PRACTICE PROBLEM SET 31 9. Distribution boxes ______. 17. The primary purpose of a septic tank is to 25.

17. The primary purpose of a septic tank is to 25. It is a letter/number designation assigned to
1. The quantity of sewage flow from a single-family A. Should be used only when specifically ______. each type of fixture.
dwelling per person is _____ gpd. required by code A. Distribute raw sewage to the leaching field A. Fixture label
A. 150 B. Are required by many codes B. Vent doors to atmosphere B. Fixture schedule
B. 75 C. Offer practically no advantages C. Chemically treat raw sewage C. Fixture ID
C. 100 D. All of these D. Act as settling tank D. Item number/letter
D. 50
10. A covered pit with an open-jointed or perforated 18. The absorption area to be provided for an 26. What pipe is represented by a line consisting of a
2. The minimum distance between a cesspool and a lining into which raw sewage is discharge is called individual residence containing three bedrooms series of short dashes?
water supply line, as noted in Table 7, is? a_____. with a percolation rate of three minutes is A. Vent pipe
A. 20 A. Seepage pit recommended to be ____. B. Drain pipe
B. 100 B. Septic tank A. 400 sq.ft C. Vacuum pipe
C. 15 C. Cesspool B. 300 sq.ft D. Gas pipe
D. Not recommended as a substitute for a septic D. None of these C. 200 sq.ft
Tank D. 100 sq.ft 27. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with
11. A wye fitting has a catalog designation of 4 x 3 x a solid line?
3. Who originally proposed using drainage fixture 1 tee. What does the second number 3, indicate? 19. A vertical pipe that carries away clear water A. Vacuum pipe
units to represent a fixture’s load producing effect A. Size of the branch waste from equipment and nonsanitary fixtures is B. Fire protection pipe
on the plumbing system? B. Number of threads called a ____. C. Drain pipe
A. F. M. Dawson C. Upstream size of main A. Water stack D. Hot water recirculating pipe
B. Roy B. Hunter D. Downstream size of main B. Sanitary stack
C. H.Manning C. Waste stack 28. According to the IPC, above what temperature
D. F. Muños 12. Which common formula for calculating flow in D. Soil stack can you consider as hot water?
pipes is meant for open-channel flow? A. 212 0F
4. What approximate percentage of new home A. Chezy 20. Centerlines are always used to indicate the B. 120 0F
construction employs a septic tank/soil B. Manning center of the object. At most, you will find these as C. 60 0C
absorption sewage disposal system? C. Hazen and William lines sued to show the center of a circular object. D. Above room temperature
A. 25% D. Warcy-Weisbach What is this line made of?
B. 30% A. Successive short dashes 29. These are dark and thick lines that indicates an
C. 20% 13. What is the maximum length of a pipe having B. Successive long dashes object such as wall. These are the lines you will
D. 15% threads on both ends such that it can be called a C. Alternating long and two short dashes see when used to indicate the foundation and
nipple? D. Alternating long and short dashes walls in the building as drawn in the plane.
5. The recommended septic tank capacity for a five- A. 12 inches A. Outline
bedroom home is ___? B. 8 inches 21. What drafting symbol can be used when a riser B. Object line
A. 1,250 C. 15 inches diagram becomes too long to fit on a single page? C. Building line
B. 1000 D. 10 inches A. A double bar D. Boundary line
C. 750 B. A match line
D. 900 14. The generally accepted pressure in a sanitary C. A direction arrow 30. Where is the best place to begin drawing a
drainage system is ______. D. A footnote sanitary waste and vent riser diagram?
