PRACTICE PROBLEM SET 1 8. The first chief of the Division of the Plumbing 16.

f the Division of the Plumbing 16. Who is the Chairman of Board of Master 24. A plumbing permit issued shall expire and
1. Known as “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” was Construction and Inspection. Plumbers(BOMP) where the NAMPAP submitted the become null and void if the plumbing work
signed by President Ramon Magsaysay in June 18, A. John M. David draft code to him in October 1999. authorized therein is not commenced within _____
1955. B. John F. Hass A. Engr. John Jones from the date issued.
A. R.A 1374 C. John A. Meracolo B. Engr. Fortunato H. Amosco A. Two years
B. R.A 1378 D. John F. Hidalgo C. Engr. Raymundo Gumapac B. One year
C. R.A 1060 D. Engr. Catalino Casapunan C. Six months
D. R.A 9514 9. Who was the NAMPAP President spearheaded the D. 1-1/2 months
updating of the RNPCP in 1996? 17. Who is the Chairman of PRC where adopted
2. Based on the history of plumbing practice“ The A. Jamie M. Cabase RNPCP 1999 which Pres. Joseph Estrada approved 25. If the plumbing work is suspended or abandoned
walled city” known as Intramuros was established as B. Hemogenes Pobre last Dec. 21, 1999. at any time after having been commenced for a
a model community by the? C. Fortunato H. Amosco A. Hermogenes Pobre period of ______?
A. Americans D. Teodoro pastor. B. Teodoro Pastor A. 120 days
B. Spaniards C. Roberto Feliciano B. 180 days
C. Mexican 10. When was the NAMPAP organized and had it D. Raymondo Reyes C. 60 days
D. Japanese registered with the Securities and Exchange D. 90 days
Commission. 18. RNPC 1999 was approved by Pres. Joseph
3. When was the first approved which inclusion of A. 1934 Estrada 26. In case of renewal of a plumbing permit from the
“asbestos cement pipe” as an approved material. B. 1932 last_________. sanction due to expired permit what will be the
A. November 28, 1967 C. 1935 A. June 27, 1956 equivalent fee shall be paid?
B. September 21, 1988 D. 1937 B. April 19, 1958 A.Whole original amount
C. October 23, 1986 C. December 21, 1999 B. 1⁄4 of original amount
D. November 21, 1985 11.The birth of the plumbing profession in the D. July 25, 1999 C. 1⁄2 of original amount
Philippines was traced back to. D. 3⁄4 of the original amount
4. The Filipino plumbers were assigned the task A. 12th century 19. An adequate _______ is one of the most
ofmaintaining, repairing/remodeling plumbing B. 15th century important governances in modern and healthful 27. Where shall be a registration number in a round
system in all pueblos or town, church and C. 16th century human existence. shaped seal placed?
government buildings during? D. 17th century A. Fire Code A. Upper portion of the round seal.
A. 16th -17th century B. Plumbing Code B. Center below the name.
B. 18th -19th century 12. When was the National Plumbing Code of the C. Sanitation Code C. Upper center of the round seal.
C. 19th -20th century Philippines promulgated and approved by D. Water Code D. Lower portion of the seal.
D. 15th -16th century Malacañang?
A. June 18, 1955 20. How many set of plan shall be submitted of the 28. Where shall be the word “Registered and
5. Based on the history of plumbing B. December 21, 1999 aforementioned requirements with each application Licensed Master Plumber” in a round shaped seal
practice,plumbing took a great leap at the turn of the C. January 28 , 1959 for a permit signed and sealed by placed?
American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite teachers, D. February 14, 1959 RMP. A. Upper portion of the round.
doctors and evangelist? A. 5 sets B. Center of the round seal.
A. 16th century 13. When was the Board of Examiners for Master B. 4 sets C. Upper center of the round seal.
B. 20th century Plumber and NAMPAP prepared the Curriculum for C. 6 sets D. Lower portion of the seal.
C. 20th century Plumbing Engineering and approved by D. 6 sets
D. 18th century DepED at Feati University? 29. Where shall be the name of Registered and
A. 1966-1988 21. How many set(s) of approved plumbing plan, Licensed Master Plumber in a round shaped seal
6. Before Martial Law, Republic Act No. 6541 known B. 1966-1969 data and specification will retain by the placed?
as the? C. 1955-1999 Administrative Authority. A. Upper portion of the round seal
A. Building Code of the Philippines D. 1945-1965 A. 2 sets B. Center of the round seal
B. Fire Code of the Philippines B. 1 set C. Upper center of the round seal
C. Sanitation Code of the Philippines 14. Plumbing Engineering was first introduced to C. 3 sets D. Lower portion of the seal
D. Plumbing Code of the Philippines what School or University? D. 4 sets
A. Feati University 30. An organization primarily established for
