Correct

1)

______________ may be used either for the collection of water without consideration
of pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or under a static head for future
distribution by pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced
concrete, stainless steel or plain steel.

A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK

B. WATER TANK (Your Answer)
C. WATER DAM
D. COFERDAM
Correct
2)

________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or
mechanical means such as draw bucket,pump,etc.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
3)

WELLS (Your Answer)

PITS
FOX HOLES
NON OF THE ABOVE

Which is not one of the components of plumbing?

A. Water Supply Distribution System

B. Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System
C. Storm Drainage System
D. Electrical Piping System (Your Answer)
E. All of the above
Correct
4)
What is the best fixture for a public comfort room
A.
B.
C.
D.

Gatevalve
Flushometer (Your Answer)
Faucet
Non of the above

Explanation
flushometer- A device for flushing toilets and urinals that utilizes pressure from the water supply system rather than
the force of gravity to discharge water into the bowl, designed to use less water than conventional flush toilets.

Correct
5)

What can discharge directly to the sewer system

A. Building Sewer (Your Answer)
B. Oil and Grease
C. Ashes

D. Non of the above

Correct
6)

Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen
for better taste.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
7)

Aeration (Your Answer)

Sedimentation
Chlorination
Filtration

Water is purified by ___________. In various processes, so as to remove the particles

of vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water, most
commonly used materials are sand and gravel.

A. Filtration (Your Answer)

B. Purification
C. Sedimentation
Incorrect
8)

Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to
remove the finer suspended particles.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
9)

COAGULATION
FLOCCULATION
SEDIMENTATION (Your Answer)
FILTRATION (Correct Answer)

Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included

A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Hydration (Your Answer)
Correct
10)

Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation in the vicinity. It
makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump riser.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
11)

BORED WELLS
DRILLED WELLS
JETTED WELLS (Your Answer)
DUG WELLS

uPVC means:

A. UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe (Your Answer)

B. PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
C. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
Correct
12)

underground container for waste matter: a covered underground tank or well for the
collection of waste matter and water, especially sewage.

A. CISTERN
B. SUMP PIT/ CESSPOOL (Your Answer)
C. SEWAGE TANK
Correct
13)

Turbidity is another problems of water for water distribution, because Silt or mud
in surface or in ground, which can cause of discolation of water and bad taste, what is
the best solution for this

A. Aeration
B. Sedimentation
C. Filtration (Your Answer)
D. Boiling
Correct
14)

To reduce water hammer?

A. Put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise that will be created by the pipes
B. An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air
pressure which absorb it. (Your Answer)
C. Addtional vent pipe
Correct
15)

To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid
or ______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings.

A. Solvent
B. Teflon (Your Answer)
C. Packaging
D. Electrical
Correct
16)

This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct

Ground water (Your Answer)

Rain water
Natural Water
Non of the above

17)

This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a
particular area.
a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sumppit,

A. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP

B. SUMP PUMP (Your Answer)
C. TURBINE PUMP
D. PISTON PUMP
Correct
18)

This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form
underground deposits

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
19)

Aquifers (Your Answer)

Well
Cistern
Soil bearing

This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep well pipe enclosed in a casing
where the pump is capable of functioning while submerged.

A. Force pump
B. Submersible pump (Your Answer)
C. Lift pump
Correct
20)

This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is screwed down to seat between two
brass rings surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is obtained. The inlet and
outlet are in a straight line. This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed
position is desired. Either end may be used as inlet

A. Gatevalves (Your Answer)

B. Checkvalves
C. Globe valves
Correct
21)

These valves are used when it is desired that the flow through a pipe be always
in one direction and there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the opposite
direction. One type has a pivoted flap which is readily pushed open by the pressure of
water from one side but is tightly closed by the force of a reverse flow.

