004b - REFRESHER

PLUMBING PRACTICAL
PROBLEM

ENGR. ROEL A.ABAO

1. What will be the recommendation of a Master
Plumber when the quantity of sewage exceeds the
amount that can be disposed in 152.4 linear meter
of each line in a disposal fields?
a. Use of another tank
b. Use of dosing tank
c. Extension of such disposal field
d. Use of steel septic tank
1. What will be the recommendation of a Master
Plumber when the quantity of sewage exceeds the
amount that can be disposed in 152.4 linear meter
of each line in a disposal fields?
a. Use of another tank
b. Use of dosing tank
c. Extension of such disposal field
d. Use of steel septic tank
2. In constructing seepage pit, no brick or block
shall be greater in height than its width and shall
be laid flat to form at least a 101.6 mm wall.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
2. In constructing seepage pit, no brick or block
shall be greater in height than its width and shall
be laid flat to form at least a 101.6 mm wall.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Trulse
3. All brick or block used in seepage pit
construction shall have a minimum compressive
strength of ________.
a. 17,000 kPa
b. 2,497.62 psi
c. 2,450 psi
d. 17,300 kPa
3. All brick or block used in seepage pit
construction shall have a minimum compressive
strength of ________.
a. 17,000 kPa
b. 2,497.62 psi (17,225 kPa)
c. 2,450 psi
d. 17,300 kPa
4. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a ½”– 4”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
4. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a ½”– 4”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
5. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 5”-8”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
5. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 5”-8”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
6. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 10”-12”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
6. What shall be the hanger rod sizes for a 10”-12”
pipe size?
a. 3/8” (9.5 mm)
b. ½” (12.7mm)
c. 5/8” (15.9mm)
d. 1” (25.4mm)
7. Single-stack drainage and venting system with
unvented branch line shall be?
a. Depends on the RMP
b. Prohibited
c. State in the code
d. Depends on the owner
7. Single-stack drainage and venting system with
unvented branch line shall be?
a. Depends on the RMP
b. Prohibited
c. State in the code
d. Depends on the owner
8. The enlargement of a 3” closet bend or stub to
4” shall not be considered a/an?
a. Rectification
b. Obstruction
c. Wrong specification
d. Unlawful
8. The enlargement of a 3” closet bend or stub to
4” shall not be considered a/an?
a. Rectification
b. Obstruction
c. Wrong specification
d. Unlawful
9. It is a trap seal protection for floor drain or
similar traps connected to the drainage system
except where not deemed necessary for safety or
sanitation by Authority Having Jurisdiction?
a. Water seal trap
b. Air seal trap
c. Trap seal primer
d. Pressure trap
9. It is a trap seal protection for floor drain or
similar traps connected to the drainage system
except where not deemed necessary for safety or
sanitation by Authority Having Jurisdiction?
a. Water seal trap
b. Air seal trap
c. Trap seal primer
d. Pressure trap
10. All trenches deeper than the footing of any
building or structure and paralleling the same shall
be at least?
a. 30⁰
b. 45⁰
c. 60⁰
d. 90⁰
10. All trenches deeper than the footing of any
building or structure and paralleling the same shall
be at least?
a. 30⁰
b. 45⁰
c. 60⁰
d. 90⁰
11. All piping penetration of fire resistance related
walls, partition, floors, floor/ceiling assemblies,
roof/ceiling assemblies or shaft enclosures shall
be protected in accordance of the Building Code
and?
a. ASTM
b. AWWA
c. IAPMO
d. ANSI
11. All piping penetration of fire resistance related
walls, partition, floors, floor/ceiling assemblies,
roof/ceiling assemblies or shaft enclosures shall
be protected in accordance of the Building Code
and?
a. ASTM
b. AWWA
c. IAPMO
d. ANSI
12. Plastic and copper piping penetrating a
framing shall be protected by steel nail plates not
less than?
a. #18 GA (1.3mm)
b. #12 GA (1.9mm)
c. #16 GA (1.6mm)
d. #20 GA (1.2mm)
12. Plastic and copper piping penetrating a
framing shall be protected by steel nail plates not
less than?
a. #18 GA (1.3mm)
b. #12 GA (1.9mm)
c. #16 GA (1.6mm)
d. #20 GA (1.2mm)
13. Sleeves shall not be required where openings
are drilled or bored.

a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Sometimes
13. Sleeves shall not be required where openings
are drilled or bored.

a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Sometimes
14. Trenches shall be backfilled in thin layers to _____
above the top of the piping with clean earth, which shall
not contain stones, boulders, cinder-fill, frozen earth,
construction debris or etc that would break the piping or
cause corrosive action.

a. 12”
b. 14”
c. 16”
d. 18”
14. Trenches shall be backfilled in thin layers to _____
above the top of the piping with clean earth, which shall
not contain stones, boulders, cinder-fill, frozen earth,
construction debris or etc that would break the piping or
cause corrosive action.

