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Building Utilities - Plumbing Basics

Subjects : industries, plumbing
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In building automation systems - where surveillance architecture is utilized - what is the most basic solution that should be considered?






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






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






4. Waste outlet size of a lavatory


5. What makes DC fluctuate?






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. When is a circuit considered closed?






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






30. More than 3.00m but less than 2.00m






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






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






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






34. What is the purpose of a raceway?






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






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






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






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






39. What are the purposes of circuit protective devices?






40. When is a circuit considered closed?






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






42. What is the characteristic of a device?






43. Relationship of EMF - Current - and Resistance?


44. 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






45. Waste outlet size of a lavatory


46. 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






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






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






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






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