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INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions.
Mark only one answer for each item by shading the box corresponding to the
letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES
ALLOWED.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is the minimum vertical distance as measured from the lowest point
of the indirect waste pipe or the fixture outlet to the flood level rim
of the receptor?
a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
2. Water column that seals the escape of unhealthy gases in the sanitary
drainage system.
a. Siphon level
b. Trap or water seal
c. Air lock
d. Air chamber
4. A type of vent installed to ventilate soil and waste pipe and connecting
branches rather than fixture traps.
a. Loop vent
b. Relief vent
c. Unit vent
PLUMBING CODE SET A
d. Circuit vent
5. Except for refrigeration coils and icemaking machines, the minimum size
of the indirect waste pipe shall not be smaller than the drain on the
unit, but shall not be smaller than ____.
a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
6. Refers to the pump that will discharge the waste in the sump and
transfer it to the house drain installed overhead.
a. Sewage ejector
b. Septic tank
c. Sludge
d. Scum
7. What do you call the tool specifically designed for use with faucet
installation?
a. Basin wrench
b. Specialty faucet wrench
c. Faucet tool
d. None of the above
d. CISV
10. A pipe fitting usually short with inside thread used to connect pipes
with outside threaded
ends is called:
a. Nipple
b. Coupling
c. Union
d. Cross pipe
13. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction the flow of water.
a. Elbow
b. Cross tee
c. Wye
d. Coupling
16. The yoke vent intersection with the vent stack shall be placed not
less than 1 m above the floor level, and the yoke vent intersection with
the drainage stack shall be by means of a what fitting placed below the
fixture branch serving that floor?
a. sanitary wye
b. wye
c. double wye
d. combination wye and 1/8
17. A passage under a road embankment or canal which allows for the flow
of water:
a. Gutter
b. Irrigation pipe
c. Culvert
d. Water trench
18. Except for refrigeration coils and icemaking machines, what is the
maximum developed length of the indirect waste pipe?
a. 1.5m
b. 2.5m
c. 3.5m
d. 4.5m
PLUMBING CODE PRACTICE EXAM 2 SET A
22. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the P-trap:
a. Crown weir to top dip
b. Bottom dip to top dip
c. Inlet to outlet
d. Crown weir to bottom dip
a. Lead pipe
b. Screwed pipe
c. Copper tubing
d. Plastic pipe
25. It is draining of the water seal caused by foreign objects like thread
or string suspended
and extended over the outlet arm of the trap.
a. Ventilation
b. Capillary action
c. Water closet
d. Drainage
26. What do you call the trade name for a combination of a wye and eight
bend?
a. Sanitary tee
b. 45 wye
c. Sanitary cross
d. Combo
27. Solders and fluxes with a lead content which exceeds ___ are prohibited
in piping systems used to convey potable water.
a. 0.2%
b. 2%
c. 0.08%
d. 8%
29. As per NPCP, each drainage stack which extends ten or more stories
above the building drain or other horizontal drain shall be served by
a. a parallel vent stack which shall extend undiminished in size from its
upper terminal and connect to the drainage stack at or immediately below
the lowest fixture drain.
b. a perpendicular vent stack which shall extend undiminished in size.
c. bot a & b
d. yoke vent
31. A piece of trim that covers the whole where the pipe penetrates the
wall.
a. Handicap
b. Strap
c. Escutcheon
d. Drench shower
33. A term used to describe a soil or waste system where all pipings are
threaded pipe tubing
or other such construction using recessed drainage fittings to correspond
to the type of
fittings.
a. Durham system
b. Cesspool
c. Ferrule
d. Fixture
35. No standpipe receptor for any clotheswasher shall extend more than
0.8m nor less than 0.45m above its trap.
a. 0.6m, 0.3m
b. 0.8m, 0.45m
c. 0.75m, 0.375m
d. 1m, 0.5m
36. As per code, no trap for any clotheswasher standpipe receptor shall
be installed below the floor, what is the required roughed-in distance
above the floor?
a. not less than 15cm and not more than 45cm
b. not less than 0.45m and not more than 0.8m
c. not less than 150mm and not more than 300mm
d. not less than 1” and not more than 4”
38. Under Section 808 of NPCP, clean running water used exclusively as a
cooling medium in an appliance, device or apparatus, may discharge into
the drainage system. Trap connection shall be by means of;
a. a pipe connected to the inlet side of an approved fixture trap
b. the upper end terminating in a funnel shaped receptacle set adjacent
c. not less than 152 mm above the overflow rim of the fixture
d. all of the above
39. No _____ shall be directly connected to any part of a plumbing or
drainage system, nor shall any water having a temperature above 60°C be
discharged under pressure directly into any part of a drainage system.
