PRACTICAL PROBLEM

1. A variation of pipe wrench with a swiveling

serrated jaw and knurled control knob located
between the frame forming the head and the
handled of the wrench?
a.
Pipe Wrench
b. Stillson wrench
c.
Rap Wrench
d. End Pipe Wrench
2. A unique type of pipe wrench in which turning
force applied is multiplied. The principle of lever
action in a simple machine had been applied in
this type of patented plumbing tools
a.
End Pipe Wrench
b. Pipe wrench
c.
Compound leverage Wrench
d. Stillson Wrench
3. It is individual or company responsible for the
performance of the construction work
a.
Superintendent
b. Contractor
c.
Apprentice
d. Journeymen
4. CISP stand for
a.
Cast Iron and Steel Institute
b. I dont Know
c.
None of the Choices
d. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
5. It is a scaled view that shows the shape and size
of the exterior walls and the roof of the building
a.
Section Drawing
b. Detail Drawing
c.
Plot Plan
d. Exterior Elevation Drawing
6. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet
for shower stall
a.

b.
c.
1
d.
7. The effective thread length of a 3 diameter
screwed steel pipe is
a.
1 3/8
b. 1
c.
1
d. 1 5/8
8. The recommended hot water supply to a hotel
lavatory (private)
a.
4
b. 2
c.
6
d. 5
9. A type of wrench having a heavy sprocket chain
that is slipped around a pipe and then attached to
the wrench handled. It is used on piping work
especially large size pipe metal pipes and in areas
that is not easily accessible.
a.
Chain wrench
b. Compound Leverage wrench
c.
Offset pipe Wrench
d. Adjustable Spud Wrench
10. A wrench with hexagonal jaw which is multisided,
used to provide secure grip on all hexagonal nuts,
square nuts, unions and valve packing nuts. The
extra-wide opening offset is ideal for securing
drain nut on sticks and tubs.
a.
Internal wrench
b. Compound leverage wrench
c.
Offset pipe wrench
d. Hex wrench
11. A tool used to tighten the nut that secure the
basket to the sink
a.
Basket Strainer wrench
b. Closet Wrench
c.
Valve seat tool
d. Closet Wrench

12. Yoke and base are made of strong, dependable

iron. It has hardened ally steel jaws and
convenient pipe rest and bender
a.
Bench Strainer Wrench
b. Portable tristand Chain Vise
c.
Bench Yoke Vise
d. Bench Chain Vise
13. Is a three dimensional drawing in the plumbing
system
a.
Exterior Elevation drawing
b. Schematic Piping Lay-out
c.
Isometric Drawing
d. Plot Plan
14. Is an adjustable cast iron box that is flash with
finished grade and its capped with removable iron
cover
a.
Stop cock
b. Stop box
c.
Corporation cock
d. None of the above
15. Is a fitting or device that, when properly vented,
provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of
sewer gasses.
a.
Fixture traps
b. Cleanout
c.
Stack
d. Chase
16. Is the drainage pipe that extends from the trap of
a fixture to the junction to the junction of the
next drainage pipe.
a.
Fixture drain
b. Horizontal branch
c.
Building drain branch
d. Sanitary sewer
17. To boost the water pressure of hot water, use
a.
Elevated water tank
b. Hydroelectric water tank
c.
Gravity tank
d. Circulating tank
18. Stainless steel plumbing fixture are manufactured
based on standard set by the organization
a.
F.S.
b. U.L.
c.
PDI
d. CS and PS
19. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain
waste vent (DWV) are manufactured based on
standard set by this organization
a.
AWWA
b. ANSI
c.
ASTM
20. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet
for urinal stall
a.

b.
c.
1
d.
21. Is a pipe that conveys rainwater from the roof to
the storm drain
a.
Combination
b. Rainwater leader
c.
Sanitary pipe
d. Waste pipe
22. It is a type of ladder that stands independently of
support
a.
Extension ladder
b. Stepladder
c.
Scaffolds
d. Fixed ladder
23. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the
color green inside a triangle
a.
Class K
b. Class A
c.
Class B
d. Class C

24. It is a plastic rasin that can be heated and

reformed repeatedly with little or no degradation
in physical characteristics.
a.
PB
b. Thermoplastic
c.
PE
d. Thermosetting
25. CPVC Pipe and fitting are ___ colored
thermoplastic materials specially formulated to
withstand higher temperatures than other plastic.
a.
White
b. Black
c.
Blue
d. Cream
26. Is a person who has completed apprenticeship
training in a trade and skilled in a particular field.
a.
Apprentice
b. Journeymen
c.
Superintendent
d. Estimator
27. ANSI stands for
a.
American National Standard Institute
b. American National Standard Institute
c.
Association for national Standard Institute
d. None of the Above
28. NAMPAP stands for
a.
National Master Plumbing Association of the
Philippines
b. National Master Plumbers Association of the
Philippines
c.
New Master Plumbing Association of the
Philippines
d. None of the Above
29. Is a civil drawing that shaped and size of the
building lot and the location on the building lot
a.
Plot plan
b. Exterior Elevation Drawing
c.
Schematic Piping Layout
d. Isometric Drawing
30. Is a valve installed on water service to turn on or
off the flow of potable water in the building
a.
Stop box
b. Curb Cock
c.
Corporation Cock
d. Stop Cock
31. Is a pipe that conveys the discharge of water
closet other similar fixtures containing local
matter with or without the discharge of other
fixtures.
a.
Waste Pipe
b. Soil Pipe
c.
Sanitary Pipe
d. Water Pipe
32. Is a pipe that ventilates the drainage system of
the building
a.
Soil Pipes
b. Vent Pipes
c.
Waste Pipe
d. All of the Above
33. Is an eye and face protection device that covers
the entire face with a plastic shield
a.
Face Shield
b. Goggles
c.
Shield
d. Mask
34. Is a temporary wiring used to supply power to
portable electric tools and equipment
a.
AC/DC regulator
b. Extension Cord
c.
Wiring Line
d. All of the Above
35. Is securing equipment or materials preparation
for lifting by means of rope, chain or web sling
a.
Rigging
b. Locking
c.
Securing
d. All of the Above

36. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the

color blue inside a circle
a.
Class B
b. Class A
c.
Class K
d. Class C
37. It is a plastic resin that cannot be melted after it is
formed and cured in its final shape.
a.
Thermoplastic
b. Thermosetting
c.
PE
d. PB
38. Is a plumbing design in which centrally located
manifolds distribute water to each fixture with
dedicated hot and cold water lines
a.
Home Run
b. Distribution Run
c.
Goal
d. Base
39. The color used to identify the drawn copper tube
for Type L is
a.
White
b. Red
c.
Orange
d. Blue
40. Is a steel pipe manufactured by drawing flat steel
strips trough a die to form a cylindrical shape
a.
Seamless Pipe
b. Brazed Pipe
c.
Welded Pipe
d. All of the Above
41. Is a nipple that is threaded on the ends and has
short unthreaded pipe in the middle
a.
Close Nipple
b. Shoulder Nipple
c.
All nipple
d. Twin Nipple
42. Is a gate valve in which one piece solid bronze
wedge fits against the seat to restrict the flow
a.
Full Gate Valve
b. Solid wedge disk gate valve
c.
Split wedge disk gate valve
d. Single Disk gate valve
43. Is a person who enter into an agreement with an
employer
a.
Apprentice
b. Journeymen
c.
Superintendent
d. Estimator
44. OSHA stands for
a.
Occupational Standard for Health and
Administration
b. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
c.
Occupational Sanitation and Health
Administration
d. None of the Above
45. Is a drawing of piping system without regard to
scale and exact location of the fixture shown in
drawing.
a.
Isometric drawing
b. Schematic piping layout
c.
Exterior elevation drawing
d. Plot plan
46. Is a pipe extending from the corporation cock to
the water supply distribution system of the
building
a.
Curb cock
b. Corporation cock
c.
Water service
d. Curb cock
47. Any vertical line of soil, waste or vent pipe
extending through one or more stories
a.
Stack
b. Chase
c.
Soil
d. Vent

48. PPE usually seen on entrance before entering the

construction site stands for;
a.
Personal protection equipment
b. Parental protective equipment
c.
Promote protective equipment
d. Personal protective equipment
49. Is a ladder that is permanently attached to a
structure, tank or vault.
a.
Extension ladder
b. Stepladder
c.
Scaffolds
d. Fixed Ladder
50. Is a temporary or movable platform and
structures for plumbers to stand on when
working above floor level.
a.
Booms
b. Ladder
c.
Ridge
d. Fixed ladder
51. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the
color red inside a square
a.
Class A
b. Class B
c.
Class K
d. Class C
52. It has a deeper and broader hook jaw housing
which provided a smooth, flat surface that is may
used be occasionally used as a hammer
a.
End pipe wrench
b. Pipe wrench
c.
Stillson wrench
d. Rapwrench
53. Screwed steel pipe 2 diameter should have
this number of threads for effective jointing
a.
8
b. 13
c.
10
d. 12
54. The effective thread length of a diameter
steel pipe is
a.
1 long
b. 1 long
c.
1 long
d. long
55. What do you call this valve installed at the suction
line of the pump to prevent the loss of prime of
pump?
a.
Check valve
b. Suction valve
c.
Underground valve
d. Foot valve
56. A male thread fitting with square head used for
closing another female fitting is called
a.
Nipple
b. Cop
c.
Plug
d. Bushing
57. Electric water heaters are manufactured based on
the standard set by this organization.
a.
P.S.
b. F.S.
c.
I.S.
d. U.L.
58. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints is
a.
Alloy
b. 95-5 tin antimony
c.
50-50 tin alloy
d. None of the Above
59. How does a safety mechanism of a hot water
system work?
a.
Manually
b. Mechanically
c.
Automatically
d. Electrically
60. Gasses found in the sewer air septic tank except
a.
Methane gas
b. Carbon dioxide

61.

62.

63.

64.

65.

66.

67.

68.

69.

70.

71.

