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1. Which of the following plumbing code in USA does the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
was being patterned for?
A.Standard Plumbing Code
B.ASPE Code
C.Uniform Plumbing Code
D.International Plumbing Code
2. The appropriate sealant that will be used to cover void spaces between pipes and sleeves
through concrete floors in the ground
A.bitumen
B.epoxy
C.grease
D.putty
3. What is the shape for the signage for women's comfort room in order to aid visually impaired
women readilty determine whether a washroom is for men or women?
A.CIRCLE
B.RECTANGLE
C.TRIANGLE
D.SQUARE
4. What is the maximum height should a water closet have if it is intended for a disabled person.
A.0.40m
B.0.50m *
C.0.45m
D.0.35m
5. When shall the installation of plumbing equipment to supply building or structures from existing
water supply system only be allowed to?
A.If the water demand is inadequate
B.Whenever the water supply is scantity availbale
C.When there is always water in the main
D.When water is not available in the vicinity
6. What is the minimum dimension for a turning space in a water closet stall intended for disabled
persons?
A.2.00 m
B.1.20 m
C.1.00 m
D. 1.50 m
7. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located 23 meters or less
above the Fire Service connection?
A.3 inches
B.6 inches
C.5 inches
D.4 inches
8. When permitted by DENR, which of the following below is NOT used as a basis in determining the
type of the private sewage disposal system to be used?
A.SOIL POROSITY
B.GROUND WATER LEVEL
C.NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS
D.LOCATION
9. Where should the overflow pipe lead for overhead tank installed on buildings?
A.Soil stack
B.Scuppers
C.Storm drain
D.Gutter
10. What is the minimum horizontal clear dsitance from the septic tank to the property line of the
adjoining private property?
A.1.0 m
B.1.2 m
C.1.5 m
D.1.8 m
11. What installation standard is followed in joining plastic pipe and fittings by solvent cement?
A.ISO
B.ANSI
C.IAPMO
D.ASHRAE
12. Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of pipe should not be used
in the excreta drainage system?
A.vitrified clay pipe
B.hubless cast iron
C.galvanized wrought iron
D.none of these
13. What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction of a part of a large
and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole
system have been submitted or approved?
A.restraining order
B.partial permit
C.summon
D.evaluation sheet
14. What is the minimum diameter of vent pipe is allowed in the revised Code?
A.1 inch
B.1 1/4 inch
C.2 inch
D.1 1/2 inch
15. A kind of cleanout plugs that will be installed in case where raised heads may cause hazards to
passing personnel or vehicles.
A.depressed
B.countersunk
C.embedded
D.recessed
16. Who has the power to remove any member of the Board of Master Plumbers for neglect of duty,
incompetence, malpratice and unprofessional or dishonorable conduct?
A.President of the Philippines
B.Civil Service Commisioner
C.Chairman of PRC Commisioners
D.Commision on Appointments
17. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each vertical vent pipes
before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or vent stack?
A.invert of trap
B.air gap of fixture
C.water level inside the trap
D.highest flood level rim of fixture
18. What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member of the Board of
Master Plumbers?
A.Thirty years old
B.Twenty eight years old
C.Thirty two years old
D.Thirty five years old
19. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located more than 23
meters above the Fire Service connection?
A.3 inches
B.6 inches
C.5 inches
D.4 inches
20. What shape of signage is shown for mens showroom?
A.SQUARE
B.CIRCLE
C.TRIANGLE
D.RECTANGLE
21. What Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved after the third reading Rep. Act 1378
otherwise known as the Plumbing Law of the Philippines?
A.Third Congress
B.Sixth Congress
C.Second Congress
D.Fifth Congress
22. What type of PVC female screws for water piping is prohibited under the code?
A.Tapped
B.Job fabricated

C.Seamless
D.Schedule 20 screws
23. According to the Fire Code of the Philippines what is the required slope of all horizontal runs of
dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?
