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    UPVC means: 

    • UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
    • PLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
    • POLYVINYL CHLORIDE pipe
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  • 2. 

    Excessive pressure produces a rumbling sound called the ____________

    • Water hammer

    • Water pressure

    • Water desimination

    Correct Answer
    A. Water hammer
  • 3. 

    Is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings & bringing the the supply liquids substances &/or ingredients and removing them

    • Source distribution

    • Plumbing

    • Mechanics

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Plumbing
  • 4. 

    Method of introducing a controlled amount of chlorine to the water in order to attain a desired degree of disinfection.

    • CHLORINATION

    • FLOCCULATION

    • FILTRATION

    • SEDIMENTATION

    Correct Answer
    A. CHLORINATION
  • 5. 

    1. To insure no leakage, a G.I. pipe when threaded has to use lead liquid or ______ tape around the thread before tightening the fittings.

    • Solvent

    • Teflon

    • Packaging

    • Electrical

    Correct Answer
    A. Teflon
  • 6. 

    In 1935, this the only group/ organization for plumbing works and ordinaces

    • NAMPAP

    • NAPAP

    • DILG

    • DENR

    Correct Answer
    A. NAMPAP
  • 7. 

    Its is The ability to absorb heat without becoming warmer

    • SURFACE TENSION

    • HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY

    • CAPILLARITY

    • DISSOLVING ABILITY

    Correct Answer
    A. HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY
  • 8. 

    ________ are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or mechanical means such as draw bucket,pump,etc.

    • WELLS

    • PITS

    • FOX HOLES

    • NON OF THE ABOVE

    Correct Answer
    A. WELLS
  • 9. 

    Is plumbing system which carries water from the water source, street main or a pump to the building and to the various points in the building at which water is used

    • Sewage System

    • Water Supply and Distribution System

    • Drainage System

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Water Supply and Distribution System
  • 10. 

    Which is not  one of the components of plumbing?

    • Water Supply Distribution System

    • Sanitary Drainage and Disposal System

    • Storm Drainage System

    • Electrical Piping System

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Electrical Piping System
  • 11. 

    1. These valves are used when it is desired that the flow through a pipe be always in one direction and there is a possibility of a flow taking place in the opposite direction.  One type has a pivoted flap which is readily pushed open by the pressure of water from one side but is tightly closed by the force of a reverse flow.

    • Gatevalves

    • Checkvalves

    • Globe valves

    Correct Answer
    A. Checkvalves
  • 12. 

    NAMPAP means?

    • National Masteral Plumbing Association of the Philippines

    • National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines

    • National Master Plumbing Associate of the Philippines

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. National Master Plumbers Associations of the Philippines
  • 13. 

    This is a kind of pump attached to the end of deep well pipe enclosed in a casing where the pump is capable of functioning while submerged.

    • Force pump

    • Submersible pump

    • Lift pump

    Correct Answer
    A. Submersible pump
  • 14. 

    What can discharge directly to the sewer system

    • Building Sewer

    • Oil and Grease

    • Ashes

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Building Sewer
  • 15. 

    Water is sprayed into the air to release any trapped gases and absorb additional oxygen for better taste.

    • Aeration

    • Sedimentation

    • Chlorination

    • Filtration

    Correct Answer
    A. Aeration
  • 16. 

    1.  What does PE pipe stands for?

    • A. polyethylene pipe

    • B. polythylene pipe

    • C. polyvinyl extra pipes

    • D. plastics extra pipe

    Correct Answer
    A. A. polyethylene pipe
  • 17. 

    Water cycle is consists of 3 stages of process, which is not included

    • Evaporation

    • Condensation

    • Precipitation

    • Hydration

    Correct Answer
    A. Hydration
  • 18. 

    1.  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. storeroom

    • B. inside a mechanical/electrical room

    • C. a landing of an enclosed stairway

    • D. at any private room or rentable space

    Correct Answer
    A. C. a landing of an enclosed stairway
  • 19. 

    PA ________is a device used to move fluids, such as liquidsor slurries.A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action.

