REFRESHER NOTES FEB 2018- SANITATION, PLUMBING DESIGN & INSTALLATION

1. What is used at the base of soil stack to connect with the horizontal drainage pipe?
a. 90 deg long sweep elbow c. sanitary tee
b. Combination wye & 1/8 bend d. 90 deg standard elbow
2. Vitrified Clay pipe is also known as.
a. RCP c. Polybutylene
b. Terracotta d. PVC
3. What can you get from drinking water with turbidity?
a. malaria c. LBM
b. diarrhea d. cancer
4. Reduction in the size of water when applied with pump.
a. pumping force c. pump pressure
b. drawdown d. capillary action
5. Primitive toilet.
a. privy c. cesspool
b. latrine d. trough
6. Standard turn distance in water closet for disabled person.
a. 1.2m c. 2m
b. 1.5m d. 2.2m
7. Means automatically operated device to elevate wastewater by the use of air under the
atmospheric pressure.
a. pump c. extractor
b. sump d. ejector
8. Roof joint shall be.
a. gas tight c. smoke tight
b. air tight d. water tight
9. Total number of water closets on a 3” stack.
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 6
10. At what range is tempered water considered? (60-100 F)
a. 85-120 Fahrenheit c. 85-105 Fahrenheit
 b. 85-115 Fahrenheit d. 85-135 Fahrenheit
11. What is the type of valve use on an ejector pump for a sump pit?
a. backwater valve, double check valve & gate valve
b. backwater valve, check valve & globe valve
c. backwater valve, swing check valve & gate valve
d. backwater valve, check valve & angle valve
12. An increase in pressure will cause the boiling of water to?
a. increase c. remain the same
b. decrease d. expand
13. Most practical pump used for hot water system. (Recirculating Pump)
a. centrifugal c. submersible
b. rotary d. jet
14. Waste that runs through a waste pipe.
a. water waste c. soil waste
b. liquid waste d. storm waste
15. At what temperature does a shower is to be set at? (105 F)
a. 85 Fahrenheit c. 120 Fahrenheit
b. 110 Fahrenheit d. 115 Fahrenheit
16. Zero pH is?
a. alkaline c. turbid
b. acid d. base
17. What is the copper content in brass fitting?
a. 80% c. 90%
b. 85% d. 95%
18. What type of valve is typically used in gas appliances?
a. ball c. pressure reducing
b. stop and waste d. gas cock
19. What is the temperature range of a heat detector?
a. 135 to 200 Fahrenheit c. 135 to 195 Fahrenheit
b. 135 to 70 Fahrenheit d. 57 to 90 Fahrenheit
20. Retention time for gray water must not exceed? (72 Hours)
a. 2 hrs. c. 4 hrs.
 b. 3 hrs. d. 5 hrs.
21. A bathroom consists of water closet and lavatory.
a. half bath c. full bath
b. ¾ bath d. toilet
22. Chemical symbol of Tin.
a. Sb c. Pb
b. Sn d. Tn
23. What do you call when the storm water is connected to the sanitary drainage?
a. sanitary sewer c. combination sewer
b. storm sewer d. muti-purpose sewer
24. Main source of potable water supply.
a. lake c. rain water
b. river d. creek
25. What is the maximum number of kitchen sink/laundry tray for a single trap?
a. 3 c. 5
b. 4 d. 6
26. What is the minimum size of dry standpipe for 3-way connection?
a. 4 inches c. 6 inches
b. 5 inches d. 7 inches
27. A non-watertight receptacle.
a. leaching chamber c. leaching tank
b. leaching cesspool d. leaching drain
28. Water that goes through the ground up to a watertight surface.
a. Underground water c. ground water
b. Surface water d. rain water
29. What is the maximum number of water closet for a 3-inch waste stack?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
30. A kind of pump used to transfer sewage or liquid wastes from a low level to the sewer
system.
a. Centrifugal pump c. ejector pump
b. Sump pump d. submersible pump
31. Given the set of fixtures in a restaurant: 10x5 WC, 5x2 LAV, 3x5 UR, 1x4 SLOP SINK,
4x4 KS What is the total WSFU? (table given)
a. 100 c. 200
b. 150 d. 250
32. Another name for a clinical sink is:
a. special sink c. extraordinary sink
b. ordinary sink d. bedpan washer
33. Most likely susceptible to contamination.
a. Dug well c. bored well
b. Shallow well d. drilled well
34. 1/2 of digestive chamber is equal to.
a. Leaching chamber c. cesspool
b. Seepage pit d. septic tank

35. How is rainfall intensity value designed? (mm/hr)

a. 30 min. rainfall in 1 yr. c. 30 min. rainfall in 100 yrs.
b. 30 sec. rainfall in 100 yrs. d. 30 sec. rainfall in 1 yr.
36. What thin lines in the plan determine the depth requirements of sewers and water
services?
a. lot line c. reference line
b. contour line d. imaginary line
37. What is not used for reclaimed water?
a. Irrigation c. watering of plants
b. Flushing d. none of the above
38. What size of P-trap is needed for a kitchen sink?
a. 1 ½“ c. 2”
b. 1 ¾” d. 1 ¼”

39. What is the purpose of vent system in the drainage system?

a. free flow of water c. free flow of solid particles
b. free flow of air d. free flow of wastes
40. PH 14, what does it determine?
a. Alkalinity c. purity
b. Acidity d. turbidity
41. What is meant by PE plastic tube material used for service connection?
a. plastic extrusion c. polyenzyme
b. polyethylene d. plastic expander
42. The water demand for shower head is: 7.5 x 2 =15 g
a. 7 gallon per minute c. 12 gallon per minute
b. 5 gallon per minute d. 10 gallon per minute
43. It is a protrusion at the end of a pipe as a result of pipe cutting.
a. extension c. burr
b. dead end d. none of the above
44. A pump below the ground is_______.
a. submersible pump c. centrifugal pump
b. underground pump d. piston pump
45. Physical traits of water.
a. turbidity c. taste
b. odor d. temperature
46. Soil pipe are used for ______.
a. solid waste c. human excrement
b. liquid waste d. both solid and liquid waste
47. Used to deliver water at a point higher than the position of the pump itself when the
plunger descends, the valve is closed and the water in the cylinder is forced out through
the valve and up to the storage.
