Master Plumber Licensure Question Excerpts

1.

Size of water piping shall be based on the total _________

water consumption
water demand
water potability
none of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.

2. Water closet bowls for________ use shall be elongated bowl types equipped with open-front seats.
public
private
government
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
A.
B.
C.
D.

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 cross-sectional
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
A.
B.
C.

- shall be supported at by____________for entire length with hangers properly spaced.

Stiff aluminum or wooden backing

stiff metal or wooden backing
stiff plastic or metal sheet
9. Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility at least ______m

A.
B.
C.
D.

in its least dimension for inspection & repair.

0.30
0.20
0.10
0.40

10.

Excessive water pressure water pressure greater than ____ Kpa

551
552
553
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
Copper
Tubing - shall be supported at approximately ________m intervals for piping 38mm diameter & smaller &
12.
_______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
A.
B.
C.
D.

14.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.

15.

All porcelain enamel surfaces on plumbing fixtures shall be __________

mold resistant
acid resistant
corrosion resistant
none of the above
All pipe determinations shall be based on eighty percent (___) the reduced pressure.

70%
60%
80%
90%
______________
must
be
supported
at least every other joint except that when the developed length between
16.
supports exceeds 1.2m, they shall be provided at each joint.
Couplings and compression joints
Hubless or compression gasket joints
Caps and plugs
none of the above
17. ____________ - shall be supported by stiff metal or wood backing with hangers in its entire length for smallsize tubings up to 38mm diameter & without backings but with spaced metal hangers at approved spacing for
larger-size tubings.
steel tube
plastic tube

C.
D.

18.

aluminum tube
concrete tube
________ m max
61
62
63
64

A.
B.
C.
D.

19.
A.
B.
C.
D.

WASTE TANK
SEPTIC TANK
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
NONE OF THE ABOVE

20.

20mm/m or 2%
30mm/m or 3%
40mm/m or 4 %
10mm/m or 1 %

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.

NAMPAP

A.
B.
C.
D.

DILG
DPWH
DENR

23.
A.
B.
C.
D.

24.

AIR SEPARATION
AIR BREAK
AIR DEVISOR
NONE OF THE ABOVE
BRANCH INTERVAL
INTERVAL
BRANCH
LENGTH

A.
B.
C.
D.

25.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

26.
45 wye branches
combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
30 wye bend
or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.

27.

1,2
1,1
2,1
2,3

A.
B.
C.
D.

45 wye branches
combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
30 wye bend

28.

INTRAMUROS
BARASOAIN
BATAAN
CEBU

A.
B.
C.
D.

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.
B.
C.
D.

single hub sanitary tapped tee

double hub sanitary tapped tee
triple hub sanitary tapped tee
none of the above

32.

plumbing unit
plumbing fixtures
plumbing system
plumbing minimum

A.
B.
C.
D.

33.
A.
B.
C.
D.

34.

GI soil pipe
cast iron soil pipe
PVC soil Pipe
none of the above
SINK
LAVATORY
BASIN
NONE OF THE ABOVE

A.
B.
C.
D.

35.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.

36.

VENTILATING SYSTEM
WATER-SEALED TRAP
SOIL PIPES
WASTE PIPES
100 mm
102 mm

C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

37.

38.

39.

40.

101 mm
104 mm
Water pipes & fittings with a lead content that exceed ____ shall be prohibited & shall not be used in potable
piping systems.
8%
9%
10%
11%
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.
corporation cock
gatevalve
ballcock
none of the above
THE TOTAL NUMBERS OF SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT
4
5
3
6
THE SANITARY AND PLUMBING PERMIT WILL BE REVOKE IF THE PROJECT HAS BEEN ABANDONED OR
SUSPENDED FOR HOW MANY DAYS
120
60
30
100

41. The quantity of water required to be supplied to every plumbing fixture shall be represented by ____________
Fixture Units FU
Fixture drain FD
Fixture Trap FT
none of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.

42. The minimum airgap for Effective openings not greater than 25mm in diameter. affected by walls
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

2 times diameter of effective opening

4 times diameter of effective opening
5 times diameter of effective opening
3 times diameter of effective opening

43.

