Sanitation Plumbing Design and Installation – Set 1

reviewhenyo January 12, 2018 Sanitation Plumbing Design and Installation – Set 12018-02-
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1. A plumbing permit is required for the replacement of which of the following?

A. Water closet
B. Water heater
C. Bathing unit
D. Faucet

Answer: B. Water heater

A plumbing permit is not needed for the direct replacement of any plumbing fixture, except for a
water heater. However, if a fixture location is changed, a permit is required. In other words, you
can remove a toilet and replace it with a new one without the need for a permit. But, if you move
the closest flange in any way, a permit is required. This is true for all plumbing fixtures.

2. The provisions for licensing are determined by which of the following:

A. State Board of Plumbing

B. Authority having jurisdiction
C. Plumbing inspector
D. The responsible master plumber

Answer: B. Authority having jurisdiction

The authority having jurisdiction determines the provisions for licensing. State Plumbing Boards
determine requirements and provide testing of qualified applicants to become licensed. Plumbing
inspectors enforce codes adopted by the AHJ.

3. Which of the following is suitable for testing a DWV system for leaks?

A. Air
B. Water
C. Smoke
D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

It is common for modern DWV systems to be tested with air. In the old days water was the most
common means of testing. When there is a leak that cannot be found easily, smoke can be used to
expose the leak location. Smoke is not used as a primary test methoD. Air is the test medium of
choice. The testing of a DWV system is to be conducted for a minimum of 15 minutes. The
minimum test pressure is required to be 10 pounds per square inch (PSI). If only underground
plumbing is being tested there must be one riser that is at least ten feet above the main plumbing
system.
4. All pipe used in plumbing applications will have all of the following markings except:

A. Pressure rating in psi

B. Nominal pipe size
C. Length of pipe
D. Manufacturer’s brand name

Answer: C. Length of pipe

Some pipe manufacturers list measurement in one foot increments when rolls of pipe are 100′ or
over, but do not list increments on joints of 21′, 20′ or less. Brand names, psi rating, and nominal
pipe size are required.

5. What is the likely height of a handicap toilet?

A. 13 inches
B. 15 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 22 inches

Answer: C. 18 inches
Handicap toilets are available with heights that include 16 inches, 18 inches and 20 inches.
Eighteen inches is the most common height of a standard handicap toilet.

6. What is the minimum unobstructed opening of egress when a shower door is installed for a
typical shower?

A. 22 inches
B. 24 inches
C. 28 inches
D. 30 inches

Answer: A. 22 inches
The minimum unobstructed opening of egress for a shower door installed on a typical shower is
22 inches.

7. Which of the following is considered to be the best method for connecting an indirect waste to
a sanitary drainage system?

A. Air gap
B. Air break
C. Both a and b are equal
D. None of the above

Answer: A. Air gap

An air gap is believed to be superior to an air break for the protection of an indirect wastepipe
from back siphonage. Due to the nature of installation there is more risk of a backflow occurring
with an air break. Since air breaks have discharge piping entering a receptor it is feasible to
have the sanitary drain become clogged and back up, which could result in contaminated waste
traveling back to the indirect waste fixture. This is not possible when an air gap is used.

8. The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptor’s flood
rim is _____________________________.

A. 1″
B. ¾”
C. ½”
D. 2″

Answer: A. 1″
Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptors flood rim is
1″.

9. Which of the following types of fixtures can be served by a combination-waste-and-vent

system?

A. Urinals
B. Toilets
C. Sinks
D. Bidets

Answer: C. Sinks
Combination-waste-and vent (CWV) systems do not require independent vents on all fixtures.
Instead of a vertical vent the fixtures approved for a CWV installation are installed with
oversized drains. Due to the larger drain diameter the fixture obtains the needed air for drainage
in the top section of the oversized piping. Urinals, toilets and bidets are not allowed to be
installed on CWV systems.

10. You are connecting two back to back lavatories, two urinals and two water closets to one
horizontal branch. What are the maximum number fixtures that can be connected to a horizontal
branch?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

Answer: D. 8
The plumbing code allows a maximum of eight fixtures connections to a horizontal branch drain.
This is also called a circuit vent.
11. Piping for building drains and horizontal drainage branches require the installation of
cleanouts. Spacing for these cleanouts is determined by the diameter of the drain and other
factors. In this scenario the drain pipe diameter is three inches. This drain has a running length of
77 feet. During this run the pipe takes one 90-degree turn. How many cleanouts are required for
this installation?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6

Answer: B. 3
Drain pipes with diameters of four inches, or less, are required to have cleanouts installed at a
maximum distance of 50 feet apart. In our example this requires two cleanouts for this rule. A
cleanout is also required when the pipe changes direction with an angle greater than 45 degrees.
Since this pipe installation has a 90-degree bend another cleanout is required. Therefore, a total
of three cleanouts are required.

