1.

The handicapped fixtures are usually designed for people

with less physical ability than the general public, for the
handicapped toilet requirement, the height is higher than
standard toilet. What is the height of handicapped fixtures?
(a) 18 inches
(b) 34 inches
(c) 20 inches
(d) 16 inches
2. Water taken from background sources usually contain
compound of calcium and magnesium which render its
inconvenient for domestic used particularly?
(a) all of these
(b) it react with chemical element contain in soap
(c) it useless cleansing agent
(d) it precipitate salt from within pipe that reduces the diameter
3. The device installed above the flood level rim of plumbing
fixtures to primarily permit air from atmosphere to prevent back
siphonage of liquid form the fixture is known as
(a) air valve
(b) relief valve
(c) vacuum breaker
(d) pressure vessel
4. Whenever water flow in the water supply system of a
building, there is a continues loss of pressure generating
between the moving water and inner surface of pipe, this is
known as
(a) energy loss
(b) friction loss
(c) head loss
(d) pressure loss
5. When backfilling over laid drainage pipe, a plumber must take
measure to prevent damage to the pipe. Back fill materials
should be added gradually at a typical layer and must be
compacted before next layer is dumped
(a) 0.30 & 0.60 m per layer
(b) 0.15 & 0.30 m per layer
(c) 0.20 & 0.40 m per layer
(d) 0.50 m per layer
6. As the water line for the the building strike against the higher
spots inside pipe surface, energy is transferred into the pipe
causing it to move or vibrate, also produces line noise, these
phenomenon is known as
(a) pressure loss
(b) water shocks
(c) water hammer
(d) energy loss
7. When pipe penetrate an exterior wall it must pass thru a
sleeve. What is the size of the sleeve thru which to be installed
for the pipe to rest?
(a) one and one-half pipe size larger
(b) one pipe size larger
(c) three pipe size larger
(d) two pipe size larger
8. Factory waste or domestic waste is not allowed to be
discharge into the drain pipe such as what?
(a) drain tile
(b) industrial drain pipe
(c) storm drain pipe
(d) sanitary drain pipe
9. Manholes are not required for the laid drain pipe of this
diameter
(a) 200 mm
(b) 300 mm
(c) 250 mm
(d) 150 mm
10. Which of the following trap is a prohibited trap inside
residences?
(a) crown trap
(b) deep seal trap
(c) anti-siphon trap
(d) bell trap
11. Aside from the proper sizing of house drain, the other factor
in the installation is the grade, what is the pipe pitch necessary
to have adequate flow throughout the length and assure
through discharge of waste water
(a) 1/4 in/ft
(b) 1/8 in/ft
(c) 1/2 in/ft
(d) 1/16 in/ft
12. The phenomenon called water hammer, brought about by
sudden closing or opening of valves can be controlled by
installing devices above each faucet such as these
(a) shock absorber
(b) check chamber
(c) air chamber
(d) vacuum breaker
13. In plumbing installation, what portion of pipeline do you
need to provide air break?
(a) faucet connection
(b) trap convestion
(c) indirect water connection
(d) water closet
14. The new technique of installing floor mounted water closet
with the end in view of assuring cleanliness, leak proof and
convenience is with the use of this materials
(a) epoxy
(b) white cement
(c) portland cement
(d) floor flange gasket
15. The ventilation method whose primary purpose is not to
protect trap against back pressure and siphonage is what?
(a) main vent
(b) circuit vent
(c) back vent
(d) loop vent
16. The wastes in plumbing system contain many chemical
elements which are detrimental to the piping materials yet can
be eliminated through proper proper ventilation. What elements
are found to be in large quantities that cause deterioration of
piping materials
(a) ozone
(b) hydrogen
(c) oxygen
(d) carbon
17. Which of the fixture need to be provided with individual vent
to avoid transmittal or surge effect to other fixture trap
connected to a branch drain
(a) water closet
(b) laundry tray
(c) bathtub
(d) kitchen trap
18. During the initial phase of waste to discharge into drain
pipe, which of the fixtures produces the very sudden and heavy
surge with appreciable shock effect in other fixture
(a) kitchen sink
(b) urinals
(c) lavatory
(d) bathtub
19. In inserting a wye fitting into laid house sewer, the practical
produce is these
(a) cut the sewer to the length and insert the wye and cement
joint end
(b) remove three length of pipe and insert wye fitting into the
line
(c) cut the sewer to the length, insert wye and joint ends with
sleeve
(d) none of these
20. After threading of G.I. pip thru a stack and dies the next
step for plumber should do is to ream the inside of pipe for
these purpose
(a) remove burr to facilitate application of lubricant
(b) smoothening the surface end of the pipe
(c) remove deformation which will cause reduction of pipe
diameter
(d) making the pipe straight
21. When a caulking iron had stricken hard a cast iron hub while
doing caulk joint and had the pipe cracked, what would you do?