6. The first step in the design of a subsurface soil A. + / - 1 inch of water column A. At the farthest point downstream on the main
absorption sewage disposal system is? B. + / - 0.1 inch of water column 22. What pipe is represented on drawings with B. From the fixture down to the main sanitary
A. Determine whether the soil is suitable for the C. + / - 10 inch of water column alternating long and short dashes? waste pipe
absorption of the septic effluent D. + / - 100 inches of water column A. Drain pipe C. At the end of every outlet
B. Calculate the fixture unit load to be served B. Hot water pipe D. From the top of the vent stack down to the
C. As certain the code requirements 15. The drain lines for distributing the effluent from C. Vent pipe septic vault
D. Determine the area required for the disposal the septic tank should be spaced no greater than D. Cold water pipe
Field ____ apart. 31. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan
A. 12 ft 23. These lines are thin and dark and are having a series of dashes with letter V separating
7. If a small amount of pipe exists between the B. 6 ft constructed with units of one long dash, followed by the dashes?
threads of a pipe it is called a short nipple. Its C. 9 ft two short dashes. These lines indicate the scope of A. Vacuum pipe
other name is? D. 3 ft movement of a part has like showing the path a B. Vinyl pipe
A. Shoulder door will follow when opened. C. Vacant pipe
B. Coupling 16. The retention period of sewage in a septic tank A. Phantom lines D. Vent pipe
C. Pipette should be _____. B. Object lines
D. Close nipple A. 12 hrs C. Leader Lines 32. These are thin, solid lines that provide a stopping
B. 6 hrs D. Extension lines point for the pointed ends of dimension lines.
8. Sewage pit connecting piping _____. C. 24 hrs A. Extension line
A. Should be laid at a minimum grade of 2 D. 36 hrs 24. On what point of the pipe cross-section is the B. Leader line
percent pipe’s elevation always referred to? C. Phantom line
B. Must be 6 inches in diameter minimum A. Bottom of the pipe D. Object line
C. Cesspool B. Center of the pipe
D. None of these C. Invert
D. Top of the pipe
33. These pipes are represented in plumbing plans 41. In the change of direction of waste piping from 47. Which of the following supply pipe materials 55. Which of the following plumbing materials is
with a moderate dash, three short dashes and a vertcal to horizontal a long sweep or which could resist water hammer and is good for most susceptible to damage from water that
moderate dash. combination is utilized. From that point on the alkaline water? contains calcium carbonate?
A. Vacuum pipe change of direction, it is recommended no to A. PE pipe A. Copper
B. Hot water recirculating pipe install any branch within the distance of 10 times B. cPVC pipe B. Cast iron
C. Compressed air pipe the diameter of the horizontal pipe. What is the C. Copper C. PB
D. Fire protection pipe reason behind why a branch should not be D. Galvanized pipe D. B.I
introduced?
34. Thin solid lines with arrowheads on each ends A. Due to the presence of hydraulic pump 48. Aside from lavatory, what is the other common 56. Which of the water closets is the most efficient,
that will indicate the measurement of the object. B. To prevent the spilling out of waste into the fixture that is provided with overflow? the quietest and the most expensive of the water
A. Dimension line branch A. Slop sink closets?
B. Instructional line C. It is the portion where most of the blockage B. Bathtub A. Siphon jet
C. Directional line occurs C. Urinal B. Siphon action
D. Meridian line D. To discharge the occurrence of blow-off D. Kitchen sink C. Reverse trap
D. Washdown
35. These pipes are shown as a series of units 42. What is the name of the tool used to remove pits 49. When fixtures are constructed of pervious
consisting of a long dash and two short dashes. or rough surfaces from valve or faucet seats? materials, what specific condition is not 57. What type of water closet whose trap is found at
A. Vent pipe A. Seat planning tool permitted? the front of the bowl and the bowl flushed by
B. Hot water pipe B. Seat reamer tool A. They must not crumble easily as pervious small streams of water running down from the
