SPLBE – MASTER PLUMBER 2015 15.

A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other

liquids
1. Which of the following types of fixtures can be served by a CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK
combination waste and vent system?
Sinks 16. The best solder for brazing/soldering joints
95-5 tin antimony

2. Increasing vents by one pipe size will: 17. The most common type of PVC and steel type based on their wall
allow vents of longer lengths thickness is rated as.
schedule 40
3. _____________ may be used either for the collection of water 18. Flux can only be used in brazing process when
without consideration of pressure, or for storing water under air Brazing copper to brass
pressure or under a static head for future distribution by pneumatic
or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced concrete, 19. Plumbing pipe color coded in Aqua-Blue stripe or band is
stainless steel or plain steel. identified as
CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK potable water pipe
4. How much is the plumbing permit fee for one lavatory in excess of 20. Water for domestic use comes from these source except
the one unit minimum sea water
required? Follow the National Building Code.
A. 6.00 21. A male adapter is
B. 4.00 external thread
C. 2.00
D. 1.00 22. Every exposed trap must
be self-cleaning
5. A valve known as a stop is a:
A. full port valve 23. What do you call this valve installed at the solution line of a pump
B. restrictive port design to prevent the loss of prime of the pump?
C. non directional valve foot valve
D. rising stem design
24. Turbidity may be associated with what characteristic of water?
6. A kind of plastic pipe which has excellent chemical, crush and fire physical
resistance, high impact and tensile strength and is nontoxic; used for
hot and cold water applications. 25. The effective thread length of a 3/4" diameter screwed steel
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipe is.
A. 1 1/4" long
7. A 4” diameter stainless steel pipe is 26.5 m (86.9 feet) in length B. 1/2" long
and requires hangers to be placed at 1.6 m (5.25 feet) intervals. How C. 1" long
many hangers are required to support the pipe with hangers at both D. 3/4" long
ends of the run?
16 26. Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is
the most critical utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal
8. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be reduced in size in the Solvent"
direction of flow? Water
This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point
27. Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and
9. This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be water purification, which can cause corrosion of non-ferrous pipes
pumped away from a particular area. A pump used to remove water and Rusting & clogging of steel pipes, which is the best solution for
that has accumulated in a water collecting sump pit, this problem?
SUMP PUMP Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to
achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
10. What procedure is used to determine if additional PPE is required
for a specific task on a jobsite? 28. In back to back fixture connection, the following maybe used
Complete a hazard assessment. except ____.
double tapped tee
11. Advantage of Using Rain water is?
Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system 29. When silt and dirt is removed from water, the process is called
filtration
12. The valve for controlling two or more outlet in a cold water supply
line maybe a: 30. The minimum quantity for flushing urinal
A. Rising stem gate valve 2 gallons
B. Heavy duty globe valve
C. Ground key valve 31. To complete a PEX, PEX connection, the fitting is inserted into the
D. Non-rising stem globe valve PEX tubing and
crimped
13. Cast Iron piping 10 ft in lengths installed horizontally, shall be
supported at intervals not more 32. An operating gate valve
than. A. uses a rubber washer
10 ft B. uses a lever handle
C. makes it acceptable for gas
14. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of D. none of the above are correct
cold water daily with peak demand. What is the maximum hot water
probable hourly demand? 33. A tapered pipe thread used in the plumbing industry complies
(3600÷24hrs= 150L/h x 80% DF = 120L/h) with
A. national pipe thread standards
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B. straight pipe thread standards
C. standard pipe threads standards
D. beveled pipe thread standards

34. These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters
(100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is
lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.
DUG WELLS

35. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?

flushometer

36. What would happen if there were no air supply from the vent on
the roof?
Waste water would not flow out. 50. The abbreviation NPS refers to:
pipe size (Nominal Pipe Size)
37. What would be the result of a partially plugged bypass orifice in a
flushometer? 51. When installing glass piping; if one end needs to be field cut, the
Long flush cycle. ends should be joined
bead to plain
38. Six equally spaced lav’s are to be installed along a wall that is 530
cm long and will be vented with dual vents. Determine the center to 52. A material not listed in the code for use in water piping is?
center distance between vents if the fixtures are each 51 cm wide. aluminum
(1 vent serving 2 lavs, 6 lavs = 3 vents. 530/3=177)
53. Which one of these fixtures has the highest fixture unit rating?
39. On a private domestic water system, what would the usual cut-in Water closet
and cut-out pressures be set at?
207 kPa and 345 kPa / 30 psi and 50 psi 54. The most common and widely used gate valve?
Solid Wedge
40. What is the common type of water distribution system? This
method is dependent on the pressure provided by the water main &
involves a minimum and type of components such as overhead tank
& pressure tank.
upfeed & gravity distribution system

41. What is the principal function of the expansion tank in a hot water
system?
It allows the volume of the water in the system to change to maintain
working pressure.

