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February 2023 Pre Board: Practical Problem and Experience  (100Items)

Why is it that the house sewer is usually the first phase of the plumbing layout that must be
installed?*
1 point

a. To serve as starting point of the house drain

b. Excavation of the building may be drained during inclement weather
c. To be the reference of the building elevation
d. As basis of the basement elevation and plot plan of the building

What is the first step in disassembling a control valve?*

1 point

a. Remove the handle or wheel

b. Remove the stem
c. Remove the packing
d. Remove the packing nut

What type of a joint is a compression coupling?*

1 point

a. Mechanical
b. Illegal
c. Screw
d. Threaded

The factor which is NOT generally considered to be a major cause of accidents is*
1 point

a. Lack of familiarity with a certain job

b. Using inoperative safety devices
c. Working at a very rapid speed
d. Failure to use personal protective devices

Using a 1/8” scale to interpret a blueprint dimension means that 1/8” equals:*
1 point

a. one inch
b. one-eighth
c. one yard
d. one foot
What would you say is the primary purpose of valving?
*
1 point

a. Regulate the flow of fluid through a pipe

b. Connect segments of pipe
c. Direct flow of plumbing system
d. Utilize the water delivered by the water supply main

What do you call the pressure of the water supply near a faucet is wide open and flowing at full
force?*
1 point

a. Controlled
b. Flow
c. Street
d. Static

How is the direction of waste flow indicated on a sanitary plan?*

1 point

a. By position of the fixture to the septic vault

b. By the direction arrows
c. By the slope of the pipe from the higher point to the lower end
d. By the angle of the wyes connecting the branches to the main

What does an air separator do?*

1 point

a. Allows the cold feed and vent connection to be made anywhere as any air drawn into the system is
expelled
b. Is fitted to condensing boilers to allow the condensate to be excelled from the flue gases
c. Allows cold feed and vent connections to be closely grouped in a fully pumped system and permits air
bubbles to
form which simply rise out of the system
d. Prevents boiler noises

What fitting in a water piping system provides an opening to connect a branch pipe at right
angles to the through pipe or main pipe run?*
1 point

a. Tee
b. Elbow
c. Coupling
d. Union

Identify the fitting shown.*

1 point

a. Union
b. Bushing
c. Nipple
d. Coupling

What does C.W.M. in isometric drawings and floor plans mean?*

1 point

a. Cold water main

b. Cast-iron washing material
c. Common water main
d. Clothes washing machine
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “3” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. strap wrench
b. basin wrench
c. stillson wrench
d. chain wrench

  The two basic flushing actions options for toilets are:   

*
1 point

a. vortex and blowout

b. jet and siphon
c. siphon and vortex
d. siphon jet and blowout
Refer to the illustration Below:
Number “1” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. wheel pipe cutter
b. wide roll pipe cutter
c. pipe vise
d. pipe wrench

Horizontal lines drawn in an isometric view are at a:*

1 point

a. 45⁰ angle from true horizontal

b. 30⁰ angle from true horizontal
c. 90⁰ angle from true horizontal
d. none of these

Plain view of a blueprint is:*

1 point

a. the only view to accurately indicate a design intent

b. a three dimensional view
c. a view from above looking down
d. how riser diagrams are created
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “1” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. ordinary solid combustibles
b. flammable liquids and gases
c. energized electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

Which of the following is considered an unsafe act which causes accident in plumbing job*
1 point

a. Unsafe loading or placing of materials

b. Not enough light
c. Crowded workplace
d. Slipperiness of materials
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “8” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. strap wrench
b. basin wrench
c. stillson wrench
d. chain wrench

What is the term given to a very important valve that should be placed on line where a boiler or a
hot water heater is installed?*
1 point

a. Pressure relief valve

b. Pressure reducing valve
c. Butterfly valve
d. Check valve

Which of the following is NOT among the basic angles necessary to express the sanitary
planning system in an isometric drawing?*
1 point

a. 60 degree angle pipe

b. Vertical
c. Horizontal
d. 45 degree angle pipe

What should be done after the installation of a water supply piping system is complete?*
1 point

a. Make a segmental hydrostatic on the different lines

b. Have the system inspected by a registered master plumber
c. Close all faucets and valves to determine leaks
d. Open all faucets and valves to flush out sand and other matter

Each standpipe system control valve shall have a metal disk at least 3 inches in diameter securely
attached to the valve. The disk shall have white markings with a red background and should
ALWAYS indicate*
1 point

a. Number assigned to it on the riser diagram for the standpipe system

b. The direction to turn the valve to open and shut
c. Whether the valve is in the open or closed position
d. Whether the water is good for drinking

