RAM REVIEW CENTER

PRE-BOARD EXAM IN UTILITIES

NAME: _______________________________________SCHOOL_________________________ SCORE: ______

PLUMBING AND SANITARY ENGINEERING

SITUATION 1
A proposed residence is to be designed as a bungalow in an urban setting where water pressure in the area is at 80 psi. The family who
will be occupying requires the installation of T&B for the following target users: The couple (husband and wife), the children (2 boys and 1 girl),
immediate family member who takes care of the kids while the couple is at work and a household maid.
1. How many T&B would you recommend?
a. 4 (one for the couple, one for the kids, one for the immediate family member and one for the maid.
b. 3 (one for the couple, one for the kids, and one for the maid)
c. 2 ( one for the couple and immediate family member; and one for the maid)
d. 1 (common to all since it is only a bungalow)
2. What fixture will you install for the T&B?
a. LAV, WC & SH. H with faucet for containers
b. LAV, WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH. H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. LAV, WC, & BT (shower head is automatically integrated with the BT installation)
3. If you are to provide a T&B for the couple, what would you recommend?
a. LAV, WC & SH. H with faucet for water containers
b. LAV, WC & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH.H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. LAV, WC, BT (shower head is automatically integrated with the BT installation)
4. If you are to install a T&B for the maid, what would you recommend?
a. LAV, WC & SH.H with faucet for water containers
b. LAV, WC, & Faucet; shower head is not necessary
c. WC & SH.H, Lavatory is not necessary
d. WC & Faucet, shower head is not necessary
5. How many plumbing units are required for the above residence?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
6. What is the best location for a T&B?
a. Placed relative to an external building envelope
b. Placed within the bedrooms for easy access among the family members
c. Placed between the bedrooms for easy access among the family members
d. Placed near the kitchen for easy access among the family members
7. If you are to provide a T&B for the maid, where should it be located?
a. Inside the maid’s room for privacy
b. Adjacent to the kitchen for common use
c. Does not matter, the maid can use the T&B of the family members
d. Adjacent to the T&B’s of the family members
8. What is the common pipe material that you will recommend for this project?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. G.I.
d. PPR
9. Where will you locate the laundry area for this project?
a. Integral to a Utility Room
b. Outside of the building at the rear portion of the lot
c. Adjacent to the maid’s room
d. Near carport
10. If you are to provide hose bibs, where will you locate these?
a. mid portion of the length of the carport
b. rear portion of the lot
c. front lawn area
d. both a and c
11. What type of faucet will you recommend for the kitchen sink?
a. Compression cock
b. Hose bibb
c. Gooseneck faucet
d. Pop-up type faucet
12. Water for domestic use in urban setting is usually obtained from?

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 a. Wells
b. Springs
c. City mains
d. All of the above
13. What pipe material would you recommend for the cold water line?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. G.I.
d. HDPE
14. What pipe material would you recommend if hot waterline is required?
a. Brass copper
b. uPVC
c. PPR
d. HDPE
15. What pipe material would you recommend for the sanitary line?
a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. C.I.P.
d. HDPE
16. What pipe material would you recommend for the storm waterline?
a. Steel pipe
b. PVC
c. RCP
d. HDPE
17. Coming from a MWL, where is the CWL installed?
a. Underground with property line to underfloor connecting to fixture supplies
b. Underground along property line embedded in walls to fixture supplies
c. Under concrete pavement of carport to underfloor of T&Bs
d. All of the above
18. Connecting to a Main Sewer, where is the sanitary sewage coming from?
a. From storm sewers coming from the catch basins
b. From sanitary sewers directly connected to fixture branches
c. From house drain connected to fixture branches
d. From house sewer connected from the house drain relative to fixture branches
19. Where do you dispose storm water from the lot?
a. From catch basins directly to main sewers
b. From catch basins directly to Curb Gutters
c. From catch basins directly to Septic Tank Leaching Chamber
d. None of the above
20. Where do you place the water service pipe at lot?
a. Near carport alongside of the sanitary pipeline
b. Near carport on top of the sanitary pipeline
c. A near property line at the opposite side of the lot away from the sanitary pipeline
d. Near the property line near carport alongside of the sanitary pipeline
21. Will you require a booster pump for this project?
a. Yes, if a water cistern is required
b. No, water pressure is satisfactory
c. Depends, if water pressure drops
d. Yes, if an elevated water tank is provided

SITUATION 2
The situation of plumbing materials for the project requires specifications of pipes, valves, and fittings. For a typical one-wall
single unit T&B, you are required to present a Bill of Materials using uPVC pipes and fittings for the DWV system and for the water
supply system.

