Set B Practical Problems Refresher

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS & EXPERIENCES SET B
INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An underground tank reservoir to store water

a. Overhead tank
b. Underground tank
c. Sump
d. Cistern
2. LFL is the abbreviation for

a. Limit Flame Level
b. Level Floor Limit
c. Lower Flammable Limit
d. Level Flammable Limit
3. It is used for control, isolation and repair of the water distribution

system
a. Valves
b. Fixture branch
c. Septic tank
d. Riser
4. It is the settling process wherein water is left in a large basin for

a long period of time.
a. Chlorination
b. Sedimentation
c. Filtration
d. Precipitation

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5. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the P-trap.

a. Crown weir to top dip
b. Bottom dip to top dip
c. Inlet to outlet
d. Crown weir to bottom dip
6. The correct line to draw to reflect a hot water pipe.

a. Bold line with one dash
b. Bold line with two dashes
c. Bold line with three dashes
d. None of the above
7. Most handicap shower faucet installations include

a. A handled spray
b. A tub spout with a diverter
c. Cross-styles handles
8. It shall be supported at every one meter interval.

a. Lead pipe
b. Screwed pipe
c. Copper tubing
d. Plastic pipe
9. What will happen if you reduce the size of water pipe when applied
with pump?
a. Increased pumping force
b. Increased pumping pressure
c. Capillary action
10. It is a primitive toilet.

a. Privy
b. Cesspool

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c. Latrine
d. Leaching cesspool
11. What is the standard turn distance for physically challenged

individual?
a. 1.5 m
b. 1.7 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 2.25 m
12. A device used to elevate wastewater

a. Sewage pump
b. Sump pump
c. Submersible pump
d. Ejector pump
13. Roof joint shall be ______ tight.

a. Smoke
b. Water
c. Gas
d. Air
14. What is the total number of water closets allowed in a 76 mm diameter

vertical stack?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
15. Tempered water is the range of ________.

a. 85°F - 110°F
b. 60°F - 90°F
c. 70°F - 120°F
d. 95°F - 140°F

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16. What is the copper content of a fitting made of brass?

a. 80 %
b. 85 %
c. 90 %
d. 95 %
17. What is the retention time in hours for gray water?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
18. What do you call to a bathroom having water closet and lavatory only?
a. Half bathroom
b. Three-quarters bathroom
c. Full bathroom
d. Toilet
19. What is the chemical symbol for Tin?

a. Sn
b. Sb
c. Tn
d. Ti
20. A storm water which is connected to a sanitary drainage.

a. Storm sewer
b. Sanitary sewer
c. Combined sewer
d. Storm drainage sewer
21. What is the maximum number of kitchen sink, laundry tray or lavatory
serve by a single trap?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6

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22. Another term for clinical sink

a. Bedpan washer
b. Dental chair
c. Surgical sink
d. Janitor sink
23. What is the minimum length of time before a jointed plastic pipe be
subjected to pressure test?
a. 1.5 hours
b. 2.5 hours
c. 2 hours
d. 3 hours
24. What will be the maximum water service pressure at the point where
the building distribution system begins?
a. 80 psi
b. 100 psi
c. 90 psi
d. 120 psi
25. A type of vent installed to ventilate soil and waste pipe and
connecting branches rather than fixture traps.
a. Loop vent
b. Relief vent
c. Unit vent
d. Circuit vent
26. Refers to the pump that will discharge the waste in the sump and
transfer it to the house drain installed overhead.
a. Sewage ejector
b. Septic tank
c. Sludge
d. Scum
27. What are the four classifications of soil?

a. Stable rock, A, B and C

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b. Stable rock, 1, 2 and 3

c. Both a and b
28. What do you call the tool specifically designed for use with faucet
installation?
a. Basin wrench
b. Specialty faucet wrench
c. Faucet tool
29. A pipe fitting with the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of
easy connection when needed.
a. Double bend
b. Union patente
c. Tee reducer
d. Bibcock
30. That portion of the vent pipe system which ventilates the main soil
and waste stack and connecting branches, rather than the fixture
traps themselves.
a. Circuit vent
b. Main vent
c. Relief vent
d. Unit vent
31. Service-weight cast iron is abbreviated as

a. SVCI
b. SWCI
c. CISW
d. CISV
32. Prevents water hammer.

