Self – Check 7.1.

01

Name: Date:
Course/Yr/Sec:
Completion Type
Directions : Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Basically plumbing involves installing drainage system and _____________

2. At present, plumbarius is also known as ___________.
3. Ancient Rome use plumbing material known as ______________________.
4. Ruins of early plumbing system were found in _____________________.
5. The first building code was_________________________.
6. During 1500 – 1000 B.C., in the island of Crate, plumbing materials were
made of__________________________.
7. The use of lead, bronze, marble, silver and glazed files in plumbing system
were pioneered by_______________________.
8. During the 14th century in Europe, 25 million people were killed
by_______________.
9. Building owners in Europe were ordered to install domestic sewage vault
_________________________.
10. Outdoor earth privies were used as toilet in ___________________.
I. Matching Type
Directions : Match column A to column B
Write only the letter of the correct answer before each number

Column A
_____1. It was the birth of
plumbing in the Philippines
_____2. It was also known
as “Walled City”
_____3. They incorporated European
plumbing standards in
the Philippines
_____4. They are elite group
during Spanish times.
_____5. It was the time Plumbing
took a great leap.
_____6. It was the year Philippines
got recognized plumbing trade
_____7. It is the Plumbing Law of the
Philippines
_____8. It was the Plumbing Code
of Manila
_____9. He was the first Chief of the Division
of Plumbing Construction and Inspection
_____10. It was organized by Filipino Plumbers
in 1935

Self – Check 7.1.02

Name ___________________________ Date _________________
Course/Yr/Sec __________________

I. Identification Type
Directions : Identify the plumbing terms and information being described.
Write answer on the space before each number.
___________1. It regulates plumbing process based on the principle of
public health protection.
___________2. It has a valve that closes the water flow in the normal
direction but opens to interrupt back siphonage.
___________3. It is the flowing back waste water from plumbing fixtures
___________4. It is the water pressure less than 15 pounds per square
inch.
___________5. It is the water pressure more than 80 pounds per square
meter.
___________6. It reduces water pressure into the required flow of water.
___________7. It is a pressure surge causing noise and vibrations.
___________8. It acts as a shock absorber.
___________9. It serves as terminal of all building plumbing drainage
system.
___________10. It is a private or household sewage disposal system.
___________11. They are made of smooth non-absorbent materials free
from fouling surfaces
___________12. They are installed to provide access cleaning of drainage
system.
___________13. They are the duly licensed designers and constructors of
plumbing system.
___________14. It is a requisite for every fixture connected to the drainage
system.
___________15. It provides free circulation of air into the plumbing
sewage.
___________16. It extends to the outer air from the roof system.
___________17. It discloses possible leaks and defects of the plumbing
system.
___________18. They are used to test the plumbing system.
___________19. They are not allowed to enter the plumbing system.
___________20. It is a plumbing fixture or appliance that requires proper
lightings and ventilation when installed.
___________21. It prevents overflow of drainage system subject to
backflow of sewage.
___________22. It provides accessibility of all plumbing fixtures for their
intended functions.
___________23. It is one of the reasons why Plumbing system must be
installed by Registered Master Plumbers.
___________24. It is not allowed to be discharged into the ground or any
waterways unless it poses through any form of treatment.
___________25. It is the art of installing pipes, fittings, fixtures and
appliances intended for water supply and drainage system.

II. Essay Type

Directions : Answer the questions briefly but comprehensively. (15pts)

A. How would you explain the water cycle of plumbing system? (10pts)

B. How would you explain the importance of plumbing? (5pt)

Self – Check 7.2.01

Name ___________________________ Date _________________

Course/Yr/Sec __________________

Completion Type
Directions : Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Piping system that receives and conveys rainwater, ground and subsurface
water is _______________________.
2. Piping system that provide free circulation of air inside the plumbing pipe is
___________________________.
3. Piping system that conveys the discharge of water closets with or without
the discharges from other fixture is _________________________.
4. Piping system that conveys liquid discharge plumbing fixtures except water
closet is ______________________.
5. DWV means ________________,___________________ and __________________.
6. Building drain is also known as ________________________.
7. Building sewer is similar to ____________________.
8. A pipe that conveys waste water free from fecal matter is
________________________.
9. A pipe that conveys and receives discharges coming from the water closet
and urinals with or without discharges from other fixture is
________________________.
10. A horizontal vent pipe connected to one or more individual back vent is
________________________.
11. A vertical pipe that conveys fecal matter and liquid waste is
________________________.
12. The distance between the building sewer from the foundation wall is
________________________.
13. A pipe that extends through the roof is ___________________________.
14. Gutters and downspouts are components of ________________________.
15. Black water is also known as ______________________________.
Self – Check 7.2.02

