The Ultimate Basic Plumbing! Trivia Quiz

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The Ultimate Basic Plumbing! Trivia Quiz

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1.

What pipe should not be buried underground?
- A.
  
  BI pipe
- B.
  
  Polyethylene pipe
- C.
  
  GI pipe
- D.
  
  None
2.

Which is not a rule of a thumb when designing a drainage?
- A.
  
  As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight line
- B.
  
  Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil
- C.
  
  It should be underneath the driveway
- D.
  
  None
3.

In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best thing?
- A.
  
  Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary fill
- B.
  
  Use drain tiles connected to open field
- C.
  
  Connect to the nearest creek
- D.
  
  Any of the above
4.

Which plumbing fixture does not have a water-saving feature?
- A.
  
  Lavatory with pop-up
- B.
  
  1.5 gallon flush water closet
- C.
  
  Flow limiting feature
- D.
  
  Waterless urinal
5.

In storm drainage system, it is used to prevent aggregates, debris and other unwanted objects from entering the drainage system?
- A.
  
  Trap
- B.
  
  Catch basin
- C.
  
  FD
- D.
  
  Storm trap
6.

Where are storm sewer usually placed?
- A.
  
  Under the sidewalk on narrow road and under the road on wide road
- B.
  
  Near the curb
- C.
  
  At the center of the road
- D.
  
  None
7.

Minimum size of trap of shower drain?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  1 1/2
8.

According to NBC, pipe support should be every,
- A.
  
  3 m
- B.
  
  1.5 m
- C.
  
  2 m
- D.
  
  4 m
9.

A plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Except for one;
- A.
  
  Trap seal
- B.
  
  Grease interceptors
- C.
  
  Grease recovery devices
- D.
  
  Grease converters
10.

Allowable slope of sanitary sewer?
- A.
  
  1ft of 1 meter
- B.
  
  1/2 in of 1 meter
- C.
  
  1/4 of 1meter
- D.
  
  1/4 of 1 ft
11.

Kind of pipe not suited to be exposed to ultraviolet rays?
- A.
  
  PB
- B.
  
  Iron
- C.
  
  Pvc
- D.
  
  Gi
12.

Where should you place soil-pipes for high-rise structures?
- A.
  
  Pipe chase
- B.
  
  Partitions
- C.
  
  RC wall
- D.
  
  Column
13.

Best location to put the soil pipes?
- A.
  
  Drywall
- B.
  
  150mm CHB wall
- C.
  
  Pipe chase
- D.
  
  Box-up with the column
14.

Can you embed a 4" diameter pipe in a 150 wall?
- A.
  
  No
- B.
  
  Yes
15.

Should not be used for a pipe chase?
- A.
  
  Chb
- B.
  
  Drywall
- C.
  
  Shearwall
- D.
  
  Double wall
16.

In the given figure, identify the plumbing fixture in label "8"?
- A.
  
  2" 1/4 bend
- B.
  
  2" trap assembly
- C.
  
  2" 1/4 bend
- D.
  
  4" closet bend
17.

Which wall is best suited if soil pipe will run through it?
- A.
  
  Drywall
- B.
  
  6" CHB
- C.
  
  Shear wall
- D.
  
  Retaining wall
18.

A pipe fitting having a large radius of curvature?
- A.
  
  X11.1
- B.
  
  X11.2
- C.
  
  X11.3
- D.
  
  X11.5
19.

A tee shaped pipe fitting for making a three-way joint?
- A.
  
  X11.8
- B.
  
  X11.9
- C.
  
  X11.6
- D.
  
  X11.4
20.

A tee having a slight curve in 90degree bend transition to channel the flow from a branch pipe in the direction of the main?
- A.
  
  X11.1
- B.
  
  X11.9
- C.
  
  X11.6
- D.
  
  X11.7
21.

A cross fitting having a slight curve in each of the 90degree transition to channel the flow from branch pipes in the direction of the main?
- A.
  
  X11.1
- B.
  
  X11.6
- C.
  
  X11.8
- D.
  
  X11.9
22.

An elbow having lugs for attachment to wall or joist?
- A.
  
  X12.1
- B.
  
  X11.5
- C.
  
  X11.4
- D.
  
  X11.2
23.

Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/8 bend fitting?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  D
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  B
24.

Base on the figure above, which of the following is a 1/4 bend fitting?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  D
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  B
25.

In the figure above, which is a reducing socket?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D

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