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1. It carries pressurized and treated fresh water to a building

a.) Plumbing
b.) Plumber
c.) Pipe
d.) River
2. What is the general role of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering?
a.) Law preparation
b.) Protection of the community
c.) Environmental Protection
d.) Regulation
3. NPCP is:
a.) National Plumbers Code of the Philippines
b.) Natural Protection Code of the Philippines
c.) National Plumbing Camp of the Philippines
d.) National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
4. National plumbing code is?
a.) RA 1378
b.) RA 1377
c.) RA 1387
d.) RA 1133
5. The ability of an area resource system to support the activities ofa given population.
a.) Volume of supply
b.) Carrying capacity
c.) Water Volume resource
d.) Liter per capita
6. This act is known as __________ that was approved on June 18,1955.
a.) NPCP
b.) Water Code of the Philippines
c.) Sanitary Engineering Law
d.) Sanitary Law of the Philippines
7. Solid waste, from water closet
a.) Soil pipe
b.) Waste pipe
c.) Wasted pipe
d.) Corrugated Pipe

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8. Which does not belong to the group?

a.) Alasco
b.) Atlanta
c.) Neltex
d.) Saniguard
9. In ASTM, what designation number will you find the standards for PVC pipes?
a.) D2728
b.) D2730
c.) D2830
d.) D2729
10. Which is not a size of a pipe?
a.) 2”
b.) 3’’
c.) 4”
d.) 5”
11. Which is not a size of a sanitary Wye?
a.) 2x2
b.) 3x2
c.) 3X4
d.) 4x2
12. Which is not a size of a sanitary bend?
a.) 1/8
b.) 1/4
c.) 1/2
d.) None of the above
13. Which is not a size of a sanitary bend?
a.) 1/8
b.) 1/4
c.) 1/2
d.) None of the above

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b.) a.)

I. III.
c.) I II.
.
14. What is I. used for?
a.) Shut-off valve that controls the flow of a liquid or gas by means of a rotary ball
having a bore.
b.) For fully open or fully closed service
c.) Conversion connection
15. Which is used for fully open or fully closed service?
a.) I
b.) II
c.) III
16. Which is used for conversion connection?
a.) I
b.) II
c.) III
17. Which is a gate valve?
a.) I
b.) II
c.) III
18. Which is a ball valve?
a.) I
b.) II
c.) III
19. What is an angle valve used for?
a.) Shut-off valve that controls the flow of a liquid or gas by means of a rotary ball
having a bore.
b.) For fully open or fully closed service
c.) Conversion connection

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20. Pump that lifts surface water and move it to a nearby treatment plant.
a.) Hand pump
b.) Booster pump
c.) Low lift pump
d.) High lift pump
21. Used to raise water from shallow depths and used most frequently for individual houses.
a.) Hand pump
b.) Booster pump
c.) Low lift pump
d.) High lift pump
22. Is a pump that increases the pressure within the distribution system or raise water to an
elevated water storage tank?
a.) Hand pump
b.) Booster pump
c.) Low lift pump
d.) High lift pump
23. Pump that discharge treated water into arterial mains?
a.) Hand pump
b.) Booster pump
c.) Low lift pump
d.) High lift pump
24. A vertical pipe extending from a water supply especially one connecting to a temporary
tap to the main
a.) Siamese connection
b.) Standpipe
c.) Vent
d.) Vent stack
25. Water traps are used to prevent foul odour from coming out. Which of the following does
not have a p-trap?
a.) Lavatory
b.) Water closet
c.) Kitchen sink
d.) Water tank
26. For a t & b on a ground floor, which is NOT required?
a.) Waterproofing on the flooring
b.) P-trap
c.) Lavatory

