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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 concrete, stainless or
plain steel.
(a) water dam
(b) cofferdam
(c) water tank
(d) Cistern/ cistern tank
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withdrawn using manual or mechanical means such as draw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) pits
(b) fox holes
(c) NOTA
(d) wells
3. Which is not one of the components of plumbing?
(a) Water Supply Distribution System
(b) Electrical Piping System
(c) Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
(d) Storm Drainage System
4. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?
(a) faucet
(b) NOTA
(c) gate valve
(d) flushometer
5. What can discharge directly to the sewer system?
(a) ashes
(b) building sewer
(c) oil and grease
(d) NOTA
6. Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and
absorb additional oxygen for better taste
(a) aeration
(b) sedimentation
(c) filtration
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(d) chlorination
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
material are sand and gravel
(a) sedimentation
(b) filtration
(c) distillation
(d) purification
8. Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in
concrete basins in order to remove the finer suspended
particles
(a) sedimentation
(b) filtration
(c) coagulation
(d) flocculation
9. Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not
included?
(a) hydration
(b) precipitation
(c) evaporation
(d) condensation
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) dug
(b) bored wells
(c) drilled wells
(d) jetted wells
11. UPVC means:
(a) plasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe
(b) fluoride polyvinyl chloride pipe
(c) unplasticized polyvinyl chloride pipe
(d) polyvinyl chloride pipe
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12. Underground container for waste matter, a covered

underground tank or well for the collection of waste matter and
water, especially sewage.
(a) sewage tank
(b) sump pit
(c) cistern
(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
discoloration of water and bad taste,
What is the best solution for this?
(a) sedimentation
(b) filtration
(c) boiling
(d) aeration
14. To reduce water hammer?
(a) put noise reduction to absorb noise that will be created by
the pipes
(b) additional pipe vent
(c) an additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the
riser to give air pressure which absorb it
(d) buy a hammer made with wood
15. To insure leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use a
lead liquid or ,______, tape around the thread before tightening
the fittings
(a) electrical
(b) teflon
(c) packaging
(d) solvent
16. This water source is often in springs and wells as a source
of water.
(a) rain water
(b) ground water
(c) NOTA
(d) natural water
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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) NOTA
(b) turbine pump
(c) jet (ejector) pump
(d) sump pump
18. This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into
the Earth to form underground deposits
(a) aquifers
(b) cistern
(c) well
(d) soil bearing
19. This 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) submersible pump
(b) lift pump
(c) force 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) check valve
(b) gate valve
(c) angle valve
(d) globe valve
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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 side but is tightly closed by the force of
reverse flow.
(a) check valves
(b) gate valves
(c) globe valves
(d) angle valves
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
(a) bored wells
(b) dug 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 in 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) NOTA
24. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in
columns., Which is not the reason?
(a) the gas emitted will deteriorate concrete
(b) cracks and leaks cannot be detected
(c) the size of the columns will be larger
(d) pipes will interfere with the reinforcing bars
25. The pipe from the public water main source of water supply
to the building served?
(a) water riser
(b) distribution pipe
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(c) main service pipe

(d) service pipe
26. The other physical properties of water is the ability to climb
up a surface against the pull of gravity
(a) heat absorption
(b) dissolving ability
(c) capillarity
(d) surface tension
27. The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together
(a) dissolving ability
(b) surface tension
(c) heat absorption
(d) capillarity
28. It is less aesthetic than aeration but more certain oxidation
process. It is used commonly in cooling tower treatment.
(a) aeration
(b) ozonation
(c) coagulation
(d) sedimentation
29. Requires more elaborate equipment depending in the
geology of the site. Used for drilling oil and can reach up to
1000 meters in depth.
(a) dug wells
(b) shore wells
(c) drilled wells
(d) bore wells
30. Refers to the public water system laid underground along
the streets where the house service is connected.
(a) water source
(b) reservoir
(c) main service
(d) water main
31. Used to measure the kinetic energy created by pump
(a) pump head
(b) NPSHa
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(c) pump load

(d) NPSHr
32. Generate high rotational velocities then convert the
resulting kinetic energy of the liquid to pressure energy
(a) centrifugal pump
(b) submersible pump
(c) reciprocating pump
(d) turbine pump
33. It produces high head, low flow rate and suitable for high
viscosity application.
(a) piston pump
(b) dynamic
(c) reciprocating pump
(d) positive displacement
34. It increases in energy converted to gain in pressure energy
when the liquid is allowed to pass through an increase area.
(a) reciprocating pump
(b) positive displacement
(c) piston pump
(d) dynamic
35. Physical process in which the sediment particles collide
with each other and stick together
(a) flocculation
(b) sedimentation
(c) coagulation
(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) machine
(b) motor
(c) pump
(d) propeller
37. One end is 0.30m and the other end is 0.90m long. This
prevent the pipe from snapping when the soil settles.
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(a) ball cock

