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Building Utilities - Plumbing Basics

Subjects : industries, plumbing
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. All of the drainage piping within a building that conveys sewage - rainwater - and other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal exclusive of public and private exterior pipe lines or systems.






2. What are the purposes of circuit protective devices?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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


12. More than 3.00m but less than 2.00m






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






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






15. Structure with any part of its structural framework will ignite/burn at 750






16. All water supply - drainage - and venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with their connections.






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






18. Relationship of EMF - Current - and Resistance?


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






20. What is the purpose of a raceway?






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






22. When is a circuit considered closed?






23. What is the purpose of a raceway?






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






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






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






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






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






29. In a battery set-up - why are protons and electrons positioned on opposite sides?






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






31. Minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that discharges wastes into a plumbing installation: 1 water meter - 1 water closet - 1 lavatory - 1 shower head and drain for a bathtub or shower stall - 1 kitchen sink - 1 laundry tray - 3 floor drains






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






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






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






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






36. All of the drainage piping within a building that conveys sewage - rainwater - and other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal exclusive of public and private exterior pipe lines or systems.






37. What is the characteristic of a device?






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. All water supply - drainage - and venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with their connections.






43. Waste outlet size of a lavatory


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






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






46. Structure with any part of its structural framework will ignite/burn at 750






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






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






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






50. Relationship of EMF - Current - and Resistance?