003a REFRESHER

SANITATION,
PLUMBING, DESIGN &
INSTALLATION
ENGR. ROEL A. ABAO
1. A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and which
connects with the vent system above the fixture
served or terminates in the open air.
a. Individual vent
b. Stack vent
c. Loop and circuit vent
d. Relief vent
1. A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and which
connects with the vent system above the fixture
served or terminates in the open air.
a. Individual vent
b. Stack vent
c. Loop and circuit vent
d. Relief vent
2. Trap size of fixtures for Wash basin.

a. 1 ¼”
b. 1”
c. 2 ¼”
d. 2”
2. Trap size of fixtures for Wash basin.

a. 1 ¼”
b. 1”
c. 2 ¼”
d. 2”
3. Trap size of fixtures for slop sinks (ordinary).

a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 1”
d. 4”
3. Trap size of fixtures for slop sinks (ordinary).

a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 1”
d. 4”
4. Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to
clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying
through small irregular passage way, prohibited by
some health codes.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Blow out
d. Bidet
4. Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to
clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying
through small irregular passage way, prohibited by
some health codes.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Blow out
d. Bidet
5. Trap size of fixtures for Urinals (through).

a. 1”
b. 2”
c. 2 ¼”
d. 1 ½”
5. Trap size of fixtures for Urinals (through).

a. 1”
b. 2”
c. 2 ¼”
d. 1 ½”
6. Includes water supply and distribution pipe;
plumbing fixture and traps, soil, waste and vent
pipes; house drain and house sewers including
their respective connections.
a. Water reservoir
b. Siamese connections
c. Plumbing system
d. Trap seal
6. Includes water supply and distribution pipe;
plumbing fixture and traps, soil, waste and vent
pipes; house drain and house sewers including
their respective connections.
a. Water reservoir
b. Siamese connections
c. Plumbing system
d. Trap seal
7. Trap size of fixtures for Water closets.

a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 2”
d. 3”
7. Trap size of fixtures for Water closets.

a. 4”
b. 6”
c. 2”
d. 3”
8. Ratio of water closets for female
population for elementary and secondary
school.
a. Ratio of 1:45
b. Ratio of 1:25
c. Ratio of 1:55
d. Ratio of 1:30
8. Ratio of water closets for female
population for elementary and secondary
school.
a. Ratio of 1:45
b. Ratio of 1:25
c. Ratio of 1:55
d. Ratio of 1:30
Elem/Secondary = (25+30)/2 = 27.5 0r say 30
9. A valve which in the water flow is shut off
by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its
seat.
a. Compression valve
b. Overhead storm drain
c. Pressure reducing valve
d. Union patente
9. A valve which in the water flow is shut off
by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its
seat.
a. Compression valve
b. Overhead storm drain
c. Pressure reducing valve
d. Union patente
10. The luminous flux density incident on a
surface.
a. Illumination
b. Flood level
c. Plumbing system
d. Fixture branch
10. The luminous flux density incident on a
surface.
a. Illumination
b. Flood level
c. Plumbing system
d. Fixture branch
11. A short length of pipe with threads at each
end; used to join couplings or fittings.
a. Dead End
b. Nipple
c. Fixture Branch
d. Thimble
11. A short length of pipe with threads at each
end; used to join couplings or fittings.
a. Dead End
b. Nipple
c. Fixture Branch
d. Thimble
12. Trap size of fixtures for Sinks (Dishwashers).

a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 1 ¼”
d. ½”
12. Trap size of fixtures for Sinks (Dishwashers).

a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 1 ¼”
d. ½”
13. A pipe connecting upward from a soil and
waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of
preventing pressure changes in the stack.
a. Yoke vent
b. Wet vent
c. Dry vent
d. Local vent
13. A pipe connecting upward from a soil and
waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of
preventing pressure changes in the stack.
a. Yoke vent
b. Wet vent
c. Dry vent
d. Local vent
14. Trap size of fixtures for Drinking Fountain.

a. ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. ¼”
d. 1”
14. Trap size of fixtures for Drinking Fountain.

a. ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. ¼”
d. 1”
15. A trench containing course aggregate and
a distribution tile pipe through which septic
tank effluent may flow covered with earth.
a. Absorption trench
b. Illumination
c. Air trap
d. Catch basin
15. A trench containing course aggregate and
a distribution tile pipe through which septic
tank effluent may flow covered with earth.
a. Absorption trench
b. Illumination
c. Air trap
d. Catch basin
16. Trap size of fixtures for Combination
Fixture.
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. ¼”
d. ½”
16. Trap size of fixtures for Combination
Fixture.
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. ¼”
d. ½”
17. Color coding of high pressure steam.

a. Black
b. White
c. Blue
d. Green
17. Color coding of high pressure steam.

a. Black
b. White
c. Blue
d. Green
18. A passage under a road, embankment or
canal which allow for the flow of water.

a. Cistern
b. Culvert
c. Catch basin
d. Air trap
18. A passage under a road, embankment or
canal which allow for the flow of water.

a. Cistern
b. Culvert
c. Catch basin
d. Air trap
19. Is the backflow of used, contaminated or
polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to
negative pressure.
a. Backflow
b. Back siphonage
c. Yoke vent
d. Friction loss
19. Is the backflow of used, contaminated or
polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to
negative pressure.
a. Backflow
b. Back siphonage
c. Yoke vent
d. Friction loss
20. Is the lowest portion of the inside of any
pipe or conduit that is not vertical.

a. Invert
b. Fixture branch
c. Soil pipe
d. Rough-in
20. Is the lowest portion of the inside of any
pipe or conduit that is not vertical.

a. Invert
b. Fixture branch
c. Soil pipe
d. Rough-in
21. An underground structure for drainage
into which water from the roof or floor will
drain through sewer.
a. Cistern
b. Corporation stop
c. Absorption trench
d. Catch basin
21. An underground structure for drainage
into which water from the roof or floor will
drain through sewer.
a. Cistern
b. Corporation stop
c. Absorption trench
d. Catch basin
22. An underground tank reservoir to store
water.

a. Catch basin
b. Corporation stop
c. Cistern
d. Absorption trench
22. An underground tank reservoir to store
water.

a. Catch basin
b. Corporation stop
c. Cistern
d. Absorption trench
23. Ratio of water closets for female
population for principal worship places.

a. Ratio of 1:75
b. Ratio of 1:60
c. Ratio of 1:85
d. Ratio of 1:70
23. Ratio of water closets for female
population for principal worship places.

a. Ratio of 1:75
b. Ratio of 1:60
c. Ratio of 1:85
d. Ratio of 1:70
24. Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into
leg forces contents out. Higher pressure
required.
a. Bidet
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon-jet
d. Blow out
24. Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into
leg forces contents out. Higher pressure
required.
a. Bidet
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon-jet
d. Blow out
25. A U-shaped pipe filled with water and
located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form
a seal against the passages of gases and odors.
a. Air trap
b. Wash down
c. Bidet
d. Siphon-jet
25. A U-shaped pipe filled with water and
located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form
a seal against the passages of gases and odors.
a. Air trap
b. Wash down
c. Bidet
d. Siphon-jet
26. Trap size of fixtures for Fountain
cupsiders.
a. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1’
d. ½”
26. Trap size of fixtures for Fountain
cupsiders.
a. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1’
d. ½”
27. Fitting for base or soil stack and building
drain.

a. ½” bend
b. 1 ¼” bend
c. 1 ½” bend
d. ¼” bend
27. Fitting for base or soil stack and building
drain.

a. ½” bend
b. 1 ¼” bend
c. 1 ½” bend
d. ¼” bend
28. The length along the center of the pipe
and fitting.
a. Fixture branch
b. Soil pipe
c. Developed length
d. Invert
28. The length along the center of the pipe
and fitting.
a. Fixture branch
b. Soil pipe
c. Developed length
d. Invert
29. Trap size of fixtures for Floor drain.

a. 2”
b. 2 ½”
c. 4”
d. 3”
29. Trap size of fixtures for Floor drain.

a. 2”
b. 2 ½”
c. 4”
d. 3”
30. Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet
except that trap passageway and water surface
area are smaller.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Bidet
d. Blow out
30. Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet
except that trap passageway and water surface
area are smaller.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Bidet
d. Blow out
31. Trap size of fixtures for Laundry trays.

a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
31. Trap size of fixtures for Laundry trays.

