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1. A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in

length, installed at any stack or branch of a plumbing rough-in
for the purpose of future tap.
(a) clean out
(b) branch
(c) stub-out
(d) tail piece
2. A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft
driven wall to deliver 10 gpm against 200 ft. The develop height
(TDH) where the motor and pump is located at the surface.
(a) submersible pump
(b) jet pump
(c) sump pump
(d) turbine pump
3. A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing
system indicates a poor venting system. This poor venting
system is caused by:
(a) over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
(b) inadequate drain pipe
(c) change in the atmospeheric pressure in the pipe
(d) wrong choice of vent type
4. Solder and fluxes used in piping systems conveying potable
water are prohibited when lead content exceeds _______.
(a) 1%
(b) 0.5 of 1%
(c) 0.2 of 1%
(d) less than 10%
5. A female G.I. threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a
reducing branch from a main water distribution
(a) bell reducer
(b) elbow reducer
(c) coupling reducer
(d) tee reducer
6. A female G.I. threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a
reducing branch pipe at an angle.
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(a) bushing reducer

(b) coupling reducer
(c) tee reducer
(d) elbow reducer
7. A female G.I. pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe
connection where the fitting's both ends are threaded inside
(a) elbow reducer
(b) coupling reducer
(c) tee reducer
(d) bushing reducer
8. A device used to control an incoming high water pressure
into the water distribution system by mechanical means so as
to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi.
(a) pressure relief valve
(b) pressure regulator
(c) pressure reducing valve
(d) pressure reducer
9. By gravity, water is distributed from overhead water tanks
and is supported either by structural frames or on the roof
decks. FIxtures are below the gravity tank. These elevated tanks
are installed when normal water supply from main public
service pipe is not frequent and when normal pressure form city
main is not enough to force the water to the highest fixtures.
(a) direct system
(b) down feed system
(c) up feed system
(d) pressure system
10. Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming
from the public water main, for low rise buildings.
(a) air pressure system
(b) down feed system
(c) indirect system
(d) up feed system
11. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or
other liquids.
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(a) coferdam
(b) cistern/ cistern tank
(c) water tank
(d) water dam
12. Water is treated by giving ____________ to kill the harmful
bacteria present and to cure the turbid taste or "mud taste",
remove clay, salts, iron, etc. commonly used treating liquids is
chlorine.
(a) bacteria
(b) chemical treatments
(c) NOTA
(d) chemical powder
13. The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one
floor to the next is called a ________.
(a) service pipe
(b) stack vent
(c) vent
(d) riser
14. Can be constructed with hand tools or power tools-depth of
about 15 meters (50 ft) can have the greatest diameter that a
space may allow.
(a) dug wells
(b) hole wells
(c) deep wells
(d) fox hole
15. To cause water or other liquid to percolate through
something, so as to dissolve out soluble constituents.
(a) aeration
(b) leach
(c) sand filter
(d) aquifer
16. These are fixtures that are installed in janitor's closets and
building maintenance areas for use by the building
maintenance personnel.
(a) broom closet
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(b) service sink

(c) master control panel
(d) wash basin
17. The septic tank has a total volume of 6.48 cum, what
should be the required volume of its leaching chamber?
(a) 1.62 cum
(b) 2.16 cum
(c) 2.59 cum
(d) 3.24 cum
18. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the
the trap:
(a) inlet to outlet
(b) crown weir to bottom dip
(c) bottom dip to top dip
(d) crown weir to top dip
19. The quality of galvanized iron pipes are rated by:
(a) mm
(b) gauge
(c) schedule
(d) class-steel
20. The minimum soil pipe size for a water closet:
(a) 6" diameter
(b) 2" diameter
(c) 4" diameter
(d) 3" diameter
21. The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic
tank.
(a) 10
(b) 20
(c) 15.2
(d) 25
22. The length of pipeline measured along the center line of the
pipe and pipe fittings.
(a) roughing-in
(b) nominal diameter
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(c) branch interval