72.

c.
Chloride
d. Ammonia
Waste in the plumbing drainage are prohibited
waste when you discharge
a.
Alkaline waste
b. Inflammable waste
c.
Acid waste
d. Toxic waste
What causes the bad taste and odor of water
a.
Lack of oxygen
b. The presence of algae
c.
The lack of nitrogen
d. The presence of minerals
What type of wrench is used to assemble hubless
joint
a.
Pipe wrench
b. Strap wrench
c.
Torque Wrench
d. Chain wrench
Copper pipe are sized
a.
1/8 bigger than their inside diameter
b. bigger than their inside diameter
c.
3/16 bigger than their inside diameter
d. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter
It has internal legs and tray hat folds in for easy
carrying and set up. Large vise base overhangs
front legs for clear tool swing
a.
Portable tristand chain vise
b. Bench yoke vise
c.
Bench chain vise
d. Stand chain vise
A wrench for screws with hexagonally shaped
recess in its head
a.
Offset pipe wrenc
b. Allen wrench
c.
Internl wrench
d. Compound leverage wrench
Another variation of pipe wrench featuring a jaw
opening parallel to the handle and a narrower
hook jaw which provided easy entry into tight
space
a.
Offset pipe wrench
b. Compound leverage wrench
c.
Adjustable leverage wrench
d. End-pipe wrench
A tool fast and easy grip used on constricted
spaces or close to a wall. It has a solid housing
which keeps it from breaking or wrapping under
normal use.
a.
Rap wrench
b. Stillson wrench
c.
Compound leverage wrench
d. End-pipe wrench
This is used to remove square and octagonallyshaped threaded faucets. It has a right angle bar
with one end for square nuts and other
octagonal.
a.
Valve seat tool
b. Closet wrench
c.
Basket strainer wrench
d. Basin wrench
It is a pipe that conveys potable water for public
and community use from the municipal water
supply source.
a.
Water service
b. Water supply
c.
Distribution system
d. Water main
Is a device used to measure the volume of water
that passes through the water service
a.
Water service
b. Compound distribution
c.
Water distribution
d. Water meter
Is a pipe that conveys only liquid waste that is
free from fecal matter.
a.
Soil

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74.

75.

76.

77.

78.

79.

80.

81.

82.

83.

84.

b. Vent
c.
Waste
d. None of the Above
An eye protection device with flexible frame, they
are secured on the face with an elastic headband.
a.
Face shield
b. Goggles
c.
Shield
d. Mask
Is an adjustable height ladder with a fixed bed
section and sliding, lockable fly section
a.
Extension ladder
b. Stepladder
c.
Scaffolds
d. Fixed ladder
NFPA classified fires as Class ____ by electrical
fires.
a.
Class B
b. Class A
c.
Class C
d. Class K
PVC pipe and fittings are ____ colored
a.
White
b. Black
c.
Blue
d. Cream
Is a steel pipe made by piercing a solid cylindrical
steel billet with a series of mandrels while passing
the billet through rollers
a.
Brazed pipe
b. Welded pipe
c.
Seamless pipe
d. None of the above
Is a full-way valve used to regulate fluid flow in
which a threaded stem raises and lowers a
wedges shaped disk
a.
Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c.
Gate valve
d. Disk valve
The colors used to identify the drawn copper tube
for Type M is
a.
Orange
b. Red
c.
Green
d. White
Is a person who estimate the cost of construction
projects the contractor wants to bid
a.
Apprentice
b. Journeymen
c.
Superintendent
d. Estimator
Is a scaled view created by passing an imaginary
cutting plane through a portion of a building
a.
Detail drawing
b. Plot plan
c.
Exterior elevation drawing
d. Section drawing
Is a valve placed on water main to which the
water service of the building is connected
a.
Corporation cock
b. Curb cock
c.
Water meter
d. Stop cock
Is a soil or waste stack that extends horizontally
from fixture on the same floor as the branch.
a.
Horizontal Branch
b. Sanitary Sewer
c.
Fixture Drain
d. Building Drain Branch
Is a pivoting hook mechanism attached to the fly
section of an extension ladder to hold the fly
section at the desired height
a.
Rigged lock
b. Auto lock
c.
Pawl lock
d. All of the above

85. Class ____ fire extinguishers are identified by the

color yellow inside a star
a.
Class D
b. Class A
c.
Class B
d. None of the above
86. Is a nipple that is threaded its entire length
a.
Close nipple
b. Shoulder nipple
c.
All nipple
d. All of the above
87. Is a gate valve in which two pieces bronze wedge
fits against the seat to restrict the flow
a.
Split wedge disk gate valve
b. Single disk gate valve
c.
Full gate valve
d. None of the above
88. PEX denotes as
a.
Polyethylene extra
b. Cross linked polyethylene
c.
X-linked polyethylene
d. All of the above
89. NFPA classified fires as Class ____ by flammable
liquids, gasses or grease
a.
Class K
b. Class A
c.
Class C
d. Class B
90. Is a drawing showing a small part of a floor plan,
elevation or section drawing at enlarge scale
a.
Detail drawing
b. Plot plan
c.
Exterior elevation drawing
d. Schematic piping layout
91. The effective thread length of a screwed pipe
is
a.
1 long
b. long
c.
1 long
d. long
92. Screwed steel pipe 2 should have this number
of threads for effective jointing
a.
8
b. 13
c.
10
d. 12
93. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet
for urinal stall
a.

b.
c.
1
d.
94. The most common and widely used gate valve
a.
Single disk
b. Split wedge
c.
Solid wedge
d. Double disk
95. In figure is a graphical symbol for what kind of tee

a.
Welded tee turned up
b. Welded tee turned down
c.
B & S turned down
d. B & S turned up
96. If the sewer and vent layout of the plumbing
plans specified PVC S-1000, estimate the quantity
of bend x 50 mm
a.
72
b. 86
c.
48
d. 64
97. A common heat source for indirect water heater
a.
Steam
b. Gas
c.
Electricity
d. Oil

98. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what type of

pipe joint
a.
Welded joint
b. Screwed joint
c.
Soldered joint
d. B & S joint
99. Based on the storm drainage layout of plumbing
plans, estimate the quantity of cast iron hubless
pipe size 50 mm x 3.0 m to be used for canopy
drain pipe.
a.
4
b. 5
c.
6
d. 3
100. What do you call this caulking tool drawn
a.
Finishing iron
b. Regular iron
c.
Spring yarning iron
d. Long iron
101. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
valve
a.
Welded globe valve
b. Screwed globe valve
c.
Bell & Spigot gate valve
d. Flanged gate valve
102. What do you call this hammering tool shown
a.
b.
c.
d.

