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1. ______________ may be used either for the 8. Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in
collection of water without consideration of concrete basins in order to remove the finer
pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or suspended particles.
under a static head for future distribution by A. COAGULATION
pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, B. FLOCCULATION
G.I., reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain C. SEDIMENTATION
steel. D. FILTRATION
A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK 9. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which
B. WATER TANK is not included
C. WATER DAM A. Evaporation
D. COFERDAM B. Condensation
2. ________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid C. Precipitation
may be withdrawn using manual or mechanical D. Hydration
means such as draw bucket, pump, etc. 10. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect
A. WELLS existing foundation in the vicinity. It makes use of a
B. PITS suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump
C. FOX HOLES riser.
D. NONE OF THE ABOVE A. BORED WELLS
3. Which is not one of the components of plumbing? B. DRILLED WELLS
A. Water Supply Distribution System C. JETTED WELLS
B. Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System D. DUG WELLS
C. Storm Drainage System 11. UPVC means:
D. Electrical Piping System A. UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
E. All of the above B. PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
4. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room C. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
A. Gate valve 12. underground container for waste matter: a covered
B. Flushometer underground tank or well for the collection of waste
C. Faucet matter and water, especially sewage.
D. None of the above A. CISTERN
5. What can discharge directly to the sewer system B. SUMP PIT/ CESSPOOL
A. Building Sewer C. SEWAGE TANK
B. Oil and Grease 13. Turbidity is another problems of water for water
C. Ashes distribution, because Silt or mud in surface or in
D. None of the above ground, which can cause of discolation of water and
6. Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped bad taste, what is the best solution for this
gases and absorb additional oxygen for better taste. A. Aeration
A. Aeration B. Sedimentation
B. Sedimentation C. Filtration
C. Chlorination D. Boiling
D. Filtration 14. To reduce water hammer?
7. Water is purified by ___________. In various A. Put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise
processes, so as to remove the particles of that will be created by the pipes
vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter B. An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is
present in the water, most commonly used added to the riser to give air pressure which
materials are sand and gravel. absorb it.
A. Filtration C. Additional vent pipe
B. Purification 15. To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has
C. Sedimentation to use lead liquid or ______ tape around the thread
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A. Solvent B. Check valves
B. Teflon C. Globe valves
C. Packaging 22. These are dug with earth augers are usually less
D. Electrical than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges
16. This water source is often in springs and wells as a from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal,
source of water vitrified tile or concrete.
A. Ground water A. DUG WELLS
B. Rain water B. BORED WELLS
C. Natural Water C. DRIVEN WELLS
D. None of the above D. SHORE WELLS
17. This pumps are used in applications where excess 23. There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock
water must be pumped away from a particular area. by the seashore. the tank is exposed on low tide,
a pump used to remove water that has accumulated and covered in sea water during high tide which of
in a water collecting sump pit, the following would be an appropriate water
A. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP proofing for it.
B. SUMP PUMP A. Water proof all surface, exterior and interior
C. TURBINE PUMP B. Water proof all interior surface except the floor
D. PISTON PUMP C. Water proof the walls only exterior and interior
18. This is a portion of the rain water which has D. None of the above
percolated into the earth to form underground 24. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not
deposits allowed in columns. Which is NOT the reason?
A. Aquifers A. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars
B. Well B. The size of the columns will be larger
C. Cistern C. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
D. Soil bearing D. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
19. This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep 25. The pipe from the public water main or source of
well pipe enclosed in a casing where the pump is water supply to the building served
capable of functioning while submerged. A. SERVICE PIPE
A. Force pump B. MAIN SERVICE PIPE
B. Submersible pump C. DISTRIBUTION PIPE
C. Lift pump 26. The other physical properties of water is ability to
20. This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is climb up a surface against the pull of gravity
screwed down to seat between two brass rings A. SURFACE TENSION
surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
obtained. The inlet and outlet are in a straight line. C. CAPILLARITY
This valve is used when a normal fully open or D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
closed position is desired. Either end may be used 27. The ability to stick itself together and pull itself
as inlet together
A. Gate valves A. SURFACE TENSION
B. Check valves B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
C. Globe valves C. CAPILLARITY
21. These valves are used when it is desired that the D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
flow through a pipe be always in one direction and 28. Suspended solids are removed from the water by
there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the gravity settling and deposition water is passed
opposite direction. One type has a pivoted flap through basins so sediments can settle through a
which is readily pushed open by the pressure of period of time
water from one side but is tightly closed by the A. COAGULATION
force of a reverse flow. B. FLOCCULATION
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D. AERATION 36. ________is a device used to move fluids, such as
29. Requires more elaborate equipment depending on liquidsor slurries.A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
the geology of the site.Used for drilling oil and can displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action.