7. Based on the history of plumbing practice, who B. University of the Philippines 22. How many set(s) of approved plumbing plan, purposes of testing to approved standards.
was the Governor General issued letter of instruction C. De LaSalle University specification and data will retain to applicant and A. Administrative Authority
on proper waste disposal when epidemics like D. University of Manila owner? B. Approved Testing Agency
cholera, leprosy and other contagious disease A. 2 sets C. Authority Having Jurisdiction
engulfed in the Philippines. 15. City Ordinance No. 2411 known as the? B. 3 sets D. Plumbing Official
A. General Fortunato A. National Drinking Water Standard C. 4 sets
B. General Mc. Arthur B. Clean Air Act D. 1 set 31. It includes the Building official, the Commission,
C. General Malvar C. Plumbing Code for the City of Manila the Board where can established and authorize to
D. General Harrison D. Clean Water Act 23. How many set(s) of plan shall be kept or retain administer and enforce the provision of R.A 1378.
to a jobsite at all times while the work is in progress. A. Administrative Authority
A. 3 sets B. Plumbing Official
B. 2 sets C. Approved Testing Agency
C. 1 set D. All of the above
D. 4 sets
32. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or 39. An impairment of the quality of the potable water 46. Two offsets in successions or in series such that 54. A tank located above or integral with water
substances into the distributing pipes of a potable which creates an actual hazard to the public through the centerline of the outside ends are in the same closet, urinal or similar fixture for flushing or
water supply from any source other than from its poisoning or spread of disease by sewage, industrial straight line. removing excrement in the fixture.
intended source. waste also defined as high hazard. A. Double offset A. Flush valve
A. Back siphonage A. Pollution B. Double bent fitting B. Flush tank
B. Back pressure B. Contamination C. S-trap offset C. Flushometer valve
C. Backflow C. Disease D. All of the above D. Flushometer tank
D. Backflow connection D. Black water
47. A pipe which carries ground and surface water, 55. Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for
33. Occurs due to an increased reverse pressure 40. A vertical vent that is a continuation of a drain to storm water or waste water into the building the purposed of flushing water closet and similar
above the supply pressure. Ex: pumps, boilers, which the vent connects. to drainage system. fixtures.
gravity or other source of pressure. A. Continuous vent A. Sewer A. Flush valve
A. Backflow preventer B. VSTR B. Sewage B. Flush tank
B. Backpressure Backflow C. STVR C. Drain C. Flushometer valve
C. Back siphonage D. Main vent D. Conductor D. Flushometer tank
D. Backflow connection
41. A drain connecting the compartments of a set of 48. The water supply pipe between the fixture supply 56. Is integrated within an air accumulator vessel
34. The flowing back of used, contaminated or fixtures to a trap connecting other permitted fixtures pipe and the water distributing pipe. which is design to discharge a predetermine a
polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into to a common trap. A. Fixture supply quantity of water into fixture for flushing purposes.
a water supply pipe due to negative pressure A. Continuous vent B. Fixtures branch A. Flushometer valve
in such pipe. B. Waste branch C. Distribution pipe B. Flush valve
A. Back-siphonage C. Continuous waste D. Water service pipe C. Flushometer tank
B. Back pressure D. Soil stack D. Flush tank
C. Back preventer 49. The drain pipes from the trap of a fixture to the
D. Cross connection 42. Marking on a backflow prevention device or a junction of that drain with any other drain pipe. 57. Is a device which discharges a predetermined
vacuum breaker is a point conforming to approved A. Fixture drain quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes
35. Any joint obtained by joining of metal parts standards and establish by the testing laboratory. B. Waste branch and is actuated by direct water pressure.
which alloys will melts at a temp. higher than 449 A. Marker C. Soil branch A. Flushometer tank
degree centigrade but lower than the melting temp B. Critical level D. Fixture unit B. Flushometer valve
of the C. Flood level C. Flush valve
parts to be joined. D. Flood level rim 50. A water supply pipe connecting the fixture with D. Flush tank
A. Soldered joint the fixture branch.
B. Butt joint 43. Any connection or arrangement , physical or A. Fixture branch 58. A return bend of small- sized pipe, one end of
C. Brazed joint otherwise, between a potable water supply system B. Distribution pipe which is about 30 cm. long and other end is about
D. Mechanical joint and any plumbing fixture which enables nonpotable, C. Fixture supply 7.5 cm long. Commonly used as a faucet for a pantry
