PRE BOARD PROBLEMS

Questions and Answers

1. For new, additional or altered plumbing installation not exceeding 20 units, the Building Code
stated that a Licensed Master Plumber could sign and affix his seal on the following
engineering documents except

A.
Plumbing plan and layout
B. Design analysis and plans of the original installation
C.
Isometric drawing
D. Guide specifications and bill of materials
2. What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry standpipes shall be
equipped with?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Three-way
Two-way
Four-way
One-way
3. Who is the current chairman of the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fortunato Amosco
Virgilio Simbulan
Jessie Mariano
Valerin Maogila
4. According to Art 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 what scope of work in plan preparation for new sanitary
installations with more than 20 units does a sanitary engineer differs with a Registered Master
Plumber?

A. Det. all drawings of septic tanks in the absence of disposal field

B.
Sanitary plan, layout and details
C.
Cost estimate
D.
Isometric drawings of roughing in.
5. What kind of concealed connections on fixtures that it is required to provide an access panel or
utility at least 0.30 meter in its least dimension for easy inspection and repair?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Slip joint
Ball and socket
Hubless
Flanged

6. Aside from galvanized steel, what is the other material for dry standpipe that the Building
Code allows?

A.
B.
C.
D.

PVC pipe
Wrought iron
PE pipe
Brass
7. What should be done whenever a partition contains some piping and runs parallel to the floor
joist underneath?

A. Notching should be introduced into the joist

B. Adjust the joist to make it perpendicular with the direction of pipe
C. Space the joist wider to accommodate the pipe
D.
Double the joist
8. A plumbing permit shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work authorized
therein if not started for how many days?

A.
B.
C.
D.

30 days
45 days
100 days
365 days
9. In the water test of the entire plumbing system all openings should be tightly closed except at

A.
B.
C.
D.

Producing cleanouts
Highest opening
Stack vent
Bleeders
10. For at least how many working days shall a required for inspection of the plumbing works be
filed before such inspection be intended?

A.
B.
C.
D.

7 working days
5 working days
3 working days
10 working days
11. A kind of cleanout plugs that will be installed in case where raised heads may cause hazards
to passing personnel or vehicles.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Depressed
Countersunk
Embedded
Recessed

12. To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep wells for the
abstraction of ground water will have to follow?

A.
B.
C.
D.

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Standards for Drinking Water
Water Code of the Philippines
Code of Sanitation
13. What is the name of the professional orginazation for the Registered Master Plumbers here in
the Philippines?

A.
B.
C.
D.

National Association of Master Plumbing of the Philippines

National Association of Master Plumbers of the Phillipines
National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines
14. According to the Fire Code of the Philippines what is the required slope of all horizontal runs
of dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?

A.
B.
C.
D.

10%
20%
5%
2%
15. What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that will read
"CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE"?

A.
B.
C.
D.

20mm
1/4inch
25mm
30mm
16. What is the minimum horizontal clear dsitance from the septic tank to the property line of the
adjoining private property?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

1.0 m
1.2 m
1.5 m
1.8 m
17. According to the Building Code of the Philippines what is the range in height above grade
should the Siamese fire department connection be installed?
30 cm to 1.2 m
60 cm to 1.5 m
80 cm to 1.8 m
50 cm to 1.0 m

18. How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise known as the
National Building Code limits the practice of Master Plumber?

A.
B.
C.
D.

20
10
5
50
19.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The cover of gravity tanks shall be vented using a screened

Return bend pipe
Upright pipe
Horizontal nipple
All of these

20. A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical position

A.
B.
C.
D.

Single hub
Double hub
Double tapped tee
All of these
21. What is the shape for the signage for women's comfort room in order to aid visually impaired
women readilty determine whether a washroom is for men or women?

A.
B.
C.
D.

CIRCLE
RECTANGLE
TRIANGLE
SQUARE
22. What is the nimimum floor area in every storey which is used for habitation, recreation,
dining, study of work and which has an occupiped load of not more than 20, wherein a
standard automatic extinguishing system is a

A.
B.
C.
D.

300 sq.m
200 sq.m
400 sq.m
500 sq.m
23. Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from meteoric, surface or
underground sources?

