Quiz No.

3
Part 1/2
Physical Review Center in Iloilo City
For July 2019 Master Plumber Board Exam

Complete Name: Date:

Code Name: Score:

Part 1: Multiple Choice.

Instructions: Please choose the correct answer by encircling the letter of your choice.

1. All plumbing plans, drawings, diagrams, design analysis/computations as required, technical specifications, bills of
materials and other required documents for all types of occupancy shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a
Registered and License Master Plumber, without limitations, pursuant to Republic Act 1378, as amended, and shall
be submitted in ____ sets of the aforementioned requirements with each application for a permit.
a. 5 c. 7
b. 6 d. 4

2. A plumbing permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work
authorized therein is not commenced within _____ from the date of such permit.
a. 3 months c. 1 year
b. 6 months d. 120 days

3. A plumbing permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work
so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after having been commenced for a period of ________.
a. 3 months c. 1 year
b. 6 months d. 120 days

4. In case of renewal of a plumbing permit, a fee equivalent to _____ amount of the original fee shall be paid.
a. 1/3 c. 1/2
b. 1/4 d. same

5. No portion of any plumbing system shall be concealed until inspected and approved.
a. True c. Maybe
b. False d. Not stated in the Code

6. Plumbing systems regulated by this Code shall not be connected to the water and energy fuel supplies nor to the
sewer system until authorized by the Administrative Authority and other Agencies concerned.
a. True c. Maybe
b. False d. Not stated in the Code

7. The requirements of this Section do not prohibit the operation or use of any plumbing accessory installed to replace
existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of the building when a request for inspection of such
equipment or fixtures has been filed with the Administrative Authority not more than ____ after such replacement work
is completed and before any portion of such plumbing system is concealed by any permanent portion of the building.
a. 24 hours c. 72 hours
b. 12 hours d. 2 days
8. The Administrative Authority requires that every request for inspection be filed at least ____ working days before such
inspection is intended.
a. 1 day c. 3 days
b. 2 days d. 1 week

9. The following are standards for the seal of Registered Master Plumbers, except:
a. Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at upper portion of the round seal.
b. Name of Registered and Licensed Master Plumber at the upper center.
c. Philippines, appearing at the lower portion of the round seal
d. The registration number shall appear at the center above the name.
10. Horizontal drainage pipes shall be run in practical alignments and at a uniform slope between manholes of not
less than _______ toward the point of disposal.
a. 0.5% c. 2%
b. 1% d. 3%

11. It is impracticable to obtain a 2% slope due to the particular constraints. Choose the incorrect choice.
a. excessive depth of the proposed drainage c. existing adverse in arrangements of
line building
b. structural and/or geological features of the d. All of the above
terrain

12. Where it is impracticable to obtain a 2% slope, any such pipe drainage pipe with size _____ or larger in diameter
may have a slope of 1% provided it is first approved by the Administrative Authority.
a. 51 mm c. 102 mm
b. 76 mm d. 127 mm

13. Changes in direction of drainage piping shall be made by the use of approved pipe fittings and shall be of the
angles presented by a 22 1/2° bend, 45° bend, 60° bend or other approved fittings of ____ sweeps.
a. steep c. longer
b. shorter d. larger

14. Vertical installation of double sanitary tees may be used when the barrel of the fitting is at least ____ pipe sizes
larger than the largest side inlet.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4

15. Roofs, inner courts, vent shafts, light wells or similar areas having rainwater drains shall discharge
______________________ , and shall not be connected to the soil and waste pipe systems.
a. Inside the building c. Catch basin
b. Outside the building or Gutter d. Downspout

16. Burred ends of all pipes and tubings shall be reamed to the ____ bore of the pipe or tubing and all chips left inside
the pipe or tubing shall be removed.
a. full c. evenly
b. half d. semi

17. No waste connection shall be made to a closet bend or stub of a water closet or similar fixtures.
a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Not in the code

18. All pipings passing under or through walls shall be protected from breakage with __________.
a. embedded metal pipe sleeves c. bitumen
b. watertight pipe sleeves d. polyethylene sheath

19. All pipes passing through or under cinders or other corrosive materials shall be protected from external corrosion
by encasing same with ___________ or in other approved manner.
a. Embedded metal pipe sleeves c. bitumen
b. Water tight pipe sleeves d. polyethylene sheath
20. Void between pipes and sleeves through concrete floors in the ground shall be appropriately sealed with
________.
a. Embedded metal pipe sleeves c. bitumen
b. Water tight pipe sleeves d. polyethylene sheath