A.10%
B.20%
C.5%
D.2%
24. Under the Accessibilty Law, what is the minimum area of water closet stalls?
A.1.7 x 1.8 meters
B.2.0 x 2.0 meters
C.1.5 x 1.8 meters
D.1.2 x 2.0 meters
25. What is the maximum water pressure must standpipe fittings and connections must withstand to
when ready for service?
A.21 kg/cm²
B.34 kg/cm²
C.15 kg/cm²
D.8 kg/cm²
26. The following are the data required whenever a Registered Master Plumber sign the blueprint of
the building plan EXCEPT
A.Date of PRC registration
B.PTR date
C.Registration expiry date
D.none of these
27. What portion of the trap should the vent pipe opening will not go below from a soil or waste pipe?
A.slip joint
B.weir
C.sleeve
D.seal
28. Accordingto Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, what type of urinal should be provided for disabled
persons?
A.WALL-HUNG TYPE
B.PEDESTAL TYPE
C.TROUGH TYPE
D.NONE OF THESE
29. What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry standpipes shall be equipped
with?
A.three-way
B.two-way
C.four-way
D.one-way
30. The minimum requirement for the slope of horizontal drainage pipes between manholes is
A.2%
B.2 1/2%
C.3%
D.4%
31. In sizing the grease interceptors, four elements are being used. Two of these elements are
number of meals per peak hour and the waste flow rate. Whta are the other two elemets?

A.Slope and retention time

B.Storage factor and time of concentration
C.Retention time and storage factor
D.Percolation rate and time of concentration
32. For new, additional or altered plumbing installation not exceeding 20 units, the Building Code
stated that a Licensed Master Plumber could sign and affix his seal on the follwing engineering
documents except
A.Plumbing plan and layout
B.Design analysis and plans of the original installation
C.Isometric drawing
D.Guide specifications and bill of materials
33. For the hot and cold water distribution system, on what side should the hot water supply be
placed in combination fittings?
A.left
B.right
C.center
D.none of these
34. What is the minimum number of years of experience must a Registered Master Plumber be
before he can be a technical staff of a Building Office?
A.one year
B.three years
C.two years
D.five years
35. Except for plastic piping system, hot and cold water piping may be tested wtih ___
A.50 psi of the working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes
B.100 psi air for at least 10 minutes
C.35 psi air for at least 15 minutes
D.40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes
36. To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line each cleanout should be installed
A.in the direction of flow
B.opening upward
C.vertically above flow line
D.all of these
37. The Building Code stated that all dry standpipe outlets shall be equipped with valves having
substantial chains. What kind of valve is this?
A.Check valve
B.Globe valve
C.Gate valve
D.Ball valve
38. Which of the following is not considered as suds-producing fixture?
A.kitchen sink
B.bath tub
C.washing machine
D.bidet
39. What kind of concealed connections on fixtures that it is required to provide an access panel or
utility at least 0.30 meter in its least dimension for easy inspection and repair?
A.slip joint
B.ball and socket
C.hubless
D.flanged
40. Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line that is
A.equal to 2.0 meters
B.greater than 2.0 meters
C.less than 1.5 meters
D.none of these
41. Within how many days upon the approval of Rep. Act No. 1378 does it require to have a Board
Examiners for Master Plumbers formed?
A.Thirty days
B.Fortyfive days
C.Sixty days
D.Fifteen days
42. According to the Code, the desgign of roof gutters is based on the maximum roof area. What is
the shape of the gutter does the desgn table for storm sewer is being based to?
A.Circular
B.Restangular
C.Ovate
D.Semi-circular
43. What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge of sanitary sewage from
buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater directly into the nearest sanitary sewer main?
A.National Pollution Control Commission
B.Dept of Environment and Natural Resources
C.Department of Health
D.Department of Public Works
44. What is the maximum distance as where supports of vertical cast iron soil pipes are made?
A.every 3.0 m
B.every meter
C.every storey
D.every joint
45. In the water test of the entire plumbing system all openings should be tightly closed except at
A.producing cleanouts
B.highest opening
C.stack vent
D.bleeders
46. What is the minimum number of approved slip joints fittings may be used on the putlet side of the
trap?