reach up to 1000 meters in depth. A. PUMP
A. BORED WELLS B. MOTOR
B. DRILLED WELLS C. PROPELLER
C. SHORE WELLS D. MACHINE
D. DUG WELLS 37. One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long.
30. refers to the public water system laid underground This prevents the pipe from snapping
along the streets where the house service is (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]
connected. A. Gooseneck
A. Main service B. Corporation cock
B. Water source C. Ball cock
C. Water main D. Long neck
31. Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves 38. NAMPAP means?
(strainers) and exposed to air of fine mist to purify A. National Masteral Plumbing Association of the
it. Philippines
A. Sedimentation B. National Master Plumbers Associations of the
B. Reversed osmosis Philippines
C. Aeration C. National Master Plumbing Associate of the
32. Pump having a plunger that move back and forth Philippines
within a cylinder equipped with check valves.The D. None of the above
cylinder is best located near or below the ground 39. Method of introducing a controlled amount of
level. chlorine to the water in order to attain a desired
A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP degree of disinfection.
B. RECIPROCATING PUMP A. CHLORINATION
C. TURBINE PUMP B. FLOCCULATION
D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP C. FILTRATION
33. Properties of water, that can dissolved everything , D. SEDIMENTATION
known as the “Universal Solvent” 40. Jet pumps are centrifugal pumps typically used for
A. SURFACE TENSION drawing water up from a well.
B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY A. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
C. CAPILLARITY B. TURBINE PUMP
D. DISSOLVING ABILITY C. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
34. Plays an important part in the plumbing system, D. RECIPROCATING PUMP
providing this is the most critical utility 41. It is The ability to absorb heat without becoming
requirement, and also known as a "Universal warmer
Solvent" A. SURFACE TENSION
A. Sewage B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
B. Water C. CAPILLARITY
C. Chloride D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
D. Purified water 42. It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft.
35. Physical process in which the sediment particles The rotating impeller increases the water velocity
collide with each other and stick together. while forcing the water in to a casing thus
A. COAGULATION converting the water’s velocity into higher pressure.
B. FLOCCULATION A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
C. SEDIMENTATION B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
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43. Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures plunger (a piston) descends, valve ‘A’ is closed and
and other apparatuses in buildings & bringing the water in the cylinder is forced out through valve ‘B’
supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and and up to the storage. When the plunger is raised,
removing them valve ‘B’ is closed and ‘A’ open to admit water to
A. Source distribution the cylinder. [A pump that uses pressure to move
B. Plumbing liquid]
C. Mechanics A. Lift pump
D. None of the above B. Submersible pump
44. Is plumbing system which carries water from the C. Force pump
water source, street main or a pump to the building 49. Is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in
and to the various points in the building at which which a plunger is driven backwards and forwards,
water is used or up and down by a mechanical working head.
A. Sewage System Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a
B. Water Supply and Distribution System piston.
C. Drainage System A. PISTON PUMP
D. None of the above B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
45. Is basically a centrifugal pump complete with C. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
electric motors which are positioned under water in D. TURBINE PUMP
a suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the 50. In 1935, this the only group/ organization for
surface plumbing works and ordinances
A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP A. NAMPAP
B. RECIPROCATING PUMP B. NAPAP
C. TURBINE PUMP C. DILG
D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP D. DENR
46. Is any method that will remove one or more 51. Hardness is another problem for water distribution
materials that make the water unsuitable for a because of Presence of magnesium and calcium
given use salts, which can cause clogging of pipes Impaired
A. Water Sedimentation laundry and cooking, which is the best solution for
B. Water Treatment this?
C. Water boiling A. Chemical treatment
D. None of the above B. Boiling
47. is a tank constructed of riveted or welded steel C. Sedimentation
plate; the larger tanks often being divided into two D. Aeration
compartments. They should be large enough to 52. A fitting installed at a branching tee from a
contain at least one day’s supply for the entire horizontal soil branch to a horizontal waste branch.
