JUNE 1998 BOARD EXAMINATION 1

Part 1: Utilities Jan. 27, 1998 (08:00 am -– 12 noon)

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only one answer for each
item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet provided. STRICLY NO
ERASURES ALLOWED. Use pencil no. 1 only.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Note: Items 1 to 50 = 1.8 points each
Items 51 to 55 = 2 points each

1. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent trap siphonage
and back pressure.
A. waste pipe C. soil pipe
B. vent pipe D. house trap

2. What is the size of supply valve for tank type water closet?
A. 3/4” C. 3/8”
B. 1/2” D. 1”

3. The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the trap arm.
A. 6 feet C. 4 feet
B. 5 feet D. 3 feet

4. A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in a straight pipe connection where the fitting’s both ends are threaded
inside
A. coupling reducer C. elbow reducer
B. bushing reducer D. tee reducer

5. A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of the battery.
A. yoke vent C. stack vent
B. circuit vent D. relief vent

6. 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. sump pump C. submersible pump
B. jet pump D. turbine pump

7. 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. reciprocation pump C. jack pump
B. sump pump D. centrifugal pump

8. 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. pressure reducing valve C. air volume control valve
B. vacuum breaker valve D. pressure relief valve

9. 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. storerooms C. a landing of an enclosed stairway
B. inside a mechanical/electrical room D. at any private room or rentable space
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10. Branch vents are required to have at least a slope 1/4” /feet. The purpose of which is:
A. for convenience in installing the pipe C. for purposes of economy
B. to facilitate air movement with lesser air D. to allow any waste to drain into the drain pipe
resistance

11. 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. reciprocating pump C. piston pump
B. centrifugal pump D. turbine pump

12. The maximum height of a fire service connection from the grade line is ______ cms.
A. 120 cms. C. 122 cms.
B. 130 cms. D. 102 cms.

13. 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. centrifugal pump C. jet pump
B. submersible pump D. turbine pump

14. The minimum height of fire service connection from the grade line is ____ cms.
A. 50 cms. C. 46 cms.
B. 100 cms. D. 35 cms.

15. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water distribution.
A. bell reducer C. elbow reducer
B. tee reducer D. coupling reducer

16. A fitting installed at a branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a horizontal waste branch.
A. 4”x2” Wye and 2 1/8” bend combination C. 4”x2” Tee
B. 4”x4” Tee D. 4”x4” Wye and 4 1/8” bend combination

17. What does PE pipe stands for?

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

18. The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water
A. water plumbing pipes C. hot or cold water line
B. water distribution pipes D. water supply pipes

19. Where are dampers installed to regulate the amount of cool air for an even distribution to outlets?
A. at the trunk ducts from the outlet
B. at a practical location at angles and elbows D. at the air boot fitting
C. at the branch supply duct as far as practical

20. What is the rating index of an airconditioning system which rates the unit for the number of BTU’s of heat
moved per watt of electrical input energy?
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A. Nominal Cooling Capacity (BTU/KCAL) C. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER)
B. Tons of Refrigeration (TR) D. Kilowatt per input (kW/Input)

21. What is the standard unit rating, used to describe the capacity of a cooling tower?
A. Gallons per minute C. Degree centigrade
B. Tons of refrigeration D. Horsepower

22. International standard ISO 4190.1 categorizes elevators into 5 categories. Category IV elevator is exclusively
for:
A. passenger use in which goods may be carried C. passenger elevator
B. goods accompanied by persons D. service elevator for goods only

23. Which of the following is a European brand of elevator?

A. Goldstar C. Dover
B. Koppel A.W. D. Otis

24. Which is a major component part of an escalator, which is the prime mover that drives the escalator parts?
A. bottom sprocket assembly C. helical geared motor with transmission reduction
B. geared hoist machine D. control system – programmable control unit

25. A hoisting hook of a minimum capacity of 2 tons is required to be installed at the ceiling of the machine
room right at the middle of the shaft. The purpose of this hook is an anchor to hoist the:
A. passenger car during operation D. hoist machine-motor assembly during
B. hoist machine-motor assembly operation
C. passenger car in case of emergency

26. What is an approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a
completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed to carry fault current
and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current?
A. cablebus C. wireways
B. busways D. electrical floor assemblies