A.three
B.two
C.none
D.one
47. If the discharge of a fixture or drain may contain solids or semisolids heavier than water that
would be harmful to the drainage system or cause stopaage within the system, where the
discharge must pass first?
A.Sand interceptor
B.Screen wire mesh
C.Wooden baffle
48. With what standard specification must all pipe materials must conform to?
A.Product Strandard of the Philippines
B.Interational Producers Standard
C.Philippine Standard Council
D.Department of Trade and Industry
49. Aside from galvanized steel, what is the other material for dry standpipe that the Building Code
allows?
A.PVC pipe
B.Wrought iron
C.PE pipe
D.Brass
50. For at least how many working days shall a required for inspection of the plumbing works be filed
before such inspection be intended?
A.7 working days
B.5 working days
C.3 working days
D.10 working days
51. What is the fee if an expired plumbing permit is renewed?
A.P 150.00
B.Equal to the original fee
C.Double of the original fee
D.1/2 of the original fee
52. Who is empowered to administer the provision of Rep. Act 1378?
A.Office of the President
B.Congress of the Philippines
C.The Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers
D.Professional Regulation Commision
53. If a septic tank has a compartment that exceed 3.7 m in length, what should be the additional
requirement?
A.An additional manhole
B.Increase the size of the leaching chamber
C.Increase the number of compartments
D.Baffle wall is added
54. What institution standart used as a reference for joining pipes?
A.ASSE
B.ASPE
C.ANSI
D.IAPMO
55. One of the Code of Ethics for Master Plumber states "Take advantage of a salaried ____
position to complete unfairly with a practicing Master Plumber." What is the missing word?
A.HIGHER
B.GOVERNMENT
C.PRIVATE
D.COMPETENT
56. If ever pipes are to pass through masonry by using pipe sleeves, how far must each pipe be
from each other?
A.Minimum of three diameters, center to center
B.Minimum of three diameters flushed from each hole
C.Minimum of 0.15 m on centers
D.Maximum of two diameters flushed from each hole
57. Under what law did plumbing became a duly recognized profession by the Philppine
government?
A.Nat'l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959
B.Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905
C.Jones Law of 1907
D.Republic Act 1378
58. Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, which of this subject was
originally split into two subject?
A.Practical Problems
B.Design And Installations
C.Plumbing Code
D.Plumbing Arithmetic
59. When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented?
A.between openings of vent pipes
B.between any two consecutive inlet levels
C.on stack vent
D.when serving two water closets at different levels
60. What should be done whenever a partition contains some piping and runs parallel to the floor
joist underneath?
A.Notching should be introduced into the joist
B.Adjust the joist to make it perpendicular with the direction of pipe
C.Space the joist wider to accommodate the pipe
D.Double the joist
61. A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical position
A.single hub
B.double hub
C.double tapped tee
D.all of these
62. Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?
A.Antonio Mansueto Sr.
B.Comelio G. Odvina
C.Jesus Tanghal Dera
D.Catalino C. Casupanan
63. Wet venting is applied whenever
A.there are 1 or 2 fixtures at every level
B.fixtures are of the same level
C.fixtures are not vented individually
D.none of these
64. How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water pressure in all floors of a
building that will be in accordance with the Building Code?
A.Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required
B.Equal to the total water supply fixture units
C.Twice the total demand per capita
D.Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses
65. Where practical, all pipes from fixtures shall be run in what direction with respect to the nearest
wall or building line?
A.offset
B.parallel
C.across
D.perpendicular
66. Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating equipment, water heater,
conditioning tank and similar equipment which require removal for servicing or replacement?
A.2 ft
B.1 m
C.5 ft
D.0.3 m
67. Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the main sewer shall discharge
into an approved water tight
A.septic tank
B.sump
C.cesspool
D.leaching tank
68. In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials should not be used
underground?
A.vitrified clay pipe
B.hubless cast iron
C.galvanized wrought iron
D.none of the above
69. NAMPAP is a professional organization of Registered Master Plumber under PRC. What is the
PRC accreditation number of NAMPAP?