a. 1”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
32. It is permitted that a branch soil or waste pipe
to which two and more than 8 water closets,
pedestal urinals, trap standard slop sinks, or
shower stall are connected in a series.
a. Relief vent
b. Unit vent
c. Local vent
d. Loop or circuit vent
32. It is permitted that a branch soil or waste pipe
to which two and more than 8 water closets,
pedestal urinals, trap standard slop sinks, or
shower stall are connected in a series.
a. Relief vent
b. Unit vent
c. Local vent
d. Loop or circuit vent
33. A short internally threaded (female
thread) section of pipe, used to join two pipes
of conduits.
a. Coupling
b. Invert
c. Nipple
d. Union
33. A short internally threaded (female
thread) section of pipe, used to join two pipes
of conduits.
a. Coupling
b. Invert
c. Nipple
d. Union
34. A vent connecting at the junction of two
fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
fixtures a single vent that ventilates multiple traps,
in the case of back to back fixture.
a. Branch vent
b. Common vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Dry vent
34. A vent connecting at the junction of two
fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
fixtures a single vent that ventilates multiple traps,
in the case of back to back fixture.
a. Branch vent
b. Common vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Dry vent
35. The third kind of water after the storm
water and area water.
a. Green water
b. Black water
c. Blue water
d. Gray water
35. The third kind of water after the storm
water and area water.
a. Green water
b. Black water
c. Blue water
d. Gray water
36. Quiet, extremely sanitary. Like the siphon
jet but having the flushing water directed
through the rim to create a vortex that scours
the bowl.
a. Siphon-jet
b. Siphon vortex
c. Siphon sat
d. Siphonage
36. Quiet, extremely sanitary. Like the siphon
jet but having the flushing water directed
through the rim to create a vortex that scours
the bowl.
a. Siphon-jet
b. Siphon vortex
c. Siphon sat
d. Siphonage
37. Piping which shall not be installed under
or within 2 ft (0.6m) at any building or
structure is?
a. Cast iron
b. Plastic
c. Copper
d. Asbestos cement
37. Piping which shall not be installed under
or within 2 ft (0.6m) at any building or
structure is?
a. Cast iron
b. Plastic
c. Copper
d. Asbestos cement (PSME Code 1001.2.7.7.3)
38. The extension of a soil or waste stack
above the highest horizontal drain connected
to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost
end above the roof.
a. Yoke vent
b. Stack vent
c. Individual vent
d. Loop or circuit vent
38. The extension of a soil or waste stack
above the highest horizontal drain connected
to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost
end above the roof.
a. Yoke vent
b. Stack vent
c. Individual vent
d. Loop or circuit vent
39. A branch vent that serves two or more traps
and extends from in front of the last fixture
connection of a horizontal branch to the vent
stack.
a. Branch vent
b. Continuous vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Common vent
39. A branch vent that serves two or more traps
and extends from in front of the last fixture
connection of a horizontal branch to the vent
stack.
a. Branch vent
b. Continuous vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Common vent
40. Ratio of water closets for male population
for elementary and secondary school.

a. Ratio of 1:20
b. Ratio of 1:40
c. Ratio of 1:30
d. Ratio of 1:35
40. Ratio of water closets for male population
for elementary and secondary school.

a. Ratio of 1:20
b. Ratio of 1:40
c. Ratio of 1:30
d. Ratio of 1:35
41. A pipe fitting within the interconnection
of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling
of the connection when needed.
a. Water reservoir
b. Absorption trench
c. Caulking
d. Union patente
41. A pipe fitting within the interconnection
of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling
of the connection when needed.
a. Water reservoir
b. Absorption trench
c. Caulking
d. Union patente
42. Service drop conductor clearance over the
roof.
a. 2.0 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 3.5 m
d. 2.5 m
42. Service drop conductor clearance over the
roof.
a. 2.0 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 3.5 m
d. 2.5 m
43. Trap size of fixtures for Bathfoot.

a. 1 ¼”
b. 1”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
43. Trap size of fixtures for Bathfoot.

a. 1 ¼”
b. 1”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
44. The principal artery of the venting system
to which vent branches maybe connected.

a. Main vent
b. Unit vent
c. Yoke vent
d. Relief vent
44. The principal artery of the venting system
to which vent branches maybe connected.

a. Main vent
b. Unit vent
c. Yoke vent
d. Relief vent
45. Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15
m.
a. 2”
b. 1”
c. 4”
d. 3”
45. Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15
m.
a. 2”
b. 1”
c. 4”
d. 3”
46. A device that discharge a predetermined
volume of water to fixture for flushing purposes
and is activated by direct water pressure.
a. Urinals
b. Flushometer valve
c. Illumination
d. Siphon jet
46. A device that discharge a predetermined
volume of water to fixture for flushing purposes
and is activated by direct water pressure.
a. Urinals
b. Flushometer valve
c. Illumination
d. Siphon jet
47. A flange that closes the end of a pipe used
to discharge water.
a. Black flange
b. Blank flange
c. Blind flange
d. Flat flange
47. A flange that closes the end of a pipe used
to discharge water.
a. Black flange
b. Blank flange
c. Blind flange
d. Flat flange
48. Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet
from the floor line.
a. 60 mm
b. 61 mm
c. 53 mm
d. 50 mm
48. Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet
from the floor line.
a. 60 mm
b. 61 mm
c. 53 mm
d. 50 mm
49. Trap size of fixtures for urinals (up).
a. 1”
b. ½”
c. 1 ¼”
d. 1 ½”
49. Trap size of fixtures for urinals (up).
a. 1”
b. ½”
c. 1 ¼”
d. 1 ½”
50. A branch vents that performs its functions
for two or more traps.
a. Main vent
b. Unit vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Group vent
50. A branch vents that performs its functions
for two or more traps.
a. Main vent
b. Unit vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Group vent
51. Trap size of fixtures for Sinks (kitchen or
residence).

a. 2”
b. ¼”
c. 1”
d. 1 ½”
51. Trap size of fixtures for Sinks (kitchen or
residence).

a. 2”
b. ¼”
c. 1”
d. 1 ½”
52. A horizontal vent connecting one or more
individual vents with a vent stack and stack vent.

a. Continuous vent
b. Common vent
c. Branch vent
d. Circuit vent
52. A horizontal vent connecting one or more
individual vents with a vent stack and stack vent.

a. Continuous vent
b. Common vent
c. Branch vent
d. Circuit vent
53. Minimum height of Fire Service
Connection from the grade/floor.
a. 36 mm
b. 35 mm
c. 45 mm
d. 46 mm
53. Minimum height of Fire Service
Connection from the grade/floor.
a. 36 mm
b. 35 mm
c. 45 mm
d. 46 mm
54. Refers to any group of two or more similar
adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common
horizontal waste or soil branch.
a. Bathroom group
b. Fixtures group
c. Soil pipe group
d. Battery of fixtures
54. Refers to any group of two or more similar
adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common
horizontal waste or soil branch.
a. Bathroom group
b. Fixtures group
c. Soil pipe group
d. Battery of fixtures
55. Is a pipe connecting several fixtures.

a. Overhead storm drain

b. Sewage pipe
c. Branch vent
d. Fixture branch
55. Is a pipe connecting several fixtures.

a. Overhead storm drain

b. Sewage pipe
c. Branch vent
d. Fixture branch
56. A valve which maintains uniform pressure on
its outlet side regardless of its pressure fluctuation
on the inlet side above the pressure level.
a. Pressure relief valve
b. Pressure loss valve
c. Friction loss valve
d. Pressure reducing valve
56. A valve which maintains uniform pressure on
its outlet side regardless of its pressure fluctuation
on the inlet side above the pressure level.
a. Pressure relief valve
b. Pressure loss valve
c. Friction loss valve
d. Pressure reducing valve
57. Used to connect the two ends pipes,
neither of which can be turned.

a. Ferrule
b. Plug
c. Oakum
d. Union
57. Used to connect the two ends pipes,
neither of which can be turned.

a. Ferrule
b. Plug
c. Oakum
d. Union
58. Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.
a. Ratio of 1:4
b. Ratio of 1:3
c. Ratio of 1:5
d. Ratio of 1:2
58. Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.
a. Ratio of 1:4
b. Ratio of 1:3
c. Ratio of 1:5
d. Ratio of 1:2
59. Maximum height of Fire Service
Connection from grade/floor.
a. 122 mm
b. 130 mm
c. 125 mm
d. 118 mm
59. Maximum height of Fire Service
Connection from grade/floor.
a. 122 mm
b. 130 mm
c. 125 mm
d. 118 mm
60. A flange that is not drilled.

a. Blind flange
b. Blank flange
c. Flat flange
d. Double flange
60. A flange that is not drilled.

a. Blind flange
b. Blank flange
c. Flat flange
d. Double flange
61. The type of bathtub other than sunken,
square, free standing.
a. Corner
b. Inside
c. Embedded
d. Recessed
61. The type of bathtub other than sunken,
square, free standing.
a. Corner
b. Inside
c. Embedded
d. Recessed
62. A type of fitting for yoke vent.

a. Wye fitting
b. Long sweep
c. Tee fitting
d. ¼ bend
62. A type of fitting for yoke vent.

