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    The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts from the National Plumbing Code. It tests knowledge about plumbing professionals, drainage and waste systems, pipe materials and sizing, and the use of valves, fittings, traps and other plumbing components.

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    PLUMBING

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    The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts from the National Plumbing Code. It tests knowledge about plumbing professionals, drainage and waste systems, pipe materials and sizing, and the use of valves, fittings, traps and other plumbing components.

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    The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts from the National Plumbing Code. It tests knowledge about plumbing professionals, drainage and waste systems, pipe materials and sizing, and the use of valves, fittings, traps and other plumbing components.

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    PLUMBING

    Uploaded by

    Sheila Serna
    The document contains 20 multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts from the National Plumbing Code. It tests knowledge about plumbing professionals, drainage and waste systems, pipe materials and sizing, and the use of valves, fittings, traps and other plumbing components.

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    of 4

    1) A person who installs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus to convey and supply water in buildings and

    to dispose and discharge waste water.

    a. Carpenter

    b. Plumber

    c. Mason

    d. Mechanic

    2) It is a receptacle or vault used to collect organic waste discharged from the house sewer.

    a. Septic tank

    b. Manhole

    c. Water tank

    d. Waste tank

    3) The semi-liquid substance accumulated at the bottom of the septic tank.

    a. Scum

    b. Sediment

    c. Sludge

    d. Silt

    4) An underground tunnel that carries off the drainage and waste matter from a home or town is called:

    a. Drainage system

    b. Fixture

    c. Sewerage

    d. Sewer

    5) The pipe that conveys waste from various fixture other than from the water closet.

    a. Waste pipe

    b. Soil pipe

    c. Vent pipe

    d. Drain pipe

    6) It is a fitting or device that provides liquid seal to prevent the back passage of air.

    a. Loop

    b. Fixture

    c. Sewer

    d. Trap
    7) The tools used to tighten or loosen hexagonal fittings like unions and other metal fittings.

    a. Pipe vise

    b. Pliers

    c. Wrenches

    d. Threader

    8) The kind of fitting used to connect fixed pipe and fixtures is a ________.

    a. Wye fitting

    b. Coupling

    c. Union fitting

    d. Reducer

    9) A fitting or device installed at the inlet of a water pump to prevent backflow of water.

    a. Ball valve

    b. Check valve

    c. Blackwater valve

    d. Gate valve

    10) It is a device installed in water lines that can be closed or opened to allow installation or
    troubleshooting of fixtures.

    a. Check valve

    b. Gate valve

    c. Ball valve

    d. Float valve

    11) A schedule 40 pipe is:

    a. Thicker than schedule 20

    b. Thicker than schedule 80

    c. Thinner than schedule 10

    d. None among the choices

    12) What material is used to seal off threaded fittings to avoid leakage?

    a. Masking tape

    b. Teflon tape

    c. Scotch tape

    d. Adhesive gum
    13) What must be installed to prevent siphonage or backflow of the water seal in the drainage system?

    a. Vent pipe

    b. Drain pipe

    c. Soil pipe

    d. Cleanout

    14) Which of the following is NOT required by the National Plumbing Code?

    a. Drainage pipe should be inclined properly for a downward gravity flow of water.

    b. Drainage pipe should be provided with adequate cleanout.

    c. No vent pipe is needed.

    d. All pipe joints must be well-fitted and tightly connected.

    15) What is the ideal inclination of a horizontal waste pipe as recommended by the National Plumbing
    Code?

    a. 2% slope

    b. 3% slope

    c. 4% slope

    d. 0% slope or level position

    16) For purposes of troubleshooting in case of stoppage of flow, what must be installed in the pipe
    system?

    a. Vent pipe

    b. Cleanout

    c. Drain

    d. Tee fitting

    17) Plastic pipes are commonly used in water fixture installation nowadays. Which of the following is
    preferred?

    a. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

    b. Chlorinated PVC (CPVC)

    c. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)

    d. Polyethylene
    18) The Plumbing Code on House Drain provides that there must be no more than two closets that shall
    discharge into a ________ pipe diameter.

    a. 3 inches or 75 mm

    b. 80 mm

    c. less than 75 mm

    d. 70 mm

    19) A metal or plastic fitting used to connect smaller pipe from a larger pipe.

    a. Reducer

    b. Elbow

    c. Union

    d. Coupling

    20) As a basic prerequisite for most plumbing project, what should be connected for each faucet, toilet,
    and fixtures?

    a. Fixture shutoffs

    b. Main shutoffs

    c. Intermediate shutoffs

    d. Valves

    ANSWERS:
    1. B
    2. A
    3. C
    4. D
    5. A
    6. D
    7. C
    8. C
    9. B
    10. C
    11. A
    12. B
    13. A
    14. C
    15. A
    16. B
    17. A
    18. A
    19. A
    20. A

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