A.10
B.14
C.18
D.12
70. In accordance to the Building Code, what must be provided in addition to septic tanks by building
located in areas where there is no sanitary sewerage system whenever they will dispose their
waste?
A.Baffle plate
B.Subsurface absorption filed
C.Imhoff tank
D.Settling chamber
71. What kind of septic tank is prohibited?
A.CONCRETE
B.STEEL
C.PLASTIC
D.WOODEN
72. What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that will read
"CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE"?
A.20mm
B.1/4inch
C.25mm
D.30mm
73. The following are grounds for non-issuance of the certificate of registration by the Board of
Master Plumbers EXCEPT
A.convicted by court for any criminal offense
B.of unsound mind
C.guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
D.failure to pay the required fees
74. To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep wells for the abstraction
of ground water will have to follow?
A.National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
B.National Standards for Drinking Water
C.Water Code of the Philippines
D.Code of Sanitation
75. Who among the Board Examiners is not a signatory to PRC Resolution 04 that request for the
adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines in 1999?
A.Imelda Perez
B.Aida Emely Luz
C.Fortunato Amosco
D.Jesus Pacheco
76. What is the nimimum floor area in every storey which is used for habitation, recreation, dining,
study of work and which has an occupiped load of not more than 20, wherein a standard
automatic extinguishing system is a
A.300 sq.m
B.200 sq.m
C.400 sq.m
D.500 sq.m
77. Which of the following could be omitted if the trap arm changes direction that does not exceed
90 degrees?
A.Wye
B.Cleanout
C.Long sweep
D.Combination of 1/8 bend and wye
78. What is the maximum allowable lead content of pipe and fitting for potable piping system?
A.0%
B.2%
C.5%
D.8%
79. Which of the following is a prohibited fixture inside a public toilet room?
A.faucet
B.drinking fountain
C.slop sink
D.bidet
80. Aside from Bell and Spigot, B & S in the code means
A.Ball and Socket
B.Browning and Smith
C.Butt and Soldered
D.Brown and Sharp
81. A plumbing permit shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work authorized therein
if not started for how many days?
A.30 days
B.45 days
C.100 days
D.365 days
82. Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the ___
A.lowest to the highest point
B.lowest to at least ground level
C.lowest to at least a 10-foot head
D.lowest to at least a 5-foot head
83. What is the minimum number of water closet in a floor level wherein you have to provide 1 water
closet for disabled persons as provided by Batas Pambansa Blg. 344? in excess of this number
you have to provide 2.
A.12
B.15
C.20
D.10
84. A stack, as defined in the code, is ___
A.the main vent
B.any vertical vent
C.the horizontal main of soil, waste, or vent stack
D.the vertical main of soil, waste, or vent piping that extends one or more stories
85. According to the Building Code of the Philippines what is the range in height above grade should
the Siamese fire department conncetion be installed?
A.30 cm to 1.2 m
B.60 cm to 1.5 m
C.80 cm to 1.8 m
D.50 cm to 1.0 m
86. For how many days shall the REvised National Plumbing Code will take effect following its
complete publication in the Official Gazette?
A.100 days
B.60 days
C.50 days
D.30 days
87. Which of the following is not included in a plumbing unit?
A.Water Meter
B.Floor Drain
C.Urinal
D.Laundry Tray
88. What is the masimum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on wet standpipes?
A.12 meters
B.23 meters
C.17 meters
D.25 meters
89. PD No. 1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in the practice of the
plumbing profession.What is PD No. 1185?
A.Accessibilty Law
B.Fire Code of the Philippines
C.Water Code of the Philippines
D.Code of Sanitation
90. Except on what fixture does the vent pipe opening from the soil or waste pipe must not be below
the weir of the trap?
A.lavatory
B.kitchen sink
C.bath tub
D.water closet
91. The cover of gravity tanks shall be vented using a screened
A.return bend pipe
B.upright pipe
C.horizontal nipple
D.all of these
92. How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise known as the National
Building Code limits the practice of Master Plumber?