a. steam pipe
b. stand pipe
c. boiler blow-off
d. none of the above
40. All condensers and sumps shall be properly trapped at the ____ with a
deep seal trap extending to within 152 mm of the bottom of the tank.
a. inlet
b. outlet
c. inside
d. outside
41. What is the required diameter of the top of the deep seal trap opening
located at the highest point of the trap to serve as a siphon breaker?
a. 19mm
b. 25mm
c. 32mm
d. 38mm
42. Outlets shall be taken off from the side, what is the minimum capacity
in such a manner as to allow a water line to be maintained for the condenser
or sump?
a. not less than ½ the capacity
b. equal to full capacity
c. more than the capacity
d. more than ½ but less than the full capacity
43. For condensers and sumps, what is the purpose of installing wearing
plates or baffles in the tank?
a. to protect the shell
b. to minimize leakage
c. to eliminate hot water pressure
d. none of the above
45. All such metal condensers shall be protected from external corrosion
by an approved bituminous coating, what is the minimum thickness of such
metal?
a. 2.77 mm
b. 3.2mm
c. 19.1mm
d. 6.4mm
46. What is the minimum volume required for sumps and condensers when the
normal water level of such boiler or boilers is reduced not less than 102
mm?
a. not less than ½ the volume of water removed from the boiler or boilers
connected thereto
b. not less than twice the volume of water removed from the boiler or
boilers connected thereto
c. not less than thrice the volume of water removed from the boiler or
boilers connected thereto
d. equal to the volume of water removed from the boiler or boilers
connected thereto
47. What is the minimum diameter allowed by the code for an individual
vent?
a. 32 mm
b. one-half the diameter of the drain to which it is connected
c. both a & b
d. neither a nor b
48. As per code, no more than one-third of the total permitted length of
any minimum sized vent shall be installed in a _______.
a. horizontal position
b. vertical position
c. inclined position
d. any position
49. When a minimum sized vent is increased one pipe size for its entire
length_______.
a. the maximum length limitation does not apply
b. the maximum length limitation applies
c. is unchanged
d. is multiplied by a factor of 0.8
50. What is the minimum distance required for each vent shall rise
vertically above the flood level rim of the fixture served before
offsetting horizontally, unless prohibited by structural conditions?
a. 152 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 76 mm
d. 64 mm
51. Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall
terminate vertically not less ____ above the roof nor less than ____ from
any vertical surface.
a. 0.6m, 0.3m
b. 0.15m, 0.3m
c. 0.75m, 0.375m
d. 1m, 0.5m
52. Each vent shall terminate not less than 3m from, or at least ___ above
any openable window, door, opening, air intake, or vent shaft, nor less
than ___ in every direction from any lot line; alley and street excepted.
a. 3m, 0.9m
b. 0.9m. 0.9m
c. 0.3m, 0.9m
d. 3m, 3m
53. _____ is prohibited except where the roof is used for purposes other
than weather protection.
a. Flagpoling of vents
b. Connecting of vents
c. Sanitary vents
d. Venting
54. All vents within 3m of any part of the roof that is used for such
other purposes shall extend not less than how many meters above such roof
and shall be securely stayed?
a. 1.8
b. 2.1
c. 3.0
d. 0.9
55. As per NPCP, each drainage stack which extends ten or more stories
above the building drain or other horizontal drain shall be served by
a. a parallel vent stack which shall extend undiminished in size from its
upper terminal and connect to the drainage stack at or immediately below
the lowest fixture drain.
b. a perpendicular vent stack which shall extend undiminished in size.
c. bot a & b
d. yoke vent
56. Each such vent stack shall also be connected to the drainage stack at
each fifth floor, counting down from the uppermost fixture drain by means
of a yoke vent. What is the required size of this yoke vent?
a. equal to the diameter of the vent stack
b. not less in diameter than neither the drainage nor the vent stack
c. not less in diameter than either the drainage or the vent stack,
whichever larger
d. not less in diameter than either the drainage or the vent stack,
whichever is smaller
57. The yoke vent intersection with the vent stack shall be placed not
less than 1 m above the floor level, and the yoke vent intersection with
the drainage stack shall be by means of a what fitting placed below the
fixture branch serving that floor?
a. sanitary wye
b. wye
c. double wye
d. combination wye and 1/8
59. All wet vented fixtures shall be within the same story; provided, that
fixtures with a continuous vent discharging into a wet vent shall be within
the same story as the wet vented fixtures. What is the maximum developed
length allowed by the code for wet vent?
