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Building Utilities - Plumbing Basics

Subjects : industries, plumbing
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The vertical extension of a soil - wastes - or vent system above the highest horizontal drain connected to a stack.






2. What type of circuit is applicable to a factory?






3. An electrically or mechanically operated device used to elevate sewage and liquid wastes from a lower level to a point of discharge.






4. The nominal commercial designation - normally the inside diameter of the pipe.






5. More than 3.00m but less than 2.00m






6. Structure built - erected and of framed component structural parts.






7. Which is a better option in the ventilation of a comfort room placed in a public building?






8. Why is a rigid steel conduit used for feeders?






9. In building automation systems - where surveillance architecture is utilized - what is the most basic solution that should be considered?






10. What is the purpose of the sheat in a Romex Cable?






11. Which is better option in considering the placement of building utilities of a building - given that building is with an ample size of lot?






12. An electrically or mechanically operated device used to elevate sewage and liquid wastes from a lower level to a point of discharge.






13. Relationship of EMF - Current - and Resistance?


14. The principal pipe of a system of continuous piping to which branch connections can be made.






15. Pipe cleanout size requirements shall be of a size corresponding to the pipe size into which they are installed up to a diameter.


16. The vertical extension of a soil - wastes - or vent system above the highest horizontal drain connected to a stack.






17. The nominal commercial designation - normally the inside diameter of the pipe.






18. The principal vent pipe of a system to which vent connections can be made.






19. Change - addition or modification in construction/occupancy.






20. What type of ventilation is appropriate for a T&B located in a hotel accommodation unit?






21. What is the purpose of the sheat in a Romex Cable?






22. What is the purpose of a raceway?






23. Vertical distance from the 'grade line' to the highest point of the coping.






24. A flow of waste - used for sizing plumbing jobs in a plumbing system - equal to one cubic foot per minute.






25. What makes DC fluctuate?






26. How do you differentiate a panel board from a service switch?






27. What makes DC fluctuate?






28. The principal vent pipe of a system to which vent connections can be made.






29. An installed pipe or fitting that forms an angle of less than 45 degrees with the horizontal.






30. What are the purposes of circuit protective devices?






31. The level at which water begins to overflow the top or rim of a plumbing fixture.






32. An installed pipe or fitting that forms an angle of less than 45 degrees with the horizontal.






33. A water supply source connecting the fixture and water supply pipe.






34. What is the characteristic of a device?






35. Individual official - board - department or agency established or authorized by the office of the president (RA1378): administer and enforce the NPCP.






36. Individual official - board - department or agency established or authorized by the office of the president (RA1378): administer and enforce the NPCP.






37. Structure built - erected and of framed component structural parts.






38. What is the purpose of the third wire in an electrical system?






39. The installation of certain parts of the plumbing system that can be done before installation of the fixtures including drainage - venting - and water supply






40. The installation of certain parts of the plumbing system that can be done before installation of the fixtures including drainage - venting - and water supply






41. Waste outlet size of a lavatory


42. A flow of waste - used for sizing plumbing jobs in a plumbing system - equal to one cubic foot per minute.






43. A water supply source connecting the fixture and water supply pipe.






44. A designed fitting normally shaped with a U-Type part that continuously retains a liquid seal and prevents the back passage of air without affecting the flow of liquids in the system.






45. Why is a rigid steel conduit used for feeders?






46. How do you differentiate a panel board from a service switch?






47. What is the purpose of a raceway?






48. The total length of a pipeline measured along the center line and the fittings of the pipe.






49. What are the purposes of circuit protective devices?






50. Why is it important for you to determine the ampacity of a wire?