1.

Section 4 of Republic Act 1378 is known as

a. the Plumbing Code of the Philippines

b. the Plumbing Law
c. the National Master Plumbers Association
d. the National Plumber’s Code
1. Section 4 of Republic Act 1378 is known as

a. the Plumbing Code of the Philippines

b. the Plumbing Law
c. the National Master Plumbers Association
d. the National Plumber’s Code
2. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to
ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent
trap siphonage and back pressure

a. waste pipe
b. vent pipe
c. soil pipe
d. house trap
2. Any pipe in the plumbing system provided to
ventilate a house drainage system and to prevent
trap siphonage and back pressure

a. waste pipe
b. vent pipe
c. soil pipe
d. house trap
3. 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
b. stack vent
c. relief vent
d. circuit vent
3. 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
b. stack vent
c. relief vent
d. circuit vent
4. A type of pump which comprises essentially an
impeller of set vanes enclosed in a housing or
casing coupled with the pump motor

a. piston pump
b. jack pump
c. centrifugal pump
d. turbines
4. A type of pump which comprises essentially an
impeller of set vanes enclosed in a housing or
casing coupled with the pump motor

a. piston pump
b. jack pump
c. centrifugal pump
d. turbines
5. A female G.I. threaded reducer fitting used to
connect a reducing branch from a main water
distribution

a. bell reducer
b. tee reducer
c. elbow reducer
d. coupling reducer
5. A female G.I. threaded reducer fitting used to
connect a reducing branch from a main water
distribution

a. bell reducer
b. tee reducer
c. elbow reducer
d. coupling reducer
6. What does PE pipe stand for?

a. Polyethylene Pipe
b. Polythylene Pipe
c. Polyvinyl Extra Pipes
d. Plastics Extra Pipe
6. What does PE pipe stand for?

a. Polyethylene Pipe
b. Polythylene Pipe
c. Polyvinyl Extra Pipes
d. Plastics Extra Pipe
7. method of water treatment wherein denser
objectionable elements settle on the bottom of the
basin for easy separation

a. filtration
b. sedimentation
c. filtering
d. Limestone straining
7. method of water treatment wherein denser
objectionable elements settle on the bottom of the
basin for easy separation

a. filtration
b. sedimentation
c. filtering
d. Limestone straining
8. the following valves have only one side which
can be used as a water inlet, except for

a. horizontal check valve

b. angle valve
c. swing check valve
d. Gate valve
8. the following valves have only one side which
can be used as a water inlet, except for

a. horizontal check valve

b. angle valve
c. swing check valve
d. Gate valve
9. preferred type of fitting used to connect two
pipes when adjusting the distance of these pipes is
necessary

a. coupling
b. socket
c. union
d. adapter
e. reducer
9. preferred type of fitting used to connect two
pipes when adjusting the distance of these pipes is
necessary

a. coupling
b. socket
c. union
d. adapter
e. reducer
10. The standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for
each floor

a. 38mm (1 ½”)
b. 32mm (1 ¼”)
c. 51mm (2”)
d. 64mm (2 ½”)
10. The standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for
each floor

a. 38mm (1 ½”)
b. 32mm (1 ¼”)
c. 51mm (2”)
d. 64mm (2 ½”)
11. A type of fitting for yoke vent

a. elbow
b. wye
c. tee
d. crowfoot
11. A type of fitting for yoke vent

a. elbow
b. wye
c. tee
d. crowfoot
12. What is the minimum size of trap or branch of a
bidet

a. 75mm (3”)
b. 51mm (2”)
c. 64mm (2 ½”)
d. 38mm (1 ½”)
12. What is the minimum size of trap or branch of a
bidet

a. 75mm (3”)
b. 51mm (2”)
c. 64mm (2 ½”)
d. 38mm (1 ½”)
13. Term applied to the interconnection of the
same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one
branch vent

a. battery of fixtures
b. multiple fixtures
c. series of fixtures
d. fixture unit
13. Term applied to the interconnection of the
same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one
branch vent

a. battery of fixtures
b. multiple fixtures
c. series of fixtures
d. fixture unit
14. A common term for a two-way Fire Service
Connection