    • PUMP

    • MOTOR

    • PROPELLER

    • MACHINE

    Correct Answer
    A. PUMP
  • 20. 

    There is a septic tank installed on the top of a rock by the seashore. the tank is exposed on low tide, and covered in sea water during high tide. which of the following would be an appropriate water proofing for it.

    • Water proof all surface, exterior and interior

    • Water proof all interior surface except the floor

    • Water proof the walls only exterior and interior

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Water proof all surface, exterior and interior
  • 21. 

    Properties of water, that can dissolved everything , Known as the “Universal Solvent”

    • SURFACE TENSION

    • HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY

    • CAPILLARITY

    • DISSOLVING ABILITY

    Correct Answer
    A. DISSOLVING ABILITY
  • 22. 

    Water is purified by ___________.  In various processes, so as to remove the particles of vegetable matter, mud and other particles of matter present in the water, most commonly used materials are sand and gravel.

    • Filtration

    • Purification

    • Sedimentation

    Correct Answer
    A. Filtration
  • 23. 

    1. One end is 0.30M and the other end is 0.90M long.  This prevents the pipe from snapping (breaking?)when the soil settles. [U-shaped?]

    • Gooseneck

    • Corporation cock

    • Ball cock

    • Long neck

    Correct Answer
    A. Gooseneck
  • 24. 

    And the horizontal pipes that serve the faucets are called _______

    • Branches

    • Vent pipe

    • Riser

    • Stack vent

    Correct Answer
    A. Branches
  • 25. 

    A_______ is water equipment used whenever the water supply at its natural pressure cannot be directly piped to a building, tank or reservoir.

    • Pump

    • Tank

    • Motor

    • Bibb

    Correct Answer
    A. Pump
  • 26. 

    Chemical process in which the coagulant reacts with the sediment to make it capable of combining into larger particles.

    • COAGULATION

    • FLOCCULATION

    • SEDIMENTATION

    • AERATION

    Correct Answer
    A. COAGULATION
  • 27. 

    Plays an important part in the plumbing system, providing this is the most critical utility requirement, and also known as a "Universal Solvent"

    • Sewage

    • Water

    • Chloride

    • Purified water

    Correct Answer
    A. Water
  • 28. 

    This is a portion of the rain water which has percolated into the earth to form underground deposits

    • Aquifers

    • Well

    • Cistern

    • Soil bearing

    Correct Answer
    A. Aquifers
  • 29. 

    1. A kind of G.I. fitting that has one end external threads, while the other end has internal threads.

    • STREET ELBOW or TEE

    • Wye

    • Elbow

    Correct Answer
    A. STREET ELBOW or TEE
  • 30. 

    . Water is treated by giving ________________ to kill the harmful bacteria present and to cure the turbid taste or “mud taste”, remove clay, salts, iron, etc. commonly used treating liquids is chlorine.

    • Chemical powder

    • Chemical treatments

    • Bacteria

    Correct Answer
    A. Chemical treatments
  • 31. 

    This consists of a wedge-shaped plug which is screwed down to seat between two brass rings surrounding the inlet pipe so that a double seal is obtained.  The inlet and outlet are in a straight line.  This valve is used when a normal fully open or closed position is desired.  Either end may be used as inlet

    • Gatevalves

    • Checkvalves

    • Globe valves

    Correct Answer
    A. Gatevalves
  • 32. 

    To reduce water hammer?

    • Put noise reduction insulation to absorb noise that will be created by the pipes

    • An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air pressure which absorb it.

    • Addtional vent pipe

    Correct Answer
    A. An additional 0.30m to 0.90m length of pipe is added to the riser to give air pressure which absorb it.
  • 33. 

    . The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor to the next is called a_________ 

    • Service pipe

    • Riser

    • Vent

    • Stack vent

    Correct Answer
    A. Riser
  • 34. 

    Is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in which a plunger is driven backwards and forwards, or up and down by a mechanical working head.Water is sucked into a sealed vacuum by use of a piston.

