Questions and Answers

1.
Size of water piping shall be based on the total
_________
A.
Water consumption
B.
Water demand
C.
Water potability
D.
None of the above
2.
Water closet bowls for________ use shall be
elongated bowl types equipped with open-front seats.
A.
Public
B.
Private
C.
Government
D.
None of the above
3.
Wastewater drain for _________ cupsink at
church altar & baptisteries font outlet shall discharge
direct to the ground & not connected to any sanitary or
drainage system.
A.
Holy sink
B.
Lavatory
C.
Baptismal shrine
D.
Sacrarium
4.
Tunnels shall have: the following except
A.
A clear height of 0.6m above the pipe & shall be limited
in length to 1/2 the depth of the trench.
B.
Driven pipes shall have at least one pipe size larger than
the pipe to be laid
C.
Shall be back-filled in thin layers of 0.3m above the top
of the pipe with clean earth which shall not contain
stones, boulders, cinders or other materials which can
damage or break the pipes or cause corrosive action.
D.
None of the above
5.
the minimum cross sectional area at the seat of the
control valve or the supply pipe or tubing which feeds
the device outlet. If two or more lines supply one outlet,
the effective opening shall be the sum of the crosssectional areas of the individual supply lines or the area
or the single outlet, whichever is smaller.
A.
Effective opening
B.
Effective depth
C.
Effective area
D.
Effective invert
6.
Suspended cast iron soil pipe shall be supported at

not more than ____m intervals, except that pipe

exceeding 1.5m length may be supported at not more
than _____m intervals. Supports shall be adequate to
maintain alignment & to prevent sagging & shall be
placed within 0.45m of the hub or joint.
A.
1.5/ 3
B.
1.5/ 4
C.
3/ 1.5
D.
4/ 1.5
7.
No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than
______m from its center to any side of the wall or
obstruction or closer than ______m center to center to
any similar fixture.
A.
.375 / 0.75
B.
.375 / 0. 70
C.
.40 / 0.70
D.
.50 / 0.60
8.
Lead Pipe
- shall be supported at
by____________for entire length with hangers properly
spaced.
A.
Stiff aluminum or wooden backing
B.
Stiff metal or wooden backing
C.
Stiff plastic or metal sheet
9.
Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections
shall be provided with an access panel or utility at least
______m in its least dimension for inspection & repair.
A.
0.30
B.
0.20
C.
0.10
D.
0.40
10. Excessive water pressure water pressure greater
than ____ Kpa
A.
551
B.
552
C.
553
D.
554
11. drains shall have a waterway equivalent area of
the tailpiece meaning, the sum of all the areas of the
perforation of the strainer is equivalent to the outlet area.
A.
Strainers serving bathub
B.
Strainers serving shower

C.
Strainers serving lavatory
D.
None of the above
12. Copper Tubing - shall be supported at
approximately ________m intervals for piping 38mm
diameter & smaller & _______m intervals for piping
51mm & larger in dia.
A.
1.8/ 3.0
B.
1.9/ 3.5
C.
1.5 / 2.5
D.
None of the above
13. Continuous waste fixture tailpiece connections
were exposed or accessible may be of seamless drawn
brass not less than Ga. 20 B&S or ______mm thk.
A.
0.90
B.
0.80
C.
0.70
D.
0.60
14. All porcelain enamel surfaces on plumbing
fixtures shall be __________
A.
Mold resistant
B.
Acid resistant
C.
Corrosion resistant
D.
None of the above
15. All pipe determinations shall be based on eighty
percent (___) the reduced pressure.
A.
70%
B.
60%
C.
80%
D.
90%
16. ______________ must be supported at least every
other joint except that when the developed length
between supports exceeds 1.2m, they shall be provided
at each joint.
A.
Couplings and compression joints
B.
Hubless or compression gasket joints
C.
Caps and plugs
D.
None of the above
17. ____________ - shall be supported by stiff
metal or wood backing with hangers in its entire length
for small-size tubings up to 38mm diameter & without