(d) developed length
23. Sediment that settles out of sewage, forming a semi-solid
mass on the bottom of a septic tank.
(a) effluent
(b) sludge
(c) scum
(d) leaching chamber
24. Prevents water hammer:
(a) water meter seal
(b) air chamber
(c) float valve
(d) check valve
25. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water
supply source is:
(a) topography
(b) demand (water)
(c) budgetary cost
(d) potability (water)
26. Minimum fixture drain size for water closets.
(a) 2"
(b) 3"
(c) 1.5"
(d) 4"
27. Location of clean outs should be place at every _______ run
of horizontal soil or waste piping.
(a) 10 m
(b) 15 m
(c) 25 m
(d) 20 m
28. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or
sewage treatment plant.
(a) sludge
(b) scum
(c) effluent
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(d) waste water

29. In RNPCP - it is the lowest portion of the interior part of any
pipe or conduit that is not vertical.
(a) culvert
(b) indirect
(c) inverted
(d) invert
30. How many gallons do an average daily consumption of a
bathtub?
(a) 30 gallons
(b) 40 gallons
(c) 5 gallons
(d) 100 gallons
31. Fluoride as additive in water supply is a chemical for:
(a) dental
(b) coagulant
(c) purifier-chlorine
(d) disinfectant
32. Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-
off tap:
(a) garden hose
(b) firehouse
(c) lavatory faucet
(d) hose bibb
33. A rigid type of pipe known to have a good chemical
resistance, excellent impact strength, especially at low
temperatures and maintains rigidity at high temperatures.
(black/ gray pipe)
(a) ABS
(b) cPVC
(c) PP
(d) ACETAL
34. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the
following of water:
(a) tee
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(b) wye
(c) elbow
(d) cross tee
35. A flexible type pipe that is excellent in chemical and crush
resistance has impact strength and flexibility and good low
temperature performance. (black-bluish pipe).
(a) uPVC
(b) polyethylene
(c) polybuthylene
(d) copper tubing
36. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic
tubing suitable for use with hot and color water pressure
system and it is also known as an excellent chemical resistance
to acids and alkalis but is not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or
kerosene distribution system. (blue or gray pipe).
(a) polyethylene
(b) polybutylene
(c) polyvinyl chloride
(d) uPVC
37. A flange that closed the end of pipe. There is no opening for
the passage of water.
(a) plug
(b) cap
(c) blind flange
(d) blank flange
38. A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by
means of hallow floating ball which by its rise or fall shuts or
opens a supply valve.
(a) compression cock
(b) ball cock
(c) self-closing cock
(d) key cock
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39. A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed by the

magnesium inoculation, resulting in a material having high
strength without otherwise changing its basic properties. Good
corrosion resistance makes this type of pipe especially useful in
underground installations.
(a) galvanize wrought iron pipe
(b) galvanize steel pipes
(c) ductile iron pipe
(d) acid resistance cast iron pipe
40. A 180 degree bend in a pipe
(a) elbow
(b) drop elbow
(c) return bend
(d) wye
41. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for water
or other liquids
(a) sump
(b) septic tank
(c) cistern
(d) building sewer
42. A piece of pipe lesser than 12" length and threaded on both
sides.
(a) air chamber
(b) nipple
(c) coupling
(d) bushing
43. A device installed in piping to prevent the reverse flow of
storm or sewage into the drainage system of their branches.
(a) catch basin
(b) check valve
(c) backwater valve
(d) downspout
44. Minimum fixture drain size for a bathtub.
(a) 4"
(b) 2"
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(c) 3"
(d) 1.5"
45. Water from laundries, wash basins, sinks, shower, and
bathtub.
(a) grey water
(b) soft water
(c) black water
(d) storm water
46. In RNPCP, it is a metallic sleeve caulked or joined to an
opening in a piping into which a plug is screwed that can be
removed for cleaning the interior of the pipe.
(a) caulking
(b) oakum
(c) ferrule
(d) lead
47. In RNPCP, a tank located above or integral with water closet,
urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements in
the fixture.
(a) discharge tank
(b) flush tank
(c) flushometer tank
(d) water tank
48. In RNPCP, it is the law of the plumbing practice in the
Philippines.
(a) P.D. No. 1378
(b) R.A. No. 1378
(c) R.A. No. 1278
(d) R.A. No. 1379
49. In RNPCP, it is a device, which discharges a predetermined
quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes and is
activated by direct water pressure.
(a) flushometer valve
(b) gate valve
(c) flush valve
(d) globe valve
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50. In RNPCP, is the top edge of receptacle from where water