A. Gatevalves
B. Checkvalves (Your Answer)
C. Globe valves
Incorrect

22)

These are dug with earth augers are usually less than 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The
diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches. The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile or
concrete.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
23)

DUG WELLS (Your Answer)

BORED WELLS (Correct Answer)
DRIVEN WELLS
SHORE WELLS

There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock by the 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. Water proof all surface, exterior and interior (Your Answer)

B. Water proof all interior surface except the floor
C. Water proof the walls only exterior and interior
D. Non of the above
Correct
24)

There are several reasons why soil stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is NOT
the reason?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
25)

Pipes will interfere with reinforcing Bars

The size of the columns will be larger (Your Answer)
Cracks and leaks cannot be detected
The Gas emitted will deteriorate concrete

The pipe from the public water main or source of water supply to the building served

A. SERVICE PIPE (Your Answer)

B. MAIN SERVICE PIPE
C. DISTRIBUTION PIPE
Correct
26)

The other physical properties of water is ability to climb up a surface against the pull
of gravity

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
27)

SURFACE TENSION
HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
CAPILLARITY (Your Answer)
DISSOLVING ABILITY

The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together

A. SURFACE TENSION (Your Answer)

B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
C. CAPILLARITY
D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
Incorrect
28)

suspended solids are removed from the water by gravity settling and deposition
water is passed through basins so sediments can settle through a period of time

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
29)

COAGULATION (Your Answer)

FLOCCULATION
SEDIMENTATION (Correct Answer)
AERATION

Requires more elaborate equipment depending on the geology of the site.

Used for drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 meters in depth.

A. BORED WELLS
B. DRILLED WELLS (Your Answer)
C. SHORE WELLS
D. DUG WELLS
Correct
30)

refers to the public water system laid underground along the streets where the
house service is connected.

A. Main service
B. Water source
C. Water main (Your Answer)
Correct
31)

Raw water is made to pass on pipes of tiny sieves (strainers) and exposed to air of fine
mist to purify it.

A. Sedimentation
B. Reversed osmosis
C. Aeration (Your Answer)
Incorrect
32)

Pump having a plunger that move back and forth within a cylinder equipped with
check valves.The cylinder is best located near or below the ground level.

A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
B. RECIPROCATING PUMP (Correct Answer)
C. TURBINE PUMP (Your Answer)
D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
Incorrect

33)

Properties of water, that can dissolved everything , Known as the Universal Solvent

A. SURFACE TENSION
B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY (Your Answer)
C. CAPILLARITY
D. DISSOLVING ABILITY (Correct Answer)
Correct
34)

Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the most critical
utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal Solvent"

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
35)

Sewage
Water (Your Answer)
Chloride
Purified water

Physical process in which the sediment particles collide with each other and stick
together.

A. COAGULATION
B. FLOCCULATION (Your Answer)
C. SEDIMENTATION
D. AERATION
Correct
36)

pA ________is a device used to move fluids, such as liquidsor slurries.

A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT displaces a volume by physical or mechanical
action.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
37)

PUMP (Your Answer)

MOTOR
PROPELLER
MACHINE

One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long. This prevents the pipe
from snapping (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]

A. Gooseneck (Your Answer)

B. Corporation cock
C. Ball cock
D. Long neck
Correct
38)

NAMPAP means?
A. National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines
B. National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines (Your Answer)

C. National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines

D. Non of the above
Correct
39)

Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to attain a

desired degree of disinfection.

A. CHLORINATION (Your Answer)

B. FLOCCULATION
C. FILTRATION
D. SEDIMENTATION
Correct
40)

Jet pumps are centrifugal pumps typically used for drawing water up from a well.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
41)

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
TURBINE PUMP
JET (EJECTOR) PUMP (Your Answer)
RECIPROCATING PUMP

Its is The ability to absorb heat without becoming warmer

A. SURFACE TENSION
B. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY (Your Answer)
C. CAPILLARITY
D. DISSOLVING ABILITY
Incorrect
42)

It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft. The rotating impeller increases the
water velocity while forcing the water in to a casing thus converting the waters
velocity into higher pressure.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
43)

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP (Correct Answer)

RECIPROCATING PUMP (Your Answer)
TURBINE PUMP
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings
& bringing the the supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and removing them

A. Source distribution
B. Plumbing (Your Answer)
C. Mechanics
D. Non of the above
Correct

44)

Is plumbing system which carries water from the water source, street main or a pump
to the building and to the various points in the building at which water is used

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
45)

Sewage System
Water Supply and Distribution System (Your Answer)
Drainage System
Non of the above

Is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric motors which are positioned
under water in a suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the surface

A. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
C. TURBINE PUMP
D. SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (Your Answer)
Correct
46)

Is any method that will remove one or more materials that make the water unsuitable
for a given use

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
47)

Water Sedimentation
Water Treatment (Your Answer)
Water boiling
Non of the above

is a tank constructed of riveted or welded steel plate; the larger tanks often being
divided into two compartments. They should be large enough to contain at least one
days supply for the entire building in case the city main is temporarily shut off. The
pipe from the pump to the tank should be across connected to the city main so that the
water may be pumped directly from the main in case of fire. These tanks are used so
that the pneumatic tank or other pumps suck the water from this tank and not from the
public main, so that it will not deprive the neighbors of water due to pressure.

