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1.0 Use --------------- above and below ground. This pipe comes in different lengths,
and cutting may be necessary to allow threading.
A. Flexible Copper Tubing
B. Rigid Copper Tubing
C. Galvanized Steel Pipe
D. Rigid Plastic Pipe
2.0 ----------------- comes in 10- and 20-foot lengths and is used only above ground. Types K,
L, and M have the same outside diameter to accept fittings. The inside diameters for K, L, and
M are different.
A. Galvanized Steel Pipe
B. Rigid Copper Tubing
C. Flexible Copper Tubing
D. Rigid Plastic Pipe
3.0 ---------------- comes in coils of 60 or 100 feet. Types of K and L can be used above
and below ground. Both types have the advantage of bending with the use of a bending
tool for installation.
A. Rigid Copper Tubing
B. Flexible Copper Tubing
C. Galvanized Steel Pipe
D. Rigid Plastic Pipe
4.0 ---------------- in 10- and 20-foot lengths and is used above and below ground. Type PVC
is used for cold water supply lines. Type CPVC is used for cold and hot water lines and is
temperature-rated up to 180 degrees.
A. Rigid Plastic Pipe
B. Rigid Copper Tubing
C. Flexible Copper Tubing
D. Galvanized Steel Pipe
5.0 -----------------. This comes in coils of 100 feet and is used above ground only. Type PB is
used for cold and hot water lines and is temperature-rated from 180 to 200 degrees. Type PE
is used only for cold water lines.
A. Rigid Plastic Pipe
B. Rigid Copper Tubing
C. Flexible Copper Tubing
D. Flexible Plastic Pipe
6.0
13.0 The ends of a copper tubing are cleaned to a bright shine with __________.
A. an emery cloth
B. a sand paper
C. a steel brush
D. water
14.0
Thin-walled copper tubing ends can be prepared for three kinds of joint connections.
A. tube cutter
B. Hacksaw
C. knife
D. pipe cutter
16.0 The burrs on the cut ends of a plastic pipe are removed with a __________.
A. hacksaw
B. reamer
C. bolo
D. knife
17.0 The ends of a rigid plastic pipe are cleaned with sandpaper to remove the pipe's __________.
A. burrs
B. gloss
C. smell
D. color
18.0 List the three types of pipes used in a water system.
A. Galvanized steel, Copper Tubing and Plastic
B. Copper tubing, Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Pipe
C. Plastic, concrete and Galvanized steel pipes
D. All of the above
19.0 What is the threaded engagement for a 1-inch galvanized steel pipe?
A. 1/2 inch
B. 9/16 inch
C. 5/8 inch
D. 11/16 inch
20.
21. In figure below, To cut a galvanized steel pipe, you should turn the cutter handle clockwise
one quarter turn after how many revolution(s)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
22.
2
1 1/2
1
1/2
Refer to the illustration below. How much thread must you extend beyond the die stock to
completely thread the pipe's end?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1/4 inch
1/8 inch
1/2 inch
5/8 inch
23.
What should you use to clean a rigid copper pipes ends to a bright shine?
A.
Blitz cloth
B.
Emery cloth
C.
Wire brush
D.
Waste cloth
24.
What two tools should you use to flare the ends of a flexible copper tubing?
A.
Flaring and swatting
B.
Flaring and swaging
C.
Swaging and flanging
D.
Flanging and flaring
25.
What type of saw should you use to cut a rigid plastic pipe?
A.
Coping saw
B.
Rip saw
C.
Crosscut saw
D.
Hacksaw
26.
What should you use to remove the gloss on the ends of a rigid plastic pipe?
A.
Steel wool
B.
Sandpaper
C.
Emery cloth
D.
Knife
27.
Types of stops that are installed between the water main and the building.
A.
B.
C.
D.
28.
The __________ stop shuts off or controls the amount of water flow into a building.
A.
B.
C.
D.
29.
Curb
Corporation, Curb and Meter
Meter
Corporation
Corporation
Curb
Meter
Gate Valve
The __________ stop shuts off the water supply outside of the building.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Meter
Corporation
Curb
Globe Valve
34.
A galvanized pipe threaded joint connection with a fitting requires that __________ be applied
only to the __________.