C. Cold water pipe C. Seat dressing tool materials absorb water and may enhance rim?
D. Drain pipe D. Seat driver brittleness A. Reverse trap
B. These fixtures must not be left uncleaned. B. Washdown
36. Usually this is the thickest line in the drawing 43. In its operation, the gate valve uses a gate to C. They must not be dare. Instead linings must be C. Siphon jet
that is made up of uniform dashes and ends with stop the flow within the pipe whereas the ball valve laid on the surfaces. D. Siphon action
arrowheads. uses a ball. What is being used by a butterfly valve D. They must not have waste outlets that can
A. Object lines to stop the flow? retain water 58. What has been accomplished when a bead of
B. Leader lines A. Compression seat solvent cement shows around the plastic fitting in
C. Cutting lane lines B. Impeller 50. Aside from letting excess water escape below the the plastic pipe fittings?
D. Extension lines C. Butterfly flood level rim of the fixture, what is the other A. That the proper amount of solvent cement
D. Disc purpose of the overflow? was used in making the joint
37. What symbol that commonly appear on a A. Serves as a vent to the fixture B. That the pipe and fitting need to be twisted or
domestic water riser diagram are not necessary 44. Why are the tank type water closets seldom used B. Facilitate in the removal of foreign matter turned around to have complete coverage
to show on a sanitary riser? in public toilet rooms? C. To maintain the depth of trap seal C. An improper jointing was made
A. Direction arrow A. The use flush valve is preferred as it will not D. Protect against self-siphonage D. That there is an excessive use of solvent
B. Elevation marking occupy a larger space compared to closets with Cement
C. Centerline tanks 51. What fitting will be used in a water supply line if
D. Numbering of fixtures B. Because of the longer time needed to refill the it is used to join two pipes of different materials 59. Approximately how much amount of lead will be
tank after each flushing that would eventually generate corrosion? poured on a 4 inch cast iron joint?
38. A type of line used to show the location of a C. Maintenance is a factor in dealing with tank A. Torque wrench A. 2 lbs
recessed object in the plan and is made of short type of water closets B. Adjustable wrench B. 4 kgs
and thick dashes D. Tank breakage is a common problem C. Offset wrench C. 4 lbs
A. Cutting plane lines encountered in tank type closets used in public D. Monkey wrench D. 2 kgs
B. Hidden lines
C. Recessed lines 45. Which of the two pipes when used on the same 52. What is the only tool used to assemble no-hub 60. A reinforced concrete pipe and vitrified clay pipe
D. Invisible lines line would react chemically and eventually cause pipe and fittings? are examples of a stone based piping. Which of the
corrosion? A. Torque wrench following is also referred as stone based pipe?
39. What is the name of the washer that seals the A. Galvanized iron and Brass pipes B. Adjustable wrench A. Fiberglass pipe
bottom of a lavatory bowl? B. Galvanized iron and PVC C. Offset wrench B. Cast iron pipe
A. Mack washer C. Copper and Galvanized Iron pipes D. Monkey wrench C. Black Iron pipe
B. Delta washer D. Copper and Brass Pipes D. ABS pipe
C. Cushion washer 53. What joint of pipe is being made if the pipe ends
D. Compression washer 46. What type of faucet is now most often used on is being beveled? 61. What must bathtubs be provided when recessed
plumbing fixtures? A. Welded joint into the finished walls?
40. What type of water closet that has a small hole A. Swivel type B. Solder joint A. They must have waterproof joints
in the bottom that delivers water into the trap? B. Swing type C. Sweat joint B. A drum trap must be provided
A. Reverse trap water closet C. Compression type D. Compression joint C. Sufficient space for other fixtures
B. Siphon jet water closet D. Wheel type D. A sufficient leg and elbow room
C. Washdown closet 54. What type of joint is used if one end of the pipe
D. Siphon action water closet is flared?
A. Solder joint
B. Welded joint
C. Sweat joint
D. Compression joint
62. To prevent the cast iron from breaking unevenly, 69. Which of the following is a type of joint that is 75. Which of the following gives the correct 82. What is the main reason why the use of brass as
what support must be considered before the pipe not used in joining copper pipes? classification of bends? a piping material became less popular?
is cut? A. Threaded A. By the diameter of the bend and by the radius of A. It is a very expensive piping material
A. Support the pipe on its entire length B. Brazed the curve B. It is not recommended in most plumbing
B. Use a miter box C. Flared B. By the degree of turn and by radius of the curve codes.
C. Place supports at the end of pipe length D. Soldered C. By the degree of turn and by the diameter of the C. Because it contains lead.