Sledge hammer
Drilling hammer
Engineers hammer
Ball pien hammer

103. The simplest and cheapest bonnet design of valve

is
a.
Bolted
b. Plugged
c.
Screwed
d. Welded
104. What causes the bad taste and odor of water
a.
The lack of oxygen
b. The presence of algae
c.
The lack of nitrogen
d. The pressure of mineral
105. A welded tee turn down fitting drawn in graphical
symbol is shown
a.
.
b.

c.

d.

106. A flanged joint drawn in graphical symbol

a.
.
b.
c.

d.

107. A screwed cock valve drawn in graphical symbol

a.
.
b.

c.

d.

108. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet

for kitchen sink?
a.

b.
c.

d. 3/8
109. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
valve?
a.
Socket ball valve
b. Screwed check valve
c.
Flanged gate valve
d. Soldered angle valve
110. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet of
a shower stall?
a.

b.
c.

d. 1
111. A flanged globe valve drawn in graphical symbol is
shown
a.
.
b.

c.

d.

112. What do you call this valve installed at the suction

line of pump to prevent the loss of prime of the
pump
a.
Check valve
b. Flopper calve
c.
Float valve
d. Foot valve
113. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes used for drain
waste vent (DWV) are manufactures based on the
standard set by this organization
a.
AWWA
b. ANSI
c.
ASTM
d. PAWWA
114. Water for domestic use comes from these sources
except
a.
Ground water
b. Rain water
c.
Surface water
d. Sea water
115. What is the setting height from the floor for wall
hung lavatory
a.
24
b. 22
c.
28
d. 26
116. A welded elbow fitting drawn in graphical symbol
is shown
a.
.
b.

a.
Flanged elbow reducer
b. Screwed elbow reducer
c.
Socket elbow reducer
d. Soldered elbow reducer
120. A bell & spigot globe valve drawn in graphical
symbol is shown
a.
.
b.

c.
d.

.
.

121. The recommended hot water supply to an hotel

washing machine is?
a.
25 GPH
b. 15 GPH
c.
20 GPH
d. 10 GPH
122. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
tee
a.
Socket tee turned up
b. Soldered tee turned down
c.
Soldered tee turned up
d. Soldered tee turned down
123. A bell and spigot safety valve drawn in graphical
symbol is shown
a.
.
b.

c.

d.

d.

117. How much is the plumbing permit fee for one

lavatory in excess of one unit minimum required?
a.
P 6.00
b. P 1. 00
c.
P 4.00
d. P 2.00
118. What do you call this caulking tool drawn
a.
Offset iron
b. Piping iron
c.
Ceiling iron
d. S-iron
119. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
elbow reducer

132.

133.

134.

135.

136.

124. Gasses not found in sewer air of septic tank are

a.
Methane gas
b. Carbon monoxide
c.
Ammonia
d. Chloride
125. What is the setting height from the floor for a
water supply inlet of flush tank water closet
a.
16
b. 14
c.
8
d. 12
126. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
bend
a.
Flanged bend turned-up
b. Screwed bend turned-up
c.
Screwed bend turned-down
d. Flanged bend turned-down
127. A flanged bend turned down fitting drawn in
graphical symbol
a.
.

c.

131.

137.

138.

139.

140.
b.

c.

d.

.
141.

128. A male thread fitting with square head used for

closing another female fitting is called
a.
Nipple
b. Cap
c.
Bushing
d. Plug
129. In figure, is graphical symbol for what kind of pipe
line
a.
Cold water line
b. Air line
c.
Hot water line
d. Gas line
130. In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
cross tee

142.

143.

a.
Soldered cross tee
b. Flanged cross tee
c.
Welded cross tee
d. Screwed cross tee
The recommended hot water supply to a hotel
lavatory
a.
4 GPH
b. 3 GPH
c.
6 GPH
d. 5 GPH
Copper pipes are sized
a.
1/8 bigger than their inside diameter
b. bigger than their inside diameter
c.
3/16 bigger than their inside diameter
d. 1/16 bigger than their inside diameter
To boost the water pressure of hot water, use
a.
Elevated water tank
b. Hydroelectric tank
c.
Gravity tank
d. Circulating pump
Which type of wrench is used to assemble hubless
joint
a.
Pipe wrench
b. Strap wrench
c.
Torque wrench
d. Chain wrench
When silt and dirt is removed from water, the
process is called
a.
Filtration
b. Sedimentation
c.
Straight pipe wrench
d. Rap wrench
The recommended hot water supply is a
therapeutic bath?
a.
150 GPH
b. 75 GPH
c.
50 GPH
d. 100 GPH
What is the setting distance from the floor for a
bidet waste drain outlet?
a.
20
b. 12
c.
18
d. 16
Electric water heaters are manufactured based on
the standard set by this organization.
a.
P.S.
b. F.S.
c.
I.S.
d. U.L.
Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-blue stripe or
bar is identified as
a.
Gas pipe
b. Row water pipe
c.
Potable water pipe
d. Air pipe
Stainless steel plumbing fixture are manufactured
based on the standard set by this organization
a.
F.S
b. U.I.
c.
PDI
d. CS and PS
In figure, is a graphical symbol for what kind of
tee
a.
Screwed tee turned down
b. Soldered tee turned down
c.
Screwed tee turned up
d. Soldered tee turned up
When a lift check valve is not working properly,
what should be done?
a.
Check the lift disk
b. Adjust the sliding piston
c.
Check hinges
d. Lubricate the plug
What is the material applied to a thread of pipe to
compensate for workmanship in a screwed joint
a.
Oil

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145.