a. Wye fitting
b. Long sweep
c. Tee fitting
d. ¼ bend
63. Another classification of storm drain,
besides from inside drain and outside drain.
a. Catch basin
b. Underhead storm drain
c. Overhead storm drain
d. Culvert
63. Another classification of storm drain,
besides from inside drain and outside drain.
a. Catch basin
b. Underhead storm drain
c. Overhead storm drain
d. Culvert
64. Is a device located at the bottom of the
tank for the purpose of flushing water closets
and similar fixtures.
a. Flush valve
b. Flushometer valve
c. Ball valve
d. Float valve
64. Is a device located at the bottom of the
tank for the purpose of flushing water closets
and similar fixtures.
a. Flush valve
b. Flushometer valve
c. Ball valve
d. Float valve
65. Is the extended portion of a pipe that is
closed at one end to which no connections are
made on the extended portion.
a. Cleanout
b. Dead end
c. Blind flange
d. Blank flange
65. Is the extended portion of a pipe that is
closed at one end to which no connections are
made on the extended portion.
a. Cleanout
b. Dead end
c. Blind flange
d. Blank flange
66. Install to be able to meet the water
requirements during peak demands from a
low yielding water well.
a. Artesian well
b. Flowing well
c. Water reservoir
d. Septic tank
66. Install to be able to meet the water
requirements during peak demands from a
low yielding water well.
a. Artesian well
b. Flowing well
c. Water reservoir
d. Septic tank
67. Process of flushing, cleaning to remove dirt by
the flowing liquid through it.
a. Scouring
b. Cleaning
c. Draining
d. Scrubbing
67. Process of flushing, cleaning to remove dirt by
the flowing liquid through it.
a. Scouring
b. Cleaning
c. Draining
d. Scrubbing
68. Ratio of urinals for elementary schools.

a. Ratio of 1:70
b. Ratio of 1:75
c. Ratio of 1:65
d. Ratio of 1:85
68. Ratio of urinals for elementary schools.

a. Ratio of 1:70
b. Ratio of 1:75
c. Ratio of 1:65
d. Ratio of 1:85
69. Trap size of fixtures for Urinal (stall).

a. 2 ½”
b. 3”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
69. Trap size of fixtures for Urinal (stall).

a. 2 ½”
b. 3”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
70. Trap size of fixtures for slop sinks (with
combine trap).
a. 2”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
70. Trap size of fixtures for slop sinks (with
combine trap).
a. 2”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
71. Trap size of fixtures for Urinals
(pedestal).
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
71. Trap size of fixtures for Urinals
(pedestal).
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 1 ½”
72. An arrangement of venting so installed that
one vent pipe will serve two traps.

a. Unit vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Stack vent
d. Local vent
72. An arrangement of venting so installed that
one vent pipe will serve two traps.

a. Unit vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Stack vent
d. Local vent
73. Trap size of fixtures for pantry or bar.

a. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1”
d. 2”
73. Trap size of fixtures for pantry or bar.

a. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¼”
c. 1”
d. 2”
74. A vent that does not serve as drain and is
located where it is not exposed to back up of
waste from a drainage pipe.
a. Wet vent
b. Dry vent
c. Branch vent
d. Local vent
74. A vent that does not serve as drain and is
located where it is not exposed to back up of
waste from a drainage pipe.
a. Wet vent
b. Dry vent
c. Branch vent
d. Local vent
75. Color coding for fuel oil division.

a. White
b. Green
c. Blue
d. Black
75. Color coding for fuel oil division.

a. White
b. Green
c. Blue
d. Black
76. Trap size of fixtures for bath Shower stall.

a. 2 ¼”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 2 ½”
76. Trap size of fixtures for bath Shower stall.

a. 2 ¼”
b. 2”
c. 3”
d. 2 ½”
77. Trap size of fixtures for Bidet.
a. 1 ½”
b. ¼”
c. ½”
d. 1”
77. Trap size of fixtures for Bidet.
a. 1 ½”
b. ¼”
c. ½”
d. 1”
78. Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for
bathtub.
a. 1 ¼”
b. 2 ½”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
78. Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for
bathtub.
a. 1 ¼”
b. 2 ½”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”
79. Wet standpipe for riser more than 15 m.

a. 2”
b. 4”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
79. Wet standpipe for riser more than 15 m.

a. 2”
b. 4”
c. 2 ½”
d. 3”
80. Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl
which the flushing water enters through the rim
and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws
the contents of the bowl through the trap way.
a. Siphon vortex
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphonage
d. Siphon wash
80. Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl
which the flushing water enters through the rim
and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws
the contents of the bowl through the trap way.
a. Siphon vortex
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphonage
d. Siphon wash
81. Dry standpipe for a riser below 23 m.

a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 6”
d. 4”
81. Dry standpipe for a riser below 23 m.

a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 6”
d. 4”
82. It is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap
through which vapor or foul air is removed
from a room fixture.
a. Wet vent
b. Dry vent
c. Main vent
d. Local vent
82. It is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap
through which vapor or foul air is removed
from a room fixture.
a. Wet vent
b. Dry vent
c. Main vent
d. Local vent
83. Tap used to measure pressure in a water
system.
a. Pressure reducing valve
b. Pressure cock
c. Compression valve
d. Pressure relief valve
83. Tap used to measure pressure in a water
system.
a. Pressure reducing valve
b. Pressure cock
c. Compression valve
d. Pressure relief valve
84. The lowest portion of the inside top
surface of the channel through trap.
a. Crown weirs
b. Dip
c. Tip
d. Invert
84. The lowest portion of the inside top
surface of the channel through trap.
a. Crown weirs
b. Dip
c. Tip
d. Invert
85. Water which undergoes treatment, either
physical, biological or chemical means to
improve water quality
a. Distilled water
b. Purified water
c. Fresh water
d. Mineral water
85. Water which undergoes treatment, either
physical, biological or chemical means to
improve water quality
a. Distilled water
b. Purified water
c. Fresh water
d. Mineral water
86. A bathroom containing a water closet and
a lavatory.
a. Full bath
b. Half bath
c. Enclosed shower room
d. toilet
86. A bathroom containing a water closet and
a lavatory.
a. Full bath
b. Half bath
c. Enclosed shower room
d. toilet
87. How many gallons of water for the water
closet flushing requirements?
a. 30 gallons
b. 0.75 – 2 gallons
c. 3-5 gallons
d. 2-2.5 gallons
87. How many gallons of water for the water
closet flushing requirements?
a. 30 gallons
b. 0.75 – 2 gallons
c. 3-5 gallons
d. 2-2.5 gallons
88. Flushing is very noisy, expensive and has a low
water usage (1.5 gpf) that helps conserve water. Large
water surface makes this model efficient and design
features make it suitable for residential use.
a. Pressure tank
b. Siphon vortex
c. Siphon jet
d. Wash down
88. Flushing is very noisy, expensive and has a low
water usage (1.5 gpf) that helps conserve water. Large
water surface makes this model efficient and design
features make it suitable for residential use.
a. Pressure tank
b. Siphon vortex
c. Siphon jet
d. Wash down
89. A vent connecting at the junction of two
fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
fixtures.
a. Branch vent
b. Continuous vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Common vent
89. A vent connecting at the junction of two
fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
fixtures.
a. Branch vent
b. Continuous vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Common vent
90. How can you differentiate between soil
pipe and waste pipe when laid side by side.

a. Color
b. Smell
c. Diameter
d. Taste
90. How can you differentiate between soil
pipe and waste pipe when laid side by side.

a. Color
b. Smell
c. Diameter
d. Taste
91. It is added to water to reduce salinity.

a. Chlorine
b. Electrolysis
c. Purifier
d. Clarifier
91. It is added to water to reduce salinity.

a. Chlorine
b. Electrolysis
c. Purifier
d. Clarifier
92. Plumbing permit shall be invalid if works
not commenced after a period of,

a. 120 days
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 360 days
92. Plumbing permit shall be invalid if works
not commenced after a period of,

a. 120 days
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 360 days
93. Efficient but moderately noisy and its
reasonably low cost. Most of the bowl surface is
covered with water.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon jet
d. Siphon vortex
93. Efficient but moderately noisy and its
reasonably low cost. Most of the bowl surface is
covered with water.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon jet
d. Siphon vortex
94. Expensive, flushing is very noisy and large
water surface and large trap way size make this
model efficient and suitable for commercial use.
a. Reverse trap
b. Pressure/tankless
c. Pressure/tank
d. Siphon jet
94. Expensive, flushing is very noisy and large
water surface and large trap way size make this
model efficient and suitable for commercial use.
a. Reverse trap
b. Pressure/tankless
c. Pressure/tank
d. Siphon jet
95. Least efficient, most noisy type but lowest
in cost.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon jet
d. Siphon vortex
95. Least efficient, most noisy type but lowest
in cost.
a. Wash down
b. Reverse trap
c. Siphon jet
d. Siphon vortex
96. Model is mostly of one piece construction
with low profile, expensive and the large water
surface provides a very efficient and clean process
and the flushing is extremely quiet.
a. Siphon jet
b. Siphon vortex
c. Reverse trap
d. Wash down
96. Model is mostly of one piece construction
with low profile, expensive and the large water
surface provides a very efficient and clean process
and the flushing is extremely quiet.
a. Siphon jet
b. Siphon vortex
c. Reverse trap
d. Wash down
97. Quiet flushing, have moderate cost and
most popular residential model.
a. Siphon jet
b. Siphon wash down
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap
97. Quiet flushing, have moderate cost and
most popular residential model.
a. Siphon jet
b. Siphon wash down
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap
98. What type of material used for the base of
a septic tank.