This tool is used to make watertight joints between flexible copper piping materials.*
1 point

a. Flaring tool
b. Pipe vise
c. Victaulic coupling
d. Basin Wrench

Identify the opening mechanism of the clean-out shown below.*

1 point
a. Countersunk
b. Plug
c. Cap
d. Drop
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “1” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. inlet
b. outlet
c. tailpiece
d. trap adapter

When a water service becomes a water distribution main, which of the following types of valves
is required?*
1 point

a. Full-open valve
b. Stop valve
c. Compression valve
d. Stop and waste valve

The MAIN function of a back-pressure valve which is sometimes found in the connection
between a water drain pipe and the sewer system is to*
1 point

a. Make sure there is not too much pressure in the sewer line
b. Provide pressure to enable waste to reach the sewer
c. Equalize the pressure between the drain pipe and the sewer
d. Prevent sewer water from flowing into the drain pipe

How far should embedded water pipes be placed on a common trench from that of the side of a
sewer line*
1 point
a. 10 pipe diameter away
b. Not less than 3 feet
c. At least 0.30 meter
d. 1.0 meter
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “6” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. crown weir
b. crown dip
c. top dip
d. bottom dip

What fitting is used to attach a pipe to connection having a different thread pitch or material
composition?*
1 point

a. Adapter
b. Coupling
c. Bushing
d. Reducer

Identify the fitting illustrated below.*

1 point
a. Runner Tee
b. Tapped Tee
c. Service Tee
d. Offset Tee
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “10” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. straight vise
b. bench yoke vise
c. heavy duty vise
d. pipe cutter

On a sanitary waste line, what is located in an accessible area and attaches to the end of the waste
pipe in the direction opposite of flow?*
1 point

a. Sewer pipe
b. Vent pipe
c. Floor drain
d. Clean out
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “3” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. ordinary solid combustibles
b. flammable liquids and gases
c. energized electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

. A one-piece tub and shower unit must be installed*

1 point

a. After the doors and windows are installed

b. Before the plywood floor is installed
c. During the roughing-in phase of construction
d. During the trim-out phase of construction

Crimping is the process of ___ pipe.*

1 point

a. cutting to a
b. measuring to a
c. threading to a
d. joining fitting to a

Which of the following is the acceptable procedure when installing piping in a load-bearing
wooden partition?*
1 point

a. Drill a hole through the center of the studs

b. Do not drill or notch the studs
c. Make a notch not greater than 1/2 the thickness
d. All of the above

A hinged pipe vise is also known as*

1 point

a. Yoke vise
b. Lever vise
c. Chain vise
d. V-shaped vise

What kind of valve can be used to temper a hot water supply by blending hot water with cold
water?*
1 point

a. Mixing valve
b. Tempering valve
c. Blending valve
d. Balancing valve

What is the most important requirement for a shower?*

1 point

a. Smooth and sound flooring

b. Flexible shower pan
c. Removable strainer
d. Complete waterproofing

Which of the following fixtures is designed to receive only a cold water supply?*
1 point

a. Bathtub
b. Lavatory
c. Drinking fountain
d. Shower

Hydrostatic pressure tests for standpipe systems shall NORMALLY be performed for a period of
at least*
1 point

a. 15 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 12 hours
d. 24 hours

In places where firefighting apparatus is unavailable, how are buildings protected against fire?*
1 point

a. Use of fireproof materials

b. Request stand by firefighting truck
c. Use of storage reservoir and pumping equipment
d. Provide ample distance between buildings

The correct line to draw to reflect a hot water pipe is a:*

1 point

a. bold line with two dashes

b. bold line with one dash
c. bold line with three dashes
d. none of these

A saw used to productively cut threaded rod is a*

1 point

a. hacksaw
b. tube saw
c. portable band saw
d. chisel

On what point of the pipe cross-section is the pipes elevation referred to?*
1 point

a. Invert
b. Center of pipe
c. Top of pipe
d. Bottom of pipe
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “10” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. inlet
b. outlet
c. tailpiece
d. trap arm

To what are bathrooms more susceptible than probably any other room?*
1 point

a. Water overflow
b. Poor workmanship
c. Unsanitary conditions
d. Incompatibility with other fixtures

What is the function of bypass valve?*

1 point

a. To control the flow of water

b. To act as balancing valve
c. To equalize the pressure and temperature on both sides of the main valve
d. To act as relief valve in case of failure of the other valve

