MASTER PLUMBER MODULE - PRACTICAL PROBLEM

FOUR

The total number of closets on a 3-inch stack (vertical) is ___________

B0RED WELLS

These are dug with earth augers and usually 30 meters (100 ft) deep. The diameter ranges from 2 to 30 inches.The well is lined with metal, vitrified tile or concrete.

Five Years

According to RA 1378 for at least how many years must the appointee to the Board of Master Plumbers must have been activity in person engaged in the trade of plumbing?

20 to 25 inches above the finished floor line

When specifications are not available, install urinal so the lip height is?

Pollution

Organic matter or sewage contamination on water.

Polybutelene

A flexible type of pipe known to have the only flexible plastic tubing suitable for use with hot and color pressure system. And its also known as an excellent chemical resistance to acids and alkali but is not suited for fuel oil, gasoline or kerosene distribution system. (blue or gray pipe)

Left

For hot and cold water distribution system, on what side should the hot water supply be placed in combination fittings?

Establishing a grade line then digging the trench exactky this line

The proper fall for a house sewer is established by?

An indirect waste pipe

A refrigetrator used to store food and tha requires drainage shall be drained by means of __________

Waste water runs away from solids, eventually causing stoppages

What may happen if a sewer pipe is laid with a fall greate than 1/4 inch per foot?

Solder

What type of pipe joints

64 mm (2 1/2")

The standard size of an outlet of a dry standpipe located for each floor is _________ mm.

Hardness

Water quality problem caused by the presence of Magnesium and Calcium.

Submersible pump

A pump used underground.

Solvent Welding

Which of the following methods of jointing plastics used for dishcharge pipework system is BEST described as a cold welding process?

Individual house pipe in connection with meter

Where does the Level III type of water service retrieved?

Plastic Pipe

The building sewer is usually made of clay tile, cast iron, asbestos-cement, or?

RA 1378

An Act To Regulate the Trade Of Master Plumber in The Philippines

Air Gap

The clear vertical distance between the spout of a faucet or other outlet of a supply pipe and the flood level of a receptacle

33,000

One horsepower is how many foot pound per min.?

Pail Flush

A water closet comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank. Flushing action is obtained only through water poured from a pail or bucket. This is used in areas where running water systems are not available.

Nipple

A piece of pipe lesser than 12" length threaded at both ends.

Ball Cock

A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by means of hallow floating ball which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply valve

Pressure head

What do you call the vertical distances of a column of water from the pump discharge?

(Water) Potability

One of the first steps in the selection of a sutiable water supply source is

Trough Type

According to Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, what type of urinal should be provided for disable persons?

25mm

What is the minimum height of raised letters on an Iron or bronze sign that will read "Connection to dry Standpipe"

Fixture Units

The quantity of water required to be supplied in every plumbing fixture shall be represented by fixture units

Prevent surges in pressure

After you have taken all the hydrant readings, you should shut down the hydrants slowly to

0.45

What is the maximum height should a water dloset have if its intended for a disable person

1 inch above the full opening of the overflow tube

Water closet tank ballcocks shall be installed with the vacuum breaker critical level at least

Cohesion

The property of a fluid whereby its own molecule are united or attached to each other

Cut fitting out and install new fitting

How do you repair a leak on a plastic pipe fitting?

Return Bend

180 degrees bend in a pipe.

Sufficient water is available for the fire fighting

The primary purpose of periodic testing of water mains fro flow and pressure is to ensure that?

Plug

What is the pipe fitting with outside thread and projecting square head used for closing the edge or another fitting?

Flushing, Dosing, Flushing, Testing

In which order is a water main disinfected?

Third Congress

What Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved after the third reading RA 1378 otherwise known as Plumbing Code of the Philippines?

Brand of Grease Interceptors

Which of the following is NOT an element in the composition of the size of grease interceptors?

On steel sleeves

What is the least method to lay a PB or PE tube on trenches?

Coagulation

What is the process of water supply putrefaction which consists of applying certain chemicals in particles too small to be removed by plain sedimentation?

June 6, 1977

The date that the Environmental Code is signed

Coagulation-Flocculation

This is the process by which small sediment particles which don't settle well combine together to form larger particles which can be removed by sedimentation

Bacteria

Disinfection of drinking water is done to remove

Siamese Connection

A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the hydrant or to the same nozzle

Double Hub

A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical condition

Wash down

Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying through small irregular passageway, prohibited by some health codes

0.762m

All shower compartments shall also be capable of encompassing a __________ diameter circle

On male threads

Pipe joint material should be applied on

Fire Code of the Philippines

PD No.1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in the practice of plumbing profession. What is PD 1185?