building in case the city main is temporarily shut off. A. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination
The pipe from the pump to the tank should be B. 4”x4” Tee
across connected to the city main so that the water C. 4”x2” Tee
may be pumped directly from the main in case of D. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination
fire. These tanks are used so that the pneumatic 53. Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound
tank or other pumps suck the water from this tank called the ____________
and not from the public main, so that it will not A. Water hammer
deprive the neighbors of water due to pressure. B. Water pressure
A. WATER TANK C. Water dissemination
B. CISTERN TANK 54. Chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with
C. SUCTION TANK the sediment to make it capable of combining into
D. PNEUMATIC TANK larger particles.
48. is a pump used to deliver water at a point higher A. COAGULATION
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C. SEDIMENTATION A. WATER TANK
D. AERATION B. CISTERN TANK
55. A_______ is water equipment used whenever the C. SUCTION TANK
water supply at its natural pressure cannot be D. PNEUMATIC TANK
directly piped to a building, tank or reservoir. 62. A stop valve in a service pipe close to its connection
A. Pump with a water main.
B. Tank A. Gate valve
C. Motor B. Corporation cock
D. Bibb C. Check valve
56. And the horizontal pipes that serve the faucets are D. Globe valve
called _______. 63. A steel drive-well point is fitted on one end of the
A. Branches pipe section and driven into the earth. The point
B. Vent pipe may be driven into the ground to a depth of up to
C. Riser 15 meters (50ft).
D. Stack vent A. DRIVEN WELLS
57. Amount of waste discharged for a waste water B. DUG WELLS
treatment facility C. DEEP WELLS
A. 300 gpm D. SHORE WELLS
B. 500 gpm 64. A pump consists of a piston traveling up and down
C. 30 cu.m./day within a cylinder which is connected with a pipe
D. 50 c.u. m. /day extending down into the source. The piston and the
58. Advantage of Using Rain water is? bottom of the cylinder are each provided with a
A. Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot valve opening upward. Upon the piston’s upstroke,
water supply system valve ‘A’ closes and valve ‘B’ opens. Upon the
B. Water is available everyday piston’s down stroke valve ‘A’ opens and
C. Water that is natural and purified by natural A. Lift pump
means B. Submersible pump
D. None of the above C. Force pump
59. Acidity is one of the most problems in water 65. A mixture of surface run-off and ground water
distribution and water purification, which can cause surface sources includes rivers, lakes, ponds and
Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & impounding reservoirs.
clogging of steelpipes, which is the best solution for A. Ground water
this problem? B. Natural surface Water
A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed C. Rain Water
marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or D. Natural Water
adding sodium silicate.) 66. A method of purifying water wherein particles of
B. Chlorination for removing salt contents matters that are suspended in the water are
C. Aeration allowed to stay in a container so that they will settle
D. None of the above in the bottom, then drawing the water out, leaving
60. A turbine pump ha s a vertical turbine located these matters in the container.
below ground water levels and a driving motor A. Aeration
located at ground B. Sedimentation
A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP C. Reverse osmosis
B. RECIPROCATING PUMP D. Purification
C. TURBINE PUMP 67. A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a bigger
D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP diameter to a lesser diameter.
61. A tank using air pressure from a suction tank to A. Bushing
distribute water for tall buildings which cannot be B. Reducer
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68. A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external B. 1 3/4”
threads, while the other end has internal threads. C. 1 1/2”
A. STREET ELBOW or TEE D. 2”
B. Wye 76. What is a type of vent applied on installations with
C. Elbow multi-branch interval where the vertical vent pipe
69. Which of the following locations DO NOT require takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to
installation of a clean out? a main vent stack?
