1 The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance without changing its temperature.

Latent Heat
2 A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like. Lawn Sprinkler System
3 Minimum width of a septic tank. 90 cms.
4 Minimum length of a septic tank. 1.50 mts.
5 Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank. 60 cms.
6 Maximum liquid depth for septic tank. 1.80 mts.
7 Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. 1 cum.
8 Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. 508 mm.
9 Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters. 1.50 mts.
10 Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false. FALSE
11 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. 15.20 mts.
12 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. 45.70 mts.
13 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field. 30.50 mts.
14 Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. 26
15 Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 51 mm.
16 Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 102 mm.
17 Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. 60 cms.
18 Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. 15 cms.
19 Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or vent shaft. 0.90 mtr.
20 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub 38 mm. (11/2")
21 Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. 51 mm. (2")
22 Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. 3
23 Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35. 2
24 Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50. 1
25 Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100. 4
26 Classifications of copper pipes. Rigid and Flexible
27 A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool. Burr
28 Two types of passenger elevator. Electric and Hydraulic
29 Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or residential building. 0.60 mtr.
30 A device that is basically a double throw switch of generally 3-pole connection that will Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
automatically transfer the power from the standby generator to the building circuitry during electrical power failure.
31 TW in electrical wire specification means. Moisture resistant, in wet and
dry location
32 Another name for passenger elevator. Lift
33 The minimum face to face distance between elevators in three and four car grouping. 2 mts.
34 Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as. House Drain
35 Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.
36 A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects like sculptures, flower arrangements, etc. Specific Lighting
37 XHHN in wire specification means. Moisture and Heat Resistant-
Cross-Linked Thermosetting
38 Standard length of an electrical metal conduit. 10'
39 An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates, shaft, and bearings over which a cable or roped is passed. Sheave
40 The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type. Infra Red
41 PABX or PBX means. Pvt. Automatic Branch Exchange
42 Farad is the unit capacity of a ___. Capacitor
43 Another name for distribution panel. Power Panel
44 Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene. Polyethylene
45 Standard size of wire for a circuit line. No. 12
46 Standard size of wire for a switch line. No. 14
47 A device for converting alternating current to direct current. Rectifier
48 Another name for a Rectifier. D.C. Generator
49 A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the air. Humidistat
50 Another name for Humidistat. Hygrostat
51 Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator. Governor
52 A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the connection at the water main. Corporation Stop
53 A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system. Relief Vent
54 Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass. Escutcheon
55 Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting. Developed Length
56 A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of fixture. Flush Valve
57 Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution. Sewage
58 Component of fire extinguisher. Carbon Monoxide
59 Interrelationship between value of voltage and current with the same frequency. Phase
60 Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin which hardens when heated or cured, and does not soften when reheated. Thermosetting
61 An Instrument which responds to changes in temperature, and directly or indirectly controls temperature. Thermostat
62 Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in drywall construction. Rigid Board Insulation
63 Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers. Strom Sewer
64 A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator of alternating current. Alternator
65 Freon in air-con must be compressed and liquefied in order to absorb ___. Heat
66 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. 1 1/2" (38mm)
67 A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent. 1/8 Bend
68 A device installed on an electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to activate a switch. Thermostat
69 Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet. 1 1/2"
70 Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet. 3/8"
71 True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. TRUE
72 True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. FALSE
73 Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent. Battery of Fixtures
74 A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. Common Vent
75 Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service connection. 4" (102mm)
76 Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. 4" (102mm)
77 Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___. Ball Valve
78 Treats hard water. Zeolite
79 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting. 6" (150mm)
80 Minimum wire size in square millimeter for a branch circuit with a 30 ampere rating using 5.5 sqmm
81 Type THW stranded copper conductor in a raceway.
82 Standard frequency of power supplied by the local power utility company like Meralco. 60 Cycles
83 The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including Service Drop
splices, if any, connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building.