a. 12”
b. 14”
c. 16”
d. 18”
15. Conventional pipe thread compounds, putty,
linseed-oil-based products and unknown
lubricants and sealants shall not be used on?
a. Plastic threads
b. Cast iron
c. G.i
d. Hubless pipe
15. Conventional pipe thread compounds, putty,
linseed-oil-based products and unknown
lubricants and sealants shall not be used on?
a. Plastic threads
b. Cast iron
c. G.i
d. Hubless pipe
16. Solders and fluxes with lead content that
exceeds ______ shall be prohibited in piping
system used to convey potable water.
a. 0.2
b. 0.002
c. 0.1
d. 0.001
16. Solders and fluxes with lead content that
exceeds ______ shall be prohibited in piping
system used to convey potable water.
a. 0.2
b. 0.002
c. 0.1
d. 0.001
17. Plastic pipe and fittings designed to be joined
by solvent cementing shall comply with
appropriate ______ Installation Standards.
a. ASTM
b. ANSI
c. IAPMO
d. RNPCP
17. Plastic pipe and fittings designed to be joined
by solvent cementing shall comply with
appropriate ______ Installation Standards.
a. ASTM
b. ANSI
c. IAPMO
d. RNPCP
18. Liquid temperature for brazing alloys shall be
above?
a. 800 ⁰F
b. 1000 ⁰F
c. 1100 ⁰F
d. 1200 ⁰F
18. Liquid temperature for brazing alloys shall be
above?
a. 800 ⁰F
b. 1000 ⁰F
c. 1100 ⁰F
d. 1200 ⁰F
19. A type of mechanical connection for joining
copper tube that uses a crimping tool to affix the
o-ring seal copper or copper alloy fitting to the
tubing that is not permitted.
a. Push on fitting
b. Pressed fitting
c. Formed tee fitting
d. Push fit fitting
19. A type of mechanical connection for joining
copper tube that uses a crimping tool to affix the
o-ring seal copper or copper alloy fitting to the
tubing that is not permitted.
a. Push on fitting
b. Pressed fitting
c. Formed tee fitting
d. Push fit fitting
20. It is a special joints from copper tubing to
threaded pipe shall be made by the used of ?
a. Brass adapter fittings
b. Aerator fittings
c. Deaerator fittings
d. Copper union patente
20. It is a special joints from copper tubing to
threaded pipe shall be made by the used of ?

a. Brass adapter fittings

b. Aerator fittings
c. Deaerator fittings
d. Copper union patente
21. Shall be used at all points of connection where
there is a dissimilarity of metals in a special joints.
a. Union patente
b. Dielectric unions
c. Dielectric coupling
d. Coupling
21. Shall be used at all points of connection where
there is a dissimilarity of metals in a special joints.
a. Union patente
b. Dielectric unions
c. Dielectric coupling
d. Coupling
22. Required pressure tests exceeding 100 psi
shall be performed with gauges incremented for
____ or less of the required test pressure.
a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
22. Required pressure tests exceeding 100 psi
shall be performed with gauges incremented for
____ or less of the required test pressure.
a. 2%
b. 3%
c. 4%
d. 5%
23. Required pressure tests exceeding 10 psi but
less than 100 psi shall be performed with gauges
of _____ incrementation or less.
a. 1 psi
b. 5 psi
c. 2 psi
d. 3 psi
23. Required pressure tests exceeding 10 psi but
less than 100 psi shall be performed with gauges
of _____ incrementation or less.
a. 1 psi
b. 5 psi
c. 2 psi
d. 3 psi
24. Temporary workingmen facilities:

a. 1 water closet and 1 urinal for 30 workmen

b. 1 sink and 1 urinal for 50 workmen
c. 1 water closet and 1 sink for 20 workmen
d. 1 drinking fountain and 1 urinal for 10 workmen
24. Temporary workingmen facilities:

a. 1 water closet and 1 urinal for 30 workmen

b. 1 sink and 1 urinal for 50 workmen
c. 1 water closet and 1 sink for 20 workmen
d. 1 drinking fountain and 1 urinal for 10 workmen
25. A type of polymer used for detergents, milk
bottles, oil containers and toys.

a. PVC
b. PS
c. HDPE
d. PP
25. A type of polymer used for detergents, milk
bottles, oil containers and toys.

a. PVC
b. PS
c. HDPE
d. PP
26. A type of polymer used for grocery bags and
food wraps.

a. PVC
b. PS
c. LDPE
d. PP
26. A type of polymer used for grocery bags and
food wraps.

a. PVC
b. PS
c. LDPE
d. PP
27. Are highly concentrated liquid wastes
produced in landfills.

a. Aerosols
b. Leachates
c. Nitrogen dioxide
d. Urea
27. Are highly concentrated liquid wastes
produced in landfills.

a. Aerosols
b. Leachates
c. Nitrogen dioxide
d. Urea
28. A type of polymer used for Styrofoam cups
and clam shell food container.

a. PVC polyvinyl chloride

b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
28. A type of polymer used for Styrofoam cups
and clam shell food container.

a. PVC polyvinyl chloride

b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
29. A type of polymer used for labels, bottles and
housewares.
a. PVC polyvinyl chloride
b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
29. A type of polymer used for labels, bottles and
housewares.
a. PVC polyvinyl chloride
b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
30. A type of polymer used for clear bottles.

a. PVC polyvinyl chloride

b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
30. A type of polymer used for clear bottles.