146.

147.

148.

149.

150.

151.

152.

153.

154.

155.

b. Teflon tape
c.
Paint
d. Masking tape
Which of the following type of valve usually
operated without manual control?
a.
Check valve
b. Globe valve
c.
Gate valve
d. Angle valve
When soldering copper gutters, what is that flux
that is generally used
a.
Ammonia
b. Muriatic acid
c.
Resin
d. Calcium chloride
What is that plumbing devices that prevent the
passage of bad odor and gasses from the sewer
system to a building?
a.
Corporation stop
b. Stop cock
c.
Trap
d. Union patent
What is that device suitable for pumping sewage
from the deep basement floor into the sewer
line?
a.
Pressurized relief valve
b. Pneumatic ejector
c.
Vacuum breaker
d. Turbine
Minor stoppage from water closet traps can be
cleared with plunger, but for more stubborn
clogs, use
a.
Closet auger
b. Insertable tools
c.
Sewer snake
d. Pick out iron
To repair a leaking DWV copper joint, you should
a.
Cut and unscrew at the joint
b. Tighten the bolts on the steel clamp
c.
Correct the misalignment of the joint
d. Disassemble and clean the components
A storage heater is used when the demand
a.
Is level
b. Has small volume changes
c.
Is constant
d. Has large volume changes
Water like gases solid is composed of small
individual parts scientifically referred to as:
a.
Drop
b. Particle
c.
Molecule
d. Vapor
The most practical circulating pump for use in the
hot water system is the type:
a.
Centrifugal pump
b. Rotary pump
c.
Piston pump
d. All of these
In sizing a downspout the deciding factor for its
proper size:
a.
Roof area of building
b. Rainfall inventory in the locality
c.
Pitch of roofing
d. All of these
A system of pipes and equipment used exclusively
to supply water for extinguishing fire:
a.
Sprinkler system
b. Stand pipe
c.
Fire hydrant
d. Siamese connection
A device or structure, above or below the ground
used for removing soil or colloidal materials of a
type that cannot be remove by sedimentation
a.
Catch basin
b. Screen
c.
Trap
d. Filter

156. Installation of water service must be direct and in

short manner a possible turns, or offset elbows
should be avoided because the element will incur
a.
Friction losses
b. Plastic pipe
c.
Asbestos pipe
d. All of these
157. Friction in plumbing system will causes losses in
pressure in pipe due to
a.
Resistance produce by contact of flowing
water and the interior surface of pipe
b. Resistance between molecule of water
c.
Resistance between elevation of higher level
d. All of these
158. What is the pipe fitting used in the
interconnection of service pipe and insertion to
the water main?
a.
Corporation cock
b. Clamp saddle
c.
Nipple
d. Straight elbow
159. What is the knockdown coupling like fitting that is
specially use and interconnect two water service
pipes in place?
a.
Bushing
b. Union patent
c.
Sleeves
d. Nipple
160. A pipe fitting with outside thread and projecting
square head used for closing the edge of another
fitting
a.
Knot
b. Bushing
c.
Plug
d. Cap
161. A short pipe with outside thread used for
connecting pipe or fitting
a.
Nipple
b. Coupling
c.
Sleeves
d. All of these
162. A nut that is screwed up tightly against another
nut to prevent it from becoming loose
a.
Lock nut
b. Obstinate nut
c.
Bushing
d. Bolt nut
163. The difference between a tube and a pipe is that,
tube has relatively thin wall and
a.
The listed sized correspond to the inside
diameter
b. The listed size correspond to outside
diameter
c.
Relatively square edge
d. Straight edge
164. What do you call the phenomenon causing
rumbling sound and severe shock when water
flow is halted abruptly by rapid closure of valve or
faucet?
a.
Pressure energy
b. Water surge
c.
Water hammer
d. Shock wave
165. What is the level to which water must use in a
fixture to overflow without restriction?
a.
Flood level
b. Flushing surface
c.
Overflow level
d. Drain board
166. What is the type of water closet for public use?
a.
Egg shape bowl type
b. Elongated bowl type
c.
Circular bowl type
d. All of these
167. Floor drain is always provided with removable
strainer, the open are of which is equivalent to a

168.

169.

170.

171.

172.

173.

174.

175.

176.

177.