42. What is the length of pipe to be removed when cutting out a

section of an existing cast iron building drain to insert an MJ wye?
1/4 to 1/2 in. longer than the wye.
55. An air conditioner that discharges 0.05 L/s of condensate into a
43. How is ABS pipe cut? floor drain, would equate to how many fixture units?
Square to provide full joining surface. 2 (1 FU = 0.025 L/s)

44. What is required when installing long, straight horizontal or 56. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation
vertical runs of copper domestic hot water piping? in the vicinity. It makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts
Expansion joints as the pump riser.
JETTED WELL
45. What determines the minimum size of the suction pipe of a well
pump? 57. When using a Hilti powder actuated fastening tool, the device fails
Size of the inlet opening of the pump to fire when the trigger is pulled. The first thing you should do is?
keep the tool in position and wait 30 seconds
46. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included
Hydration 58. A sewer ditch is to be 148 feet long, the pipe is to be installed with
a 2% grade. What would
47. The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a the total amount of fall be?
surface against the pull of gravity 35-1/2 in.
CAPILLARITY (2%=×/148*12" × = 35.52")

48. A toilet seat used in a public washroom must be 59. The two most common sizes of pipe wrenches used by plumbers
elongated type today
18" and 24"
49. A vent pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent
stack to prevent pressure changes in the stacks is a: 60. Copper pipes are sized..
yoke vent 1/8 bigger than their inside diameter

61. Expiration of plumbing permit if suspended or abandoned for

period of..
120 days (4 months)

62. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass through a wall. How
large a diameter hole is required to be cut?
6.5”
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(pipe diameter+thickness+insulation)—0.75 inch thickness
63. What is the smallest plumbing fixture used as the basis in
determining the fixture unit value?
lavatory or wash basin
64. A _______ is used to connect with galvanized pipe.
coupling
A coupling (or coupler) (used in piping or plumbing) is a very short
length of pipe or tube, with a socket at one or both ends that allows
two pipes or tubes to be joined, welded (steel), brazed or soldered
(copper, brass etc.) together.
Pipe nipple is a length of straight pipe with male threads on both ends.
It is one of the most popular category of pipe fittings. It is a connector
or a coupling threaded on both ends. Pipe nipples are used to allow
plumbing to be connected to a water heater or other plumbing. They
are used to fit straight end hose or pipe. A combination of pipe nipples
are recommended for low-pressure discharge and suction service for
various compatible liquids and not for compressible products like air,
nitrogen or steam.
Dielectric unions are used to join pipes made from dissimilar metals
to avoid electrolysis, which leads to corrosion and pipe failure.
This union is made from galvanized steel and lead-free brass.
Plumbing codes in all states require the use of dielectric unions when
connecting dissimilar metals.
Push-fit connector
65. ______ means a drain pipe serving as a receptor for the
discharge wastes from indirect or local waste piping.
Stack
66. Flowing stream of water has the tendency to purify itself. Which
term is not applicable in purification?
Dilution
Sedimentation - the process of settling or being deposited as a
sediment.
Infiltration is the process by which water on the ground surface enters
the soil.
Dilution is the process of decreasing the concentration of a solute in
a solution, usually simply by mixing with more solvent like adding
more water to a solution.
Aeration is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with
or dissolved in a liquid or substance.
67. In a modern efficient drainage system, is a sink trap really
necessary?
It is essential
68. A_________ is an artificial rod installed in a water heater to
protect tank from corrosion.
anode rod
The dip tube is a plastic pipe that travels from the cold water inlet
down to the bottom of the tank. The purpose of the dip tub is to
deposit the cold water coming in to the tank at the bottom, where it
is heated. As the water is heated it rises to the top where it exits the
tank through the hot water outlet.
69. What is a bridge in a plumbing system?
meeting point of the two subsystems
70. For a wall-hung urinal must be at least (from wall to urinal center)
12 inches
71. What force would be exerted on the gate of a closed 6” gate valve
if the water pressure acting on it measured 46 Psig?
1300
(F= Pressure x Area......F = (46lb/in^2) x (3.1416 x 3 x 3) = 1300.622 lb)
72. What is the allowable distance between the trap arm and the
vent if the fixture has a trap arm diameter of 32 mm?
0.76 m
73. The maximum spacing of horizontal hanger for 1/2inch cpvc piping
is
3 feet
74. What degree of pressure is required to ensure smooth drainage?
not a matter of pressure
75. _______ means that portion of a drain system that consists of a
series of pipes that transport water from one area to another
without providing detention.
Conveyance system
When drinking water piping connects to various plumbing fixtures or
water utilizing equipment a cross-connection is created. If improperly
protected, contamination can result when a backflow event occurs;
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allowing contaminates to reverse flow from the fixture/equipment
back into the drinking water piping.
76. What is the color marking of copper tube for medical purposes?
Blue and Green
77. Are there major differences between sewer and septic systems in
your home?
They are very similar
78. What will be the best kind of pipe for underground drains within
the building?
cast iron pipe
79. A 4” cast iron pipe with 1” insulation is to pass through a wall. How
large a diameter hole is required to be cut?
6.5”
(pipe diameter+thickness+insulation)—0.75 inch thickness
80. A common heat source for indirect water heater
Oil
81. Which does not apply to the plumbing system?
Smoke tight
82. What is that valve recommended for installation that call for
throttling (flow regulation)?
globe valve
A globe valve, different from ball valve, is a type of valve used for
regulating flow in a pipeline, consisting of a movable disk-type
element and a stationary ring seat in a generally spherical body.
A gate valve should always be either fully open or fully closed. The
main difference is in the form of the inner elements and the form of
the flow inside the valves. In addition, the gate valve may have a
rising or non rising stem while the globe valve is typically a rising stem
design.
A ball valve is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow,
perforated and pivoting ball to control flow through it. It is open when
the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is pivoted 90-
degrees by the valve handle.
A check valve, clack valve, non-return valve, reflux valve, retention
valve or one-way valve is a valve that normally allows fluid to flow
through it in only one direction. Check valves are two-port valves,
meaning they have two openings in the body, one for fluid to enter
and the other for fluid to leave.
gate valve - it is a linear motion valve used to start or stop fluid flow.
In service, these valves are either in fully open or fully closed position.
When the gate valve is fully open, the disk of a gate valve is
completely removed from the flow. Typically for on/off control rather
than flow regulation. Because of their ability to cut through
liquids, gate valves are often used in the petroleum industry.
A gate valve can be defined as a type of valve that used a gate or
wedge type disk and the disk moves perpendicular to flow to start or
stop the fluid flow in piping.
A gate valve is the most common type of valve that used in any
process plant. It is a linear motion valve used to start or stop fluid
flow. In service, these valves are either in fully open or fully closed
position. When the gate valve is fully open, the disk of a gate valve is
completely removed from the flow. Therefore virtually no resistance
to flow. Due to this very little pressure drops when fluid passes
through a gate valve.
To achieve proper sealing, when the valve is fully closed, 360° surface
contact is required between disk and seats.
Gate valves should not be used for regulation or throttling of flow
because accurate control is not possible. The high velocity of the flow
in the partially open valve may cause erosion of the disc and seating
surfaces and also creates vibration and noise.
A manually operated valve with its outlet opening oriented at right
angles to its inlet opening; used for regulating the flow of a fluid in a
pipe.
83. The drainage system in the building should be designed,
constructed and maintained as to guard against fouling, deposits of
solids and clogging. What feature should be provided to make the
maintenance efficient and effective?
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adequate cleanouts prevents contamination should the public drinking water system's
pressure drop.
84. What are the most common causes of sink blockages?
grease and hair

85. Which of the fixture need to be provided with individual vent to

avoid the transmittal or surge effect to other fixture trap connected
to a branch drain.
bathtub

86. A man weighing 70 kg jumps on a raft with an area of 4 sq. meter

that is floating on a fresh water lake. Find the rise of the raft.
1.75 cm
A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that blends hot water
(X = [(70kg*9.81m/s^2 ) /( 9810N/m^3 * 4m^2 )]*100) with cold water to ensure constant, safe shower and bath outlet
temperatures, preventing scalding.
87. Upon completion of the plumbing installation and before ____
approval is given, the plumbing inspector shall inspect the work.
Final