A. WATER TANK
B. CISTERN TANK
C. SUCTION TANK (Your Answer)
D. PNEUMATIC TANK
Correct
48)

is a pump used to deliver water at a point higher than the position of the pump
itself. When the plunger (a piston) descends, valve A is closed and water in the
cylinder is forced out through valve B and up to the storage. When the plunger is
raised, valve B is closed and A open to admit water to the cylinder. [A pump that
uses pressure to move liquid]
A. Lift pump
B. Submersible pump

C. Force pump (Your Answer)

Correct
49)

Is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in which a plunger is driven backwards

and forwards, or up and down by a mechanical working head.
Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston.
A. PISTON PUMP

PISTON PUMP (Your Answer)

B. RECIPROCATING PUMP
C. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
D. TURBINE PUMP
Correct
50)

In 1935, this the only group/ organization for plumbing works and ordinaces

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
51)

NAMPAP (Your Answer)

NAPAP
DILG
DENR

Hardness is another problem for water distribution because of Presence of magnesium

and
calcium salts, which can cause Clogging of pipes Impaired laundry and cooking,
which is the best solution for this?

A. Chemical treatment
B. Boiling (Your Answer)
C. Sedimentation
D. Aeration
Correct
52)

g1. A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a horizontal waste branch.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
53)

A. 4x2 Wye and 2 1/8 bend combination

B. 4x4 Tee
C. 4x2 Tee
D. 4x4 Wye and 4 1/8 bend combination (Your Answer)

Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound called the ____________

A. Water hammer (Your Answer)
B. Water pressure

C. Water desimination
Correct
54)

Chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with the sediment to make it capable
of combining into larger particles.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
55)

COAGULATION (Your Answer)

FLOCCULATION
SEDIMENTATION
AERATION

A_______ is water equipment used whenever the water supply at its natural pressure
cannot be directly piped to a building, tank or reservoir.

A. Pump (Your Answer)

B. Tank
C. Motor
D. Bibb
Correct
56)

and the horizontal pipes that serve the faucets are called
_______

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
57)

Branches (Your Answer)

Vent pipe
Riser
Stack vent

Amount of waste discharged for a waste water treatment facility

A. 300 gpm
B. 500 gpm (Your Answer)
C. 30 cu.m./day
D. 50 c.u. m. /day
Correct
58)

Advantage of Using Rain water is?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
59)

Water is soft & pure and is suitable for the hot water supply system (Your Answer)
Water is available everyday
Water that is natural and purified by natural means
Non of the above

Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water purification, which
can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & clogging of steelpipes, which

is the best solution for this problem?

A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to achieve
alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.) (Your Answer)
B. Chlorination for removing salt contents
C. Aeration
D. Non of the above
Incorrect
60)

A turbine pump ha s a vertical turbine located below ground water levels and a driving
motor located at ground

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
61)

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
RECIPROCATING PUMP
TURBINE PUMP (Correct Answer)
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP (Your Answer)

A tank using air pressure from a suction tank to distribute water for tall buildings
which cannot be reached by normal pressure.

A. WATER TANK
B. CISTERN TANK
C. SUCTION TANK
D. PNEUMATIC TANK (Your Answer)
Correct
62)

A stop valve in a service pipe close to its connection with a water main.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
63)

Gate valve
Corporation cock (Your Answer)
Check valve
Globe valve

A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one end of the pipe section and driven into the
earth.The point may be driven into the ground to a depth of up to15meters(50ft).

