TLE - PLUMBING

(SAMPLE QUESTIONS)
[ Prepared by : ICKO REYES]
1. There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is not a 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

2. What is the typical slope of a waste pipe?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

3. The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower stall?
A. 2 diameter
B. 3 diameter
C. 1 1/2 diameter
D. 1 diameter

4. A common ingredients for water disinfectant, except for ?

A. Trichlor
B. Bichlor
C. Dichlor
D. Trichloro-S-Triazinetrione

5. Prevents water hammer?

A. Water meter seal
B. Float valve
C. Check valve
D. Air chamber

6. A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three-way joint?

A. X11.8
B. X11.9
C. X11.6
D. X11.4

7. What is the color coding of pipes for potable water?

A. Cyan
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Light blue

8. Maximum distance of clean-out?

A. 5m
B. 6m
C. 10m center to center
D. 15 m

9. Copper pipes are classified as what main pipe?

A. Galvanized iron
B. Ceramic
C. S/s
D. Pvc

10. The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or behind the
fixture and extends to the branch or man pipe at any point higher than the fixture trap?
A. Blow-pipe
B. VTR
C. Back vent pipe
D. Soil pipe
11. Base on the figure shown, which of the WC is the noisiest?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

12. Where will you least place a downspout?

A. At corner of walls
B. Inside columns
C. Wall hung
D. In between window openings

13. Where traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the following does not
have a water trap?
A. Kitchen sink
B. Lavatory
C. Floor drain
D. Bidet
14. Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal for?
A. Oxygen pipe
B. Electrical conduit
C. Gas pipe
D. Water Pipe

15. The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by?

A. Class
B. Schedule
C. Thickness
D. Gauge

16. Base on the given figure , which of the following is a 1/4 bend fitting?

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B

17. What is used in water pipelines to absorb the shock caused by water hammering?
A. Shock regulator
B. Air chamber
C. Water regulator
D. Shock absorber system

18. What do you call a control valve used to shut off at the water supply to a building in case of
emergency? It is installed at a water service pipe and operated by means of long key inserted through a
curb box.
A. Curb cock
B. Corp stop
C. Cock stop
D. Emergency cock

19. The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both elementary
and secondary school?
A. 1 per 40
B. 1 per 50
C. 1 per 60
D. 1 per 30
20. What is the color of communication line piping?
A. White
B. Orange
C. Gray
D. Silver

21. An elbow having lugs for attachment to wall or joist?

A. X12.1
B. X11.5
C. X11.4
D. X11.2

22. Plumbing permit shall be invalid if work has not commenced after a period of?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 180 days
D. None

23. Valve permitting a gas or liquid to flow in 1 direction?

A. Check valve
B. Globe valve
C. Angle valve
D. Gate valve

24. How could you differentiate between a soil and waste pipe when laid side by side?
A. Color
B. Material and texture finish
C. Thickness
D. Diameter

25. What is the standard water consumption (gallon/ person/day) used in a 2 story residence?
A. 30-40
B. 40-60
C. 50-80
D. 90-120

26. What is the minimum trap seal?

A. 1.5"
B. 2"
C. 2.5"
D. 3"

27. During the site inspection, the architect notices that a soil pipe will cross a beam, what’s the
best advice he can do?
A. Resize the diameter of the soil pipe, enough that can go across the beam without affecting it
B. It doesn't matter anyway, let the master plumber handle it.
C. Drill a hole of the beam, enough diameter that a pipe could go in and pass through. Just make
sure that the hole is precisely in the middle to avoid the bars to be hit in.
D. Simply ask to relocate, it's just a pipe anyway

28. What do you call a water-tight receptacle used to store household waste?
A. Pit
B. Septic vault
C. Stp
D. House drain

29. A drain connecting one or more fixtures to a solid or waste stack?

A. Combined drain
B. Floor drain
C. Circuit drain
D. Branch drain

30. In storm drainage system, it is used to prevent aggregates, debris and other unwanted objects
from entering the drainage system?
A. Trap
B. Catch basin
C. FD
D. Storm trap

31. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room?