overflows
(a) flooded area
(b) flooded
(c) flood level rim
(d) flood level
51. IN RNPCP, individual vent is pipe installed to vent a fixture
trap & which connects with the vent system above the fixture
served or terminates in the open air. A term I.P.S. means
_________.
(a) industrial pipe size
(b) international pipe size
(c) Iron pipe size
(d) individual pipe size
52. In RNPCP, a pipe connected from the building gutter to the
downspout or conductor.
(a) leader
(b) storm water pipe
(c) guide pipe
(d) vertical pipe
53. Common source of potable water in some rural areas
(a) surface water
(b) all of the above
(c) ground water
(d) rain water
54. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50 mm, what should
be the size of its vent pipe?
(a) 50 mm
(b) 32 mm
(c) 38 mm
(d) 25 mm
55. Theaters or movie houses' water requirement is determined
or estimated at 5 gallons of water per day per
(a) total numbers of movie-goers a day
(b) box-office record
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(c) total number of auditorium seat

(d) floor area space of auditorium
56. The part of a vent line which connects directly with an
individual trap underneath or behind the fixture and extends to
the branch or main pipe and point higher than the fixture trap:
(a) back vent
(b) blow-off pipe
(c) vent thru roof
(d) unit vent
57. The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or
other supply pipe and the flood level of a receptacle.
(a) vent stack
(b) air gap
(c) air chamber
(d) trap
58. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess liquid.
(a) back spill
(b) over spill
(c) overflow
(d) backflow
59. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for
flushing purposes when actuated by direct water pressure.
(a) flush valve assembly
(b) globe valve
(c) flushometer valve
(d) mixing valve
60. A type of sewage disposal that has a vault constructed or
concrete for the collection of raw sewage and a wooden shelter.
(a) privy
(b) septic tank
(c) latrine
(d) cesspool
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61. A coupling device for connecting 2 pipes neither of which

can be turned, consisting of two internally threaded end piece
which are tightened around the pipes ends to be joined, and
externally threaded center piece, which draws the two end
pieces together as it is rotated.
(a) coupling
(b) union
(c) nipple
(d) reducer
62. Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size
of?
(a) water pipe
(b) electrical wiring
(c) pump
(d) fixtures
63. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or
fixtures having similar functions with or without the discharges
from other fixtures?
(a) waste pipe
(b) drain pipe
(c) soil pipe
(d) branch pipe
64. A plumbing device designed to intercept most greases and
solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system., except
for one;
(a) grease converters
(b) grease recovery deivces
(c) grease interceptors
(d) trap seal
65. A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90 degree
transition to channel the flow from branch pipes in the direction
of the main
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(a) X11.9
(b) X11.6
(c) X11.1
(d) X11.8
66. The minimum distance (in meters) of a streams from a
seepage pit or cesspool?
(a) 30.5
(b) 45.7
(c) 3.0
(d) 15.2
67. Where is water meter located?
(a) beside water pump
(b) right side of the water pump or in its flow direction
(c) within row, right before the property line
(d) right after the main distribution line connection
68. What do you call a liquid waste (without urine/ industrial
waste) discharges into the sewer?
(a) gray water
(b) black water
(c) storm water
(d) ground water
69. The minimum distance (in meters) of streams from a
disposal field?
(a) 15.2
(b) 30.5
(c) 45.7
(d) 3.0
70. There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by the
seashore. The tank is exposed on low tide and covered in sea
water during high tide. Which of the following would be an
appropriate water proofing for it?
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(a) waterproof all surface

