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EXAM 4 (Shuffle) Total points 49/100

MASTER 3RY"s TRAINING REVIEW


Contact/E-mail us: [email protected]

The respondent's email ([email protected]) was recorded on submission of


this form.

An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks, * 1/1

Globe valve

Ballcock

Butter y valve

Gate valve

A stack as defined in the code is, Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping * 0/1

Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping

Vertical vent

Main vent

Horizontal main

Correct answer

Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping

A receptacle attached to the plumbing system other than the trap in *1/1
which waste or waste may collected or retained for an ultimate discharge
into the plumbing system.

Container

Fixture

Tank

Cesspool

Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system which may be _____ to *0/1
surface or subsurface waters shall not be discharge into the ground or
into any waterway, unless first rendered _____ through subjection to some
acceptable form of treatment.

deleterious / innocuous

innocuous / deleterious

spontaneously / simultaneously

None of the above

Correct answer

deleterious / innocuous

Water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps *1/1
complete with their connection,

Plumbing system

Piping system

Sewer system

Sanitary system

Is one of the most important governances in modern and healthful *1/1


human existence that involves air, water and food which is the basic
necessities of life.

Plumbing practice

National Building Code

Plumbing Code

Sanitary Code

Minimum size of water supply pipe for flush valve is, * 1/1

3/4"

1/4"

1"

2"

Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water *0/1
from the,

Lowest to at least 10 ft head

Lowest to the highest point

Lowest to at least ground level

Lowest to at least 5 ft head

Correct answer

Lowest to the highest point

If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings where *1/1
there is no sewer within a reasonable distance _____, shall be made for
disposing of the building sewage by some accepted method of sewage
treatment and disposal, such as _____.

suitable provision / septic tank

approval / septic tank

permits / seepage pit

suitable provision / seepage pit

Minimum vent pipe size for water closet. * 0/1

2"

3"

4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

2"

When connecting horizontal drain line with another horizontal drain line, *1/1
the acceptable fitting to be used are,

Coupling

Cross tee

Combination wye and 1/8

Sanitary tee

All plumbing fixtures shall be installed _____ to be accessible for their *0/1
intended use.

properly ventilated

properly spaced

properly cleaned

All of the above

Correct answer

properly spaced

Modern or state-of-the-art plumbing installation now require the close *1/1


coordination of works among Master Plumbers, Architects and Engineers
to come up with the most _____ and _____ plumbing installation.

su cient / approved

e cient / economical

minimum / maximum

daring / exotic

It is a box like collection device which is located on the exterior of the *0/1
building and receives storm water on one side,

Scupper

Gutter

Storm drain

Roof drain

Correct answer

Scupper

A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to its trap. * 0/1

Combination waste and vent

Continuous waste

Special waste

Indirect waste

Correct answer

Continuous waste

Another name for a clinical sink is, * 0/1

Special sink

Ordinary sink

Span washer

Bedspan washer

Correct answer

Bedspan washer

Upon issuance of Plumbing permit, plumbing installation shall *1/1


commence within,

No limit

One month

One year

360 days

In shower receptor, what is the maximum depth for the finished dam or *0/1
threshold?

230 mm

225 mm

228 mm

232 mm

Other:

Correct answer

228 mm

_____ which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the *0/1
pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage- disposal process
shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system.

Industrial waste

Chemicals

No substance

CHB debris

Correct answer

No substance

It is the minimum diameter of an inlet , outlet and siphon pipe and fittings *0/1
in a septic tank.

101.6 mm

104.6 mm

102 mm

100 mm

Correct answer

104.6 mm

A device used to connect drainage of a dishwasher with the sanitary *0/1


drainage system is called,

Wash water device

Vacuum breaker

Ice breaker

Air gap device

Correct answer

Air gap device

A unit is equivalent to the flow rate of 1 ft3/min or 1 gpm of water is: * 1/1

Fixture unit

English unit

No. of water closet

Metric unit

Rain water piping located on the exterior of a building using galvanized *0/1
sheet metal shall not be less than,

G.A 26

G.A 32

G.A 28

G.A 30

Correct answer

G.A 26

When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in *1/1
any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage
piping form the building shall be connected.