21. The bottom of all pipe trenches deeper than the footing of any adjacent building or structure and parallel to it must
be at least ______ therefrom, unless permission is granted by the Administrative Authority.
a. 30 degrees c. 60 degrees
b. 45 degrees d. 90 degrees

22. No building sewer or other drainage pipings or part thereof, constructed of materials other than that approved for
use under or within the building, shall be installed under or within ____ meter of any building or structure, nor less
than ____ meter below the finish ground surface.
 a. 0.3, 0.6 c. 0.6, 0.3
b. 0.3, 0.3 d. 0.6, 0.6

23. Vertical Cast Iron Soil Pipe - Bell & Spigot and Hubless pipe shall be supported at ________.
a. One meter interval c. Not less than every other height
b. 1.2 meters at centers d. Every storey or closer

24. Vertical Screwed Pipe - Iron Pipe Size (IPS) shall be supported at ________.
a. One meter interval c. Not less than every other height
b. 1.2 meters at centers d. Every storey or closer

25. Vertical Plastic Pipe - shall be supported at ________.

a. One meter interval c. Not less than every other height
b. 1.2 meters at centers d. Every storey or closer

26. Vertical Lead Pipe - shall be supported at ________.

a. One meter interval c. Not less than every other height
b. 1.2 meters at centers d. Every storey or closer

27. Horizontal pipes shall be supported at sufficiently close intervals to

a. Keep them in alignment c. All of the above
b. Prevent sagging d. None of the above

28. Horizontal Copper Tubing shall be supported at approximately ___ meters intervals for piping 38 mm diameter
and smaller and ___ meters intervals for pipings 51 mm and larger in diameter.
a. 1.0, 3.0 c. 2.0, 3.0
b. 1.8, 3.0 d. 1.2, 3.0

29. Water closet bowls for public use shall be the _____ bowl types equipped with openfront seats.
a. Round c. Square
b. Elongated d. Rectangular

30. Water closet seats shall be of ______________ material and properly sized for the water closet bowl used.
a. Smooth c. Smooth Non-absorbent
b. Non-absorbent d. Smooth Absorbent

31. The strainers serving shower drains shall have waterway equivalent to the area of the _______
a. Inlet c. Tailpiece
b. Outlet d. None of the above

32. Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility at least _____
meter in its least dimension and arranged so that the connections are readily accessible for inspection and repair.
a. 0.1 c. 0.6
b. 0.3 d. 1.0

33. Drinking fountains shall be installed inside public toilet rooms.

a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Not in the code
34. For “Sacrarium" cupsink at church altar and Baptistries font outlet shall discharge direct to the ground and not
connected to the sanitary drainage system.
a. Sanitary drainage system c. Ground
b. Septic tank d. Floor Drain

35. No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than _____ meter from its center to any side wall or obstruction
a. 0.3 c. 0.6
b. 0.375 d. 0.75

36. No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than _____ meter from its center to any similar fixture
a. 0.3 c. 0.6
b. 0.375 d. 0.75

37. No urinal shall be set closer than ___ meter from its center to any sidewall or partition
a. 0.3 c. 0.6
b. 0.375 d. 0.75

38. Drains in gutters shall be spaced not more than ____ meters apart.
a. 3.0 c. 4.9
b. 4.5 d. 5.0

39. Lead Pipe - shall be supported by __________ for its entire length with hangers properly spaced.
a. Stiff metal c. Stiff Metal or Wooden backing
b. Wooden backing d. None of the above

40. Automatically controlled flushometer valves maybe substituted for automatic flush tanks.
a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Not in the code

41. Floor drains shall be considered plumbing fixtures.

a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Not in the code

42. Each shower receptor shall be an approved type and be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or threshold
which is at least ____ mm lower than the outside floor at the sides and back of such receptor.
a. 25.4 mm c. 51.0 mm
b. 31.0 mm d. 75.0 mm

43. Special shower compartments for wheelchair use shall not eliminate the curb or threshold.
a. True c. Partially true
b. False d. Not in the code

44. Existing building sewer and building drain may be used in connection with a new building or new plumbing and
drainage works.
 a. True
b. False
c. Conditional
d. Not in the code

