Building Utilities

Q.
1) What switch combination may be used in order to control a lamp or group of lamps in
three different locations?
A.
B.
C.
D.
2-s4w and 1-s3w

3 single pole switches
3-s3w
2-s3w and 1-s4w (correct answer)
Q.2) What is / are the advantage/s of a circuit breaker over a fuse?

A.
B.
C.
D.
It can act as a switch

Its position can be easily detected (close/open)
It can be used again after fault has been corrected
All of these (correct answer)
Q.3) Creep is the phenomenon whereby sound travels in a ______.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Straight line direction inside an anechoic chamber

Rectangular shaped cavity
Flat surface
Curve surface (correct answer)
Q.4) A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits against
the valve seat. The plane of movement of the disk is parallel to the normal direction of
flow of water, which is turned through a tortuous passage to direct the flow normal to the
face of the disk.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gate valve
Check valve
Globe valve (correct answer)
Angle valve
Q.5) Tesla is the unit of____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Magnetic flux (correct answer)

Magnetic induction
Both a and b
None of these
Q.6) The trade name for an insulated conductor with type letter THHN is ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Moisture resistant thermoplastic

Thermoplastic
Heat resistant thermoplastic (correct answer)
None of these
Q.7)
The following are examples of pre-fabricated acoustical units except ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Slotted tile or panel

Fissured tile panel
Shredded wood foamboard
Hardwood panel (correct answer)
Q.8) A factor used in calculating cooling load that includes heat transferred from walls, doors,
ceilings, etc. is known as _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solar load
Infiltration and ventilation load
Thermal load (correct answer)
Internal load
Q.9)
Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common
horizontal waste or soil branch.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Battery of fixtures (correct answer)

Multiple fixtures
Series of fixtures
Fixture group
Q.10) Who said these prophetic words: Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one
according to his work and accomplishment. The present is theirs, the future for which I
really worked for is mine.?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Nikola Tesla (correct answer)

James Watt
Andre Marie Ampere
George Westinghouse
Q.11) A transformer is ______.

A.
B.
C.
D.
An ac device
A dc device
A mechanical device used to step up or step down voltage in ac (correct answer)
Both a and c
Q.12) In Inverse Square Law, it states that: sound intensity ______ the square of the distance
from the source.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Varies inversely with (correct answer)

Varies proportionally with
Is equal to
Is less than
Q.13) The following are elements of centralized airconditioning system except _______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Air handling unit

Control equipment
Method of cooling (correct answer)
All of these
Q.14) The abbreviation DWV stands for ______.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Drainage, water and vent

Drainage, waste and valve
Durham, water and vent
Drainage, waste and vent (correct answer)
Q.15) Which of the following is not a component of a hydraulic elevator?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Plunger
Oil reservoir
Gate valve
counterweight (correct answer)
Q.16) A unit of mechanical power is horsepower. What is electrical power?

A. Watt (correct answer)
B. Volt-ampere
C. Ampere
D. Both a and b
Q.17) A p-shaped trap commonly used on most plumbing fixtures except for fixture have
integral trap.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Gooseneck (correct answer)

Drum trap
Bag trap
Running trap
Q.18) In lighting and illumination calculation, what is the unit for lux?
A.
B.
C.
D.
1/p candela per sq.m.

1 lumen per sq.m. (correct answer)
1/p candela per sq.ft.
1 lumen per sq.ft.
Q.19) The typical truss configuration used in the installation of an escalator.

A.
B.
C.
D.
2 section truss
3 section truss (correct answer)
4 section truss
5 section truss
Q.20)
The following are ways in which heat may be transferred except____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Conduction
Convection
Polarization (correct answer)
Radiation
Q.21) A receptacle attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or wastes may
be collected or obtained for ultimate into the plumbing system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Valve
Waste pipe
fitting
fixture (correct answer)
Q.22) A bathroom containing a water closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Full bath (correct answer)

Half bath
Three quarter bath
Quarter bath
Q.23) Sound Transmission Loss (STL) is/are affected by the following ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Intensity of sound from source

Material density
Medium
All of the above (correct answer)
Q.24) Which of the following characterizes centralized-airconditioning system?

A.
B.
C.
D.
It uses ducts
Has cooling tower
Provided with air handling unit
Q.25) Mho as used in electrical systems calculation is defined as _______.

A.
B.
C.
D.
the reciprocal of ohm (correct answer)

A unit of inductance
A unit of resistance
The reciprocal of siemen
Q.26)
The first section of water supply piping in a building after the water meter.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Water main
Water distributing pipe (correct answer)
Building supply pipe
Water service pipe
Q.27) Which material would effectively reduce reflected noise and reverberation time to produce
safe and enjoyable surrounding?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Polyurethane foam sound absorber

Melamine foam linear wedges (correct answer)
Acoustical baffles
Vinyl encapsulate acoustical baffles
Q.28) Acoustics is a science that concerns with ______.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Transmission of sound
Effect of sound waves
Generation of sound
Q.29)
A type of raceway specially constructed for the purpose of pulling in or the withdrawing
of wires or cables after the conduit is in place.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)

Rigid metal conduit (RMC) (correct answer)
Surface metal raceway (SMR)
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
Q.30) The following are basic component parts of an escalator except____.

A. Balustrade assembly
B. Continuous belt
C. Step assembly
D. Governor (correct answer)
Q.1) Any of a variety of soft floor finishes made of synthetic materials such as nylon or natural
material such as wool. It is either glued directly to the floor or installed over an
underlayment of hair felt or foam rubber. What is it?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Panel absorber
Carpet (correct answer)
Curtain and fabrics
Volume resonator
Q.2) Fusible material in a fuse may be made of any of the following except___.
A. Lead
B. Silver (correct answer)
C. Iron
D. Tin
Q.3) When sound impinges on a surface such as walls, floor, ceiling, etc. It is referred to as
_____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Liquidborne sound
Solidborne sound
Airborne sound
Structureborne sound (correct answer)
Q.4) A condition characterized as vertically downward directly below the luminaire. What is
that term?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Lumen
Point source
Nadir (correct answer)
lambert
Q.5) It affects the resistance of a conductor.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Length
Area
Temperature
Q.6) The water supply pipe provided by the water utility company where local individual
connection is done.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Water supply source