a. Water meter seal

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b. Gate valve
c. Check valve
d. Air chamber
33. A pipe fitting usually short with inside thread used to connect pipes
with outside threaded ends.
a. Nipple
b. Coupling
c. Union
d. Cross pipe
34. An auger bit is best used for drilling

a. Metal
b. Plastic
c. Wood
35. Kind of pipe that is remarkably superior for embedment in concrete

structure due to having same material properties.
a. Cast iron pipe
b. Sewer pipe
c. Asbestos pipe
d. Lead pipe
36. When a water pipe crosses a sewer or drainage piping constructed on

a clay materials, where should the water pipe be located?
a. 0.30m below a sewer or drainage pipe
b. 0.30m above a sewer or drainage pipe
c. 0.30m parallel to the sewer or drainage pipe
37. An approved tank or pit that collects sewage or liquid waste and which
is located below the normal grade of the gravity plumbing system and
that requires mechanical means to be emptied is called a:

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a. Cesspool
b. sewage
c. sump
d. pit
38. Water service pipe is classified into seven groups. Which of the
following is not one of them?
a. Asbestos cement
b. Copper
c. Plastic
d. Lead
39. Water distribution pipe is classified into four categories. Which of

the following is not one of them?
a. Lead
b. Copper
c. Plastic
d. Brass
40. The drainage of sewage and wastes from a plumbing system shall not
be discharged into subsurface soil or into a water surface unless
which of the following occurs?
a. It has been properly treated.
b. It meets the Clean Water Act’s guidelines.
c. Environmental officials approve.
d. It is cleaner than when it was first used
41. Which of the following is a type of corrosion that a plumber should

know about?
a. Concentrated cell corrosion
b. Acid corrosion
c. Degenerative corrosion
d. Just plain corrosion

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42. Copper pipe is classified into four categories. Which of these is not
43. one of them?
a. K
b. L
c. DWV
d. N
44. Underground drainage and vent pipe can be made of which of the
following?
a. Brass
b. Cast iron
c. Concrete
d. Plastic
45. Buildings with plumbing fixtures and devices shall be provided with
a supply of water in sufficient volume and _______ to enable
them to operate in a satisfactory manner at all times.
a. pressure
b. quantity
c. quality
d. velocity
46. Galvanic action/galvanic corrosion is caused by which of the

following?
a. The galvanizing action during the application of a zinc coating of
steel.
b. The plating action of unlike metals.
c. Two dissimilar metals coming in contact with a liquid or
electrolyte covering them.
d. Two acids and galvanic steel being mixed.
47. Sewage or other wastes from a plumbing system shall not be discharged
into subsurface soil or into a water _______ unless it has first
been properly treated.

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a. surface
b. hole
c. pond
d. river
48. Buildings with plumbing fixtures and devices shall be provided with
a supply of water in sufficient volume and _______ to enable them
to operate in a satisfactory manner at all times.
a. pressure
b. quantity
c. quality
d. velocity
49. Pipe is supplied in straight lengths in sections from 12 feet to

_______ feet long.
a. 40
b. 20
c. 30
d. 50
50. Flow in a piping system is regulated by _______ that are specified

by type, material, size, and working pressures.
a. relays
b. valves
c. check valves
d. computers
51. Two types of water supply systems are in general use. They are the
downfeed and the _______ .
a. gravity feed
b. upfeed
c. pumped feed
d. normal pressure feed
52. A soil vent pipe is the pipe that extends through the roof and
relieves the _______ air pressure resulting from the waste falling
or running down the soil pipe.