178.

fraction of the cross sectional area of the drain

pipe
a.
of the area
b. 1/3 of the area
c.
2/3 of the area
d. 3/8 of the area
A flexible auger is use to remove obstruction that
take place in these fittings
a.
P-trap
b. Trap way of toilet bowl
c.
Flush tank
d. Floor drain
In starting an obstinate, rusty nut or bolt, a sharp
blow with hammer often start rotation where a
straight pull will not. In this case a steady pull
with blow will do the work
a.
The blow deliver to the wrench near the nut
b. Blow at other end of the wrench
c.
Blow at the middle of the wrench
d. On top
The use of compound in screw joint, a dope may
applied by plumber for what purpose
a.
To compensate for a poor workmanship
b. To lubricate and reduce friction in the screw
joint
c.
To make permanent
d. All of these
In a screwed connection, always begin to screw
by hand and make sure the fitting turn readily
after the length of approximately
a.
2 threads
b. 3 threads
c.
4 threads
d. 5 threads
The kind of valve installation characterized as to
check or prevent reversal of flow in the pipe
a.
Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c.
Check valve
d. Angle valve
The type of wrench use for screwing bolt and
insert for valve with hexagonal end
a.
Pipe wrench
b. Strap wrench
c.
Monkey wrench
d. Chain wrench
The type of wrench used in working with plated
or high-finish materials and in place with two
small to admit pipe wrench
a.
Monkey wrench
b. Strap wrench
c.
Open wrench
d. Closed wrench
The explosion of molten lead when pouring into
the hub of G.I. pipe when preparing a caulk joint
is caused by:
a.
Wet and watery hub end
b. Overheating of lead
c.
Sudden cooling of pig lead
d. Dirty hub end
When making screwed joints in a potable water
system, apply sealing compound on
a.
Fitting threads only
b. Temperature above 600 F
c.
Brass piping only
d. Male thread only
Which flushing action in water closet requires a
flushometer?
a.
Siphon jet
b. Washdown
c.
Blowout
d. Reverse trap
Which type of urinals uses less water than any of
the other type?
a.
Washout
b. Washdown
c.
Blowout

d. Reverse trap
179. In a solvent-cemented plastic piping system, most
leaking joints are caused by a workers failure to:
a.
Mark all fitting and pipe for positioning
b. Deburr the inside of the pipe
c.
Apply solvent primer to the joint surfaces
d. Cut the pipe in meter box
180. Which of the following should be used for
lubricating during the threading process?
a.
Water soluble
b. Machine lubricating oil
c.
Crankcase oil
d. Sulfur-lard oil
181. What is the other name for rain water
downspout?
a.
Riser
b. Leader
c.
Run out
d. Stack
182. Which of the following is not a type of water
fountain?
a.
Wall mounted
b. Column standing
c.
Free standing
d. Semi- recessed
183. What is the valve which is an adoption of ball
valve?
a.
Butterfly valve
b. Plug valve
c.
Glove valve
d. Gate valve
184. All of the following are used in a site drainage
system EXCEPT:
a.
Drain inlets
b. Catch basins
c.
Roof drains
d. Manholes
185. Subsoil water is collected and carried to a
a.
Sanitary sewer
b. Storm sewer
c.
Sump
d. River
186. Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture?
a.
Gravity tank
b. Roof drain
c.
Booster pump
d. Floor drain
187. Which type of lavatories is designed for group
use?
a.
Splash-back lavatory
b. Wash fountain
c.
Shelf- back lavatory
d. Slab lavatory
188. What must be the slope of building drain
installation?
a.
1/8-1/4 in/ft
b. 5/8-3/4 in/ft
c.
7/8-1/2 in/ft
d. 3/8-1/2 in/ft
189. Minor stoppage form water closet traps can be
cleared with plunger, but for more stubborn
clogs, use
a.
Closet auger
b. Insertable tools
c.
Sewer snake
d. Pick out iron
190. What are references in measuring the depth of a
trap seal of the trap?
a.
Crown weir to top dip
b. Bottom dip to top dip
c.
Crown weir to bottom dip
d. Inlet to outlet
191. Subsoil drains are installed at what level?
a.
In level with the ground floor
b. In level with the basement floor
c.
Under the ground floor
d. Under the basement floor

192. The prescribe color coding of piping under steam

division of a high pressure pipe is
a.
Black
b. Red
c.
White
d. Blue
193. What are the most common joints used for brass
and steel piping installation?
a.
Clamp and gasket
b. Oakum and lead
c.
Cement and oakum
d. Screwed and flanged
194. What is the prescribed color coding of piping
under water division of fresh water pipe?
a.
Green
b. Blue
c.
White
d. Orange
195. In large restaurant, the fixture for washing
vegetable pan cauldron is the:
a.
Scullery sink
b. Kitchen sink
c.
Slop sink
d. Wash basin
196. What is that pressure that comes from the
amount of air that was drag along with friction by
flowing down the wall of the waste stack?
a.
Atmospheric pressure
b. Pneumatic pressure
c.
Back pressure
d. Water pressure
197. At the base of a vertical drain, flow enters the
horizontal drain at a relatively high velocity, what
do you call that flow?
a.
Shooting flow
b. Hydraulic jump
c.
Surging flow
d. Jumping flow
198. 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 the handicapped fixtures?
a.
18 inches
b. 16 inches
c.
20 inches
d. 34 inches
199. Water taken from background sources usually
contain compound of Calcium and Magnesium
which render its inconvenient for domestic used
particularly?
a.
It react with chemical element contain in
soap
b. It useless cleansing agent
c.
It precipitate salt form within pipe that
reduces the diameter
d. All of these
200. The device installed above the flood level rim of
plumbing fixtures to primarily permit air from
atmosphere to prevent back siphonage of liquid
from the fixture is known as:
a.
Pressure valve
b. Vacuum breaker
c.
Air valve
d. Relief valve
201. 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.
Friction loss
b. Energy loss
c.
Head loss
d. Pressure loss
202. As the water line for the building strike against
the higher spots inside pipe surface, energy is
transferred into the pipe causing it to move or

203.