a. Mass concrete
b. Reinforced concrete
c. Earth base
d. Light weight concrete
98. What type of material used for the base of
a septic tank.

a. Mass concrete
b. Reinforced concrete
c. Earth base
d. Light weight concrete
99. When water comes out as soon as the fire
sprinkler is activated, the system is.
a. Wet standpipe
b. Dry standpipe
c. Pre-action
d. Deluge
99. When water comes out as soon as the fire
sprinkler is activated, the system is.
a. Wet standpipe
b. Dry standpipe
c. Pre-action
d. Deluge
100. What is used to unclog a toilet?

a. Hand auger
b. Closet auger
c. Straight auger
d. Darsho’s auger
100. What is used to unclog a toilet?

a. Hand auger
b. Closet auger
c. Straight auger
d. Darsho’s auger
101. The date when Sanitation Code is issued.

a. August 22, 1991

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 27, 1956
d. August 22, 1955
101. The date when Sanitation Code is issued.

a. August 22, 1991

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 27, 1956
d. August 22, 1955
102. Provincial Water Utilities Act.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 198
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
102. Provincial Water Utilities Act.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 198
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
103. Is a receptacle used to catch surface drained
from cemented courts, driveways, and yards.
a. Yard Catch Basin
b. Yard Drain
c. Garage Catch Basin
d. Exterior Basin
103. Is a receptacle used to catch surface drained
from cemented courts, driveways, and yards.
a. Yard Catch Basin
b. Yard Drain
c. Garage Catch Basin
d. Exterior Basin
104. The date when the Philippine Environment
Code is signed.

a. August 20, 1971

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 6, 1977
d. June 22, 1975
104. The date when the Philippine Environment
Code is signed.

a. August 20, 1971

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 6, 1977
d. June 22, 1975
105. What is the maximum number of fixture
units that maybe connected to a 75 mm diameter
house drain pipe under 4% slope?
a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 34
105. What is the maximum number of fixture
units that maybe connected to a 75 mm diameter
house drain pipe under 4% slope?
a. 18
b. 21 (Max Fajardo Table 7-1)
c. 25
d. 34
106. A piping arrangement in which a drain from a
fixture, appliance, or device discharge indirectly into a
fixture, receptacle, or interceptor at a point below the
flood level rim of the receptacle so installed as to
prevent backflow or siphonage.
a. Air break
b. Pressure
c. Air stop
d. Air gap
106. A piping arrangement in which a drain from a
fixture, appliance, or device discharge indirectly into a
fixture, receptacle, or interceptor at a point below the
flood level rim of the receptacle so installed as to
prevent backflow or siphonage.
a. Air break
b. Pressure
c. Air stop
d. Air gap
107. Consists of a running trap installed under the
basement floor to protect it from freezing.

a. Floor drain
b. Oversize house drain
c. Area drain
d. Floor basin
107. Consists of a running trap installed under the
basement floor to protect it from freezing.

a. Floor drain
b. Oversize house drain
c. Area drain
d. Floor basin
108. What is the slope of a 100 mm diameter
house drainpipe with 100 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
108. What is the slope of a 100 mm diameter
house drainpipe with 100 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
109. The following back of used, contaminated or
polluted water from plumbing or vessel into a
water supply pipe due to negative pressure in such
pipe.
a. Backflow connection
b. Back-siphonage
c. Back pressure backflow
d. Back-vent pipe
109. The following back of used, contaminated or
polluted water from plumbing or vessel into a
water supply pipe due to negative pressure in such
pipe.
a. Backflow connection
b. Back-siphonage
c. Back pressure backflow
d. Back-vent pipe
110. The house drain should be sized correctly to
have a flow of about ____ of the pipe diameter.

a. 45%
b. 50%
c. 55%
d. 60%
110. The house drain should be sized correctly to
have a flow of about ____ of the pipe diameter.

a. 45%
b. 50%
c. 55%
d. 60%
111. Environment Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 196
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
111. Environment Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 196
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
112. What is the slope of a 100 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 114 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
112. What is the slope of a 100 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 114 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
113. What is the slope of a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 203 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
113. What is the slope of a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 203 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
114. The date when the Provincial Water
Utilities Act is signed.

a. August 22, 1991

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 27, 1970
d. August 22, 1955
114. The date when the Provincial Water
Utilities Act is signed.

a. August 22, 1991

b. May 25, 1973
c. June 27, 1970
d. August 22, 1955
115. Fixture unit value of a Public or Hotel Sink.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
115. Fixture unit value of a Public or Hotel Sink.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
116. It is not preferred to discharge into the septic
tank.

a. Combined drain
b. Storm drain
c. Industrial drain
d. Sanitary drain
116. It is not preferred to discharge into the septic
tank.

a. Combined drain
b. Storm drain
c. Industrial drain
d. Sanitary drain
117. Water Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 198
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
117. Water Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. PD 198
c. PD 1152
d. PD 1067
118. It is a receptacle used to receive water to be
drained from the floor into the plumbing system.

a. House drain
b. Oversize house drain
c. Floor drain
d. Catch basin
118. It is a receptacle used to receive water to be
drained from the floor into the plumbing system.

a. House drain
b. Oversize house drain
c. Floor drain
d. Catch basin
119. What is the maximum number of fixture units
that may be connected to a 75 mm diameter house
drain pipe under 2% slope?

a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 34
119. What is the maximum number of fixture units
that may be connected to a 75 mm diameter house
drain pipe under 2% slope?

a. 18
b. 21
c. 25
d. 34
120. A type of pipe connection in which a ball-
shaped end is held in a cuplike shell and allows
movement in any direction.
a. Ball valve
b. Ball cock
c. Ball joint
d. Ball cup
120. A type of pipe connection in which a ball-
shaped end is held in a cuplike shell and allows
movement in any direction.
a. Ball valve
b. Ball cock
c. Ball joint
d. Ball cup
121. What is the maximum number of fixture
units that maybe connected to a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe under 3% slope?
a. 162
b. 216
c. 264
d. 275
121. What is the maximum number of fixture
units that maybe connected to a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe under 3% slope?
a. 162
b. 216
c. 264
d. 275
122. A sink designed primarily to receive wastes
from bedpans and having a flush rim, an integral
trap with a visible trap seal, and the same flushing
and cleansing characteristics as a water closet.
a. Blow-off sink
b. Hotel sink
c. Clinic sink
d. Sanitary sink
122. A sink designed primarily to receive wastes
from bedpans and having a flush rim, an integral
trap with a visible trap seal, and the same flushing
and cleansing characteristics as a water closet.
a. Blow-off sink
b. Hotel sink
c. Clinic sink
d. Sanitary sink
123. It is adopted when the street drainage is
higher in elevation than the basement floor of the
building.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Outside storm drain
c. Overhead feed drain
d. Inside storm drain
123. It is adopted when the street drainage is
higher in elevation than the basement floor of the
building.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Outside storm drain
c. Overhead feed drain
d. Inside storm drain
124. Sanitary sewage is also known as,

a. Soil
b. Plumbing waste
c. Domestic sewage
d. Pipe sewage
124. Sanitary sewage is also known as,

a. Soil
b. Plumbing waste
c. Domestic sewage
d. Pipe sewage
125. Fixture unit value of 1 bathroom consisting
of 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub and overhead
shower or water closet, lavatory and shower
compartment.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 8
125. Fixture unit value of 1 bathroom consisting
of 1 water closet, lavatory, bathtub and overhead
shower or water closet, lavatory and shower
compartment.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 6
d. 8
126. Civil Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1067
126. Civil Code of the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1067
127. The unobstructed vertical distance through
the free atmosphere between the outlet of water
pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into
which it is discharging.
a. Air break
b. Pressure gap
c. Air stop
d. Air gap
127. The unobstructed vertical distance through
the free atmosphere between the outlet of water
pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into
which it is discharging.
a. Air break
b. Pressure gap
c. Air stop
d. Air gap
128. What is the slope of a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 150 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
128. What is the slope of a 125 mm diameter
house drain pipe with 150 fixture units?

a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
129. A device or means to prevent flow of liquid
from returning to source of supply and also called
vacuum breaker.
a. Backwater valve
b. Back-siphonage
c. Backflow preventer
d. Back-vent preventer pipe
129. A device or means to prevent flow of liquid
from returning to source of supply and also called
vacuum breaker.
a. Backwater valve
b. Back-siphonage
c. Backflow preventer
d. Back-vent preventer pipe
130. A device installed in a drainage system to
prevent reverse flow.