    • PISTON PUMP PISTON PUMP

    • RECIPROCATING PUMP

    • JET (EJECTOR) PUMP

    • TURBINE PUMP

    Correct Answer
    A. PISTON PUMP PISTON PUMP
  • 35. 

    Requires more elaborate equipment depending on the geology of the site.Used for drilling oil and can reach up to 1000 meters in depth.

    • BORED WELLS

    • DRILLED WELLS

    • SHORE WELLS

    • DUG WELLS

    Correct Answer
    A. DRILLED WELLS
  • 36. 

    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

    • B. vent pipe

    • C. soil pipe

    • D. house trap

    Correct Answer
    A. B. vent pipe
  • 37. 

    Acidity is one of the most problems in water distribution and water purification, which can cause Corrosion of non-ferrous pipes and Rusting & clogging of steelpipes, which is the best solution for this problem?

    • Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.)

    • Chlorination for removing salt contents

    • Aeration

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Passing the water through a bed of crushed marble or limestone to achieve alkalinity, or adding sodium silicate.)
  • 38. 

    Is any method that will remove one or more materials that make the water unsuitable for a given use

    • Water Sedimentation

    • Water Treatment

    • Water boiling

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Water Treatment
  • 39. 

    Jet pumps are centrifugal pumps typically used for drawing water up from a well.

    • SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

    • TURBINE PUMP

    • JET (EJECTOR) PUMP

    • RECIPROCATING PUMP

    Correct Answer
    A. JET (EJECTOR) PUMP
  • 40. 

    This water source is often in springs and wells as a source of water

    • Ground water

    • Rain water

    • Natural Water

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Ground water
  • 41. 

    Suspended solids are removed from the water by gravity settling and depositionwater is passed through basins so sediments can settle through a period of time

    • COAGULATION

    • FLOCCULATION

    • SEDIMENTATION

    • AERATION

    Correct Answer
    A. SEDIMENTATION
  • 42. 

    The ability to stick itself together and pull itself together

    • SURFACE TENSION

    • HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY

    • CAPILLARITY

    • DISSOLVING ABILITY

    Correct Answer
    A. SURFACE TENSION
  • 43. 

    What is the best fixture for a public comfort room

    • Gatevalve

    • Flushometer

    • Faucet

    • Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Flushometer
    Explanation
    flushometer- A device for flushing toilets and urinals that utilizes pressure from the water supply system rather than the force of gravity to discharge water into the bowl, designed to use less water than conventional flush toilets.

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  • 44. 

    1.  A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle. 

    • A. Elbow reducer

    • B. Bushing reducer

    • C. Coupling reducer

    • D. Tee reducer

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Elbow reducer
  • 45. 

    A turbine pump ha s a vertical turbine located below ground water levels and a driving motor located at ground

    • CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

    • RECIPROCATING PUMP

    • TURBINE PUMP

    • SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

    Correct Answer
    A. TURBINE PUMP
  • 46. 

    This pumps are used in applications where excess water must be pumped away from a particular area.a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sumppit,

    • JET (EJECTOR) PUMP

    • SUMP PUMP

    • TURBINE PUMP

    • PISTON PUMP

    Correct Answer
    A. SUMP PUMP
  • 47. 

    A steel drive-wellpoint is fitted on one end of the pipe section and driven into the earth.The point may be driven into the ground to a depth of up to15meters(50ft).

    • DRIVEN WELLS

    • DUG WELLS

    • DEEP WELLS

    • SHORE WELLS

    Correct Answer
    A. DRIVEN WELLS
  • 48. 

    The other physical properties of water is  ability to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity

    • SURFACE TENSION

    • HEAT ABSOPTION/CAPACITY

    • CAPILLARITY

    • DISSOLVING ABILITY

    Correct Answer
    A. CAPILLARITY
  • 49. 

    1.  The general term for the hot or cold water pipes containing potable water

    • A. water plumbing pipes

    • B. water distribution pipes

    • C. hot or cold water line

    • D. water supply pipes

    Correct Answer
    A. C. hot or cold water line

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