a. siamese connection
b. wet standpipe
c. dry standpipe
d. Combination wye
14. A common term for a two-way Fire Service
Connection

a. siamese connection
b. wet standpipe
c. dry standpipe
d. Combination wye
15. pipe material which allows the installation of
one diameter size smaller than the specified size as
calculated by the master plumber/sanitary
engineer

a. G.I.
b. wrought iron
c. PVC
d. cement
e. none of the above
15. pipe material which allows the installation of
one diameter size smaller than the specified size as
calculated by the master plumber/sanitary
engineer

a. G.I.
b. wrought iron
c. PVC
d. cement
e. none of the above
16. Full-way valve is another term for

a. check valve
b. gate valve
c. globe valve
d. lift valve
e. none of the above
16. Full-way valve is another term for

a. check valve
b. gate valve
c. globe valve
d. lift valve
e. none of the above
17. plumbing fixture classification of kitchen sinks

a. soil
b. water
c. scullery
d. bathing
e. none of the above
17. plumbing fixture classification of kitchen sinks

a. soil
b. water
c. scullery
d. bathing
e. none of the above
18. faucet with exterior threading at its mouth
usually located outside a building

a. key cock
b. compression cock
c. self closing faucet
d. Hose bibb
18. faucet with exterior threading at its mouth
usually located outside a building

a. key cock
b. compression cock
c. self closing faucet
d. Hose bibb
19. the Air pressure System for water distribution
serves zones of how many floors

a. 5
b. 10
c. 12
d. 15
e. none of the above
19. the Air pressure System for water distribution
serves zones of how many floors

a. 5
b. 10
c. 12
d. 15
e. none of the above
20. system of water distribution by which water is
delivered to and through the building
by normal pressure from the public water main

a. upfeed
b. overheadfeed
c. downfeed
d. air pressure
20. system of water distribution by which water is
delivered to and through the building
by normal pressure from the public water main

a. upfeed
b. overheadfeed
c. downfeed
d. air pressure
21. type of fire protection system wherein water is
immediately available in case of fire
I. automatic dry pipe
II. wet standpipe with siamese connection
III. wet standpipe
IV. automatic wet pipe
V. dry standpipe

a. I, II, and III

b. II, III, and IV
c. II and III
d. II only
e. III only
21. type of fire protection system wherein water is
immediately available in case of fire
I. automatic dry pipe
II. wet standpipe with siamese connection
III. wet standpipe
IV. automatic wet pipe
V. dry standpipe

a. I, II, and III

b. II, III, and IV
c. II and III
d. II only
e. III only
22. A fitting installed at the base of a soil stack and
a building drain

a. ¼ bend
b. wye and 1/8 bend connection
c. long sweep bend
d. Double 1/8 bend
22. A fitting installed at the base of a soil stack and
a building drain

a. ¼ bend
b. wye and 1/8 bend connection
c. long sweep bend
d. Double 1/8 bend
23. Which in the list is not a standard commercial
size of GI pipe for water supply

a. 3/8”
b. 1 ¼”
c. ¾”
d. 2 ½”
23. Which in the list is not a standard commercial
size of GI pipe for water supply

a. 3/8”
b. 1 ¼”
c. ¾”
d. 2 ½”
24. Passing through it can treat hard water

a. zeolite
b. chlorine
c. iron
d. limestone
24. Passing through it can treat hard water

a. zeolite
b. chlorine
c. iron
d. limestone
25. Collection line of a Plumbing system is
sometimes referred to as

a. floor drain
b. house drain
c. storm drain
d. Sanitary drain
25. Collection line of a Plumbing system is
sometimes referred to as

a. floor drain
b. house drain
c. storm drain
d. Sanitary drain
26. Types of plastic pipes of fittings other than
polybutylene and polyethylene

a. polyvinyl chloride
b. nylon
c. g.i. pipe
d. Neoprene pipe
26. Types of plastic pipes of fittings other than
polybutylene and polyethylene

a. polyvinyl chloride
b. nylon
c. g.i. pipe
d. Neoprene pipe
27. Level III type of water service refers to