used, unclean, polluted contaminated to enter into D. Crossmain loop sink.
36. A group vent pipe which starts in front of the any part of a potable water system A. Gooseneck
extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch under any condition. 51. The level in a fixture at which water begins to B. Elbow 45 deg
and connects to the vent stack. (See Loop vent) A. Cross connection overflow over the top rim of the fixture. C. Elbow 90 deg
A. Common vent B. Backflow A. Flood level rim D. Return bend pipe
B. Circuit vent C. Back siphonage B. Flood level
C. Local vent D. Backpressure C. Rim 59. An interceptor of at least 3 cu.m capacity to
D. Relief vent D. Flooded serve or more fixtures and which is remotely located.
44. The liquid or water-borne waste derived from the A. Sump
37. The part of a plumbing system designed and ordinary living processes, free from industrial 52. Is the top edge of a receptacle from where water B. Pit
installed to serve more than one appliance, fixture, waste and of such character that permit overflows. C. Grease interceptor
building or system. satisfactory disposal without special treatment. A. Flood level rim D. Receptor
A. Common A. Sewer B. Flood level
B. Supply B. Storm sewer C. Flooded 60. The water that stands or passes through the
C. Chase C. Domestic Sewage D. Air Gap ground.
D. Interconnection D. Domestic Sewer A. Natural water
53. A fixture is flooded when the liquid therein risers B. Ground water
38. A room or space having a volume less than 1.4 45. A pipe fitting with adjacent reverse bends and to the flood level rim. C. Surface water
cu.m with 250 kCal of the aggregate input rating of shape like the letter “S”. A. Flood level rim D. Rainwater
all fuel burning appliances installed in that space. A. S-trap B. Flood level
A. Open space B. Double bend fitting C. Flooded 61. A branch vent that performs its function for two
B. Conditioned Room C. Double offset D. Rim (2) or more traps.
C. Confined space D. All the above A. Group vent
D. Isolated space B. Yoke vent
C. Utility vent
D. Circuit vent
62. Is any pipe or fitting installed in a horizontal 69. A Pipe or shaft to convey foul air from a 77. A manufactured device or prefabricated 84. The pressure available at the fixture or water
positioned or which forms at an angle not more than plumbing fixture or a room to the outer air. assembly or an on the job assembly of component outlet ; allowance is made for pressure drop due to
45 deg. with the horizontal. A. Main vent parts, and friction loss, head, meter and other losses in the
A. Vertical pipe B. Group vent serves as adjust to the basic piping system and system during maximum demand period.
B. Stack C. Local vent plumbing fixtures. A. Static pressure
C. Horizontal pipe D. Circuit A. Plumbing fixtures B. Normal pressure
D. Riser B. Plumbing appliance C. Residual pressure
70. Any system of continuous piping, which is the C. Plumbing appurtenance D. Critical pressure
63. Any pipe or fitting installed in a vertical principal artery of the system where branches are D. All the above
positioned or which forms at an angle of not more connected. 85. Is the single sloping drain from the base of a
than 45 degrees with the vertical line. A. Soil pipe 78. An approved type installed receptacles, devices stack to its junction with the main building drain.
A. Horizontal pipe B. Main or appliances supplied with water or receive liquid A. Secondary branch
B. Stack C. Waste pipe or liquid borne waste and discharge such waste into B. Primary branch
C. Vertical pipe D. Drainage system the drainage system. C. Building drain
D. Branch A. Plumbing appliance D. Branches
71. The purposed for which a building is used or B. Plumbing appurtenance
64. Are cast iron soil pipes with plain ends connected intended to be used. C. Plumbing fixtures 86. A building sewer, which receive the discharge
together with bolted stainless steel band and A. Commercial D. Plumbing system from more than one building and conveys it to a
neoprene gasket. B. Maintenance public sewer, private sewage disposal system or
A. Bell pipes C. Occupancy 79. The administrative authority or the officer with other point of disposal.
B. Hubless pipes D. Building Management the administration and enforcement of the NPC or his A. Public sewer
C. Flanged joint regularly authorized authority. B. Public used
D. Brazed joint 72. In a line of piping is a combination of elbow or A. Person C. Private sewer
bends, which brings one section of the pipe out of B. Plumbing official D. Private used
65. Is a pipe does not connect directly with the line but into a line parallel with original section. C. Administrative authority
drainage system but conveys liquid waste by A. Parallel D. Having jurisdiction 87. An outhouse or structure used for the deposition
