MASTER PLUMBING

The combination of sanitary sewerage and storm

water is:
a. Sewer line
b. Septage line
c. Septic tank
d. Combine sewage
The combination of sanitary sewerage and storm
water is:
a. Sewer line
b. Septage line
c. Septic tank
d. Combine sewage
1 psi is equivalent to a water head of
a. 2.31 psi
b. 3.52 psi
c. 2.50 psi
d. 3.9 psi
1 psi is equivalent to a water head of
a. 2.31 psi
b. 3.52 psi
c. 2.50 psi
d. 3.9 psi
The top cover and the manhole of a septic tank
usually extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration.
a. 15 cm
b. 10 cm
c. 5 cm
d. 20 cm
The top cover and the manhole of a septic tank
usually extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration.
a. 15 cm
b. 10 cm
c. 5 cm
d. 20 cm
A septic tank is a water tight receptacle for which
the sewage is digested than a biological action
mainly by microorganism.
a. Facultative bacteria
b. Aerobic bacteria
c. Anaerobic bacteria
d. enzymes
A septic tank is a water tight receptacle for which
the sewage is digested than a biological action
mainly by microorganism.
a. Facultative bacteria
b. Aerobic bacteria
c. Anaerobic bacteria
d. enzymes
Code specifies that a sufficient hanger which
supports any piping system must be:
a.) accessible
b.) of acceptable strength
c.) approved same size as pipe used
d.) light weight, easy to install and anti- sagging
Code specifies that a sufficient hanger which
supports any piping system must be:
a.) accessible
b.) of acceptable strength
c.) approved same size as pipe used
d.) light weight, easy to install and anti- sagging
Basis unit of length of the SI system:
a. Inch
b. Yard
c. Foot
d. Meter
Basis unit of length of the SI system:
a. Inch
b. Yard
c. Foot
d. Meter
_______ that portion of a fixture drain between a
trap and the vent.
a.) crown weir
b.) dip of the trap
c.) trap seal
d.) trap arm
_______ that portion of a fixture drain between a
trap and the vent.
a.) crown weir
b.) dip of the trap
c.) trap seal
d.) trap arm
It includes the discharge from latrine, urinals,
bathrooms, kitchens and stables is called:
a. Refuse
b. Wet refuse
c. Sewage
d. Waste water
It includes the discharge from latrine, urinals,
bathrooms, kitchens and stables is called:
a. Refuse
b. Wet refuse
c. Sewage
d. Waste water
Means by which infectious agents are transported in
causing disease. Water, food, insect and inanimate
object may be vehicles of infection, insects or
rodents are sometimes
a. Vehicle of inspection
b. Host
c. Vector
d. Person to person
Means by which infectious agents are transported in
causing disease. Water, food, insect and inanimate
object may be vehicles of infection, insects or
rodents are sometimes
a. Vehicle of inspection
b. Host
c. Vector
d. Person to person
Applied to a specific disease when it normally
prevails in locality and does not fluctuate markedly
from the normal expected mergence in the
commonly
a. Endemic
b. Pandemic
c. Communicable disease
d. Epidemic
Applied to a specific disease when it normally
prevails in locality and does not fluctuate markedly
from the normal expected mergence in the
commonly
a. Endemic
b. Pandemic
c. Communicable disease
d. Epidemic
Soil pipe is the part of the drainage system, which
conveys waste water containing organic waste,
whereas waste pipe is apart that conveys waste
containing.
a. Acid
b. Salt
c. Other element soluble in water
d. All of these
Soil pipe is the part of the drainage system, which
conveys waste water containing organic waste,
whereas waste pipe is apart that conveys waste
containing.
a. Acid
b. Salt
c. Other element soluble in water
d. All of these
The unit of kinematics viscosity in metric system
a. Poise
b. Sq. ft per sec
c. Sq. m per sec
d. None of the above
The unit of kinematics viscosity in metric system
a. Poise
b. Sq. ft per sec
c. Sq. m per sec
d. None of the above
The total relationship of man to physical, biological,
socio-economic and socio-cultural environment as it
affects human well being
a. Public health
b. Environmental health
c. Sanitation
d. Environmental study
The total relationship of man to physical, biological,
socio-economic and socio-cultural environment as it
affects human well being
a. Public health
b. Environmental health
c. Sanitation
d. Environmental study
It includes the urea, proteins and amino acids is
a. Non-nitrogenous compound
b. Odour
c. Nitrogenous compound
d. All of the above
It includes the urea, proteins and amino acids is
a. Non-nitrogenous compound
b. Odour
c. Nitrogenous compound
d. All of the above
Bacteria which has no function in sewage treatment
a. Non- aerobic bacteria
b. Pathogenic bacteria
c. Facultative bacteria
d. Aerobic bacteria
Bacteria which has no function in sewage treatment
a. Non- aerobic bacteria
b. Pathogenic bacteria
c. Facultative bacteria
d. Aerobic bacteria
It is temperature at which water vapor forms above
liquid fuel.
a. Power point
b. Fire point
c. Flash point
d. Boiling point
It is temperature at which water vapor forms above
liquid fuel.
a. Power point
b. Fire point
c. Flash point
d. Boiling point
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
b. Force pump
c. Lift pump
d. Suction pipe
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
b. Force pump
c. Lift pump
d. Suction pipe
The physical characteristics of sewage is
determined by:
a. Turbidity
b. Color
c. Odor
d. All of the above
The physical characteristics of sewage is