A.
National Water Resources Board
B.
Department of Health
C. National Standards for Drinking Water
D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

24. Within how many days upon the approval of Rep. Act No. 1378 does it require to have a
Board Examiners for Master Plumbers formed?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Thirty days
Fortyfive days
Sixty days
Fifteen days
25. Which of the following is not considered as suds-producing fixture?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bidet
Kitchen sink
Bath tub
Washing machine
26. Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, which of this subject was
originally split into two subject?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Practical Problems
Design And Installations
Plumbing Code
Plumbing Arithmetic
27. Accordingto Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, what type of urinal should be provided for disabled
persons?

A.
B.
C.
D.

WALL-HUNG TYPE
PEDESTAL TYPE
TROUGH TYPE
NONE OF THESE
28. Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the ___

A.
B.
C.
D.

Lowest to the highest point

Lowest to at least ground level
Lowest to at least a 10-foot head
Lowest to at least a 5-foot head
29. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located more than 23
meters above the Fire Service connection?

A.
B.
C.
D.

3 inches
6 inches
5 inches
4 inches

30. When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented?

A.
Between openings of vent pipes
B. Between any two consecutive inlet levels
C.
On stack vent
D. When serving two water closets at different levels
31. When permitted by DENR, which of the following below is NOT used as a basis in
determining the type of the private sewage disposal system to be used?

A.
B.
C.
D.

SOIL POROSITY
GROUND WATER LEVEL
NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS
LOCATION
32. For how many days shall the REvised National Plumbing Code will take effect following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette?

A.
B.
C.
D.

100 days
60 days
50 days
30 days
33. Who is empowered to administer the provision of Rep. Act 1378?

A.
Office of the President
B.
Congress of the Philippines
C. The Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers
D. Professional Regulation Commision

A.
B.
C.
D.

34. What is the minimum dimension for a turning space in a water closet stall intended for
disabled persons?
2.00 m
1.20 m
1.00 m
1.50 m
35. Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 actually allows a Registered Master Plumber to sign and seal
plans for new sanitary installations of more than twenty (20) plumbing units. Aside from
being a Registered Master Plumber what is the other requirement that you must have before
you can sign and seal it?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A registered engineer
An engineering graduate
Having a minimum experience of 5 years
A member of NAMPAP

36. Under the Accessibilty Law, what is the minimum area of water closet stalls?

A.
B.
C.
D.

1.7 x 1.8 meters

2.0 x 2.0 meters
1.5 x 1.8 meters
1.2 x 2.0 meters
37. Where practical, all pipes from fixtures shall be run in what direction with respect to the
nearest wall or building line?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Offset
Parallel
Across
Perpendicular
38. What is the minimum total net inlet area of roof deck drains on roof deck used as sun decks
and parking decks?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Equal to the area of outlet pipe

Equal to 4 times the area of outlet pipe
Equal to 2 times the area of outlet pipe
Equal to 1 1/2 times the area of outlet pipe
39. Who is authorized to issue rules and regulations to carry into effect the objectives of Rep. Act
1378?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Board of Master Plumbers

Congress of the Philippines
President of the Philippines
Professional Regulation Commission
40.

A.
B.
C.
D.

What kind of joint is not allowed in cast iron pipe?

Welded
Threaded
Soldered
Ball and Spigot

41. In sizing the grease interceptors, four elements are being used. Two of these elements are
number of meals per peak hour and the waste flow rate. Whta are the other two elemets?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Slope and retention time

Storage factor and time of concentration
Retention time and storage factor
Percolation rate and time of concentration

42. NAMPAP is a professional organization of Registered Master Plumber under PRC. What is
the PRC accreditation number of NAMPAP?

A.
B.
C.
D.

10
14
18
12
43. If a septic tank has a compartment that exceed 3.7 m in length, what should be the additional
requirement?