A. Gate valve
B. Flushometer
C. Faucet
D. None

32. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal?
A. 2 diameter
B. 2 1/2 diameter
C. 3 diameter
D. 4 diameter

33. Allowable slope of sanitary sewer?

A. 1ft of 1 meter
B. 1/2 in of 1 meter
C. 1/4 of 1meter
D. 1/4 of 1 ft
34. In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best thing?
A. Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary fill
B. Use drain tiles connected to open field
C. Connect to the nearest creek
D. Any of the above

35. Where is water meter located?

A. Within RROW, right before the property line
B. Right side of the water pump or in it's flow direction
C. Right after the main distribution line connection
D. Beside the water pump

36. Best for sanitary pipes?

A. UPVC
B. PeX
C. PP
D. GI

37. In plumbing system, if pipes are electrical wires, what are the equivalent of switches?
A. Tee
B. Floor drains
C. Clean out
D. Valve

38. Level 3 types of water service refers to?

A. Artesian well
B. Individual shallow well hand up installation
C. Public faucet
D. individual house pipes- in connection with meter

39. What should not be permitted to cross a beam?

A. Soil pipe
B. Electrical wiring
C. Water pipe
D. AC ducts

40. Standard Water pressure from NAWASA?

A. 60psi
B. 120psi
C. 30 psi
D. 40 psi

41. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of water:
A. Tee
B. Cross tee
C. Wye
D. Elbow
42. What is use for water treatment in a swimming pool?
A. Chloride
B. Sodium
C. Cyanide
D. Hydrochlor

43. A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter?
A. Wet vent
B. Waste pipe
C. Vent pipe
D. Soil pipe

44. How do we size sewage pits?

A. Volume of solid waste only
B. Volume of liquid waste
C. Volume of solid, liquid and storm
D. None

45. Best size of pipe connected to 5 sinks?

A. 3"
B. 2 1/2"
C. 2"
D. 4"

46. The minimum slope of a building drain?

A. 1/16 in./ft.
B. 1 in. / ft.
C. 1/8 in. /ft.
D. ¾ in. /ft.

47. In the given figure, which is a reducing socket?

A. A B. B

C. C D. D
48. In high rise buildings, why is there a need to resize water supply pipes?
A. Because different fixtures have different supply attachments
B. To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply fixtures
C. Pipes are like trees, main branch are bigger and becomes smaller at ends for carrying wind loads
and storms
D. Pipes having bigger size have bigger pressure and reduce the size for distribution to fixture for
lower pressure

49. In the given figure, identify the plumbing fixture in label "8"?

A. 2" 1/4 bend

B. 2" trap assembly
C. 2" 1/4 bend
D. 4" closet bend

50. Women’s urinal fixture?

A. Bidet
B. Washdown
C. Flatback
D. Feminine stall urinal

51. What is the color of pipes for steam?

A. Light blue
B. Gray
C. Blue
D. White

52. Which plumbing fixture does not have a water-saving feature?

A. Lavatory with pop-up
B. 1.5 gallon flush water closet
C. Flow limiting feature
D. Waterless urinal
53. Theater or movie house’s water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 galloons of water
per day for?
A. Total numbers of movie goer per day
B. Floor area space of auditorium
C. Total number of auditorium seat
D. Box office record

54. What property is used to distinguish between potable and sanitary uPVC pipes?
A. Thickness
B. Nominal diameter
C. Outside diameter
D. Color

55. The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot bath?
A. 1 1/4 diameter
B. 2 diameter
C. 1,1/2 diameter
D. 1 diameter

56. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is?
A. Water (potability)
B. Topography
C. Budgetary cost
D. Water (demand)

57. Opening use to received pipes?

A. Vertical shaft
B. Pipe chase
C. Ducts
D. Raceway

58. A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap?
A. Firehouse
B. Bibcock
C. Lavatory faucet
D. Garden hose

59. The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and fittings?
A. White
B. Yellow
C. Gray
D. Black

60. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or fixtures having similar functions with or
without the discharges from other fixtures?
A. Waste pipe
B. Soil pipe
C. Branch pipe
D. Drain pipe

61. The sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to kill pathogenic
bacteria?
A. Disinfection
B. Aeration
C. Chlorination
D. Hydro-chlorine filtration

62. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste?