determined by:
a. Turbidity
b. Color
c. Odor
d. All of the above
A pump used in underground
a. Surface pump
b. Submersible pump
c. Piston pump
d. Centrifugal pump
A pump used in underground
a. Surface pump
b. Submersible pump
c. Piston pump
d. Centrifugal pump
Study of the distribution of the disease or condition
in a population
a. Public health
b. Environmental Sanitation
c. Epidemiology
d. Environmental health
Study of the distribution of the disease or condition
in a population
a. Public health
b. Environmental Sanitation
c. Epidemiology
d. Environmental health
The property of a fluid whereby its own molecule
are united or attracted to each other is:
a. Ideal fluid
b. Pilot tube
c. Cohesion
d. Adhesion
The property of a fluid whereby its own molecule
are united or attracted to each other is:
a. Ideal fluid
b. Pilot tube
c. Cohesion
d. Adhesion
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
b. Exact speed
c. Transition speed
d. Same speed
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
b. Exact speed
c. Transition speed
d. Same speed
A 4-inch bronze caulking ferrule must have a min.
length of:
a.) 4"
b.) 5"
c.) 4-1/2"
d.) 3-12"
A 4-inch bronze caulking ferrule must have a min.
length of:
a.) 4"
b.) 5"
c.) 4-1/2"
d.) 3-12"
What is the estimated liters per day of
waste/sewerage flow rates if the type of occupancy
is public swimming pools?
a.) 18.9/person
b.) 11.4/person
c.) 37.9/person or 5gal/person
d.) 26.5/person
What is the estimated liters per day of
waste/sewerage flow rates if the type of occupancy
is public swimming pools?
a.) 18.9/person
b.) 11.4/person
c.) 37.9/person or 5gal/person
d.) 26.5/person
In plumbing, the unobstructed vertical distance
through the free atmosphere, between faucet
supplying water and the flood level rim of a fixture is
called ______
a. Air gap
b. Airline
c. Flushing lane
d. Goose neck
In plumbing, the unobstructed vertical distance
through the free atmosphere, between faucet
supplying water and the flood level rim of a fixture is
called ______
a. Air gap
b. Airline
c. Flushing lane
d. Goose neck
What is that fittings so installed in plumbing system
to prevent passage of air, gas and some vermin
through the pipe?
a. Trap
b. Check valve
c. Flap valve
d. Gate valve
What is that fittings so installed in plumbing system
to prevent passage of air, gas and some vermin
through the pipe?
a. Trap
b. Check valve
c. Flap valve
d. Gate valve
NPCP mandates that joints and connection in the
plumbing system be gastight and watertight for:
a.) the working pressure available
b.) the pressure required by test
c.) any flactuation of pressure
d.) the intended use
NPCP mandates that joints and connection in the
plumbing system be gastight and watertight for:
a.) the working pressure available
b.) the pressure required by test
c.) any flactuation of pressure
d.) the intended use
Construction of septic tank should be located at a
distance away from the source of water supply to
prevent sanitation
a. 15 meters
b. 10 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 5 meters
Construction of septic tank should be located at a
distance away from the source of water supply to
prevent sanitation
a. 15 meters
b. 10 meters
c. 20 meters
d. 5 meters
It is compartment in the septic tank usually
extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration
a. Leaking chamber
b. Sedimentation chamber
c. Chlorination chamber
d. Sewage chamber
It is compartment in the septic tank usually
extended above the surface of the ground to
overcome surface water infiltration
a. Leaking chamber
b. Sedimentation chamber
c. Chlorination chamber
d. Sewage chamber
In term of discharge, one fixture unit represent the
flow rate approximately:
a. 4.75 gal
b. 5.2 gal
c. 7.48 gal
d. 6.5 gal
In term of discharge, one fixture unit represent the
flow rate approximately:
a. 4.75 gal
b. 5.2 gal
c. 7.48 gal
d. 6.5 gal
The retention period or the time for which
suspended matters in septic tank would settle and
stabilize is:
a. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 18 hours
d. 30 hours
The retention period or the time for which
suspended matters in septic tank would settle and
stabilize is:
a. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 18 hours
d. 30 hours
Which sources of water supply that was not used in
the older days?
a. Rain
b. Spring and wells
c. Creeks and rivers
d. Centralized treatment of reservoir
Which sources of water supply that was not used in
the older days?
a. Rain
b. Spring and wells
c. Creeks and rivers
d. Centralized treatment of reservoir
The soil branch piping installed in horizontal run
must be supported by substantial iron hanger at
close interval to prevent sagging, approximate a
distance
a. 1.50 meters apart
b. 2.00 meters apart
c. 1.00 meters apart
d. 3.50 meters apart
The soil branch piping installed in horizontal run
must be supported by substantial iron hanger at
close interval to prevent sagging, approximate a
distance
a. 1.50 meters apart
b. 2.00 meters apart
c. 1.00 meters apart
d. 3.50 meters apart
Pipe is one of the oldest plumbing materials and
very suitable for
underground installation, but never recommended
to convey water
human consumption because it is poisonous:
a. Copper pipes
b. Lead pipes
c. Clay pipes
d. Bituminous pipe
Pipe is one of the oldest plumbing materials and
very suitable for
underground installation, but never recommended