27. What is the required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
over residential and commercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 volts to
ground?
A. 4,800 mm C. 4,600 mm
B. 4,500 mm D. 5,500 mm

28. What is the required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas, subjected to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential
property, and other land traversed by vehicular such as cultivated, grazing, forest and orchards?
A. 5,000 mm C. 6,500 mm
B. 5,500 mm D. 6,000 mm

29. A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of the conductors, the pulling-in or
the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and
thickness permitting the cutting and joining by standard threads.
A. busbars C. rigid steel conduit (RSC)
B. electrical metallic tubing (EMT) D. flexible metallic conduit (FMC)
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30. What is the nominal systems voltage used for the purpose of computing branch circuits and feeder loads?
A. 110/220 volts C. 125/250 volts
B. 115/230 volts D. 120/240 volts

31. A natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates from a shaft,
attached to a dynamo to produce electricity.
A. wind mill C. wind turbine generator
B. wind power D. wind power generator

32. A point in the electrical system where the electrical load of a given area is assumed to concentrate.
A. Panel load C. Electrical outlet
B. Panel board D. Load center

33. A type of alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to a peak, sinks to zero, drops
to a negative peak, and rises again to zero a number of times each second, depending on the frequency for
which the machine is designed.
A. two phase C. three phase
B. double phase D. single phase

34. A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted at right angles to each
other, and provided with separate external connections, current waves will be produced, and each of which will
be at its maximum when the other is at zero.
A. four phase C. single phase
B. two phase D. three phase

35. What is an energy source released during the splitting or fusing of atomic nuclei?
A. nuclear energy C. heat energy
B. electric magnetic induction energy D. solar energy

36. What is the minimum conductor size for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable?
A. 22 sq. m. C. 8 sq. m.
B. 30 sq. m. D. 14 sq. m.

37. What type of wire or cable with specifications as underground feeder and branch circuit cable single
conductor with operating temperature of either 60 or 75 degrees Centigrade?
A. USE C. UF
B. SIS D. TFE

38. What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture and Heat resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and
wet locations?
A. TW C. MTW
B. THHN D. THW

39. What is the allowed minimum size of conductor in sq. millimeter for a branch circuit for other loads other
than household ranges and cooking appliances but should have an ampacity sufficient of the load served?
A. 1.25 sq. mm. C. 2.0 sq. mm.
B. 3.5 sq. mm. D. 5.5 sq. mm.
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40. A material has a transmission coef. equal to 0.001. Compute for its TL.
A. 20 db C. 30 db
B. 50 db D. 40 db

41. What is the physical behavior for sound which when traveling forward in straight path changes direction as
it passes through different densities and causes the sound waves to bend?
A. Diffraction C. Transmission
B. Reflection D. Refraction

42. Compute for the frequency of sound if its wavelength is 2.00 m at a velocity of 28,500 fps.
A. 4,344.51 Hz C. 14,250 Hz
B. 57,000 Hz D. 0.00023 Hz

43. Determine the average transmission coef. (t) for a complex wall, 100 mm thick CHB with a single 3mm thick
glass window in it. The area of the CHB is 18.60 sq. m. and 1.86 sq. m. for the glass. Let 100mm CHB TL=46 db
and let 3mm glass TL=26 db.
A. t=0.036 C. t=0.0019
B. t=0.00012 D. t=0.00025

44. A wall has a total surface area of 20.46 sq. m. comprised of a 100 mm thick CHB with an area of 18.60 mts.
and an inscribed 3mm thick glass with an area of 1.86 mts. The Transmission Loss of the 100 mm CHB is ___db
while the 3mm glass is 26 db. Determine the average Transmission Loss of the complex wall.
A. TL=36.02 db C. TL=31.81 db
B. TL=28.32 db D. TL=44.25 db

45. What is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, microwave links, analog
and digital telephone systems, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling and similar devices?
A. Telecommunication system C. Conveyance system
B. Cable management system D. Information system

46. 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. On every hose bibb
B. On water supplies to pressurized tank
C. On the water service pipe near the source connection
D. On the main water distribution pipe near the water service