a. Pumps c. force pump
b. Lift pump d. suction pump
48. The size of the supply piping outlet for any gas appliance shall not be less than.
a. the smallest size pipe in the system
b. the inlet connection of that appliance
c. ¾ inch of total length is 30 ft
d. one inch to allow future expansion
49. A kind of pump used for deep well purposes.
a. piston pump c. jet pump with injection
b. submersible pump d. submersible pump
50. What do you call that vents for fixtures intended to ventilate the foul odors and remove
air from adjacent area?
a. Local vent c. ventilation pipe
b. Vapor relief pipe d. all of these
51. Not a characteristic of water.
a. PH level c. Physical contaminants
b. Hardness d. Purified
52. Found at the bottom of the digestive chamber.
a. scum c. aerobic bacteria
b. sludge d. human excrement
53. Which of these pipes is measured on the outside diameter?
a. concrete pipe c. asbestos
b. galvanized iron pipe d. copper pipe
54. Where does the Level I type of water service referred?
a. individual shallow well hand-pump installation c. public faucets
b. individual house connection d. artesian well
55. What is the minimum working pressure of water heater?
a. 100 psi c. 125 psi
b. 75 psi max d. 140 psi
56. A seepage is defined as a sewage terminal:
a. receiving both liquid and solid waste b. receiving only liquid waste
b. receiving only solid waste d. receiving direct human excreta
57. A piece of metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is
expected to run is called:
a. gutter c. flashing
b. sheeting d. roofing
58. The critical level marking or a backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the
a. testing laboratory c. inspector
b. health officer d. manufacturer
59. Expansion joints shall be acceptable except in piping for:
a. vents c. steam
b. hot water d. cold water
60. A pump that uses centrifugal force.
a. rotary pump c. submersible pump
b. centrifugal pump d. lift pump
61. Minimum size of water supply pipe for flush valve is:
a. 2 inches c. ¾ inch
b. 1 inch d. ½ inch
62. A term used which is contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health is:
a. Insanitary c. healthful
b. Unhealthy d. sanitary
63. Method of connection for plastic pipes in which is heated and joined together with a
homogenous material.
a. fusion weld c. solder weld
b. fusion cement d. cement weld
64. The maximum trap loading for 2” trap is:
a. 1 unit c. 4 units
b. 2 units d. 3 units
65. It provides air circulation in plumbing system specifically two traps that are placed back-
to-back or side-by-side.
a. loop vent c. unit vent
b. individual vent d. circuit vent
66. What is the size of the tailpiece of the bathtub in a class 3 category?
a. 2.5 inches c. 3 inches
b. 2 inches d. 1.5 inches or Depending Vent
Distance
67. Where can a cleanout be located?
a. at the upper end of every horizontal branch c. at intervals of 15 meters
b. at the base of stack d. all of these
68. What is the minimum trap and trap arm size of a drinking fountain?
a. 32 mm c. 51 mm
b. 38 mm d. 76 mm
69. What is the recommended size of service pipe approved by MWSS for a 2-storey
residential house?
a. 1 ¼” Ø – 31 mm Ø c. ½” Ø – 12 mm Ø
 b. 1” Ø – 25 mm Ø d. ¾” Ø – 19 mm Ø
70. All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with
their connection
a. plumbing system c. sewer system
b. piping system d. sanitary system
71. Supports or anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of:
a. 10 ft c. 20 ft
b. 12 ft d. 15 ft
72. The valve for controlling two or more outlet in a cold water line maybe a:
a. rising stem gate valve c. ground key valve
b. heavy duty globe valve d. non-rising stem globe valve
73. A storm drain sometimes located under the basement floor within the walls of the
building
a. inside storm drain c. outside storm drain
b. house sewer d. inside sewer
74. Type of jointing connection for plastic pipe and another type of pipe.
a. fittings and adapters c. solvent connection
b. threaded connection d. welded connection
75. After completion of plumbing requirements and tests in installation, a ______ may be
given by the administrative authority to the permittee.
a. certificate of completion c. certificate of compliance
b. certificate of approval d. certificate of transfer
76. The following are examples of plumbing fixtures except:
a. urinal c. trap
b. bidet d. floor drain
77. Hardness in water can be observed in the following ways except ___.
a. inability to produce lather
b. deposition of scale
c. when using soap, it easily produces bubbles
d. water tends to become slimy
78. The following are examples of drainage fittings except ___.
a. wye branch c. tapped tee
b. street tee d. sanitary tee
79. Minimum volume of water sample for testing as per PNSDW 2007.
a. 120 ml c. 100 ml
b. 200 ml d. 80 ml
80. This is sometimes referred to as loop vent.
a. looped vent c. yoke vent
b. venting loop d. stack vent
81. A tapered pipe thread used in the plumbing industry complies with.
a. national pipe thread standards c. standard pipe threads standards
b. straight pipe thread standards d. beveled pipe thread standards
82. A piping system designed to control and convey excess ground water to a suitable
location
a. storm water drainage piping c. vertical stack
b. sewer piping d. downspout
83. A ______ serves 3 to 5 years as a helper to the journeyman.
a. apprentice c. journeyman
b. master plumber d. apprentice plumber
84. Siamese connection with 125mm diameter. (2 ½) minimum
a. 2 way c. 4 way
b. 3 way d. 5 way
85. When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping, the specific transition intended
shall be made with approved:
a. soldered joint c. fittings and adaptors
b. threaded joint d. sweated joints
86. Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe shall be determined from
a. type of building c. location of fixtures
b. number of bathroom installed d. total fixture units
87. Fixtures connections between drainage pipes and water closets shall be made with:
a. hot poured compound c. expansion joints
b. flanges d. unions
88. If the total fall of house sewer is 24inches (2 ft) per 120 ft, what is the slope per foot in
sewer? (2:120) or (1:60)
a. 0.01 c. 0.03
b. 0.02 d. 0.04
89. These are dug with earth augers area usually less than 30 meters (100ft) deep. The
diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal, vitrifies tile or concrete.