Water main (correct answer)
Water service pipe
Building supply pipe
Q.7) A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually insulated and enclosed in
a metallic sheath of interlocking metal tape, or a smooth corrugated metallic tube.
A.
B.
C.
D.
metal clad cable (type MC) (correct answer)

Shielded non-metallic sheathed cable (type SNM)
Armored cable (type AC)
Mineral insulated, metal sheathed cable (type MI)
Q.8) The art and science of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for
bringing in water supply and removing water and waterborne waste.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Plumbing system
Sanitary drainage system
Drainage system
plumbing (correct answer)
Q.9) It is analogous to pressure in water flow.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Resistance
Voltage
Current (correct answer)
power
Q.10)
Alternating current is characterized as having _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Positive and negative polarity

Average value is zero
Has frequency
Q.11) Which of the following factors affect/s room acoustics?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Shape and proportion of room

Room cavity
Seating and other furnishings
Q.12) The total cooling output of an airconditioner during its annual usage, in BTU/hr divided
by the energy input during the same period, in watt-hours is known as_____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Integrated part load value

Annual fuel utilization efficiency
Energy efficiency ratio
Seasonal energy efficiency ratio (correct answer)
Q.13) A branch of acoustics that involves the control of noise pollution, environmental noise,
which include motor vehicles, aircraft noise, etc.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Environmental acoustics (correct answer)

Musical acoustics
Architectural acoustics
Psychological acoustics
Q.14) A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or more to convey water to
fixture branches or group of fixtures.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Up pipe
Riser (correct answer)
Stack pipe
Water stack pipe
Q.15) Acoustical cotton fiber composite board is manufactured using BAP. What does BAP
stand for?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Boarded acoustical panel

Beaded and pressed
Bent and polished
Bonded acoustical panel (correct answer)
Q.16) It characterizes short circuit

A.
B.
C.
D.
High resistance, high current

Low resistance, low current
Low resistance, high current (correct answer)
High resistance, low current
Q.17) It is also known as electric panel or load center.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Convenience outlet
Panelboard (correct answer)
Outlet
Branch circuit
Q.18) That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of the building drain and
conveys its discharge to the public sewer, private sewer, individual sewage disposal
system or other appropriate point of disposal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Building sewer (correct answer)

Building drain
Building storm drain
Building sewage pipe
Q.19) Wallace Clement Sabine, an American physicist who pioneered work on sound is said to
be the father of ____?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Environmental acoustics
Room acoustics
Architectural acoustics (correct answer)
Acoustical science
Q.20) Which type of refrigerant is recommended for residential, commercial, and industrial
application using split type air-conditioning system?
A.
B.
C.
D.
R-11
R-12
R-22 (correct answer)
R-23
Q.21) This acoustical material is manufactured from rock wool, glass fibers, wood fibers, hair
felt, etc. generally installed on wood or metal framing system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acoustical tile (correct answer)

Acoustical plaster
Acoustical (isolation) blanket
Acoustical foam
Q.22) A cylindrical conduit or conductor, the wall thickness is sufficient to receive a standard
pipe.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Conduit (correct answer)

Pipe
Fitting
leader
Q.23) It is the product of surface area (sq.ft.) and sound absorption coefficient (SAC). It has the
unit sabin.
A. Sound attenuation
B. Sound absorption (correct answer)

C. Sound amplification
D. Noise reduction
Q.24) A loosely lined excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a septic tank and
designed to permit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through the bottom and sides
of the pit.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Privy
Drain pit
Septic tank
cesspool (correct answer)
Q.25) Which of the following is a violation of all the provisions in the mechanical code on
elevator design and installation?
A. 30mm is the diameter of hoisting and counterweight cables
600mm is the depth of elevator pit measured from the bottom of pit to the underside of
B.
the car platform
C. 3 ropes are required for traction type elevator (correct answer)
D. 4 ropes are required for drum type elevator
Q.26) An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Septic tank
Privy (correct answer)
Drainage pit
Privy vault
Q.27) A type of gypsum board available in 1 1/2 inches or 5/8 inch thickness and has improved
fire resistance through the use of fibers mixed with gypsum core.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Type x (correct answer)

Type c
Regular
Water resistant board
Q.28) The term impedance is used in transformers and other devices in ac is a combination of
_______.
A. Resistance and reactance (correct answer)
B. Inductance and capacitance

C. Resistivity and conductivity
D. None of these
Q.29) A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent piping.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vent pipe
Waste pipe
Stack (correct answer)
Soil pipe
Q.30) A unit or assembly units or sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural
system used to support cables.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cable bus
Cable tray (correct answer)
Busway
wireway
Q.1)
A continuous belt (chain) attached to the handrail and directly connected to the steps is
known as _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Endless belt (correct answer)

Balustrade assembly
Sprocket assembly
handrail
Q.2)
These consist of loose fibers or granules and is made from cellulose, fiberglass, rock
wool, cotton or other materials. These materials come in bags and are usually blown into
cavities using special equipment. What are these?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acoustical foams
Foam panels
Loose fill insulations (correct answer)
Fireflexes
Q.3)
In a building consists of the water service pipe, water supply line, water distributing pipes
and the essential branch pipes, valves and all other appurtenances for the supply of potable
water.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Water supply system (correct answer)

Water pipe system
Water distribution system
Building water service and sewage piping system
Q.4) What is the refrigerant name of R-12?