47. 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. Fire Department House Connection C. Dry Standpipe
B. Combination Standpipe D. Wet Standpipe

48. The term used to the main water pipe delivering potable water to a building is called
A. Water service pipe C. Main pipe
B. NAWASA D. Water utility pipe

49. 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?
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A. Choice in the system of water distribution
B. Insufficiency in the size of the water service and distribution pipe
C. Too many fixtures opened simultaneously
D. Use of PVC or other plastic pipes

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

A. 1 1/2” C. 1 1/4”
B. 1 3/4” D. 2”

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

A. 1 1/4” C. 1 1/2”
B. 1 3/4” D. 2”

52. The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is ___mm. diameter.
A. 51 mm (2”) C. 38 mm (1 1/2”)
B. 76 mm (3”) D. 64 mm (2 1/2”)

53. 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. Developed length of the vent pipe C. Slope of the drain pipe
B. Number of fixture unit D. Size of the drain pipe

54. 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. gate valve C. ball valve
B. angle valve D. globe valve

55. 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. 132 liters per minute C. 155 liters per minute
B. 112 liters per minute D. 126 liters per minute

56. A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle.
A. Elbow reducer C. Coupling reducer
B. Bushing reducer D. Tee reducer

57. 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. Relief vent C. Loop vent
B. Yoke vent D. Circuit vent

58. 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. carbon filtration C. ultraviolet radiation
B. aeration D. reverse osmosis
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59. What type of fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point solders or metal that
expands when exposed to heat to detect a fire? Such a detector is rated detecting heat between 135 to 197
degrees Fahrenheit to send a signal for fire mitigation.
A. Photoelectric detector C. Fixed temperature heat detector
B. Rate of rise heat detector D. Infrared flame detector

60. What is a GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding 3 inches?
A. Nipple C. Union
B. None of the three D. Coupling

61. 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. Pressure relief valve C. Pressure reducing valve
B. Pressure reducer D. Pressure regulator

62. 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. Over loaded fixture unit in the soil stack C. Wrong choice of vent type
B. Change in the atmospheric pressure in the pipe D. Inadequate drain pipe

63. 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. submersible pump C. jack or piston pump
B. jet pump D. reciprocating pump

64. Which of the following locations DO NOT require installation of a clean out?
A. At every branch interval of a soil stack
B. Any horizontal waste or soil pipe exceeding 15 meters
C. Any change in direction of a soil branch 22.5 degrees and over
D. At every end of every soil branch

65. Which in the list is NOT a standard commercial size of GI pipe for water supply?
A. 2 1/2” diameter C. 4” diameter
B. 3” diameter D. 5” diameter

66. 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. tail piece C. clean out
B. branch D. stub out

67. 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. check valve C. globe valve
B. ball valves D. angle valve

68. 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. 110 liters C. 120 liters
B. 100 liters D. 140 liters
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69. What is a type of Parking Management System, which may use two types of vehicular deterrent either
articulated arm type or straight beam type? This system may either be activated by means of a radio frequency
remote control, push button switch, photo cell, magnetic loop or access control readers to remove such
deterrent along the path of the vehicle. In more sophisticated system, this may use interlinked computers for
data information and processing. Figure BO 04.99-01 illustrates this type of Parking Management System.
Identify this type of parking management system.
A. Automated Barrier system C. Automated Gate system
B. Automated Roll-up and Roll-down door system D. Automated retractable pillar system

70. It is customary that each fixture requires a trap. An exception allows the fixtures in a series of washbasins,
laundry trays, or sinks maybe interconnected to a single trap. How many fixtures are allowed to be
interconnected to a single trap?
A. Two C. Three
B. Five D. Four

71. The presence of a Fire Service Connection represents that the fire fighting systems of a building is equipped
with a:
A. Dry standpipe C. Wet standpipe
B. Automated sprinkler system D. Fire pump

72. What is the general term applied to the pipes and fittings, which can exclusively be used for cold water lines
for potable main distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system? The pipes and fittings come in
standard sizes of 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1-1/4” 1-1/2” and 2” in diameter. The pipe comes in coil or roll. It is
manufactured in black and passes ASTM D3309 and ISO 161/1.
A. Polythelyne pipes and fittings C. Plastic Extrusion pipes and fittings
B. Polyethylene pipes and fittings D. Polybutylene pipes and fittings