A. Pipe joint compound, pipe threads
B. Pipe joint compound, pipe
C. Pipe joint compound, fittings
D. Pipe joint compound, valves
35.
36.
Refer to the illustration. Identify and list the roughing-in water pipelines.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
Where should you place the pipe joint compound to form a threaded galvanized
steel pipe joint?
A. Pipe and fitting threads
B. Cut threads
C. Fitting threads
D. Pipe threads
48. Where should you apply the soldering flux to form a soldered joint for a rigid copper tubing?
A. Outside of pipe end and inside of fitting
B. Outside of pipe end only
C. Outside of pipe and fitting end
D. Inside of fitting only
49. Where does the soldering of a rigid copper tubing joint require the torch heat to be placed?
A. Flux
B. Solder
C. Fitting
D. Pipe
50. Where should you apply the solvent cement to form a solvent weld joint for a rigid plastic pipe?
A. Outside of pipe end and inside of fitting
B. Outside of fitting and pipe
C. Outside of pipe end only
D. Inside of fitting only
51. The water supply service water line to a building has three stops which are _______, _______,
___________.
A. corporation, gate valve and drain valve
B. incorporated, curb and valve
C. corporation, curb and meter
D. incorporated, check valve and drain valve
52.
53.
54.
Piping color codes are used when utility companies stake out piping locations. A yellow
flag generally indicates ___________.
A. Chilled Water
B. Gas
C. Storm
D. Hot water
55. When you encounter a blue flag that indicates the location of piping below ground, the type
of piping that you are probably dealing with is one of the following:
A. Storm
B. Gas
C. Water
D. Chilled water
56. Brass pipe is one of the approved materials for water distribution. On what standard it is based?
A. ASTM B 302
B. ASTM B 43
C. ASTM D 2846
D. ASTM A 53
57. ASTM D 2846, ASTM F 441, ASTM F 442, CSA B137.6 are standards for what type of materials?
A. ASTM B 302
B. ASTM A 53
C. ASTM D 2846
D. ASTM B 43
59. ASTM D 3309 and CSA CAN3-B137.8.6 are standards for what type of materials?
A. ASTM A 53
B. ASTM B 302
C. ASTM D 2846
D. ASTM B 43
60. Cast Iron pipe is based on what standard?
62. Minimum plumbing facilities for night club; water closet 1: 40 male, 1:40 female, how about for
lavatory?
A. 1:45 persons
B. 1:50 persons
C. 1:40 persons
D. 1:75 persons
63. In Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines the minimum plumbing facilities for
secondary school; water closet 1: 30 male, 1:25 female, how about for lavatory?
64. Minimum water supply fixture unit for bar sink for private use is ____.
A. 1.5
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1
65. Minimum water supply fixture unit for lavatory for public use is ____.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 1.5
D. 3
67. Minimum pipe size for lavatory available in the market is ____.
A. 2
B. 1-1/4
C. 1-1/2
D. 3
68. What is the maximum length of pipe for size 150 mm PVC that could freely drain.
Assume flow is equals to 15.9 liters per second, 0.9 m/sec velocity and chezy constant
at 55. Consider full bore for hydraulic mean.
A. 135 meters
B. 140 meters
C. 160 meters
D. 150 meters
69. Calculate the gradient required for a 100 mm diameter drain to run half-full at an
average velocity flow of 1.2 m/sec. (Take C=55).
A. 1 in 50m would be required
B. 1 in 62m would be required
C. 1 in 52.5m would be required
D. 1 in 65m would be required
70. A rectangular channel with depth of 300mm and width of 450mm the hydraulic mean
is ______. Assume chezy constant at 55.
A. 0.1345
B. 0.1560
C. 0.1286
D. 0.1600
71. A rectangular channel with depth of 300mm and width of 450mm the average flow
velocity is 0.8 m/sec and C = 55. Calculate the gradient.
A. 1 : 750 m is required
B. 1 : 700 m is required
C. 1 : 608 m is required
D. 1 : 650 m is required
72. A rectangular channel with depth of 300mm and width of 450mm the average flow
velocity is 0.8 m/sec and C = 55. Calculate the flow in liters per second.