(a) replace the pipe and fitting
(b) weld the crack portion
(c) proceed in caulking, anyway the oakum and pouring lead will
cover the crack
(d) sealed the crack with moisture resistant pigment
22. An inside roof leader is extended vertically through the floor
of the building to a point below the roof. What is the common
practice to reduce the danger of breakage which may result
from expansion and contraction of roof?
(a) install sleeves below the roof
(b) provide the end of roof leader with flexible material
(c) extend horizontally below the roof with an elbow to form
swing joint
(d) install packing materials to cushion possible impact
23. Which of the following device is not a plumbing fixture?
(a) floor drain
(b) water heater
(c) shower head
(d) pneumatic pump
24. In preparing of a mortar or form a sticky mass to be
squeezed into the bell of clay pipe for a cement joint, the
mixture will be
(a) two part cement, one part sand and water
(b) two part sand, one part cement and water
(c) pure cement and water
(d) 1% cement, 1% fine sand and water
25. It is a loss of trap seal due to unequal atmospheric pressure
condition and due to rapid flows of water thru the trap
(a) siphonage
(b) wind effect
(c) capillary effect
(d) back pressure
26. It is portion of the vent pipe through which liquid waste flow
(a) relief vent
(b) local vent
(c) utility vent
(d) individual vent
27. It is the arrangement of venting so installed that one vent
will serve two trap
(a) relief vent
(b) local vent
(c) wet vent
(d) unit vent
28. It is the pipe extension of a solid waste or waste stack
above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack
(a) local vent
(b) stack vent thru roof
(c) loop vent
(d) vent stack thru roof
29. A pit/ receptacle at low point to which waste water are
drained
(a) sump pit
(b) septic tank
(c) holding tank
(d) catch basin
30. The spoon like tools used for pouring molten pig lead into
hub as making caulk joint in cast iron pipe is called
(a) dippers
(b) scoop
(c) auger
(d) spatula
31. The trap provision required to restaurant and other
establishment where sewage covers large amount of grease
prior to discharge to sewer
(a) catch basin
(b) grease trap
(c) S-trap
(d) drum trap
32. Under the term and condition of PD 856, Sanitation Code of
the Philippines, the effective depth of a septic tank is measured
from the bottom of septic tank to the level
(a) bottom of inside cover of tank
(b) liquid level
(c) invert of discharge pipe line
(d) invert if inlet pipeline
33. The receptacle in which waste water are retained for
sufficient period to deposit suitable materials
(a) interceptor
(b) catch basin
(c) cesspool
(d) septic tank
34. In term of discharge one fixture unit represent the flow rate
approximately:
(a) 5 gallons
(b) 7.0 gallons
(c) 6.5 gallons
(d) 7.48 gallons
35. The water service is a pipe that extends from the
(a) water main to the water meter
(b) water main to the water tank
(c) water riser run out to the water tank
(d) water main to the building
36. The basic elements of a cold water supply include the
(a) downspout
(b) subsoil drain lines
(c) riser run out
(d) water closets
37. Flushometer is another name for
(a) relief valve
(b) flush tank
(c) vacuum breaker
(d) flush valve
38. The minimum size of a fire hose outlet of an interior wet
standpipe is:
(a) 25 mm dia.
(b) 38 mm dia.
(c) 20 mm dia.
(d) 41 mm dia.
39. All dry standpipe shall extend from the ground floor and
over the roof and shall be equipped with 0.63 millimeters outlet
in every floor level with a minimum height from the floor of:
(a) 1.20 m
(b) 0.90 m
(c) 1.50 m
(d) 1.00 m
40. Dry standpipe shall have sufficient strength to withstand a
water pressure of how much when ready for service?
(a) 20 kg/sqcm
(b) 10 kg/sqcm
(c) 5 kg/sqcm
(d) 25 kg/sqcm
41. PD 1096 prescribes that dry stand pipe is required for every
building of how many floors?
(a) 4 or more
(b) 2 or more
(c) 3 or more
(d) 5 or more
42. Which type of lavatories is designed for group use?
(a) shelf-back lavatory
(b) splash back lavatory
(c) countertop
(d) wall hung
43. Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture
(a) floor drain
(b) booster pump
(c) roof drain
(d) gravity tank
44. The code that prescribed regulation on sanitary and
industrial plumbing installation inside buildings and premises is
the:
(a) Water Code of the Philippines
(b) National Building Code
(c) National Plumbing Code
(d) National Standards of Drinking Water
45. Subsoil water is collected and carried to a
(a) sump
(b) storm water
(c) sanitary sewer
(d) river
46. Which of the following carries waste discharge to the
building sewer?
