The document contains multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts. It tests knowledge on topics like types of urinals and cisterns, parts of drainage systems like soil pipes and dead ends, valves like curb cocks and ball valves, plumbing fixtures like sanitary ware, and concepts like potable water, back pressure, and aquifers.
The document contains multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts. It tests knowledge on topics like types of urinals and cisterns, parts of drainage systems like soil pipes and dead ends, valves like curb cocks and ball valves, plumbing fixtures like sanitary ware, and concepts like potable water, back pressure, and aquifers.
The document contains multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts. It tests knowledge on topics like types of urinals and cisterns, parts of drainage systems like soil pipes and dead ends, valves like curb cocks and ball valves, plumbing fixtures like sanitary ware, and concepts like potable water, back pressure, and aquifers.
The document contains multiple choice questions about plumbing terms and concepts. It tests knowledge on topics like types of urinals and cisterns, parts of drainage systems like soil pipes and dead ends, valves like curb cocks and ball valves, plumbing fixtures like sanitary ware, and concepts like potable water, back pressure, and aquifers.
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1. A type of urinal in which the bowl is elongated and attached to the floor.
A. Wall hung urinal
B. Stall urinal C. Trough urinal D. None of the above 2. A covered, usually small tank used chiefly for storing rainwater for domestic use other than for drinking purposes. A. Catch basin B. Cistern C. Catchment D. Junction box 3. The extended portion of a pipe that is closed on one end to which no connections are made on the extended position, thus, permitting stagnation of wastewater or air therein. A. House drain B. Building sewer C. Dead end D. Pipe run 4. A valve placed on the water main on which the building water service is connected. A. Curb cock B. Gate valve C. Corporation stop D. Globe valve 5. A faucet to which a hose may be connected. A. Bib B. Hose bib C. Tap D. Gooseneck 6. An outhouse used for the deposition of excrement. A. Privy B. Cesspoll C. Septic Tank D. None of the above 7. A pipe which carries the discharge of toilets or similar fixtures, with or without the discharge of other fixtures, to a sewer or approved drain. A. Soil pipe B. Waste pipe C. Waste stack D. Soil and waste pipe 8. A water supply pipe that extends vertically one-full storey or more to convey water to fixture branches or group of fixtures. A. Downfeed pipe B. Water branch pipe C. Riser D. None of the above 9. A fitting with a projecting collar along the edge; used on installation requiring increased area coverage for added mechanical strength. A. Flange B. Union C. Socket D. Bushing 10. Minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing flushometer. A. 8 psi B. 5 psi C. 15 psi D. 12 psi 11. A type of valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating drilled ball that fits tightly against a resistant seat in the valve body. A. Angle valve B. Ball valve C. Globe valve D. Flush valve 12. The process of plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials that are pounded into the annular space in a bell and spigot cast iron pipe. A. Brazing B. Welding C. Flaring D. Caulking 13. A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage system by various types of plumbing fixtures equal to a discharge of 7.5 gals per minute. A. Fixture unit B. Plumbing unit C. Discharge unit D. Flow rate 14. A short length of pipe with external threads at each end used to join couplings or fittings. A. Union B. Valve C. Nipple D. Bushing 15. Porcelain enamel ware, such as bathtubs, toilet bowls, washbasins, etc. A. Plumbing appurtenance B. Plumbing fixture C. Sanitary ware D. Plumbing fitting 16. A piece of metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is expected to run and is usually found in roofs is called. A. Gutter B. Flashing C. Sheeting D. Roofing 17. All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with their connections. A. Plumbing system B. Sewer system C. Piping system D. Sanitary system 18. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure. A. Standard pressure B. Normal pressure C. Back pressure D. Barometric pressure 19. Maximum lead content allowed in pipe used to convey potable water. A. 3% B. 1% C. 2% D. 8% 20. Which of the following is not included in a half bath set up. A. Water closet B. Shower C. Lavatory D. Faucet 21. What causes the bad taste and color of water. A. Lack of oxygen B. Presence of algae C. Lack of nitrogen D. Presence of minerals 22. An opening in construction in any part of the plumbing system of sufficient size for a man to gain access thereto A. Manhole B. Slot hole C. Drifted hole D. Driven hole 23. Water that is satisfactory for drinking cooling and meets the requirements of the health authority. A. Purified water B. Mineral water C. Filtered water D. Potable water 24. A wye connection used in the fire lines where to lines a holes may be connected. A. Sprinkler B. Stand pipe C. Siamese connection D. Hydrant 25. An underground soil formation that contains sufficient saturated permeable material that yields significant quantities of water. A. Metamorphic rock B. Clay C. Shale D. Aquifer 26. The slope or fall of a line in reference to the horizontal plane, usually expressed in A. Ground line B. Grade C. Contour D. Interval 27. The lowest portion of the inside of any pipe that is not vertical. A. Grade B. Base line C. Inside diameter D. Invert 28. A water system used when there is insufficient water pressure, except A. Gravity tank B. Pressurized tank C. Direct distribution system D. None of the above 29. A pit or receptacle which receiver sewage or liquid waste located below the normal grade of the gravity system, and which must be emptied by mechanical means. A. Sump B. Cistern C. Chamber D. Interceptor 30. Water that is available from well, driven into water-bearing subsurface strate. A. Water table B. Ground water C. Potable water D. Saline water 31. The rate of flow of liquid measured per unit of time, usually in gallons per minute. A. Power B. Discharge C. Work D. Volume 32. A space entirely devoid of gas, liquid, or solids. A. Pressure void B. Perfect vacuum C. Atmospheric pressure D. Suction 33. A piece of pipe over 300 mm in length but less than the commercial and functions as extension in the piping system. A. Cut pipe B. Nipple C. Coupling D. Union 34. In water lines, a loud thumping noise that results from a sudden stoppage of the flow. A. Drinking fountain B. Water hammer C. Pressure gong D. Acoustics 35. A water tank installed above the roof of the building or by separate tower. A. Pneumatic tank B. Overhead tank C. Cistern D. Sump pit