A.
B.
C.
D.
Monochlorotrifluoromethane
Dichlorodifluormethane (correct answer)
Monochlorodifluormethane
Trichloromonofluoromethane
Q.5)
Which of the following sources of sound produces the highest sound pressure level (SPL)?
A. a. Loud street noise
B. b. Accelerating motorcycle 50ft away
C. c. Office activities
Q.6)
Pyramid is a type of commercially produced acoustical tile. Which of the following is not
a characteristic of this material?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Made of open celled polyurethane acoustical foam

Available in 2,3, & 4inch thickness
Tetrahedral in shape (correct answer)
Ideal for audio room application
Q.7)
A watertight receptacle which the discharge of sanitary plumbing system or part thereof,
designed and constructed to retain solids, digest organic matter through a period of
detention and to allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a
system of open jointed subsurface piping or seepage pit.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Seepage pit
Septic tank (correct answer)
Privy vault
cesspool
Q.8)
A circuit type where components are electrically connected end to end.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Series circuit (correct answer)

Parallel circuit
Series parallel circuit
None of these
Q.9)
Copper as a conductor has the property/properties of being ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ductile
Malleable
A only
A and b (correct answer)
Q.10) Which material would exhibit the highest sound absorption coefficient (SAC) value?
A. Marble
B. Wood
C. Plastic
D. carpet (correct answer)
Q.11)
Transondent facings are those transparent facings with holes. Which facing will reflect
more sound?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10% opening (correct answer)

20% opening
30% opening
40% opening
Q.12)
The following statements are true with regards to sound except ___.
A. That sound is an aural sensation
B. That sound is caused by oscillation in an elastic medium
C. That sound travels in a vacuum (correct answer)
That sound is caused by the vibration of particles which move in an infinitesimal
D.
amount causing particles to impart motion and energy to them
Q.13)
A type of resonator made from empty clay vessels of different sizes. Their absorption
ranges from 100-400 hertz.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Individual resonator (correct answer)

Slit resonator
Perforated resonator
None of the above
Q.14)
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the floor and below the
horizontal connection to an adjacent vent stack at a point above the floor and higher than
the highest spill level of fixtures for preventing pressure changes in the stack.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vent stack
Yoke vent (correct answer)
Unit vent
Individual vent
Q.15)
Which of the following metallic materials is considered as the best conductor of
electricity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Copper
Aluminum
Iron
Gold (correct answer)
Q.16)
The rustling of leaves in breeze is said to be within the ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Threshold of hearing (correct answer)

Threshold of hearing loss
Threshold of inaudibility
Threshold of feeling
Q.17)
What are the property(ies) of concrete as an acoustical material are/is important?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a. Aerated concrete is fairly absorptive

b. Concrete provides virtually no absorption
c. Concrete accepts and transmits impact sound
d. All of the above (correct answer)
Q.18)
What aspect/s of environment or surroundings is/are considered in air-conditioning system
for human comfort?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Temperature of the surrounding air

Motion of air
Both a and b (correct answer)
None of these
Q.19)
Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having similar
function, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or
building sewer.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Soil pipe (correct answer)

Waste pipe
Building drain
Building sewer
Q.20)
What is the minimum distance between the handrails of escalators?
A.
B.
C.
D.
600mm
558mm (correct answer)
658mm
650mm
Q.21)
A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage system by various types of
plumbing fixtures on the basis of one unit of this being equal to a discarge rate of 7.5
gallons per minute or one cubic foot of water per minute.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Flow rate
Drainage fixture unit (correct answer)
Flow pressure
Drainage flow
Q.22)
A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipe, a pressure less than the atmospheric
pressure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Backflow
Backpressure (correct answer)
Siphonage
Flow pressure
Q.23)
A kind of return bend of small-sized faucet, one end of which is about one foot long and
the other end is about three inches. It is commonly used as a faucet for pantry sink and
drinking fountain. Also the lead connection between the service pipe and the water main.
Also a p-trap.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spigot
Faucet
Tailpiece
gooseneck (correct answer)
Q.24)
A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste free of fecal matter.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Waste pipe
Soil pipe
Soil stack
Waste stack (correct answer)
Q.25)
The installation of parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to
installation of fixtures or finishing. This includes drainage, water supply and vent piping
and necessary fixture supports.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Roughing-in (correct answer)

Mock-up installation
Pre-installation
setting
Q.26)
A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing
fixtures and other outlets.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Water service pipe

Water main
Water distributing pipe (correct answer)
Building and water supply pipe
Q.27)
A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating drilled ball that fits tightly
against a resilient (flexible) seat in the valve body.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Angle valve
Check valve
Float valve
Ball valve (correct answer)
Q.28)
A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a liquid
seal which prevents backflow and passage of foul air and gases without materially
affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Trap (correct answer)

Fitting
Pipe
valve
Q.29)
The velocity of sound is affected by _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Temperature
Kind of medium
Material density
Q.30)
A type of surface flush raceway designed to receive conductors and receptacles assembled
in the field or in the factory.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Underfloor raceway
Multi-outlet assembly (correct answer)
Cellular metal floor raceway
Q.31)
This material is so named in honor of a German physicist, consista of a holllow material
with a small hole on one side. This is used to detect individual frequency of complex
acoustic wave configuration.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transondent
Hermholtz resonator (correct answer)
Pyramid
Panel absorber
Q.32)
A type of switch used for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one
power source to another.
A. Transfer switch (correct answer)
B. Isolating switch
C. General use switch
D. General snap switch
Q.33)
The recommended speed for escalators ranges from____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
90-120fpm (correct answer)

130-180fpm
165-180fpm
60-80fpm
Q.34)
Cables are conductors that are ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Larger than wires

Stranded (no.6 AWG and larger)
None of these
Q.35)
A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least 8 feet in height (a storey high), within
which the horizontal branches from one storey or floor of the building or structure are
connected to the stack.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fixture branch
Branch drain
Branch pipe
Branch interval (correct answer)
Q.36)
The basic elements of an electric circuit are the following except ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Source
Switch (correct answer)
Conducting path
Electrical load
Q.37)
Example/s of conductors-on-insulator wiring is are ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Concealed knob and tube

Open wiring on insulators
None of these
Q.38)
A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of
moisture-resistant, flame retardant, non metallic material.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Service entrance cable (type SE and USE)

Shielded non metallic sheathed cable (type SNM )
Non metallic sheathed cable (type NM and NMC) (correct answer)
Mineral insulated metal sheathed cable (type MI)
Q.39)
The over-all covering of underground feeder and branch circuit cables shall be ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fungus resistant
Corrosion resistant
None of these
Q.40)
Unit of capacitance is _____.
A. Henry
B. Coulomb
C. Farad (correct answer)
D. weber
Q.1) A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing
fixtures and other outlets.
A. Water service pipe
B. Water main
C. Water distributing pipe (correct answer)
D. Building and water supply pipe

Q.2) Pyramid is a type of commercially produced acoustical tile. Which of the following is not
a characteristic of this material?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Made of open celled polyurethane acoustical foam

Available in 2,3, & 4inch thickness
Tetrahedral in shape (correct answer)
Ideal for audio room application
Q.3) A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a liquid
seal which prevents backflow and passage of foul air and gases without materially
affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Trap (correct answer)

Fitting
Pipe
valve
Q.4) The basic elements of an electric circuit are the following except ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Source
Switch (correct answer)
Conducting path
Electrical load
Q.5) What is the minimum distance between the handrails of escalators?

