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1. __________ may be used either for the collection of water without consideration of
pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or under a static head for future
distribution by pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced
concrete, stainless steel or plain steel.
a. Cistern/cistern tank
b. Water tank
c. Water dam
d. Cofferdam
2. ________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or
mechanical means such as draw bucket, pump, etc.
a. wells
b. pits
c. fox holes
d. none
3. Which is not one of the components of plumbing?
a. Water Supply Distribution System
b. Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
c. Storm Drainage System
d. Electrical Piping System
4. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?
a. Gate valve
b. flushometer
c. faucet
d. None of the above
5. What can discharge directly to the sewer system?
?
a. Building Sewer
b. Oil and Grease
c. Ashes
d. None of the above
6. Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen
for better taste.
a. Aeration
b. Sedimentation
c. Chlorination
d. Filtration
7. Water is purified by ___________. In various processes, so as to remove the particles of
vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water, most
commonly used materials are sand and gravel.
a. filtration
b. Purification
c. sedimentation
d. distillation

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8. Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to remove
the finer suspended particles.
a. coagulation
b. flocculation
c. Sedimentation
d. filtration
9. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included?
a. Evaporation
b. Condensation
c. Precipitation
d. Hydration
10. Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation in the vicinity. It
makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump riser.
a. Bored wells
b. Drilled wells
c. Jetted wells
d. Dug wells
11. uPVC means:
a. unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe
b. plasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe
c. polyvinyl chloride pipe
d. fluoride polyvinyl chloride pipe
12. Underground container for waste matter, a covered underground tank or well for the
collection of waste matter and water, especially sewage.
a. cistern
b. Sump pit
c. Sewage tank
d. holding tank
13. Turbidity is another problems of water for water distribution, because silt or mud
in surface or in ground, which can cause of discoloration of water and bad taste, what
is the best solution for this ?
a. Aeration
b. Sedimentation
c. Filtration
d. Boiling
14. To reduce water hammer?
a. put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise that will be created by the pipes
b. an additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air
pressure which absorb it.
c. additional vent pipe
d. buy a hammer made with wood
15. To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid or ______ tape
around the thread before tightening the fittings.
a. solvent
b. teflon

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 c. packaging
d. electrical
16. This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water.
a. Ground water
b. Rain water
c. Natural Water
d. none of the above
17. This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a
particular area. A pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water
collecting sump pit,
a. jet (ejector) pump
b. Turbine pump
c. sump pump
d. none of the above
18. This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form
underground deposits
a. aquifers
b. well
c. cistern
d. soil bearing
19. This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep well pipe enclosed in a casing where
the pump is capable of functioning while submerged.
a. force pump
b. submersible pump
c. lift pump
d. piston pump
20. This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is screwed down to seat between two brass
rings surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is obtained. The inlet and outlet
are in a straight line. This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed position is
desired. Either end may be used as inlet
a. Gate valves
b. Check valves
c. globe valves
d. angle valve