45. It shall be the duty of the Registered and Licensed Master Plumber doing the work authorized by the permit to
notify the Administrative Authority that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less
than ____ days before the work is inspected.
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4

46. No plumbing or drainage system, building sewer private sewer disposal system or part thereof, shall be covered,
concealed or put into use until it has been inspected, tested and approved as prescribed in the Code.
a. True c. It depends.
b. False d. Maybe

47. No section shall be water tested with less than a ____ head of water.
a. 1 ft c. 1 m
b. 3 ft d. 3 m

48. In water test, the water shall be kept in the pipe system or in the portion under test, for at least _____ before inspection
starts.
a. 15 min c. 1 hr
b. 30 min d. 24 hr

49. The air test shall be made by attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to any suitable opening, and after closing
all other inlets and outlets to the system, air is forced into the pipe system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of
____.
a. 25 kpa c. 35 kpa
b. 30 kpa d. 50 kpa

50. In air test, the pressure shall be held without introduction of additional air for a period of at least _____.
a. 15 min c. 1 hr
b. 30 min d. 24 hr

51. upon completion of a section or of the entire hot and cold water supply systems, it shall be tested and proved tight
under a water pressure not less than the working pressure under which it is to be used plus ____.
a. 25% c. 75%
b. 50% d. 100%

52. The water used for test shall be obtained from any source of supply.
a. True c. It depends.
b. False d. Maybe

53. In either method of test, the piping shall withstand the test without leaking for a period of not less than _____.
 a. 15 mins
b. 30 mins
c. 1 hr
d. 24 hr

54. The word "shall" denotes mandatory acceptation.

a) siphonage
b) shall
c) slip joint
d) slope

55. An approved elastomeric sealing gasket with an approved outer shield and a tightening mechanism.
a) shielded coupling
b) single family dwelling
c) slip joint
d) soil stack pipe

56. A building designed as a home by the owner of such building, and shall be the only dwelling located on a
parcel of ground with the usual accessory building.
a) shielded coupling
b) single family dwelling
c) slip joint
d) soil stack pipe

57. An adjustable tubing connection, consisting of a compression nut, a friction ring, and a compression washer
designed to fit a threaded adapter fitting or a standard taper pipe thread.
a) size and type of tubing
b) single family dwelling
c) slip joint
d) soil stack pipe

58. A vertical soil pipe conveying fecal matter and wastewater.

a) size and type of tubing
b) single family dwelling
c) slip joint
d) soil stack pipe

59. Any pipe, which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having similar functions, with or
without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or building sewer.
a) size and type of tubing
b) single family dwelling
c) slip joint
d) soil pipe

60. A pipe joint obtained by joining metal parts with metallic mixtures or alloys which melt at a temperature below
427 degrees centigrade and above 149 degrees centigrade.
a) stack
b) soldered joint
c) slip joint
d) soil pipe joint

61. The end of a pipe which fits into a bell. Also a word used synonymously with faucet
 a) stack
b) spigot
c) slip joint
d) soil pipe joint

62. Wastes which require some special methods of handling such as the use of indirect waste piping and
receptors; corrosion-resistant piping sand, oil or grease interceptors, condensers or other pretreatment
facilities.
a) stack
b) soil pipes
c) special wastes
d) soil pipe joint

63. The vertical main of a system of soil, waste or vent pipings extending through one or more stories and
extended thru the roof.
a) stack
b) soil pipes
c) special wastes
d) soil pipe joint

64. A vertical pipe, or a reservoir, into which water is pumped to give it at a head, classified as:
a) stack
b) standpipe
c) special wastes
d) stack vent

65. That portion of the rainfall or other precipitation which runs of over the earth surface after a storm.
a) storm water
b) warms water
c) special wastes
d) stack vent

66. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor
next above.
a) floor line
b) partition
c) leveling
d) storey

67. An underground drainpipe that receives only subsurface or seepage water and convey it to a sump for disposal
by gravity flow or by lift pump.
a) subsoil drain
b) sump
c) swimming pool
d) surface water

68. The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack. The
uppermost end above the roof is called stack vent through roof (SVTR).
a) subsoil drain
b) stack vent
c) swimming pool
d) surface water
69. An approved tank or pit which receives sewage or wastewater and is located below the normal grade of the
gravity system and must be emptied by mechanical means.
a) subsoil drain
b) stack vent
c) swimming pool
d) sump