A. Centrifugal pump
B. Sump pump
C. Rotary pump
D. Central sewage booster

63. Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays?

A. PB
B. Iron
C. Pvc
D. Gi

64. The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an elementary
school?
A. 1 per 75
B. 1 per 35
C. 1 per 50
D. 1 per 100

65. A plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a
wastewater disposal system. Except for one;
A. Trap seal
B. Grease interceptors
C. Grease recovery devices
D. Grease converters

66. A piece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of two pipe fittings?
A. Nipple
B. Supply pip
C. Coupling
D. Close nipple

67. A pipe fitting shape like letter “S”?

A. P-trap
B. Double Bend
C. U-trap
D. ¼ St. Bend
68. The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet?
A. 3 diameter
B. 1- 1/2 diameter
C. 2 diameter
D. 1 diameter

70. What type of pipe is not recommended for water line?

A. Copper
B. Lead
C. GI
D. Iron

71. Which is not a rule of a thumb when designing a drainage?

A. As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight line
B. Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil
C. It should be underneath the driveway
D. None

72. A term used to describe pumps that are interconnected with each other?
A. Gang
B. Series
C. Battery
D. None

73. Should not be used for a pipe chase?

A. Chb
B. Drywall
C. Shearwall
D. Double wall

74. When there is a low pressure from the water main, what will you use to supply higher levels?
A. Pneumatic pump
B. Sump pump
C. Jet pump
D. Booster pump

75. What is used to shut off flow of water during maintenance?

A. Check valve
B. Angle valve
C. Gate valve
D. Globe valve
76. A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90degree transition to channel the flow from
branch pipes in the direction of the main?

A. X11.1
B. X11.6
C. X11.8
D. X11.9

77. There is a septic tank installed on top of a rock by seashore. The tank is exposed on low tide and
covered in sea water during high tide. Which of the following would be an appropriate water proofing
for it?
A. Waterproof all surface
B. Waterproof all interior surface except the floor
C. Waterproof all interior surface except the ceiling
D. Waterproofing is not necessary, it will just add cost

78. Best location to put the soil pipes?

A. Drywall
B. 150mm CHB wall
C. Pipe chase
D. Box-up with the column

79. A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes?

A. Coupling
B. Nipple
C. Tee
D. Elbow

80. Fluoride as an additive in water supply is a chemical for?

A. Purify
B. Coagulant
C. Disinfectant
D. Dental
81. Base on the figure shown, which of the following is a 1/8 bend fitting?

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B

82. Base on the figure shown, identify the type of closet at letter "A"?

A. Siphon-vortex
B. Siphon-jet
C. Wash-down
D. Reverse-trap
83. What is installed in a fixture to alleviate the effects of too much water pressure?
A. Water pressure regulator
B. Back splash
C. Water filtration
D. Regulator cup

84. What do you call a liquid waste ( without urine/ industrial waste) discharges into the sewer?
A. Gray water
B. Storm water
C. Black water
D. Ground water

85. Minimum height of siamese connection from ground line?

A. 38mm
B. 45mm
C. 500mm
D. 600mm

86. When water goes up through a vertical pipe, it stops at a certain height. Why?
A. Gravity and friction overcomes the pressure and the water slowly stops
B. The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe causing the water to
stop at that point where it appears
C. It's own gravity weight counters its speed of going up
D. All things stops

87. Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest from?
A. Large trees
B. Carport
C. Drainage
D. Water tank

88. A sewage treatment that includes the exposure to air?

A. Aerator
B. Air-dehumidification treatment system
C. Exposed STP system
D. SW treatment system

89. An individual vent for a plumbing fixture located at the downstream of a trap?
A. Vent pipe
B. Back vent *
C. Branch vent
D. Vent through roof
90. A tee having a slight curve in 90degree bend transition to channel the flow from a branch pipe in
the direction of the main?