a. artesian well
b. individual shallow well
c. hand pump
d. individual house pipe-in connection with meter
27. Level III type of water service refers to

a. artesian well
b. individual shallow well
c. hand pump
d. individual house pipe-in connection with meter
28. type of well construction used so as not to
affect the foundations of adjacent buildings

a. dug well
b. bored well
c. driven well
d. Jetted well
28. type of well construction used so as not to
affect the foundations of adjacent buildings

a. dug well
b. bored well
c. driven well
d. Jetted well
29. A cause of trap seal loss that only occurs in
fixtures at the bottom of soil stacks

a. direct siphonage
b. momentum siphonage
c. back pressure
d. capillary attraction
29. A cause of trap seal loss that only occurs in
fixtures at the bottom of soil stacks

a. direct siphonage
b. momentum siphonage
c. back pressure
d. capillary attraction
30. A chemical present in the sanitary system
which, if removed, can prevent or at least
minimize acid formation

a. carbon
b. nitrogen
c. hydrogen
d. iron
e. none of the above
30. A chemical present in the sanitary system
which, if removed, can prevent or at least
minimize acid formation

a. carbon
b. nitrogen
c. hydrogen
d. iron
e. none of the above
31. That portion of the vent pipe system that
directly ventilates two fixture traps

a. unit vent
b. dual vent
c. common vent
d. a and b
e. all of the above
31. That portion of the vent pipe system that
directly ventilates two fixture traps

a. unit vent
b. dual vent
c. common vent
d. a and b
e. all of the above
32. That portion of the vent pipe system which
ventilates the main soil and waste stack
and connecting branches, rather than the fixture
traps themselves

a. circuit vent
b. main vent
c. relief vent
d. unit vent
e. wet vent
32. That portion of the vent pipe system which
ventilates the main soil and waste stack
and connecting branches, rather than the fixture
traps themselves

a. circuit vent
b. main vent
c. relief vent
d. unit vent
e. wet vent
33. The minimum size of a swimming pool drain

a. 51mm (2”)
b.76mm (3”)
c. 102mm (4”)
d. 153mm (6”)
33. The minimum size of a swimming pool drain

a. 51mm (2”)
b.76mm (3”)
c. 102mm (4”)
d. 153mm (6”)
34. Prevents water hammer

a. water meter seal

b. gate valve
c. check valve
d. air chamber
34. Prevents water hammer

a. water meter seal

b. gate valve
c. check valve
d. air chamber
35. A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of
fecal matter

a. waste pipe
b. soil pipe
c. vent pipe
d. gray pipe
35. A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of
fecal matter

a. waste pipe
b. soil pipe
c. vent pipe
d. gray pipe
36. Method of ventilation commonly used in spaces
without partitions such as beauty
parlors and barber shops

a. loop vent
b. looped vent
c. yoke vent
d. local vent
e. none of the above
36. Method of ventilation commonly used in spaces
without partitions such as beauty
parlors and barber shops

a. loop vent
b. looped vent
c. yoke vent
d. local vent
e. none of the above
37. The preferred type of pipe used when only a
portion of its length is required

a. standard pipe
b. single hub pipe
c. double hub pipe
d. hubless pipe
37. The preferred type of pipe used when only a
portion of its length is required

a. standard pipe
b. single hub pipe
c. double hub pipe
d. hubless pipe
38. A general term used for any vertical line of soil,
waste, or vent piping

a. stand pipe
b. riser
c. soil pipe
d. stack
38. A general term used for any vertical line of soil,
waste, or vent piping

a. stand pipe
b. riser
c. soil pipe
d. stack
39. In buildings with basements much deeper than
the city sewer, wastes are conveyed to
the house sewer after it has been collected in a

a. septic tank
b. garage trap
c. basement trap
d. house drain
e. sump pit
39. In buildings with basements much deeper than
the city sewer, wastes are conveyed to
the house sewer after it has been collected in a

a. septic tank
b. garage trap
c. basement trap
d. house drain
e. sump pit
40. The lighter organic matter in the septic tank
which is less dense than water