Sewage ejector

Holding tank

Private sewage disposal system

Cesspool

A drainage pipe used to carry main or surface water, cooling water and *0/1
similar liquid waste is,

House drain

House sewer

Sanitary sewer

Storm sewer

Correct answer

House drain

Plumbing fixtures shall be made of _____ material, free from concealed *1/1
fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.

smooth non-irritated

smooth non-absorbent

watertight

glossy non-absorbent

When connecting plastic pipe to another types of piping, the specific *1/1
transition intended shall be made with approved,

Soldered joint

Threaded joint

Fittings and adaptors

Sweated joint

Minimum vent pipe size for lavatory. * 0/1

2"

2 1/2"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

1 1/4"

CPVC water pipe may be used for hot water and cold-water distribution *0/1
system,

Above ground only

Below ground only

In residence only

Within a building

Correct answer

Within a building

Minimum vent pipe size for drinking fountain. * 0/1

2"

2 1/2"

1 1/4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

1 1/4"

The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to *1/1


_____ against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate
cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.

prevent

safeguard

protect

none of the above

Minimum vent pipe Minimum vent pipe size for urinal. * 0/1

2"

3"

4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

1 1/2"

Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a *1/1


private sewage-disposal system shall have at least _____ and _____
Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the
basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.

one wall hung water closet / double kitchen type sink

one pedestal water closet / single kitchen type sink

one hanging water closet / one kitchen type sink

none of the above

Supports or anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of, * 0/1

10 ft

12 ft

20 ft

15 ft

Correct answer

10 ft

According to the existing Plumbing code cast iron pipe, weld steel pipes, *0/1
copper pipes, vitrified clay, concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to
standard other than the Philippine Standard,

ANSI

AWWA

ASTM

IAPMO

Correct answer

ASTM

The valve for controlling two or more outlet, is a cold-water supply line *0/1
may be a,

Rising stem gate valve

Heavy duty globe valve

Ground key valve

Non-rising stem globe valve

Correct answer

Rising stem gate valve

Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the _____ quantity of *1/1
water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

maximum

minimum

e cient

su cient

A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening which is threaded on *1/1
both the inside and the outside is called.

Unions

Cap

Nipple

Bushing

In water supply piping slip joints may be used only on the, * 0/1

Cold water supply

Concealed xture

Exposed xture supply

hot water supply

Correct answer

Exposed xture supply

Devices for heating and storing water shall be so _____ and ______ as to *1/1
prevent dangers from explosion through overheating.

sensorized / equipped

designed / installed

rough-in / sensorized

think / formulate

The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing *1/1
flush tank supplies shall,

8 psi

4.34 psi

3.45 psi

10 psi

Roof joint shall be, * 1/1

Gas tight

Air tight

Smoke tight

Water tight

_____ shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and *0/1
the return of foul air to the building.

Vent terminals

Stack

SVTR

VSTR

Correct answer

Vent terminals

Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe shall be determined from, * 1/1

Type of building

Number of bathroom installed

Location of xtures

Total xture units

Shall not advertise in act in _____ any manner and engage in any practice *0/1
which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered
Master Plumber, NAMPAP and the plumbing profession.

Having hydrocephalus head

Boastful manner

Self-laudatory language

Malicious act

Correct answer

Self-laudatory language

Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure. * 0/1

Standard pressure

Normal pressure

Back pressure

Barometric pressure

Correct answer

Back pressure

Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with *1/1


water in _____ volume and a pressure _____ to enable them to function
satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use.

exact / exact

e cient / equipped

su cient / adequate

half / full

A water system containing a water heater will require, * 0/1

Mixing valve

Heat water return line

Pressure relief valve

Check valve

Correct answer

Pressure relief valve

Plumbing system shall be subjected to such test to _____ disclose all *1/1
leaks and defects in the workmanship.

equipped

adequate

effectively

e cient

The vent pipe serving a combination waste and vent system with 4-inch *0/1
drainpipes shall be at least,

2 1/2 in

3 in

2 in

4 in

Correct answer

2 in

It is the height of inlet and outlet pipe that shall extend at least above the *0/1
water surface.