A. X11.1
B. X11.9
C. X11.6
D. X11.7

91. Base on the figure shown, which is a flange adaptor?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

92. What is the principle of governing the size of pipes in designing plumbing systems?
A. The longer the pipes length to the fixture, the lesser the pressure; the shorter the pipes length,
the greater the pressure is
B. The bigger the pipes diameter, the lesser the pressure; the smaller the pipes diameter , the
greater the pressure is
C. The smaller the pipes diameter the lesser the pressure; the bigger the pipes diameter, the
greater the pressure
D. Slopes is the primary consideration and sizes will be considered secondary
93. What can be discharge directly to sewer system?
A. Buiding sewer
B. Oil and grease
C. Storm water
D. Grey water

94. A pipe fitting having a large radius of curvature?

A. X11.1
B. X11.2
C. X11.3
D. X11.5

95. The minimum size of a swimming pool drain?

A. 3”dia.
B. 4”dia
C. 2”dia
D. 6”dia

96. This material is used in threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage

A. Polymer
B. Elastomeric gasket
C. Teflon
D. Structural polyester thread

97. A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and sipping action ignited by a
water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the tramway?
A. Siphon jet
B. Siphon vortex
C. Reverse trap
D. Reverse trap

98. Alternative to the conventional septic tank?

A. Aerobic treatment system
B. Cistern
C. STP
D. Landfill
99. What is the maximum depth of septic tank?
A. 1.10 m
B. 1.20 m
C. 1.50 m
D. 1.80 m

100. Where should you place soil-pipes for high-rise structures?

A. Pipe chase*
B. Partitions
C. RC wall
D. Column

101. What is the most efficient tools for cutting cast iron pipe?
A. Handsaw
B. Hacksaw
C. Chisel and hammer
D. Snap cutter

102. Minimum clearance from the floor of pipes for AC units when crossing a hallway or corridor?
A. 2.1 m
B. 2.2 m
C. 2.3 m*
D. 2.4 m

103. According to NBC, pipe support should be every,

A. 3m
B. 1.5 m
C. 2m
D. 4m

104. How do you connect 2 hub less cast iron pipes?

A. Coupling
B. Elbow
C. Structural compression gasket
D. Polymer compression gasket

105. A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent piping?
A. Stand pipe
B. Riser
C. Shaft
D. Stack

106. How do you connect PPRC?

A. Mechanical fastener
B. Solvent
C. Fusion welding
D. Coupling
107. Where are storm sewer usually placed?
A. Under the sidewalk on narrow road and under the road on wide road
B. Near the curb
C. At the center of the road
D. None

108. Minimum size of trap of shower drain?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1 1/2

109. The minimum distance (in meters) of a well from a septic tank?
A. 15
B. 10
C. 25
D. 20

110. Can you embed a 4" diameter pipe in a 150 wall?

A. No
B. Yes

111. What pipe should not be buried underground?

A. BI pipe
B. Polyethylene pipe
C. GI pipe
D. None

112. Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of?
A. Fixtures
B. Electrical wiring
C. Water pipe
D. Pump

113. What type of materials is used for the base of a septic tank?
A. Earth base
B. Mass concrete
C. Lean concrete
D. Reinforced concrete

114. It is the line in a single diagram that runs from the fuses to the home run?
A. Ground wire
B. Riser
C. Main
D. Single fuse diagram
115. A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or nuts with opposite screws
at the end. By turning the internal screws, it is possible to connect two metal rods and regulate the
length and tension of this rods?
A. Vice grip
B. Union patente
C. Turnstile
D. Turnbuckle

116. Which wall is best suited if soil pipe will run through it?
A. Drywall
B. 6" CHB
C. Shear wall
D. Retaining wall

117. Why do you need to add fluoride to a public water supply?

A. To reduce tooth decay and to prevent cavities.
B. To clean the water because fluoride is a natural cleansing element.
C. To reduce or lessen the bad odor of the water.
D. To fight bacteria and viruses that can spread in water.
E. To add flavour in our drinking water.