a. sludge
b. scum
c. effluent
d. bacteria
e. none of the above
40. The lighter organic matter in the septic tank
which is less dense than water

a. sludge
b. scum
c. effluent
d. bacteria
e. none of the above
41. The only type of valve used in the sanitary
system

a. back flow valve

b. pressure valve
c. back pressure valve
d. Gate valve
41. The only type of valve used in the sanitary
system

a. back flow valve

b. pressure valve
c. back pressure valve
d. Gate valve
42. The pipe used for waste pipe installation during
the early 1970’s

a. g.i. pipe
b. copper pipe
c. cast iron pipe
d. pvc pipe
42. The pipe used for waste pipe installation during
the early 1970’s

a. g.i. pipe
b. copper pipe
c. cast iron pipe
d. pvc pipe
43. The equivalent of 1 Fixture Unit (F.U.)

a. o.23 l/sec
b. 0.52 l/sec
c. 7.52 l/sec
d. 7.5 gals/min
e. 75 gals/min
43. The equivalent of 1 Fixture Unit (F.U.)

a. o.23 l/sec
b. 0.52 l/sec
c. 7.52 l/sec
d. 7.5 gals/min
e. 75 gals/min
44. The diameter given in tube or tubing
specification is referred to its

a. inside diameter
b. outside diameter
c. yielding tolerance
d. threading cut
44. The diameter given in tube or tubing
specification is referred to its

a. inside diameter
b. outside diameter
c. yielding tolerance
d. threading cut
45. Water column that seals the escape of
unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage system

a. siphon level
b. trap or water seal
c. air lock
d. air chamber
45. Water column that seals the escape of
unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage system

a. siphon level
b. trap or water seal
c. air lock
d. air chamber
46. A pipe fitting, usually short with inside thread
used to connect pipes with outside
threaded ends

a. union
b. cross pipe
c. coupling
d. nipple
46. A pipe fitting, usually short with inside thread
used to connect pipes with outside
threaded ends

a. union
b. cross pipe
c. coupling
d. nipple
47. fixtures directly mounted on walls or ceilings

a. pendant mounted
b. recessed mounted
c. surface mounted
d. flushed
47. fixtures directly mounted on walls or ceilings

a. pendant mounted
b. recessed mounted
c. surface mounted
d. flushed
48. an underground tank reservoir to store water

a. overhead tank
b. underground tank
c. sump
d. cistern
48. an underground tank reservoir to store water

a. overhead tank
b. underground tank
c. sump
d. cistern
49. Coverage of one sprinkler head for light hazard
occupancy type buildings

a. 5.0 sqM
b. 10 sqM
c. 20 sqM
d. 25 sqM
e. 50 sqM
49. Coverage of one sprinkler head for light hazard
occupancy type buildings

a. 5.0 sqM
b. 10 sqM
c. 20 sqM
d. 25 sqM
e. 50 sqM
50. term used in the construction industry to
specify the installation of all pipes in a plumbing
system

a. roughing-in
b. plumbing layout
c. piping network
d. piping works
50. term used in the construction industry to
specify the installation of all pipes in a plumbing
system

a. roughing-in
b. plumbing layout
c. piping network
d. piping works
51. The centerline of pipe.

A. Crown Weir
B. Spring Line
C. Top Dip
D. Invert Line
51. The centerline of pipe.

A. Crown Weir
B. Spring Line
C. Top Dip
D. Invert Line
52. A box with a blank cover which serves the
purpose of joining one different runs of raceways
or cables and provided with sufficient space for
connection and branching of the enclosed
conductors.

A. Junction Box
B. Pull Box
C. Connector Box
D. Octagonal Box
52. A box with a blank cover which serves the
purpose of joining one different runs of raceways
or cables and provided with sufficient space for
connection and branching of the enclosed
conductors.

A. Junction Box
B. Pull Box
C. Connector Box
D. Octagonal Box
53. A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening
in an internal wall.

A. Check Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Angle Valve
D. Globe Valve
53. A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening
in an internal wall.

A. Check Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Angle Valve
D. Globe Valve
54. The interior top surface of a pipe.