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a. high
b. low
c. equal
d. unequal
53. Revents are _______ vents used to vent fixtures more than 8 feet from
the main vent and to relieve air pressures on fixtures located
vertically downstream from the water closet.
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. open
54. Riser diagrams are elevations or perspective views showing stacks and
risers. They generally are shown only for _______ jobs.
a. noncomplicated
b. complicated
c. simple
d. easy
55. Fixture takeoff requirements are determined after a study of the

_______ and specifications.
a. floor plan
b. terrain layout
c. city sewer system
d. drawings
56. A small level used by plumbers is known as a

a. miniature level
b. torpedo level
c. compact level
d. none of the above
57. The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by a plumber are
a. 10” and 12”

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b. 12” and 18”

c. 12” and 24”
d. 18” and 24”
58. A tool specifically designed for use with a faucet installation is

known as a
a. basin wrench
b. faucet tool
c. specialty faucet wrench
59. The best tool for cutting cast iron pipe is a

a. hand saw
b. circular saw
c. jig saw
60. Copper piping used for medical gas systems should only be cut with a
a. hacksaw
b. band saw
c. reciprocating saw
d. copper tubing cutter
61. The only safe method to ignite a torch used for soldering is a
a. striker
b. cigarette lighter
c. match
62. A saw used to productively cut threaded rod is a

a. reciprocating saw
b. jig saw
c. demolition saw
d. portable band saw
63. A jackhammer is typically powered electrically or

a. pneumatically (with air)
b. by battery
c. with gasoline

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d. hydraulically
64. Reciprocating saw blades are selected based on the type of material
being cut, length, and
a. teeth per inch
b. teeth per tooth
c. manufacturer of saw
d. compatibility with band saws
65. An auger bit is best used for drilling

a. metal
b. wood
c. plastic
66. An adjustable wrench

a. has an adjustable jaw with teeth
b. has an adjustable smooth jaw
c. is also called a spud wrench
67. When drilling into concrete

a. a masonry bit is used
b. a power bore is used an auger bit is used
c. an auger bit is used
68. The two common bit designs for a jackhammer are

a. chisel and flat head
b. point and round head
c. chisel and point
d. flathead and round head
69. The most productive method of creating a hole in a metal wall stud
is
a. using a metal stud punch
b. drilling a series of small holes and cutting with tin snips
(shears)
c. using power bore drill bits with a right angle drill

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d. cutting the stud with a reciprocating saw and metal blade
70. A flaring tool is used with

a. flexible plastic tubing
b. hard copper tubing
c. steel pipe
71. A wallboard saw is used to cut

a. wooden wall studs
b. wooden wall boards
c. drywall and sheetrock
72. An inside plastic pipe cutter

a. is only used for plastic pipe inside a building
b. cuts from the inside of the pipe, outward
c. is a wire-rope design
d. all of the above
73. A hacksaw blade is designed to be used

a. in one direction
b. with a reciprocating saw
c. for cutting wood boards
d. all of the above
74. Many power tools have a side handle

a. that is removed when a person is becoming comfortable with tool
use
b. for beginners to become comfortable with tool use
c. that is used to minimize injury from a possible violent reaction
of the tool
d. to use if osha is on the job site
75. Many copper tubing cutters have ___________ to remove the internal
ridge caused by cutting the copper tubing.
a. a folding triangular reamer
b. two cutting wheels
c. a folding file features

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d. both a and c
76. Three common types of isolation valves are

a. Ball, gate, and butterfly
b. Gate, butterfly, and round
c. Butterfly, ball, and circular
d. Gate, ball, and circular
77. A tee with three connections, each measuring 2”, is correctly ordered
as
a. 2” x 2” tee
b. 2” x 2” x 2” tee
c. 2” tee
78. The wall thickness of pipe is determined by

a. Adding the inside and outside diameter
b. Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter from the
outside diameter and dividing by 2
c. Subtracting the inside diameter from the outside diameter
79. Schedule 40 pipe is

a. Thicker than schedule 80 pipe
b. Thinner than schedule 10 pipe
c. No longer sold
80. The four different types of copper pipe commonly used today are
identified as
a. 1, 2, 3, and 4
b. A, B, C, and D
c. M, L, K, and DWV
d. Red, Blue, Green, and White
81. PVC pipe cannot be used for

a. Hot water distribution system
b. Cold water service from a water meter to a building
c. Venting a drainage system