118. What is the minimum size vent for a water closet?

A. 1 1/2"
B. 3"
C. 2"
D. 4"

119. What is the distance from the top of water heater to relief valve?
A. 6"
B. 8"
C. 5"
D. 5 3/4"
E. None of these

120. How many dfu's are allowed on a 2" horizontal drain line?
A. 4
B. 12
C. 3
D. 5
E. 6

121. What is the maximum distance away from a water heater you can install a shut off valve?
A. 12"
B. 5'
C. 3'
D. 24"
E. 7'
122. In a closed water system is it applicable to install a expansion tank?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Depends on what faucet you use

123. How many water closets are allowed on a 3" horizontal waste line?
A. 6
B. 2
C. 4
D. 10
E. 1

124. What temp is considered hot water?

A. 105
B. 115
C. 120
D. 85

125. At what temp does a shower valve have to be set at?

A. 120
B. Dosent matter
C. 105
D. 115
E. 85

126. At what range is tempered water considered?

A. 85-120
B. 85-115
C. 85-105
D. 85-135

127. Below what temp is cold water?

A. 110
B. 85
C. 105
D. 115
E. 120

128. What size trap is used for a bradley sink?

A. 4"
B. 2"
C. 1 1/2"
D. 3"

129. What is the minimum distance between a tub spout and the flood rim level of a bath tub?
A. 6"
B. 7"
C. 6 1/4"
D. 5 3/4"
E. None of these

130. When you install an ejector pump, in what order is it installed?

A. Pump, ball valve, check valve
B. Ball valve, pump, check valve
C. Check valve, pump, ball valve
D. Pump, check valve, ball valve*

131. Is it code to pipe a ejector pump waste line into a 4" horizontal?
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe
D. It depends
E. None of the above

Explanation/Rationale : 6" is code to accept discharge of pump.

132. To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to dissolve out soluble
constituents.
A. Aeration
B. Aquifer
C. Sand filter
D. Leach

133. These are fixtures that are installed in janitor’s closets and building maintenance areas for use
by the building maintenance personnel.
A. Broom Closet
B. Service Sink
C. Master Control Panel
D. Wash Basin

134. The septic tank has a total volume of 6.48 cum, what should be the required volume of its
leaching chamber?
A. 2.16 cum
B. 3.24 cum
C. 1.62 cum
D. 2.59 cum

135. The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the trap:
A. Crown weir to bottom dip
B. Inlet to outlet
C. Bottom dip to top dip
D. Crown weir to top dip
136. The minimum soil pipe size for a water closet:
A. 4” diameter
B. 2” diameter
C. 6” diameter
D. 3” diameter

137. The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic tank
A. 15*
B. 10
C. 25
D. 20

138. The length of a pipeline measured along the center lone of the pipe and pipe fittings.
A. Roughing-in
B. Nominal Diameter
C. Developed length*
D. Branch Interval

139. Sediment that settles out of sewage, forming a semi-solid or semi liquid mass on the bottom of a
septic tank
A. Sludge
B. Effluent
C. Scum
D. Leeching Chamber

140. One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is:
A. (water) potability
B. topography
C. budgetary cost
D. (water) demand

141. Minimum fixture drains size for Water Closets.

A. 1.5”
B. 2”
C. 3”
D. 4”

142. Location of cleanouts should be place at every ________ run of horizontal soil or waste piping.
A. 25m
B. 10m
C. 20m
D. 15m
143. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant
A. Sludge
B. Scum
C. Effluent
D. Waste water

144. It is the lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical
A. Indirect
B. culvert
C. Invert
D. inverted

145. How many gallons do an average daily consumption of a Bathtub?

A. 5 gallons
B. 30 gallons
C. 40 gallons
D. 100 gallons

146. Faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap:
A. firehouse
B. lavatory faucet
C. hose bibb
D. garden hose

147. A rigid type of pipe known to have a good chemical resistance, excellent impact strength,
especially at low temperatures and maintains rigidity at high temperatures. (black / gray pipe)
A. cPVC
B. ABS
C. ACETAL
D. PP

148. A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the following of water:
A. tee
B. cross tee
C. wye
D. elbow

21. A flexible type pipe that is excellent in chemical and crush resistance has impact strength and
flexibility and good low temperature performance. (black-bluish pipe)
A. uPVC
B. Copper Tubing
C. Polyethylene
D. Polybuthylene
149. A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic tubing suitable for use with hot
and color water pressure system. And it also known as an excellent chemical resistance to acids and
alkalis but is not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution system. (blue or gray pipe)
A. Polyethylene
B. Polybutylene
C. Polyvinyl Chloride
D. uPVC

