UAP CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

PRE-BOARD EXAM IN UTILITIES

NAME/ID NO. ____________________________________ SCHOOL: __________ SCORE: _________

PLUMBING AND SANITARY ENGINEERING

SITUATION 1
A proposed residence is to be designed as a bungalow in an urban setting where the water pressure in the area is at
80psi. The family who will be occupying requires the installation of T&B for the following target users: The couple
(husband and wife), the children (2 boys and 1 girl), immediate family member who takes care of the kids while the
couple is at work, and a household maid.
1. How many T&Bs would you recommend?
a. 4 (one for the couple, one for the kids, one for the immediate family member and one for the maid)
b. 3 (one for the couple, one for the kids, and one for the maid)
c. 2 (one for the couple, immediate family member and one for the maid)
d. 1 (common to all since it is only a bungalow)
2. What fixtures will you install for the T& B?
a. LAV, WC & SH.H with faucet for water containers
b. LAV, WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH.H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. LAV, WC & BT (shower head is automatically integrated with the BT installation)
3. If you are to provide a T&B for the couple, what would you recommend?
a. LAV, WC & SH.H with faucet for water containers
b. LAV, WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH.H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. LAV, WC & BT (shower head is automatically integrated with the BT installation)
4. If you are to install a T&B for the maid, what would you recommend?
a. LAV, WC & SH.H with faucet for water containers
b. LAV, WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH.H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
5. How many plumbing units are required for the above residence?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
6. What is the best location for a T&B?
a. Placed relative to an external building envelope
b. Placed within the bedrooms for easy access among the family members
c. Placed between the bedrooms for easy access among the family members
d. Placed near the kitchen for easy access among the family members
7. If you are to provide a T&B for the maid, where should it be located?
a. Inside the maids room for privacy
b. Adjacent to the kitchen for common use
c. Does not matter; the maid can use the T&B of the family members
d. Adjacent to the T&Bs of the family members
8. What is the common pipe material that you will recommend for this project?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. G.I
d. PPR
9. Where will you locate the laundry area for this project?
a. Integral to a Utility Room
b. Outside of the building at the rear portion of the lot
c. Adjacent to the maids room
d. Near carport
10. If you are to provide hose bibbs, where will you locate these?
a. mid portion of the length of the carport
b. rear portion of the lot
c. front lawn area
d. both a and c
11. What type of faucet will you recommend for the kitchen sink?
a. Compression cock
b. Hose bibb
c. Gooseneck faucet
d. Pop-up type faucet
12. Water for domestic use in urban setting is usually obtained from
a. wells
b. springs
c. City mains
d. All of the above
13. What pipe material would you recommend for the cold water line?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. G.I
d. HDPE
14. What pipe material would you recommend if hot water line is required?
a. Brass or copper
b. uPVC
c. PPR
d. HDPE
15. What pipe material would you recommend for the sanitary line?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. C.I.P.
d. HDPE
16. What pipe material would you recommend for the storm water line?
a. Steel pipe
b. PVC
c. RCP
d. HDPE
17. Coming from a MWL, where is the CWL installed?
a. Underground within property line to underfloor connecting to fixture supplies
b. Underground along property line embedded in walls to fixture supplies
c. Under concrete pavement of carport to underfloor of T&Bs
d. All of the above
18. Connecting to a Main Sewer, where is the sanitary sewage coming from?
a. From storm sewers coming from the catch basins
b. from sanitary sewers directly connected to fixture branches
c. from house drain connected to fixture branches
d. from house sewer connected from the house drain relative to fixture branches
19. Where do you dispose storm water from the lot?