to convey water
human consumption because it is poisonous:
a. Copper pipes
b. Lead pipes
c. Clay pipes
d. Bituminous pipe
Clauked-on floor flanges for water closets, must
have a minimum caulking depth of ________.
a.) 1 inch
b.) 1-1/2 inches
c.) 2 inches
d.) 2-1/2 inches
Clauked-on floor flanges for water closets, must
have a minimum caulking depth of ________.
a.) 1 inch
b.) 1-1/2 inches
c.) 2 inches
d.) 2-1/2 inches
What is vertical distance between the dip and crown
weir of the trap?
a. Trap seal
b. Crown air
c. Leader
d. Bleeder
What is vertical distance between the dip and crown
weir of the trap?
a. Trap seal
b. Crown air
c. Leader
d. Bleeder
The movement of water through the surface of a soil
and into the soil below the surface is...
A. Storm meter run off
B. Depression
C. evaporation
D. Infiltration
The movement of water through the surface of a soil
and into the soil below the surface is...
A. Storm meter run off
B. Depression
C. evaporation
D. Infiltration
Piping which shall not be installed under or within 2
ft at any building or structure is...
A. Cast Iron
B. Plastic
C. Copper
D. Asbestos Cement
Piping which shall not be installed under or within 2
ft at any building or structure is...
A. Cast Iron
B. Plastic
C. Copper
D. Asbestos Cement
NPCP states that all materials used in the
installation of a plumbing and drainage system must
conform to:
a.) manufacturer's standards
b.) approved maximum standards
c.) approved minimum standards
d.) all alternative materials available
NPCP states that all materials used in the
installation of a plumbing and drainage system must
conform to:
a.) manufacturer's standards
b.) approved maximum standards
c.) approved minimum standards
d.) all alternative materials available
The Administrative Authority may approve alternate
materils that are not specifically defined in NPCP,
providing that:
a.) the designer will asumme full responsibility for
the specified material
b.) the manufacturer's instructions for installation
are adhered to
c.) minimum standard's are equal
d.) the Code is not applicable
The Administrative Authority may approve alternate
materils that are not specifically defined in NPCP,
providing that:
a.) the designer will asumme full responsibility for
the specified material
b.) the manufacturer's instructions for installation
are adhered to
c.) minimum standard's are equal
d.) the Code is not applicable
All plumbing fixtures listed below are included under
the definition of a plumbing unit except;
a- lavatory
b- urinal
c- water meter
d- water closet
All plumbing fixtures listed below are included under
the definition of a plumbing unit except;
a- lavatory
b- urinal
c- water meter
d- water closet
What is the diameter of soil stack serving 5 WC in
private?
A. 65 mm
B. 75 mm
C. 100 mm
D. 125 mm
What is the diameter of soil stack serving 5 WC in
private?
A. 65 mm
B. 75 mm
C. 100 mm
D. 125 mm
Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation
Unit of heat energy required to raise the
temperature of 1 lb. of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
A. BTU
B. Thermocouple
C. Static Pressure
D. DWV
Sanitation, Plumbing Design & Installation
Unit of heat energy required to raise the
temperature of 1 lb. of water 1 degree Fahrenheit.
B. BTU
B. Thermocouple
C. Static Pressure
D. DWV
A city of 25,000 uses 15 gallons of water per day
per capita. If it is required to raise this water 150
feet, what is the required capacity of motor in
horsepower?
A. 9hp
B. 10hp
C. 11hp
D. 12 hp
A city of 25,000 uses 15 gallons of water per day
per capita. If it is required to raise this water 150
feet, what is the required capacity of motor in
horsepower?
A. 9hp
B. 10hp
C. 11hp
D. 12 hp
A line that meets a plane but is not perpendicular to
it, in relation to the plane
a. Parallel line
b. Diagonal line
c. Bisector
d. Oblique
A line that meets a plane but is not perpendicular to
it, in relation to the plane
a. Parallel line
b. Diagonal line
c. Bisector
d. Oblique
An underground water service is installed using
thrust blocks. What additional method could be
used to restrain the joints?
A. Compression coupling.
B. Companion flange.
C. Continuous rodding.
D. Flared coupling.
An underground water service is installed using
thrust blocks. What additional method could be
used to restrain the joints?
A. Compression coupling.
B. Companion flange.
C. Continuous rodding.
D. Flared coupling.
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. 3/4" of total length is 30 ft
D. 1" to allow future expansion
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. 3/4" of total length is 30 ft
D. 1" to allow future expansion
A slow draining of water from a fixture down a
plumbing system indicates a poor venting system.
This poor venting system is caused by:
A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the
pipe
C. Wrong choice of vent type
D. Inadequate drain pipe
A slow draining of water from a fixture down a
plumbing system indicates a poor venting system.
This poor venting system is caused by:
A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack
B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the
pipe
C. Wrong choice of vent type
D. Inadequate drain pipe
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
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
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:

long sweep bend

tee
wye fitting
all of these
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:

long sweep bend

tee
wye fitting
all of these
The bacteria in sewage are mostly:

a-anaerobic
b-parasitic
c-saprophytic
d-pathogenic
The bacteria in sewage are mostly:

a-anaerobic
b-parasitic
c-saprophytic
d-pathogenic
The pipe that is remarkable for hot water lure
installation:

a. Copper pipes
b. Brass pipes
c. Stainless pipes
d. Synthetic pipes
The pipe that is remarkable for hot water lure
installation:

a. Copper pipes
b. Brass pipes
c. Stainless pipes
d. Synthetic pipes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Scupper drain
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. Scupper drain
Disinfection of drinking water is done to remove
a. Bacteria
b. Color
c. Odor
d. Turbidity
Disinfection of drinking water is done to remove
a. Bacteria
b. Color
c. Odor
d. Turbidity
10. A type of valve which should be used only
wide open or fully closed

Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Reducing valve
d. Throttle valve
10. A type of valve which should be used only
wide open or fully closed

Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Reducing valve
d. Throttle valve
11. 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
11. 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
11. 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:

Scum
b. Sledge
c. Sludge
d. smudekne
11. 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:

Scum
b. Sledge
c. Sludge
d. smudekne
12. How do you connect pump in series?

a. Different RMP
b. Same gpm
c. Same horsepower
d. Different pressure
12. How do you connect pump in series?

a. Different RMP
b. Same gpm
c. Same horsepower
d. Different pressure
13. Determine the water nature through acidity or
alkalinity is;

pH value
b. color meter
c. pH meter
d. none of the above
13. Determine the water nature through acidity or
alkalinity is;

pH value
b. color meter
c. pH meter
d. none of the above
14. 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
14. 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
15. Instrument used to measure the water flow

a. Venturi meter
b. Pressure gauge
c. Dynamometer
d. Pitot tube
15. Instrument used to measure the water flow

a. Venturi meter
b. Pressure gauge
c. Dynamometer
d. Pitot tube
16. Pour index horsepower is how many foot lbs
per minutes
a. 30,000
b. 33,000
c. 33,333
d. 30,333
16. Pour index horsepower is how many foot lbs
per minutes
a. 30,000
b. 33,000
c. 33,333
d. 30,333