A. DRIVEN WELLS (Your Answer)

B. DUG WELLS
C. DEEP WELLS
D. SHORE WELLS
Correct
64)

a pump consist of a piston traveling up and down within a cylinder which is connected
with a pipe extending down into the source. The piston and the bottom of the cylinder
are each provided with a valve opening upward. Upon the pistons upstroke, valve A
closes and valve B opens. Upon the pistons down stroke valve A opens and

A. Lift pump (Your Answer)

B. Submersible pump
C. Force pump
Correct
65)

A mixture of surface run-off and ground water. Surface sources includes rivers, lakes,
ponds and impounding reservoirs.

A. Ground water
B. Natural surface Water (Your Answer)
C. Rain Water
D. Natural Water
Incorrect
66)

A method of purifying water wherein particles of matters that are suspended in the
water are allowed to stay in a container so that they will settle in the bottom, then
drawing the water out, leaving these matters in the container.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
67)

Aeration
Sedimentation (Correct Answer)
Reverse osmosis (Your Answer)
Purification

A kind of G.I. fitting used as a reducer from a bigger diameter to a lesser

diameter.

A. Bushing (Your Answer)

B. Reducer
C. Fitting
Correct
68)

A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external threads, while the other end has
internal threads.

A. STREET ELBOW or TEE (Your Answer)

B. Wye
C. Elbow
Correct
69)

1. Which of the following locations DO NOT require installation of a clean out?

A. A. At every branch interval of a soil stack

B. B. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
C. C. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and over
D. D. At every end of every soil branch (Your Answer)
Correct

70)

1. Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water supply?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
71)

A. 2 1/2 diameter
B. 3 diameter
C. 4 diameter
D. 5 diameter (Your Answer)

1. Which criterion is NOT needed in sizing a vent pipe for individual, branch and circuit vent based on
the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?

A. A. Developed length of the vent pipe (Your Answer)

B. B. Number of fixture unit
C. C. Slope of the drain pipe
D. D. Size of the drain pipe
Correct
72)

1. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even distribution to outlets?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
73)

A. at the trunk ducts

B. at a practical location at angles and elbows
C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical from the outlet (Your Answer)
D. at the air boot fitting

1. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?

A. A. 3/4
B. B. 1/2
C. C. 3/8 (Your Answer)
D. D. 1
Correct
74)

1. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch of a residential kitchen?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
75)

A. 1 1/2 (Your Answer)

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

1. What is the minimum size of a trap or branch for a lavatory?

A. A. 1 1/4 (Your Answer)

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

76)

1. What is a type of vent applied on installations with multi-branch interval where the vertical vent
pipe takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
77)

A. Relief vent
B. Yoke vent (Your Answer)
C. Loop vent
D. Circuit vent

1. What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding 3 inches?

A. A. Nipple (Your Answer)

B. B. None of the three
C. C. Union
D. D. Coupling
Correct
78)

1. What is a fire line system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet
and outlet connection and installed exclusively for the use of the Fire Service?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
79)

A. Fire Department House Connection

B. Combination Standpipe
C. Dry Standpipe (Your Answer)
D. Wet Standpipe

1. What is a device installed on top of a pressure tank used to protect against hydrostatic collapse due
to suction or negative pressure resulting from back-siphonage in a downfeed water distribution
system?

A. A. pressure reducing valve

B. B. vacuum breaker valve
C. C. air volume control valve
D. D. pressure relief valve (Your Answer)
Correct
80)

1. What does PE pipe stands for?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
81)

A. polyethylene pipe (Your Answer)

B. polythylene pipe
C. polyvinyl extra pipes
D. plastics extra pipe

1. Water as delivered by NAWASA is no longer safe for drinking because of several contaminants from
the water source present in the environment. It is now therefore imperative that water to be safe for
drinking has to undergo water purification in several stages. Because of several contaminants, water
undergoes several stages. What is a stage in water purification, which removes mineral deposits,

salts, heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained?

A. A. carbon filtration
B. B. aeration
C. C. ultraviolet radiation
D. D. reverse osmosis (Your Answer)
Incorrect
82)

1. The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is called

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
83)

A. Water service pipe (Correct Answer)

B. NAWASA
C. Main pipe (Your Answer)
D. Water utility pipe

1. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is ___mm. diameter.