12. One trap arm may serve a total of how many P-traps?

A. 3
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4

Answer: B. 1
Not more than one trap is permitted on a trap arm.

13. Flexible water connections are required to be _________.

A. Readily accessible
B. Accessible
C. Limited to first-floor installations
D. Supported

Answer: B. Accessible
All flexible water connections are required to be accessible. This means that they can be
concealed in a cabinet or behind an access panel, but they must be accessible.

14. Water heaters, hose bibs and sill cocks are normally protected from backflow with ________.

A. An air gap
B. An air break
C. A vacuum breaker
D. A reduced-pressure backflow preventer
Answer: C. A vacuum breaker
Vacuum breakers are normally used to protect water heaters, sill cocks and hose bibs from
backflow dangers.

15. What is the typical amount of grade required per liner foot on a household drainage pipe?

A. 1/8 inch
B. 1/4 inch
C. 3/4 inch
D. 1 inch

Answer: B. 1/4 inch

The amount of grade, also referred to as pitch or fall, for a drain pipe is determined by the size
of the drain pipe. Master plumbers and other design professional establish these elements of a
plumbing system based on the minimum standards required by local code requirements. As a
general rule-of thumb, the proper amount of grade for a drain up to 4-inches in diameter is .25
inch per liner foot.

16. What will result when a 4 inch pipe is reduced in size in the direction of the flow?

A. The waste will travel faster which will allow for better cleaning of the pipe.
B. This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point.
C. This could cause slugging in the waste system.
D. This will have no affect on the drainage system.

Answer: B. This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point.

At the reduction point, because of the direction of flow, waste can build up which will result in
ping system blockage.

17. In Med Gas systems, the exhaust from vacuum pumps must be discharged into the following:

A. Designated receptor
B. Indirect drain
C. Outdoors
D. Relief vent

Answer: C. Outdoors
Exhaust must be discharged outdoors in a way which will minimize the hazard of noise
and contamination to the environment.

18. Flux can only be used in the brazing process when:

A. Brazing copper to brass

B. Brazing copper to copper
C. Not allowed
D. Both a and b

Answer: A. Brazing copper to brass

Flux may only be used to braze dissimilar metals.

19. Where is the maximum allowable working pressure of a storage tank and water heater
required to be shown?

A. In the installation guide

B. Stamped in the metal
C. On a permanently attached plate
D. Either b or c

Answer: D. Either b or c
Such markings shall be in an accessible position outside of the tank, permanently affixed.

20. The minimum depth thickness for a water heater drip pan is __________________________.

A. 1″
B. 1.5″
C. 3/4″
D. 2″

Answer: B. 1.5″
1.5″ is the minimum depth size for a drip pan.

21. Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must be ________.

A. Measured
B. Flow controlled
C. Filtered
D. Monitored

Answer: C. Filtered
Any gray water going into a gray-water collection reservoir is required to be filtered. This is
required as a means of blocking solids from entering the collection reservoir. While the fixtures
allowed for the recycling of gray water should not be transporting solids there is always a
possibility the some type of solid could find its way into the drainage water. The filters stop these
impurities from reaching the collection of gray water that will be recycled.

22. What is the maximum amount of time that gray water is allowed to be retained for use to
flush a toilet or urinal?
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. 96 hours

Answer: C. 72 hours
The maximum allowable time for the retention of gray water that will be used to flush toilets or
urinals is 72 hours. Holding water for long periods of time can result in the growth of bacteria.
This bacteria is not wanted in the plumbing system. For example, green water in a toilet tank is
not appealing and could present health hazards. When a gray water recycling system is sized
properly the water retained in a collection reservoir would be balanced to the fixtures served
and the normal daily use of the fixtures will draw down from the reservoir often enough to avoid
prolonged water storage.

23. Gas piping installed in a laundry chute ____________.

A. Must be secured at maximum intervals of 6 feet

B. Must be protected from damage in the normal course of use of the chute
C. Is required to be installed with only vertical pipe sections
D. Is a code violation

Answer: D. Is a code violation

Gas piping in not allowed to be installed in laundry chutes, dumbwaiters, air-circulating ducts
or elevators. The chutes, shafts and ducts can transport gas to various locations in a building if a
leak should occur. Therefore, it is inappropriate to install gas piping in a location that could
distribute gas beyond the location of the leak.

24. When flow controls are installed on gas piping, they _____________.

A. Must be accessible
B. Must not contain sediment traps
C. Must be equipped with a leak-limiting device
D. Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the supply pressure

Answer: D. Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the supply pressure
Flow controls on gas systems are installed to keep the operating pressure of the system lower
than the supply pressure for the system. These devices prevent excessive pressure from the
distribution system. They must be approved and suitable both the inlet and outlet gas pressure
for the application. The flow controls must be readily accessible.