Jetted wells

Use of extreme water pressure so as not to

affect existing foundations in the vicinity. Makes use of a suction pump above, while

casing acts as the pump riser. Used only where ground is relatively soft,

hence sometimes referred to as

"Sand-Point Wells".

Siphon Vortex

Quiet, extremely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water directed through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl.

Store waste in the tank and dispose in sanitary fill

In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best thing?

RA 1364

An act to regulate the practice of Sanitary Engineering in the Philippines

Driven wells

A steel drive-well point 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 up to 15m(50ft).

Reverse Trap

Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet except that trap passageway and water surface area are smaller.

Aeration

What is the process of exposing water in their films to the oxygen of the atmosphere in order to remove neutralize the taste, odor and dissolved oxygen?

20

How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise known as the National Building Code limits the practice of a Master Plumber?

Heat Absorption/ Capacity

It is the ability to absorb heat without becoming warmer.

Sewage

What is a liquid waste that contains animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution?

Soldered Joint

A jointed obtained by joining of metal parts with metallic mixtures of alloy that melt at a temperature up to and including 840 degrees F is a

August 22,1991

The date when the Sanitation Code is issued

A water closet where in the flush tank is seperate but is attached to a toilet bowl

Close Coupled

Cleansing and Sanitation

The code requirement for an adequate supply of potable running water is for

High Tank

Which of the following is the earliest model of water closet

Hidden

What do you call the lines that are made of short and thick dashes and are used to show the location of recessed objects in the plan?

Chloride

What is use for water treatment in a swimming pool?

Wall-hung

What type of water closet is installed in such a way that it does not touch the floor?

Potable Water

Water that is safe to drink is referred to by this code as

Lavatory Faucet

A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap:

ASTM

Polyvinyl Chloride pipe (PVC) used for Drain Waste Vents (DWV) are manufactured based on the standard set by this organization

Bathroom

A room equipped with a shower stall or bathtub.

Fusion Welding

How do you connect PPRC?

June 18, 1955

Date when Sanitary Engineering Law and Plumbing Law were approved.

Choice in the system of water distribution.

In a water system with constant water supply, supplying series of plumbing fixtures, water supply drop is experienced when the fixtures in the series are simultaneously opened. Which poor design in the plumbing system causes this?

Sealed

Voids around piping passing through concrete floors on the ground shall be

6"

Dry Standpipe

December 31, 1976

Date when Water code was signed

Absorption Trench

A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic tank effluent may flow covered with earth

24 inches

The clear space in front of any water closet or bidet shall not be less than

Wet standpipe for a riser more than 15m

64mm or 2 1/2 inches

Ventilate it or use as a se;f cpmtaomed breathing apparatus

What should you do if an oxygen-deficient condition is present in a manhole?

Filtration

When silt and dirt are removed from the water, the process is called

Up feed system

Water is distributed from the normal water pressure coming from the public water main, for low rise buildings.

38mm

Minimum height of siamese connection from the ground line?

Hot water return

In a plumbing plan which of the following is represented by double dots in between dashes

22"

What is the setting height from the floor for a wall hung lavatory water supply inlet?

CAUTION-NON POTABLE WATER DO NOT DRINK

Each outlet in a non potable waterline that may be used for drinking purposes shall be posted with

Ball Valves

Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves has gain popularity

Res. 4

What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master Plumbing for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Submersible Pump

Is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric motors which are positioned under water in a suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the surface.

Dug Wells

Can be constructed with hand tools or power tools-depth of about 15m (50ft) and can have the greatest diameter that a space may allow

Centrifugal Pump

It contains an impeller mounted on a rotating shaft. The rotating impeller increases the water velocity while forcing the water in to a casing thus converting the water's velocity into higher pressure

Along a Straight Line

How should fixtures be located in order to ensure of the most economical installation?

Roughing-In

What do you call the installation of all pipes in the plumbing system that is in partitions or under floors?

Pitot Tube

Instrument used to measure water flow.

Cold Chisel

What kind of plumbing tool is cheaply used for cutting cast-iron pipes, brick or stone?

Deep Well

A well that penetrates the earth to depths of not more than 100ft.

Water Distribution

What pipe conveys potable water from a building supply to a plumbing fixture?

4"

Dry Standpipe fo a riser below 23m.