101.6 mm

104.6 mm

102 mm

100 mm

Correct answer

101.6 mm

A three-piece pipe fitting used to connect the ends of two pipes, neither of *1/1
which can be turned.

Cap

Plug

Bushing

Union

Caulked or screwed joints shall be applicable to, * 1/1

PVC

Cast iron

Vitri ed clay

Asbestos

A vertical vent that is continuation of the drain to which it connects is a, * 1/1

Branch vent

Relief vent

Continuous vent

Circuit vent

A condition in the distribution system where it could damage, or create *0/1


condition that will damage components of the distribution system or
create a nuisance is termed as,

Excessive water pressure

Loss of pressure

Excessive air pressure

Loss of water ow

Correct answer

Excessive water pressure

Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for _____, *1/1
occupancy or use on premises abutting on a street, alley or easement
where is a public sewer, shall be connected to the sewer system.

comfort life

human habitation

abundant life

safe habitation

Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing *1/1
system which are required to be accessible or readily accessible is called,

Machines

Controls

Regulating equipment

Pipes

A material not listed in the code for use in water piping, * 1/1

Aluminum

Asbestos cement

Cast iron

Plastic

EMAIL: *

[email protected]

All piping’s of plumbing systems shall be of____________ NAMPAP- *1/1


APPROVED materials, free form defective workmanship, designed and
constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactorily
service.

strong

durable

malleable

stand alone

Shall not allow of his/her License as Registered Master Plumber for a fee *1/1
to an unlicensed Master Plumber in plumbing works without his/her
__________.

Coordination thru phone with free 1000 e-loads

Personal supervision

Commission 5% of the total contract with free pizza

Commission 10% of the total contract with free Jollibee foods

Shall not take advantage of a salaried government position to _____ with a *1/1
practicing Registered Master Plumber.

Compete eagerly

Compete unfairly

Compete roughly

Compete wholesomely

All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall be *1/1
provided with a supply of _____ and _____ water, neither connected with
unsafe water supplies nor subject to hazards of backflow or back-
siphonage.

unpure / daring

safe / su cient

pure / wholesome

virgin / pure

The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and *1/1
space is,

Laminar ow

Streamline

Turbulent

Mixed ow

No _____ shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly *1/1


lighted and ventilated.

kitchen hood

water closet

rest room

range hood

78. The critical level marking or a backflow prevention device or vacuum *0/1
breaker is a point established by the,

Testing laboratory

Health o cer

Inspector

Manufacturer

Correct answer

Testing laboratory

The vertical distance that waste travels through open air between the *1/1
waste pipe and the direct waste receptor is,

Connection

Air gap (drainage)

Conveyance

Vacuum

A piece of metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood which *1/1
water is expected to run is called,

Gutter

Sheeting

Flashing

Roo ng

An electrically or mechanically operated device used to elevate sewage *1/1


and liquid waste from a lower level to a point of discharge into a sewer or
other disposal system,

Ejector

Ram

Screw

Hard pump

That part of the plumbing system extending from a point 4 ft or 5 ft from *0/1
the inner face of the foundation wall of building to the junction with
another sewer,

House sewer

Storm sewer

Sanitary sewer

Sewer pipe

Correct answer

House sewer

A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes called *1/1
wash basin.

Sink

Lavatory

Bathtub

Shower

The water demand for shower head is, * 1/1

7 gpm

5 gpm

12 gpm

10 gpm

Expansion joints shall be acceptable except in piping for: * 0/1

Vents

Hot water

Steam

Sold water

Correct answer

Vents

The minimum size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is, * 0/1

1-inch diameter

2/4-inch diameter

3/8-inch diameter

1/2-inch diameter

Correct answer

3/8-inch diameter

Is it permissible to place building sewer and drainage piping in the same *0/1
trench with water service pipe?