204.

205.

206.

207.

208.

209.

210.

211.

212.

vibrate, also produces line noise, these

phenomenon is known as:
a.
Energy loss
b. Water hammer
c.
Pressure loss
d. Water shocks
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 typical layer and must be compacted
before nest layer is dump.
a.
0.15 & 0.30 m per layer
b. 0.30 & 0.60 m per layer
c.
0.20 & 0.40 m per layer
d. 0.50 m per layer
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.
Two pipe size larger
b. One pipe size larger
c.
Three pipe size larger
d. One and one half pipe size larger
Factory waste or domestic waste is not allowed to
be discharge into the drain pipe such as what?
a.
Sanitary drain pipe
b. Storm drain pipe
c.
Industrial drain pipe
d. Drain tile
Manholes are NOT required for the laid drain pipe
of this diameter
a.
150 mm
b. 250 mm
c.
300 mm
d. 200 mm
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
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.
in/ft
b. 1/8 in/ft
c.
in/ft
d. 1/16 in/ft
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.
Air chamber
b. Check chamber
c.
Vacuum breaker
d. Shock absorber
In plumbing installation, what portion of pipeline
do you need to provide air break?
a.
Faucet connection
b. Indirect water connection
c.
Water closet
d. Trap convestion
The new technique of installing floor mounted
water closet with the end in view of assuring
cleanliness, leak proof and convenience is with
the used of this materials:
a.
White cement
b. Floor flange and gasket
c.
Portland cement
d. Epoxy
The ventilation method whose primary purpose is
NOT to protect trap against back pressure and
siphonage is what?
a.
Back vent
b. Circuit vent
c.
Loop vent

d. Main vent
213. The wastes in plumbing system contain many
chemical elements which are detrimental to the
piping materials yet can be eliminated through
proper ventilation. What elements are found to
be in large quantities that cause deterioration of
piping materials?
a.
Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c.
Carbon
d. Ozone
214. Which of the fixture need to be provided with
individual vent to avoid the transmittal or surge
effect to other fixture trap connected to a branch
drain:
a.
bathtub
b. laundry tray
c.
kitchen tray
d. water closet
215. During the initial phase of waste water to
discharge into drain pipe, which of the fixtures
produces the very sudden and heavy surge with
appreciable shock effect in other fixture:
a.
Urinals
b. Kitchen sink
c.
Lavatory
d. Bathtub
216. In inserting a wye fitting into laid house sewer,
the practical produce is these
a.
Remove three length of pipe and insert wye
fitting into the line
b. Cut the sewer to the length and insert the
wye and cement joint end
c.
Cut the sewer to the length, insert wye and
joint ends with sleeves
d. None of these
217. After threading of a G.I. pipe thru a stack and dies
the next step for plumber should do is to ream
the inside of pipe for these purpose
a.
Remove deformation which will cause
reduction of pipe diameter
b. Remove burr to facilitate application of
lubricant
c.
Smoothening the surface end of the pipe
d. Making the pipe and straight
218. 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.
Proceed in caulking, anyway the oakum and
pouring lead will cover the crack
b. Replace the pipe and fitting
c.
Weld the crack portion
d. Sealed the crack with moisture resistant
pigment
219. 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.
Extended horizontally below the roof with
an elbow to form swing joint
b. Install sleeves below the roof
c.
Install packing materials to cushion possible
impact
d. Provide the end of roof leader with flexible
material
220. What of the following device is NOT a plumbing
fixture?
a.
Floor drain
b. Water heater
c.
Shower head
d. Pneumatic pump
221. 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.
One percent cement, one percent fine sand
and water

b.
c.
d.

Pure cement and water

Two part cement, one part sand and water
Two part sand, one part cement and water

222. It is a loss of trap seal due to unequal atmospheric

pressure condition and due to rapid flows of
water thru the trap.
a.
Wind effect
b. Capillary effect
c.
Siphonage
d. Back pressure
223. It is portion of the vent pipe through which liquid
waste flow:
a.
Local vent
b. Individual vent
c.
Utility vent
d. Relief vent
224. It is arrangement of venting so installed that one
vent will serve two trap
a.
Local vent
b. Wet vent
c.
Unit vent
d. Relief vent
225. It is the pipe extension of a solid waste or waste
stack above the highest horizontal drain
connected to the stack:
a.
Vent stack thru roof
b. Local vent
c.
Stack vent thru roof
d. Loop vent
226. A pit or receptacle at low point to which waste
water are drained:
a.
Catch basin
b. Holding tank
c.
Sump pit
d. Septic tank
227. The spoon like tools use for pouring molten pig
lead into hub as making caulk joint in cast iron
pipe is called:
a.
Spatula
b. Scoop
c.
Dippers
d. None of these
228. The trap provision required to restaurant and
other establishment were sewage covers large
amount of grease prior to discharge to sewer
a.
Drum trap
b. Grease trap
c.
Catch basin
d. S-trap
229. 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.
Liquid level line
b. Bottom of inside cover of tank
c.
Invert if inlet pipeline
d. Invert of discharge pipe line
230. The receptacle in which waste water are retained
for sufficient period to deposit suitable materials:
a.
Catch basin
b. Cesspool
c.
Interceptor
d. Septic tank
231. In term of discharge one fixture unit represent
the flow rate approximately:
a.
7.0 gallons
b. 5 gallons
c.
7.48 gallons
d. 6.5 gallons
232. The water service is a pipe that extends from the
a.
Water riser run out to the water tank
b. Water main to the water tank
c.
Water main to the water meter
d. Water main to the building
233. The basic elements of a cold water supply include
the

234.