A. A. 51 mm (2)
B. B. 76 mm (3)
C. C. 38 mm (1 1/2)
D. D. 64 mm (2 1/2) (Your Answer)
Correct
84)

1. The minimum height of fire service connection from the grade line is ____ cms.

A. A. 50 cms.
B. B. 100 cms.
C. C. 46 cms. (Your Answer)
D. D. 35 cms.
Incorrect
85)

1. The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the
trap arm.

A. A. 6 feet
B. B. 5 feet (Correct Answer)
C. C. 4 feet
D. D. 3 feet (Your Answer)
Correct
86)

1. The maximum height of a fire service connection from the grade line is ______ cms.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct

A. 120 cms.
B. 130 cms.
C. 122 cms (Your Answer)
D. 102 cms.

87)

1. The location of a fire hose cabinet connected to a standpipe for buildings shall be at every floor level
above the first floor at:

A. A. storeroom
B. B. inside a mechanical/electrical room
C. C. a landing of an enclosed stairway (Your Answer)
D. D. at any private room or rentable space
Correct
88)

1. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
89)

A. water plumbing pipes

B. water distribution pipes
C. hot or cold water line (Your Answer)
D. water supply pipes

1. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves has gain popularity
in plumbing installation today. This is because these valves are beautiful and are maintenance-free.
These valves work by the principle of a:

A. A. gate valve
B. B. angle valve
C. C. ball valve (Your Answer)
D. D. globe valve
Incorrect
90)

1. Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure or
1.8 kilos per sq. mts.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
91)

A. 132 liters per minute (Correct Answer)

B. 112 liters per minute
C. 155 liters per minute (Your Answer)
D. 126 liters per minute

1. It is customary that a full open type of valve is used in several locations in a water distribution
system. Which location in the following list DOES NOT require one?

A. A. On every hose bibb (Your Answer)

B. B. On water supplies to pressurized tank
C. C. On the water service pipe near the source connection
D. D. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service
Correct
92)

1. In a water system with constant water supply supplying series of plumbing fixtures, water supply
drop is experience when the fixtures in the series are simultaneously opened. Which poor design in
the plumbing system causes this?

A. A. Choice in the system of water distribution

B. B. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe (Your Answer)
C. C. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
D. D. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes
Incorrect
93)

1. In a water distribution system, locations such as supply pipe to every water heater requires a full
open valve. Which of the following in the list is a full open valve?

A. A. check valve
B. B. ball valves
C. C. globe valve (Your Answer)
D. D. angle valve (Correct Answer)
Correct
94)

1. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4 /feet. The purpose of which is:

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct
95)

A. for convenience in installing the pipe

B. to facilitate air movement with lesser air resistance
C. for purposes of economy
D. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe (Your Answer)

1. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent trap
siphonage and back pressure.

A. A. waste pipe
B. B. vent pipe (Your Answer)
C. C. soil pipe
D. D. house trap
Incorrect
96)

1. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of
the battery.

A. A. yoke vent
B. B. circuit vent (Correct Answer)
C. C. stack vent (Your Answer)
D. D. relief vent
Incorrect
97)

1. A type of water pump with its pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push rod to
activate a submerged piston.

A. A. reciprocation pump (Correct Answer)

B. B. sump pump (Your Answer)

C. C. jack pump
D. D. centrifugal pump
Correct
98)

1. A type of pump which delivers high water discharge with high pressure drawn from a shallow
source like a cistern, best suited as fire pump or transfer pump. The pump motor is installed on the
surface for easy maintenance coupled with a shaft to turn the impellers, which is submerged below.

A. A. centrifugal pump (Your Answer)

B. B. submersible pump
C. C. jet pump
D. D. turbine pump
Incorrect
99)

1. A type of pump which comprises essentially an impeller or set of vanes enclosed in a housing or
casing close coupled with the pump motor. Its fundamental principle is it adds energy in the form of
velocity to an already flowing liquid.

A. A. reciprocating pump (Your Answer)

B. B. centrifugal pump (Correct Answer)
C. C. piston pump
D. D. turbine pump
Correct
100) 1. A type of pump for driven well from 150 ft to 200 ft which works by a principle of venturi where
water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe.

A. A. submersible pump
B. B. jet pump (Your Answer)
C. C. jack or piston pump
D. D. reciprocating pump
Incorrect
101) 1. A term used for a pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length, installed at any stack or branch of
a plumbing rough-in for the purpose future tap.

A. A. tail piece (Correct Answer)

B. B. branch (Your Answer)
C. C. clean out
D. D. stub out
Incorrect
102) 1. A suitable and economical type of water pump for a 200 ft. driven wall to deliver 10gpm against 200
ft. The Develop Height (TDH) where the motor and pump is located is at the surface.