(a) building drain
(b) indirect connection
(c) soil stack
(d) waste stack
47. All of the following are used in site drainage system except;
(a) manholes
(b) catch basins
(c) roof drains
(d) drain inlets
48. The code that prescribes criteria on the quality if drinking
water from meteoric, surface or underground sources is:
(a) Water Code of the Philippines
(b) National Plumbing Code
(c) National Building Code
(d) National Standards for Drinking Water
49. Ball valves are adaptation of
(a) gate valve
(b) glove valves
(c) butterfly valve
(d) plug valves
50. For public health reasons, a sanitary drainage system must
discharge into
(a) a water way
(b) a public sewer system
(c) a public storm sewer
(d) the ground
51. What type of end connection are used for valves smaller
than 2 inches in diameter?
(a) flanged
(b) compressed
(c) threaded
(d) union
52. Which of these materials is best for vent pipes in an acid
waste system?
(a) galvanized steel
(b) plastic
(c) DWV copper
(d) malleable iron
53. Soil and waste stacks carry the discharge from all the
following except
(a) roof drains
(b) water closets
(c) floor drains
(d) sinks
54. In a water distribution system, what connects the water
main to the water risers?
(a) riser runout
(b) water pump
(c) water service
(d) water tank
55. What is the device suitable for pumping sewage from the
deep basement floor into sewer line?
(a) booster pump
(b) pressure relief valve
(c) vacuum breaker
(d) pneumatic ejector
56. The length of pipe along the waterline of the pipe one fitting
(a) length
(b) developed length
(c) standard length
(d) commercial length
57. A device which discharges of pre-determined quantity of
water to pipeline for flushing purposes actuated by direct water
pressure
(a) water meter
(b) flushometer valve
(c) gate valve
(d) pressure valve
58. What is the greatest stress which a material can stand
without a permanent deformation after release of the stress?
(a) tensile stress
(b) ultimate stress
(c) working stress
(d) fatigue
59. In a water supply system the unobstructed vertical distance
thru the free atmosphere between a faucet supplying water and
the flood level rim of the fixture is called?
(a) airplane
(b) fixture drain
(c) air gap
(d) vent stack
60. What do you call that point which is unobstructed open
edge of the fixture?
(a) rim
(b) flushing surface
(c) blister
(d) drain board
61. How does subsoil water is collected and being translated?
(a) river
(b) sanitary sewer
(c) storm sewer
(d) sump
62. Which of the following is NOT a type of lavatory?
(a) reverse trap
(b) splash-back
(c) ledge-back
(d) countertop
63. What is the depth of the building sewer when installed?
(a) 0.30 m
(b) 1.00 m
(c) 1.20 m
(d) 0.65 m
64. What is that branch vent that serves two or more trap and
from in front of the last fixtures connection of the horizontal
branch to the vent stack?
(a) yoke vent
(b) utility vent
(c) individual vent
(d) local vent
65. Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and
powered received with pure load. What is the depth of lead over
oakum?
(a) 13 mm (1/2")
(b) 38 mm (1-1/2")
(c) 25 mm (1")
(d) 32 mm (1-1/4")
66. What is that term with reference to the load producing
effect on the plumbing system for different kind of plumbing
fixtures?
(a) flush tank volume
(b) fixture unit
(c) fixture value
(d) demand load
67. What is the minimum size of a fire hose outlet of an interior
wet standpipe?
(a) 50 mm
(b) 41 mm
(c) 38 mm
(d) 20 mm
68. How does evaporation of the trap seal of a fixture be
eliminated?
(a) proper ventilation
(b) install vacuum breaker
(c) inside a room
(d) frequently used
69. What is the corresponding name of the following
abbreviation pertaining to local trade and government
regulating body?
(a) PCA
(b) NAMPAP
(c) PRC
(d) DTI
70. What is the standard size of water service from the water
main to the dwelling unit?
(a) 28.00 mm (1-1/4")
(b) 19.00 mm (3/4")
(c) 12.5 mm (1/2")
71. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be reduced in size
in the direction of flow?
(a) this will have no effect in the drainage system
(b) this could cause slugging in the waste system
(c) this could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point
(d) the waste will travel faster which will allow for better
cleaning of the pipe
72. Turbidity may be associated with what characteristic of
water?
(a) chemical
(b) biological
(c) radiological
(d) physical
73. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution
and water purification, which can cause corrosion of non-
ferrous pipes and rusting & clogging of steel pipes. Which is the
best solution for this problem?
(a) passing water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone
to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
(b) reverse osmosis
(c) chlorination for removing salt contents
(d) passing water through a bed of sediments to achieve
alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
74. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the fitting is inserted
into the PEX tubing and
(a) soldered
(b) threaded
(c) crimped
(d) solvent welded
75. What would happen if there were no air supply from the
vent on the roof?