(b) long neck
(c) gooseneck
(d) corporation cock
38. NAMPAP means?
(a) NOTA
(b) National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
(c) National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines
(d) National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines
39. Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to
the water in order to attain a desired degree of disinfection.
(a) sedimentation
(b) chlorination
(c) flocculation
(d) filtration
40. The volume of liquid passing through a cross section of a
stream in unit time is called?
(a) continuous flow
(b) uniform flow
(c) discharge
(d) steady flow
41. Instrument used to measure the water flow.
(a) pressure gauge
(b) dynamometer
(c) pitot tube
(d) venturi meter
42. Pour index horsepower is how many foot pounds per
minutes
(a) 33 000
(b) 30 333
(c) 30 000
(d) 33 333
43. Is the art of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses
in buildings & bringing the supply substances &/ or ingredients
and removing them
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(a) source distribution

(b) mechanics
(c) NOTA
(d) plumbing
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) drainage system
(b) NOTA
(c) sewage system
(d) water supply and distribution system
45. Vitrified clay pipes when used as building drain or sewer
should be ,________, below finish ground level
(a) 0.50 m
(b) 0.20 m
(c) 0.30 m
(d) 0.60 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) indirect system
(d) air pressure system
47. Disadvantages of overfeed or gravity system, except:
(a) requires stronger foundation and other structure to carry
additional load of tank and water
(b) water is subject to contamination
(c) high maintenance cost
(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) it is not affected by power interruptions
(c) sanitary due to airtight water chamber
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(d) having compact pumping unit and adaptable air pressure

49. The retention period or the time for which suspended
matters in septic tank would settle and stabilize is:
(a) 72 hours
(b) 12 hours
(c) 36 hours
(d) 24 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) cistern
(c) overhead tank
(d) gravity tank
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) angle valve
(b) ball valve
(c) safety valve
(d) stop 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) reverse osmosis
(b) purified water
(c) distilled water
(d) de-ionized water
53. A process of exchanging "hard" ions for "soft".
Water leaving the sodium-cation exchanger has little hardness,
it contains sodium salts.
(a) distilled water
(b) purified water
(c) reverse osmosis
(d) de-ionized water
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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) purified water
(b) reverse osmosis
(c) distilled water
(d) de-ionized 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) soft water
(b) black water
(c) hard water
(d) grey water
56. A kind water that has not been boiled and may be hard (as
calcium hardened water) or soft as rain water
(a) soft water
(b) hard water
(c) raw water
(d) boiled water
57. These are advantages of vacuum system versus gravity
system, except:
(a) environmentally safe
(b) no possibility of vermin in pipelines
(c) low installation cost
(d) low maintenance required
58. These are disadvantages of vacuum system versus gravity
system, except:
(a) mechanical components-possibility of failure
(b) regular maintenance required
(c) high component cost
(d) always self-cleansing
59. Applicable joint connection for asbestos cement pipe
(a) soldered joint
(b) threaded joint
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(c) solvent cement

(d) mechanical joint
60. PE and PB pipes shall not be threaded
(a) true
(b) maybe
(c) false
(d) NOTA
61. Applicable joint connection of CPVC, except:
(a) mechanical joints
(b) heat fusion joints
(c) solvent cement
(d) threaded 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 concern when using gate valves
(b) it normally operates faster
(c) more cheap than other valves
(d) it controls the full flow of the system
63. A valve usually used in high temperature services.
(a) gate valve
(b) angle valve
(c) plug valve
(d) ball valve
64. A valve usually used in high pressure services.
(a) pinch valve
(b) globe valve
(c) gate valve
(d) angle valve
65. In water piping, female PVC screwed fittings shall be used
with?
(a) plastic male adaptor
(b) plastic male thread
(c) union
(d) plastic male coupling
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66. Which of the following locations do not require installation