a. dug well c. driven well
b. bored well d. shore well
90. _____ means a device supplied with hot or cold water, or both, and located adjacent to a
water closet or clinical sink to be used for cleansing bedpans.
a. exposed wall hung unit c. vacuum breaker
b. mixing valve d. bedpan washer hose
91. These pipes are installed to remove wastewater and water-borne wastes from
plumbing fixtures.
a. sanitary drainage pipes c. storm drainage pipes
b. drainage fittings d. vent pipes
92. Turbidity may be associated with what characteristic of water?
a. chemical c. biological
b. physical d. radiological
93. In a trap, it is the lowest portion of the inside top surface of the channel through the trap.
What is it?
a. crown weir c. inlet
b. dip d. outlet
94. Means a stationary holding tank used to collect and hold wastewater discharges
generated by an individual camping trailer or recreational vehicle. (Mobile Home
Receptor)
a. campsite receptor c. camping unit transfer container
b. catch basin d. none of the above
95. What do you call iron that is present in water?
a. ferrous bicarbonate c. sulfur dioxide
b. sodium chloride d. ferric chloride
96. The primary purpose of disinfecting drinking water is to.
a. Meet turbidity guidelines c. inactivates or kill pathogens
b. Reduce hardness d. reduces iron and manganese
issues
97. A bacteria living or active in the absence of free oxygen is called?
a. Aerobic c. anaerobic
 b. Facultative aerobic d. all of the above
98. Which of these stages is not one among cycle of H20?
a. Saturation c. evaporation
b. Precipitation d. condensation
99. How can acidity of water be neutralized?
a. crust stone filtration c. marble stone filtration
b. white sand filtration d. green sand filtration
100. How can sulphur in the form of hydrogen sulphates be removed from water?
a. Aeration c. filtration
b. Evaporation d. sedimentation
101. The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and space is called:
a. laminar flow c. turbulent
b. streamline d. mixed flow
102. Upon issuance of Plumbing Permit, plumbing installation shall commence within
a. no limit c. one year
b. one month d. six months
103. A watertight receptacle that receives sewage is:
a. water tank c. cesspool
b. septic tank d. drainage tank
104. The distance between a water heater and the union on the water lines shall not be more
than:
a. 18 inches c. 6 inches
b. 12 inches min. 4” d. 24 inches
105. The size of the supply piping outlet for any gas appliance shall be not less than:
a. the smallest size pipe in the system
b. the inlet connection of that appliance
c. ¾ inch of total length is 30 ft
d. one inch to allow future expansion
106. A type of valve that prevents backflow of water.
a. gate valve c. backflow preventer/backwater
valve
b. globe valve d. air-gap
107. A toxic substance that may be present in water which may have laxative effect on an
individual (Magnesium Hydroxide)
a. Sodium c. zinc
b. Chlorine d. sulfate
108. It is the temperature at which water vapor forms above liquid fuel.
a. Power point c. flash point
b. Fire point (Combustibility) d. boiling point
109. What produces when magnesium salt is present in water?
a. mineral hardness c. total hardness
b. permanent hardness d. temporary hardness
110. What is the name of the process in which steel and wrought iron pipe rust?
a. Electrolysis c. percolation
b. sand blast d. tuberculation
111. What joining compound is used to assemble poly vinyl chloride pipe and fitting
together?
a. Epoxy c. rugby
b. solvent cement d. glue
112. Roof joint shall be:
a. gas tight c. smoke tight
b. air tight d. water tight
113. The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the outlet 40 ft above the
meter, the static water pressure would be approximately: (Depends on FHL)
a. 80 psi c. 120 psi
b. 60 psi d. 40 psi
114. In water supply piping slip, joints may be used only on the:
a. cold water supply c. exposed fixture supply
b. concealed fixture d. hot water supply
115. An outhouse used for the deposition of excrement
a. septic tank c. privy
b. cesspool d. leaching field
116. A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing
fixtures and other outlets
a. water service pipe c. water distributing pipe
 b. water main d. building water supply pipe
117. What is the most common type of water distribution system? This method is dependent
on the pressure provided by water main and involves a minimum number and type of
component such as overhead water tank and pressure tank.
a. direct (pressure) system c. hydropneumatic system
b. upfeed and gravity distribution system d. upfeed (pump) system
118. A kind of trap seal loss resulting from change in temperature. It usually happens when
fixture is not always used.
a. Backpressure c. siphonage
b. Evaporation d. capillary action
119. The minimum size building supply allowed by the code for water is:
a. ¾ inch c. ½ inch
b. 1 inch d. ¼ inch
120. The vent pipe serving a combination waste and vent system with a 4-inch drainpipe
shall be at least:
a. 2 ½ inches c. 3 inches
b. 3 ½ inches d. 2 inches
121. What is the minimum size of water supply for urinal stall?
a. 3/8” c. 3/4"
b. 1/2” d. 1”
122. An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks
a. globe valve c. butterfly valve
b. ballcock d. gate valve
123. hemp or old hemp rope soaked in oil to make it waterproof.
a. lead c. solvent
b. oakum d. solder
124. The force required to move the water inside the pipe is called:
a. Force c. velocity
b. Friction d. pressure
125. What valve is required ahead of each water supplied appliance, each slip joints or non-
metallic connection?