discharging into a plumbing fixture and directly B. Vertical of excrement.
connected to the drainage system. C. Offset 80. An impairment of the quality of a water to a A. Septic tank
A. Storm drainage pipe D. Double offset degree which creates hazard to the public health and B. Cesspool
B. Sanitary drainage pipe adversely affect the aesthetic and potable qualities of C. Privy
C. Indirect waste pipe 73. Whenever any work regulated by this Code is water for domestic used. D. Seepage pit
D. Direct waste pipe dangerous to human life or detrimental to health and A. Contamination
property and inadequate or unsafe supply and or B. Non potable 88. A pit beneath a privy where excrement connects.
66. Is a device designed and installed to separate sewage disposal system. C. Pollution A. Distribution box
and retain deleterious, hazardous or undesirable A. Nuisance D. Waste water B. Privy vault
matters from normal sewage or liquid waste to B. Disturbance C. Sump
discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity. C. Pollutants 81. Water satisfactory for drinking, culinary and D. Seepage pit
A. Separator D. Reluctant domestic purposes and meets the requirement of the 89. A common sewer directly controlled by public to
B. Filter Philippine national standard for drinking water. which all abutters have equal right of connection.
C. Interceptor 74. Tube made of plastic material and colored black. A. Potability A. Private sewer
D. All the above The cross-sectional shape is normally oval and is B. Purified water B. Drainage
denoted by its outside diameter. C. Potable water C. Public sewer
67. In plumbing, a secondary pipeline. In sewerage, A. PE D. Clear water D. Main sewer
a common sewer to which no other branch sewer is B. Copper
connected. It receives sewage from building sewer C. PB( Polybutylene) 82. The normal force exerted by a homogeneous 90. Potable water piping color coded pipe.
service connection only. D. PEX liquid or gas, per unit of area on the wall of A. Red
A. Latrine thecontainer. B. Gray
B. Lateral 75. Tube made of plastic material and colored black. A. Static head C. Blue
C. Invert The cross sectional shape is circular is denoted by its B. Pressure D. Orange
D. Primary branch outside diameter or O.D. C. Energy
A. PB D. Isolated space 91. Drainpipes manufactured with toxic components
68. Is the discharge from any fixture, appliances or B. Copper and are color coded of?
appurtenance in connection with a plumbing system C. PE (Polyethylene) A. Gray, blue and green
which does not receive fecal matter. D. Double offset 83. The pressure existing without any flow motion. B. Gray, orange and brown
A. Waste pipe A. Critical pressure C. Orange, gray and white
B. Waste discharge 76. Any one of special class of device or equipment B. Normal pressure D. Brown, green and yellow
C. Liquid waste or intended to perform a special plumbing function, C. Static pressure
D. Solid waste such as motors, heating elements and pressure- D. Static head
temperature elements.
A. Plumbing appurtenance
B. Plumbing appliance
C. Plumbing fixtures
D. All of the above.
92. An approved plumbing fixtures or device of such 100.A vertical opening through a building for
materials, shape and capacity to adequately receive elevators, dumbwaiters, light, ventilation or similar
the discharge from indirect waste pipe, purposes.
constructed and located to be readily cleaned. A. Septic tank
A. Floor drain B. Conduit
B. Area drain C. Pipe
C. Receptor D. Shaft
D. Pit

93. Include all valves controls used in plumbing

system which are accessible.
A. Accessories
B. Equipment
C. Regulating equipment
D. Controls

94. Made up of two 900 bends with inside and

outside threads, flanged or welded fittings; and
applied also to a or 1800 bends in copper tubings.
A. Offset
B. Return bend
C. Double offset bend
D. U shaped

95. Waste water containing human excrement and

liquid household waste. Also called “ domestic
sewage”.
A. Sanitary Sewer
B. Storm sewer
C. Sanitary sewage
D. Black water

96. A sewer intended to receive sanitary sewage with

or without industrial waste and without the
admixture of rain or ground water.
A. Domestic sewage
B. Sanitary sewer
C. Building sewer
D. Storm sewer

97. A loosely line excavation in the ground, which

receives the discharge of a septic tank.
A. Septic tank
B. Cesspool
C. Privy
D. Seepage pit

98. The pipe from the street water main or other

source of water supply to the building served.
A. Main sewer pipe
B. Distribution pipe
C. Service pipe
D. Fixture supply pipe

99. Any waste water containing animal or vegetable

matter in suspension or solution and may include
liquids containing chemicals in solution.
A. Black Water
B. Sewage
C. Potable water
D. Storm water