A.20
B.10
C.5
D.50
93. In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and to have a convenient
access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee recess vertical clearance that will be
provided?
A.0.50 m to 0.80 m
B.0.60 m to 0.80 m
C.0.40 m to 0.70 m
D.0.60 m to 0.70 m
94. Who is the current chairman of the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber?
A.Fortunato Amosco
B.Virgilio Simbulan
C.Jessie Mariano
D.Valerin Maogila
95. In what year did NAMPAP was incorporated as a professional organization?
A.1935
B.1956
C.1946
D.1968
96. Which of the following is the primary basics for sizing vertical rainwater piping in the Revised
National Plumbing Code?
A.intensity of rainfall
B.wind direction
C.slope of roof
D.roof area
97. Aside from the number of fixture units connected to it, the size of the vent piping is determined
by its
A.number of inlets
B.length
C.discharge
D.loading
98. Where the number of water closets in a floor level exceeds 20, how many of these shall be
provided to the disabled persons?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
99. A type of drainage and venting system with universal branch line that is prohibited
A.single
B.dual
C.dependent
D.alternate
100. For a vertical drainage line that is installed to be truly in vertical position, what is the allowed
degeree of the branch to be used?
A.10
B.45
C.30
D.60
101. What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master Plumbing for the
adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines?
A.Res. No. 2
B.Res. No. 1378
C.Res. No. 4
D.Res. No. 962
102. Who is authorized to issue rules and regulations to carry into effect the objectives of Rep. Act
 1378?
A.Board of Master Plumbers
B.Congress of the Philippines
C.President of the Philippines
D.Professional Regulation Commision
103. What is the minimum allowable interval for the support of plastic pipes when installed vertically
A.2ft
B.5ft
C.1 meter
D.1.5 meter
104. Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from meteoric, surface or underground
sources?
A.National Water Resources Board
B.Department of Health
C.National Standards for Drinking Water
D.Department of Environment and Natural Resources
105. Who was awarded as the most outstanding Registered Master Plumber for the Year 2011?
A.Dave Vela
B.Alberto Azarcon
C.Alberto Cabael
D.Thelma Cardente
106. What is the minimum total net inlet area of roof deck drains on roof deck used as sun decks
and parking decks?
A.equal to the area of outlet pipe
B.equal to 4 times the area of outlet pipe
C.equal to 2 times the area of outlet pipe
D.equal to 1 1/2 times the area of outlet pipe
107. According to Art 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 what scope of work in plan preparation for new sanitary
installations with more than 20 units does a sanitary engineer differs with a Registered Master
Plumber?
A.Det. all drawings of septic tanks in the absence of disposal field
B.Sanitary plan, layout and details
C.Cost estimate
D.Isometric drawings of roughing in.
108. What kind of joint is not allowed in cast iron pipe?
A.Welded
B.Threaded
C.Soldered
D.Ball and Spigot
109. What is the name of the professional orginazation for the Registered Master Plumbers here in
the Philippines?
A.National Association of Master Plumbing of the Philippines
B.National Association of Master Plumbers of the Phillipines
C.National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
D.National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines
110. What is not needed to be installed when a combination standpipe system is installed in
accordance with the Fire Code?
A.dry standpipe
B.wet standpipe
C.sprinkler system
D.siamese connection
111. According to Rep. Act 1378 for at leasrt how many years must the appointee to the Board of
Master Plumbers must have been actively engaged in the trade of plumbing?
A.Ten years
B.Eight years
C.Two years
D.Five years
112. Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 actually allows a Registered Master Plumber to sign and seal plans
for new sanitary installations of more than twenty (20) plumbing units. Aside from being a
Registered Master Plumber what is the other requirement that you must have before you can
sign and seal it?
A.A registered engineer
B.An engineering graduate
C.Having a minimum experience of 5 years
D.A member of NAMPAP
113. In 1966- 1969, the Board of Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a curriculum for
Plumbing Engineering and approved by the Department of Education. What was the first school
that introduced the Plumbing Engineering curriculum?
A.Feati University
B.University of the Philippines
C.Mapua Institute of Technology
D.National University