235.

236.

237.

238.

239.

240.

241.

242.

243.

244.

245.

a.
Riser run out
b. Subsoil drain lines
c.
Downspout
d. Water closets
Flushometer is another name for:
a.
Flush tank
b. Relief valve
c.
Vacuum breaker
d. Flush valve
The minimum size of a Fire Hose outlet of an
interior wet standpipe is:
a.
20 mm
b. 41 mm
c.
25 mm
d. 38 mm
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.
1.00 m
b. 1.50 m
c.
0.90 m
d. 1.20 m
Dry standpipes shall have sufficient strength to
withstand a water pressure of how much when
ready for service?
a.
25 kg/ sqcm
b. 20 kg/sqcm
c.
10 kg/sqcm
d. 5 kg/ sqcm
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.
5 or more
d. 3 or more
Which type of lavatories is designed for group
use?
a.
Splash back lavatory
b. Shelf-back lavatory
c.
Countertop
d. Wall hung
Which of the following is not a plumbing fixture?
a.
Gravity tank
b. Roof drain
c.
Booster pump
d. Floor drain
The code that prescribed regulation on sanitary
and industrial plumbing installation inside
buildings and premises is the:
a.
National Building Code
b. National Plumbing Code
c.
Water Code of the Philippines
d. National Standards of Drinking Water
Subsoil water is collected and carried to a
a.
Sanitary sewer
b. Storm sewer
c.
Sump
d. River
Which of the following carries waste discharge to
the building sewer?
a.
Soil stack
b. Indirect connection
c.
Building drain
d. Waste stack
All of the following are used in site drainage
sytem EXCEPT;
a.
Drain inlets
b. Catch basins
c.
Roof drains
d. manholes
The Code that prescribes criteria on the quality of
drinking water from meteoric, surface or
underground sources is:
a.
National Standards for Drinking Water
b. Water Code of the Philippines
c.
National Building Code

d. National Plumbing Code

246. Ball valves are an adaptation of
a.
Butterfly valve
b. Plug valves
c.
Glove valves
d. Gate valve
247. For public health reasons, a sanitary drainage
system must discharge into
a.
The ground
b. A public storm system
c.
A public sewer system
d. A water way
248. What type of end connection are used for valves
smaller than 2 in. in diameter?
a.
Flanged
b. Compressive
c.
Union
d. Threaded
249. Which if these materials is best for vent pipes in
an acid waste system?
a.
Plastic
b. Galvanized steel
c.
DWV copper
d. Malleable iron
250. Soil and waste stacks carry the discharge from all
of the following EXCEPT
a.
Sinks
b. Water closet
c.
Roof drains
d. Floor drains
251. In a water distribution system, what connects the
water main to the water risers?
a.
Water service
b. Riser runout
c.
Water pump
d. Water tank
252. What is the device suitable for pumping sewage
from the deep basement floor into sewer line?
a.
Pressure relief valve
b. Pneumatic ejector
c.
Vacuum breaker
d. None of these
253. The length of pipe along the waterline of the pipe
one fitting
a.
Standard length
b. Commercial length
c.
Developed length
d. Length
254. A device which discharges of pre-determined
quantity of water to pipeline for flushing purpose
actuated by direct water pressure.
a.
Flushometer valve
b. Pressure valve
c.
Water meter
d. Gate valve
255. What is that greatest stress which a material can
stand without a permanent deformation after
release of the stress?
a.
Fatigue
b. Tensile stress
c.
Working stress
d. Ultimate stress
256. 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 fixtures is called?
a.
Airplane
b. Air gap
c.
Fixture drain
d. None of these
257. What do you call that point which is unobstructed
open edge of the fixture?
a.
Flushing surface
b. Rim
c.
Blister
d. Drain board

258. How does subsoil water is collected and being

translated?
a.
Storm sewer
b. Sump
c.
River
d. Sanitary sewer
259. Which of the following is NOT a type of lavatory?
a.
Splash-back
b. Ledge-back
c.
Reverse trap
d. Countertop
260. What is the depth of the building sewer when
installed?
a.
1.00 m
b. 0.30 m
c.
0.65 m
d. 1.20 m
261. 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
stock?
a.
Local vent
b. Individual vent
c.
Yoke vent
d. Utility vent
262. Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with oakum or
hemp and powered received with pure load what
that depth of lead over oakum?
a.
25 mm (1)
b. 32 mm (1 )
c.
38 mm (1 )
d. 13 mm ()
263. 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. Demand load
c.
Fixtures value
d. Fixture unit
264. What is the minimum size of a fire hose outlet of
an interior wet standpipe?
a.
50 mm
b. 41 mm
c.
20 mm
d. 38 mm
265. How does evaporation of the trap seal of a fixture
be eliminated?
a.
Inside a room
b. Proper ventilation
c.
Frequently used
d. Install vacuum breaker
266. What is the corresponding name of the following
abbreviation pertaining to local trade and
government regulating body?
a.
DTI
b. PCA
c.
NAMPAP
d. PRC
267. What is the standard size of water service from
the water main to the dwelling unit?
a.
19.00 mm (3/4)
b. 28.00 mm (1 )
c.
12.5 mm (1/2)
268.