A.
B.
C.
D.
600mm
558mm (correct answer)
658mm
650mm
Q.6) The rustling of leaves in breeze is said to be within the ____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Threshold of hearing (correct answer)

Threshold of hearing loss
Threshold of inaudibility
Threshold of feeling
Q.7) A type of resonator made from empty clay vessels of different sizes. Their absorption
ranges from 100-400 hertz.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Individual resonator (correct answer)

Slit resonator
Perforated resonator
None of the above
Q.8) The installation of parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to
installation of fixtures or finishing. This includes drainage, water supply and vent piping
and necessary fixture supports.
A.
B.
C.
D.
a. Roughing-in (correct answer)

b. Mock-up installation
c. Pre-installation
d. setting
Q.9) A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage system by various types of
plumbing fixtures on the basis of one unit of this being equal to a discarge rate of 7.5
gallons per minute or one cubic foot of water per minute.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Flow rate
Drainage fixture unit (correct answer)
Flow pressure
Drainage flow
Q.10) A watertight receptacle which the discharge of sanitary plumbing system or part thereof,
designed and constructed to retain solids, digest organic matter through a period of
detention and to allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a
system of open jointed subsurface piping or seepage pit.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Seepage pit
Septic tank (correct answer)
Privy vault
cesspool
Q.11) A circuit type where components are electrically connected end to end.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Series circuit (correct answer)

Parallel circuit
Series parallel circuit
None of these
Q.12) In a building consists of the water service pipe, water supply line, water distributing pipes
and the essential branch pipes, valves and all other appurtenances for the supply of
potable water.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Water supply system (correct answer)

Water pipe system
Water distribution system
Building water service and sewage piping system
Q.13) Which material would exhibit the highest sound absorption coefficient (SAC) value?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Marble
Wood
Plastic
carpet (correct answer)
Q.14) A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the floor and below the
horizontal connection to an adjacent vent stack at a point above the floor and higher than
the highest spill level of fixtures for preventing pressure changes in the stack.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vent stack
Yoke vent (correct answer)
Unit vent
Individual vent
Q.15) Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having similar
function, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or
building sewer.
A.
B.
C.
D.
a. Soil pipe (correct answer)

b. Waste pipe
c. Building drain
d. Building sewer
Q.16) The following statements are true with regards to sound except ___.
A.
B.
C.
D.
That sound is an aural sensation

That sound is caused by oscillation in an elastic medium
That sound travels in a vacuum (correct answer)
That sound is caused by the vibration of particles which move in an infinitesimal
amount causing particles to impart motion and energy to them

Q.17) These consist of loose fibers or granules and is made from cellulose, fiberglass, rock wool,
cotton or other materials. These materials come in bags and are usually blown into cavities
using special equipment. What are these?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Acoustical foams
Foam panels
Loose fill insulations (correct answer)
Fireflexes
Q.18) A kind of return bend of small-sized faucet, one end of which is about one foot long and
the other end is about three inches. It is commonly used as a faucet for pantry sink and
drinking fountain. Also the lead connection between the service pipe and the water main.
Also a p-trap.
A. Spigot
B. Faucet
C. Tailpiece
D. gooseneck (correct answer)
Q.19) A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste free of fecal matter.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Waste pipe
Soil pipe
Soil stack
Waste stack (correct answer)
Q.20) The over-all covering of underground feeder and branch circuit cables shall be ____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Fungus resistant
Corrosion resistant
None of these
Q.21) A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having an outer sheath of
moisture-resistant, flame retardant, non metallic material.
A. Service entrance cable (type SE and USE)
B. Shielded non metallic sheathed cable (type SNM )
C. Non metallic sheathed cable (type NM and NMC) (correct answer)
D. Mineral insulated metal sheathed cable (type MI)

Q.22) A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipe, a pressure less than the atmospheric
pressure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Backflow
Backpressure (correct answer)
Siphonage
Flow pressure
Q.23) Cables are conductors that are ____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Larger than wires

Stranded (no.6 AWG and larger)
None of these
Q.24) Unit of capacitance is _____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Henry
Coulomb
Farad (correct answer)
weber
Q.25) The velocity of sound is affected by _____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Temperature
Kind of medium
Material density
Q.26) A continuous belt (chain) attached to the handrail and directly connected to the steps is
known as _____.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Endless belt (correct answer)

Balustrade assembly
Sprocket assembly
handrail
Q.27) This material is so named in honor of a German physicist, consista of a holllow material
with a small hole on one side. This is used to detect individual frequency of complex
acoustic wave configuration.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transondent
Hermholtz resonator (correct answer)
Pyramid
Panel absorber
Q.28) Copper as a conductor has the property/properties of being ____.

A. Ductile
B. Malleable
C. A only
D. A and b (correct answer)
Q.29) A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating drilled ball that fits tightly
against a resilient (flexible) seat in the valve body.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Angle valve
Check valve
Float valve
Ball valve (correct answer)
Q.30) A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least 8 feet in height (a storey high), within
which the horizontal branches from one storey or floor of the building or structure are
connected to the stack.
A. Fixture branch
B. Branch drain
C. Branch pipe
D. Branch interval (correct answer)
Q.1) Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water
test without any leaks to satisfy said testing.
A.
B.
C.
D.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes (correct answer)
20 minutes
Q.2) Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain
pipe if laid in the same trench on top of the other.
A.
B.
C.
D.
150 mm
200 mm
300 mm (correct answer)
400 mm
Q.3) Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or crawl
hole.
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.60 mts.
4.50 mts.
5.50 mts.
6.10 mts. (correct answer)
Q.4) What are the property(ies) of concrete as an acoustical material are/is important?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Aerated concrete is fairly absorptive

Concrete provides virtually no absorption
Concrete accepts and transmits impact sound
Q.5) Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the
ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1:2
1:3
1:4
1:5 (correct answer)
Q.6) A type of surface flush raceway designed to receive conductors and receptacles assembled
in the field or in the factory.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Underfloor raceway
Multi-outlet assembly (correct answer)
Cellular metal floor raceway
Q.7) What is the refrigerant name of R-12?