21. These valves are used when it is desired that the flow through a pipe be always in one
direction and there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the opposite direction. One
type has a pivoted flap which is readily pushed open by the pressure of water from one
side but is tightly closed by the force of a reverse flow.
a. Gate valves
b. Check valves
c. globe valves
d. angle valve
22. 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.
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 a. Dug wells
b. Bored wells
c. Driven wells
d. Shore wells
23. There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock by the seashore. The tank is
exposed on low tide, and covered in sea water during high tide. Which of the following
would be an appropriate water proofing for it.
a. water proof all surface, exterior and interior
b. water proof all interior surface except the floor
c. water proof the walls only exterior and interior
d. none of the above
24. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is NOT the
reason?
a. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars
b. The size of the columns will be larger
c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
d. The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
25. The pipe from the public water main or source of water supply to the building served.
a. service pipe
b. main service pipe
c. distribution pipe
d. water riser
26. The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a surface against the pull of
gravity.
a. surface tension
b. heat absorption
c. capillarity
d. dissolving ability
27. The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together
a. surface tension
b. heat absorption
c. capillarity
d. dissolving ability
28. It is less aesthetic than aeration but more certain oxidation process. It is used
commonly in cooling tower treatment.
a. coagulation
b. ozonation
c. sedimentation
d. aeration
29. Requires more elaborate equipment depending on the geology of the site. Used for
drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 meters in depth.
a. bore wells
b. drilled wells
c. shore wells
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30. Refers to the public water system laid underground along the streets where the house
service is connected.
a. main service
b. water source
c. water main
31. Used to measure the kinetic energy created by the pump.
a. pump head
b. pump load
c. NPSHa
d. NPSHr
32. Generate high rotational velocities then convert the resulting kinetic energy of the
liquid to pressure energy.
a. centrifugal pump
b. reciprocating pump
c. turbine pump
d. submersible pump
33. It produces high head, low flow rate and suitable for high viscosity application.
a. positive displacement
b. dynamic
c. reciprocating pump
d. piston pump
34. It increase in energy converted to a gain in pressure energy when the liquid is allowed
to pass through an increase area.
a. positive displacement
b. dynamic
c. reciprocating pump
d. piston pump
35. Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick
together.
a. coagulation
b. flocculation
c. sedimentation
d. aeration
36. ________is a device used to move fluids, such as liquids or slurries. A mechanical
equipment displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action.
a. pump
b. motor
c. propeller
d. machine
37. One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long. This prevents the pipe from
snapping (breaking?) when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]
a. gooseneck
b. corporation cock
c. ball cock
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38. NAMPAP means?
a. National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines
b. National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines
c. National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines
d. none of the above
39. Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to attain a
desired degree of disinfection.
a. chlorination
b. flocculation
c. filtration
d. sedimentation
40. 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
41. Instrument used to measure the water flow.
a. venturi meter
b. pressure gauge
c. dynamometer
d. pitot tube
42. Pour index horsepower is how many foot lbs per minutes.
a. 30,000
b. 33,000
c. 33,333
d. 30,333
43. Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in
buildings & bringing the supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and removing
them
a. source distribution
b. plumbing
c. mechanics
d. none of the above
44. Is plumbing system which carries water from the water source, street main or a pump
to the building and to the various points in the building at which water is used
a. Sewage System
b. Water Supply and Distribution System
c. Drainage System
d. None of the above
Vitrified clay pipes when used as building drain or sewer should be __ below finish
45.
ground level.
a. 0.2 m
b. 0.3 m
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 d. 0.6 m
46. Water is not affected by peak load hours and time needed to replace broken parts does
not affect water supply.
a. Overhead feed / gravity system
b. upfeed system
c. air pressure system
d. indirect system
47. Disadvantages of overfeed or gravity system, except:
a. Water is subject to contamination.
b. High maintenance cost.
c. Requires stronger foundation and other structure to carry additional load of tank &
water.
d. water supply is affected by loss of pressure inside the tank in case of power
interruption
48. What is the main advantages of direct or upfeed in cold water distribution system?
a. eliminate cost of pumps and tanks.
b. sanitary due to airtight water chamber.
c. having compact pumping unit and adaptable air pressure.
d. it is not affected by power interruptions.
49. The retention period or the time for which suspended matters in septic tank would
settle and stabilize is:
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 72 hours
50. It is a tank that makes life easier for the well or booster pump by preventing rapid and
unnecessary pump motor cycling.
a. pressure tank
b. gravity tank
c. overhead tank
d. cistern
51. It is a valve that use a rubber gasket to shut off water flow and must be installed in the
correct direction to work properly.
a. Stop valve
b. Safety valve
c. Angle valve
d. ball valve
52. This is water that has first been turned into steam so that all of its impurities are left
behind. Then through condensation, it is turned back into pure water.
a. distilled water
b. de-ionized water
c. reverse osmosis
d. purified water
53. A process of exchanging “hard” ions for “soft”. Water leaving the sodium-cation
exchanger has little hardness, it contains sodium salts.
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 a. distilled water
b. de-ionized water
c. reverse osmosis
d. purified water
54. This is a system of water purification which allows pre-filtered water to be forced
through a semi-permeable membrane to separate impurities from our drinking water.
a. reverse osmosis
b. distilled water
c. de-ionized water
d. purified water
55. It may contain many trace minerals and chemicals, viruses and bacteria and may be
classified as water which is harder than distilled water.
a. hard water
b. soft water
c. black water
d. grey water
56. A kind of water that has not been boiled and may be hard (as calcium hardened water)
or soft as rain water.