(b) waterproof all interior surface except the floor
(c) waterproofing is not necessary, it will just add to the cost
(d) waterproof all interior surface except the ceiling
71. It is the line in a single line diagram that runs from the fuses
to the home run.
(a) ground wire
(b) main
(c) single fuse diagram
(d) riser
72. Maximum distance of clean-out?
(a) 15 m
(b) 5 m
(c) 6 m
(d) 10 m center to center
73. A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw
threads or nuts with opposite screws at the end. By turning the
internal screws, it is possible to connect two metal rods and
regulate the length and tension of this rods.
(a) turnstile
(b) turnbuckle
(c) union patente
(d) vice grip
74. The minimum distance (in meters) of a water supply well
from a disposal field
(a) 15.2
(b) 10
(c) 30.5
(d) 45.7
75. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?
(a) sump
(b) rotary pump
(c) central sewage booster
(d) centrifugal pump
76. In the figure below, which is a flange adaptor?
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(a) D
(b) A
(c) B
(d) C
77. What property is used to distinguish between potable and
sanitary uPVC pipes?
(a) nominal diameter
(b) color
(c) thickness
(d) outside diameter
78. In the figure below, which is union patente

(a) D
(b) B
(c) C
(d) A
79. The common ingredients for water disinfectant, except for?
(a) trichlor
(b) dichlor
(c) trichlor-S-Triazinetrione
(d) bichlor
80. The minimum slope of building drain?
(a) 1/16 in./ ft
(b) 3/4 in./ ft
(c) 1 in./ ft
(d) 1/8 in./ ft
81. What is the color of communication line piping?
(a) silver
(b) white
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(c) orange
(d) gray
82. A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three - way joint?

(a) X11.8
(b) X11.4
(c) X11.6
(d) X11.9
83. The sewage treatment process that involves the use of
hydrochloride to kill pathogenic bacteria.
(a) aeration
(b) hydro-chlorine filtration
(c) disinfection
(d) chlorination
84. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in
columns. Which is not a reason?
(a) cracks and leaks can't be detected
(b) pipes will interfere with the reinforcing bars
(c) the size of column will be larger
(d) the gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
85. How do we size sewage pits?
(a) volume of liquid waste only
(b) volume of liquid and solid waste
(c) volume of solid waste only
(d) volume of solid, liquid and storm
86. During site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe
will cross a beam, what's the best advice he can do?
(a) drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could
go in and pass through. Just make sure that the hole is
precisely in the middle to avoid bars to be hit in.
(b) it doesn't matter anyway, let the master plumber handle it
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(c) resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go
across the beam without affecting it
(d) simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway
87. What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron pipe?
(a) chisel and hammer
(b) hacksaw
(c) handsaw
(d) snap cutter
88. Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays.
(a) GI
(b) PVC
(c) PB
(d) iron
89. How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron pipes?
(a) elbow
(b) polymer compression gasket
(c) structural compression gasket
(d) shielded coupling
90. Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units
when crossing a hallway or corridor.
(a) 2.2
(b) 2.4
(c) 2.1
(d) 2.3
91. Where will you least place a downspout?
(a) inside columns
(b) in between window openings
(c) at corner of walls
(d) wall hung
92. A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or
vent piping.
(a) stack
(b) stand pipe
(c) riser
(d) shaft
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93. In plumbing system, if pipes are electrical wires, what are

the equivalent of switches?
(a) floor drains
(b) clean out
(c) valve
(d) tee
94. Base on the figure below, which of the following is a 1/8
bend fitting?

(a) B
(b) D
(c) C
(d) A
95. What do you call a control valve used to shut off at the
water supply to a building in case of emergency?, It is installed
at a water service pipe and operated by means of long key
inserted through a curb box.
(a) emergency cock
(b) cock stop
(c) corp stop
(d) curb stop
96. How could you differentiate between a soil and waste pipe
when laid side by side?
(a) thickness
(b) color
(c) diamater
(d) material and texture finish
97. Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest
from?
(a) large trees
(b) carport
(c) drainage
(d) water tank
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98. Where traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out.,
Which of the following does not have a water trap?
(a) bidet
(b) lavatory
(c) floor drain
(d) kitchen sink
99. A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with
each other.
(a) gang
(b) series
(c) none
(d) battery
100. A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect
short runs of two pipe fittings.
(a) supply pip
(b) close nipple
(c) coupling
(d) nipple