a. PVC polyvinyl chloride

b. PS polystyrene
c. LDPE low density polyethylene
d. PP polypropylene
31. The color of water is measured:

a. In terms of pH value
b. In terms of degree of harness
c. In terms of platinum cobalt scale
d. Ppm of dissolved solids
31. The color of water is measured:

a. In terms of pH value
b. In terms of degree of harness
c. In terms of platinum cobalt scale
d. Ppm of dissolved solids
32. An alloy of copper and tin and small amount
of phosphorous:
a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. Iron
d. Tin
32. An alloy of copper and tin and small amount
of phosphorous:
a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. Iron
d. Tin
33. An alloy of copper and zinc.

a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. Iron
d. Tin
33. An alloy of copper and zinc.

a. Brass
b. Bronze
c. Iron
d. Tin
34. A flange coupling is:

a. Used for collinear shaft

b. Used for non-collinear shafts
c. Rigid coupling
d. Flexible
34. A flange coupling is:

a. Used for collinear shaft

b. Used for non-collinear shafts
c. Rigid coupling
d. Flexible
35. Universal coupling is:

a. Used for collinear shaft

b. Used for non-collinear shafts
c. Rigid coupling
d. Flexible
35. Universal coupling is:

a. Used for collinear shaft

b. Used for non-collinear shafts
c. Rigid coupling
d. Flexible
36. Which of the following is used to keep a metal
clean while soldering?

a. Cloth
b. Flux
c. Torch
d. Insulated
36. Which of the following is used to keep a metal
clean while soldering?

a. Cloth
b. Flux
c. Torch
d. Insulated
37. After a piece of pipe has been cut, the hole is
cleaned out with a:
a. Pipe reamer
b. Pipe taper
c. Pipe cleaner
d. Hole cleaner
37. After a piece of pipe has been cut, the hole is
cleaned out with a:
a. Pipe reamer
b. Pipe taper
c. Pipe cleaner
d. Hole cleaner
38. How do you call the tool(s) used for cutting
pipe threads?

a. Pipe cutter
b. Pipe threader
c. Pipe stock and die
d. Pipe ratchet cutter
38. How do you call the tool(s) used for cutting
pipe threads?

a. Pipe cutter
b. Pipe threader
c. Pipe stock and die
d. Pipe ratchet cutter
39. How do you call the tool used when working
with larger sizes of pipe?

a. Chain pipe wrench

b. Chain holder
c. Chain tongs
d. A or B
39. How do you call the tool used when working
with larger sizes of pipe?

a. Chain pipe wrench

b. Chain holder
c. Chain tongs
d. A or B
40. What tool is used when preparing to put
fittings on copper tubing?

a. Tube spreader
b. Tube retarder
c. Flaring tool
d. Tube countersunk
40. What tool is used when preparing to put
fittings on copper tubing?

a. Tube spreader
b. Tube retarder
c. Flaring tool
d. Tube countersunk
41. In the trade of piping, the term “tapping” is
used to described ____.

a. Drilling of holes through metal

b. Cutting of internal threads
c. Smoothing of ridges
d. Joining of lead pipes
41. In the trade of piping, the term “tapping” is
used to described ____.

a. Drilling of holes through metal

b. Cutting of internal threads
c. Smoothing of ridges
d. Joining of lead pipes
42. How do you call the tool used to cut threads in
a hole?

a. Top
b. Bit
c. Tap
d. Reamer
42. How do you call the tool used to cut threads in
a hole?

a. Top
b. Bit
c. Tap
d. Reamer
43. Hand taps are provided in sets of three. Which
of the following set of three?

a. Taper, plug, and end

b. Taper, plug and bottom
c. Short, taper and bottom
d. Short, medium and tong
43. Hand taps are provided in sets of three. Which
of the following set of three?

a. Taper, plug, and end

b. Taper, plug and bottom
c. Short, taper and bottom
d. Short, medium and tong
44. Which of the following taps should be used to
start a thread?
a. Plug
b. Bottom
c. Short
d. Taper
44. Which of the following taps should be used to
start a thread?
a. Plug
b. Bottom
c. Short
d. Taper
45. Which of the following chisels would be used
for cutting oil grooves?
a. Diamond point chisel
b. Round nose chisel
c. Cold chisel
d. Hot chisel
45. Which of the following chisels would be used
for cutting oil grooves?
a. Diamond point chisel
b. Round nose chisel
c. Cold chisel
d. Hot chisel
46. Which of the following safety precautions
should be followed when renewing a flange
gasket?
a. Drain the line thoroughly
b. Tie down isolation valves
c. Isolate the section to be worked on
d. All of these
46. Which of the following safety precautions
should be followed when renewing a flange
gasket?
a. Drain the line thoroughly
b. Tie down isolation valves
c. Isolate the section to be worked on
d. All of these
47. In installing a new flange gasket, which of the
following must be done first?

a. Flange faces are painted

b. Flange faces are absolutely clean
c. Isolating valves are open
d. Old gasket is in place
47. In installing a new flange gasket, which of the
following must be done first?

a. Flange faces are painted

b. Flange faces are absolutely clean
c. Isolating valves are open
d. Old gasket is in place
48. What is the most common flux to be used
when soldering brass, copper and tin?

a. Tallow
b. Borax
c. Rosin
d. Sal ammoniac
48. What is the most common flux to be used
when soldering brass, copper and tin?