backings but with spaced metal hangers at approved

spacing for larger-size tubings.
A.
Steel tube
B.
Plastic tube
C.
Aluminum tube
D.
Concrete tube
18. ________ m max
A.
61
B.
62
C.
63
D.
64
19.
A.
WASTE TANK
B.
SEPTIC TANK
C.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
20.
A.
20mm/m or 2%
B.
30mm/m or 3%
C.
40mm/m or 4 %
D.
10mm/m or 1 %
21.
A.
22 degrees bend
B.
45 degrees bend
C.
60 degrees bend or other approved fittings of longer
sweeps
D.
30 degress bend
22.
A.
NAMPAP
B.
DILG
C.
DPWH
D.
DENR
23.
A.
AIR SEPARATION
B.
AIR BREAK
C.

AIR DEVISOR
D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
24.
A.
BRANCH INTERVAL
B.
INTERVAL
C.
BRANCH
D.
LENGTH
25.
A.
1,2
B.
1,1
C.
2,1
D.
2,3
26.
A.
45 wye branches
B.
Combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
C.
30 wye bend
D.
Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
27.
A.
45 wye branches
B.
Combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
C.
Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
D.
30 wye bend
28.
A.
INTRAMUROS
B.
BARASOAIN
C.
BATAAN
D.
CEBU
29.
A.
45 wye branches
B.
Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
C.
60 degree branches or offsets (only for pipes installed in
true vertical position
D.
45 degree branches
30.
A.
Double hub fitting for leak-caulked joint in vertical
position

B.
Single or double tee branch
C.
Single or double tapped tee branch
D.
Side inlet quarter bend, Running thread, band or saddle
E.
All of the above
31.
A.
Single hub sanitary tapped tee
B.
Double hub sanitary tapped tee
C.
Triple hub sanitary tapped tee
D.
None of the above
32.
A.
Plumbing unit
B.
Plumbing fixtures
C.
Plumbing system
D.
Plumbing minimum
33.
A.
GI soil pipe
B.
Cast iron soil pipe
C.
PVC soil Pipe
D.
None of the above
34.
A.
SINK
B.
LAVATORY
C.
BASIN
D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
35.
A.
VENTILATING SYSTEM
B.
WATER-SEALED TRAP
C.
SOIL PIPES
D.
WASTE PIPES
36.
A.
100 mm
B.
102 mm
C.
101 mm
D.
104 mm

37. Water pipes & fittings with a lead content that

exceed ____ shall be prohibited & shall not be used in
potable piping systems.
A.
8%
B.
9%
C.
10%
D.
11%
38. Water Closet & Urinal Tanks shall be equipped
with a listed ________ & shall be installed with the
critical level at least 25mm above the full opening of the
overflow pipe.
A.
Corporation cock
B.
Gatevalve
C.
Ballcock
D.
None of the above
39. THE TOTAL NUMBERS OF SET OF
SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR
PERMIT
A.
4
B.
5
C.
3
D.
6
40. THE SANITARY AND PLUMBING PERMIT
WILL BE REVOKE IF THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
ABANDONED OR SUSPENDED FOR HOW MANY
DAYS
A.
120
B.
60
C.
30
D.
100
41. The quantity of water required to be supplied to
every plumbing fixture shall be represented by
____________
A.
Fixture Units FU
B.
Fixture drain FD
C.
Fixture Trap FT
D.
None of the above
42. The minimum airgap for Effective openings not
greater than 25mm in diameter. affected by walls
A.
2 times diameter of effective opening