The minimum airgap for Effective openings

3 times diameter of effective opening

2 times diameter of effective opening
4 times diameter of effective opening
5 times diameter of effective opening
44. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED FROM THE FINISH GRADE LINE THE SIAMESE INLET CONNECTION
OF A STANDPIPE
2.0 M
1.2 M
1.5 M
2.5 M
The
minimum
air
gap
for
Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 25mm in
45.
diameter. affected by walls

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

76mm
77mm
78mm
79mm
The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 25mm in
diameter. not affected by walls
54mm
53mm
52mm
51mm
The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm in diameter if
not affected by wall
25
24
23
22
The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm in diameter if
affected by walls
36mm
37mm
38mm
39mm
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
40mm
39mm
38mm
37mm
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
56mm
57mm
58mm
59mm
THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT FOR SANITARY / PLUMBING WILL BE EXPIRED AFTER HOW MANY
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE
2
1
1.5
3
THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION, CALCULATIONS AND ETC FOR PLUMBING / SANITARY PERMIT WILL
BE SIGNED BY A a Registered & Licensed
DRAINAGE ENGINEER
MASTER PLUMBER
SANITARY ENGINEER
ARCHITECT
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.
bonderized & galvanized
aluminum

C.
D.

steel

54.

none of the above

No urinal shall be set closer than _________m center to center

0.70
0.60
0.50
0.65
No
building
sewer
or
other
drainage
pipings or part thereof, constructed of materials other than that approved for
55.
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
A.
B.
C.
D.

56.
A.
B.
C.
D.

57.

A.
B.
C.
D.

58.
A.
B.
C.
D.

59.
A.
B.
C.
D.

60.
A.
B.
C.
D.

61.
A.
B.
C.
D.

No
21
20
25
19
Inadequate water pressure water pressure less than _____ Kpa
103
104
105
106
In Screwed Pipe - IPS shall be supported at approximately _______m intervals for piping 19mm diameter &
smaller & _______m intervals for piping 25mm & larger in diameter.
3.5 / 3.0
3.0 / 3.5
3.6/ 3.0
3.0 / 3.6
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.
firm bed
strata
compacted earth
none of the above
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.
0,30
0.40
0.50
0.60
For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No Galvanized Wrought Iron orGalvanized Steel Pipe shall be used
underground & shall be kept at least _____mm above ground.
155
152
153
154

62. For vertical piping, Screwed Pipe - Iron Pipe Size (IPS) shall be supported at not less than every other storey
drift

A.
B.
C.
D.

height
level
dimension

63. For vertical piping, _________ - shall be supported at each storey or at a maximum intervals of 3m o.c.
A.
B.
C.
D.

lead tubing
copper tubing
steel tubing
g.i. tubing

64. For vertical piping, cast iron pipes- Bell & Spigot & Hubless pipe shall be supported at_____ or closer.

every 2 storey
every storey
every 3 storey
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
FOR
THE
SET
OF
SANITARY/
PLUMBING
PLANS
REQUIRED
BY
THE BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN
66.
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
A.
B.
C.
D.

68.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1
2

69.

1.5
2.0
Fixture unit Water Closet (economical flush) private use
5
4
3

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

2.5
2

70.
A.
B.
C.

Fixture unit Lawn Sprinklers (standard type, each head)

Fixture unit of Urinal (stall & wall)

5
4
3

D.

71.

2
Fixture unit of Urinal (pedestal or similar type)
10
15
12

A.
B.
C.
D.

72.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Fixture unit of Urinal (flush tank)

2
3
4
5

73. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometer-tank),Hose Bibb or Sill Cock (standard type) private use
2
3
4
5

A.
B.
C.
D.

74.
A.
B.
C.
D.

75.

Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometer-tank),

5
4
3
2
Fixture unit of Water Closet (economical flush) public use
5
4
3
2

A.
B.
C.
D.

76.

Fixture unit of Mobile Home (each)-temporary facilities

5
6
7
8
Fixture
unit
of
Bidet,
Bathtub(With
or
Without
Shower
Over),Laundry
Tub or Clothes Washer (each pair of
77.
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
A.
B.
C.
D.

79.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fixture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory private use

1
2
1.5
2.5

80.

Ficture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory public use

1
2

A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
2.5

81. EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM what piping installations shall be used in high rise buildings
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE)
Vitrified clay pipe
a,b
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.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
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.
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (RP)
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
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.
ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
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.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.

concrete pipe metal sleeves

pvc pipe sleeves
metal pipe sleeves
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.
metal sheath
polybuthane sheath
polyethylene sheath
plastic sheath

88.

_____________

- shall be supported at every 1m interval.

plastic pipe
pvc pipe
steel pipe

lead pipe
in
vertical
piping
___________shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.20m at centers with a rigid vertical
89.
back-up
A.
PVC pipe
B.
Lead Pipe
C.
Steel Pipe
D.
G.I pipe
D.

90. No Drainage or __________ shall be drilled & tapped for making connections thereto
vent piping
drainage piping
none of the above
supply piping

A.
B.
C.
D.

91.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

which is not properly lighted & ventilated.

CATCH BASIN
LAVATORY
BIBB
WATER CLOSET

92. If it is impracticable to obtain such slope due to the following conditions except,
Excessive depth of the proposed drainage line
Structural and/or geological features of the terrain
Existing adverse in arrangements of building structure
Reasonable change because of existing weather