Name ___________________________ Date _________________

Course/Yr/Sec __________________

I. Matching Type
Directions : Match column A to column B
Write only the letter before each number.

Column A
Column B
_____1. It retains oils and fats
coming from one to House trap
four fixtures P. Trap
_____2. It prevents circulation Evaporation
of air between the drainage Grease
Backstroke
and building sewer Trap Seal
_____3. It is a fixture trap used Capillary
for bath tubs Siphonage
_____4. It’s a trap used for lavatory Ventilation
kitchen sinks and floor drain. Drum trap
_____5. It is a column of water from Rein-off trap
Back
dip to crown weir. siphonage
_____6. It is a loss of water seal caused
by prolonged unuse of fixture.
_____7. It is a back pressure.
_____8. It is a trap seal loss caused
by improper ventilation.
_____9. It maintains balance atmospheric
pressure inside and outside
the plumbing system.
_____10. It is the loss of water seal caused
by hair strands, threads and the like.
II. Enumeration Type
Directions : List down what are being asked.
A. Three purposes of ventilation
B. Four causes of trap seal loss
C. Ten types of vent pipes
D. Four uses of admittance values
Self – Check 7.2.03

Name ___________________________ Date _________________

Course/Yr/Sec __________________

Completion Type
Directions : Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. Septic tank is designed and constructed to retain and _________________.

2. The minimum distance of septic tank from water supply wells is
__________________.
3. Distance of septic tank from water main is _________________________.
4. There are two major parts of the septic tank ; namely
________________________ and _______________________.
5. The minimum width of the septic tank is _______________________.
6. The minimum length of the septic tank is ______________________.
7. The depth of the septic tank must be _____________________.
8. The minimum height of airspace inside the septic tank is
__________________________.
9. Inlet of the septic tank is installed at _________________________.
10. Outlet of the septic tank is located at ______________________.
11. Diameter of septic tank pipe and fitting is _________________________.
12. The minimum depth of inlet and outlet inverts below the water is
______________________.
13. Access to septic tank must be at least ______________________.
14. The type of fittings used for septic tank is ________________________.
15. Large size of septic tank is not advisable because _____________________.
16. Sizing the septic tank is based on __________________________.
17. For school, commercial and industrial purposes, the allowable septic tank
content per person range from _________________________.
18. For residential septic tank installation, the allowable tank content per
person ranges from ___________________________.
19. For a 3 bedroom single family dwelling, the minimum septic tank capacity
shall be _______________________ gallons.
20. The estimated waste for schools, office and staff is
___________________________.
21. PPST means _______________________________.
22. Septic tank that discharges waste into a subsurface disposal fields and
seepage pits is _______________________.
23. Septic tank in remote ovens can be discharged or drained in
_________________________.
24. Water closet requires fittings WVE junctions or
___________________________________________.
25. The size of trap for floor drain is ________________________mm.
Self – Check 7.2.04

Name ___________________________ Date _________________

Course/Yr/Sec __________________
A. Matching Type
Directions : Match column A to column B
Write only the letter before each number.

Column A Column B
_____1. It is the end of the pipe
that fits into the bell Single hub
_____2. It is the enlarge end of the pipe CISP
_____3. It is a type of CISP used Molten lead
SV-CISP
for underground installation. Caulking
_____4. It is a kind of CISP with spigot Hubless CISP
and hub in its full length. Coupling
_____5. It is a CISP used for general Spigot
building pipe installations. Yarning Iron
Hub
_____6. It is a CISP with no bell. Oakum
_____7. It is the process of joining CISP XH-CISP
_____8. It is a gute or fiber used to
seal joint of CISP
_____9. It is used to completely seal
the joint of CISP
_____10. It is used to force the hemp
rope into the joint of CISP.

B. Completion Type
Directions : Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

1. PVC means ________________________________

2. Pipes and fittings which are made from thermoplastic resin are called
________________________________
3. PVC doesn’t rot, wear and ________________________________________.
4. PVC was first developed in 1925 by _______________________________
5. Standard length of PVC pipe is __________________________________
6. Extend the length of PVC by using a fitting called
______________________________.
7. Change of direction at 90 degrees of pipe use ____________________ soil
pipe.
8. Change the direction of connection from horizontal to vertical use fitting
___________________________________.
9. Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other horizontal drainage lines
using ________________________________.
10. Clean out is installed at every intervals of __________________ meters.
Self – Check 2.05

Name ___________________________ Date _________________

Course/Yr/Sec __________________

A. Completion Type
Directions : Fill the blanks with the corresponding fixture units.

1. Wash basin (private) __________________

2. Water closet (public) __________________
3. Floor drain __________________
4. Urinal __________________
5. Shower (single stall) __________________
6. Bath tub __________________
7. Bidet __________________
8. Sink __________________
9. Commercial sink __________________
10. Laundry tubs __________________

B. Problem Solving
Directions : Solve the following
1. Determine the diameter of drain pipe with the following fixtures
1 – Water closet
1 – Lavatory
1 – Floor drain
1 – Kitchen sink
2. Design a septic tank intended for 2 bedroom occupancy
a. Assume depth of ST of 1.5m
b. Assume width of ST of 1.0m