A.
B.
C.
D.

An additional manhole
Increase the size of the leaching chamber
Increase the number of compartments
Baffle wall is added
44. Where should the overflow pipe lead for overhead tank installed on buildings?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Soil stack
Scuppers
Storm drain
Gutter
45. A type of drainage and venting system with universal branch line that is prohibited

A.
B.
C.
D.

Single
Dual
Dependent
Alternate
46. What is the maximum allowable lead content of pipe and fitting for potable piping system?

A.
B.
C.
D.

0%
2%
5%
8%
47. What is the minimum number of years of experience must a Registered Master Plumber be
before he can be a technical staff of a Building Office?

A.
B.
C.
D.

One year
Three years
Two years
Five years

48.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following is not included in a plumbing unit?

Water Meter
Floor Drain
Urinal
Laundry Tray

49. The following are the data required whenever a Registered Master Plumber sign the blueprint
of the building plan EXCEPT

A.
B.
C.
D.

Date of PRC registration

PTR date
Registration expiry date
None of these
50. Under what law plumbing did became a duly recognized profession by the Philippine
government?

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

Nat'l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959

Tidings McDuffie Act of 1905
Jones Law of 1907
Republic Act 1378
51. What institution standard used as a reference for joining pipes?
ASSE
ASPE
ANSI
IAPMO
52. What is the maximum distance as where supports of vertical cast iron soil pipes are made?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Every 3.0 m
Every meter
Every storey
Every joint
53. What is the minimum allowable interval for the support of plastic pipes when installed
vertically

A.
B.
C.
D.

2ft
5ft
1 meter
1.5 meter

54.

A stack, as defined in the code, is ___

A.
The main vent
B.
Any vertical vent
C. The horizontal main of soil, waste, or vent stack
D. The vertical main of soil, waste, or vent piping that extends one or more stories
55. In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and to have a convenient
access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee recess vertical clearance that will be
provided?

A.
B.
C.
D.

0.50 m to 0.80 m
0.60 m to 0.80 m
0.40 m to 0.70 m
0.60 m to 0.70 m
56. In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials should not be used
underground?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Vitrified clay pipe

Hubless cast iron
Galvanized wrought iron
None of the above
57. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located 23 meters or
less above the Fire Service connection?

A.
B.
C.
D.

3 inches
6 inches
5 inches
4 inches
58. What type of PVC female screws for water piping is prohibited under the code?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Tapped
Job fabricated
Seamless
Schedule 20 screws
59.

A.
B.
C.
D.

What kind of septic tank is prohibited?

CONCRETE
STEEL
PLASTIC
WOODEN

60. Which of the following is the primary basics for sizing vertical rainwater piping in the
Revised National Plumbing Code?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Intensity of rainfall
Wind direction
Slope of roof
Roof area
61. With what standard specification must all pipe materials must conform to?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Product Strandard of the Philippines

Interational Producers Standard
Philippine Standard Council
Department of Trade and Industry
62. What is the minimum diameter of vent pipe is allowed in the revised Code?

A.
B.
C.
D.

1 inch
1 1/4 inch
2 inch
1 1/2 inch
63. Who among the Board Examiners is not a signatory to PRC Resolution 04 that request for the
adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in
1999?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Imelda Perez
Aida Emely Luz
Fortunato Amosco
Jesus Pacheco
64. Who was awarded as the most outstanding Registered Master Plumber for the Year 2011?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Dave Vela
Alberto Azarcon
Alberto Cabael
Thelma Cardente
65. Aside from the number of fixture units connected to it, the size of the vent piping is
determined by its

A.
B.
C.
D.

Number of inlets
Length
Discharge
Loading

A.
B.
C.
D.

66. What installation standard is followed in joining plastic pipe and fittings by solvent cement?
ISO
ANSI
IAPMO
ASHRAE
67. The minimum requirement for the slope of horizontal drainage pipes between manholes is

