DIT LEVEL 1 PLUMBING EXAM (200 MARKS)
SECTION A: MCQs (80 MARKS)
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (40 QUESTIONS, 2 MARKS EACH = 80 MARKS)
1. Which valve is best for on/off control?
A. Globe valve
B. Gate valve
C. Check valve
D. Butterfly valve
2. The unit of pressure is:
A. Liter
B. Pascal
C. Newton
D. Joule
3. What does PPR stand for in piping?
A. Polypropylene Random
B. Polyethylene Rigid
C. Polystyrene Reinforced
D. Polypropylene Reinforced
4. A trap is used to:
A. Vent the system
B. Prevent odours
C. Increase flow
D. Measure pressure
5. Ideal slope for waste pipes is:
A. 1 in 50
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 200
D. 1 in 100
6. The process of removing particles by gravity is:
A. Sedimentation
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B. Filtration
C. Coagulation
D. Chlorination
7. The depth of a standard water seal is:
A. 25 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 75 mm
D. 100 mm
8. The colour code for hot water pipes is usually:
A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green
D. Yellow
9. Which material resists corrosion best?
A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Copper
D. Aluminum
10. A test to find leaks in a pipe is called:
A. Pressure test
B. Flow test
C. Seal test
D. Volume test
11. The main function of a vent stack is to:
A. Increase flow
B. Release sewer gas
C. Store water
D. Measure level
12. PTFE tape is used to:
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A. Seal threads
B. Join pipes
C. Cut pipes
D. Measure diameter
13. Hard water contains high levels of:
A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Chlorine
D. Oxygen
14. The first stage of water treatment is:
A. Screening
B. Chlorination
C. Filtration
D. Sedimentation
15. Which tool tightens hex nuts?
A. Pipe wrench
B. Spanner
C. Hacksaw
D. Chisel
16. Thermal expansion may cause:
A. Pipe shrinkage
B. Pipe bursting
C. Cleaner flow
D. Reduced pressure
17. The capacity of a cylinder is measured in:
A. Litres
B. Meters
C. Pascals
D. Newtons
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18. A ball valve uses a:
A. Disc
B. Ball
C. Plate
D. Gate
19. Water hammer is due to:
A. Slow valve closure
B. Fast valve closure
C. Low flow rate
D. High temperature
20. The symbol for a union joint is:
A. Two triangles
B. Two circles
C. A circle and line
D. A square
... (questions 21 to 40 follow similar pattern)
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER (120 MARKS)
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (6 QUESTIONS, 20 MARKS EACH = 120 MARKS)
41. Define 'head' in a water supply system and state its unit.
42. A tank 4m high supplies water to a tap. Calculate pressure at the tap in kPa (g=9.8 m/s², density=1000
kg/m³).
43. Sketch and label a P-trap showing inlet, outlet, and water seal.
44. Explain FOUR advantages of using plastic (PEX) pipes in plumbing.
45. Describe the water treatment process up to filtration stage.
46. Calculate the volume in liters of a cistern 2m x 1.5m x 1m and state one method to maintain water quality.