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d. Drains and sewers
82. A ball valve

a. Has a lever handle for manual types
b. Can be purchased as an automatic type
c. Has an internal ball with a core drilled through its center
d. All of the above
83. CPVC is the abbreviation for

a. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
b. Calcium polymer vinyl composite
c. Carbonated polyvinyl chloride
d. All of the above
84. Offset fittings, such as 90º or 45º fittings are also known as
a. Turn fittings
b. Offset corners
c. Elbows
d. Degree fittings
85. A street 90º fitting has

a. Two socket (hubs)
b. One socket and one plain end
c. Two plain ends
86. A reducer is a
a. Fitting to connect two different pipe sizes
b. Restrictive internal component of a valve
c. Description of the flow restriction properties of pipe
d. All of the above
87. A coupling
a. Connects a pipe and a valve
b. Connects only pipes together
c. Is only used with materials of different types
d. Connects three pipes together

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88. The trade name for a combination wye and eighth bend is
a. Sanitary tee
b. Sanitary cross
c. 45º wye
d. Combo
89. IPS is the abbreviation for

a. Internal pressure indicator
b. Inside pipe size
c. Iron pipe size
d. Internal pipe size
90. Plan view of a blueprint is

a. How riser diagrams are created
b. A three-dimensional view
c. A view from above, looking down
d. The only view to accurately indicate a design intent
91. Horizontal lines drawn in an isometric view are at a

a. 30º angle from true horizontal
b. 45º angle from true horizontal
c. 90º angle from true horizontal
92. A toilet is abbreviated as WC, the abbreviation for

a. Waste connection
b. Water closet
c. Waste closet
93. The correct line to draw to reflect a hot water pipe is a

a. Bold line with one dash
b. Bold line with two dashes
c. Bold line with three dashes
94. A riser diagram can be illustrated using either a

a. Plan view or side view
b. Side view or isometric view

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c. Plan view or isometric view

95. WCO is the abbreviation for

a. Water closet outlet
b. Wall cleanout
c. Water closet outlet
d. Waste cleanout
96. An isometric drafting triangle can be used to create

a. 30º angles
b. 60º angles
c. 90º angles
d. All of the above
97. Urinal is abbreviated as

a. U
b. UR
c. URN
d. URNL
98. DW is the abbreviation for

a. Dishwasher
b. Drain wall
c. Discharge waste
d. Drainage waste
99. A full circle connected to a line illustrated in a plan view of a

piping system indicates that it is a
a. Pipe stubbing out
b. Pipe turning down
c. Pipe turning up
100. 1/64” has a smaller value than:

a. 1/32”
b. 1/16”
c. 1/8”
d. All of the above

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1. An underground tank reservoir to store water

2. LFL is the abbreviation for

3. It is used for control, isolation and repair of the water distribution

4. It is the settling process wherein water is left in a large basin for

MASTER PLUMBER COACH

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

5. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the P-trap.

6. The correct line to draw to reflect a hot water pipe.

7. Most handicap shower faucet installations include

8. It shall be supported at every one meter interval.

10. It is a primitive toilet.

MASTER PLUMBER COACH

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

11. What is the standard turn distance for physically challenged

12. A device used to elevate wastewater

13. Roof joint shall be ______ tight.

14. What is the total number of water closets allowed in a 76 mm diameter

15. Tempered water is the range of ________.

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16. What is the copper content of a fitting made of brass?

17. What is the retention time in hours for gray water?

19. What is the chemical symbol for Tin?

20. A storm water which is connected to a sanitary drainage.

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22. Another term for clinical sink

27. What are the four classifications of soil?

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b. Stable rock, 1, 2 and 3

31. Service-weight cast iron is abbreviated as

32. Prevents water hammer.

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34. An auger bit is best used for drilling

35. Kind of pipe that is remarkably superior for embedment in concrete

36. When a water pipe crosses a sewer or drainage piping constructed on

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

39. Water distribution pipe is classified into four categories. Which of

41. Which of the following is a type of corrosion that a plumber should

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

46. Galvanic action/galvanic corrosion is caused by which of the

MASTER PLUMBER COACH

PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

49. Pipe is supplied in straight lengths in sections from 12 feet to

50. Flow in a piping system is regulated by _______ that are specified

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PRACTICAL PROBLEMS SET B

55. Fixture takeoff requirements are determined after a study of the

56. A small level used by plumbers is known as a

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b. 12” and 18”