a. Tallow
b. Borax
c. Rosin
d. Sal ammoniac
49. Which of the following statement is correct for
the “brazing joint”?
a. Stronger than a soldered joint
b. Weaker than a soldered joint
c. The same strength as soldered joint
d. Three times as strong as a soldered joints
49. Which of the following statement is correct for
the “brazing joint”?
a. Stronger than a soldered joint
b. Weaker than a soldered joint
c. The same strength as soldered joint
d. Three times as strong as a soldered joints
50. Brazing requires which of the following?

a. Hard solder
b. More heat
c. Soft solder
d. A&B
50. Brazing requires which of the following?

a. Hard solder
b. More heat
c. Soft solder
d. A&B
51. What is/are the primary reason(s) why lead is
used in solder?
a. It has a high melting point
b. It is cheap
c. It has a low melting point
d. B&C
51. What is/are the primary reason(s) why lead is
used in solder?
a. It has a high melting point
b. It is cheap
c. It has a low melting point
d. B&C
52. What is the effect if the melting point of solder
is very high?
a. Weaker the solder joint
b. Stronger the solder joint
c. Softer the solder joint
d. Harder the solder joint
52. What is the effect if the melting point of solder
is very high?
a. Weaker the solder joint
b. Stronger the solder joint
c. Softer the solder joint
d. Harder the solder joint
53. What is the reason of soda being added to
water and is used for cooling instead of plain
water, except?
a. It reduces the amount of heat generated.
b. It improves the finish.
c. It overcomes rusting.
d. It makes clean and pure.
53. What is the reason of soda being added to
water and is used for cooling instead of plain
water, except?
a. It reduces the amount of heat generated.
b. It improves the finish.
c. It overcomes rusting.
d. It makes clean and pure.
54. A tool bit for cutting an American National
Thread should be ground with what angle?

a. 45 degrees
b. 60 degrees
c. 90 degrees
d. 30 degrees
54. A tool bit for cutting an American National
Thread should be ground with what angle?

a. 45 degrees
b. 60 degrees
c. 90 degrees
d. 30 degrees
55. What tool is used to check external pipe
threads?

a. Plug gage
b. Pitch gage
c. Thread gage
d. Ring gage
55. What tool is used to check external pipe
threads?

a. Plug gage
b. Pitch gage
c. Thread gage
d. Ring gage
56. What tool is used to check internal pipe
threads?

a. Plug gage
b. Pitch gage
c. Thread gage
d. Ring gage
56. What tool is used to check internal pipe
threads?

a. Plug gage
b. Pitch gage
c. Thread gage
d. Ring gage
57. If muriatic acid is used as a flux, the soldered
area must be cleaned thoroughly afterwards to
prevent?
a. Anyone touching it from getting burned.
b. Remaining acid from eating the metal.
c. The acid from evaporating and the solder
disintegrating.
d. None of the above.
57. If muriatic acid is used as a flux, the soldered
area must be cleaned thoroughly afterwards to
prevent?
a. Anyone touching it from getting burned.
b. Remaining acid from eating the metal.
c. The acid from evaporating and the solder
disintegrating.
d. None of the above.
58. Prepared soldered paste flux is most popular
but if you did not have any, you could use?

a. Hydrochloric acid
b. Nitric acid
c. Sulphuric acid
d. Any of the above
58. Prepared soldered paste flux is most popular
but if you did not have any, you could use?

a. Hydrochloric acid
b. Nitric acid
c. Sulphuric acid
d. Any of the above
59. Hard solder is made of which of the
following?
a. Copper and zinc
b. Tin and copper
c. Tin and zinc
d. Tin and lead
59. Hard solder is made of which of the
following?
a. Copper and zinc
b. Tin and copper
c. Tin and zinc
d. Tin and lead
60. Which of the following is the flux usually used
for hard solder?
a. Rosin
b. Barium
c. Borax
d. Alum
60. Which of the following is the flux usually used
for hard solder?
a. Rosin
b. Barium
c. Borax
d. Alum
61. Soft solder is made of which of the following?

a. Copper and zinc

b. Tin and copper
c. Tin and copper
d. Tin and zinc
61. Soft solder is made of which of the following?

a. Copper and zinc

b. Tin and copper
c. Tin and copper
d. Tin and zinc
62. At what temperature where soft solder
approximately melts?

a. 250 deg
b. 450 deg
c. 350 deg
d. 550 deg
62. At what temperature where soft solder
approximately melts?

a. 250 deg
b. 450 deg
c. 350 deg
d. 550 deg
63. Which of the following flanges is suitable for
low and moderate pressure?

a. Ring flange
b. Lap joint flange
c. Tapered hub flange
d. Welding neck flange
63. Which of the following flanges is suitable for
low and moderate pressure?

a. Ring flange
b. Lap joint flange
c. Tapered hub flange
d. Welding neck flange
64. Plumbing pipe material that perfect for
underground installation last up to 100 years.

a. Copper type K
b. HDPE
c. Vitrified clay
d. Cast iron
64. Plumbing pipe material that perfect for
underground installation last up to 100 years.

a. Copper type K
b. HDPE
c. Vitrified clay
d. Cast iron
65. What kind of plumbing material that measures
OD in the market?
a. PPr
b. Copper
c. PE
d. Cast iron
65. What kind of plumbing material that measures
OD in the market?
a. PPr
b. Copper
c. PE
d. Cast iron
66. Water test procedure for Cast Iron pipe.

a. 3 m head and hydrotest with 4.3 psi atleast 15 mins.