a. flow valve c. control valve
b. check valve d. solenoid valve
126. The quantity of water required to be supplied to every plumbing fixture shall be
represented by:
a. pounds per sq. inch c. fixture units
b. gallons per minute d. feet per second
127. A system of collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of sewage.
a. sewage disposal system c. public sanitary sewer system
b. sewage treatment system d. drainage system
128. It has an outside thread on one end and inside thread on the other; used to connect
pipes that are perpendicular to each other.
a. street elbow c. elbow reducer
b. straight elbow d. eccentric elbow reducer
129. What type of ventilation system is used in fixtures such as sinks that are located away
from walls and partitions?
a. unit vent c. looped vent
b. back vent d. ejector vent
130. To reduce the excessive pressure that produces hammering sound, how long a pipe
should be added and installed on the top of riser of the highest fixture level to absorb air
pressure?
a. 0.3-0.9m c. 0.4-1m
b. 1-1.5m d. 0.6-1.2m
131. A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes called washbasin
a. sink c. bathtub
b. lavatory d. shower
132. What is the minimum size of condensate waste pipe?
a. 19mm c. 13mm
b. 25mm d. 32mm
133. Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the extreme overflow level
of the fixture is at least:
a. 1 inch c. 18 inches
b. 6 inches d. 1 foot
134. The drainage system is subdivided into 3 different components: drainage, the waste, and
the vent. This is referred to as:
a. sanitary sewer system c. DWV system
 b. storm sewer d. vent system
135. Building sewer or drainage pipe shall be placed with the same trench with water service
pipe
a. False c. maybe
b. not same d. true
136. Total number of water closets on a 3-inch stack is:
a. Six c. four
b. Three d. two
137. The water test for drainage system shall be at least:
a. 5 ft head c. 25 psi
b. 5 psi d. 10 ft head
138. Which of the following is not a part of typical septic tank?
a. invert elevation c. manhole
b. digestive chamber d. fixture group
139. In a building, it consists of water service pipe, water supply line, water distributing pipes
and the essential branch pipes, valves, and all other appurtenances for the supply of
potable water
a. water service system
b. water pipe system
c. water supply and distribution system
d. building water service and sewage piping system
140. The process of removing suspended matter in water along with some discoloration using
hydrated sulfate or commonly called alum to foam a gelatinous substance; also known
as flocculation.
a. Filtration c. irradiation
b. Aeration d. coagulation
141. A bathroom that contains a water closet and a lavatory without a shower but with
bathtub.
a. half bath c. full bath
b. three-quarts bath d. one and a half bath
142. gas not found in sewer air of septic tank.
a. chlorine (NOT A GAS) c. hydrogen
b. methane d. carbon monoxide
143. It is a compartment in a septic tank usually extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration.
a. Leaking chamber c. sedimentation chamber
b. Chlorination chamber d. sewage chamber
144. Which of these maintenance procedures maybe performed on a pump while it is
running?
a. lubricating the impeller fins c. tightening the packing nut
b. replacing the seal parts d. replacing the packing
145. What is the standard size of clean-out for a 4” Ø pipe?
a. 3” Ø c. 4” Ø
b. 2” Ø d. 3 ½” Ø
146. The minimum size of water supply to bath tub
a. ¼” Ø c. ½” Ø
b. 3/8” Ø d. 1” Ø
147. A condition in the distribution system where it could damage, or create condition that will
damage components of the distribution system or create a nuisance is termed as:
a. excessive water pressure c. excessive air pressure
b. loss of pressure d. loss of water flow
148. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening is called:
a. cap c. nipple
b. union d. bushing
149. That part of the plumbing system extending from a point 4 to 5 feet from the inner face of
the foundation wall of building to the junction with another sewer:
a. house sewer c. sanitary sewer
b. storm sewer d. sewer pipe
150. A vent in a combination waste and vent system shall be approximately equal in area to
one half
a. area of the house sewer c. diameter of the draw pipe served
b. cross section area of the draw pipe d. area of the public sewer
151. What type of venting system can be used to ventilate a sink or wash basin that is located
away from walls or partition such as in an island kitchen counter?
a. yoke vent c. looped vent
b. individual vent d. stack vent
152. It refers to the continuous exchange of water within the hydrosphere, between the
atmosphere, ground surface, underground and water surface.
a. ecological cycle c. hydrologic cycle
b. atmospheric cycle d. meteorological cycle
153. A tank or pit that is provided below normal grade such as in basement of a building from
which waste or sewage is discharged into and removed by mechanical means into an
ultimate means of waste disposal such as street sewer.
a. Cistern c. sump pit
b. Reservoir d. holding tank
154. The minimum water pressure in the main, after allowing friction and other pressure
losses, before one needs to provide a hydro-pneumatic pressure tank or elevated water
tank and booster pump to provide said pressure.
a. 0.15 N/mm2 c. 12 psi
b. 103 kN/m2 d. 551 kpa
155. What is the standard size of gutter?
a. 4” c. 6”
b. 8” d. none of the above
156. Bacteria which has no function in sewage treatment.
a. Non-aerobic bacteria c. pathogenic bacteria
b. Facultative bacteria d. aerobic bacteria
157. What is the distance between the faucet outlet and the flood rim of the basin into which
it discharges?