B.
4 times diameter of effective opening
C.
5 times diameter of effective opening
D.
3 times diameter of effective opening
43. The minimum airgap for Effective openings
A.
3 times diameter of effective opening
B.
2 times diameter of effective opening
C.
4 times diameter of effective opening
D.
5 times diameter of effective opening
44. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED FROM
THE FINISH GRADE LINE THE SIAMESE INLET
CONNECTION OF A STANDPIPE
A.
2.0 M
B.
1.2 M
C.
1.5 M
D.
2.5 M
45. The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers &
other fixtures with effective openings not greater than
25mm in diameter. affected by walls
A.
76mm
B.
77mm
C.
78mm
D.
79mm
46. The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers &
other fixtures with effective openings not greater than
25mm in diameter. not affected by walls
A.
54mm
B.
53mm
C.
52mm
D.
51mm
47. The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other
fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm
in diameter if not affected by wall
A.
25
B.
24
C.
23
D.
22
48. The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other
fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm
in diameter if affected by walls

A.
36mm
B.
37mm
C.
38mm
D.
39mm
49. The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays,
goosenecks bath faucets & other fixtures with effective
openings not greater than 19mm in diameter. if not
affected by wall
A.
40mm
B.
39mm
C.
38mm
D.
37mm
50. The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays,
goosenecks bath faucets & other fixtures witheffective
openings not greater than 19mm in diameter. if affected
by wall
A.
56mm
B.
57mm
C.
58mm
D.
59mm
51. THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT FOR
SANITARY / PLUMBING WILL BE EXPIRED
AFTER HOW MANY YEARS FROM THE DATE OF
ISSUANCE
A.
2
B.
1
C.
1.5
D.
3
52. THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION,
CALCULATIONS AND ETC FOR PLUMBING /
SANITARY PERMIT WILL BE SIGNED BY A a
Registered & Licensed
A.
DRAINAGE ENGINEER
B.
MASTER PLUMBER
C.
SANITARY ENGINEER
D.
ARCHITECT
53. Restaurant kitchen & other special-use sink may
be made of approved-typed sheet steel not less than
Ga.16 U.S. B&S or 1.6mm thk.
A.
Bonderized & galvanized
B.

Aluminum
C.
Steel
D.
None of the above
54. No urinal shall be set closer than _________m
center to center
A.
0.70
B.
0.60
C.
0.50
D.
0.65
55. No building sewer or other drainage pipings or
part thereof, constructed of materials other than that
approved for use under or within the building, shall be
installed under or within _____ m of any building or
structure, nor less than 0.3m below the finish ground
surface
A.
0.60
B.
0.40
C.
0.30
D.
0.20
56. No
A.
21
B.
20
C.
25
D.
19
57. Inadequate water pressure water pressure less
than _____ Kpa
A.
103
B.
104
C.
105
D.
106
58. In Screwed Pipe - IPS shall be supported at
approximately _______m intervals for piping 19mm
diameter & smaller & _______m intervals for piping
25mm & larger in diameter.
A.
3.5 / 3.0
B.
3.0 / 3.5
C.
3.6/ 3.0
D.
3.0 / 3.6
59. In Ground
- piping buried on the ground shall
be laid on the ______ for its entire length, except where

concrete cradle support is provided which is adequate &

approved by the Administrative Authority.
A.
Firm bed
B.
Strata
C.
Compacted earth
D.
None of the above
60. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No
Vitrified Clay Pipes or Fittings for building drain or
sewer shall be used above ground or whenever piping is
pressurized by a pump or ejector. They shall be kept
______m below finish ground level.
A.
0,30
B.
0.40
C.
0.50
D.
0.60
61. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No
Galvanized Wrought Iron or Galvanized Steel Pipe shall
be used underground & shall be kept at least _____mm
above ground.
A.
155
B.
152
C.
153
D.
154
62. For vertical piping, Screwed Pipe - Iron Pipe
Size (IPS) shall be supported at not less than every other
storey
A.
Drift
B.
Height
C.
Level
D.
Dimension
63. For vertical piping, _________ - shall be
supported at each storey or at a maximum intervals of
3m o.c.
A.
Lead tubing
B.
Copper tubing
C.
Steel tubing
D.
G.i. tubing
64. For vertical piping, cast iron pipes- Bell & Spigot
& Hubless pipe shall be supported at_____ or closer.
A.
Every 2 storey
B.