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d.) Shower

A B C
D
27. B is used for?
a.) A pipe fitting component which reduces the flow size from larger to smaller by
reducing size of pipe
b.) Connected when there are four pipes are meeting at a point
c.) Used to change the direction of flow between two pipes
d.) Used to combine the flow from two inlets to one outlet
28. A is used for?
a.) A pipe fitting component which reduces the flow size from larger to smaller by
reducing size of pipe
b.) Connected when there are four pipes are meeting at a point
c.) Used to change the direction of flow between two pipes
d.) Used to combine the flow from two inlets to one outlet
29. Are generally available with an angle of 22.5o, 45o and 90o
a.) D
b.) C
c.) B
d.) A
30. C is used for?
a.) A pipe fitting component which reduces the flow size from larger to smaller by
reducing size of pipe
b.) Connected when there are four pipes are meeting at a point
c.) Used to change the direction of flow between two pipes
d.) Used to combine the flow from two inlets to one outlet
31. D is used for?
a.) A pipe fitting component which reduces the flow size from larger to smaller by
reducing size of pipe
b.) Connected when there are four pipes are meeting at a point
c.) Used to change the direction of flow between two pipes
d.) Used to combine the flow from two inlets to one outlet

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32. As per NPCP, How many sets of blueprint must be submitted for a building permit?
a.) 6
b.) 7
c.) 9
d.) 12
33. The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest
openings from any pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance or appurtenance conveying waste to
the flood level rim of the receptor.
a.) Air gap
b.) Gap
c.) Air pipe
d.) Vent
34. Device or means to prevent flow of liquid from returning to the source of supply. Also
called vacuum breaker.
a.) Back-flow preventer
b.) Back-flow breaker
c.) Air gap
d.) Siphon Breaker
35. A device installed in a drainage system to prevent reverse flow.
a.) Gate valve
b.) Black water valve
c.) Back water valve
d.) Angle valve
36. Occurs due to an increased reverse pressure above the supply pressure. This may be due
to pumps, boilers, gravity or other sources of pressure.
a.) Backflow pressure
b.) Backflow connection
c.) Backflow prevention
d.) Backpressure Backflow
37. A flange that closes the end of a pipe. There is no opening for the passage of liquid or gas.
a.) Blind Flange
b.) Back Flange
c.) Blank Flange
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A B C D

38. What is B?
a.) Plug
b.) Adaptor
c.) Coupling
d.) Union
39. What is C?
a.) Plug
b.) Adaptor
c.) Coupling
d.) Union
40. What is D?
a.) Plug
b.) Adaptor
c.) Coupling
d.) Union
41. What is A?
a.) Plug
b.) Adaptor
c.) Coupling
d.) Union
42. Which is used to connect the pipes of same diameter?
a.) D
b.) A
c.) C
d.) B
43. Which is must be used if pipes are not having special ends?
a.) D
b.) A
c.) C
d.) B

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44. Tube made of plastic material and color black. The cross-sectional shape is normally oval
and is denoted by its outside diameter or 0.0. Normally used as water service connection
from main to meter.
a.) Polybutylene
b.) Polyethylene
c.) Polyvinyl chloride
d.) Polypropylene Random Copolymer
45. Tube made of plastic material and color black. The cross-sectional shape is circular and is
denoted by its outside diameter or O.D.
a.) Polybutylene
b.) Polyethylene
c.) Polyvinyl chloride
d.) Polypropylene Random Copolymer
46. A stand pipe that water pressure is maintained at all times
a.) Wet stand pipe
b.) Automatic standpipe system
c.) Manually operated stand pipe system
d.) Dry Stand Pipe
47. Remote control device at each hose station
a.) Wet stand pipe
b.) Automatic standpipe system
c.) Manually operated stand pipe system
d.) Dry Stand Pipe
48. Having no permanent water inside thepipe.
a.) Wet stand pipe
b.) Automatic standpipe system
c.) Manually operated stand pipe system
d.) Dry Stand Pipe
49. Operates automatically by opening a hose valve.
a.) Wet stand pipe
b.) Automatic standpipe system
c.) Manually operated stand pipe system
d.) Dry Stand Pipe

