A vent connecting one ore more individual

vents with a vent stack or stack vent

a. Branch vent
b. Common vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Continuous vent
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. Common vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Continuous vent
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
A vent that does not serve as drain and is
located where if is not exposed to back up of
waste from a drainage pipe

a. Circuit vent
b. Dual vent
c. Individual vent
d. Dry vent
See common vent

a. Dry vent
b. Dual vent
c. Loop or circuit vent
d. Local vent
A branch vents that performs its functions for
two or more traps

a. Continuous vent
b. Main vent
c. Unit vent
d. Group vent
A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c
connects with the vent system above the
fixture served or terminates in the open air

a. Individual vent
b. Loop or circuit vent
c. Relief vent
d. Stack vent
A circuit vent which loops back to connect
with stack vent instead of a vent stack any
vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture
drain with the stack vent of the originating
waste or soil stack

a. Loop or circuit vent

b. Local vent
c. Circuit vent
d. Unit vent
Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap
through which vapor or foul air is removed
from a room fixture

a. Main vent
b. Local vent
c. Stack vent
d. Wet vent
…..vent branches may be connected

a. Main vent
b. Relief vent
c. Unit vent
d. Yoke vent
A vent installed so as to permit additional
circulation of air between the drainage and
vent systems where the drainage systems
might otherwise be air bound

a. Relief vent
b. Stack vent
c. Group vent
d. Stack vent
An arrangement of venting so installed that
the one vent pipe will serve two traps

a. Yoke vent
b. Stack vent
c. Local vent
d. Unit vent
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. Stack vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Individual vent
d. Loop or circuit vent
A vent which also serves as a drain

a. Dry vent
b. Dual vent
c. Wet vent
d. Relief vent
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or
waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of
preventing pressure changes in the stack

a. Dry vent
b. Yoke vent
c. Local vent
d. Wet vent
Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures
or substances into the distributing pipes of a
supply of water from any source other than
ite intended source

a. backflow
b. back siphonage
c. battery fixture
d. blank flange
Is the backflow used, contaminated or
polluted water from a plumbing fixture due
to negative pressure

a. back siphonage
b. backflow
c. blind flange
d. yoke vent
Refers to any group of two or more similar
adjacent fixtures which discharge into a
common horizontal waste or soil branch

a. blank flange
b. union
c. dead end
d. battery of fixture
A flange that is not drilled

a. blank flange
b. coupling
c. caulking
d. drainange system
A flange that closes the end of a pipe line
used to discharge water

a. drainage system
b. nipple
c. backflow
d. blind flange
Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or
other materials

a. caulking
b. dead end
c. fixture branch
d. ferrule
A short internally threaded section of pipe,
used to join two pipes of conduits

a. invert
b. developed length
c. flood level
d. coupling
Used to connect two ends of two pipes,
neither of which can be turned

a. union
b. rough in
c. soil pipe
d. ferrules
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. plumbing system
Is the extended portion of a pipe that is
closed at one end to which no connections
are made on the extended portion

a. dead end
b. drainage system
c. fixture branch
d. plumbing system
The length along the center of the pipe and
fitting

a. soil pipe
b. developed length
c. fixture branch
d. invert
Includes all piping within public or private
which conveys sewage, rain water or often
liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but
does not include the main of a public sewer
system or private or public sewerage
treatment
a. drainage system
b. trap seal
c. siamese connections
d. plumbing system
Is a pipe connecting several fixtures

a. water reservoir
b. corporation stop
c. fixture branch
d. overhead storm drain
Is the device located at the bottom of the
tank for the purpose of flushing water closets
and similar fixture

a. flood level
b. invert
c. rough in
d. soil pipe
A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe,
into which a plug is screwed that can be
removed for the purpose of cleaning

a. cistern
b. ferrule
c. trap seal
d. invert
Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe
or conduit that is not vertical

a. rough in
b. invert
c. fixture branch
d. soil pipe
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. Plumbing system
b. Siamese connections
c. Trap seal
d. Water reservoir
Installation of all parts of the plumbing
system which can be completed prior to the
installation of fixtures

a. dead end
b. blind flange
c. rough in
d. fixture branch
A wye connections used on fire lines so that
two lines………….

