Question Excerpt

1. Size of water piping shall be based on the total _________

A.water consumption
B.water demand
C.water potability
D.none of the above
2. Water closet bowls for________ use shall be elongated bowl
types equipped with open-front seats.
A.public
B.private
C.government
D.none of the above
3. Wastewater drain for _________ cupsink at church altar &
baptisteries font outlet shall discharge direct to the ground &
not connected to any sanitary or drainage system.
A.holy sink
B.lavatory
C.Baptismal shrine
D.Sacrarium
4. Tunnels shall have: the following except
A.a clear height of 0.6m above the pipe & shall be limited in
length to 1/2 the depth of the trench.
B.driven pipes shall have at least one pipe size larger than the
pipe to be laid
C.shall be back-filled in thin layers of 0.3m above the top of the
pipe with clean earth which shall not contain stones, boulders,
cinders or other materials which can damage or break the
pipes or cause corrosive action.
D.none of the above
5. the minimum cross sectional area at the seat of the control
valve or the supply pipe or tubing which feeds the device
outlet. If two or more lines supply one outlet, the effective
opening shall be the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the
individual supply lines or the area or the single outlet,
whichever is smaller.
A.effective opening

B.effective depth
C.effective area
D.effective invert
6. Suspended cast iron soil pipe shall be supported at not more
than ____m intervals, except that pipe exceeding 1.5m length
may be supported at not more than _____m intervals.
Supports shall be adequate to maintain alignment & to
prevent sagging & shall be placed within 0.45m of the hub or
joint.
A.1.5/ 3
B.1.5/ 4
C.3/ 1.5
D.4/ 1.5
7. No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than ______m
from its center to any side of the wall or obstruction or closer
than ______m center to center to any similar fixture.
A..375 / 0.75
B..375 / 0. 70
C..40 / 0.70
D..50 / 0.60
- shall be supported at by____________for
8. Lead Pipe
entire length with hangers properly spaced.
A.Stiff aluminum or wooden backing
B.stiff metal or wooden backing
C.stiff plastic or metal sheet
9. Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be
provided with an access panel or utility at least ______m in its
least dimension for inspection & repair.
A.0.30
B.0.20
C.0.10
D.0.40
10. Excessive water pressure water pressure greater than
____ Kpa
A.551
B.552
C.553

D.554
11. drains shall have a waterway equivalent area of the
tailpiece meaning, the sum of all the areas of the
perforation of the strainer is equivalent to the outlet area.
A.Strainers serving bathub
B.Strainers serving shower
C.Strainers serving lavatory
D.none of the above
12. Copper Tubing - shall be supported at approximately
________m intervals for piping 38mm diameter & smaller &
_______m intervals for piping 51mm & larger in dia.
A.1.8/ 3.0
B.1.9/ 3.5
C.1.5 / 2.5
D.none of the above
13. Continuous waste fixture tailpiece connections were
exposed or accessible may be of seamless drawn brass not
less than Ga. 20 B&S or ______mm thk.
A.0.90
B.0.80
C.0.70
D.0.60
14. All porcelain enamel surfaces on plumbing fixtures shall be
__________
A.mold resistant
B.acid resistant
C.corrosion resistant
D.none of the above
15. All pipe determinations shall be based on eighty percent
(___) the reduced pressure.
A.70%
B.60%
C.80%
D.90%
16. ______________ must be supported at least every other
joint except that when the developed length between
supports exceeds 1.2m, they shall be provided at each joint.

A.Couplings and compression joints

B.Hubless or compression gasket joints
C.Caps and plugs
D.none of the above
17. ____________ - shall be supported by stiff metal or wood
backing with hangers in its entire length for small-size
tubings up to 38mm diameter & without backings but with
spaced metal hangers at approved spacing for larger-size
tubings.
A.steel tube
B.plastic tube
C.aluminum tube
D.concrete tube
18. ________ m max
A.61
B.62
C.63
D.64

19.
A.WASTE TANK
B.SEPTIC TANK
C.SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
D.NONE OF THE ABOVE

20.
A.20mm/m or 2%
B.30mm/m or 3%
C.40mm/m or 4 %
D.10mm/m or 1 %

21.
A.22 degrees bend
B.45 degrees bend
C.60 degrees bend or other approved fittings of longer sweeps
D.30 degress bend

22.
A.NAMPAP
B.DILG

C.DPWH
D.DENR

23.
A.AIR SEPARATION
B.AIR BREAK
C.AIR DEVISOR
D.NONE OF THE ABOVE

24.
A.BRANCH INTERVAL
B.INTERVAL
C.BRANCH
D.LENGTH

25.
A.1,2
B.1,1
C.2,1
D.2,3

26.
A.45 wye branches
B.combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
C.30 wye bend
D.or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.