D. Lay the pipe on a board of wood or mount of bend D. Unavailability of some of its alloy.
Earth 70. The overflow passageway from a fixture must be D. By the radius of the curve and by the amount of
connected to what portion of the plumbing sweep 83. What is the term used for a tee that enters the
63. What is the main problem in using copper pipes system? straight through section of the fitting on a
especially when it will be used together with A. Into the vent stack 76. In what condition does the PVC pipe become downward curve?
other pipe materials? B. On the inlet side of the fixture trap brittle? A. Sweep
A. Kinking C. On the outlet side of the fixture trap A. Exposed to too much heat B. Drainage pattern
B. Catalysis D. Into the drain B. When exposed to sudden change in C. Take off
C. Electrolysis temperature D. Bend
D. Cavitations 71. Why is that annealed copper should be used for C. When it is not used for a longer duration
underground installation? D. In cold weather 84. Straight tees are used in what section of the
64. What may happen if a cold or damp ladle is A. Being a hard copper, it is an ideal material for DWV system?
plunged into a pot of lead? underground installation 77. What is the symbol or designation given to a A. Septic tank
A. The lead will explode B. Annealed copper are highly resistant to standard weight cast iron pipe? B. Sewer line
B. The ladle will stick to the lead corrosion and other chemical reactions that is A. B.I C. Vent
C. The lead will solidify common to occur for underground installations B. SW D. Drainage
D. The lead will not be homogeneous thus it will C. Ease in making repairs for such piping made C. SV
not stick to the joint underground D. C.I 85. What is the greatest advantage of using DWV
D. It could handle the stresses and forces plastic pipe and fittings for residential sanitary
65. Which of the following is the best method of encountered in underground applications 78. What fitting is used when it is necessary to system?
cutting cast iron soil pipe that is rigidly in place? replace a section of soil pipe or install a fitting into A. Ease in installation
A. Hacksaw 72. Where must a vent pipe be connected to a an existing pipeline? B. Accessibility of materials
B. Grinder horizontal soil or waste pipe? A. Kafer fitting C. Resistance to deposit formation
C. Hammer and chisel A. At the underside of the pipe B. Sovent system fitting D. Lightweight compared to other pipes
D. Soil pipe cutter B. At the invert of the soil or waste pipe C. Reducer
C. At the side of the soil pipe D. offsets 86. In sprinkler system, what is the common type of
66. Flux compound is applied at the joint when D. Above the centerline of the soil or waste pipe joint used wherein a special coupling is used to
soldering copper pipes. What is the main function 79. When are 1/8 offsets generally used? connect the two ends?
of flux compound in the soldering process? 73. Which of the following gives the correct A. Used to carry the soil or waste lines past A. Welded joint
A. To lessen the expansion of copper when heat classification of bends? obstruction B. Rolled joint
is applied during the soldering process A. By the diameter of the bend and by the radius B. Used in change of direction from branch C. Flanged coupling
B. To enable the solder to penetrate the joint of the curve drains to building main drain D. Bolted joint
completely B. By the degree of turn and by radius of the C. Used when the side takeoff is smaller than the
C. To stop the formation of slag on the inside of curve through section 87. This method of joining the pipe is sometimes
the pipe C. By the degree of turn and by diameter of the D. Used to carry horizontal soil or waste lines referred to as a mechanical joint. What type of