70. Supports, hangers, anchors, brackets, and cradles are devices for holding and securing pipes and fixtures to
walls, ceiling, floors or structural members.
a) subsoil drain
b) supports
c) swimming pool
d) sump

71. That portion of rainfall or other precipitation which runs off over the surface of the ground.
a) subsoil drain
b) supports
c) swimming pool
d) surface water
72. A water basin used for swimming designed to accommodate many bathers at a time and properly connected
to a disposal system, fills and draws water supply or provided with approved water purification and recirculation
system.
a) subsoil drain
b) surface
c) swimming pool
d) surface water

73. The pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to the trap.
a) tapped tee
b) tailpiece
c) trap arm
d) trap seal

74. A tee with the branch tapped to receive a threaded pipe or fittings.
a) tapped tee
b) tailpiece
c) trap arm
d) trap seal

75. A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a liquid seal which prevents
the backflow of foul air or methane gas without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through
it.
a) tapped tee
b) trap
c) trap arm
d) trap seal
76. That portion of a fixture drain between a trap and the vent.
a) tapped tee
b) trap
c) trap arm
d) trap seal

77. The maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain measured between the crown weir and the top of
the dip of the trap.
 a) tapped tee
b) trap
c) trap arm
d) trap seal

78. A cylindrical conduit or conductor forming to the particular dimensions known as "tube sizes" and denoted by
its outside diameter or O.D.
a) tail piece
b) tube
c) trap arm
d) vacuum

79. A room space having a volume equal to at least 1.4 cu.m. of the aggregate input rating of the fuel-burning
appliance installed in that space. Rooms adjacent and open to the space where the appliance is installed,
through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
a) unconfined space
b) room
c) apartment
d) partition

80. An arrangement of venting so installed that one vent pipe will serve two (2) traps.
a) unconfined space
b) unit vent
c) apartment
d) partition

81. An air pressure less than atmospheric. Also, implies siphonage in piping system.
a) vent pipe
b) vacuum breaker
c) vacuum
d) vent stack

82. A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and for relieving the negative
pressure exerted on trap seals.
a) vent pipe
b) vacuum breaker
c) vacuum
d) vent stack

83. The vertical vent pipe installed primarily for providing circulation of air to and from any part of the soil, waste
of the drainage system.
a) vent pipe
b) vacuum breaker
c) vacuum
d) vent stack

84. Pipes installed to provide flow of air to or from a drainage system or to provide a circulation of air within such
system to protect traps seals from siphonage and back pressure.
a) vent pipe
b) vacuum breaker
c) vent system
d) vent stack
85. Any pipe or fitting installed in a vertical position or which forms an angle of not more than forty-five (45) degrees
with the vertical line.
a) vent pipe
b) vacuum breaker
c) vertical pipe
d) vent stack

86. A pipe, which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste, free of fecal matter.
a) waste pipe
b) waste
c) water waste
d) wye

87. A device which conditions or treats water supply to improve water quality, remove suspended solids by
filtration.
a) waste pipe
b) waste
c) water waste
d) water treatment

88. A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing fixtures and other water
outlets.
a) water supply system
b) water distributing pipe
c) water waste
d) water treatment

89. Or street main is the water-supply pipe for public or community use.
a) waste pipe
b) water main
c) water waste
d) water treatment

90. Of a building or premises consists of the water service pipe, water supply line, water distributing pipe and the
necessary branch pipes, fittings, valves and all appurtenances required for the supply of potable water.
a) waste pipe
b) water main
c) water supply system
d) water treatment

91. That portion of a vent pipe through where wastewater also flows through.
a) waste pipe
b) yard
c)wet vent
d) wye

92. Any joint or seam obtained by the joining of metal parts in a plastic molten state.
a) welder pipeline
b) welded joint or seam
c) wet vent
d) wye

93. A person who specializes in the welding of pipes and holds a valid certificate of competency from a recognized
testing agency, based on the requirements of the regulating authority.
 a) welder pipeline
b) welded joint or seam
c) wet vent
d) wye

94. A hose connection with two gated outlets permitting two connections of the same or smaller coupling diameter
to be taken from a single supply line. Also, a pipe fitting of three branches that form the letter.
a) welder pipeline
b) joint
c) yard
d) wye

95. An open, unoccupied space, other than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where
specifically provided in this Code.
a) welder pipeline
b) joint
c) yard
d) wye