A.
B.
C.
D.

2%
2 1/2%
3%
4%
68. What is the minimum number of approved slip joints fittings may be used on the putlet side
of the trap?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Three
Two
None
One
69. What is not needed to be installed when a combination standpipe system is installed in
accordance with the Fire Code?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Dry standpipe
Wet standpipe
Sprinkler system
Siamese connection
70. According to the Code, the desgign of roof gutters is based on the maximum roof area. What
is the shape of the gutter does the desgn table for storm sewer is being based to?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Circular
Restangular
Ovate
Semi-circular
71. Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of pipe should not be
used in the excreta drainage system?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Vitrified clay pipe

Hubless cast iron
Galvanized wrought iron
None of these

72.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?

Antonio Mansueto Sr.
Comelio G. Odvina
Jesus Tanghal Dera
Catalino C. Casupanan

73. Which of the following could be omitted if the trap arm changes direction that does not
exceed 90 degrees?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Wye
Cleanout
Long sweep
Combination of 1/8 bend and wye
74. What is the maximum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on wet standpipes?

A.
B.
C.
D.

12 meters
23 meters
17 meters
25 meters
75. In what year did NAMPAP was incorporated as a professional organization?

A.
B.
C.
D.

1935
1956
1946
1968
76. In 1966- 1969, the Board of Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a curriculum for
Plumbing Engineering and approved by the Department of Education. What was the first
school that introduced the Plumbing Engineering curriculum?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Feati University
University of the Philippines
Mapua Institute of Technology
National University
77. Except for plastic piping system, hot and cold water piping may be tested wtih ___

A. 50 psi of the working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes
B.
100 psi air for at least 10 minutes
C.
35 psi air for at least 15 minutes
D. 40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes

78. Which of the following plumbing code in USA does the National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines was being patterned for?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Standard Plumbing Code

ASPE Code
Uniform Plumbing Code
International Plumbing Code
79. One of the Code of Ethics for Master Plumber states "Take advantage of a salaried ____
position to complete unfairly with a practicing Master Plumber." What is the missing word?

A.
B.
C.
D.

HIGHER
GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE
COMPETENT
80. PD No. 1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in the practice of the
plumbing profession.What is PD No. 1185?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Accessibilty Law
Fire Code of the Philippines
Water Code of the Philippines
Code of Sanitation
81. According to Rep. Act 1378 for at leasrt how many years must the appointee to the Board of
Master Plumbers must have been actively engaged in the trade of plumbing?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ten years
Eight years
Two years
Five years
82. What is the maximum water pressure must standpipe fittings and connections must withstand
to when ready for service?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

21 kg/cm
34 kg/cm
15 kg/cm
8 kg/cm
83. What Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved after the third reading Rep. Act
1378 otherwise known as the Plumbing Law of the Philippines?
Third Congress
Sixth Congress
Second Congress
Fifth Congress

84. Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the main sewer shall
discharge into an approved water tight

A.
B.
C.
D.

Septic tank
Sump
Cesspool
Leaching tank
85. How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water pressure in all floors of a
building that will be in accordance with the Building Code?

A. Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required

B. Equal to the total water supply fixture units
C.
Twice the total demand per capita
D. Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses
86.

A.
B.
C.
D.

What shape of signage is shown for mens showroom?

SQUARE
CIRCLE
TRIANGLE
RECTANGLE

87. The Building Code stated that all dry standpipe outlets shall be equipped with valves having
substantial chains. What kind of valve is this?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Check valve
Globe valve
Gate valve
Ball valve
88. What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master Plumbing for the
adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Res. No. 2
Res. No. 1378
Res. No. 4
Res. No. 962
89. If the discharge of a fixture or drain may contain solids or semisolids heavier than water that
would be harmful to the drainage system or cause stopaage within the system, where the
discharge must pass first?

A.
B.
C.

Sand interceptor
Screen wire mesh
Wooden baffle

90.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Aside from Bell and Spigot, B & S in the code means

Ball and Socket
Browning and Smith
Butt and Soldered
Brown and Sharp

91. What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member of the Board of
Master Plumbers?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Thirty years old

Twenty eight years old
Thirty two years old
Thirty five years old
92. The appropriate sealant that will be used to cover void spaces between pipes and sleeves
through concrete floors in the ground

A.
B.
C.
D.

Bitumen
Epoxy
Grease
Putty
93.