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50. Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or
utility at least _____ meter in its least dimension and arranged so that the connections are
readily accessible for inspection and repair.
a.) 0.5
b.) 0.2
c.) 0.3
d.) 0.6
51. As per NPCP, All shower compartments, regardless of shape, shall have a minimum
finished interior area of _____square meter, and shall also be capable of encompassing a
_____mm diameter circle
a.) 1/900
b.) 0.8/900
c.) 0.9/898
d.) 0.6/762
52. Minimum width for septic tank.
a.) 0.90 cm
b.) 9000mm
c.) 1.0m
d.) 1.20m
53. The minimum size of a swimming pool drain
a.) 3”
b.) 4”
c.) 2”
d.) 5”
54. What is the minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an
elementary school?
a.) 1 per 50
b.) 1 per 20
c.) 1 per 32
d.) 1 per 35
55. The minimum distance of a well from a septic tank.
a.) 50 feet
b.) 20 meters
c.) 65 feet
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56. The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet?
a.) 3” dia
b.) 4” dia
c.) 1 ½” dia
d.) 2” dia
57. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal?
a.) 3” dia
b.) 4” dia
c.) 1 ½” dia
d.) 2” dia
58. The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower stall?
a.) 3” dia
b.) 4” dia
c.) 1 ½” dia
d.) 2” dia
59. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot bath?
a.) 3” dia
b.) 4” dia
c.) 1 ½” dia
d.) 2” dia
60. The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both
elementary and secondary school?
a.) 1 per 50
b.) 1 per 30
c.) 1 per 32
d.) 1 per 35
61. Minimum length of a septic tank.
a.) 0.90 cm
b.) 9000mm
c.) 1.0m
d.) 1.50m
62. Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank.
a.) 0.90 m
b.) 0.80 m
c.) 0.70 m
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63. Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.

a.) 1.20 m
b.) 1.30 m
c.) 1.80 m
d.) 2.0 m
64. Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank.
a.) 602 mm
b.) 510 mm
c.) 508 mm
d.) 522 mm
65. Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap
a.) 51 mm
b.) 102 mm
c.) 60 cm
d.) 30 mm
66. Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.
a.) 51 mm
b.) 102 mm
c.) 60 cm
d.) 30 mm
67. Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.
a.) 51 mm
b.) 102 mm
c.) 60 cm
d.) 30 mm
68. Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub
a.) 51 mm
b.) 102 mm
c.) 60 cm
d.) 30 mm
69. The vertical portion of a rainwater conductor.
a.) Down spout
b.) Gutter
c.) Pipe
d.) Stack