A. A. sump pump
B. B. jet pump (Correct Answer)

C. C. submersible pump
D. D. turbine pump (Your Answer)
Correct
103) 1. A slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system indicates a poor venting system.
This poor venting system is caused by:

A. A. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack

B. B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe
C. C. Wrong choice of vent type (Your Answer)
D. D. Inadequate drain pipe
Correct
104) 1. A residence with 12 family members requires 3.6 cu. meters of cold water daily with peak demand.
What is the maximum hot water probable hourly demand?

A. A. 110 liters
B. B. 100 liters
C. C. 120 liters (Your Answer)
D. D. 140 liters
Incorrect
105) 1. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water
distribution.

A. A. bell reducer
B. B. tee reducer (Correct Answer)
C. C. elbow reducer (Your Answer)
D. D. coupling reducer
Correct
106) 1. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A. Elbow reducer (Your Answer)

B. Bushing reducer
C. Coupling reducer
D. Tee reducer

Incorrect
107) 1. A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe connection where the fittings both ends are
threaded inside

A. A. coupling reducer (Correct Answer)

B. B. bushing reducer (Your Answer)
C. C. elbow reducer
D. D. tee reducer
Incorrect

108) 1. A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system by
mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct

A. Pressure relief valve (Your Answer)

B. Pressure reducer
C. Pressure reducing valve (Correct Answer)
D. Pressure regulator

109) . By gravity, water is distributed from overhead water tanks and is supported either
by structural frames or on the roof decks. Fixtures are below the gravity tank. These
elevated tanks are installed when normal water supply from main public service pipes
is not frequent and when normal pressure from city main is not enough to force the
water to the highest fixtures.
A. UPFEED SYSTEM
B. DOWN FEED SYSTEM (Your Answer)
C. PRESSURE SYSTEM
D. DIRECT SYSTEM
Correct
110) . Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming from the public water
main, for low rise buildings.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct

UPFEED SYSTEM (Your Answer)

DOWN FEED SYSTEM
PRESSURE SYSTEM
DIRECT SYSTEM

111) . A reservoir, tank or vessel for storing or holding water or other liquids
A. CISTERN/ CISTERN TANK (Your Answer)
B. WATER TANK
C. WATER DAM
D. COFERDAM
Correct
112) . Water is treated by giving ________________ to kill the harmful bacteria present
and to cure the turbid taste or mud taste, remove clay, salts, iron, etc. commonly
used treating liquids is chlorine.
A. Chemical powder
B. Chemical treatments (Your Answer)
C. Bacteria
Correct

113) . The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor to the next is called
a_________
A. Service pipe
B. Riser (Your Answer)
C. Vent
D. Stack vent
Incorrect
114) -can be constructed with hand tools or power tools
-depth of about 15 meters (50 ft)
-can have the greatest diameter that a space may allow
A.
B.
C.
D.

DUG WELLS (Correct Answer)

DEEP WELLS (Your Answer)
HOLE WELLS
FOX HOLE

1)

______________ may be used either for the collection of water without

consideration of pressure, or for storing water under air pressure or under a static
head for future distribution by pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I.,
reinforced concrete, stainless steel or plain steel.

2)

________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or
mechanical means such as draw bucket,pump,etc.

3)
4)

Which is not one of the components of plumbing?

What is the best fixture for a public comfort room

5)

What can discharge directly to the sewer system

6)

Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen
for better taste.

7)

Water is purified by ___________. In various processes, so as to remove the

particles of vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water,
most commonly used materials are sand and gravel.

8)

Water is passed through layers of sand and gravel in concrete basins in order to
remove the finer suspended particles.

9)

Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included

10)

Use extreme water pressure so as not to affect existing foundation in the vicinity. It
makes use of a suction pump above, while casing acts as the pump riser.

11)

uPVC means:

12)

underground container for waste matter: a covered underground tank or well for the
collection of waste matter and water, especially sewage.

13)

Turbidity is another problems of water for water distribution, because Silt or mud
in surface or in ground, which can cause of discolation of water and bad taste, what
is the best solution for this

14)

To reduce water hammer?

15)

To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid
or ______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings.

16)

This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water