a. air chamber c. air valve
b. air gap d. air bubble
158. The removal of silts, dirt and other objectionable minerals in water is called:
a. Sedimentation c. filtration
b. Pollution d. siltration
159. The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing flush tank
supplies shall:
a. 8 psi c. 30 psi
b. 4.34 psi d. 434 psi
160. A drainage pipe is used to carry main or surface water, cooling water, and similar liquid
waste
a. house drain c. sanitary sewer
b. house sewer d. storm sewer
161. CPVC water pipe may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems
a. above ground only c. in residences only
b. below ground only d. within a building
162. A set of regulation adapted by an administrative agency that has jurisdiction over
materials and design specification in plumbing
a. plumbing code c. building code
b. code of ethics d. civil code
163. A device used to connect drainage of a dishwasher with the sanitary drainage system is
called:
a. washwater device c. explosion device
b. vacuum breaker d. air gap device
164. Plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials that are rounded into place
a. Calking c. compressing
b. Filling d. compacting
165. A pipe which makes an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical is considered:
a. horizontal c. vertical
b. cracked d. offset
166. Fee for one unit of plumbing as plumbing unit is:
a. P5 c. P12
b. P15 d. P10
167. How many lavatories shall be installed in an office with 150 female employees?
a. 3 c. 2
b. 4 d. 5
168. Rainwater for domestic use is collected from:
a. Roofs c. grounds
b. Lakes d. plants
169. A well measured from the ground surface with a depth of not more than 20 meters.
a. Dug well c. drilled well
b. Driven well d. shallow well
170. Given: 29 FU; where: one unit is valued 8 gallons/minute interval.
What is the maximum water demand?
a. 3.625 gals c. 37 gals
b. 3.866 gals d. None of the above
171. A slip joint consists of _____.
a. Compression washer c. Compression nut
b. Friction ring d. All of the above
172. A (n) _____ is a device on a rooftop that receives water collecting on the surface and
discharges it into a downspout.
a. Leader c. Roof drain
b. Up spout d. Conductor
173. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is ______.
a. a type of material used to create conduits for conveying building drains
b. a special caulking for ceramic tile
c. a toxic material that is banned for potable water systems
d. a chemical that is a controlled substance
e. also known as ABS in the trade
174. A pipe that moves waste w/o fecal matter is called a ______.
a. Waste pipe c. drain pipe
b. Sewer line d. none of the above
175. What causes the bad taste and odor of water?
a. Lack of oxygen c. the presence of algae
b. The lack of nitrogen d. the presence of minerals
176. The recommended hot water supply to a hotel lavatory (private).
a. 4 c. 2
b. 6 d. 5
177. Drains shall have a waterway equivalent to the area of the “tailpiece” – meaning, the
sum of all the area of the perforation of the strainer is equivalent to the outlet area.
a. Strainer serving bathtub c. strainer serving shower
b. Strainer serving lavatory d. none of the above
178. The effective thread length of a 3” diameter screwed steel pipe is.
 a. 1 3/8” c. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¾” d. 1 5/8”
179. All pipe determination shall be based on ___ percent reduced pressure.
a. 70% c. 60%
b. 80% d. 90%
180. A ____ is used to remove excess water that has accumulated in a home’s basement.
a. Sewage pump c. effluent pump
b. Sump pump d. booster pump
181. Given a 3 storey building with a water closet on the top floor located at a vertical
distance of 38 ½’ from the water meter at ground level. The fixture required 8 psi to
operate. If the friction head loss is estimated at 15’, what pressure is required to raise the
water to the top floor and put the minimum psi for the fixture to be used satisfactory?
a. 17 psi c. 45.5 psi
b. 8.4 psi d. 31 psi (38.5’ + 15’ + (8
PSI*2.31’=18.48’))=71.98’/2.31 PSI=31.1 PSI
182. The minimum size of a water service is ______.
a. 1/2” c. ¾”
b. 1” d. 1 ½”
183. The minimum water pressure in the main, after allowing friction and other pressure
losses, before one needs to provide a hydro-pneumatic pressure tank or elevated water
tank and booster pump to provide said pressure.
c. 0.15 N/mm2 c. 12 psi
d. 103 kN/m2 d. 551 kpa
184. A ______ is a sacrificial rod that is installed in a water heater to protect the tank from any
possible corrosion, and to extend the tank’s life.
a. Anti-corrosion rod c. anode rod
b. Hot water rod d. all of the above
185. You specified a standard 2” (51mm) PVC pipe size for all the horizontal vent piping
above ceiling of the building you are designing. What is the maximum allowable length of
these vent pipes as per code?
a. 26m c. unlimited
 b. 16m d. 37m
186. Which device provides protection against both backsiphonage and backflow?
a. Barometric loop c. atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Reduced pressure zone assembly d. check valve
187. A physical link between a potable water supply and one of unknown or questionable
quality is.
a. Backsiphonage c. backpressure
b. Air gap d. cross connection
188. By regulation, the minimum design pressure in distribution systems is.
a. 20 psi c. 30 psi
b. 35 psi d. 40 psi
189. A gate valve in a distribution system should be used primarily for.
a. Throttling c. pressure reduction
b. Isolation d. fire fighting
190. The primary purpose of disinfecting drinking water is to.
c. Meet turbidity guidelines c. inactivate or kill pathogens
d. Reduce hardness d. reduce iron and manganese issues
191. It is the temperature at which water vapor forms above liquid fuel.
c. Power point c. flash point
d. Fire point d. boiling point
192. The speed at which an exact model of the pump would have to run if it were designed to
deliver 1 gpm against 1 feet head per stage.
a. Peripheral speed c. exact speed
b. Transition speed d. same speed
193. What do you call the undesirable type of vegetation formed when water reservoir is
exposed to light?
a. Septic scum c. sledge
b. Pond scum d. floe
194. What is that vent pipe in plumbing that serve the building drain and building sewer?
a. VSTR c. SVTR
b. Yoke vent d. relief vent
195. What do you call that process of removing the hardness causing minerals form water?
a. Water softening c. hardness removal
b. Demineralization d. dehardinization
196. The classification of water when it contains dissolved salts of calcium and magnesium?
a. Soft c. hard
b. Balanced d. neutral
197. The jelly like substance being formed in the process of coagulation?
a. Scum c. sledge
b. Floe d. alum
198. A bacteria living or active in the absence of free oxygen is called?
c. Aerobic c. anaerobic
d. Facultative aerobic d. all of the above
199. A vent which also serves as a drain is called?
a. Wet vent c. local vent
b. Loop vent d. back vent
200. What is the good reason why hardness in water is objectionable?
a. Dangerous to health c. nuisance in household operation
b. Water using equipment cannot operate d. scaling of boilers
201. What is the minimum size of water supply inlet for shower stall?
a. 3/4" c. 1/2"
b. 1” d. 3/8”
202. What do you call that vents for fixtures intended to ventilate the foul odors and remove
air from adjacent area?