a. 1.2m
c. 1.8m
c. 1.5m
d. 3.0m
60. What is the minimum diameter for a wet vented section allowed by code?
a. 32mm
b. 51mm
c. 38mm
d. 64mm
62. Pressure test on joints and connections of pipes and fittings in the
plumbing system shall be required to ensure ____________ connections.
a. smoke tight and water tight
b. gastight and smoke tight
c. gastight and watertight
d. none of the above
67. _______ copper tubing may be used for water piping when piping is
above wound inside or atop a building, or underground outside of structures
with outside protective coating.
a. Type K
b. Type M
c. Type L
d. Type DWV
68. For safe pans not less than ________ and 1.6 mm thick. For flashings
or vent terminals- not less than ___________ and1.2 mm thick. Lead bends
and lead traps shall not be less than _____ in wall thickness.
a. 3.2 kg/m2; 14.63kg/m2; 19.56mm
b. 19.56 kg/m2; 3.2kg/m2; 14.63mm
c. 14.63 kg/m2; 19.56kg/m2; 3.2mm
d. 19.56 kg/m2; 14.63kg/m2; 3.2mm
70. The scope of works of registered master plumber was enumerated on what
section of RA 1378?
a. Section 1
b. Section 2
c. Section 3
d. Section 4
71. What was the accreditation number from the PRC of NAMPAP when it was
still the APO of master plumber?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 14
72. A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or
stack vent
a. Branch vent
b. Common vent
c. Revent
d. Continuous vent
74. A kind of plastic pipe which has excellent chemical, crush and fire
resistance, high impact and tensile strength and is nontoxic; used for
hot and cold water applications.
a. Polyvinyl chloride
b. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride
c. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride
d. Polypropylene
76. What will be the result when a 4" pipe will be reduced in size in
the direction of flow?
a. The waste will travel faster which will allow for better cleaning of
the pipe.
b. This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point
c. This could cause slugging in the waste system
d. This will have no effect in the drainage system.
78. A ____ inspection shall be made when the plumbing system is roughed−in
and before fixtures are set.
a. rough−in
b. first rough
c. second rough
d. final
79. _____ means a water closet, lavatory and a bathtub or shower located
together on the same floor level.
a. Full bathroom
b. Bathroom group
c. Three-quarter bath
d. None of the above
82. What is that term with reference to the load producing effect on the
plumbing system for different kind of plumbing fixtures?
a. Flush tank volume
b. Demand load
c. Fixtures value
d. Fixture unit
83. ______ 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.
a. Leader
b. Adequate channel
c. Control measure
d. Major outfall
84. How can you get to know the drainage system better?
a. ask your plumber to draw you a diagram.
b. examine the pipes under your house or in the basement.
c. check it out on google.
d. both a & c
88. Molded Rubber Coupling Joints shall conform to ____ and shall not be
considered as slip joints.
a. code standards
b. IAPMO Installation Standard
c. manufacturer standards
d. approved standards
89. Elastomeric Gasketed and Rubber-ring Joints shall comply with the
applicable IAPMO Installation Standard. Neoprene gaskets are recommended
for ___ piping works.
a. oil handling
b. gas handling
c. grease handling
d. waste handling
91. Joints between wrought iron, steel, brass or copper pipe with cast
iron pipe shall be _____.
a. caulked joint only
b. threaded joint only
c. either caulked or threaded joints
d. neither caulked or threaded joints
92. Joints between lead and cast iron, wrought iron or steel pipe shall
be made by means of ___ joints to a caulking ferrule, soldering nipple or
bushing.
a. caulked
b. threaded
c. wiped
d. solvent
93. Joints in ____ tubing shall be made by the appropriate use of approved
brass fittings properly soldered or brazed together, or by means of
approved brass compression type fittings.
a. copper
b. PVC
c. PPR
d. GI
95. Joints at the roof around pipes, ducts or other appurtenances shall
be made watertight by the use of lead, copper, galvanized iron, or other
approved _____. Exterior wall openings shall be made watertight.
a. fittings
b. lead
c. flashing material
d. gutter material
96. It shall not restrict the required internal cross-sectional area of
the vent.
a. Counter splashing
b. Counterflowing
c. Counterpunching
d. Counterflashing
99. Private sewage disposal system shall consist of a septic tank with
effluent discharging
a. into a subsurface disposal field
b. into one or more seepage pits
c. into a combination of subsurface disposal field and seepage pits.
d. all of the above
100. When disposal fields are installed, a minimum ___ of trench bottom
shall be provided for each system exclusive of any hard pan, rock, clay
or other impervious formations.
a. 14 m2
b. 16 m2
c. 18 m2
d. 22 m2