b. 3 m head and hydrotest with 5 psi atleast 10 mins.
c. 5 m head, 10 psi at 10 mins.
d. 5 m head, 1 psi at 10 mins.
66. Water test procedure for Cast Iron pipe.

a. 3 m head and hydrotest with 4.3 psi atleast 15 mins.

b. 3 m head and hydrotest with 5 psi atleast 10 mins.
c. 5 m head, 10 psi at 10 mins.
d. 5 m head, 1 psi at 10 mins.
67. How do you connect two hubless cast iron
pipes?

a. Shielded coupling
b. Elbow
c. Structural compression gasket
d. Polymer compression gasket
67. How do you connect two hubless cast iron
pipes?

a. Shielded coupling
b. Elbow
c. Structural compression gasket
d. Polymer compression gasket
68. What kind of test shall apply for cast iron pipe
installation?

a. Water test
b. Smoke test
c. Peppermint test
d. All of the above
68. What kind of test shall apply for cast iron pipe
installation?

a. Water test
b. Smoke test
c. Peppermint test
d. All of the above
69. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall be test with or
transport/store compressed air or gas.

a. True
b. False
69. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall be test with or
transport/store compressed air or gas.

a. True
b. False
70. These are similarities about sump pump and
sewage pump, except:
a. Located in a building’s basement.
b. Connected to the drainage system to move waste
from one place to another.
c. Deals with solid, liquid waste and heavy liquids flush
down from a building.
d. Function as an internal septic system for residential
and other buildings.
70. These are similarities about sump pump and
sewage pump, except:
a. Located in a building’s basement.
b. Connected to the drainage system to move waste
from one place to another.
c. Deals with solid, liquid waste and heavy liquids flush
down from a building.
d. Function as an internal septic system for residential
and other buildings.
71. A type of joints shall not be used where severe
erosion, crevice corrosion, shock or vibration are
expected to occur in building service pipe.

a. Threaded joints
b. Soldered joints
c. Brazed joints
d. Mechanical joints
71. A type of joints shall not be used where severe
erosion, crevice corrosion, shock or vibration are
expected to occur in building service pipe.

a. Threaded joints
b. Soldered joints
c. Brazed joints
d. Mechanical joints
72. In water piping, wrought copper fittings under
concrete floor slab resting on the ground shall be:

a. Brazed joint
b. Soldered joint
c. Flared joint
d. Mechanical joint
72. In water piping, wrought copper fittings under
concrete floor slab resting on the ground shall be:

a. Brazed joint
b. Soldered joint
c. Flared joint
d. Mechanical joint
73. Most common joint connection for copper
water piping.

a. Soldered joints
b. Brazed joints
c. Mechanical joints
d. Flared joints
73. Most common joint connection for copper
water piping.

a. Soldered joints
b. Brazed joints
c. Mechanical joints
d. Flared joints
74. In water piping, applicable joint connection
for stainless steel to other material is?

a. Mechanical joint by compression type

b. Mechanical joint by form tee fittings
c. Mechanical joint by pressed fittings
d. Mechanical joint by push fit fittings
74. In water piping, applicable joint connection
for stainless steel to other material is?

a. Mechanical joint by compression type

b. Mechanical joint by form tee fittings
c. Mechanical joint by pressed fittings
d. Mechanical joint by push fit fittings
75. An organization that set standard application
of seamless brass tube & tube pipe/tube.

a. ASTM
b. IAPMO
c. UL
d. AWWA
75. An organization that set standard application
of seamless brass tube & tube pipe/tube.

a. ASTM
b. IAPMO
c. UL
d. AWWA
76. The difference between septic system and
aerobic treatment system.

a. Septic system used anaerobic process for digestion.

b. ATS found in urban areas where public sewers not
available.
c. ATS can be used as primary treatment for septic tank
effluent.
d. Septic system relatively odorless that ATS.
76. The difference between septic system and
aerobic treatment system.

a. Septic system used anaerobic process for digestion.

b. ATS found in urban areas where public sewers not
available.
c. ATS can be used as primary treatment for septic tank
effluent.
d. Septic system relatively odorless that ATS.
77. Standard application of pipe threads are set by:

a. IAPMO
b. ASTM
c. AWWA
d. UL
77. Standard application of pipe threads are set by:

a. IAPMO
b. ASTM
c. AWWA
d. UL
78. Flanged joint components, except:

a. Flanges
b. Gasket
c. Bolts
d. Plates
78. Flanged joint components, except:

a. Flanges
b. Gasket
c. Bolts
d. Plates
79. A kind device that has a flow rate of less than
50 gpm.

a. Catch basin
b. Grease trap
c. Culvert
d. Grease interceptor
79. A kind device that has a flow rate of less than
50 gpm.

a. Catch basin
b. Grease trap
c. Culvert
d. Grease interceptor
80. A kind device that has a flow rate of more than
50 gpm.

a. Catch basin
b. Grease trap
c. Culvert
d. Grease interceptor
80. A kind device that has a flow rate of more than
50 gpm.

a. Catch basin
b. Grease trap
c. Culvert
d. Grease interceptor
81. Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 25
stories for high rise building.

a. ABS
b. PVC
c. Cast iron
d. cPVC
81. Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 25
stories for high rise building.

a. ABS
b. PVC
c. Cast iron
d. cPVC
82. Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 10
stories for high rise building.