a. trap seal
b. siamese connections
c. coupling
d. battery of fixture
Is any pipe which conveys the discharge of
water closets of fixture having similar
function w/ or w/o the discharge of other
fixtures to the building drain

a. water reservoir
b. trap seal
c. soil pipe
d. recessed
Is the maximum vertical depth of liquid that a
trap will retain measure between the crown
weir and the top of the dip of the trap

a. trap seal
b. nipple
c. ferrule
d. trap or water seal
Install to be able to meet the water
requirements during peak demands from a
low yielding water well

a. shock relief and expansion chamber

b. black water
c. compression valve
d. water reservoir
The device being used to eliminate the noise
cause by water hammer

a. shock relief and expansion chamber

b. pressure reducing valve
c. overhead storm drain
d. absorption trench
The location of water well to nearest septic
vault

a. 80 feet or more
b. 50 feet or more
c. 20 feet or more
d. 45 feet or more
Slope of house sewer connected from the
building to the main sewer

a. 5 percent
b. 2 percent
c. 3 percent
d. 6 percent
A passage under a road, embankment or
canal which allow for the flow of water

a. culvert
b. cistern
c. air trap
d. catch basin
The third kind of water after the storm water
and area water

a. yellow water
b. green water
c. blue water
d. black water
The type of bath tub over than sunken,
square, free standing

a. recessed
b. inside
c. corner
d. embed
Color coding for high pressure steam

a. black
b. blue
c. white
d. green
Color coding for fuel oil division

a. black
b. blue
c. green
d. white
The water column that seals the escape of
unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage
system

a. trap or water seal

b. cistern
c. air trap
d. ferrule
…………………………………………………

a. 2.50 m
b. 3.00 m
c. 3.50 m
d. 2.00 m
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 patent
An underground tank reservoir to store water

a. corporation stop
b. cistern
c. absorption trench
d. catch basin
Another classification of storm drain, besides
from inside drain and outside drain

a. overhead storm drain

b. union patent
c. flushometer
d. catch basin
Ratio of water closets for female population
for elementary and secondary school

a. Ratio of 1:75
b. Ratio of 1:25
c. Ratio of 1:45
d. Ratio of 1:55
Ratio of urinals for elementary schools

a. Ratio of 1:85
b. Ratio of 1:75
c. Ratio of 1:65
d. Ratio of 1:70
A lavatory needs at least what flow rate?

a. 0.50 gpm
b. 1.0 gpm
c. 2.0 gpm
d. 10.0 gpm
What is the minimum drain size for a toilet

a. 1 inch
b. 2 inch
c. 3 inch
d. 4 inch
A lavatory drain tailpiece has what diameter

a. 1-1/8 inch
b. 1-1/4 inch
c. 1-3/4 inch
d. 2-1/4 inch
A ___________ is used to stop gases from
getting into a building

a. ball valve
b. gasket
c. p-trap
d. quick tee adapter
What type of piping sends water through a
hot water heater?

a. supply
b. water transfer
c. diverter
d. manometer
Size drain is needed for a shower stall

a. 1-1/2 inch
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches
What size drain is required fo a one piece
tub/shower?

a. 1 inch
b. 1-1/4 inch
c. 1-1/2 inch
d. 2 inches
Is used to prevent bends or folds when
working with soft copper piping

a. chrome support
b. mounting partition
c. bending spring
d. bulkhead fitting
Is used to connect copper with galvanized
pipe.

a. push fit connector

b. dielectric union
c. coupling
d. nipple
The minimum trap size of a bidet is
_________.

a. 1-1/4 inch
b. 1-1/2 inch
c. 1-3/4 inch
d. 2 inches
A kitchen sink needs what size p-trap?

a. 1-1/2 inch
b. 1-3/4 inch
c. 2 inches
d. 2-1/4 inches
Is used to connect a p-trap to a drain.

a. compression
b. trap adapter
c. coupling
d. valve
The maximum spacing of a horizontal hanger
for ½ inch cpvc piping is __________.

a. 1 inch
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches
Size drain is needed for a clothes washer

a. 1 inch
b. 1-1/2 inch
c. 2 inches
d. 2-1/2 inches
A four bedroom house should have a septic
tank that holds how many gallons?

a. 300
b. 750
c. 900
d. 1200
Water enters a residence at what pressure?

a. 30-40 psi
b. 50-60 psi
c. 70-80 psi
d. 85-90 psi
An “a valve” is a manual _________.

a. cold water valve

b. hot water valve
c. air valve
d. gas valve
An air lock is caused by ________.