A. Monochlorotrifluoromethane
B. Dichlorodifluormethane (correct answer)
C. Monochlorodifluormethane
D. Trichloromonofluoromethane
Q.8) Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1:30
1:35
1:40
Q.9) Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2
3 (correct answer)
4
5
Q.10) Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter.
A.
B.
C.
D.

355 mm
450 mm
511 mm
Q.11) Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2"
2-1/2
3 (correct answer)
4
Q.12) Which of the following sources of sound produces the highest sound pressure level
(SPL)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Loud street noise

Accelerating motorcycle 50ft away
Office activities
Cafeteria with people in it (correct answer)
Q.13) Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.40 mts.
3.60 mts.
4.20 mts.
Q.14) Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1:50
1:80
1:85
Q.15) Which of the following metallic materials is considered as the best conductor of
electricity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Copper
Aluminum
Iron
Gold (correct answer)
Q.16) Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6%
8% (correct answer)
10%
12%
Q.17) Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1:25
1:35
1:40
Q.18) Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings
serving 55 occupants for employees.
1:85
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4 (correct answer)
D. 5
Q.19) Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees.
A.
B.
C.
D.
30
45
60 (correct answer)
75
Q.20) A type of switch used for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one
power source to another.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transfer switch (correct answer)

Isolating switch
General use switch
General snap switch
Q.21) Maximum length of a tailpiece.

A.
B.
C.
D.
300 mm
400 mm
800 mm
Q.22) Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals.

A. 2
B. 2-1/2
C. 3
D. 4 (correct answer)
Q.23) Example/s of conductors-on-insulator wiring is are ______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Concealed knob and tube

Open wiring on insulators
None of these
Q.24) What aspect/s of environment or surroundings is/are considered in air-conditioning system

for human comfort?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Temperature of the surrounding air

Motion of air
None of these
Q.25) Transondent facings are those transparent facings with holes. Which facing will reflect
more sound?
A.
B.
C.
D.
10% opening (correct answer)

20% opening
30% opening
40% opening
Q.26) Ratio of urinals for elementary school.

A.
B.
C.
D.
1:50
1:80
1:85
Q.27) How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after
written notice for inspection.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2
3 (correct answer)
4
5
Q.28) The recommended speed for escalators ranges from____.

A.
B.
C.
D.
90-120fpm (correct answer)

130-180fpm
165-180fpm
60-80fpm
Q.29) Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater,
conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.
A. 150 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 300 mm (correct answer)

D. 400 mm
Q.30) Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia.
A. 305 mm
B. 355 mm
C. 450 mm (correct answer)
D. 511 mm
Q.1) Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of interest.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Local Lighting
Accent Lighting (correct answer)
Indirect Lighting
Cove Lighting
Q.2) Resistance in alternating current system.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Conductance
Impedance (correct answer)
Resistivity
Capacitance
Q.3) The rate of flow of sound energy

A.
B.
C.
D.
Wavelength
Sound Wave
Sound Intensity (correct answer)
Sine Wave
Q.4) An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Air Motor (correct answer)

Air Curtain
Air Damper
Air Valve
Q.5) The equivalent of filament in a fluorescent lamp.

A. Cathode (correct answer)
B. Tungsten
C. Zeolite
D. Burr
Q.6) Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof.
A.
B.
C.
D.
10 cms.
15 cms. (correct answer)
20 cms.
25 cms
Q.7) The reciprocal of conductance.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Conductance
Impedance
Resistance (correct answer)
Capacitance
Q.8) A louvered construction divided into cell-like areas and used for redirecting the light
emitted by an overhead source.
A. Box-type
B. Canopy
C. Diffuser
D. Eggcrate (correct answer)
Q.9) Light originating from sources not facing each other, as from windows in adjacent walls.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cross Light (correct answer)

Fan Light
Clerestory Light
Light Well
Q.10) Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.20 mts.
2.00 mts.
4.20 mts.
Q.11) An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower
constant pressure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pressure Regulating Valve (correct answer)

Relief Valve
Release Valve
Ball Valve
Q.12) A lighting unit consisting of one or more electrical lamps.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Flourescent Bulb
Incandescent Bulb
Luminaire (correct answer)
Chandelier
Q.13) Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20 mm
40 mm
60 mm
Q.14) A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square meter.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Luminous Flux
Luminance
Foot-Candle
Lux (correct answer)
Q.15) Type of lighting system where 90-100% of light output is directed to the ceiling and upper
walls of the room.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cove Lighting
Indirect Lighting (correct answer)
Ceiling Accent Lighting
Dramatic Lighting
Q.16) A means of producing light from gaseous discharge.

A. Fluorescense (correct answer)
B. Phosphoresence
C. Luminance
D. Gas Discharge
Q.17) The rate of flow of light through a surface.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Luminous Flux (correct answer)

Luminance
Foot-Candle
Lux
Q.18) A unit of illumination equivalent to 1 lumen per square foot.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Luminous Flux
Luminance
Foot-Candle (correct answer)
Lux
Q.19) Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator.

A.
B.
C.
D.

562 mm
585 mm
586 mm
Q.20) Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack.
A.
B.
C.
D.
6
8
10 (correct answer)
12
Q.21) A type of High-Intensity-Discharge lamp (HID).

A.
B.
C.
D.
High-Pressure-Sodium (correct answer)

Mercury Vapor Lamp
Sodium Vapor Lamp
High-Pressure Mercury
Q.22) Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface.
A. 300 mm (correct answer)
B. 400 mm
C. 600 mm
D. 800 mm
Q.23) Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit shall
not be less than ___.
A.
B.
C.
D.
200 mm
300 mm
400 mm
Q.24) The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Distillation
Desalination
Softening (correct answer)
Hardening
Q.25) The luminous intensity of any surface in a given direction per unit of projected area.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Luminous Flux
Luminance (correct answer)
Foot-Candle
Lux
Q.26) Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into
variable electrical current.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microphone (correct answer)

Speaker
Amplifier
Tuner
Q.27) Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening.
A.
B.
C.
D.
0.30 mtr.
0.40 mtr.
0.60 mtr.
0.90 mtr. (correct answer)
Q.28) Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside
from protection from weather.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.00 mts.
4.00 mts.
6.00 mts.
Q.29) Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel.
A.
B.
C.
D.
25 Meters/Min
38 Meters/Min (correct answer)
42 Meters/Min
56 Meters/Min
Q.30) The effective room temperature in air-conditioning.

