PLUMBING PRACTICAL PROBLEMS

1. The chemical introduced in the coagulation process of water purification.

A. Aluminum sulfate
B. Zeolite
C. Chloring
D. Magnesium
2. A gas that is produce in the septic tank by the combination of hydrogen and carbon.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Hydrogen
D. Methane
3. A gas produced in the septic tank as combination of oxygen and carbon.
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Hydrogen sulfate
D. Methane
4. A gas that is by-product of methane
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Hydrogen sulfate
D. Methane
5. Maximum depth of liquid where oxidation of the effluent is still effective.
A. 1.20 m
B. 1.30 m
C. 1.50 m
D. 1.80 m
6. Floating waste water in the septic tank.
A. Scum
B. Sludge
C. Debris
D. None of the above
7. What is the purpose of aeration?
A. To remove turbidity
B. To remove sediments/odor
C. To dissolve oxygen
D. To remove bad odor
8. It is due to the weight of the atmosphere on the earth surface.
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Gauge pressure
C. Absolute pressure
D. Back pressure
9. A plumbing permit shall become null and void if the work authorized therein is not commended
within
A. 120 days
B. 1 year
C. 6 months
D. 48 weeks
10. Part of roofing or area gutter system that takes water from a roof or above-surface area to a storm
drain or other disposal system.
A. Leader
B. Conductor
C. Downspout
D. All of the above
11. A valve installed on hot water heater tank to release the buildup of temperatures of pressure inside
the tank.
A. Float valve
B. Temperature-pressure relief valve
C. Shutoff valve
D. Thermostat
12. A treatment process in which suspended matter in sewage subsides and is deposited by gravity.
A. Coagulation
B. Filtration
C. Dilution
D. Sedimentation
13. The smallest form of precipitation
A. Hale
B. Mist
C. Drizzle
D. Fog
14. Identify the following diagram

A. Globe valve
B. Gate valve
C. Ball valve
D. Butterfly valve
15. Identify the following diagram.
A. Upright wye
B. Combination wye
C. 1/8 bend wye
 D. None of the above
16. Identify the following diagram

A. Upright wye
B. Combination wye
C. 1/8 bend wye
D. None of the above
17. Identify the following

A. Flushometer
B. Water meter
C. Bib with serator
D. Check valve
18. Identify the following

A. Double wye
B. Mirrored wye
C. Offset wye
D. Combination wye
19. Popularly known as the inventor of the modern flush toilet.
A. John Herrington
B. John F. Hess
C. Charles Moncky
 D. Jaime Cabase
20. 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. Interceptor
B. Aerator
C. Fixture
D. Facility
21. A water closet flushing design wherein flushing is activated by a whirlpool-like action of water.
A. Siphon vortex
B. Wash down
C. Siphon jet
D. Pall flush
22. A faucet in which flow of water is controlled by means of washer that is forced down onto its seat.
A. Gate type
B. Compression type
C. Quick-opening
D. Butterfly type
23. Refers to a plumbing fixture tat rests on the floor.
A. Wall hung
B. Wall mounted
C. Floor mounted
D. Recessed
24. Equipment for restaurant kitchen and other special use sinks.
A. Grease trap
B. Air cap chamber
C. De-aerator
D. Flapper
25. A plumbing fixture designed for washing of hands and face.
A. Lavatory
B. Slop sink
C. Sitz Bath
D. Bathtub
26. Fittings installed at the bottom of the water closet.
A. Flange
B. Plug
C. Cap
D. Elbow
27. A type of bathtub which is permanently attached or built into the walls and floors of the bathroom.
A. Wall hung
B. Wall mounted
C. Floor mounted
D. Recessed
28. A valve in which the flow of fluid is controlled by rotating drilled ball that firs tightly against a
resilient seat in the body.
A. Ball valve
B. Butterfly valve
C. Valve seat
D. Angle valve
29. A Chemical composition equal to or less than ___ percent lead is considered as “lead free” solder.
A. 0.03
B. 0.01
C. 0.20
D. 0.15
30. The minimum depth of a trap seal
A. 4”
B. 3”
C. 2”
D. 1”
31. A vent pipe serving a single island fixture must extend ___ before offsetting horizontally or vertically
downward.
A. 8”
B. 4”
C. 6”
D. Just above the drainage outlet
32. The minimum size of fixture supply for a stall urinal is ___.
A. 10 mm
B. 19 mm
C. 13 mm
D. 25 mm