a house drainage system
Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe and to prevent trap siphonage and back
for drinking because of several contaminants pressure.
from the water source present in the A. waste pipe B. vent pipe
environment. It is now therefore imperative that C. soil pipe D. house trap
water to be safe for drinking has to undergo
water purification in several stages. Because of 189. A vent used in a battery of plumbing
several contaminants, water undergoes several fixtures where the vent is installed in front of the
stages. What is a stage in water purification, last fixture of the battery.
which removes mineral deposits, salts, heavy A. yoke vent B. circuit vent
metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful C. stack vent D. relief vent
minerals are retained?
A. carbon filtration B. aeration
C. ultraviolet radiation D. reverse osmosis 190. A type of water pump with its pump
motor installed on the surface attached to a lift
180. The term used to the main water pipe and push rod to activate a submerged piston.
delivering potable water to a building is called A. reciprocation pump B. sump pump
A. Water service pipe B. NAWASA C. jack pump D. centrifugal pump
C. Main pipe D. Water utility pipe
191. A term used for a pipe extension of not
181. The standard size of an outlet of a dry more than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack
standpipe located for each floor is ___mm. or branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
diameter. future tap.
A. 51 mm (2”) B. 76 mm (3”) A. tail piece B. branch
C. 38 mm (1 1/2”) D. 64 mm (2 1/2”) C. clean out D. stub out

182. The minimum height of fire service 192. A suitable and economical type of water
connection from the grade line is ____ cms. pump for a 200 ft. driven wall to deliver 10gpm
A. 50 cms. B. 100 cms. against 200 ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where
C. 46 cms. D. 35 cms. the motor and pump is located is at the surface.
A. sump pump B. jet pump
183. The maximum horizontal developed C. submersible pump D. turbine pump
length between the trap seal and the vertical
vent inlet at the trap arm. 193. A residence with 12 family members
A. 6 feet B. 5 feet requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with
C. 4 feet D. 3 feet peak demand. What is the maximum hot water
probable hourly demand?
184. The maximum height of a fire service A. 110 liters B. 100 liters
connection from the grade line is ______ cms. C. 120 liters D. 140 liters
A. 120 cms. B. 130 cms.
C. 122 cms D. 102 cms. 194. A device used to control an incoming
high water pressure into the water distribution
185. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink system by mechanical means so as to bring it to
and lavatory faucets or at shower valves has gain a working pressure of 80 psi.
popularity in plumbing installation today. This is A. Pressure relief valve B. Pressure reducer
because these valves are beautiful and are C. Pressure reducing valveD. Pressure regulator
maintenance-free. These valves work by the
principle of a:
195. can be constructed with hand tools or A. Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure +
power tools-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)-can atmospheric pressure
have the greatest diameter that a space may B. Gauge Pressure = Absolute pressure +
allow atmospheric pressure
A.DUG WELLS B.DEEP WELLS C. Atmospheric pressure = Absolute pressure +
C.HOLE WELLS D.FOX HOLE gauge pressure
D. Absolute Pressure = Gauge pressure -
196. How many gallons do an average daily atmospheric pressure
consumption of a Bathtub?
A. 5 gallons B. 30 gallons 205. If the total working area of the plunger
C. 40 gallons D. 100 gallons of a pump is 10 sq. inch. What is the total pounds
of pressure on the plunger when pumping
197.A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed against 125 lbs. per sq. inch?
by magnesium inoculation, resulting in a A. 11.5 lbs. B. 12.5 lbs.
material having high strength without otherwise C. 13.5 lbs. D. 14.5 lbs.
changing its basic properties. Good corrosion
resistance makes this type of pipe especially (Pressure= Force / area ; P= 125 lbs / sq. inch
useful in underground installations. divide by 10 sq inch = 12.5 pounds)
A. Acid Resistance Cast Iron Pipe
B. Galvanize Steel Pipes 206. Vertical installation of double sanitary
C. Galvanize Wrought Iron Pipe tees maybe used when the barrel of the fitting is
D. Ductile Iron Pipe atleast ______than the largest side inlet.
A. 1 pipe size larger B. 2 pipe size
198. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is larger
50 mm, what should be the size of its vent pipe? C. 3 pipe size larger D. None of the
A. 32 mm B. 25 mm above
C. 38 mm D. 50 mm
207.The pressure when no water is flowing?
199. A form extracted metallurgy, its main a.) Flow Pressure b.) Static
use is to produce iron from ore. Pressure
A. Tuberculation B. Carbonation c.) Atmospheric Pressure d.) Kinematic
C. Smelting D. Coagulation Pressure

200. A fitting with a projecting collar along 208. A type of nipple having both ends
the edge used on installation requiring increased externally threaded and the midsection
area coverage for added mechanical strength. unthreaded.
A. Union B. Flange a.) nipple b.) open nipple
C. Union D. Bushing c.) shoulder nipple d.) tapped nipple

201. A type of material made from mild steel 209. A vertical enclosure with a removable
that is drawn through a die and welded. It s cover providing access to a curb cock.
dipped in bath of zinc, which treatment serves to A. Shutoff valve B. Curb box
some degree the pipe against the effect of acids. C. Corporation stop D. Manhole
A. Galvanized steel pipe
B. Galvanized wrought iron pipe 210. The flow of water or wastewater in pipes
C. Cast iron pipe in a reverse direction from that normally
D. Acid resistance cast iron pipe intended.
a.) Back Pressure b.) Backflow
202. Maximum depth of trap seal shall c.) Back Siphonage d.) Backwater Pressure
be____unless special circumstances dictate
otherwise. 211.Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with oakum or
hemp and powered received with pure load what
A. 3" B. 4" that depth of lead over oakum?
C. 6" D. None of the above a. 25 mm (1”) b. 32 mm (1 ¼”)
c. 38 mm (1 ½”) d. 13 mm (½”)
203. The vertical distance from the centerline
of the pump (this would be the shaft on a 212. A water treatment processes designed
horizontal pump) to the level in the discharge to destroy disease-causing
vessel. microorganisms. Is often assessed by measuring
the coliform group of indicator organisms.
A. Discharge head. B. Suction a. chlorination b. disinfection
head. c. detoxification d. dissolution
C. Suction lift. D. Pressure head
213. What is the proper way to wind a Teflon
204. Fire Protection question: on a pipe thread?
Which of the following is correct? a.) clockwise with the pipe facing you
b.) counter-clockwise with the pipe facing you
 c.) clockwise with the pipe facing the traverse
side
d.) none of the above

214. A faucet with a pullout spout, sometimes

called a _______ faucet?
a.) easy-touch b.) magic-touch
c.) one-touch d.) sensorize

215. How many single compartment fixtures

of sinks, lavatory or laundry tubs that can be
connected to a single trap.
a. 2 b. 3
c. 4 d. 5