a. ABS
b. Copper pipes
c. HDPE
d. cPVC
82. Plumbing pipe materials that used up to 10
stories for high rise building.

a. ABS
b. Copper pipes
c. HDPE
d. cPVC
83. Plumbing pipe material that should not be
used outside the building structure.

a. Steel pipes
b. Aluminum pipes
c. Asbestos cement pipes
d. Ductile iron pipes
83. Plumbing pipe material that should not be
used outside the building structure.

a. Steel pipes
b. Aluminum pipes
c. Asbestos cement pipes
d. Ductile iron pipes
84. In fuel gas piping, connection of plastic piping
shall be installed?

a. Inside the building with pipe sleeve.

b. Outside and aboveground only.
c. Inside the building with protective wrapping.
d. Outside and underground only.
84. In fuel gas piping, connection of plastic piping
shall be installed?

a. Inside the building with pipe sleeve.

b. Outside and aboveground only.
c. Inside the building with protective wrapping.
d. Outside and underground only.
85. Best location of a gas meter.

a. Adjacent to the highway.

b. Under a fire escape.
c. Public passages.
d. Isolated and ventilated area.
85. Best location of a gas meter.

a. Adjacent to the highway.

b. Under a fire escape.
c. Public passages.
d. Isolated and ventilated area.
86. In fuel gas piping, a pipe that shall not be used
if the gas contains more than an average of 0.3
grains of hydrogen sulfide per 100 scf of gas (0.7
mg/100 L).
a. Copper and brass
b. Tin and lead
c. Silver and bronze
d. Steel and wrought iron
86. In fuel gas piping, a pipe that shall not be used
if the gas contains more than an average of 0.3
grains of hydrogen sulfide per 100 scf of gas (0.7
mg/100 L).
a. Copper and brass
b. Tin and lead
c. Silver and bronze
d. Steel and wrought iron
87. Which of the following is classified as
permissible trap?

a. Bell trap
b. Full S trap
c. P-trap
d. Mechanically sealed trap
87. Which of the following is classified as
permissible trap?

a. Bell trap
b. Full S trap
c. P-trap
d. Mechanically sealed trap
88. What is the discharge rate of a fixture with 6
FU?
a. 2 CFM
b. 6 CFM
c. 4 CFM
d. 8 CFM
88. What is the discharge rate of a fixture with 6
FU?
a. 2 CFM
b. 6 CFM
c. 4 CFM
d. 8 CFM
89. The following are the ways to prevent
backflow, except:

a. Backpressure
b. Backwater valve
c. Air gap
d. Check valve
89. The following are the ways to prevent
backflow, except:

a. Backpressure
b. Backwater valve
c. Air gap
d. Check valve
90. Which of the following locations does not
require a cleanout?
a. At the upper end of every horizontal soil and waste
branch.
b. At every plumbing fixture.
c. Any horizontal soil pipe less than 15 m.
d. At the base of every soil stack.
90. Which of the following locations does not
require a cleanout?
a. At the upper end of every horizontal soil and waste
branch.
b. At every plumbing fixture.
c. Any horizontal soil pipe less than 15 m.
d. At the base of every soil stack.
91. Which of the following is a flexible plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. PP
b. PE
c. ABS
d. uPVC
91. Which of the following is a flexible plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. PP
b. PE
c. ABS
d. uPVC
92. What is considered as the plumber’s friend?

a. Pipefitter
b. Plumber apprentice
c. Force cup
d. Journeyman
92. What is considered as the plumber’s friend?

a. Pipefitter
b. Plumber apprentice
c. Force cup
d. Journeyman
93. Which of the following plumbing principle
contradicts the National Plumbing Code?
a. Water closet shall be located in a properly lighted
and ventilated room.
b. Fixture directly connected to the plumbing system
shall be equipped with a water sealed trap.
c. Plumbing system shall be maintained in a sanitary
and serviceable condition.
d. Vent terminal shall not extend above the roof.
93. Which of the following plumbing principle
contradicts the National Plumbing Code?
a. Water closet shall be located in a properly lighted
and ventilated room.
b. Fixture directly connected to the plumbing system
shall be equipped with a water sealed trap.
c. Plumbing system shall be maintained in a sanitary
and serviceable condition.
d. Vent terminal shall not extend above the roof.
94. Which of the following is the prohibited under
the Plumbing Code?
a. Providing an air gap or air break between the outlet
and the flood level rim of a fixture.
b. Using fittings to connect pipes instead of bending.
c. Provide a vent pipe to a fixture.
d. Double trapping a fixture.
94. Which of the following is the prohibited under
the Plumbing Code?
a. Providing an air gap or air break between the outlet
and the flood level rim of a fixture.
b. Using fittings to connect pipes instead of bending.
c. Provide a vent pipe to a fixture.
d. Double trapping a fixture.
95. Which of the following is not a sanitary ware?

a. Kitchen sink
b. Bathtub
c. Urinal
d. Water closet
95. Which of the following is not a sanitary ware?

a. Kitchen sink
b. Bathtub
c. Urinal
d. Water closet
96. This refers to the installation of fixtures or
parts of the plumbing system which can be
completed prior to the installation of fixtures or
finishing.
a. Pipe laying
b. Roughing-in
c. Plumbing assembly
d. Mock-up installation
96. This refers to the installation of fixtures or
parts of the plumbing system which can be
completed prior to the installation of fixtures or
finishing.
a. Pipe laying
b. Roughing-in
c. Plumbing assembly
d. Mock-up installation
97. Which tool is recommended for removing &
assembling of lavatory fittings?