84 Unit of loudness level. Phon
85 The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat. Sound Absorption
86 Distance sound travels during each cycle of vibration. Wavelength
87 The reduction in the intensity or in the sound pressure level of sound which is transmitted from one point to another. Sound Attenuation
88 Unit of sound absorption equivalent to 1 square foot of perfectly absorptive material. Sabin
89 Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to be bent or scattered around. Sound Diffraction
90 Minimum sound pressure level that is capable of being detected by the human ear. Threshold of Audibility
91 Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displacement in an elastic medium. Sound
92 Sound sensation in a single frequency. Pure Tone
93 Wave produced by a pure tone. Sine Wave
 94 Synonymous with a lighting fixture. Luminaire
95 The luminous intensity of light is expressed in ___. Candela
96 It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome. Plumbarius
97 In Latin, it means 'lead'. Plumbum
98 A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one Combination
99 or more sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately Waste
100 sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. and Vent system
101 Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces. Air curtain
102 Type of lighting dealing with relatively large area lighting. General Lighting
103 During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open the doors from the outside. Outside Door Latch
104 A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if subjected to pressure. Panic Bar
105 Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___. Sanitary Sewer Main
106 Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage system with which they are connected. Fixture
107 The simplest type of building automation system. Telecommunication System
108 Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor. 2 1/2" (64mm)
109 A vent pipe connected to a vent stack. Circuit Vent
110 A vent pipe connected to a stack vent. Loop Vent
111 Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. Barometer
112 Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage. Ionization
113 Condensing unit is a part of a ___. Refrigeration
114 A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which uses low melting point solders or Fixed Temperature
115 metal that expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire. Heat Detector
116 A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap. Bibbcock
117 Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector. 135-197˚F
118 Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap. Top Dip to Crown Weir
119 A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. Double Bend
120 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall. 2"
121 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal. 3"
122 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school. (1:30)
123 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school. (1:25)
124 Ratio of urinals for elementary school. (1:75)
125 Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places. (1:75)
126 Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings serving 55 occupants for employees. 4
127 Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the ratio of lavatory to number of occupants. (1:5)
128 Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. 3
129 How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done 3
after written notice for inspection.
130 Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water 15 minutes
test without any leaks to satisfy said testing.
131 Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
132 Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. 8%
133 Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe 300 mm
if laid in the same trench on top of the other.
134 Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, 300 mm
conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.
135 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. 4'
136 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. 60˚
137 True or false, 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical TRUE
position.
138 Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless TRUE
139 such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or false.
140 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter. 0.305 mtr. / 305 mm
141 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. 0.45 mtr. / 450 mm
142 Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or 6.10 mts.
crawl hole.
143 Maximum length of a tailpiece. 600 mm
144 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. 4.60 mts.
145 True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used TRUE
underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.
146 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof. 150 mm / 15 cms.
147 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface. 300 mm
148 Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening. 0.90 mtr.
149 Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded. 2.10 mts.
150 Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside 3.00 mts.
from protection from weather.
151 Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack. 10
152 The rate of flow of light through a surface. Luminous Flux
153 The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area. Luminance
154 A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square foot. Foot-Candle
155 A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter. Lux
156 Type of lighting system where 90-100% of light output is directed to the ceiling and upper Indirect Lighting
walls of the room.
157 The material used for filament in an incandescent bulb. Tungsten
158 The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent lamp. Cathode
159 An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower Pressure Regulating Valve
constant pressure.
160 An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve. Air Motor
161 In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended Counterweight
scenery, or the like.
162 On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the Winding-Drum Machine
car are fastened, and on which they wind.
163 Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. Guiderails
164 Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit 600 mm
shall not be less than ___.
165 Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope. 30 mm
166 Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator. 558 mm
167 Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel. 38 Meters/Min
168 The effective room temperature in air-conditioning. 68-74 ˚F
169 A private telephone system that interconnects with public telephone systems. PABX
170 Resistance in alternating current system. Impedance
171 The reciprocal of conductance. Resistance
172 The rate of flow of sound energy Sound Intensity
173 Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest. Accent Lighting
174 A means of producing light from gaseous discharge. Fluorescense
175 A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp (HID). High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
176 Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into Microphone
variable electrical current.