a. Backwater valve
b. Back-siphonage
c. Backflow preventer
d. Back-vent pipe
130. A device installed in a drainage system to
prevent reverse flow.

a. Backwater valve
b. Back-siphonage
c. Backflow preventer
d. Back-vent pipe
131. Appropriate fittings for a storm drain.

a. Wye, 1/8 bend, long radius

b. Tee, 1/8 bend, long radius
c. Wye, 1/4 bend, long radius
d. Wye, 1/8 bend, short radius
131. Appropriate fittings for a storm drain.

a. Wye, 1/8 bend, long radius

b. Tee, 1/8 bend, long radius
c. Wye, 1/4 bend, long radius
d. Wye, 1/8 bend, short radius
132. The date when the Water Code is signed.

a. December 20, 1971

b. May 25, 1973
c. May 25, 1975
d. December 31, 1976
132. The date when the Water Code is signed.

a. December 20, 1971

b. May 25, 1973
c. May 25, 1975
d. December 31, 1976
133. The most preferred type of back flow valve
because it has the characteristics of non-
interferences in the movement of air inside the
drainage system.
a. Interference valve
b. Unbalanced valve
c. Non-interference valve
d. Balance valve
133. The most preferred type of back flow valve
because it has the characteristics of non-
interferences in the movement of air inside the
drainage system.
a. Interference valve
b. Unbalanced valve
c. Non-interference valve
d. Balance valve
134. Reduces the action scouring in the pipe, thus
the solid waste are carried along the bottom of the
pipe.
a. Undersize house sewer
b. Oversize house drain
c. Domestic sewage drain
d. Sanitary sewer
134. Reduces the action scouring in the pipe, thus
the solid waste are carried along the bottom of the
pipe.
a. Undersize house sewer
b. Oversize house drain
c. Domestic sewage drain
d. Sanitary sewer
135. Storm drain is installed provided a slope of
not more than _____ per meter run.

a. 0.5 %
b. 1%
c. 1.5%
d. 2%
135. Storm drain is installed provided a slope of
not more than _____ per meter run.

a. 0.5 %
b. 1%
c. 1.5%
d. 2%
136. It occurs due to an increased reverse pressure
above the supply pressure.

a. Back pressure backflow

b. Back-vent pipe
c. Backflow connection
d. Back pressure siphonage
136. It occurs due to an increased reverse pressure
above the supply pressure.

a. Back pressure backflow

b. Back-vent pipe
c. Backflow connection
d. Back pressure siphonage
137. It is a device installed in a house drain
immediately inside the foundation wall of the
building.
a. Soil trap
b. Main trap
c. House trap
d. Sewer trap
137. It is a device installed in a house drain
immediately inside the foundation wall of the
building.
a. Soil trap
b. Main trap
c. House trap
d. Sewer trap
138. It is also known as the collection line of a
plumbing system.

a. House drain
b. Soil drain
c. Waste drain
d. Main drain
138. It is also known as the collection line of a
plumbing system.

a. House drain
b. Soil drain
c. Waste drain
d. Main drain
139. A room equipped with a shower stall or
bathtub.

a. Bathroom group
b. Bathroom
c. Shower room
d. Half bathroom
139. A room equipped with a shower stall or
bathtub.

a. Bathroom group
b. Bathroom
c. Shower room
d. Half bathroom
140. Fixture unit value for every 15 sq. foot of
roof drain.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
140. Fixture unit value for every 15 sq. foot of
roof drain.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
141. An act to regulate the trade of Master
Plumber in the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 1478
d. PD 1067
141. An act to regulate the trade of Master
Plumber in the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 1478
d. PD 1067
142. Sanitation Code of the Philippines.

a. PD 1378
b. PD 856
c. PD 857
d. PD 568
142. Sanitation Code of the Philippines.

a. PD 1378
b. PD 856
c. PD 857
d. PD 568
143. A loop of pipe rising approximately 35 feet,
at its top most point above the highest fixture it
supplies.
a. Sanitary loop
b. Plumbing loop
c. Barometric loop
d. Manometric loop
143. A loop of pipe rising approximately 35 feet,
at its top most point above the highest fixture it
supplies.
a. Sanitary loop
b. Plumbing loop
c. Barometric loop
d. Manometric loop
144. Is a device used in kitchen serving hotels,
dining rooms, clubhouses and restaurants.

a. Grease basin
b. Grease interceptor
c. Oil interceptor
d. Oil catch basin
144. Is a device used in kitchen serving hotels,
dining rooms, clubhouses and restaurants.

a. Grease basin
b. Grease interceptor
c. Oil interceptor
d. Oil catch basin
145. Fixture unit value of a Shower Bath.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
145. Fixture unit value of a Shower Bath.

a. 1
b. 1.5
c. 2
d. 3
146. A condition or any arrangement whereby
reverse flow can occur.

a. Backflow connection
b. Back-siphonage
c. Back pressure backflow
d. Backflow pipe
146. A condition or any arrangement whereby
reverse flow can occur.

a. Backflow connection
b. Back-siphonage
c. Back pressure backflow
d. Backflow pipe
147. Revised Fire Code of the Philippines 2008.

a. RA 9514
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1182
147. Revised Fire Code of the Philippines 2008.

a. RA 9514
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1182
148. It is sometimes located under the basement
floor or when the walls of the buildings.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Outside storm drain
c. Splash pan
d. Inside storm drain
148. It is sometimes located under the basement
floor or when the walls of the buildings.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Outside storm drain
c. Splash pan
d. Inside storm drain
149. Clean Water Act.
a. RA 8749
b. RA 9275
c. PD 1067
d. PD 198
149. Clean Water Act.
a. RA 8749
b. RA 9275
c. PD 1067
d. PD 198
150. Clean Air Act.

a. RA 8749
b. RA 9275
c. PD 1067
d. PD 198
150. Clean Air Act.

a. RA 8749
b. RA 9275
c. PD 1067
d. PD 198
151. An act to regulate the practice of Sanitary
Engineering in the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1067
151. An act to regulate the practice of Sanitary
Engineering in the Philippines.

a. RA 1378
b. RA 1364
c. RA 386
d. PD 1067
152. A part of the vent line, which connects directly
with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture
and extends to the branch or main vent pipe at any point
higher than fixture or fixture traps it serves.

a. Back-vent pipe
b. Circuit vent pipe
c. Yoke vent pipe
d. Loop vent
152. A part of the vent line, which connects directly
with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture
and extends to the branch or main vent pipe at any point
higher than fixture or fixture traps it serves.

a. Back-vent pipe
b. Circuit vent pipe
c. Yoke vent pipe
d. Loop vent
153. The date when the Sanitary Engineering Law
and Plumbing Law are approved.
a. January 18, 1955
b. June 18, 1955
c. June 27, 1956
d. September 16, 1955
153. The date when the Sanitary Engineering Law
and Plumbing Law are approved.
a. January 18, 1955
b. June 18, 1955
c. June 27, 1956
d. September 16, 1955
154. It collects water coming from the downspout
leading the accumulated water away from the
house at a relatively low rate of flow.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Roof leader
c. Catch basin
d. Splash pan
154. It collects water coming from the downspout
leading the accumulated water away from the
house at a relatively low rate of flow.
a. Overhead storm drain
b. Roof leader
c. Catch basin
d. Splash pan
155. Not preferred type of backflow valve because
of its poor performance.

a. Interference valve
b. Non-interference valve
c. Unbalanced valve
d. Balance valves
155. Not preferred type of backflow valve because
of its poor performance.

a. Interference valve
b. Non-interference valve
c. Unbalanced valve
d. Balance valves
156. Civil Code of the Philippines.
a. RA 386
b. PD 1152
c. RA 9514
d. PD 856
156. Civil Code of the Philippines.
a. RA 386
b. PD 1152
c. RA 9514
d. PD 856
157. Grease can be disposed in the kitchen
sink?
a. Always
b. Never
c. Sometimes
d. Not sure
157. Grease can be disposed in the kitchen
sink?
a. Always
b. Never
c. Sometimes
d. Not sure
158. Your toilet should be running all the
time?
a. Always
b. Never
c. Sometimes
d. Not sure
158. Your toilet should be running all the
time?
a. Always
b. Never
c. Sometimes
d. Not sure
159. Teflon tape can be used when leaking
occurs at which location.

a. Tub spout
b. Shower valve
c. Drain
d. Shower head
159. Teflon tape can be used when leaking
occurs at which location.

a. Tub spout
b. Shower valve
c. Drain
d. Shower head
160. Where is the cold water valve located?

a. Left side
b. Right side
c. Center
d. Bottom
160. Where is the cold water valve located?

a. Left side
b. Right side
c. Center
d. Bottom
161. What do all toilets have built into them?