27.
A.45 wye branches
B.combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
C.or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
D.30 wye bend

28.
A.INTRAMUROS
B.BARASOAIN
C.BATAAN
D.CEBU

29.
A.45 wye branches
B.or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
C.60 degree branches or offsets (only for pipes installed in true

vertical position
D.45 degree branches

30.
A.Double hub fitting for leak-caulked joint in vertical position
B.Single or double tee branch
C.Single or double tapped tee branch
D.Side inlet quarter bend, Running thread, band or saddle
E.all of the above

31.
A.single hub sanitary tapped tee
B.double hub sanitary tapped tee
C.triple hub sanitary tapped tee
D.none of the above

32.
A.plumbing unit
B.plumbing fixtures
C.plumbing system
D.plumbing minimum

33.
A.GI soil pipe
B.cast iron soil pipe
C.PVC soil Pipe
D.none of the above

34.
A.SINK
B.LAVATORY
C.BASIN
D.NONE OF THE ABOVE

35.
A.VENTILATING SYSTEM
B.WATER-SEALED TRAP
C.SOIL PIPES
D.WASTE PIPES

36.
A.100 mm
B.102 mm

C.101 mm
D.104 mm
37. Water pipes & fittings with a lead content that exceed
____ shall be prohibited & shall not be used in potable
piping systems.
A.8%
B.9%
C.10%
D.11%
38. Water Closet & Urinal Tanks shall be equipped with a listed
________ & shall be installed with the critical level at least
25mm above the full opening of the overflow pipe.
A.corporation cock
B.gatevalve
C.ballcock
D.none of the above
39. THE TOTAL NUMBERS OF SET OF SANITARY/
PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT
A.4
B.5
C.3
D.6
40. THE SANITARY AND PLUMBING PERMIT WILL BE
REVOKE IF THE PROJECT HAS BEEN ABANDONED OR
SUSPENDED FOR HOW MANY DAYS
A.120
B.60
C.30
D.100
41. The quantity of water required to be supplied to every
plumbing fixture shall be represented by ____________
A.Fixture Units FU
B.Fixture drain FD
C.Fixture Trap FT
D.none of the above
42. The minimum airgap for Effective openings not greater than

25mm in diameter. affected by walls

A.2 times diameter of effective opening
B.4 times diameter of effective opening
C.5 times diameter of effective opening
D.3 times diameter of effective opening
43. The minimum airgap for Effective openings
A.3 times diameter of effective opening
B.2 times diameter of effective opening
C.4 times diameter of effective opening
D.5 times diameter of effective opening
44. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED FROM THE FINISH
GRADE LINE THE SIAMESE INLET CONNECTION OF A
STANDPIPE
A.2.0 M
B.1.2 M
C.1.5 M
D.2.5 M
45. The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures
with effective openings not greater than 25mm in diameter.
affected by walls
A.76mm
B.77mm
C.78mm
D.79mm
46. The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures
with effective openings not greater than 25mm in diameter.
not affected by walls
A.54mm
B.53mm
C.52mm
D.51mm
47. The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures
with effective openings not greater than 13mm in diameter if
not affected by wall
A.25
B.24
C.23

D.22
48. The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures with
effective openings not greater than 13mm in diameter if
affected by walls
A.36mm
B.37mm
C.38mm
D.39mm
49. The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays, goosenecks
bath faucets & other fixtures with effective openings not
greater than 19mm in diameter. if not affected by wall
A.40mm
B.39mm
C.38mm
D.37mm
50. The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays, goosenecks
bath faucets & other fixtures witheffective openings not
greater than 19mm in diameter. if affected by wall
A.56mm
B.57mm
C.58mm
D.59mm
51. THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT FOR SANITARY /
PLUMBING WILL BE EXPIRED AFTER HOW MANY
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE
A.2
B.1
C.1.5
D.3
52. THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION, CALCULATIONS AND
ETC FOR PLUMBING / SANITARY PERMIT WILL BE
SIGNED BY A a Registered & Licensed
A.DRAINAGE ENGINEER
B.MASTER PLUMBER
C.SANITARY ENGINEER
D.ARCHITECT
53. Restaurant kitchen & other special-use sink may be made of

approved-typed sheet steel not less than Ga.16 U.S. B&S or

1.6mm thk.
A.bonderized & galvanized
B.aluminum
C.steel
D.none of the above
54. No urinal shall be set closer than _________m center to
center
A.0.70
B.0.60
C.0.50
D.0.65
55. No building sewer or other drainage pipings or part thereof,
constructed of materials other than that approved for use
under or within the building, shall be installed under or within
_____ m of any building or structure, nor less than 0.3m
below the finish ground surface
A.0.60
B.0.40
C.0.30
D.0.20
56. No
A.21
B.20
C.25
D.19
57. Inadequate water pressure water pressure less than
_____ Kpa
A.103
B.104
C.105
D.106
58. In Screwed Pipe - IPS shall be supported at approximately
_______m intervals for piping 19mm diameter & smaller &
_______m intervals for piping 25mm & larger in diameter.
A.3.5 / 3.0
B.3.0 / 3.5