A. 68-74 F (correct answer)
B. 69-77 F
C. 64-78 F
D. 67-78 F
Q.1) What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for
the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy? (EER)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Effective Energy Rating

Energy Efficiency Rating (correct answer)
Energy Efficiency Ratio
Effective Energy Ratio
Q.2) A type of perimeter detector which detects object in heat range of body temperature.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Light Beam
Passive Infrared (correct answer)
Ultrasonic
Laser Zoom
Q.3) A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple
washout action through a small irregular passageway.
A. Washdown (correct answer)
B. Reverse Trap
C. Blowout
D. Siphon Vortex
Q.4) The centerline of pipe.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Crown Weir
Spring Line (correct answer)
Top Dip
Invert Line
Q.5) The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Crown
Spring
Dip
Invert (correct answer)
Q.6) A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a solid copper bar, used for collecting, carrying,
and distributing large electric currents, also called a busbar.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bus (correct answer)

Race
Conduit
Circuit
Q.7) What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to to
dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Condenser
Air Handling Unit
Fan Coil Unit (correct answer)
Chiller
Q.8) A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Humidity Graph
Temperature Grid
Psychrometric Chart (correct answer)
Hydrograph
Q.9) A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces
contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Siphon Jet
Reverse Trap
Blowout (correct answer)
Siphon Vortex
Q.10) Women's urinal fixture.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown (correct answer)

Blowout
Wash Lavatory
Siphon Jet
Q.11) A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and
trapway.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown
Reverse Trap (correct answer)
Blowout
Siphon Vortex
Q.12) This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown (correct answer)

Reverse Trap
Blowout
Siphon Vortex
Q.13) The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a
mass of fluid.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Convection (correct answer)

Radiation
Conduction
Evaporation
Q.14) A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to
create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown
Reverse Trap
Siphon Jet
Siphon Vortex (correct answer)
Q.15) A type of perimeter detector which detects interruption of light beam.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Light Beam
Passive Infrared (correct answer)
Ultrasonic
Laser Zoom
Q.16) A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Check Valve
Gate Valve (correct answer)
Angle Valve
Globe Valve
Q.17) A type of perimeter detector which detects change in sound wave pattern.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Light Beam
Passive Infrared
Ultrasonic (correct answer)
Laser Zoom
Q.18) A lamp designed to project and diffuse a uniform level of illumination over a large area.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Spotlight
Floodlight (correct answer)
Laser Light
Uplight
Q.19) A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Check Valve
Gate Valve
Angle Valve
Globe Valve (correct answer)
Q.20) The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe
suddenly stops or loses momentum.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Air Stack
Water Hammer (correct answer)
Water Level
Water Flange
Q.21) Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours
bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown
Reverse Trap
Siphon Jet
Siphon Vortex (correct answer)
Q.22) A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action
initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown
Reverse Trap
Siphon Jet (correct answer)
Siphon Vortex
Q.23) A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of
raceways or cables and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of the
enclosed conductors.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Junction Box
Pull Box (correct answer)
Connector Box
Octagonal Box
Q.24) Heat that raises air temperature.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Latent Heat
Sensible Heat (correct answer)
Anthropomorphic Heat
Solar Heat
Q.25) Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Soil Waste
Effluent (correct answer)
Leachate
Brackish water
Q.26) The interior top surface of a pipe.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Crown (correct answer)

Spring
Dip
Invert
Q.27) This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap
passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Washdown
Reverse Trap (correct answer)
Blowout
Siphon Vortex
Q.28) An approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in
completely enclosed ventilated protective metal housing where the assembly is designed
to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current.
A. Raceway
B. Runway
C. Busbar
D. Busway (correct answer)
Q.29) A rigid metal housing for a group of heavy conductors insulated from each other and the
enclosure, also called Busduct.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Raceway
Runway
Busbar
Busway (correct answer)
Q.30) A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and
through the down leg.
A. Washdown
B. Reverse Trap
C. Siphon Jet (correct answer)
D. Siphon Vortex
Q.1) An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates, shaft, and bearings over which a
cable or roped is passed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Governor
Sheave (correct answer)
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
Q.2) In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the highest and lowest floor.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Handrail Guard Switches
Limit Switches (correct answer)
Disconnect Switch
Q.3) Which statement is not true?

A.
B.
C.
D.
number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.

brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.
60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical positio
Wooden septic tanks are allowed. (correct answer)
Q.4) It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when they try to get out of the car
which is stopped between the floors.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate (correct answer)
Sheave
Q.5) In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker (correct answer)

Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch
Q.6) A type of lamp generally used for roadways and sidewalks, uses sodium gas.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp
Tungsten Halogen Lamp
High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS) (correct answer)
Q.7) This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and
major components are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical
version of a vertical section taken through the building.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Panel Diagram
Riser Diagram (correct answer)
Isometric Diagram
Load Diagram
Q.8) The number of cycles per unit time of a wave or oscillations expressed in hertz of cycles
per second.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wavelength
Frequency (correct answer)
Sine Wave
Sound Wave
Q.9) A type of lamp which produces light by means of the reaction of halogen additive in the
bulb reacts with chemically with tungsten.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp
Tungsten Halogen Lamp (correct answer)
High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
Q.10) A high intensity discharge lamp in which the light is produced by the radiation from a
mixture of a metallic vapor, similar to that of a mercury lamp in construction.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp (correct answer)
Q.11) Of a partition, the number of decibels by which sound is reduced in transmission through
it; a measure of the sound insulation value of the partition, the higher the number, the
greater the insulation value.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transmission Loss (correct answer)

Audible Transmission
Sabin
Decibel Drop
Q.12) One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft,
waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Teflon (correct answer)

Solvent
O-ring
Adhesive
Q.13) Color code for pipes containing acid.