What tool is used to remove threaded sections that have broken off in a fitting?*
1 point

a. Sledge hammer
b. Cutter wheel
c. Bolt cutter
d. Pipe extractor
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “9” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. inlet
b. outlet
c. tailpiece
d. trap arm
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “4” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. ordinary solid combustibles
b. flammable liquids and gases
c. energized electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

What type of surface must plumbing fixtures should have?*

1 point

a. Smooth and impervious surfaces

b. White surfaces
c. Porous surfaces
d. Stainless steel surfaces
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “5” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. strap wrench
b. basin wrench
c. stillson wrench
d. chain wrench

What tool is used to level a plane in either a true horizontal or vertical position?*
1 point

a. Plumb bob
b. Level
c. Steel tape
d. Zigzag rule

A quick practical method of determining if the cast-iron waste pipe delivered to a job has been
damaged in transit is to*
1 point

a. Ring each length with a hammer

b. Drop each length to see if it breaks
c. Visually examine the pipe
d. Hydraulically test i

To complete a PEX x PEX connection, the fitting is inserted into the PEX tubing and*
1 point

a. Crimped
b. Soldered
c. Threaded
d. Solvent-welded

What triggers back-siphonage or cross-connection in a water supply system?*

1 point

a. Whenever there is a hose attached to a bibb

b. If there is frequent water hammering of the water supply system
c. It will occur if the tank is emptied and a sudden supply of water is being made
d. When water pressure drops due to leakage or repairs in the public main

What is the term given to a letter/number designation assigned to each type of fixture?*
1 point

a. Fixture label
b. Fixture ID
c. Fixture schedule
d. Item number

What method of pipe connection would be appropriate for a commercial black steel pipe under
two inches?*
1 point

a. Socket joint
b. Solder
c. Butt-weld
d. Thread

Sizing for a horizontal branch that connects to waste stack is based on*
1 point

a. Size of stack vent

b. Size of vent stack
c. Drainage fixture units
d. Size of building drain

What common plumbing fixture CANNOT be installed on a two-inch combined waste and vent
stack?*
1 point

a. Water closer
b. Bidet
c. Kitchen sink
d. Lavatory

What pipe is represented on drawings with alternating long and short dashes?*
1 point

a. Cold water
b. Hot water
c. Vent pipe
d. Drain pipe

A galvanized iron pipe is leaking and you noticed that the pipe was used as a ground connection
of a refrigerator which is being attached at all times. You are supposed to repair the pipe. What is
the best thing that you must do?*
1 point

a. Turn off the refrigerator

b. Use gloves when repairing
c. Don’t mind the connection
d. Remove the connection and transfer it to another pipe

In a plumbing installation, vent pipes are GENERALLY used to*

1 point

a. prevent the loss of water seal from traps by evaporation

b. act as an additional path for liquids to flow through during normal use of a plumbing fixture
c. prevent the loss of water seal due to several causes other than evaporation
d. prevent the backflow of water in a cross-connection between a drinking water line and sewage line

What device has been designated and approved to receive the discharge from indirect waste
pipes?*
1 point

a. Receptor
b. Receiver
c. Dump station
d. Air break

Identify the plumbing valve below.*

1 point
a. Ball valve
b. Float valve
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve

The distance which is measured along the center line of pipes and fittings is called the*
1 point

a. Developed length
b. Equivalent length
c. Effective length
d. System length

The plumbing term “pot piece” is GENERALLY used in connection with work involving the*
1 point

a. Caulking of cast-iron joint

b. Installation of water closets
c. Soldering of lead caps
d. Storing of fixtures and trim

The backflow device used on the water piping supply to a water heater is called*
1 point

a. Atmospheric relief valve

b. Reduced pressure valve assembly
c. Reduced pressure zone valve
d. Double check valve assembly
Excluding exceptions, which of the following must every plumbing fixture be equipped with?*
1 point

a. Water-sealed trap
b. P-trap
c. Cut-off valve
d. Gas-sealed trap
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “6” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. pipe reamer
b. pipe filler
c. pipe threader
d. pipe cutter

Repair requires the cutting of a portion of the stack. Which of the following is best to be
followed to ensure safety in cutting the stack to avoid accident?*
1 point

a. Using a hacksaw, cutting only the portion where the defect is found
b. Use a perforated strap and wrap it below the hub and nail it to the wall or joist
c. See to it the stack is empty to avoid spillage of waste water
d. Whenever a cut is made on cast-iron pipe that is in place do not use a hammer to avoid breakage
You are going to join a galvanized iron pipe to a copper pipe. Why is it not best to use a copper
or GI fitting in between the two pipes?*
1 point

a. The copper fitting would easily leak because of the galvanic effect
b. The GI pipe would leak first as copper atoms would deposit on iron as galvanization occurs
c. It is difficult to join a threaded end to a pipe that is to be soldered
d. Leak easily occurs as copper is a soft material that cannot resist the forces the GI pipe can