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70. The water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water-distributing pipe
a.) Fixture
b.) Fixture Branch
c.) Fixture Drain
d.) Fixture Supply
71. A receptacle other than a trap attached to a plumbing system in which water or wastes
may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.
a.) Fixture
b.) Fixture Branch
c.) Fixture Drain
d.) Fixture Supply
72. Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower
a.) 1 ½”
b.) 2”
c.) 3”
d.) 4”
73. Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal
a.) 1 ½”
b.) 2”
c.) 3”
d.) 4”
74. Minimum head of water required for each.
a.) 9.84 feet
b.) 2.0 meters
c.) 106 inches
d.) 4.0 meters
75. Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans.
a.) 2%
b.) 4%
c.) 6%
d.) 8%
76. Which of the statements is TRUE?
a.) A number of fixture unit is not considered a parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.
b.) Brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall can be used as a reducer or adapter.
c.) 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position.
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77. For a T & B at the ground Floor, which would you connect directly under a Floor Drain?
a.) Sleeve
b.) P-Trap
c.) Elbow
d.) Nipple
78. What is the Color Coding of Pipes for Potable Water?
a.) Gray
b.) Green
c.) Yellow
d.) Cyan
79. As per Sanitary Engineering Code, what is the color code for Drainage and Sewage?
a.) Orange
b.) Light Orange
c.) Black
d.) Blue
80. What is the Standard water Pressure from NAWASA/Maynilad/Manila Water?
a.) 20psi
b.) 40psi
c.) 60psi
d.) 80psi
81. How do you connect 2 Hubless Cast Iron Pipes?
a.) Cement Plaster
b.) Welding
c.) Rubber Gasket and Coupling
d.) Caulking
82. How do you “usually” connect Gl Pipes?
a.) Electrofusion
b.) Soldering
c.) Welding
d.) Threading
83. What is the commercial length of a Gl Pipe in the Philippines?
a.) 3m
b.) 4m
c.) 5m
d.) 6m
84. What is the commercial length of a PPR Pipe in the Philippines?
a.) 3m
b.) 4m
c.) 5m
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d.) 6m
85. A term used to described Pumps that are Interconnected with each other
a.) Gang
b.) Series
c.) Battery
86. An underground pit used for the temporary collection and storage of feces, excreta or
fecal sludge as part of an on-site sanitation system. It is usually lined by bricks or concrete,
covered with a slab and needs to be emptied frequently.
a.) Privy
b.) Cesspool
c.) Septic Tank
d.) Latrine
87. In which part of the Septic tank are raw wastes deposited?
a.) Leaching Chamber
b.) Digestive Chamber
c.) Mixing Chamber
d.) Effluent Pumping Chamber
88. A semi-solid mass that forms at the bottom of the Septic Tank
a.) Scum
b.) Sludge
c.) Effluent
d.) Discharge
89. What is another term for a faucet?
a.) Spigot/Tap
b.) Bib
c.) Valve
d.) Hose
90. What is the typical slope of a waste pipe?
a.) 1%
b.) 2%
c.) 3%
d.) 4%
91. This Stop is placed inside a cast-iron stop box that has a variable telescopic length and
provides a water supply shutoff outside of a building?
a.) Curb Stop
b.) Corporation Stop
c.) Meter Stop
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92. What do you call the end of a pipe used to connect another pipe?
a.) Bell
b.) Hub Spigot
c.) Spigot
93. When a pipe is suddenly closed, the following mass of water or fluid will build up a
pressure and resulting shock wave that causes a loud banging noise and sometimes the
breakage of pipeline. This is called?
a.) Water Hammer
b.) Surge Wave
c.) Pressure Hammer
d.) Flow Wave
94. What is used to prevent odor emanating from fixture drains?
a.) P-Trap
b.) Perfume
c.) Deodorant
d.) Aerosol
95. A Toilet Bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and siphoning action
initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway
a.) Siphon Jet
b.) Siphon Vortex
c.) Reverse Traps
d.) Wash Down
96. Where is “water meter” located?
a.) Right after the main distribution line connection
b.) Beside the water pump
c.) Within RROW, right before the property line.
97. What is the Color Pipes used for Steam?
a.) Light Blue
b.) Gray
c.) Blue
d.) Yellow
98. As per Building Code, what is the color code for pipes carrying saltwater?
a.) Green
b.) Blue
c.) Orange
d.) Yellow

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99. In 1997, this company was granted a 25-year exclusive concession to operate, maintain
and invest in water and sewerage system of the West Zone of Metro Manila. In 2010, the
concession term was later extended by 15 years as approved by the Department of
Finance?
a.) Manila Water
b.) NAWASA
c.) MWSS
d.) Maynilad
100. How do you connect Concrete pipes?
a.) Cement Plaster
b.) Soldering
c.) Rubber Gasket
d.) Caulking
101. How do you connect PPR Pipes?
a.) Arc Welding
b.) Soldering
c.) Solvent Cement
d.) Electrofusion
102. What is the commercial length of PVC Pipe in the Philippines?
a.) 3m
b.) 4m
c.) 5m
d.) 6m
103. What will be the recommended size in terms of gallons for a Water Tank that will serve
the needs for a 2-Storey Residence with 7 occupants?
a.) 300
b.) 500
c.) 450
d.) 350
104. What will happen if your soil pipe has a 4% slope?
a.) Efficient flow discharge
b.) Clogging
c.) Loss of Water seal
d.) You need to have Pipe sleeves
105. Minimum Number of Septic Tank Compartment
a.) 2
b.) 1
c.) 3
d.) 4
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106. It is the biggest Chamber in a Septic Tank.