a. Local vent c. ventilation pipe
b. Vapor relief pipe d. all of these
203. Bacteria which has no function in sewage treatment.
b. Non-aerobic bacteria c. pathogenic bacteria
c. Facultative bacteria d. aerobic bacteria
204. What is the chief factor in clarification of still water since particles of solid materials will
settle more readily in still than flowing water?
a. Infiltration c. sedimentation
 b. Dilution d. aeration
205. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to purify itself which term is not applicable in
the purification?
a. Sedimentation c. infiltration
b. Dilution d. aeration
206. What is the least method to lay a PB or PE tube on trenches?
a. Stretched c. on steel sleeves
b. straight line d. snake-like
207. What really seals a caulked joint?
a. pig lead c. epoxy
b. cement d. oakum
208. What fitting is needed in a cleanout if the pipe is 6-inches diameter?
a. Nipple c. long sweep
b. Elbow d. reducer
209. What produces when magnesium salt is present in water?
a. mineral hardness c. total hardness
b. permanent hardness d. temporary hardness
210. What should be used in supporting suspended horizontal single run plumbing pipe?
a. Strap support c. trapeze hanger
b. clevis hanger d. bracket hanger
211. What kind of lubricant is used during operation for threading machine?
a. animal oil c. engine oil
b. vegetable oil d. water-soluble oil
212. Iron in the form of ferrous bicarbonate can be removed from water by means of:
a. limestone filtration c. aeration
b. sedimentation d. activated charcoal filtration
213. Water is many times heavier than air by:
a. 803 c. 830
b. 300 d. 308
214. What should be done before working with lead that is wet?
a. wipe it c. use blower
b. pre-heat d. use drier
215. What water is a portion of rainwater which percolates into the earth to form underground
deposit?
a. spring surface c. ground water
b. ground water d. surface water
216. What is the minimum retention period of waste water in a septic tank which will settle
and stabilize solids suspended in water?
a. 12 hours c. 24 hours
b. 48 hours d. 30 hours

217. Which of these stages is not one among cycle of H20?

a. Saturation c. evaporation
b. Precipitation d. condensation
218. What is the name of the process in which steel and wrought iron pipe rust?
a. Electrolysis c. percolation
b. sand blast d. tuberculation
219. What system uses an assembly of mechanical device which raise water using
compressed air as delivery method?
a. air pressure system c. overhead feed system
b. down feed system d. deep well system
220. What pressure is loss caused by water flowing thru the pipe hub and spigot type?
a. Dynamic c. static water pressur
b. friction loss d. water pressure
221. Which of these joints is adoptable to assemble cast iron pipe hub and spigot type?
a. screwed joint c. compression joint
b. brazed joint d. mortar joint
222. What is the device or fitting used to provide a liquid seal to keep sewer gases out of the
house without affecting the flow of waste water sewage?
a. running trap c. plumbing trap
b. trap seal d. backwater valve
223. How can acidity of water be neutralized?
a. crust stone filtration c. marble stone filtration
b. white sand filtration d. green sand filtration
224. The removal of silts, dirt and other objectionable minerals in water is called:
a. Sedimentation c. filtration
b. Pollution d. siltration
225. One of the first steps in the selection of suitable water supply source is:
a. demand c. potability
b. budgetary cost d. topography
226. What is the test used in determining if a newly installed water system is leak-free?
a. pressure test c. hydrostatic test
b. hydraulic test d. leak test
227. What is the partner of the gate valve in the G.I. pipe system of installation?
a. check valve c. coupling
b. union patente d. hub & spigot
228. What is the recommended size of service pipe approved by MWSS for a 2-storey
residential house?
a. 1 ¼” Ø – 31 mm Ø c. ½” Ø – 12 mm Ø
b. 1” Ø – 25 mm Ø d. ¾” Ø – 19 mm Ø
229. What is the minimum size of water supply for water closet flush valve type?
a. ½ inch c. 1 ¼ inches
b. 1 inch d. ¾ inch
230. How can sulphur in the form of hydrogen sulphates be removed from water?
a. Aeration c. filtration
b. Evaporation d. sedimentation
231. What joining compound is used to assemble poly vinyl chloride pipe and fitting together?
a. Epoxy c. rugby
b. solvent cement d. glue
232. What is the common pipe material used for in-house water system?
a. BI pipe c. GI pipe
b. CI pipe d. AC Pipe
233. What is required when cast iron pipe and fittings of different size are to be joined or
connected?
a. Gasket c. an increaser or reducer
b. Nipple d. union patente
234. What is the standard size of clean-out for a 4” Ø pipe?
a. 3” Ø c. 4” Ø
 b. 2” Ø d. 3 ½” Ø
235. What is the number of thread of 1” Ø to 2” Ø for effective joints?
a. 8 threads c. 14 threads
b. 11 ½ threads d. 15 ½ threads
236. Water collected from spring and well as source of water for domestic water supply is
called:
a. underground water c. surface water
b. natural water d. ground water
237. Where does the Level II type of water service referred?
a. individual shallow well hand-pump installation c. public faucets
b. individual house connection d. artesian well
238. A vertical vent that is continuation of the drain to which it connects is a:
a. branch vent c. continuous vent
b. relief vent d. circuit vent
239. A piping system designed to control and convey excess ground water to a suitable
location
a. storm water drainage piping c. vertical stack
b. sewer piping d. downspout
240. When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in any
thoroughfare or right of way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage piping form the
building shall be connected to:
a. sewage ejector c. holding tank
b. private sewage disposal system d. cesspool
241. A condition in the distribution system where it could damage, or create condition that will
damage components of the distribution system or create a nuisance is termed as:
a. excessive water pressure c. excessive air pressure
b. loss of pressure d. loss of water flow
242. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure
a. standard pressure c. back pressure
b. normal pressure d. barometric pressure
243. No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first approved by the:
a. health officer c. building and safety
b. architect d. zoning administrator
244. The minimum size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is:
a. 1” diameter c. 3/8 inch diameter
b. 1 ½” diameter d. 1/2 inch diameter
245. The vertical distance that waste travels through open air between the waste pipe and the
indirect waste receptor is:
a. connection c. conveyance
b. air gap (drainage) d. vacuum
246. A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to its trap is called:
a. combination waste and vent c. special waste
b. continuous waste d. indirect waste
247. Storm water is:
a. potable water c. rain water
b. waste water d. sea water
248. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening is called:
a. cap c. nipple
b. union d. bushing
249. The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing flush tank
supplies shall:
c. 8 psi c. 30 psi
d. 4.34 psi d. 434 psi
250. A piece of metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is
expected to run is called:
a. gutter c. flashing
b. sheeting d. roofing
251. When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping, the specific transition intended
shall be made with approved:
a. soldered joint c. fittings and adaptors
b. threaded joint d. sweated joint
252. The inspection of a gas piping system prior to covering or concealing such pipe is called
a. routine inspection c. site inspection
b. hydro piping inspection d. rough piping inspection
253. Copper tubing used for water piping under concrete slabs within a building shall be:
a. copper tube with brazed c. brazed joints with cast brass fitting
 b. installed without joints where possible d. protected with factory applied
coating
254. The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the outlet 40 ft above the
meter, the static water pressure would be approximately:
a. 80 psi c. 120 psi
b. 60 psi d. 40 psi

255. Cast iron piping in 10 ft lengths installed horizontally shall be supported at intervals of
not more than:
a. 12 ft c. 5 ft
b. 15 ft d. 10 ft
256. Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe shall be determined from
a. type of building c. location of fixtures
b. number of bathroom installed d. total fixture unit
257. The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and space is called:
a. laminar flow c. turbulent
b. streamline d. mixed flow
258. The minimum size building supply allowed by the code for water is:
a. ¾ inch c. ½ inch
b. 1 inch d. ¼ inch
259. According to the existing Plumbing Code cast iron pipes, wrought iron pipes, weld steel
pipes, copper pipes, vitrified clay, concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to standard
other than the Philippine standard
a. ANSI c. ASTM
b. AISC d. API
260. A material not listed in the code for use in water piping is:
a. Aluminum c. cast iron
b. asbestos cement d. plastic
261. CPVC water pipe may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems
c. above ground only c. in residences only
d. below ground only d. within a building
262. When connecting horizontal drain line with another horizontal drain line, the acceptable
fitting to be used are:
 a. Coupling c. combination Y and 1/8
b. cross tee d. sanitary tee
263. It is a box-like collection device which is located on the exterior of the building and
receives storm water on one side.
a. Scupper c. storm drain
b. Gutter d. roof drain
264. The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping system shall be at
least:
a. 10 psi for 15 minutes c. 15 psi for 10 minutes
b. 15 psi for 15 minutes d. 10 psi for 10minutes
265. In water supply piping slip, joints may be used only on the:
c. cold water supply c. exposed fixture supply
d. concealed fixture d. hot water supply
266. A water system containing a water heater will require:
a. mixing valve c. pressure relief valve
b. heat water return lime d. check valve
267. The drainage pipe running from outside a building’s foundation to the main sewer is
called:
a. building drain c. waste drain
b. Sewer d. storm drain
268. An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks
c. globe valve c. butterfly valve
d. ballcock d. gate valve
269. Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are
required to be accessible or readily accessible is called:
a. Machines c. regulating equipment
b. Controls d. pipes
270. An electrically or mechanically operated device used to elevate sewage and liquid waste
from a lower level to a point of discharge into a sewer or other disposal system
a. ejector c. screw
b. ram d. hard pump
271. What is the standard distance of vent opening above roof from decks?
a. 0.9m c. 3m
 b. 1.2 m d. 2.1m

272. The force required to move the water inside the pipe is called:
c. Force c. velocity
d. Friction d. pressure

273. Building sewer or drainage pipe shall be placed with the same trench with water
service pipe
a. False c. maybe
b. not same d. true
274. A measure of inertia forces to viscous forces, which sometimes describe whether it is
turbulent or laminar flow is:
a. Reynolds’s number c. moody number
b. Froude number d. weber number
275. A device used to connect drainage of a dishwasher with the sanitary drainage system
is called:
c. washwater device c. explosion device
d. vacuum breaker d. air gap device
276. Changes in direction at copper tubing maybe made with:
a. bending equipment c. plastic fittings
b. metallic fittings d. propane torch
277. Fixtures connections between drainage pipes and water closets shall be made with:
c. hot poured compound c. expansion joints
d. flanges d. unions
278. What valve is required ahead of each water supplied appliance, each slip joints or
non-metallic connection?
c. flow valve c. control valve
d. check valve d. solenoid valve
279. Every passage way to an attic water heater shall have a solid continuous flooring not
less than:
a. 36 inches wide c. 60 inches
b. 48 inches d. 24 inches
280. The movement of water through the surface of a soil and into the soil below the
surface is:
a. storm water run off c. evaporation
b. depression d. infiltration
281. The minimum slope of 3” horizontal pipe shall not be less than:
a. ¾ inch per foot c. 1 inch per foot
b. ½ inch per foot d. ¼ inch per foot
282. A pit or receptacle at a low point to which the liquid waste are drained
a. Canal c. tank
b. Sump d. cistern
283. The water test for drainage system shall be at least:
c. 5 ft head c. 25 psi
d. 5 psi d. 10 ft head
284. A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its entire length:
a. may exceed the maximum horizontal length limited by code
b. will be a better workmanship job
c. will increase venting efficiency
d. will reduce the cost of installation
285. What device is used at the end of a suction pipe to prevent the water in the system
from running back into the source of supply when the pump is not operating?