C.3.6/ 3.0
D.3.0 / 3.6
- piping buried on the ground shall be laid on
59. In Ground
the ______ for its entire length, except where concrete
cradle support is provided which is adequate & approved by
the Administrative Authority.
A.firm bed
B.strata
C.compacted earth
D.none of the above
60. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No Vitrified Clay
Pipes or Fittings for building drain or sewer shall be used
above ground or whenever piping is pressurized by a pump
or ejector. They shall be kept ______m below finish ground
level.
A.0,30
B.0.40
C.0.50
D.0.60
61. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No Galvanized
Wrought Iron orGalvanized Steel Pipe shall be used
underground & shall be kept at least _____mm above
ground.
A.155
B.152
C.153
D.154
62. For vertical piping, Screwed Pipe - Iron Pipe Size (IPS)
shall be supported at not less than every other storey
A.drift
B.height
C.level
D.dimension
63. For vertical piping, _________ - shall be supported at each
storey or at a maximum intervals of 3m o.c.
A.lead tubing
B.copper tubing

C.steel tubing
D.g.i. tubing
64. For vertical piping, cast iron pipes- Bell & Spigot & Hubless
pipe shall be supported at_____ or closer.
A.every 2 storey
B.every storey
C.every 3 storey
D.every 4 storey
65. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS
REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN
APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF
DRAWINGS WILL BE RETURNED ON THE APPLICANT
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
66. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS
REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN
APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF
DRAWINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
A.1
B.4
C.3
D.2
67. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS
REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN
APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF
DRAWINGS WILL BE KEPT IN THE JOB SITE
A.2
B.3
C.1
D.4
68. Fixture unit Lawn Sprinklers (standard type, each head)
A.1
B.2
C.1.5

D.2.0
69. Fixture unit Water Closet (economical flush) private use
A.5
B.4
C.3
D.2.5
E.2
70. Fixture unit of Urinal (stall & wall)
A.5
B.4
C.3
D.2
71. Fixture unit of Urinal (pedestal or similar type)
A.10
B.15
C.12
D.9
72. Fixture unit of Urinal (flush tank)
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
73. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometertank),Hose Bibb or Sill Cock (standard type) private use
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
74. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometer-tank),
A.5
B.4
C.3
D.2
75. Fixture unit of Water Closet (economical flush) public use
A.5
B.4

C.3
D.2

76. Fixture unit of Mobile Home (each)-temporary facilities

A.5
B.6
C.7
D.8

77. Fixture unit of Bidet, Bathtub(With or Without Shower

Over),Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each pair of
faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or Dishwasher private
use
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5

78. Fixture unit of bidet, Bathtub(With or Without Shower

Over),Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each pair of
faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or Dishwasher public
use
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5

79. Fixture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory private

use
A.1
B.2
C.1.5
D.2.5
80. Ficture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory public use
A.1
B.2
C.1.5
D.2.5
81. EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM what piping installations
shall be used in high rise buildings
A.ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene

B.PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE)

C.Vitrified clay pipe
D.a,b
E.b,c
82. Consists of two independently acting internally or externally
loaded check valves, four properly located test cocks with
connectors & two isolation gate valves.
A.ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (DC)
C.PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.none of the above
83. Consists of two independently acting internally loaded check
valves, a differential pressure relief valve, four properly
located test cocks & two isolation gate valves.
A.PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (PVB)
B.REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (RP)
C.ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
D.DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (DC)
84. Consists of a loaded air inlet valve, an internally loaded
check valve, two properly located test cocks & two isolation
gate valves.
A.ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (DC)
C.PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.none of the above
85. Consist of a body, a checking member & an atmospheric
opening.
A.ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY (DC)

C.PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION

ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.none of the above
86. All pipings passing under or through walls shall be protected
from breakage with embedded ________________.
A.concrete pipe metal sleeves
B.pvc pipe sleeves
C.metal pipe sleeves
D.none of the above
87. All pipes passing through or under cinders or other corrosive
materials shall be protected from external corrosion by
encasing same with _______ or in any other approved
manner.
A.metal sheath
B.polybuthane sheath
C.polyethylene sheath
D.plastic sheath
88. _____________ - shall be supported at every 1m
interval.
A.plastic pipe
B.pvc pipe
C.steel pipe
D.lead pipe
89. in vertical piping ___________shall be supported at intervals
not exceeding 1.20m at centers with a rigid vertical back-up
A.PVC pipe
B.Lead Pipe
C.Steel Pipe
D.G.I pipe
90. No Drainage or __________ shall be drilled & tapped for
making connections thereto
A.vent piping
B.drainage piping
C.none of the above
D.supply piping
91. which is not properly lighted & ventilated.
A.CATCH BASIN

B.LAVATORY
C.BIBB
D.WATER CLOSET
92. If it is impracticable to obtain such slope due to the following
conditions except,
A.Excessive depth of the proposed drainage line
B.Structural and/or geological features of the terrain
C.Existing adverse in arrangements of building structure
D.Reasonable change because of existing weather