A.
B.
C.
D.

What is the fee if an expired plumbing permit is renewed?

P 150.00
Equal to the original fee
Double of the original fee
1/2 of the original fee

94. Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line that is

A.
B.
C.
D.

Equal to 2.0 meters

Greater than 2.0 meters
Less than 1.5 meters
None of these
95. Except on what fixture does the vent pipe opening from the soil or waste pipe must not be
below the weir of the trap?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Lavatory
Kitchen sink
Bath tub
Water closet

96. What portion of the trap should the vent pipe opening will not go below from a soil or waste
pipe?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Slip joint
Weir
Sleeve
Seal
97. In accordance to the Building Code, what must be provided in addition to septic tanks by
building located in areas where there is no sanitary sewerage system whenever they will
dispose their waste?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Baffle plate
Subsurface absorption filed
Imhoff tank
Settling chamber
98. Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating equipment, water
heater, conditioning tank and similar equipment which require removal for servicing or
replacement?

A.
B.
C.
D.

2 ft
1m
5 ft
0.3 m
99. What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge of sanitary sewage from
buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater directly into the nearest sanitary sewer main?

A. National Pollution Control Commission

B. Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
C.
Department of Health
D.
Department of Public Works
100. What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction of a part of a large
and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole
system have been submitted or approved?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Restraining order
Partial permit
Summon
Evaluation sheet

101. For the hot and cold water distribution system, on what side should the hot water supply be
placed in combination fittings?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Left
Right
Center
None of these
102. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each vertical vent pipes
before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or vent stack?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Invert of trap
Air gap of fixture
Water level inside the trap
Highest flood level rim of fixture
103. Who has the power to remove any member of the Board of Master Plumbers for neglect of
duty, incompetence, malpratice and unprofessional or dishonorable conduct?

A.
B.
C.
D.

President of the Philippines

Civil Service Commisioner
Chairman of PRC Commisioners
Commision on Appointments
104. Where the number of water closets in a floor level exceeds 20, how many of these shall be
provided to the disabled persons?

A.
B.
C.
D.

1
2
3
4
105. For a vertical drainage line that is installed to be truly in vertical position, what is the
allowed degeree of the branch to be used?

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

10
45
30
60
106. If ever pipes are to pass through masonry by using pipe sleeves, how far must each pipe be
from each other?
Minimum of three diameters, center to center
Minimum of three diameters flushed from each hole
Minimum of 0.15 m on centers
Maximum of two diameters flushed from each hole

107. The following are grounds for non-issuance of the certificate of registration by the Board of
Master Plumbers EXCEPT

A.
B.
C.
D.

Convicted by court for any criminal offense

Of unsound mind
Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
Failure to pay the required fees
108. When shall the installation of plumbing equipment to supply building or structures from
existing water supply system only be allowed to?

A.
If the water demand is inadequate
B. Whenever the water supply is sanctity available
C. When there is always water in the main
D. When water is not available in the vicinity
109. Which of the following is a prohibited fixture inside a public toilet room?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Faucet
Drinking fountain
Slop sink
Bidet
110.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Wet venting is applied whenever

There are 1 or 2 fixtures at every level

Fixtures are of the same level
Fixtures are not vented individually
None of these
111. What is the maximum height should a water closet have if it is intended for a disabled
person.

A.
B.
C.
D.

0.40m
0.50m *
0.45m
0.35m
112. To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line each cleanout should be installed

A.
B.
C.
D.

In the direction of flow

Opening upward
Vertically above flow line
All of these

113. What is the minimum number of water closet in a floor level wherein you have to provide 1
water closet for disabled persons as provided by Batas Pambansa Blg. 344? in excess of this
number you have to provide 2.
A.
12
B.
15
C.
20