73. Which of the following pipes is least popular and NOT recommended for use as potable water distribution
pipe?
A. Galvanized steel pipes C. UPVC pipes
B. Asbestos pipes D. PB pipes

74. Plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment that have water supply are required to have a cut-off valve
installed in the service piping. Which of the following is a cut-off valve?
A. Globe valve C. Ball valve
B. None of the three D. Gate valve

75. What is the minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source?
A. 102 mm (4”) diameter C. 51 mm (2”) diameter
B. 64 mm (2-1/2”) diameter D. 76 mm (3”) diameter

76. Which of the following pipes is NOT used as water service pipe?
A. Fiber cement pipes C. PB pipes
B. Galvanized steel pipes D. UPVC pipes

77. The minimum height of a dry standpipe outlet from the floor line is:
A. 61 cms. C. 68 cms.
B. 73 cms. D. 55 cms.
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78. Water hammering is most prevalent around quick-closing valves such as ball cocks and washing machine
valves. What device is used to prevent water hammering by diminishing the water force present in the water
distribution system by installing the device close to the supply pipe of a fixture or in long straight run?
A. Air chamber C. Pressure relief valve
B. Pressure regulator D. Air volume control

79. A rule of thumb in sizing an individual vent:

A. Vent size is at least 1/2 the fixture unit but not less the required minimum whichever is larger.
B. Vent size is at least 1/2 the drain it serves but not less than the required minimum whichever is larger.
C. Vent size is at least equal to the branch or trap diameter it serves whichever is smaller but not less than the
required minimum whichever is larger.
D. Vent size is at least 1/2 the developed length of the stack it vents but not less than the required minimum
whichever is larger.

80. What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central airconditioning system, is used to dehumidify and cool
the airstream injected into the conditioned space?
A. Fan coil unit C. Evaporator
B. Air handling unit D. Chiller unit

81. When providing space for elevator landing for a single bank, as a general rule for non-residential buildings
such as offices, hotels and hospitals, the floor landing fronting the elevator should at least be:
A. 1.3 times more than the elevator car depth C. 1.7 times more than the elevator car depth
B. 1.5 times more than the elevator car depth D. twice times more than the elevator car depth

82. A type of elevator control system that enables recording calls from landings even when the car is in use.
When the car is free or running down, it answers calls starting from the highest floor, and so on while
descending. When the car is in use and running up calls will be satisfied once the ascending ride is over and car
lowers. From the inside the car, controls are memorized and executed in sequence order, both rising and
lowering.
A. Collective selective control, in two directions C. Up collective control
B. Down collective control

83. A type of control system of an elevator that enables recording calls from landing even when the car is in use.
When the car is free or running up, it answers calls starting from the lowest floor, and so on while ascending.
When the car is in use and running down calls will be satisfied once the descending ride is over and car moves
up. From the inside the car, controls are memorized and executed in sequence order both rising and lowering.
A. Single push button control C. Collective selective control, in two directions
B. Up Collective control D. Down collective control

84. A safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by
grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely.
A. Safety gear C. Safety Shoe
B. Magnetic brake D. Governor

85. When planning a multiple system of elevator layout where 4 or more elevators are arranged in banks, the
bank should be arranged:
A. back against back C. side by side
B. right angle to each other (L shaped) D. one in front of the other

86. The nominal size of an escalator, a measurement of the escalator’s width like those of the Japanese brand is:
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A. 1120 mm C. 980 mm
B. 800 mm D. 760 mm

87. In the following list are the standard speeds of electric traction type passenger elevators for low to medium
rise buildings. Which in the list is NOT a standard speed?
A. 75 meters per minute C. 60 meters per minute
B. 90 meters per minute D. 105 meters per minute

88. What type of dampers is installed at supply ducts, which are electro-mechanically activated by a building
automation system to close in case of a detected fire within the area?
A. Smoke dampers C. Adjustable locking dampers
B. Batterfly valve dampers D. Balancing dampers