a. soft water
b. boiled water
c. hard water
d. raw water
57. These are advantages of vacuum system versus gravity system, except:
a. low installation cost
b. environmentally safe.
c. no possibility of vermin in pipelines.
d. low maintenance required
58. These are disadvantages of vacuum system versus gravity system, except:
a. high component cost
b. mechanical components – possibility of failure
c. regular maintenance required
d. always self-cleansing.
59. Applicable joint connection for asbestos cement pipe.
a. solvent cement
b. mechanical joint
c. soldered joint
d. threaded joint
60. PE and PB pipes shall not be threaded.
a. true
b. false
c. may be
d. nota
61. Applicable joints connection of cPVC, except:
a. mechanical joints
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 b. solvent cement
c. threaded joints
d. heat fusion joints

62. What is the main reason why globe valve is suitable for throttling services?
a. ball and gate valves tend to vibrate under flow, and erosion is a concern when
using gate valves.
b. it normally operates faster.
c. more cheap than other valves.
c. it controls the full flow of the system.

63. A valve usually used in high temperature services.

a. ball valve
b. gate valve
c. angle valve
d. plug valve
64. A valve usually used in high pressure services.
a. globe valve
b. gate valve
c. angle valve
d. pinch valve
65. In water piping, female PVC screwed fittings shall be used with?
a. plastic male thread
b. plastic male coupling
c. plastic male adaptor
d. union
66. Which of the following locations DO not require installation of a clean out?
a. At every branch interval of a soil stack
b. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
c. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and over.
d. At every end of every soil branch
67. It is the process of removing residual chlorine form disinfected wastewater prior to
discharge into the environment.
a. super-chlorination
b. dechlorination
c. prechlorination
d. chlorination
68. Which criterion is NOT needed in sizing a vent pipe for individual, branch and circuit
vent based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?
a. Developed length of the vent pipe
b. Number of fixture unit
c. Slope of the drain pipe
d. Size of the drain pipe
69. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even distribution
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 a. at the trunk ducts
b. at a practical location at angles and elbows
c. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet
d. at the air boot fitting
70. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
a. 3/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 3/8”
d. 1”
71. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a residential kitchen?
a. 1 1/2”
b. 1 3/4”
c. 1 1/4”
d. 2”
72. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a lavatory?
a. 1 1/4”
b. 1 3/4”
c.. 1 1/2”
d. 2”
73. What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where the
vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the first highest fixture and connects to a main
vent stack?
a. Relief vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Loop vent
d. Circuit vent
74. A tank constructed to special standards to withstand pressure and usually coated
inside with corrosion resistant treatment as the water makes direct contact with the
interior. The air is compressed above the water.
a. air cushion tank
b. Elastic sock pressure vessel
c. Gravity tank
d. air cushion cylinder
75. A kind of pressure vessels used in the hydro-pneumatic pressure system which water
is totally confined in an elastic rubber bag. When water is pump the bag expands,
compressing the air in the cylinder until the pressure switch reaches its setting &
shuts off the motor.
a. separated air cushion cylinder
b. air cushion tank
c. elastic sock pressure vessel
d. pressure tank
76. When installing ejector pump, in what order is it installed?
a. pump, ball valve, check valve
b. ball valve, pump, check valve
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 d. pump, check valve, ball valve
77. What is the minimum distance between a tub spout and the flood level rim level of a
bath tub?
a. 6”
b. 7”
c. 6 ½”
d. 5”
78. What temperature does a shower valve to be set at?
a. 85⁰F
b. 120⁰F
c. 115⁰F
d. 100⁰F
79. What is the maximum distance away from a water heater you can install a shut off
valve?
a. 1.2 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 0.9 m
80. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is ___mm.
diameter.
a. 51 mm (2”)
b. 76 mm (3”)
c. 38 mm (1 1/2”)
d. 64 mm (2 1/2”)
81. What is the maximum DFU’s are allowed on a 2” horizontal drain line?
a. 6
b. 9
c. 12
d. 2
82. What is the maximum DFU’s are allowed on a 3” horizontal drain line?
a. 15
b. 20
c. 22
d. 30
83. What is the maximum DFU’s are allowed on a 4” horizontal drain line?
a. 160
b. 100
c. 125
d. 150
84. The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a standpipe for buildings shall be at
every floor level above the first floor at:
a. at any private room or rentable space
b. storeroom
c. inside a mechanical/electrical room
d. a landing of an enclosed stairway
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85. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water
a. water plumbing pipes
b. water distribution pipes
c. hot or cold water line
d. water supply pipes
86. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves has
gain popularity in plumbing installation today. This is because these valves are
beautiful and are maintenance-free. These valves work by the principle of a:
A. gate valve
B. angle valve
C. ball valve
D. globe valve
87. Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a
residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq. mts.
a. 132 liters per minute
b. 112 liters per minute
c. 155 liters per minute
d. 126 liters per minute
88. It is customary that a full open type of valve is used in several locations in a water
distribution system. Which location in the following list DOES not require one?
a. On every hose bibb
b. On water supplies to pressurized tank
c. On the water service pipe near the source connection
d. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service
89. In a water system with constant water supply supplying series of plumbing fixtures,
water supply drop is experience when the fixtures in the series are simultaneously
opened. Which poor design in the plumbing system causes this?
a. Choice in the system of water distribution
b. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe
c. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
d. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes
90. In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every water heater
requires a full open valve. Which of the following in the list is a full open valve?
a. check valve
b. ball valves
c. globe valve
d. angle valve
91. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4” per feet. The purpose of which
is:
a. for convenience in installing the pipe
b. to facilitate air movement with lesser air resistance
c. for purposes of economy
d. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe
92. It is a kind of valve which its mechanism for the automatic release of a substance
from a boiler, pressure vessel or other system when the pressure or temperature
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 exceeds preset limits.
a. safety valve
b. foot valve
c. angle valve
d. plug valve
93. 1. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front of
the last fixture of the battery.
A. yoke vent
B. circuit vent
C. stack vent
D. relief vent
94. Manually operated valve with its outlet opening oriented at right angles to its inlet
opening.
a. angle valve
b. foot valve
c. safety valve
d. gate valve
95. A type of check valve and placed at the pumps wet well.
a. foot valve
b. angle valve
c. safety valve
d. gate valve
96. It is an alloy of cast iron & silicon and installed in chemical laboratories.
a. ductile cast iron
b. acid resistant cast iron pipe
c. centrifugal cast iron pipe
d. hub and spigot pipe
97. It is the cheapest and light weight among the sewer pipes. It is recommended for
house sewer and septic tank.
a. bituminous fiber sewer pipe
b. vitrified clay pipe
c. cast iron pipe
d. series 600 PVC
d. series 600 PVC
98. It is an alloy of cast iron & silicon and installed in chemical laboratories.
a. ductile cast iron
b. acid resistant cast iron pipe
c. centrifugal cast iron pipe
d. hub and spigot pipe
99. It is the portion of the roadway section adjacent to the curb which utilized to
convey stormwater runoff.
a. gutter
b. inlet
c. culvert
d. catch basin

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100. Closed conduit whose purpose is to convey surface water under a roadway,
railroad or other impediment.
a. culvert
b. drop inlet
c. gutter
d. catch basin

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