a. Spud wrench
b. Monkey wrench
c. Basin wrench
d. Crescent wrench
97. Which tool is recommended for removing &
assembling of lavatory fittings?

a. Spud wrench
b. Monkey wrench
c. Basin wrench
d. Crescent wrench
98. Calculate the velocity of wastewater flowing
through a pipe having a cross-sectional area of
2cm2 and a discharge rate of 8 cm3/s.

a. 4 cm/s
b. 6 cm/s
c. 8 cm/s
d. 16 cm/s
98. Calculate the velocity of wastewater flowing
through a pipe having a cross-sectional area of
2cm2 and a discharge rate of 8 cm3/s.

a. 4 cm/s
b. 6 cm/s
c. 8 cm/s
d. 16 cm/s
99. What characteristic best describes a plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. Low resistance to fluid flow
b. Ease of assembly
c. Hot or cold water system application
d. All of these.
99. What characteristic best describes a plastic or
synthetic pipe?
a. Low resistance to fluid flow
b. Ease of assembly
c. Hot or cold water system application
d. All of these.
100. What type of wrench is used in NO-Hub
plumbing installation; it is used to ensure accurate
specific tightness, leak free joint?
a. Allen wrench
b. Strap wrench
c. Pipe wrench
d. Torque wrench
100. What type of wrench is used in NO-Hub
plumbing installation; it is used to ensure accurate
specific tightness, leak free joint?
a. Allen wrench
b. Strap wrench
c. Pipe wrench
d. Torque wrench
101. What do you call the vertical distance
between the top dip and the crown weir of a trap?

a. Overflow
b. Crown
c. Invert
d. Trap seal
101. What do you call the vertical distance
between the top dip and the crown weir of a trap?

a. Overflow
b. Crown
c. Invert
d. Trap seal
102. Storm water refers to?

a. Rainwater, surface run-off

b. Liquid plus human waste
c. Waste from laundry, sink and etc.
d. Domestic sewage
102. Storm water refers to?

a. Rainwater, surface run-off

b. Liquid plus human waste
c. Waste from laundry, sink and etc.
d. Domestic sewage
104. Which fitting or fitting combination is best
used at the base of a soil or waste stack?

a. 1/4 bend
b. 2 1/2 bend
c. Short sweep and 1/4 bend
d. Wye branch & 1/8 bend
104. Which fitting or fitting combination is best
used at the base of a soil or waste stack?

a. 1/4 bend
b. 2 1/2 bend
c. Short sweep and 1/4 bend
d. Wye branch & 1/8 bend
105. Which of the following testing method is
most recommended for sanitary piping system?

a. Hydrostatic test
b. Water pressure test
c. Smoke test
d. Air pressure test
105. Which of the following testing method is
most recommended for sanitary piping system?

a. Hydrostatic test
b. Water pressure test
c. Smoke test
d. Air pressure test
106. Which type of support may be used on
vertical pipes and stacks?
a. Bracket
b. Metal strap
c. Trapeze
d. Clevis
106. Which type of support may be used on
vertical pipes and stacks?
a. Bracket
b. Metal strap
c. Trapeze
d. Clevis
107. Which of the following considered the most
efficient type of venting system?

a. Combination waste and vent

b. Group vent
c. Wet vent
d. Individual vent
107. Which of the following considered the most
efficient type of venting system?

a. Combination waste and vent

b. Group vent
c. Wet vent
d. Individual vent
108. Every exposed trap must ______.

a. Not able to retain large amount of waste water

b. Not provided with a removable cleanout plug
c. Have inadequate trap seal in order to cause trap seal
loss.
d. Be self-cleaning.
108. Every exposed trap must ______.

a. Not able to retain large amount of waste water

b. Not provided with a removable cleanout plug
c. Have inadequate trap seal in order to cause trap seal
loss.
d. Be self-cleaning.
109. Which of the following is an insanitary type
of water closet?

a. Hopper type
b. Plunger type
c. Pan type
d. All of these
109. Which of the following is an insanitary type
of water closet?

a. Hopper type
b. Plunger type
c. Pan type
d. All of these
110. Plastic pipes are manufactured from?

a. Rubber based plastic

b. Thermoset plastic
c. Thermoplastic plastic
d. None of the above.
110. Plastic pipes are manufactured from?

a. Rubber based plastic

b. Thermoset plastic & thermoplastic
c. Thermoplastic plastic
d. None of the above.
111. This refers to the supply pipe between the
fixture supply pipe and the water distributing pipe.

a. Fixture branch
b. Building supply pipe
c. Fixture supply
d. Water service pipe
111. This refers to the supply pipe between the
fixture supply pipe and the water distributing pipe.

a. Fixture branch
b. Building supply pipe
c. Fixture supply
d. Water service pipe
112. Which of the following materials is not
recommended for use in water supply system
application?

a. Concrete pipe
b. Plastic pipe
c. Galvanized steel pipe
d. Brass pipe
112. Which of the following materials is not
recommended for use in water supply system
application?