Yes

No

Maybe

Sometimes

Correct answer

Maybe

Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of *1/1


sewage, suitable provision shall be made to _____ its overflow in the
building.

secure

prevent

protect

effectively

The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping system *0/1
shall be at,

5 psi at 15 minutes

10 psi at 15 minutes

5 psi at 10 minutes

10 psi at 10 minutes

Correct answer

5 psi at 15 minutes

It is used to close an opening in a fitting. * 0/1

Cap

Plug

Bushing

Union

Correct answer

Plug

A piping system designed to control and conveys excess ground water to *1/1
a suitable location.

Storm water drainage piping

Sewer piping

Vertical stack

Downspout

The maximum fixture units loading allowed on a 2" horizontal waste *1/1
branch is,

10

24

Cast iron piping in 10 ft lengths installed horizontally, shall be supported *0/1


at intervals of not more than,

12 ft

15 ft

5 ft

10 ft

Correct answer

10 ft

In shower receptor, what is the minimum depth of the finished dam or *0/1
threshold?

1 1/2"

2"

2 1/2

3"

Other:

Correct answer

2"

A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to *1/1


each floor level or storey in a building but are always at least eight feet
(2.4m) interval.

Vertical distance

Main stack intervals

Branch interval

Horizontal interval

A Registered Master Plumber shall maintain a _____consistent with an *0/1


honorable and dignified pursuit of his/her profession.

professional integrity

good moral and right conduct

professional bearing

Sex maniac

Correct answer

professional bearing

Copper tubing used for water under concrete slabs within a building shall *0/1
be,

Copper tube with brazed

Brazed joints with cast brass tting

Installed without joints where possible

Protected with factory applied coating

Correct answer

Copper tube with brazed

Required minimum height from cover of grease trap to the bottom of *0/1
fixtures served.

88mm

89 mm

90 mm

91 mm

Other:

Correct answer

89 mm

Minimum vent pipe size for bathtub. * 0/1

2"

3"

4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

1 1/2"

A measure of inertia forces to viscous forces, which sometimes describe *0/1


whether it is turbulent or laminar flow,

Reynold's number

Darsho's number

Moody number

Weber number

Correct answer

Reynold's number

Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped *1/1
with a __________

air vented type

water-sealed trap

relief vent

bypass ventilation

Minimum vent pipe size for shower bath. * 0/1

2"

3"

4"

1 1/2"

Correct answer

1 1/2"

No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first approved by *1/1
the,

Health o cer

Nurse

Doctor

Medicinal representative

FULL NAME: *

raymond santos

The minimum size building supply allowed by the code for water is, * 0/1

3/4 in

1 in

1/2 in

1 1/4 in

Correct answer

3/4 in

Shall not act in an _____any remuneration other than his/her original *1/1
charges except for additional services not covered in the basic contract;

Professional demand and manner

Good moral and right conduct

Unprofessional manner and demand

Reducing his/her professional fees

The minimum allowable size of any building drain, horizontal branch, *0/1
vertical soil or waste stack serving one or more waste closets shall be,

4"

3"

5"

2 1/2"

Correct answer

4"

Request for inspection by the Master Plumber to the Administrative *1/1


Authority is required to be made in advance at least before the work to be
tested.

12 hrs.

24 hrs.

36 hrs.

8 hrs.

The minimum plumbing permit charge for one unit is, * 0/1

P 15.00

P 5.00

P 10.00

P 7.00

Correct answer

P 5.00

In shower receptor, what is the minimum size of the finished dam or *0/1
threshold?

25.4 mm

19 m

13 mm

32 mm

Correct answer

25.4 mm

_____ shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile *0/1


goods and similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the
fixture, device or appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building
drainage system.

Proper provision

Proper protection

Suitable preservation

Maintenance

Correct answer

Proper protection

Plumbing shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers with due *0/1


regard to the _____ of the strength of structural members and the _____
of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage.

prevention / preservation

preservation / prevention

durability / recti cation

recti cation / durability

Correct answer

preservation / prevention

Is used to close the end of a pipe. * 1/1

Cap

Plug

Bushing

Union

Shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air free from *0/1


siphonage, aspiration for forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.

Private disposal system

Drainage piping system

Ventilation piping system

Sewage treatment plant system

Correct answer

Drainage piping system

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