A. At every branch interval of a soil stack A. Relief vent
B. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 B. Yoke vent
meters C. Loop vent
C. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 D. Circuit vent
degrees and over 77. What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as
D. At every end of every soil branch close as possible but not exceeding 3 inches?
70. Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size A. Nipple
of GI pipe for water supply? B. None of the three
A. 2 1/2” diameter C. Union
B. 3” diameter D. Coupling
C. 4” diameter 78. What is a fire line system without a constant water
D. 5” diameter supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet and
71. Which criterion is NOT needed in sizing a vent pipe outlet connection and installed exclusively for the
for individual, branch and circuit vent based on the use of the Fire Service?
total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent? A. Fire Department House Connection
A. Developed length of the vent pipe B. Combination Standpipe
B. Number of fixture unit C. Dry Standpipe
C. Slope of the drain pipe D. Wet Standpipe
D. Size of the drain pipe 79. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank
72. Where are dampers installed to regulate the used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due to
amount of cool air for an even distribution to suction or negative pressure resulting from back-
outlets? siphonage in a downfeed water distribution
A. at the trunk ducts system?
B. at a practical location at angles and elbows A. pressure reducing valve
C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical B. vacuum breaker valve
from the outlet C. air volume control valve
D. at the air boot fitting D. pressure relief valve
73. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water 80. What does PE pipe stands for?
closet? A. polyethylene pipe
A. 3/4” B. polythylene pipe
B. 1/2” C. polyvinyl extra pipes
C. 3/8” D. plastics extra pipe
D. 1” 81. Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for
74. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a drinking because of several contaminants from the
residential kitchen? water source present in the environment. It is now
A. 1 1/2” therefore imperative that water to be safe for
B. 1 3/4” drinking has to undergo water purification in several
C. 1 1/4” stages. Because of several contaminants, water
D. 2” undergoes several stages. What is a stage in water
75. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a purification, which removes mineral deposits, salts,
lavatory? heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some
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A. carbon filtration 89. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory
B. aeration faucets or at shower valves has gain popularity in
C. ultraviolet radiation plumbing installation today. This is because these
D. reverse osmosis valves are beautiful and are maintenance-free.
82. The term used to the main water pipe delivering These valves work by the principle of a ____.
potable water to a building is called ___. A. gate valve
A. Water service pipe B. angle valve
B. NAWASA C. ball valve
C. Main pipe D. globe valve
D. Water utility pipe 90. Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an
83. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure or
located for each floor is ___mm. diameter. 1.8 kilos per sq. mts.
A. 51 mm (2”) A. 132 liters per minute
B. 76 mm (3”) B. 112 liters per minute
C. 38 mm (1 1/2”) C. 155 liters per minute
D. 64 mm (2 1/2”) D. 126 liters per minute
84. The minimum height of fire service connection from 91. It is customary that a full open type of valve is used
the grade line is ____ cms. in several locations in a water distribution system.
A. 50 cms. Which location in the following list DOES NOT
B. 100 cms. require one?
C. 46 cms. A. On every hose bibb
D. 35 cms. B. On water supplies to pressurized tank
85. The maximum horizontal developed length C. On the water service pipe near the source
between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at connection
the trap arm. D. On the main water distribution pipe near the
A. 6 feet water service
B. 5 feet 92. In a water system with constant water supply
C. 4 feet supplying series of plumbing fixtures, water supply
D. 3 feet drop is experience when the fixtures in the series
86. The maximum height of a fire service connection are simultaneously opened. Which poor design in
from the grade line is ______ cms. the plumbing system causes this?
A. 120 cms. A. Choice in the system of water distribution
B. 130 cms. B. Insufficiency in the size of the water service
C. 122 cms and distribution pipe
D. 102 cms. C. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
87. The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a D. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes
standpipe for buildings shall be at every floor level 93. In a water distribution system, location such as
above the first floor at: supply pipe to every water heater requires a full
A. storeroom open valve. Which of the following in the list is a full
B. inside a mechanical/electrical room open valve?
C. a landing of an enclosed stairway A. check valve
D. at any private room or rentable space B. ball valves
88. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes C. globe valve
containing potable water D. angle valve
A. water plumbing pipes 94. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope
B. water distribution pipes 1/4” /feet. The purpose of which is ____.
C. hot or cold water line A. for convenience in installing the pipe
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C. for purposes of economy D. reciprocating pump
D. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe 101. A term used for a pipe extension of not more
95. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack or
ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
trap siphonage and back pressure. future tap.