a. Anti-siphon valve
b. P-trap
c. TP valve
d. Water
161. What do all toilets have built into them?

a. Anti-siphon valve
b. P-trap
c. TP valve
d. Water
162. What can never be re-used when
replacing toilet?

a. Tissue
b. Flange bolts
c. Wax ring
d. Water
162. What can never be re-used when
replacing toilet?

a. Tissue
b. Flange bolts
c. Wax ring
d. Water
163. What fits between a closet flange and toilet
bowl?

a. O-ring
b. Wax ring
c. Bolt ring
d. Flange ring
163. What fits between a closet flange and toilet
bowl?

a. O-ring
b. Wax ring
c. Bolt ring
d. Flange ring
164. What type of adhesive is used to caulk
around wet surfaces?

a. Elmers glue
b. Silicone
c. Rugby
d. Non-sag A
164. What type of adhesive is used to caulk
around wet surfaces?

a. Elmers glue
b. Silicone
c. Rugby
d. Non-sag A
165. The safety valve on a water heater is called
what?

a. Drain valve
b. Angle valve
c. TP valve
d. Gate valve
165. The safety valve on a water heater is called
what?

a. Drain valve
b. Angle valve
c. TP valve
d. Gate valve
166. A faucet with a pullout spout, sometimes
called a _______ faucet?

a. easy-touch
b. magic-touch
c. one-touch
d. sensorized
166. A faucet with a pullout spout, sometimes
called a _______ faucet?

a. easy-touch
b. magic-touch
c. one-touch
d. sensorized
167. How many single compartment fixtures of
sinks, lavatory or laundry tubs that can be
connected to a single trap?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
167. How many single compartment fixtures of
sinks, lavatory or laundry tubs that can be
connected to a single trap?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
168. What is the proper way to wind a Teflon on a
pipe thread?

a. clockwise with the pipe facing you

b. counter-clockwise with the pipe facing you
c. clockwise with the pipe facing the traverse side
d. none of the above
168. What is the proper way to wind a Teflon on a
pipe thread?

a. clockwise with the pipe facing you

b. counter-clockwise with the pipe facing you
c. clockwise with the pipe facing the traverse side
d. none of the above
169. A water treatment processes designed to destroy
disease-causing microorganisms. Is often assessed by
measuring the coliform group of indicator organisms.

a. Chlorination
b. Disinfection
c. Detoxification
d. Dissolution
169. A water treatment processes designed to destroy
disease-causing microorganisms. Is often assessed by
measuring the coliform group of indicator organisms.

a. Chlorination
b. Disinfection
c. Detoxification
d. Dissolution
170. Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with
oakum or hemp and powered received with pure
load what that depth of lead over oakum?

a. 25 mm (1”)
b. 32 mm (1 ¼”)
c. 38 mm (1 ½”)
d. 13 mm (½”)
170. Caulk joint shall be firmly packed with
oakum or hemp and powered received with pure
load what that depth of lead over oakum?

a. 25 mm (1”)
b. 32 mm (1 ¼”)
c. 38 mm (1 ½”)
d. 13 mm (½”)
171. A vertical enclosure with a removable cover
providing access to a curb cock.

a. Shutoff valve
b. Curb box
c. Corporation stop
d. Manhole
171. A vertical enclosure with a removable cover
providing access to a curb cock.

a. Shutoff valve
b. Curb box
c. Corporation stop
d. Manhole
172. A type of nipple having both ends externally
threaded and the midsection unthreaded.

a. nipple
b. open nipple
c. shoulder nipple
d. tapped nipple
172. A type of nipple having both ends externally
threaded and the midsection unthreaded.

a. nipple
b. open nipple
c. shoulder nipple
d. tapped nipple
173. Vertical installation of double sanitary tees
maybe used when the barrel of the fitting is at
least ______than the largest side inlet.

a. 1 pipe size larger

b. 2 pipe size larger
c. 3 pipe size larger
d. None of the above
173. Vertical installation of double sanitary tees
maybe used when the barrel of the fitting is at
least ______than the largest side inlet.

a. 1 pipe size larger

b. 2 pipe size larger
c. 3 pipe size larger
d. None of the above
174. The vertical distance from the centerline of
the pump (this would be the shaft on a horizontal
pump) to the level in the discharge vessel.

a. Discharge head
b. Suction head
c. Suction lift
d. Pressure head
174. The vertical distance from the centerline of
the pump (this would be the shaft on a horizontal
pump) to the level in the discharge vessel.

a. Discharge head
b. Suction head
c. Suction lift
d. Pressure head
175. A type of material made from mild steel that
is drawn through a die and welded. It s dipped in
bath of zinc, which treatment serves to some
degree the pipe against the effect of acids.

a. Galvanized steel pipe

b. Galvanized wrought iron pipe
c. Cast iron pipe
d. Acid resistance cast iron pipe
175. A type of material made from mild steel that
is drawn through a die and welded. It s dipped in
bath of zinc, which treatment serves to some
degree the pipe against the effect of acids.

a. Galvanized steel pipe

b. Galvanized wrought iron pipe
c. Cast iron pipe
d. Acid resistance cast iron pipe
176. A fitting with a projecting collar along the
edge used on installation requiring increased area
coverage for added mechanical strength.

a. Union
b. Flange
c. Union
d. Bushing
176. A fitting with a projecting collar along the
edge used on installation requiring increased area
coverage for added mechanical strength.

a. Union
b. Flange
c. Union
d. Bushing
177. A form extracted metallurgy, its main use is
to produce iron from ore.

a. Tuberculation
b. Carbonation
c. Smelting
d. Coagulation
177. A form extracted metallurgy, its main use is
to produce iron from ore.

a. Tuberculation
b. Carbonation
c. Smelting
d. Coagulation
178. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50
mm, what should be the size of its vent pipe?

a. 32 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 38 mm
d. 50 mm
178. Assuming the waste pipe of a fixture is 50
mm, what should be the size of its vent pipe?

a. 32 mm
b. 25 mm
c. 38 mm
d. 50 mm
179. A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed by
magnesium inoculation, resulting in a material having
high strength without otherwise changing its basic
properties. Good corrosion resistance makes this type of
pipe especially useful in underground installations.
a. Acid Resistance Cast Iron Pipe
b. Galvanize Steel Pipes
c. Galvanize Wrought Iron Pipe
d. Ductile Iron Pipe
179. A cast iron pipe in which the carbon is reformed by
magnesium inoculation, resulting in a material having
high strength without otherwise changing its basic
properties. Good corrosion resistance makes this type of
pipe especially useful in underground installations.
a. Acid Resistance Cast Iron Pipe
b. Galvanize Steel Pipes
c. Galvanize Wrought Iron Pipe
d. Ductile Iron Pipe
180. How many gallons do an average daily
consumption of a Bathtub?

a. 5 gallons
b. 30 gallons
c. 40 gallons
d. 100 gallons
180. How many gallons do an average daily
consumption of a Bathtub?

a. 5 gallons
b. 30 gallons
c. 40 gallons
d. 100 gallons
181. Can be constructed with hand tools or power
tools-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)-can have
the greatest diameter that a space may allow.

a. Dug well
b. Drive well
c. Bored well
d. Deep well
181. Can be constructed with hand tools or power
tools-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)-can have
the greatest diameter that a space may allow.

a. Dug well
b. Drive well
c. Bored well
d. Deep well
182. A device used to control an incoming high water
pressure into the water distribution system by
mechanical means so as to bring it to a working
pressure of 80 psi.

a. Pressure relief valve

b. Pressure reducer
c. Pressure reducing valve
d. Pressure regulator
182. A device used to control an incoming high water
pressure into the water distribution system by
mechanical means so as to bring it to a working
pressure of 80 psi.

a. Pressure relief valve

b. Pressure reducer
c. Pressure reducing valve
d. Pressure regulator
183. A residence with 12 family members requires
3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with peak
demand. What is the maximum hot water probable
hourly demand?
a. 110 liters
b. 100 liters
c. 120 liters
d. 140 liters
183. A residence with 12 family members requires
3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with peak
demand. What is the maximum hot water probable
hourly demand?
a. 110 liters
b. 100 liters
c. 120 liters
d. 140 liters
184. A term used for a pipe extension of not more
than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack or
branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
future tap.
a. tail piece
b. Branch
c. clean out
d. stub out
184. A term used for a pipe extension of not more
than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack or
branch of a plumbing rough-in for the purpose
future tap.
a. tail piece
b. Branch
c. clean out
d. stub out
185. A type of water pump with its pump motor
installed on the surface attached to a lift and push
rod to activate a submerged piston.

a. reciprocating pump
b. sump pump
c. jack pump
d. centrifugal pump
185. A type of water pump with its pump motor
installed on the surface attached to a lift and push
rod to activate a submerged piston.