a. from catch basins directly to Main Sewers
b. from catch basins directly to Curb Gutters
c. from catch basins directly to Septic Tank Leaching Chamber
d. None of the above
20. Where do you place the water service pipe at lot?
a. near carport alongside of the sanitary pipeline
b. near carport on top of the sanitary pipeline
c. a near property line at the opposite side of the lot away from the sanitary pipeline
d. near the property line near carport alongside of the sanitary pipeline
21. Will you require a booster pump for this project?
a. Yes, if a water cistern is required
b. No, water pressure is satisfactory
c. Depends, if water pressure drops
d. Yes, if an elevated water tank is provided
SITUATION 2
The installation of plumbing materials for the above project requires specifications of pipes, valves and fittings. For a
typical one-wall single unit T&B, you are required to present a Bill of Materials using uPVC pipes and fittings for the
DWV system and for the water supply system.
22. Based on the given illustration, what are the fixtures included?
a. LAV, WC, SH, F.D.
b. KS, WC, SH
c. LAV, WC SH, S.D.
d. LAV, WC, SH.H., S.D.
23. For the WC, what type of fitting is to be used?
a. 90 elbow
b. 45 elbow
c. 1/8 bend
d. 90 bend
24. What fittings are placed to connect from the fixture branch to the individual vent?
a. 90 elbow
b. 45 elbow
c. Single tee
d. Sanitary tee
25. How many p-traps are required for this installation?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. none
26. What type of cleanout is applicable for this installation?
a. WCO
b. FCO
c. COF
d. none of the above
27. For the CWL connections, what fitting is installed at the upper end of the Shower water supply?
a. 90 elbow
b. 45 elbow
c. 1/8 bend
d. 90 bend
28. What regulating valve will you install at the WC fixture supply?
a. Check Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
29. What regulating valve will you install at the LAV fixture supply?
a. Check Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
30. For the Shower Valve, what would you recommend as an alternative should a hot water line is not provided?
a. Check Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
31. What will be the size of the fixture drain of the LAV?
a. 1
b. 1
c. 2
d.
32. What will be the size of the fixture trap of the FD?
a. 1
b. 1
c. 2
d.
33. What is the height of the branch vent from the fixture branch?
a. 1.50m
b. 1.20m
c. 0.90m
d. 1.10m
34. What is the height of the shower head?
a. 1.50m
b. 1.80m
c. 2.10m
d. 2.40m
35. To prevent leaks from the jointing of threaded plastic pipes what is being used?
a. Teflon tape
b. Electrical tape
c. Solvent cement
d. Elastomeric sealing gasket
36. If water hammering is experienced in water pipes, what would be the recommended solution?
a. provide PRV
b. use blow-off
c. use vacuum breaker
d. install an air chamber
37. What pipe is to be used for the water fixture branch?
a. 1
b. 1
c. 2
d.
38. What pipe is to be used for the shower fixture supply?
a. 1
b. 1
c.
d.
39. What pipe is to be used for the toilet fixture supply?
a. 3/8
b. 1/8
c.
d. 1/4
40. What pipe is to be used for the sanitary fixture branch?
a. 2
b. 3
c .4
d. 6
41. What pipe is to be used for the WC?
a. 2
b. 3
c .4
d. 6
42. Where do you locate the floor drain at shower area?
a. at center of the shower floor area
b. at rear portion of the shower area
c. trajectory to the flow of the water from SH.H
d. none of the above
43. How many liters of water is dispensed if water closet is used for urinating?
a. 3 liters
b. 1.5 gallons
c. 6 liters
d. 2 gallons
44. What water saving feature is best for the water closet?
a. Use a Dual-Flush type WC
b. Use non-potable water for flushing coming from a water cistern
c. Use non-potable water for flushing coming from a leaching chamber
d. Use a washdown type of WC
45. What type of pipe is used for a water closet?
a. soil stack
b. soil pipe
c. waste stack
d. waste pipe
46. What type of pipe is used for a shower drain?
a. soil stack
b. soil pipe
c. waste stack
d. waste pipe
47. What type of pipe is used for a sanitary fixture branch?
a. soil stack
b. soil pipe
c. waste stack
d. waste pipe
48. What type of WC will you recommend for this project?
a. Siphon Vortex
b. Reverse Trap
c. Washdown
d. Siphon Jet
49. What type of lavatory will you recommend?
a. self-rimming lavatory
b. wall mounted lavatory
c. above counter lavatory
d. pedestal lavatory
IDENTIFICATION:

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

49. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 1

a. Full Port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
50. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 2
a. Full Port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
51. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 3
a. Full Port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
 Figure 4 Figure 5

52. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 4

a. Full Port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
53. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 5
a. Full Port Valve
b. Check Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
54. Where is a Check Valve placed?
a. Before the water meter
b. After the water meter
c. Placed side by side with the gate valve
d. Placed in every fixture branches
55. Where is a Gate Valve placed?
a. Placed in every fixture branches
b. After the water meter
c. Placed side by side with the check valve
d. Before the water meter
56. What is the purpose of a Gate Vave?
a. used as a stop valve
b. used as a full open valve
c. used as full bore valve
d. all of the above
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
SITUATION 4
A two-storey residence is to be installed with an electrical roughing-in with the following requirements for consideration.
The Ground Floor will have an office for the patron of the house. The kitchen will be equipped with an electric range for
use by the matron of the house. A side terrace linked to the dining area will be used as additional space during special
events linked to the front porch connected to the Living Room and a Guest Room for overnight stay. The Second Floor
will house the Master Bedroom with WIC and T&B. 2 Bedrooms (BBR/GBR) adjacent to a Study/Library Room for the
children. The rooms at the 2F open to balconies where outdoor sceneries can be viewed.
57. How many lighting outlets (minimum) are required?
a. 8 LO/Circuit
b. 10 LO/Circuit
c. 20 LO/Circuit
d. 6 LO/Circuit
58. How many convenience outlets (minimum) are required?
a. 8 CO/circuit
b. 10 CO/Circuit
c. 20 CO/Circuit
d. 6 CO/Circuit
59. How many lighting outlets are recommended for the T&Bs?
a. 1 centrally located at the ceiling of the room
b. 2, one centrally located between the WC and the Shower area, the other at lavatory on top of the mirror
c. 3 one for each fixture area
d. 4-5 Los for aesthetic purposes
60. How many convenience outlets are placed in the T&B?
a. 1 located near the lavatory
b. 2 located at lavatory and shower area
c. 2 located at lavatory for electric appliances and probable exhaust fan, 1 for shower area for portable water heater
d. none of the above
61. If a boiler is required, where should this be located?
a. Near kitchen (outside location)
b. Near T&B (outside location)
c. Inside the kitchen cabinet below the sink
d. Inside the T&B below lavatory counter
62. What independent circuit appliances can be found in the kitchen area?
a. Ref. Range, Microwave Oven
b. Ref, Range, Boiler, Water Pump
c. Ref, Range
d. Range, Microwave
63. What type of switch is commonly used for lighting?
a. 2-gang
b. 3-gang
c. 1-gang
d. 4-gang
64. What type of convenience outlet is commonly used for appliances?
a. single
b. duplex
c. triplex
d. extension outlets
65. What is the minimum required no. of convenience outlets per area/room?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
66. What is the mounting height of a lighting switch?
a. 1.20m
b. 1.50m
c. 1.40m
d. 1.80m
67. What is the mounting height of a convenience outlet?
a. 0.20m
b. 0.50m
c. 0.40m
d. 0.30m
68. What is the power service given to a household by MERALCO?
a. 50Hz, 210VAC, SP
b. 50Hz, 230VAC, SP
c. 60Hz, 115VAC, SP
d. 60Hz, 230VAC, SP
69. What is the fixture unit given to a lighting outlet?
a. 100 watts
b. 800 watts
c. 200 watts
d. 150 watts
70. What is the fixture unit given to a convenience outlet?
a. 100 watts
b. 300 watts
c. 200 watts
d. 180 watts
71. What is the equivalent wattage for 1HP?
a. 740 watts
b. 750 watts
c. 746 watts
d. 745 watts
72. Where is the best location for the Electric Meter?
a. In front of main door
b. Wall adjacent to main entry
c. Concrete pedestal pole at property line
d. Column of gate for pedestrian
73. How is the Service Entrance cable attached for tapping?
a. From secondary line of MERALCO to point of attachment via weatherhead cap
b. From primary line of MERALCO to point of attachment via pipe sleeve
c. From secondary line of MERALCO to point of attachment via RSC
d. From secondary line of MERALCO to point of attachment via 3-spool bracket
74. What pipe material is used as a raceway for the Service Entrance Cable?
a. Rigid Steel Conduit
b. Electric Metallic Tubing
c. Flexible Non Metallic Tubing
d. Slate
75. From the raceway, where does the feeder run through?
a. to the ceiling
b. through the wall
c. underground
d. underfloor
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: VERTICAL TRANSPORTATIONS