a. Concrete pipe
b. Plastic pipe
c. Galvanized steel pipe
d. Brass pipe
113. Which of the following affects the flow of
water in a pipe?
a. Size of pipe.
b. Internal surface condition of pipes.
c. Number of turns or changes in direction of pipes.
d. All of these.
113. Which of the following affects the flow of
water in a pipe?
a. Size of pipe.
b. Internal surface condition of pipes.
c. Number of turns or changes in direction of pipes.
d. All of these.
114. Which of the following is an objectionable
type of trap?
a. Bell trap
b. Full S trap
c. Bag trap
d. All of these
114. Which of the following is an objectionable
type of trap?
a. Bell trap
b. Full S trap
c. Bag trap
d. All of these
115. Which of the following is not a type of
filtration process for water?
a. Diatomaceous earth
b. Distillation
c. Pressure sand
d. Slow sand
115. Which of the following is not a type of
filtration process for water?
a. Diatomaceous earth
b. Distillation
c. Pressure sand
d. Slow sand
116. What is the minimum required flow pressure
for a water closet equipped with a flushometer
valve?
a. 8 psi
b. 10 psi
c. 15 psi
d. 25 psi
116. What is the minimum required flow pressure
for a water closet equipped with a flushometer
valve?
a. 8 psi
b. 10 psi
c. 15 psi
d. 25 psi
117. Where could we find a pop-up waste?

a. Water closet
b. Bathtub
c. Lavatory
d. Both b and c
117. Where could we find a pop-up waste?

a. Water closet
b. Bathtub
c. Lavatory
d. Both b and c
118. What material property characteristic cast
iron pipe?
a. Ductility
b. Malleability
c. Brittleness
d. Flexibility
118. What material property characteristic cast
iron pipe?
a. Ductility
b. Malleability
c. Brittleness
d. Flexibility
119. Which joint pipe is commonly used on
galvanized steel pipe?
a. Screwed joint
b. Flange joint
c. Welded joint
d. Solvent cement welded joint
119. Which joint pipe is commonly used on
galvanized steel pipe?
a. Screwed joint
b. Flange joint
c. Welded joint
d. Solvent cement welded joint
120. Which of the following is the heaviest
galvanized iron pipe?

a. Schedule 10
b. Schedule 40
c. Schedule 60
d. Schedule 80
120. Which of the following is the heaviest
galvanized iron pipe?

a. Schedule 10
b. Schedule 40
c. Schedule 60
d. Schedule 80
121. Vent stack is also know as?

a. Stack vent
b. Main vent
c. Yoke vent
d. Sovent system
121. Vent stack is also know as?

a. Stack vent
b. Main vent
c. Yoke vent
d. Sovent system
122. Which of the following tool is used to cut
external threads of a pipe?
a. Pipe threader
b. Tap
c. Reamer
d. Hacksaw
122. Which of the following tool is used to cut
external threads of a pipe?
a. Pipe threader
b. Tap
c. Reamer
d. Hacksaw
123. Which of the following tool is used to
remove or tighten the head of a plug?
a. Basin wrench
b. Pipe wrench
c. Crescent wrench
d. Tap
123. Which of the following tool is used to
remove or tighten the head of a plug?
a. Basin wrench
b. Pipe wrench
c. Crescent wrench
d. Tap
124. What is the correct order of valves or devices
in a water service and building supply system?
a. Check valve, gate valve, water meter
b. Water meter, check valve, gate valve
c. Gate valve, check valve, water meter
d. Gate valve, water meter, check valve
124. What is the correct order of valves or devices
in a water service and building supply system?
a. Check valve, gate valve, water meter
b. Water meter, check valve, gate valve
c. Gate valve, check valve, water meter
d. Gate valve, water meter, check valve
125. A typical compression type tap is generally
made of what kind of valve?

a. Gate valve
b. Check valve
c. Globe valve
d. Butterfly valve
125. A typical compression type tap is generally
made of what kind of valve?

a. Gate valve
b. Check valve
c. Globe valve
d. Butterfly valve
126. Where do you use a crowfoot?

a. Vent piping system

b. Strom drainage system
c. Water supply system
d. Sanitary piping system
126. Where do you use a crowfoot?

a. Vent piping system

b. Strom drainage system
c. Water supply system
d. Sanitary piping system
127. Galvanized steel pipes are generally
measured by its ____.
a. Inside diameter
b. Outside diameter
c. Number of threads
d. Developed length
127. Galvanized steel pipes are generally
measured by its ____.
a. Inside diameter
b. Outside diameter
c. Number of threads
d. Developed length
128. The word P-trap is synonymous with?

a. Gooseneck
b. Drum trap
c. Bell trap
d. Full s trap
128. The word P-trap is synonymous with?

a. Gooseneck
b. Drum trap
c. Bell trap
d. Full s trap
129. What type of vent is used in conjunction with
loop vent?
a. Circuit vent
b. Individual vent
c. Looped vent
d. Unit vent
129. What type of vent is used in conjunction with
loop vent?
a. Circuit vent
b. Individual vent
c. Looped vent
d. Unit vent
130. Crimping is the process of ____ pipe.

a. Cutting
b. Measuring
c. Threading
d. Jointing fitting to a
130. Crimping is the process of ____ pipe.

a. Cutting
b. Measuring
c. Threading
d. Jointing fitting to a