a. reciprocating pump
b. sump pump
c. jack pump
d. centrifugal pump
186. 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
186. 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
187. 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
187. 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
188. 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
188. 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
189. 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
189. 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
190. The maximum height of a fire service
connection from the grade line is ______ cms.

a. 120 cms.
b. 130 cms.
c. 122 cms
d. 102 cms.
190. The maximum height of a fire service
connection from the grade line is ______ cms.

a. 120 cms.
b. 130 cms.
c. 122 cms
d. 102 cms.
191. The maximum horizontal developed length
between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at
the trap arm.
a. 6 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 4 feet
d. 3 feet
191. The maximum horizontal developed length
between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at
the trap arm.
a. 6 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 4 feet
d. 3 feet
192. The minimum height of fire service
connection from the grade line is ____ cms.

a. 50 cms.
b. 100 cms.
c. 46 cms.
d. 35 cms.
192. The minimum height of fire service
connection from the grade line is ____ cms.

a. 50 cms.
b. 100 cms.
c. 46 cms.
d. 35 cms.
193. 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”)
193. 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”)
194. Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking
because of several contaminants from the water source present in the
environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be safe for
drinking has to undergo water purification in several stages. Because of
several contaminants, water undergoes several stages. What is a stage in
water purification, which removes mineral deposits, salts, heavy metal,
totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained?

a. carbon filtration
b. Aeration
c. ultraviolet radiation
d. reverse osmosis
194. Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking
because of several contaminants from the water source present in the
environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be safe for
drinking has to undergo water purification in several stages. Because of
several contaminants, water undergoes several stages. What is a stage in
water purification, which removes mineral deposits, salts, heavy metal,
totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained?

a. carbon filtration
b. Aeration
c. ultraviolet radiation
d. reverse osmosis
195. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank
used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due to
suction or negative pressure resulting from back-
siphonage in a downfeed water distribution system?

a. pressure reducing valve

b. vacuum breaker valve
c. air volume control valve
d. pressure relief valve
195. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank
used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due to
suction or negative pressure resulting from back-
siphonage in a downfeed water distribution system?

a. pressure reducing valve

b. vacuum breaker valve
c. air volume control valve
d. pressure relief valve
196. 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 fixture and
connects to a main vent stack?
a. Relief vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Loop vent
d. Circuit vent
196. 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 fixture and
connects to a main vent stack?
a. Relief vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Loop vent
d. Circuit vent
197. What is the size of supply inlet for flush tank
type water closet?

a. 3/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 3/8”
d. 1”
197. What is the size of supply inlet for flush tank
type water closet?

a. 3/4”
b. 1/2”
c. 3/8”
d. 1”
198. 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 branch supply duct as far as practical from the
outlet
d. at the air boot fitting
198. 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 branch supply duct as far as practical from the
outlet
d. at the air boot fitting
199. A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a
bigger diameter to a lesser diameter.

a. Bushing
b. Reducer
c. Fitting
d. Union
199. A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a
bigger diameter to a lesser diameter.

a. Bushing
b. Reducer
c. Fitting
d. Union
200. Acidity is one of the most problems in
water distribution and water purification, which can
cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting
& clogging of steel pipes, which is the best solution for
this problem?
a. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or
limestone to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
b. Chlorination for removing salt contents
c. Aeration
d. None of the above
200. Acidity is one of the most problems in
water distribution and water purification, which can
cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting
& clogging of steel pipes, which is the best solution for
this problem?
a. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or
limestone to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate
b. Chlorination for removing salt contents
c. Aeration
d. None of the above
201. Amount of waste discharged for a waste
water treatment facility.

a. 300 gpm
b. 500 gpm
c. 30 cu.m./day
d. 50 c.u. m. /day
201. Amount of waste discharged for a waste
water treatment facility.

a. 300 gpm
b. 500 gpm
c. 30 cu.m./day
d. 50 c.u. m. /day
202. 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
d. Long neck
202. 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
d. Long neck
203. Physical process in which the sediment
particles collide with each other and stick together.

a. Coagulation
b. Flocculation
c. Sedimentation
d. Aeration
203. Physical process in which the sediment
particles collide with each other and stick together.

a. Coagulation
b. Flocculation
c. Sedimentation
d. Aeration
204. The discharge from a sump pump shall have
the following fittings installed in order, in the
direction of flow:

a. check valve, union, shut-off valve

b. shut-off, coupling, check valve
c. check valve, shut-off valve, union
d. union, check valve, shut-off valve
204. The discharge from a sump pump shall have
the following fittings installed in order, in the
direction of flow:

a. check valve, union, shut-off valve

b. shut-off, coupling, check valve
c. check valve, shut-off valve, union
d. union, check valve, shut-off valve
205. What do you mean by "zero Ph" ?

a. Acid
b. Base
c. Alkaline
d. neutral
205. What do you mean by "zero Ph" ?

a. Acid
b. Base
c. Alkaline
d. neutral
206. Copper tube permitted for underground water
distribution.

a. type M soft
b. type L hard
c. type K soft
d. DWV
206. Copper tube permitted for underground water
distribution.

a. type M soft
b. type L hard
c. type K soft
d. DWV
207. What is a "powder room“ ?

a. half bath
b. full bath
c. quarter bath
d. none of the above
207. What is a "powder room“ ?

a. half bath
b. full bath
c. quarter bath
d. none of the above
208. 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
208. 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
209. The tailpiece for a lavatory shall not be less
than ____.

a. 1-1/4 inch
b. 1-1/2 inch
c. 1 inch
d. 1-3/8 inch
209. The tailpiece for a lavatory shall not be less
than ____.

a. 1-1/4 inch
b. 1-1/2 inch
c. 1 inch
d. 1-3/8 inch
210. What feature in water supply is NOT
advisable to plumbing fixtures, devices and
opportunities?
a. Bacterial quality
b. Adequate pressure
c. Sufficient volume
d. Without undue noise
210. What feature in water supply is NOT
advisable to plumbing fixtures, devices and
opportunities?
a. Bacterial quality
b. Adequate pressure
c. Sufficient volume
d. Without undue noise
211.Which of the following is an impairment of
the quality of potable water which creates a hazard
to public health through poisoning or the spread of
disease?
a. Imbalance
b. Risk danger
c. Backflow
d. Contamination
211.Which of the following is an impairment of
the quality of potable water which creates a hazard
to public health through poisoning or the spread of
disease?
a. Imbalance
b. Risk danger
c. Backflow
d. Contamination
212. Globe valve for steam and hot water?

a. Composition
b. Wedge plug
c. Angle valve
d. Conventional
212. Globe valve for steam and hot water?

a. Composition
b. Wedge plug
c. Angle valve
d. Conventional
213. What delivers water under pressure?

a. Ejector
b. Sump pump
c. Pressure controller
d. Centrifugal pump
213. What delivers water under pressure?

a. Ejector
b. Sump pump
c. Pressure controller
d. Centrifugal pump
214. Who was the President of the Republic of the
Philippines who signed the "Plumbing Law of the
Philippines"?

a. Joseph Estrada
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Ferdinand Marcos
214. Who was the President of the Republic of the
Philippines who signed the "Plumbing Law of the
Philippines"?

a. Joseph Estrada
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Ferdinand Marcos
215. A method of purifying water wherein
particles of matters that are suspended in the water
are allowed to stay in a container so that they will
settle in the bottom, then drawing the water out,
leaving these matters in the container.
a. aeration
b. sedimentation
c. reverse osmosis
d. purification
215. A method of purifying water wherein
particles of matters that are suspended in the water
are allowed to stay in a container so that they will
settle in the bottom, then drawing the water out,
leaving these matters in the container.
a. aeration
b. sedimentation
c. reverse osmosis
d. purification
216. The pipe or shaft which is used to remove
foul air or congested air from a fixture or a room
and convey the same to the atmosphere is called?

a. Local vent
b. Back vent
c. Venting pipe
d. Dry vent
216. The pipe or shaft which is used to remove
foul air or congested air from a fixture or a room
and convey the same to the atmosphere is called?

a. Local vent
b. Back vent
c. Venting pipe
d. Dry vent
217. Which does NOT apply in the removal of
suspended materials and color in the water?

a. Sedimentation
b. Coagulation
c. Filtration
d. Chlorination
217. Which does NOT apply in the removal of
suspended materials and color in the water?