a.) Leaching Chamber
b.) Digestive Chamber
c.) Mixing Chamber
d.) Effluent Pumping Chamber
107. What is the fixture for a public comfort room?
a.) Gate Valve
b.) Flushometer
c.) Faucet
d.) Gooseneck
108. A return bend of small-sized pipe, one end of which is about 75cm long commonly used
as a faucet for a pantry sink.
a.) Spigot
b.) Faucet
c.) Bibb
d.) Gooseneck
109. How could you differentiate between a Soil Pipe when laid side-by side?
a.) Color
b.) Material
c.) Smell
d.) Diameter
110. A Water supply service starts outside the building at the Water Main and then enters the
building. It will have three Stops prior to the Water Meter. Which is installed between the
Sidewalk and the Property Line?
a.) Curb Stop
b.) Corporation Stop
c.) Meter Stop
d.) Gate Valve
111. Which comes before the water meter?
a.) Gate Valve
b.) Check valve
c.) Butterfly Valve
d.) None
112. What is used for Water treatment?
a.) Chloride
b.) Sodium Chloride
c.) Cyanide
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113. A pump used to eject water from the lowest portion of a building.
a.) Sump Pump
b.) Vane Pump
c.) Centrifugal Pump
d.) Hand Pump
114. An individual Vent for a plumbing fixture located at the downstream of a trap
a.) Vent Pipe
b.) Back vent
c.) Stack Vent
d.) Vent Stack
115. The carbonate and bicarbonate of calcium, sodium and magnesium are the common
impurities which cause ______________?
a.) Alkalinity
b.) Insanity
c.) Salinity
d.) Turbidity
116. An element composed of an atom of Oxygen and two atoms for Hydrogen, otherwise
known as H2O?
a.) Mineral Water
b.) Greywater
c.) Salt Water
d.) Water
117. What do you call that unit of the plumbing system which conveys storm water to a
satisfactory terminal?
a.) Drainage
b.) Storm Drain
c.) Drain Pipe
d.) Waste Pipe
118. What do you call a faucet opened or closed by the fall or rise of a ball floating on the
surface of water?
a.) Ball Cock
b.) Globe Valve
c.) Ball Valve
d.) Hose Bibb
119. What is the most expensive type of all pipe?
a.) Brass Pipe
b.) PPR Pipe

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c.) Cast Iron Pipe

d.) G.I Pipe

120. What type of pipe is durable and has extreme resistance to corrosion??
a.) uPVC Pipe
b.) PVC Pipe
c.) Copper Pipe
d.) G.I Pipe
121. A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the connection at the water main?
a.) Gate Valve
b.) Corporation Stop
c.) Butterfly Valve
d.) Globe Valve
122. A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system?
a.) Relief Vent
b.) Vent at Ceiling
c.) Vent Pipe
d.) Vent Stack
123. What is the main water supply in the east?
a.) Manila water
b.) Maynilad
c.) Mwss
d.) River
124. What does mwss stands for?
a.) Manila water supply system
b.) Metropolitan waterworks and sewerage systems
c.) Metropolitan manila waterworks and sewerage systems
d.) Metromanila waterworks and sewerage systems
125. A sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to kill pathogenic
bacteria?
a.) Disinfection
b.) Aeration
c.) Filtration
d.) Reverse osmosis
126. What is the standard water consumption used in 2 storey residence in
(gallon/person/day)?
a.) 30 - 40
b.) 40 - 60
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c.) 100 - 120

d.) 140 – 160
127. What is the color coding of the pipes for steam?
a.) Blue
b.) Green
c.) Yellow
128. As per as sanitary Engineering code. What is the color of the drainage and sewage pipes?
a.) Blue
b.) orange
c.) red
129. The solid organic materials being more dense than water, tend to settle to the bottom of
the tank
a.) Fecal
b.) Sludge
c.) Grease
d.) Slime
130. The minimum slope of a building drain:
a.) 1/16 in./ft
b.) 1/8 in./ft
c.) 1/4 in./ft
131. The minimum size of Floor Drain?
a.) 50 mm
b.) 75 mm
c.) 25 mm
d.) 100 mm
132. The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and fittings:
a.) Black
b.) Blue
c.) Green
d.) Brown
133. It is a loud thumping noise that results from a sudden stoppage of the flow in water
lines.
a.) Lightning
b.) Water hammer
c.) Storm hammer
d.) Water Jetting
134. Where is the best location to put Soil Pipes?
a.) Dry wall
b.) Shear wall
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c.) Pipe chase