D. To prevent the entry of the soldering lead into bend whenever there is a change in direction joint is this?
the interior of the pipe D. By the radius of the curve and by the amount A. Butt joint
of sweep 80. Which of the following fitting should not be used B. Flanged joint
67. What happens when moist air is trapped in a within a sanitary installation? C. Welded joint
horizontal vent pipe? 74. In what way is a compression joint similar to a A. 1/4 bend D. Soldered joint
A. Lead to the creation of vacuum spaces slip joint in copper piping? B. Double branch tapped tee
B. Being dense, the plumbing system is disturbed A. Both use a washer and lock nut to achieve a C. Double branch straight tee 88. What is the minimum size of cast iron soil pipe
C. Can block the passage of warm air into the tight joint D. Increaser being manufactured for use in a DWV system?
system B. Both are applicable to annealed copper tubing A. 1 and 1/2 inches
D. Can cause corrosion on the pipe C. Both have flared ends which will be 81. Combination wye and 1/8 bends are used to B. 2 inches
compressed using slip nuts make changes of direction of how many degrees? C. 4 inches
68. Which of the non-ferrous pipe material is the D. Both use a threaded nut in compression to A. 45 degrees D. 3 inches
most popular material for use in the plumbing form a joint B. 22.5 degrees
system? C. 67.5 degrees 89. Both the sanitary cross and straight cross are
A. Copper D. 90 degrees used in the piping system, however they are not
B. Aluminum permitted to be used in?
C. Galvanized iron A. Drainage line
D. Brass B. Ventilation system
C. Horizontal line piping
D. Sewer line
90. What is the system used in correlating the many 97. This is often referred to as the starting point of a Answer key:
metal alloys and is indicated in pipes for the storm water drainage system?
identification of the users? A. Ridge of roof
A. Unified Numbering System B. Roof drain
B. Universal Numbering System C. Valley of root
C. International Numbering System D. Gutter
D. Systeme Internationale
98. What is the opening in a plumbing fixture that
91. Aside from being used in testing a system for allows waste to escape into the sanitary waste
leaks, what is the other use of a test tee? system?
A. Used as a permanent cleanout A. Overflow
B. Used as a reserve fitting B. Drain
C. Used as an accessory to the ventilation system C. Trap
D. Used as floor drain D. Vent

92. What precaution should be taken when pliers are 99. A soft copper tubing is known as annealed
needed to loosen a chrome swing spout lock nut? copper. What is the name given to a hard copper
A. Do not apply too much pressure on the plier. tubing?
B. Wrap round nuts with adhesive tape to avoid A. Drawn copper
destroying the chrome finish. B. Brass
C. Use two pliers, one is for clamping while the C. Slurry copper
other is used for turning. D. Alloy
D. As not to destroy the chrome finish, use the
pliers on the spout portion only. 100.Most of the vents are sized to be at least1/2 the
sized of the drain it serves. One half of the size
93. What pipe is indicated in the plumbing plan with means it is 1/2 of which?
a solid line? A. Diameter of the pipe
A. Vacuum pipe B. Perimeter of pipe
B. Hot water recirculating pipe C. Cross-sectional area of pipe
C. Fire protection pipe D. Wetted perimeter
D. Drain pipe

94. What characteristics has an oakum in the lead

and oakum joint that is lacking in other joint?
A. Oakum could serve as a cushion during the
caulking of lead
B. The wet oakum will expand thus making the
joint gas and watertight
C. Oakum act as absorbent on the foul odor
coming out of the sewer line
D. Though cast iron is a rigid material, the oakum
could make the joint flexible.

95. Which of the following give the correct reason

why the DFU value in vent pipe sizing is the same
as that of waste pipe sizing?
A. Waste water will also pass through vent pipes
like that of wet vents
B. The amount of air required by plumbing
system is proportional to the amount of waste
flowing in the drainage pipe.
C. The vent pipes are integral parts of the entire
plumbing system.
D. All of the listed reasons.

96. When a cut is necessary in a hub and spigot

system from what type of pipe should the pipe is
cut in order to avoid waste?
A. Double hub
B. Single hub
C. Hubless
D. None of the listed