of clean out?
(a) at every branch interval of a soil stack
(b) at every end of every soil branch
(c) any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and
over
(d) any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
67. It is the process of removing residual chlorine form
disinfected wastewater prior to discharge into the environment.
(a) dechlorination
(b) super-chlorination
(c) chlorination
(d) prechlorination
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) slope of the drain pipe
(b) size of the drain pipe
(c) developed length of the vent pipe
(d) number of fixture unit
69. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool
air for an even distribution to outlets?
(a) at the trunk ducts
(b) at a practical location at angles and elbows
(c) at the air boot footing
(d) at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet
70. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
(a) 1"
(b) 3/8"
(c) 1/2"
(d) 3/4"
71. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a
residential kitchen?
(a) 2"
(b) 1 3/4"
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(c) 1 1/2"
(d) 1 1/4"
72. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a lavatory?
(a) 2"
(b) 1 3/4"
(c) 1 1/4"
(d) 1 1/2"
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) loop vent
(b) circuit vent
(c) relief vent
(d) yoke 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) air cushion cylinder
(c) gravity tank
(d) elastic sock pressure vessel
75. A kind of pressure vessel 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) air cushion tank
(b) pressure tank
(c) elastic sock pressure vessel
(d) separated air cushion cylinder
76. When installing ejector pump, in what order is it installed?
(a) pump --> ball valve --> check valve
(b) ball valve --> pump --> check valve
(c) pump --> check valve --> ball valve
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(d) check valve --> pump --> ball valve

77. What is the minimum distance between a tub spout and the
flood level rim level of a tub?
(a) 7"
(b) 6 1/2"
(c) 6"
(d) 5"
78. What temperature does a shower valve to be set at?
(a) 120 deg F
(b) 85 deg F
(c) 100 deg F
(d) 115 deg F
79. What is the maximum distance away from a water heater
you can install a shut off valve?
(a) 1.2 m
(b) 1.8 m
(c) 1.5 m
(d) 0.9 m
80. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for
each floor is _______ mm.
(a) 64 mm ( 2 1/2" )
(b) 51 mm ( 2" )
(c) 76 mm ( 3" )
(d) 38 mm ( 1 1/2" )
81. What is the maximum DFU's are allowed on a 2" horizontal
drain line?
(a) 9
(b) 2
(c) 12
(d) 6
82. What is the maximum DFU's are allowed on a 3" horizontal
drain line?
(a) 15
(b) 30
(c) 22
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(d) 20
83. What is the maximum DFU's are allowed on a 4" horizontal
drain line?
(a) 150
(b) 125
(c) 160
(d) 100
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) inside a mechanical/ electrical room
(c) store room
(d) a landing of an enclosed stairway
85. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing
potable water
(a) water distribution pipes
(b) hot or cold water line
(c) water plumbing pipes
(d) water supply lines
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) globe valve
(b) ball valve
(c) angle valve
(d) gate 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 sqm
(a) 132 liters per minute
(b) 126 liters per minute
(c) 112 liters per minute
(d) 155 liter per minute
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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 water supplies to pressurizes tank
(b) on every hose bibb
(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) use of PVC or other plastic pipes
(c) too many fixtures opened simultaneously
(d) insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution
pipe
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) angle valve
(b) globe valve
(c) check valve
(d) ball valve
91. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4" per
feet., The purpose of which is:
(a) to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe
(b) for convenience in installing the pipe
(c) for purpose of economy
(d) to facilitate air movement with lesser air resistance
92. It is a kind of valve which its mechanism for automatic
release of a substance from a boiler, pressure vessel or other
system or other system when the pressure or temperature
exceeds preset limits.
(a) plug valve
(b) foot valve
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(c) angle valve

(d) safety valve
93. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixture when the vent is
installed in front of the last fixture of the battery.
(a) yoke vent
(b) relief vent
(c) circuit vent
(d) stack vent
94. Manually operated valve with its outlet opening oriented at
right angles to its inlet opening.
(a) gate valve
(b) angle valve
(c) foot valve
(d) safety valve
95. A type of check valve and placed at the pumps wet well
(a) foot valve
(b) angle valve
(c) gate valve
(d) safety valve
96. It is an alloy of cast iron & silicon and installed in chemical
laboratories
(a) hub and spigot pipe
(b) ductile cast iron
(c) acid resistant cast iron pipe
(d) centrifugal cast iron pipe
97. It is the cheapest and light weight among the sewer pipes.
It is recommended for house sewer and septic tank.
(a) cast iron pipe
(b) bituminous fiber sewer pipe
(c) vitrified clay pipe
(d) series 600 PVC
98. It is an alloy of cast iron & silicon and installed in chemical
laboratories
(a) hub and spigot pipe
(b) ductile cast iron
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(c) centrifugal cast iron pipe

(d) acid resistant cast iron pipe
99. It is the portion of the roadway section adjacent to the curb
which utilized to convey storm water runoff.
(a) catch basin
(b) gutter
(c) culvert
(d) inlet
100. Closed conduit whose purpose is to convey surface water
under a roadway, railroad or other impediment.
(a) drop inlet
(b) culvert
(c) catch basin
(d) gutter