(a) waste water will not flow out
(b) nothing, it is used mainly to add rainwater to the system
(c) smells from the sewer would enter
(d) all of these
76. What would be the result of a partially plugged bypass
orifice in a flushometer?
(a) no flushing
(b) long flush cycle
(c) short flush cycle
(d) constant flushing
77. Six equally spaced lav's are to be installed along a wall that
is 530 cm long and will be vented with dual vents. Determine
the center to center distance between vents if the fixtures are
each 51 cm wide
(a) 133 cm
(b) 188 cm
(c) 177 cm
(d) 166 cm
78. What is the principal function of the expansion tank in a hot
water system?
(a) it acts as a safety chamber in case of over firing of the boiler
(b) it provides the necessary space for the air required in the
system
(c) it allows the volume of the water in the system to change to
maintain working pressure
(d) it collects the air in the system, thus preventing air lock of
the system while in operation
79. What is the length of pipe to be removed when cutting out a
section of an existing cast iron building drain to insert an MJ
wye?
(a) 1/2 to 1 in. longer than the wye
(b) same as the wye
(c) 1/4 to 1/2 in. shorter than the wye
(d) 1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye
80. How is ABS pipe cut?
(a) flush to ensure proper pipe alignment
(b) at an angle to maintain proper grade
(c) square to provide full joining surface
(d) flush so that pipe will fit into the socket
81. What is required when installing long, straight horizontal or
vertical runs of copper domestic hot water piping?
(a) isolation valves
(b) expansion joints
(c) pipe insulation
(d) dielectric unions
82. What determines the minimum size of the suction pipe of a
well pump?
(a) size of the discharge opening in the pump
(b) size of the inlet opening of the pump
(c) size of the pump cylinder
(d) distance from the pump to the water in the well
83. When installing glass piping; if one end needs to be field cut,
the ends should be joined:
(a) bead to plain
(b) bead to bead
(c) plain to plain
(d) bead to hub
84. When using a Hilti powder actuated fastening tool, the
device fails to fire when the trigger is pulled. The first thing you
should do is?
(a) inspect the magazine
(b) keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds
(c) remove the cartridge
(d) depress the trigger again
85. The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by
plumber today are:
(a) 12" and 18"
(b) 18" and 24"
(c) 12" and 24"
(d) 10" and 12"
86. Copper pipes are sized
(a) 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter
(b) 3/16 bigger than their inside diameter
(c) 1/4 bigger than their inside diameter
(d) 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter
87. A 4" cast iron pipe with 1" insulation is to pass through a
wall. How large a diameter hole is required to be cut?
(a) 6.5"
(b) 5"
(c) 6"
(d) 5.5"
88. The drainage system in the building should be designed,
constructed and maintained as to guard against fouling,
deposits of solids and clogging. What feature should be
provided to make the maintenance efficient and effective?
(a) adequate water supply
(b) adequate vent pipes
(c) adequate cleanouts
(d) adequate water seal traps
89. How many eight bends are required to make a 45 deg. turn?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 3
90. _______ means a type of sewage pump which macerates
wastewater consisting in part of sewage
(a) sump pump
(b) sewage pump
(c) effluent pump
(d) sewage grinder pump
91. _____ means accumulated floating solids generated during
the biological, physical or chemical treatment, coagulation or
sedimentation of wastewater
(a) sludge
(b) scum
(c) sewage
(d) slime
92. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:
(a) hot water faucet
(b) water holding tank
(c) water heater
(d) primary heating tank
93. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub or
shower located together on the same floor level
(a) dual bathroom
(b) full bathroom
(c) bathroom group
(d) three-quarter bath
94. This is the term for a decorative metal trim shield or flange
located underneath a faucet handle. It covers the hole in the
wall or fixture as well as the faucet stem
(a) escutcheon
(b) collar plate
(c) fluer
(d) dove tail
95. Polybutylene piping should never come into contact with
the following:
(a) copper
(b) caulk
(c) petroleum based materials
(d) salty solution or petroleum jelly
96. Best location to put soil pipes?
(a) 150 mm chb wall
(b) pipe chase
(c) drywall
(d) box up with column
97. How many units do the controversial article 3.2.2.2 of PD
1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code, limits the
practice of Master Plumber?
(a) 10
(b) 50
(c) 5
(d) 20
98. Sleeves shall be provided to protect all piping through
_______ and ______ walls
(a) wood, concrete
(b) floor, concrete
(c) concrete, masonry
(d) ceiling, wooden
99. What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to
become a member of the Board of Master Plumbers?
(a) 28 yrs. old
(b) 35 yrs. old
(c) 30 yrs. old
(d) 25 yrs. old
100. What is a "powder room" ?
(a) quarter bath
(b) half bath
(c) full bath
(d) 3/4 bath