Every storey
C.
Every 3 storey
D.
Every 4 storey
65. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING
PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET
OF DRAWINGS WILL BE RETURNED ON THE
APPLICANT
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
66. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING
PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET
OF DRAWINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
A.
1
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
67. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING
PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET
OF DRAWINGS WILL BE KEPT IN THE JOB SITE
A.
2
B.
3
C.
1
D.
4
68. Fixture unit Lawn Sprinklers (standard type, each
head)
A.
1
B.
2
C.
1.5
D.
2.0
69. Fixture unit Water Closet (economical flush)
private use
A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.

2.5
E.
2
70. Fixture unit of Urinal (stall & wall)
A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
71. Fixture unit of Urinal (pedestal or similar type)
A.
10
B.
15
C.
12
D.
9
72. Fixture unit of Urinal (flush tank)
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
73. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank &
flushometer-tank),Hose Bibb or Sill Cock (standard
type) private use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
74. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank &
flushometer-tank),
A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
75. Fixture unit of Water Closet (economical flush)
public use
A.
5
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
76. Fixture unit of Mobile Home (each)-temporary

facilities
A.
5
B.
6
C.
7
D.
8
77. Fixture unit of Bidet, Bathtub(With or Without
Shower Over),Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each
pair of faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or
Dishwasher private use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
78. Fixture unit of bidet, Bathtub(With or Without
Shower Over),Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each
pair of faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or
Dishwasher public use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
79. Fixture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain,
Lavatory private use
A.
1
B.
2
C.
1.5
D.
2.5
80. Ficture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory
public use
A.
1
B.
2
C.
1.5
D.
2.5
81. EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM what piping
installations shall be used in high rise buildings
A.
ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
B.
PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE)
C.
Vitrified clay pipe
D.

A,b
E.
B,c
82. Consists of two independently acting internally or
externally loaded check valves, four properly located
test cocks with connectors & two isolation gate valves.
A.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above
83. Consists of two independently acting internally
loaded check valves, a differential pressure relief valve,
four properly located test cocks & two isolation gate
valves.
A.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
B.
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (RP)
C.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
D.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
84. Consists of a loaded air inlet valve, an internally
loaded check valve, two properly located test cocks &
two isolation gate valves.
A.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above
85. Consist of a body, a checking member & an
atmospheric opening.
A.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B.
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW
PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above
86. All pipings passing under or through walls shall be
protected from breakage with embedded
________________.
A.
Concrete pipe metal sleeves
B.

Pvc pipe sleeves

C.
Metal pipe sleeves
D.
None of the above
87. All pipes passing through or under cinders or other
corrosive materials shall be protected from external
corrosion by encasing same with _______ or in any
other approved manner.
A.
Metal sheath
B.
Polybuthane sheath
C.
Polyethylene sheath
D.
Plastic sheath
88. _____________ - shall be supported at every
1m interval.
A.
Plastic pipe
B.
Pvc pipe
C.
Steel pipe
D.
Lead pipe
89. in vertical piping ___________shall be supported
at intervals not exceeding 1.20m at centers with a rigid
vertical back-up
A.
PVC pipe
B.
Lead Pipe
C.
Steel Pipe
D.
G.I pipe
90. No Drainage or __________ shall be drilled &
tapped for making connections thereto
A.
Vent piping
B.
Drainage piping
C.
None of the above
D.
Supply piping
91. which is not properly lighted & ventilated.
A.
CATCH BASIN
B.
LAVATORY
C.
BIBB
D.
WATER CLOSET
92. If it is impracticable to obtain such slope due to
the following conditions except,
A.
Excessive depth of the proposed drainage line
B.

Structural and/or geological features of the terrain

C.
Existing adverse in arrangements of building structure
D.
Reasonable change because of existing weather