SITUATION 5
A medium rise commercial condominium is to be constructed within the Central Business District of Makati. The
building exterior is enveloped with curtain wall and aluminum cladding as its aesthetic feature. The lower part of the
building will house commercial/rentable stalls. Its podium will contain facilities and amenities like the Administration
area, restaurants, gym, spa, swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall. 3 levels of basements are to be provided for
utilities and services including parking slots for tenants and guests. Thus, the building would require vertical
transportations for easy access of the tenants and users.
76. What type of elevator would you recommend for use by passengers?
a. Hydraulic
b. Electric
c. Scenic
d. Freight
77. For heavy cargoes, what type of elevator is recommended?
a. Hydraulic
b. Dumbwaiter
c. Passenger
d. Freight
78. What type of escalator is recommended for the commercial area of the building?
a. parallel
b. multiple parallel
c. crisscross
d. combination
79. If a restaurant is situated at the GF and is requested to serve several Function Rooms at the upper floors, what will
be your recommendation for ease of access?
a. Provide moving ramp
b. Provide service elevator
c. Provide dumbwaiter
d. Provide freight elevator
80. If the restaurant has a second floor or a mezzanine level, what would you recommend for use?
a. Provide ramp
b. Provide service elevator
c. Provide dumbwaiter
d. Provide service stairs
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: HVAC
SITUATION 6
For the above project, air conditioning system will be an integral utility system to provide for the comfort level for the
tenants and the users. Several considerations are being evaluated to determine what type of AC system is appropriate
for use.
81. For the tenants occupying the upper floors, what type of AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
82. For the supermarket occupying the rear of the GF, what type of AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
83. For the spaces located at the podium area, what type of AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
84. To distribute air from the cooling source, what AC element is used for a split type AC?
a. copper tubing
b. ducts
c. pipes
d. all of the above
85. What architectural element is necessary if VAV is to be used?
a. Provide parapets for the outside unit
b. Provide roof deck
c. Provide Mechanical Room
d. Provide a balcony
ACOUSTICS & LIGHTING
86. Resilient floor finishes provide varying degrees of impact transmission. In comparison to sound transmission by a
bare concrete floor, what would you recommend to best reduce transmitted sound?
a. composition tiles on concrete floors
b. cork tile
c. thick carpet
d. none of the above
87. Standard paint and wallpaper have high absorptive value.
a. Yes
b. No
c. Depends on the thickness of the material
d. Sometimes
88. Which among these places of assembly have the most critical noise requirements?
a. auditoriums
b. theaters
c. concert halls and opera houses
d. houses of worship
89. An excellent solution for especially noisy apparatus such as refrigeration compressors is
a. separate its location farthest from the building being served
b. cover the equipment with insulation material
c. use a separate equipment foundation that rests on the ground and is independent of the building structure
d. all of the above
90. If the equipment is to be located on upper floors, what would be the best recommendation to reduce sound
transmission?
a. use carpets
b. use rubber matting
c. use concrete pad
d. use vibration isolators
The color of light source and the objects to be illuminated within a space is an important facet of the lighting quality.
Careful color selection can reduce eye fatigue, lift spirits, and improve production quality and quantity.
91. What colors are considered warm and stimulating?
a. blue and green
b. red and green
c. purple and pink
d. red, orange and yellow
92. This color is particularly cheerful and improves mental clarity
a. red
b. green
c. yellow
d. blue
93. These promote coolness and calmness
a. blue and green
b. red and green
c. purple and pink
d. red, orange and yellow
94. This promotes healing
a. red
b. green
c. yellow
d. blue
95. This is conducive to relaxation and tranquility
a. red
b. green
c. yellow
d. blue
96. These include mercury vapor, metal-halide and high and low-pressure sodium lamps
a. Fluorescent
b. Incandescent
c. High-Intensity Discharge
d. CFL
97. Used for interior: decorative down lights
a. Metal Halide
b. HPS
c. LPS
d. CFL
98. Used for parking areas, general outdoor, roadway/tunnel
a. Metal Halide
b. White-HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. CFL
99. For Sports Arena
a. Metal Halide
b. White-HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. CFL
100. For outdoor signages
a. Metal Halide
b. HPS
c. LPS
d. CFL

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