a. gate valve c. glove valve
b. foot valve d. ball valve
286. What is the standard length of fire hose?
a. 15m c. 23m
b. 20m d. 30m
287. What pressure is required to test water supply system?
a. 100 percent of used water pressure c. 150 percent of used water
pressure
b. 200 percent of used water pressure d. 300 percent of used water
pressure
288. A storm drain sometimes located under the basement floor within the walls of the
building
a. inside storm drain c. outside storm drain
 b. house sewer d. inside sewer
289. These pipes are installed to remove wastewater and water-borne wastes from
plumbing fixtures.
c. sanitary drainage pipes c. storm drainage pipes
d. drainage fittings d. vent pipes
290. A toxic substance that may be present in water which may have laxative effect on an
individual
a. Sodium c. zinc
b. Chlorine d. sulfate
291. A system of collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of sewage.
a. sewage disposal system c. public sanitary sewer system
b. sewage treatment system d. drainage system
292. As provided in the code and recommended by health authority, what is the minimum
number of chamber in a septic tank?
a. one (1) c. three (3)
b. two (2) d. four (4)
293. Which of the following fittings is considered and used in sanitary drainage system?
a. wye branch c. nipple
b. straight tee d. union
294. When installing a horizontal branch in a sanitary piping system, what should be
provided at the upper end of such pipe?
a. trap c. bend
b. wye d. cleanout
295. Which of the following is considered a permissible type of trap?
a. full S trap c. grease trap
b. bag trap d. bell trap
296. Turbidity may be associated with what characteristic of water?
a. chemical c. biological
b. physical d. radiological
297. A type of water filtration process that removes iron or manganese, chlorine chemically
oxidizes the iron and manganese
a. pressure sand filter c. fine filtration
b. slow sand filter d. diatomaceous earth filter
298. It has an outside thread on one end and inside thread on the other; used to connect
pipes that are perpendicular to each other.
a. street elbow c. elbow reducer
b. straight elbow d. eccentric elbow reducer
299. Which of the following is not a part of typical septic tank?
a. invert elevation c. manhole
b. digestive chamber d. fixture group
300. What is the minimum inlet (invert elevation) between the inlet and the outlet of a septic
tank?
a. 0.025 m c. 0.075 m
b. 0.05 m d. 0.10 m
301. Water with any material or substance that affects the quality of water and affects the
health of an individual
a. contaminated water c. polluted water
b. grey water d. black water
302. A valve in which the flow of fluid is controlled by a rotating drilled ball.
a. gate valve c. butterfly valve
b. float valve d. ball valve
303. The following are examples of plumbing fixtures except:
a. Soap holder c. waterless urinal
b. bathtub d. roof drain
304. In a trap, it is the lowest portion of the inside top surface of the channel through the
trap. What is it?
a. crown weir c. inlet
b. dip d. outlet
305. Which of the following is considered a plumbing appurtenances?
a. vacuum breaker c. tap
b. water closet d. swimming pool
306. Where can you find a flushometer valve installed?
a. Urinal c. lavatory
b. Bathtub d. shower
307. Water which comes from discharges of laundry trays, lavatories, bathtubs, etc.
a. black water c. contaminated water
 b. grey water d. hard water
308. What property of water is characterized as its ability to stick to itself and pull itself
together? It can be demonstrated on a dripping tap where water clings to outlet of tap
and forms a tiny globule before it falls.
a. capillary action c. absorption
b. dissolving ability of water d. surface tension
309. Hardness in water can be observed in the following ways except ___.
a. inability to produce lather
b. deposition of scale
c. when using soap, it easily produces bubbles
d. water tends to become slimy
310. What do you call iron that is present in water?
a. ferrous bicarbonate c. sulfur dioxide
b. sodium chloride d. ferric chloride
311. In the coliform group of bacteria, e. coli is present in fecal matters as well as those bird
and other animals. What does the e in e. coli mean?
a. Entamooba c. excreta
b. Escherichia d. Estrada
312. Siamese connection with 150mm diameter.
a. 2 way c. 4 way
b. 3 way d. 5 way
313. This is a process whereby salt content in water is removed thereby rendering water
potable. It is done by heating seawater then pumping water into low pressure vessels
where water is partially vaporized. Water vapor is then condensed and turned into
potable water. What do you call this process?
a. Desalting c. condensation
b. Evaporation d. desalination
314. What is the most common type of water distribution system? This method is
dependent on the pressure provided by water main and involves a minimum number
and type of component such as overhead water tank and pressure tank.
a. direct (pressure) system c. hydropneumatic system
b. upfeed and gravity distribution system d. upfeed (pump) system
 315. The process of removing suspended matter in water along with some discoloration
using hydrated sulfate or commonly called alum to foam a gelatinous substance; also
known as flocculation.
a. Filtration c. irradiation
b. Aeration d. coagulation
316. What fits into a bell or hub?
a. Spigot c. thread
b. Fitting d. fixture
317. The following are examples of drainage fittings except ___.
a. Double sanitary tee c. wye combination
b. 1/8 bend d. 1/4 bend
318. A kind of trap seal loss resulting from change in temperature. It usually happens when
fixture is not always used.
a. Backpressure c. siphonage
b. Evaporation d. capillary action
319. Another term for slop sink.s
a. slop hopper c. lavatory
b. cleaner sink d. laundry tub
320. A well, usually less than 100 feet deep, dug with the use of earth augers
a. driven well c. bored well
b. drilled well d. dug well

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