A. waste pipe A. tail piece
B. vent pipe B. branch
C. soil pipe C. clean out
D. house trap D. stub out
96. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where 102. A suitable and economical type of water pump
the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of the for a 200 ft. driven wall to deliver 10gpm against
battery. 200 ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where the motor
A. yoke vent and pump is located is at the surface.
B. circuit vent A. sump pump
C. stack vent B. jet pump
D. relief vent C. submersible pump
97. A type of water pump with its pump motor installed D. turbine pump
on the surface attached to a lift and push rod to 103. A slow draining of water from a fixture down a
activate a submerged piston. plumbing system indicates a poor venting system.
A. reciprocation pump This poor venting system is caused by ____.
B. sump pump A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
C. jack pump B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe
D. centrifugal pump C. Wrong choice of vent type
98. A type of pump which delivers high water discharge D. Inadequate drain pipe
with high pressure drawn from a shallow source like 104. A residence with 12 family members requires
a cistern, best suited as fire pump or transfer pump. 3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with peak
The pump motor is installed on the surface for easy demand. What is the maximum hot water probable
maintenance coupled with a shaft to turn the hourly demand?
impellers, which is submerged below. A. 110 liters
A. centrifugal pump B. 100 liters
B. submersible pump C. 120 liters
C. jet pump D. 140 liters
D. turbine pump 105. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to
99. A type of pump which comprises essentially an connect a reducing branch from a main water
impeller or set of vanes enclosed in a housing or distribution.
casing close coupled with the pump motor. Its A. bell reducer
fundamental principle is it adds energy in the form B. tee reducer
of velocity to an already flowing liquid. C. elbow reducer
A. reciprocating pump D. coupling reducer
B. centrifugal pump 106. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to
C. piston pump connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle.
D. turbine pump A. Elbow reducer
100. A type of pump for driven well from 150 ft to B. Bushing reducer
200 ft which works by a principle of venturi where C. Coupling reducer
water of high pressure is pump into the well to D. Tee reducer
draw water upwards through the return pipe. 107. A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in a
A. submersible pump straight pipe connection where the fitting’s both
B. jet pump ends are threaded inside
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B. bushing reducer 114. can be constructed with hand tools or power
C. elbow reducer tools-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)-can have the
D. tee reducer greatest diameter that a space may allow
108. A device used to control an incoming high water A. DUG WELLS
pressure into the water distribution system by B. DEEP WELLS
mechanical means so as to bring it to a working C. HOLE WELLS
pressure of 80 psi. D. FOX HOLE
A. Pressure relief valve
B. Pressure reducer
C. Pressure reducing valve
D. Pressure regulator
109. By gravity, water is distributed from overhead
water tanks and is supported either by structural
frames or on the roof decks. Fixtures are below the
gravity tank. These elevated tanks are installed
when normal water supply from main public service
pipes is not frequent and when normal pressure
from city main is not enough to force the water to
the highest fixtures.
A. UPFEED SYSTEM
B. DOWN FEED SYSTEM
C. PRESSURE SYSTEM
D. DIRECT SYSTEM
110. Water is distributed from the normal water
pressure coming from the public water main, for
low rise buildings.
A. UPFEED SYSTEM
B. DOWN FEED SYSTEM
C. PRESSURE SYSTEM
D. DIRECT SYSTEM
111. A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding
water or other liquids
A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
B. WATER TANK
C. WATER DAM
D. COFERDAM
112. Water is treated by giving ________________
to kill the harmful bacteria present and to cure the
turbid taste or “mud taste”, remove clay, salts, iron,
etc. commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.
A. Chemical powder
B. Chemical treatments
C. Bacteria
113. The vertical supply pipe which extends upward
from one floor to the next is called a_________ .
A. Service pipe
B. Riser
C. Vent
D. Stack vent