89. What general rule is used as a guide for an initial estimate per Ton of Refrigeration (TR) per sq. mts? Of a
standard room of normal condition without external solar heat gain and excessive internal heat gain? It is on
the understanding that further heat gain calculation is needed for a precise capacity.
A. 16 to 18 sq. mt. per TR C. 12 to 14 sq. mt. per TR
B. 25 to 27 sq. mt. per TR D. 30 to 34 sq. mt. per TR

90. The nominal size of an escalator, a measurement of the escalator’s step like those of the Japanese brand is:
A. 1150 mm C. 900 mm
B. 1100 mm D. 1000 mm

91. As per International Standard and EN 81.1 code, the following are the standard criteria for the design of a
machine room of an electric passenger elevator. Which in the list is inconsistent to the code?
A. Piping or duct belonging to other system should not run through the machine room.
B. Opening between the machine room and the shaft must be fully opened to allow easy access.
C. Ventilation must be sufficient to maintain an indoor temperature between 5 to 40 degrees centigrade.
Otherwise mechanical means of ventilation or airconditioning shall be installed.
D. Only the hoist machine-motor assembly and control panel and auxiliary equipment for fire fighting and
detectors are allowed inside.

92. The standard installation for escalator not exceeding 4.50 meters floor to floor height or supported at two
points, where the escalator’s truss abut to the structural beam supporting the escalator is:
A. The side of the escalator’s truss is bolted to the size face of the building’s structural beam.
B. The top chord of the truss is with a steel angle.
C. A sub beam supports the bottom chord of the escalator’s truss.
D. The bottom chord of the truss is resting on a corbel of the building’s structural beam.

93. The location of the control system or the “computer brain” of the escalator is:
A. at the machine room at the lowest floor C. adjacent to the drive motor
B. at the escalator machine room D. at the machine room at the highest floor

94. The main purpose of the pit of the elevator shaft is to allow a space for the:
A. car’s over-run C. car to be stalled for maintenance
B. car buffer and idler sheave D. counter weight and buffer

95. Figure BO 05.99-03 shows the basic component parts of a solar water heater such as that as manufactured
by “Solahart”, Chamber 11 is the storage of hot water. Chamber 3 is the entry of heated water from the solar
panels 9 and 10. What is part no. 4, which is a vital part of a solar water heater to keep the heat in and keep the
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cold out?
A. polyurethane foam insulation C. thick ceramic glass outsulation
B. thick aluminum insulation D. expanded polythelyne foam insulation

96. The packaging and assembly of an elevator as it arrives on site is:

A. Fully knockdown and assembled
B. Arrives as a complete package unit and installed as a complete unit
C. Knockdown by major component part and assembled by component
D. Labor intensive assembly and installation

97. International Standard ISO 4190.1 categorizes elevators use into 5 categories. Category III elevator is
exclusively for:
A. goods accompanied by persons C. passengers only
B. service lifts for goods only D. transport of beds

98. What major component part functions to cool the condenser unit in a central airconditioning system?
A. Chiller C. Fan and motor
B. Air handling unit D. Cooling tower

99. Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three points. Which
switch combination is to be used?
A. Single pole switch at start, 3-way switch at midpoint and single pole switch at end
B. Double pole switch at start, 3-way switch at midpoint and 3-way switch at end
C. 3-way switch at start, 2-way switch at midpoint and double pole at end
D. 3-way switch at start, 4-way switch at midpoint and 3-way switch at end

100. A type of cable which is a factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors, with or without
associated bare or covered grounding conductor under a non-metallic sheath; approved for installation in cable
trays, in raceways, or where supported by a messenger wire. This cable is highly recommended for use in
industrial establishments where the conditions of ready access for maintenance and supervision is a
requirement and facilitates qualified persons to service the installation.
A. Shielded nonmetallic-sheathed cable type SNM
B. Non-metallic sheathed cable type NM
C. Power and control tray cable type TC
D. Flat cable assemblies type FC

101. What type of wire and cables with a trade name as Heat Resistant Rubber with maximum operating
temperature of 75 degrees centigrade used for dry location?
A. RH C. RHH
B. RUH D. RHW

102. Which light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high illumination
levels for detailed work such as needle work?
A. Fluorescent lamp C. Metal halide
B. High pressure sodium D. Low pressure sodium