a. an air bubble
b. hot water valve
c. air valve
d. gas valve
Is an sacrificial rod installed in a water heater
to protect the tank from corrosion.

a. dip tube
b. alpha rod
c. anode rod
d. insulation tube
Barlow’s formula is expressed as
___________.

a. p=dxt
b. p = 3t / d
c. p = 5st x d
d. p = 2st / d
Which of the following results with friction
loss?

a. loss of seal
b. loss of pressure
c. loss of suction
d. loss of ventilation
Hard water is ________.

a. Frozen water
b. Processed water with no dissolved
minerals
c. Natural water with dissolved minerals
d. Natural water with no dissolved minerals
The most common minerals in hard water are
calcium and magnesium

a. true
b. false
c. maybe
d. none of the above
Soft water has _______.

a. less than 1 gpg

b. 1-3.5 gpg
c. 3.5-7 gpg
d. 7-10 gpg
Vibrating pipes are most likely caused by
______.

a. foundation settling
b. high water pressure
c. low water pressure
d. a small leak drawing air into the pipes
What type of fittings should be used on an
island vent and what order should be used to
make a return bend under the drain board?

a. A 45 degree, 90 degree, 45 degree and 90

degree bend
b. Four 45 degree bends
c. Two 90 degree bends
d. A 45 degree, 90 degree and 45 degree bend
A project uses 360 feet of 3-1/2 inch pipe, a
3-1/2 inch pipe has 9 times the capacity of a
1-1/2 inch pipe, how many feet of 1-1/2 inch
pipe are needed in an equivalent project?

a. 60 feet
b. 1550 feet
c. 2840 feet
d. 3240 feet
The building code stated that all dry
standpipe outlets shall be equipped with
valves having substantial chains. What kind of
valve is this?

a. Check valve
b. Globe valve
c. Gate valve
d. Ball valve
What is the minimum number of approved
slip joints fittings may be used on the outlet
side of the trap?

a. three
b. two
c. none
d. one
Whenever the piping is pressurized by a
pump or ejector, what kind of pipe should not
be used in the excreta drainage system?

a. Vitrified clay pipe

b. Hubless cast iron
c. Galvanized wrought iron
d. None of these
What is the minimum horizontal clear
distance from the septic tank to the property
line of the adjoining private property?

a. 1.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 1.8 m
What is the minimum total net inlet area of
roof deck drains on roof deck used as sun
decks and parking decks?

a. Equal to the area of outlet pipe

b. Equal to 4 times the area of outlet pipe
c. Equal to 2 times the area of outlet pipe
d. Equal to 1-1/2 times area of outlet pipe
The appropriate sealant that will be used to
cover void spaces between pipes and sleeves
through concrete floors in the ground

a. bitumen
b. epoxy
c. grease
d. putty
Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may
be omitted on a horizontal drain line that is

a. Equal to 2.0 meters

b. Greater than 2.0 meters
c. Less than 1.5 meters
d. None of these
To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line
each cleanout should be installed

a. In the direction of flow

b. Opening upward
c. Vertically above flow line
d. All of these
The following are the data required whenever
a registered master plumber sign the
blueprint of the building plan except

a. Date of PRC registration

b. PTR date
c. Registration expiration date
d. None of these
Aside from bell and spigot, b & s in the code
means

a. Ball and socket

b. Browning and smith
c. Butt and soldered
d. Brown and sharp
What is the maximum height should a water
closet have if it is intended for a disabled
person

a. 0.40 m
b. 0.50 m
c. 0.45 m
d. 0.35 m
For the hot and cold water distribution
system, on what side ……………………..

a. left
b. right
c. center
d. none of these
Who is empowered to administer the
provision of Republic Act 1378?

a. Office of the President

b. Congress of the Philippines
c. Board of examiners for Master Plumbers
d. Professional Regulations Commission
What portion of the trap should the vent pipe
opening will not go below from a soil or
waste pipe?

a. slip joint
b. weir
c. sleeve
d. seal
What is the maximum water pressure must
standpipe fittings and connections must
withstand to when ready for service?

a. 21 kg/cm2
b. 34 kg/cm2
c. 15 kg/cm2
d. 8 kg/cm2
What congress of the Republic of the
Philippines approved after the third reading
Republic Act 1378 otherwise known as the
Plumbing Law of the Philippines

a. Third congress
b. Sixth congress
c. Second congress
d. Fifth congress