A.
B.
C.
D.
orange
yellow
red
black (correct answer)
Q.14) A type of lamp popular for lighting commercial interiors, uses argon gas to ease starting, it
produces light by means of an electric discharge in mercury vapor.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp (correct answer)

Metal Halide Lamp
Q.15) XHHN in wire specification means.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Moisture and Heat Resistant- Cross-Linked Thermosetting (correct answer)

Moisture resistant, in wet and dry location
Heat Resistant in wet and dry location
Moisture Resistant Cross-Linked Thermosetting
Q.16) TW in electrical wire specification means.

A. Moisture and Heat Resistant- Cross-Linked Thermosetting
B. Moisture resistant, in wet and dry location (correct answer)

C. Heat Resistant in wet and dry location
D. Moisture Resistant Cross-Linked Thermosetting
Q.17) This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for inspection, maintenance, or
repairs.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch (correct answer)
Limit Switches
Current Overload Safety Switch
Q.18) This type of perimeter detector uses both the Passive infrared and Ultrasonic or
Microwave system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Passive Infrared with Ultrasonic (or Microwave) (correct answer)
Proximity / Capacitance
Ultrasonic
Q.19) In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is
something. Photocell can be used together with this.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Safety Shoe (correct answer)

Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
Handrail Guard
Q.20) In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the guard.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Handrail Guard Switches (correct answer)
Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch

Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless
such line is serving sinks or urinals.
no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and
B.
shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.
A.
C. 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.
D. 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. (correct answer)
Q.22) In a lightning protection system, the combination of a metal rod and its brace or footing,
on the upper part of a structure.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ground Rod
Air Terminal (correct answer)
Lightning Rod
Protective Assembly
Q.23) This type of perimeter detector detects a change in capacitance of the area covered, caused
by intrusion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Passive Infrared with Ultrasonic (or Microwave)
Proximity / Capacitance (correct answer)
Ultrasonic
Q.24) In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door remains
open until overloading is eliminated.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Weighing Device (correct answer)

Fascia Plate
Sheave
Q.25) This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is
supplied to the motor.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch
Limit Switches
Current Overload Safety Switch (correct answer)
Q.26) A type of perimeter detector which is subject to false alarm from aircraft radar and from
movement outside building through window, wood doors, and the like. It uses radio
waves.
A. Microwave (correct answer)
B. Passive Infrared with Ultrasonic (or Microwave)
C. Proximity / Capacitance
D. Ultrasonic
Q.27) In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and
off positions to stop or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch (correct answer)
Q.28) Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as.

A.
B.
C.
D.
House Drain (correct answer)

House Sewer
House Sanitary Drainage
House Plumbing System
Q.29) The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to water at the same
tmeperature in 24 hrs. (equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ton of Refrigeration (correct answer)

HP of Refrigeration
Ton of Ventilation
HP of Ventilation
Q.30) This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect against
accidental movement of the escalator during inspection of the drives or during general
maintenance.
A. Mechanical Maintenance Locking Device (correct answer)
B. Disconnect Switch
C. Knife Switch
D. Limit Switches
Q.1) What type of sound absorbent is best for lower band frequencies.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Porous Absorbents (correct answer)

Plastic Absorbents
Fiberglass insulation
air vacuum
Q.2) The bending of sound wave when traveling forward changes direction as it passes through
different densities.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Refraction (correct answer)

Reflection
Deflection
Reverberation
Q.3) Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.

A.
B.
C.
D.
40 cms.
50 cms.
70 cms.
Q.4) The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance
without changing its temperature.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Solar Heat
Latent Heat (correct answer)
Anthropomorphic Heat
Comfort Zone
Q.5) In boilers, they function only when it exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pressure Valve
Relief Valve
Limit Controls and Interlocks (correct answer)
Emergency Lock
Q.6) Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank.

A.
B.
C.
D.
50 cms.
60 cms.
75 cms.
Q.7) Treats hard water.

A. Chlorine
B. Magnesium
C. Zeolite (correct answer)

D. None of the above
Q.8) Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Winding-Drum Machine (correct answer)

Guiderails
Counterweight
Sheave
Q.9) Minimum width of a septic tank.

A.
B.
C.
D.
60 cms.
80 cms.
100 cms.
Q.10) On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the
car are fastened, and on which they wind.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Winding-Drum Machine (correct answer)

Guiderails
Counterweight
Sheave
Q.11) Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts.

A.
B.
C.
D.
20
22
24
26 (correct answer)
Q.12) Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool.
A.
B.
C.
D.

54.07 mts.
54.70 mts.
74.50 mts.
Q.13) Minimum length of a septic tank.
A.
B.
C.
D.
1.10 mts.
1.20 mts.
1.40 mts.
Q.14) The other type of flame detector other than the ultraviolet type.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Infra Red (correct answer)

Vapor Type
Heat Sensor
Microwave
Q.15) Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more
than 6 cubic meters.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.75 mts.
1.80 mts.
2.10 mts.
Q.16) Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or
vent shaft.
A.
B.
C.
D.
0.30 mtr.
0.60 mtr.
0.90 mtr. (correct answer)
1.20 mtr.
Q.17) Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator.

A.
B.
C.
D.
Governor (correct answer)

Sheave
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
Q.18) What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack?
A. Wye and 1/8 Bend (correct answer)
B. Wye and1/4 Bend
C. S-bend
D. Wye and S-bend

Q.19) Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field.
A.
B.
C.
D.
20.30 mts.
30.40 mts.
35.00 mts.
Q.20) Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank.

A.
B.
C.
D.
12.50 mts.
20.15 mts.
25.10 mts.
Q.21) Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall.

A.
B.
C.
D.
38 mm
76 mm
102 mm
Q.22) Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof.

A.
B.
C.
D.
10 cms.
20 cms.
25 cms.
Q.23) Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

A.
B.
C.
D.
19 mm.
25 mm.
32 mm.
51 mm. (correct answer)
Q.24) In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended scenery,
or the like.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Weighing Device
Counterweight (correct answer)
Sheave
Guide Lock
Q.25) Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank.

