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Building Utilities - Plumbing Basics

Subjects : industries, plumbing
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What is the purpose of the third wire in an electrical system?






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






3. More than 3.00m but less than 2.00m






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. More than 3.00m but less than 2.00m






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. Relationship of EMF - Current - and Resistance?


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






22. When is a circuit considered closed?






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






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






25. What makes DC fluctuate?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


35. What are the purposes of circuit protective devices?






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


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






38. What is the purpose of a raceway?






39. When is a circuit considered closed?






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Waste outlet size of a lavatory


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






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






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






48. What is the purpose of a raceway?






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






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