25. What is the angle made when you offset a sewer with a 1/8 bend?

A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 72°
D. 90°
Answer: A. 45°
Degree of Angle = Fitting x 360 Degrees
Degree of Angle = 0.125 x 360 Degrees
Degree of Angle = 45 degrees

26. What is the total force in pounds on a 6 inch diameter test plug with a water head of 15 feet?

A. 3.00 psi
B. 4.25 psi
C. 6.51 psi
D. 7.20 psi

Answer: C. 6.51 psi

psi = Height x Amount of pressure exerted at base of a one foot stack
psi = 15 x .434
psi = 6.51

27. Waste pipe is classified into two ways, according to the type it serve, direct waste as one
terminal solidly joined to the plumbing system, whereas indirect waste has terminal drain pipes
simply empty into the;

A.Plumbing system
B.Environment
C.Canal
D. None of these

Answer: D. None of These

28. Pipe fitting are intended to make change direction, turn and offset, but their use must be
planned carefully so that waste within the line have free passage, the fitting use in vertical to
horizontal changes of direction is:

A. long sweep bend

B. tee
C. wye fitting
D. all of these

Answer: A. long sweep bend

29. The bacteria in sewage are mostly:

A. anaerobic
B. parasitic
C. saprophytic
D. pathogenic
Answer: A. anaerobic

30. The pipe that is remarkable for hot water lure installation:

A. Copper pipes
B. Brass pipes
C. Stainless pipes
D. Synthetic pipes

Answer: A. Copper pipes

31. A state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity.

A. Health
B. Vital statistics
C. Fitness
D. Statics

Answer: A. Health

32. The rate of flow of liquid measured per unit of time, usually gpm or lps.

A. Capacity
B. Static rate
C. Flow rate
D. Pump rate

Answer: C. Flow rate

33. Corrosion in pipe, what is the by-product of chemical reaction of oxidation in forming
ferrous oxide or rust is covered by the action of:

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Sulfur oxide
C. Methane gas
D. All of these

Answer: A. Carbon dioxide

34. What is that receptacle installed at corner wall that collect rain water from a balcony

A. Downspout
B. Bee-hive roof drain
C. Roof drain
D. Fixture

Answer: D. Fixture

35. Disinfection of drinking water is done to remove

A. Bacteria
B. Color
C. Odor
D. Turbidity

Answer: A. Bacteria

36. A type of valve which should be used only wide open or fully closed

A. Gate valve
B. Globe valve
C. Reducing valve
D. Throttle valve

Answer: A. Gate valve

37. Drinking fountain or bubbler when they are located in the building may be connected to the
pipe that terminate into:

A. Soil pipe
B. Waste pipe
C. Wet vent
D. Vent tank

Answer: B. Waste pipe

38. The non-soluble materials which is the end product after biological action of bacteria in
waste and what settles at the bottom of the septic tank is called:

A. Scum
B. Sledge
C. Sludge
D. smudekne

Answer: C. Sludge

39. How do you connect pump in series?

A. Different RMP
B. Same gpm
C. Same horsepower
D. Different pressure

Answer: B. Same gpm

40. Determine the water nature through acidity or alkalinity is;

A. pH value
B. color meter
C. pH meter
D. none of the above

Answer: A. pH value

41. The volume of a liquid passing through a cross section of a stream in unit time is called:

A. Steady flow
B. Uniform flow
C. Continuous flow
D. discharge

Answer: D. discharge

42. Instrument used to measure the water flow

A. Venture meter
B. Pressure gauge
C. Dynamometer
D. Pitot tube

Answer: A. Venture meter

43. Pour index horsepower is how many foot lbs per minutes

A. 30,000
B. 33,000
C. 33,333
D. 30,333

Answer: B. 33,000
44. What is required when cast iron pipe and fittings of different sizes are to be joined or
connected?

A. Gasket
B. Nipple
C. An increaser or reducer
D. Union patent

Answer: C. An increaser or reducer

45. What is the fixture unit of 18 storey dormitory building with 6 bathroom group on every floor
with class 2

A. 763
B. 765
C. 756
D. 645

Answer: C. 756

46. What is the recommended size of service pipe approved by MWSS for a 2 storey residential
house?

A. 1 ¼” ø -31 mm
B. 1” ø -25 mm
C. ½” ø – 12 mm
D. ¾” ø – 19 mm

Answer: D. ¾” ø – 19 mm

47. What is the cause of object desirable taste and odor of water

A. mineral
B. nitrogen
C. oxygen
D. algae

Answer: D. algae

48. How does the safety features of a service hot water system works?

A. Automatically
B. Electrically
C. Mechanically
D. Manually

Answer: A. Automatically

49. What is the minimum size of water supply for water closet flush valve type?

A. ½ inch
B. 1 inch
C. 1 ½ inch
D. ¾ inch

Answer: A. ½ inch

50. How do you measure the rainfall intensity?

A. Inches/ hr
B. Inches/ min
C. Inches/ sec
D. Inches/ day

Answer: A. Inches/hr