150. A flange that closed the end of a pipe. There is no opening for the passage of water.
A. Cap
B. Plug
C. Blind Flange
D. Blank Flange

151. A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by means of hallow floating ball which
by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply valve.
A. Ball Cock
B. Compression Cock
C. Key Cock
D. Self-closing Cock

152. 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

153. A 180 degree bend in a pipe.

A. Elbow
B. Return Bend
C. Drop Elbow
D. Wye

154. A pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for water or other liquids.
A. Building Sewer
B. Septic Tank
C. Sump
D. Cistern

155. A Piece of pipe lesser than 12” length / threaded on both ends.
A. Bushing
B. Air Chamber
C. Nipple
D. Coupling
156. A device installed in piping to prevent the reverse flow of storm or sewage into the drainage
system ot their branches.
A. Check valve
B. Backwater valve
C. Downspout
D. Catch Basin

157. Minimum fixture drains size for a Bathtub

A. 1.5”
B. 2”
C. 3”
D. 4”

158. Water from laundries, wash basins, sinks, shower, and bathtub.
A. Soft Water
B. Grey Water
C. Black Water
D. Storm Water

159. It is a metallic sleeve caulked or joined to an opening in a piping into which a plug is screwed
that can be removed for cleaning the interior of the pipe.
A. Caulking
B. Oakum
C. Ferrule
D. Lead

160. A tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or removing
excrements in the fixture
A. discharge tank
B. flushometer tank
C. flush tank
D. water tank

161. It is the law of the plumbing practice in the Philippines.

A. R.A. No. 1379
B. R.A. No. 1278
C. R.A No. 1378
D. P. D. No. 1378

162. In N. P. C. P. – it is a device, which discharges a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for
flushing purposes and is activated by direct water pressure.
A. globe valve
B. gate valve
C. flush valve
D. flushometer valve
163. It is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows
A. Flooded area
B. Flooded panel
C. Flood level
D. Flood level rim

164. Individual vent is pipe installed to vent a fixture trap & which connects with the vent system
above the fixture served or terminates in the open air. A term I. P. S. means _______________
A. Individual pipe size
B. International pipe size
C. Iron pipe size
D. Industrial pipe size

165. A pipe connected from building gutter to the downspout or conductor.

A. guide pipe
B. storm water pipe
C. leader
D. vertical pipe

166. Common source of potable water in some rural areas

A. surface water
B. rain water
C. ground water
D. all of the above

167. 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

168. . Theaters or movie houses’ water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 gallons of

water per day per
A. Total numbers of moviegoers a day
B. Floor area space of auditorium
C. Total number of auditorium seat
D. Box-office record

169. . The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or behind
the fixture and extends to the branch or main pipe at and point higher than the fixture trap:
A. blow-off pipe
B. vent thru roof
C. unit vent
D. back vent
170. The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or other supply pipe and the flood level of
a receptacle.
A. Air Chamber
B. Trap
C. Vent Stack
D. Air Gap

171. An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess liquid.

A. Backflow
B. Overflow
C. Back Spill
D. Over spill

172. A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes when actuated by
direct water pressure.
A. Globe Valve
B. Flush Valve Assembly
C. Mixing Valve
D. Flushometer Valve

173. A type of private sewage disposal that has a vault constructed of concrete for the collection or raw
sewage and a wooden shelter.
A. Cesspool
B. Privy
C. Latrine
D. Septic Tank

174. A coupling device for connecting 2 pipes neither of which can be turned, consisting of two
internally threaded end piece which are tightened around the pipes ends to be joined, and an externally
threaded center piece, which draws the two end pieces together as it is rotated.
A. Reducer
B. Union
C. Nipple
D. Coupling

175. is a pressure surge or wave caused when a fluid (usually a liquid but sometimes also a gas) in
motion is forced to stop or change direction suddenly (momentum change).
A. water hammer
B. overflow
C. vent stack
D. flush explosion