A. Crown
B. Spring
C. Dip
D. Invert
54. The interior top surface of a pipe.

A. Crown
B. Spring
C. Dip
D. Invert
55. A type of perimeter detector which detects
interruption of light beam.

A. Light Beam
B. Passive Infrared
C. Ultrasonic
D. Laser Zoom
55. A type of perimeter detector which detects
interruption of light beam.

A. Light Beam
B. Passive Infrared
C. Ultrasonic
D. Laser Zoom
56. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic
tank or sewage treatment plant.

A. Soil Waste
B. Effluent
C. Leachate
D. Brackish water
56. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic
tank or sewage treatment plant.

A. Soil Waste
B. Effluent
C. Leachate
D. Brackish water
57. Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary,
water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl,
folds over into jet; siphon.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
57. Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary,
water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl,
folds over into jet; siphon.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
58. A type of water closet that is noisy but highly
efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents out.
Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.

A. Siphon Jet
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
58. A type of water closet that is noisy but highly
efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents out.
Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.

A. Siphon Jet
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
59. This type of water closet is similar to that of the
siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap
passageway and smaller water surface area,
moderately noisy.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
59. This type of water closet is similar to that of the
siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap
passageway and smaller water surface area,
moderately noisy.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
60. A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters
through the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a
water jet draws the contents of the bowl through
the trapway.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
60. A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters
through the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a
water jet draws the contents of the bowl through
the trapway.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
61. A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and
very quiet. Water enters through the rim and
through the down leg.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
61. A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and
very quiet. Water enters through the rim and
through the down leg.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet
D. Siphon Vortex
62. A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-
shaped gate across the passage.

A. Check Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Angle Valve
D. Globe Valve
62. A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-
shaped gate across the passage.

A. Check Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Angle Valve
D. Globe Valve
63. A type of water closet that is least efficient,
subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple
washout action through a small irregular
passageway.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
63. A type of water closet that is least efficient,
subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple
washout action through a small irregular
passageway.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
64. The concussion and banging noise that results
when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly
stops or loses momentum.

A. Air Stack
B. Water Hammer
C. Water Level
D. Water Flange
64. The concussion and banging noise that results
when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly
stops or loses momentum.

A. Air Stack
B. Water Hammer
C. Water Level
D. Water Flange
65. The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

A. Crown
B. Spring
C. Dip
D. Invert
65. The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

A. Crown
B. Spring
C. Dip
D. Invert
66. This type of water closet is prohibited by some
health codes.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
66. This type of water closet is prohibited by some
health codes.

A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
67. Which statement is not true?

A. number of fixture unit is one parameter in

sizing a drainage pipe.
B. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not
be used as a reducer or adapter.
C. 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only
when installed in a true vertical position.
D. Wooden septic tanks are allowed.
67. Which statement is not true?

A. number of fixture unit is one parameter in

sizing a drainage pipe.
B. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not
be used as a reducer or adapter.
C. 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only
when installed in a true vertical position.
D. Wooden septic tanks are allowed.
68. One of the earlier plastic to be developed in
1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft,
waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of
tetrafluoroethylene.

A. Teflon
B. Solvent
C. O-ring
D. Adhesive
68. One of the earlier plastic to be developed in
1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft,
waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of
tetrafluoroethylene.

A. Teflon
B. Solvent
C. O-ring
D. Adhesive
69. Color code for pipes containing acid.

A. orange
B. yellow
C. red
D. black
69. Color code for pipes containing acid.

A. orange
B. yellow
C. red
D. black
70. Which statement is not true?

A. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5

meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
B. no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be
used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above
ground.
C. 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for
water supply.
D. 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water
supply.
70. Which statement is not true?

A. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5

meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
B. no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be
used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above
ground.
C. 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for
water supply.
D. 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water
supply.
71. Collection line of a plumbing system is
sometimes referred to as.

A. House Drain
B. House Sanitary Drainage
C. House Plumbing System
71. Collection line of a plumbing system is
sometimes referred to as.

A. House Drain
B. House Sanitary Drainage
C. House Plumbing System