d.) Bearing wall

135. The principal artery pipe of the venting system?

a.) local vent
b.) stack vent
c.) vent stack
d.) branch vent
136. ______________ Is caused by material in solution or a colloidal State should be
distinguished from turbidity?
a.) Smell
b.) Color
c.) Texture
d.) Slump
137. Excavation for the installation of underground water supply piping Should be
_____________?
a.) Open trench work
b.) Close trench work
c.) Isolated trench
d.) Borrow pit
138. Which does not belong to the group?
a.) Emerald
b.) Alasco
c.) Starflex
d.) Moldex
139. Which does not belong to the group?
a.) PPR
b.) PVC
c.) Asbestos
d.) G.I
140. Which should not be used for water main pipes?
a.) GI PIPE
b.) Brass Pipe
c.) PVC
d.) PPR Pipe
141. Is required to be installed so as to register the amount of water supplied to a building?
a.) Curb stop
b.) Gate valve
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c.) Water meter

d.) Check valve
142. All PVC and drainage pipes shall be pitched ________ per 300mm but in no case flatter
than 3 mm per 300 mm.
a.) 10mm
b.) 8mm
c.) 6mm
d.) 4mm
143. Is the most satisfactory means of water distribution?
a.) Pressure type
b.) Gravitational flow
c.) Upfeed System
d.) Booster Type
144. What do you call liquid waste without urine and fecal matter that discharges into the
sewer?
a.) Black water
b.) Greywater
c.) Storm water
d.) Ground water
145. ____________ Is used for city water pipes?
a.) PPR pipes
b.) Lead pipes
c.) Cast iron pipes
d.) Copper Pipes
146. What is the ideal size of digestive chamber?
a.) 2/8 volume of the st
b.) 2/12 volume of the st
c.) 2/3 volume of the st
d.) 2/4 volume of the st
147. What is the ideal size of leaching chamber?
a.) 1/3 volume of the st
b.) 1/2 volume of the st
c.) 1/8 volume of st
d.) 1/12 volume of st
148. A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and
trapway.
a.) Grease trap
b.) Reverse trap
c.) Water trap
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149. A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim
to create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
a.) Siphon vortex
b.) Siphon jet
c.) Flushdown
d.) Pedestal Urinal
Refer to the Isometric Plan Below:

150. In the isometric plan above, how many gate valves were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4

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151. In the isometric plan above, how many angle valves were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
152. In the isometric plan above, how many shower valves were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
153. In the isometric plan above, how many heaters were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
Refer to the Isometric Plan below:

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154. In the isometric plan above, how many P-traps were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
155. In the isometric plan above, how many sanitary wyes were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
156. In the isometric plan above, how many floor drains were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
157. In the isometric plan above, what is the size of pipe used for vent pipe?
a.) 2”
b.) 3”
c.) 4”
d.) 6”
158. In the isometric plan above, how many cleanouts were used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4

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Refer to the Isometric Plan below:

159. In the isometric plan above, how many cleanouts were used?
a.) 12
b.) 13
c.) 11
d.) 14
160. In the isometric plan above, what is the size of pipe used for trench drain?
a.) 2”
b.) 3”
c.) 4”
d.) 6”
161. In the isometric plan above, what is the size of pipe used for soil stack?
a.) 2”
b.) 3”
c.) 4”
d.) 6”

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162. In the isometric plan above, how many soil stacks are used?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
163. In the isometric plan above, how many compartments are used for septic tank?
a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
164. Which of the following is the most expensive type of Lavatory?
a.) Wall Hung
b.) Pedestal Type
c.) Ceiling Mounted
d.) Counter top
165. What is the cheapest type of bath tub?
a.) Ceramic
b.) Acrylic
c.) Cast iron
d.) Fiber Glass
166. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
a.) Atlanta
b.) Pioneer
c.) Emerald
d.) Neltex
167. Which of the following is not a brand of pipe?
a.) HCG
b.) Atlanta
c.) Neltex
d.) Emerald
168. Which of the following is not a brand of plumbing fixture?
a.) Roca
b.) Hansgrohe
c.) TOTO
d.) Atlanta

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169. Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture?

a. Water Closet
b. Lavatory
c. Slop Sink
d. Shower Valve
170. Which of the following is a plumbing fixture?
a. Kitchen Sink
b. Gate Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Union Patente

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