A.
B.
C.
D.
458 mm.
615 mm.
622 mm.
Q.26) Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.

A.
B.
C.
D.
1.50 mts.
1.75 mts.
2.00 mts.
Q.27) Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

A.
B.
C.
D.
51 mm.
76 mm.
122 mm.
Q.28) Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub

A.
B.
C.
D.
19 mm.
25 mm.
51 mm.
Q.29) Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by
the principle of a ___.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Check Valve
Gate Valve
Ball Valve (correct answer)
Globe Valve
Q.30) Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank.
A. 1.00 cum.
B. 1.25 cum
C. 1.50 cum (correct answer)
D. 2.00 cum
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch
Limit Switches
A.
B.
C.
D.
HP of Refrigeration
Ton of Ventilation
HP of Ventilation

A.
B.
C.
D.
orange
yellow
red
black (correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp

A. Moisture and Heat Resistant- Cross-Linked Thermosetting
B. Moisture resistant, in wet and dry location (correct answer)
C. Heat Resistant in wet and dry location

D. Moisture Resistant Cross-Linked Thermosetting
A.
B.
C.
D.

Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch
A.
B.
C.
D.
Panel Diagram
Isometric Diagram
Load Diagram
per second.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wavelength
Sine Wave
Sound Wave
Microwave system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Ultrasonic
A. Mercury Lamp (correct answer)
B. Metal Halide Lamp
C. Tungsten Halogen Lamp
D. High-Pressure-Sodium (HPS)
A.
B.
C.
D.
House Drain (correct answer)

House Sewer
House Sanitary Drainage
House Plumbing System
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp

A.
B.
C.
D.
number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.

brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.
60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position.
Wooden septic tanks are allowed. (correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ground Rod
Lightning Rod
Protective Assembly
A.
B.
C.
D.

Fascia Plate
Sheave
waves.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave (correct answer)

Ultrasonic
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Disconnect Switch
maintenance.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mechanical Maintenance Locking Device (correct answer)

Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch
Limit Switches

B.
A.

A.
B.
C.
D.


A.
B.
C.
D.
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate (correct answer)
Sheave
A.
B.
C.
D.
Governor
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
A.
B.
C.
D.

Solvent
O-ring
Adhesive
repairs.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Limit Switches
by intrusion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Ultrasonic
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Limit Switches
A.
B.
C.
D.

Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
Handrail Guard
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch
A. Transmission Loss (correct answer)
B. Audible Transmission
C. Sabin
D. Decibel Drop
A. House Drain (correct answer)
B. House Sewer
C. House Sanitary Drainage
D. House Plumbing System

A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
Metal Halide Lamp
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Limit Switches
waves.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave (correct answer)

Ultrasonic
A.
B.
C.
D.
Governor
Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp
A.
B.
C.
D.
Transmission Loss (correct answer)

Audible Transmission
Sabin
Decibel Drop
A.
B.
C.
D.

Weighing Device
Fascia Plate
Handrail Guard

A.
B.
C.
D.
Moisture and Heat Resistant- Cross-Linked Thermosetting

Moisture resistant, in wet and dry location (correct answer)

B.
A.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Circuit Breaker
Disconnect Switch
A.
B.
C.
D.
HP of Refrigeration
Ton of Ventilation
HP of Ventilation
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ground Rod
Lightning Rod
Protective Assembly
repairs.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Limit Switches
maintenance.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mechanical Maintenance Locking Device (correct answer)

Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch
Limit Switches

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Fascia Plate
Sheave

A.
B.
C.
D.

Limit Switches
Disconnect Switch
Microwave system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Ultrasonic

A. number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.
B. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.
C. 60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position.
D. Wooden septic tanks are allowed. (correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mercury Lamp (correct answer)

Metal Halide Lamp

A. orange
B. yellow
C. red
D. black (correct answer)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Panel Diagram
Isometric Diagram
Load Diagram
A.
B.
C.
D.

Solvent
O-ring
Adhesive
A. Weighing Device
B. Handrail Guard Switches
C. Fascia Plate (correct answer)

D. Sheave
per second.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Wavelength
Sine Wave
Sound Wave
A.
B.
C.
D.
Disconnect Switch
Knife Switch
Limit Switches
by intrusion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Microwave
Ultrasonic

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2-s4w and 1-s3w

Q.2) What is / are the advantage/s of a circuit breaker over a fuse?

It can act as a switch

Q.3) Creep is the phenomenon whereby sound travels in a ______.

Straight line direction inside an anechoic chamber

Q.5) Tesla is the unit of____.

Magnetic flux (correct answer)

Moisture resistant thermoplastic

Slotted tile or panel

Battery of fixtures (correct answer)

Nikola Tesla (correct answer)

Q.11) A transformer is ______.

Varies inversely with (correct answer)

Air handling unit

Q.14) The abbreviation DWV stands for ______.

Drainage, water and vent

Q.15) Which of the following is not a component of a hydraulic elevator?

Q.16) A unit of mechanical power is horsepower. What is electrical power?

Gooseneck (correct answer)

1/p candela per sq.m.

Q.19) The typical truss configuration used in the installation of an escalator.

Q.22) A bathroom containing a water closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub.

Full bath (correct answer)

Intensity of sound from source

Q.24) Which of the following characterizes centralized-airconditioning system?

Q.25) Mho as used in electrical systems calculation is defined as _______.

the reciprocal of ohm (correct answer)

Polyurethane foam sound absorber

Q.28) Acoustics is a science that concerns with ______.

Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)

Q.30) The following are basic component parts of an escalator except____.

Q.5) It affects the resistance of a conductor.

Water supply source

metal clad cable (type MC) (correct answer)

Q.9) It is analogous to pressure in water flow.

Positive and negative polarity

Q.11) Which of the following factors affect/s room acoustics?

Shape and proportion of room

Integrated part load value

which include motor vehicles, aircraft noise, etc.

Environmental acoustics (correct answer)

Boarded acoustical panel

Q.16) It characterizes short circuit

High resistance, high current

Q.17) It is also known as electric panel or load center.

Building sewer (correct answer)

Acoustical tile (correct answer)

Conduit (correct answer)

B. Sound absorption (correct answer)

Type x (correct answer)

B. Inductance and capacitance

Endless belt (correct answer)

Water supply system (correct answer)

Q.4) What is the refrigerant name of R-12?

Made of open celled polyurethane acoustical foam

Series circuit (correct answer)

10% opening (correct answer)

Individual resonator (correct answer)

Threshold of hearing (correct answer)

a. Aerated concrete is fairly absorptive

Temperature of the surrounding air

Soil pipe (correct answer)

Roughing-in (correct answer)