Which of the following is not a type of lavatory?*

1 point

a. Wall-hung
b. Pedestal
c. Double-compartment
d. Countertop

Which of the following is NOT likely to be located on a site plan?*

1 point

a. Stack diagram
b. Proposed water service
c. Proposed sewer connection
d. Water treatment system

What must a pipe pass through when it penetrates an exterior wall?*

1 point

a. Sleeve
b. Protection pad
c. Control valve
d. Adapter

Three common type of copper tube are*

1 point

a. M, L, K
b. A, B, C
c. X, Y, Z
d. Schedule 10, 20, 40

Which of the following is NOT a reason why threads at a particular location are chipped or torn
during threading?*
1 point

a. Dies are worn and need replacing

b. Wrong amount of torque is applied
c. At that point the pipe is too hard
d. At that point the pipe is too soft

Which is NOT among the pressure regulation processes for an incoming water supply?*
1 point

a. Maintaining
b. Balancing
c. Reducing
d. Increasing

A riser diagram can be illustrated using either a:*

1 point

a. plain view or isometric view

b. plan view or side view
c. side view or isometric view
d. none of these

What dark and thick lines are used to indicate the foundation and walls of the building as drawn
in the plan?*
1 point

a. Object line
b. Building line
c. Outline
d. Boundary line
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “5” indicates ?
*
1 point
a. oils and fats
b. flammable liquids and gases
c. energized electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

Each service directly supplying a standpipe system or a fire pump shall be equipped with a
control valve located*
1 point

a. under the sidewalk in a flush sidewalk box located within 2 ft. of the street line
b. under the sidewalk in a flush sidewalk box located within 1 ft. of the street line
c. in an exposed location within 1 ft. above the sidewalk
d. in an exposed location within 2 ft. above the sidewal

Underground mains and lead-in connections to system risers shall be flushed thoroughly before
any connection is made to sprinkler piping in order to  *
1 point

a. Check that the pressure meets building code requirement

b. Remove foreign materials which may have entered through the course of construction
c. Make sure the proper number of gpm can flow through the pipes
d. Make sure that there no leaks in the mains

Which tool is used to cut pipes, bolts, nuts and other objects?*
1 point

a. Hacksaw
b. Hand drill
c. Friction wrench
d. Torch striker

What type of valves are normally used to control the water to a building*
1 point

a. Gate and globe

b. Check and ball
c. Safety and foot
d. Safety and gate

At what pressure must water service be tested?*

1 point

a. Equal to its minimum operating pressure

b. Equal to its maximum operating pressure
c. A little below its maximum operating pressure
d. A little above its minimum operating pressure
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “3” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. inlet
b. outlet
c. tailpiece
d. trap adapter

When making an inspection of one of the buildings under your supervision, the BEST procedure
to follow in making a record of the inspection is to*
1 point

a. Return immediately to the office and write a report from memory

b. Write down all important facts during or as soon as you complete inspection
c. Fix in your mind all important facts so that you can repeat them from memory if necessary
d. Fix in your mind all important facts so you can make out a report at the end of the day
Refer to the illustration Below: P -Trap
Number “8” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. crown weir
b. crown dip
c. top dip
d. bottom dip

When is a permit for repairs NOT required?*

1 point

a. The replacement of service pipes

b. The relocation of fixtures
c. Replacement of water heaters
d. Working parts of faucets and valves
Refer to the illustration Below: 
Number “2” indicates ?
*
1 point

a. ordinary solid combustibles

b. flammable liquids and gases
c. energized electrical equipment
d. combustible metals

Which of the following material is NOT allowed to be embedded underground?*

1 point

a. Galvanized steel pipe

b. Cast iron
c. Copper
d. Schedule 40 ABS DWV

What do you call the drawing which helps the reader visualize the plumbing installation more
clearly?*
1 point

a. Elevation
b. Isometric
c. Roughing-in drawing
d. Index plan

How is cold water illustrated in a piping diagram*

1 point

a. Alternating long and short dashes

b. Solid line broken by two dots or dashes
c. Solid line broken by a dot or dash
d. Alternating long and two short dashes

According to the color coding of piping, fire protection piping should be painted*
1 point

a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Purple

Under the Accessibility Law, what are the minimum dimensions of water closet stalls?*
1 point

a. 1.5x1.8m
b. 1.7x1.8m
c. 1.2x2.0m
d. 2.0x2.0m

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