103. A transformer connection required in some localities where a three-phase power is required from a
two-phase system. In this case, the special taps must be provided on the secondary side.
A. Scott connection – Two phase to three phase C. Y-Y for lighting and power
B. Special connection – Two phase to three phase D. Scott connection – Three phase to two phase
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104. What type of building wire has a trade name as Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic with a maximum operating
temperature of 60 degrees centigrade and applied for dry and wet location?
A. THW C. THWN
B. TW D. THHN

105. What is the allowable ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on an ambient temperature of 30
degrees centigrade, with a 2.0 sq. mm. in cross-sectional area in size, but no more than three conductors in a
raceways type TW?
A. 20 amperes C. 10 amperes
B. 30 amperes D. 15 amperes

106. What is the maximum horizontal range between two ore more air terminals for lightning arrest for effective
disaster prevention in buildings?
A. 7500 mm to 9000 mm C. 10000 mm to 12000 mm
B. 5000 mm to 6000 mm D. 6000 mm to 7600 mm

107. What type of building wire has a trade name as Heat Resistant Thermoplastic with a maximum operating
temperature of 90 degrees centigrade and best suited for dry locations?
A. THW C. THWN
B. TW D. THHN

108. An outline as shown in Figure BO 07.99-02 shows wiring diagrams of a panel board. If the main power
supply and wiring system is a 110/220 volt line, which wiring diagram resembles that of the panel board?
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 1

109. A situation where a pilot light inside a switch is lit to guide a person in the dark. The small pilot light inside
the switch turns off when switching the lighting fixture. What type of switch is best recommended for this
purpose?
A. Dimmer switch C. Glow switch
B. Appellation switch D. Illuminated switch

110. Which of the following statements is best suited for a Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground
installation in buildings?
A. PVC is allowed for underground use provided that it is encased in no less than 75 mm of concrete.
B. PVC is allowed for as long as both burial depth of no less than 460 mm and concrete encasement is provided.
C. PVC is not allowed for underground use despite concrete encasement.
D. PVC is allowed for underground use under building slab provided that it is of a burial depth of no less than
460 mm.

111. Which is the allowable ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on an ambient temperature of 30
degrees centigrade, with a 22 sq. mm. cross sectional area in size, and not more than three conductors in a
raceway type USE?
A. 65 amperes C. 45 amperes
B. 85 amperes D. 110 amperes

112. An air terminal for lightning arrest is distanced at 7600 mm. What must be the least height of the air
terminal above the building part being protected for disaster prevention?
A. 550 mm B. 700 mm
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C. 600 mm D. 850 mm

113. What is the standard color-coding for grounding conductor?

A. yellow C. black
B. white D. red

114. What is the term applied to sound should the frequency be higher than 20,000 hertz?
A. radio waves C. ultrahertz
B. gamma waves D. ultrasound

115. What effective method can be employed to reduce direct noise, which is transmitted airborn, for noise
reduction within a space?
A. Install absorbent materials within the wall of the enclosure
B. Placement of a functional screen between the source and the listener
C. Use of flexible mountings and connections between equipment and its foundation
D. Isolate the base foundation of the equipment

116. A unit of acoustic absorption equivalent to the absorption by one square root of a perfect absorber.
A. hertz C. sabin
B. decibel D. sound absorption coef

117. What method is the first defense from external noise by site selection and site planning for a quiet internal
acoustic environment?
A. Using non-sensitive parts of the building as barriers
B. Positioning of openings away from the noise source
C. Use of noise insulating building envelope
D. Avoiding zones of directional sound

118. Compute for the velocity of sound if its wavelength is 1.50 m at a frequency of 1,500 Hz.
A. 0.00328 fps C. 7,380 fps
B. 3048.7 fps D. 304.87 fps

119. Which of the following statements does NOT describe velocity of sound correctly?
A. If the temperature in a room increases, the speed of sound also increases.
B. Changes in pressure at controlled density have virtually no effect on the speed of sound.
C. Sound travels slightly slower in moist air than in dry air because moist air contains a greater number
of lighter molecules.
D. The product of the wavelength and frequency is equal to the speed of propagation of the sound wave.

120. A perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of energy per unit area perpendicular
to the direction of propagation.
A. intensity
B. pitch
C. harmonic constitution
D. loudness

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