88. How many eight bends (1/8 bend) are required to make a 45 deg.
turn?
360 / 8 = 45

89. What is the color of PPR (polypropylene random copolymer)

It depends on the manufacturer

90. The plumber shall have present the proper _____ for making the
tests, and shall furnish such assistance as may be necessary in 95. ______ means the portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive
making the inspection. the end of another pipe of the same diameter for the purpose of
Apparatus making a joint.
Bell / hub
91. means a type of stationary holding tank used to collect and hold
wastewater discharges generated by an individual camping trailer or 96. This is used for basement or underground public restroom
recreational vehicle. wherein a vent stack may not be possible to extend 3 meters above
a. Campsite receptor the ground, as it may constitute a hazard and is unsightly.
b. Catch basin Utility Vent
c. Camping unit transfer container
d. None of the above *latrine Relief vent. A branch from the vent stack, connected to a horizontal
branch between the first fixture branch and the soil or waste stack,
92. ______ means a type of sewage pump which macerates (softens) whose primary function is to provide for circulation of air between
wastewater consisting in part of sewage. the vent stack and the soil or waste stack.
Sewage grinder pump

Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the

raw sewage into a slurry before passing it through the discharge line

Typically, in residential applications, sewage (including soft solids up

to 2" in diameter) is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system
or a septic tank. A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of the
sewage basin. The basin itself is placed at or below the floor level of
the basement.

A loop vent is a type of drain designed to be used in areas where

Effluent pumps are used when the water being pumped may contain
solids up to 3/4” in diameter. Typical examples are mound-type septic
systems, elevated septic system drain fields, laundry discharge
and sump or grey water removal.
A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated
in a water-collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basements
of homes
traditional piping isn't feasible
A loop vent is a way of venting the trap installed in an island sink. Since
all drains need to be ventilated to allow for sewer gas to escape
instead of building in the pipe. The loop vent allows gas to flow up the
pipe as the water flows down the pipe. The loop creates a vacuum
that pulls gas away from the water as water runs on the other side. a
loop vent allows this to happen without needing a flat vent.

93. Which of the following is considered to be the best method for

connecting an indirect waste to a sanitary drainage system?
Air break

94. ______ 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.
Bedpan washer hose

A vacuum breaker is an attachment commonly placed on a bibcock

valve or toilet or urinal flush valve, that prevents water from being
97. _____ means the accumulated floating solids generated during
siphoned backward into the public drinking water system. This
the biological, physical or chemical treatment, coagulation or
sedimentation of wastewater.
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Scum with a plunger. It is also sometimes called a toilet
jack.
Sludge is a semi-solid slurry that can be produced from a range of
industrial processes, from water treatment, wastewater treatment or
on-site sanitation systems.

98. The plumbing code is used to:

explain why plumbing installations may vary

99. HWT is a common abbreviation for a:

Water heater
112. This is the term for a decorative metal trim shield or
100. When flow controls are installed on gas piping, they_________. flange located underneath a faucet handle. It covers the
Must be accessible hole in the wall or fixture as well as the faucet stem.
Escutcheon
101. _____ means an excavation which receives domestic
wastewater by means of a drain system without
pretreatment of the wastewater and retains the organic
matter and solids permitting the liquids to seep from the
excavation.
Cesspool

102. A ____ inspection shall be made when the plumbing

system is roughed−in and before fixtures are set.
Final

103. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub or

shower located together on the same floor level.
Three-quarter bath

104. _____ means a method of venting 2 to 8 traps or

trapped fixtures without providing an individual vent for
each trap or fixture.
Circuit vent

105. Gray water is a type of waste water that comes from:

Sinks, showers, and bathtubs

106. What is that term with reference to the load producing

effect on the plumbing system for different kind of
plumbing fixtures?
Fixture unit

107. ______ means a pipe or channel outside a building

which conveys storm water from the roof or gutter drains
to a storm drain, storm sewer or to grade.
Leader

108. How can you get to know the drainage system better?
Examine the pipes under your house or in the basement.

109. What is the depth of the building sewer when

installed?
0.3 m

110. Water heaters, hose bibs, sill cocks are normally

protected from backflow with________.
vacuum breaker

111. _____ means an accessible opening in a drain system

used for the removal of obstructions.
Cleanout

Plumbing auger A plumber's snake or drain snake is

a slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs
in plumbing. The plumber's snake is often
reserved for difficult clogs that cannot be loosened

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