MTE - 2023 Flashcards

(24 cards)

1
Q

Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the ___________ of water consistent with proper performance and cleaning.

A. Principle 3: Minimum Quantity
B. Principle 3: Maximum Quantity
C. Principle 4: Minimum Quantity
D. Principle 4: Maximum Quantity

A

A. Principle 3: Minimum Quantity

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It is the flow of water or other liquids into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source other than its intended source.

A. Back Siphoning
B. Backflow
C. Back Pressure
D. Back Siphonage

A

B. Backflow

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3
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What is the minimum distance of any walls to center of urinal, and minimum center to center distance of water closet, respectively?

A. 0.3 m, 0.75 m
B. 0.3 m, 0.6 m
C. 0.375 m, 0.75 m
D. 0.375 m, 0.6 m

A

A. 0.3 m, 0.75 m

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4
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The date when the RA 1378 otherwise known as “Plumbing Law of the Philippines” was signed by Pres. Ramon Magsaysay.

A. January 18,1959
B. January 28,1966
C. June 28, 1959
D. June 18, 1955

A

D. June 18, 1955

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5
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The sequence of plumbing cycle is as follows:

A. Source -Supply-Distribution-Use -Disposal Treatment -Source
B. Source-Treatment-Supply-Distribution-Use Disposal – Source
C. Source-Supply-Distribution-Use-Collection Disposal-Treatment-Source
D. Source-Treatment-Supply-Distribution-Use-Collection-Disposal -Source

A

C. Source-Supply-Distribution-Use-Collection Disposal-Treatment-Source

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6
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Which of the following situation is NOT an objectives and condition of Plumbing?

A. Installation of check valves to prevent backflow in the water distribution pipe
B. Installation of traps in every fixture connected to the drainage system
C. Installation of mechanical pumps for remote areas having inadequate pressure
D. Installation of valves to regulate the flow of water during maintenance

A

D. Installation of valves to regulate the flow of water during maintenance

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7
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A type of plastic pipe that usually use as downspout/roof drain pipe because of its strong resistance to sunlight and oxidation of water.

A. UPVC
B. CPVC
C. PVC
D. ABS

A

A. UPVC

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8
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What is the common process in joining two copper pipes or copper alloys for water supply distribution?

A. Brazed Joint
B. Soldered Joint
C. Solvent Weld
D. Threaded Joint

A

B. Soldered Joint

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9
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What nearly gives value of the static head/ pressure difference from elevation change, if the most remote fixture is situated at 287.5 in above the water meter (absolute value).

A. 235 psi
B. 71.6 psi
C. 235 KPa
D. 71.6 KPa

A

D. 71.6 KPa

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10
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A level of service of water distribution where a system composed of reservoir (or a source), a pipe distribution and a standpost is use in the distribution.

A. LOS 1
B. LOS 2
C. LOS 3
D. LOS 4

A

B. LOS 2

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11
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Which best describes a plumbing fixture that is mounted to the floor and has a main purpose of receiving human excrement and discharged through waste piping in the walls?

A. Floor mounted Water closet
B. Floor mounted, Back outlet Water closet
C. Wall mounted Water closet
D. Water closet

A

B. Floor mounted, Back outlet Water closet

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12
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A valve that may contain swing or plug mechanism to automatically prevent the flow of fluid in other direction.

A. Check Valve
B. Gate Valve
C. Butterfly Valve
D. Glove Valve

A

A. Check Valve

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13
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An experienced plumber who are able to install/repair/alter any plumbing system.

A. Master Plumber
B. Journeyman Plumber
C. Apprentice Plumber
D. Master Apprentice Plumber

A

B. Journeyman Plumber

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14
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The art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply, liquids, substances and/or ingredients, and removing them; and such water, liquid and other carried wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life, property.

A. Plumbing
B. Plumbing System
C. Water distribution
D. Drainage system

A

A. Plumbing

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15
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The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate clean outs so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.

A. Principle 10
B. Principle 16
C. Principle 6
D. Principle 8

A

D. Principle 8

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16
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When is the year the Board of examiner for Master Plumbers and the NAMPAP prepared a curriculum for Plumbing Engineering and was approved by DepEd and was first introduce at FEATI University?

A. 1955
B. 1954
C. 1967
D. 1966

17
Q

What is the appropriate Cast Iron Soil Pipe to use if the total installation length is 138 cm?

A. Bell and Spigot (Standard Pipe)
B. Double Hub Pipe
C. Single Hub Pipe
D. Hub less Pipe

A

B. Double Hub Pipe

18
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A pipe fitting which is threaded on both the inside and the outside so that it can be used to connect two pipes (or other fittings) of different sizes.

A. Union
B. Bushing Reducer
C. Coupling
D. Coupling Reducer

A

B. Bushing Reducer

19
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The manipulation of molten solder mass into a neat shape over a joint and smoothing it using moleskin cloth before the solder reach its solidification.

A. Soldered Joint
B. Welded Joint
C. Wiped Joint
D. Caulked Joint

A

C. Wiped Joint

20
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A water seep through the soil and is trapped on impervious stratum, a layer of soil or rock that water cannot pass through. This water source has a better natural filtration than the others.

A. Groundwater
B. Surface Water
C. Rain Water
D. Water Run-offs

A

A. Groundwater

21
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A type of well, constructed using auger driven in by hand or power tools, it is constructed with casing to protect the well from contamination.

A. Bored Well
B. Dug Well
C. Driven Well
D. Drilled Well

A

A. Bored Well

22
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It measures the quantity of water that passes through a pipe or other outlet.

A. Odometer
B. Water Reading
C. Water meter
D. Valves

A

C. Water meter

23
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A type of cold-water distribution where the water is pumped to a large on the top of the building and distribute the water to the different fixture using gravity.

A. Air Pressured Water distribution
B. Direct Up-feed Pumping System
C. Normal Water Pressure
D. Overhead Feed System

A

D. Overhead Feed System