A. 14.5 liters/sec
B. 15.9 liters/sec
C. 17 liters/sec
D. 18 liters/sec
73. By logarithm method, calculate the length of digestive chamber of septic tank if water
depth is 1.5 meter and the drainage fixture units (DFU) is 85.
A. 2.8 meters
B. 2.5 meters
C. 3.5 meters
D. 3.0 meters
74. In Code of Practice CP 302, Small Sewage Treatment Work 1972, gives the
following formula for total capacity of septic tank where desludging is carried out at
not more than 12 months interval, V = 180N + 2000. If a building has 100 persons,
calculate the volume of the septic tank. Note: V stands for the volume of the tank in
liters and N is for the number of persons.
A. 25 m
B. 22 m
C. 24 m
D. 20 m
75. In problem 73, V = 180N + 2000. If a building has 100 persons, calculate the length
of digestive chamber of the septic tank if water depth is 1.5 meters.
A. 4.20 m
B. 2.1 m
C. 2.4 m
D. 2.5 m
77. The average velocity of the following: 1.2 m/sec and 0.8 m/sec is _____.
A. 1 m
B. 1.1 m/sec
C. 1.2 m/sec
D. 1 m/sec
79. A pressure gauge on a boiler fed from a cistern shows a reading of 350kPa. Calculate
the head of water above the gauge.
A. 32 m
B. 40 m
C. 35.68 m
D. 17.89 m
80. Calculate the pressure on the base of a tank measuring 4 m x 2 m x 2 m deep when
the head of water is 1.5 m.
A. 17.0 kPa
B. 16.0 kPa
C. 14.715 kPa
D. 15.0 kPa
81. Calculate the force acting on the base of a tank measuring 4 m x 2 m x 2 m deep
when the head of water is 1.5 m.
A. 22 kN
B. 21.0 kN
C. 20.0 kN
D. 19.0 kN
82. A pressure gauge on a boiler fed from a cistern shows a reading of 48 psi. Calculate
the head of water above the gauge if the specific gravity of liquid is 1.
A. 110.88 ft
B. 114.0 ft
C. 113.2 ft
D. 116.0 ft
85. A pump capable of generating 125 feet of head of water would provide a pressure of ____.
A. 50.0 psig
B. 54.1 psig
C. 60.0 psig
D. 55.0 psig
86. A pump capable of generating 125 feet of head of gasoline would provide a pressure of ____.
A. 40.0 psig
B. 37.8 psig
C. 50.0 psig
D. 45.0 psig
87. A pump capable of generating 125 feet of head of sea water would provide a pressure of ____.
A. 40.0 psig
B. 45.0 psig
C. 50.0 psig
D. 55.3 psig
89. The vertical distance from the centerline of the pump (this would be the shaft on a horizontal
pump) to the level in the discharge vessel.
A. Suction lift
B. Suction head
C. Discharge head
D. Pressure head
90. Is the negative suction head. It exists when the liquid level in the suction vessel is below the
center line of the pump.
A. Pressure head
B. Velocity head
C. Discharge head
D. Suction lift
94. Underbid another Registered Master Plumber by reducing his/her professional fees
after being informed of the fees charged by the other Registered Master Plumber;
A. Code of Ethics Number 3
B. Code of Ethics Number 1
C. Code of Ethics Number 2
D. Code of Ethics Number 7
95. Advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any manner and engage in any practices
which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, the
National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and the
plumbing profession.
A. Code of Ethics Number 1
B. Code of Ethics Number 7
C. Code of Ethics Number 2
D. Code of Ethics Number 3
96. In soil stack the maximum fixture unit loading for 4 inches diameter pipe is _____.
A. 256 DFU
B. 246 DFU
C. 346 DFU
D. 265 DFU
97. In vent piping the maximum fixture unit loading for 4 inches diameter pipe is _____.
A. 265 DFU
B. 246 DFU
C. 346 DFU
D. 256 DFU
98. Pipes carrying wastewater from swimming or wading pools, including pool drainage and
backwash from filters and water from promenade drains which serve walks shall be installed
as an ________________. Where a pump is used to discharge waste pool water to the
drainage system, the pump discharge shall be installed as an indirect waste.
A. wastewater
B. direct waste
C. indirect waste
D. recyclable water