177 A rate of rise type detector. Thermal Detector
178 Light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls. Cross Light
179 The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water. Softening
180 A lighting unit consisting of one or more electrical lamps. Luminaire
181 A louvered construction divided into cell-like areas and used for redirecting the light Eggcrate
emitted by an overhead source.
182 A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures. Psychrometric Chart
183 Heat that raises air temperature. Sensible Heat
184 The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a Convection
mass of fluid.
185 A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area. Floodlight
186 In boilers, they function only when exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions. Limit Controls and Interlocks
187 What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies. Porous Absorbents
188 The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through Refraction
different densities.
189 True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe. TRUE
190 Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe Upfeed System / Direct Method
applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum
required working pressure.
191 What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? Wye and 1/8 Bend
192 What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for Energy Efficiency Rating (EER)
the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy?
193 What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to Fan Coil Unit
to dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space.
194 A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the Busway
enclosure, also called Busduct.
195 A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying, Bus
and distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.
196 An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in Busway
completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed
to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.
197 A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature. Passive Infrared
198 A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam. Light Beam
199 A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern. Ultrasonic
200 Women's urinal fixture. Washdown
201 True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or TRUE
adapter.
202 A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of Pull Box
raceways or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the
enclosed conductors.
203 A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple Washdown (WD)
washout action through a small irregular passageway.
204 This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller Reverse Trap (RT)
trap passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.
205 A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces Blowout (BO)
contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.
206 Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours Siphon Vortex (SV)
bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.
207 A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and Siphon Jet (SJ)
through the down leg.
208 A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to Siphon Vortex (SV)
create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
209 A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action Siphon Jet (SJ)
initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.
210 A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and Reverse Trap (RT)
trapway.
211 This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes. Washdown (WD)
212 The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe Water Hammer
suddenly stops or loses momentum.
213 The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings. Developed Length
214 A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage. Gate Valve
215 A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall. Globe Valve
216 Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant. Effluent
217 The centerline of pipe. Spring Line
218 The interior top surface of a pipe. Crown
219 The interior bottom surface of a pipe. Invert
220 A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from Microwave
movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio waves.
221 This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or Passive Infrared with
222 Microwave system. Ultrasonic (or Microwave)
223 This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered, Proximity / Capacitance
caused by intrusion.
224 Color code for pipes containing acid. Black
225 A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a Metal Halide Lamp
mixture of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction.
226 A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, Mercury Lamp
it produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor.
227 A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the Tungsten Halogen Lamp
bulb reacts with chemically with tungsten.
228 A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas. High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
229 Building with fire alarm and suppression system. Intelligent Building
230 This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and Riser Diagram
major components are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical
version of a vertical section taken through the building.
231 In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there Safety Shoe
is something. Photocell can be used together with this.
232 It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when they try to get out Fascia Plate
of the car which is stopped between the floors.
In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door remains Weighing Device
open until overloading is eliminated.
233 In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current. Circuit Breaker
234 In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the highest and lowest floor. Limit Switches
235 In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the guard. Handrail Guard Switches
236 In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and Disconnect Switch
off positions to stop or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.
237 This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect against Mechanical
accidental movement of the escalator during inspection of the drives or during general Maintenance
 maintenance. Locking Device
238 This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is Current Overload Safety Switch
supplied to the motor.
239 This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for inspection, maintenance, or Knife Switch
repairs.
240 In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or footing, on the upper part of a structure. Air Terminal
241 One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft, waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene. Teflon
242 The number of cycles per unit time of a wave or oscillations expressed in hertz of cycles per second. Frequency
243 Of a partition, the number of decibels by which sound is reduced in transmission through Transmission Loss
it; a measure of the sound insulation value of the partition, the higher the number, the greater the insulation value.

244 The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to water at the same tmeperature in 24 hrs. (equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr) Ton of Refrigeration