a. Sedimentation
b. Coagulation
c. Filtration
d. Chlorination
218. What do you call the undesirable type of
vegetation formed when water reservoir is
exposed to light?
a. Septic scum
b. Sludge
c. Pond scum
d. Floe
218. What do you call the undesirable type of
vegetation formed when water reservoir is
exposed to light?
a. Septic scum
b. Sludge
c. Pond scum
d. Floe
219. The top of the well is lower that the high
position of the previous stratum from which the
water is obtained and water will rise through the
entire length of the well and way flow from the
wall without pumping.
a. Flowing well
b. Shallow well
c. Deep well
d. Artesian well
219. The top of the well is lower that the high
position of the previous stratum from which the
water is obtained and water will rise through the
entire length of the well and way flow from the
wall without pumping.
a. Flowing well
b. Shallow well
c. Deep well
d. Artesian well
220. What is the size of the yoke or by past vent
for a high rise building?
a. Equal size of the main vent
b. ½ times the size of the main vent
c. 1 1/2 times the size of the main vent
d. Equal size of the vent stack
220. What is the size of the yoke or by past vent
for a high rise building?
a. Equal size of the main vent
b. ½ times the size of the main vent
c. 1 1/2 times the size of the main vent
d. Equal size of the vent stack
221. What is the size of relief vent on a circuit
vented soil branch installation of plumbing
fixtures?
a. Equal diameter of the soil pipe
b. ½ times the diameter of the soil pipe
c. 1 ½ times the diameter of the soil pipe
d. ¾ times the diameter of the soil pipe
221. What is the size of relief vent on a circuit
vented soil branch installation of plumbing
fixtures?
a. Equal diameter of the soil pipe
b. ½ times the diameter of the soil pipe
c. 1 ½ times the diameter of the soil pipe
d. ¾ times the diameter of the soil pipe
222.What should be the front clearance of a
cleanout having 2 inches diameter or less shall not
be less than?
a. 102 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 200 mm
222.What should be the front clearance of a
cleanout having 2 inches diameter or less shall not
be less than?
a. 102 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 200 mm
223. What is the minimum horizontal distance
required between vent terminal and window
opening of a building?
a. 1.5 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 1m
d. 1.2 m
223. What is the minimum horizontal distance
required between vent terminal and window
opening of a building?
a. 1.5 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 1m
d. 1.2 m
224. What should be the front clearance of a
cleanout having 2 inches diameter or larger shall
not be less than?
a. 450 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 200 mm
224. What should be the front clearance of a
cleanout having 2 inches diameter or larger shall
not be less than?
a. 450 mm
b. 152 mm
c. 305 mm
d. 200 mm
225. To reduce the excessive pressure that
produces a hammering sound, how long a pipe
should be added and installed on the top of riser of
the highest fixture level to absorb air pressure.
a. 0.60m – 0.90m
b. 0.30m – 0.90m
c. 0.50m – 1.2m
d. 0.40m – 1.0m
225. To reduce the excessive pressure that
produces a hammering sound, how long a pipe
should be added and installed on the top of riser of
the highest fixture level to absorb air pressure.
a. 0.60m – 0.90m
b. 0.30m – 0.90m
c. 0.50m – 1.2m
d. 0.40m – 1.0m
226. Which method that is NOT commonly used
for bringing water from its source to the
costumer?
a. Gravity system
b. Distributing reservoir system
c. Domestic water softener system
d. Direct pressure system
226. Which method that is NOT commonly used
for bringing water from its source to the
costumer?
a. Gravity system
b. Distributing reservoir system
c. Domestic water softener system
d. Direct pressure system
227. The soil branch piping installed in horizontal
run must be supported by iron hanger at close
interval to prevent sagging. What is the distance
apart the hangers?
a. 1.5 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 2.3 m
d. 0.9 m
227. The soil branch piping installed in horizontal
run must be supported by iron hanger at close
interval to prevent sagging. What is the distance
apart the hangers?
a. 1.5 m
b. 3.0 m
c. 2.3 m
d. 0.9 m
228. What is the chief factor in clarification of still
water since particles of solid materials will settle
more readily in still than flowing water?
a. Infiltration
b. Sedimentation
c. Dilution
d. Aeration
228. What is the chief factor in clarification of still
water since particles of solid materials will settle
more readily in still than flowing water?
a. Infiltration
b. Sedimentation
c. Dilution
d. Aeration
229. How far should a septic tank be constructed
away from the water supply source to prevent
contamination?
a. 20.3 m
b. 10.5 m
c. 13 m
d. 15.2 m
229. How far should a septic tank be constructed
away from the water supply source to prevent
contamination?
a. 20.3 m
b. 10.5 m
c. 13 m
d. 15.2 m
230. Saddle clamp is a pipe fitting which is NOT
use when water service is to be interconnected to
the type of water main.

a. Centrifugal cast iron pipe

b. Asbestos cement pipe
c. Galvanized iron pipe
d. PVC pipe
230. Saddle clamp is a pipe fitting which is NOT
use when water service is to be interconnected to
the type of water main.

a. Centrifugal cast iron pipe

b. Asbestos cement pipe
c. Galvanized iron pipe
d. PVC pipe
231. What is water that diminishes the capacity of
water to form lather with soap?

a. Bacteria
b. Suspended materials
c. Mineral that makes water hard
d. Presence of sodium ions
231. What is water that diminishes the capacity of
water to form lather with soap?

a. Bacteria
b. Suspended materials
c. Mineral that makes water hard
d. Presence of sodium ions
232. What water storage that was NOT used
during primitive period?

a. Earthen jars
b. Wooden jars
c. Bamboo container
d. Glass container
232. What water storage that was NOT used
during primitive period?

a. Earthen jars
b. Wooden jars
c. Bamboo container
d. Glass container
233. What is that appurtenant structure installed at
the basement floor of a building which waste
water are drained?
a. Sump pit
b. Septic tank
c. Catch basin
d. Floor drain
233. What is that appurtenant structure installed at
the basement floor of a building which waste
water are drained?
a. Sump pit
b. Septic tank
c. Catch basin
d. Floor drain
234. 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
234. 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
235. The non-soluble materials which is the end
product after biological action of bacteria in waste
and that settles at the bottom of the septic tank is
called:
a. Scum
b. Sludge
c. Floe
d. Alum
235. The non-soluble materials which is the end
product after biological action of bacteria in waste
and that settles at the bottom of the septic tank is
called:
a. Scum
b. Sludge
c. Floe
d. Alum
236. The pipe that is remarkable for hot water lure
installation:
a. Copper pipes
b. Brass pipes
c. Stainless pipes
d. Synthetic pipes
236. The pipe that is remarkable for hot water lure
installation:
a. Copper pipes
b. Brass pipes
c. Stainless pipes
d. Synthetic pipes
237. 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 the above
237. 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 the above
238. It is the sink used as a rule for janitorial
services in a building is called:

a. Pantry sink
b. Scullery sink
c. Wash-up sink
d. Slop sink
238. It is the sink used as a rule for janitorial
services in a building is called:

a. Pantry sink
b. Scullery sink
c. Wash-up sink
d. Slop sink
239. Determine the water nature through acidity or
alkalinity is:

a. Ph value
b. Ph meter
c. Base
d. Acid
239. Determine the water nature through acidity or
alkalinity is:

a. Ph value
b. Ph meter
c. Base
d. Acid
240. An instrument used to measure the water
flow:
a. Venturi meter
b. Pressure gauge
c. Dynamometer
d. Pitot tube
240. An instrument used to measure the water
flow:
a. Venturi meter
b. Pressure gauge
c. Dynamometer
d. Pitot tube
241. A type of valve which should be used only
wide open or fully closed:
a. Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Reducing valve
d. Throttle valve
241. A type of valve which should be used only
wide open or fully closed:
a. Gate valve
b. Globe valve
c. Reducing valve
d. Throttle valve
242. It includes the urea, proteins and amino acids
is:
a. Non-nitrogenous compound
b. Nitrogenous compound
c. Adour
d. All of the above
242. It includes the urea, proteins and amino acids
is:
a. Non-nitrogenous compound
b. Nitrogenous compound
c. Adour
d. All of the above
243. The unit of kinematics in metric system:
a. Poise
b. ft2 / s
c. m2 / s
d. Pa-s
243. The unit of kinematics in metric system:
a. Poise
b. ft2 / s
c. m2 / s
d. Pa-s
244. The unit of dynamics in metric system:

a. Pa-s
b. cm2 / s
c. m2 / s
d. sq.poise-s
244. The unit of dynamics in metric system:

a. Pa-s
b. cm2 / s
c. m2 / s
d. sq.poise-s
245. 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
245. 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
246. 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
246. 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
247. The physical characteristics of sewage is
determined by:
a. Turbidity
b. Color
c. Odor
d. All of the above
247. The physical characteristics of sewage is
determined by:
a. Turbidity
b. Color
c. Odor
d. All of the above
248. 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. Psychological
248. 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. Psychological
249. A positive displacement pump is:

a. Rotary pump
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Turbine pump
d. Piston pump
249. A positive displacement pump is:

a. Rotary pump
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Turbine pump
d. Piston pump
250. It includes the discharge from latrine, urinals,
bathroom, kitchen and stables is called:
a. Refuse
b. Wet refuse
c. Sewage
d. Waste water
250. It includes the discharge from latrine, urinals,
bathroom, kitchen and stables is called:
a. Refuse
b. Wet refuse
c. Sewage
d. Waste water