22. Based on the given illustration, what are the fixtures included?
a. LAV, WC, SH, FD
b. KS, WC, SH
c. LAV, WC, SH, SD
d. LAV, WC, SH.H, SD
23. For the WC, what type of fitting is to be used?
a. 90° elbow
b. 45°elbow
c. 1/8 bend
d. 90° bend

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24. What fittings are placed to connect from the fixture branch to the individual vent?
a. 90° elbow
b. 45°elbow
c. Single tee
d. Sanitary tee
25. How many p-traps are required for this installation
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None
26. What type of cleanout is applicable for this installation?
a. WCO
b. FCO
c. COF
d. None of the above
27. For the CWL connection, what fitting is installed at the upper end of the Shower water supply?
a. 90° elbow
b. 45° elbow
c. 1/8 bend
d. 90° bend
28. What regulating valve will you install at the WC fixture supply?
a. Check valve
b. Ball valve
c. Angle valve
d. Globe valve
29. What regulating valve will you install at the LAV fixture supply?
a. Check valve
b. Ball valve
c. Angle valve
d. Globe valve
30. For the Shower Valve, what would you recommend as an alternative should a hot waterline is not provided/?
a. Check valve
b. Ball valve
c. Angle valve
d. Globe valve
31. What will be the size of the fixture drain of the LAV?
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2”
d. ¾”
32. What will be the size of the fixture trap of the FD?
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2”
d. ¾”
33. What is the height of the branch vent from the fixture branch?
a. 1.50m
b. 1.20m
c. 0.90m
d. 1.10m

34. What is the height of the shower head?

a. 1.50m
b. 1.80m
c. 2.10m
d. 2.40m
35. To prevent leaks from joining of threaded plastics pipes what is being used?
a. Teflon tape
b. Electrical tape
c. Solvent cement
d. Elastomeric sealing gasket
36. If water hammering is experienced in water pipes, what would be the recommended solution?
a. Provide PRV
b. Use blow-off
c. Use vacuum breaker
d. Install an air chamber

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37. What pipe Ø is to be used for the water fixture branch?
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. 2”
d. ¾”
38. What pipe Ø is to be used for the shower fixture supply?
a. 1”
b. 1 ½”
c. ½”
d. ¾”
39. What pipe Ø is to be used for the toilet fixture supply?
a. 3/8”
b. 1/8”
c. ½”
d. ¼”
40. What pipe Ø is to be used for the sanitary fixture branch?
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 6”
41. What pipe Ø is to be used for the WC?
a. 2”
b. 3”
c. 4”
d. 6”
42. Where do you locate the floor drain at shower area?
a. At center of the shower floor area
b. At rear portion of the shower area
c. Trajectory to the flow of the water from SH. H
d. None of the above
43. How many liters of water is dispensed if water closet is used for urinating?
a. 3 liters
b. 1.5 gallons
c. 6 liters
d. 2 gallons
44. What water saving feature is best for the water closet?
a. Use a Dual-Flush type WC
b. Use non-potable water for flushing coming from a water cistern
c. Use non-potable water for flushing coming from a water cistern
d. Use a washdown type of WC
45. What type of pipe is used for a water closet?
a. Soil stack
b. Soil pipe
c. Waste stack
d. Waste pipe

46. What type of pipe is used for a water closet?

a. Soil stack
b. Soil pipe
c. Waste stack
d. Waste pipe
47. What type of pipe is used for a sanitary fixture branch?
a. Soil stack
b. Soil pipe
c. Waste stack
d. Waste pipe
48. What type of WC will you recommend for this project?
a. Siphon vortex
b. Reverse trap
c. Washdown
d. Siphon jet
49. What type of lavatory will you recommend?
a. Self-rimming lavatory
b. Wall mounted lavatory
c. Above counter lavatory
d. Pedestal Lavatory

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 SITUATION 3

A 2(two) storey public elementary school with 1,000 student population (700 female/300 male ratio) located in La Trinidad requires the
installation of public toilets for boys and girls. The toilets will be placed at the ground floor area only due to budget constraints.

50. Where should the toilets be located?

a. At the rear portion of the building near main entrance lobby
b. At the opposite end sides of the length of the building to separate male and female
c. At one side preferably west oriented both male and female toilets placed side by side
d. At one side preferably west oriented both male and female toilets placed with a back to back arrangement
51. How many toilets are required for the male?
a. 1/100
b. 2/100
c. 3/100
d. 4/100
52. What is the total no. of water closets for the boy’s toilet?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
53. How many toilets are required for the female?
a. 1/50
b. 1/45
c. 1/30
d. 1/25
54. What is the total no. of water closets for the female’s toilet?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 16
d. 15
55. How many lavatories are required for both male/female?
a. 1/50
b. 1/45
c. 1/30
d. 1/60
56. What is the total no. of lavatories for both genders?
a. 17
b. 20
c. 16
d. 15

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IDENTIFICATION:
57. From the given illustration, identify Figure 1
a. Full port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
58. From the given illustration, identify Figure 2
a. Full port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
59. From the given illustration, identify Figure 3
a. Full port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 4
60. From the given illustrations, identify Figure 4
a. Full port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
61. From the given illustration, identify Figure 5
a. Full port Valve
b. Ball Valve
c. Angle Valve
d. Globe Valve
62. Where is a Check Valve placed?
a. Before the water meter
b. After the water meter
c. Placed side by side with the gate valve
d. Placed in every fixture branches
63. Where is the Gate Valve placed?

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 a. Placed in every fixture branches
b. After the water meter
c. Placed side by side with the check valve
d. Before the water meter
64. What is the purpose of a Gate valve?
a. Used as a stop valve
b. Used as a full open valve
c. Used as full bore valve
d. All of the above

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
SITUATON 4
A two-storey residence is to be installed with an electrical roughing-in with the following requirements for consideration. The Ground
Floor will have an office for the patron of the house. The kitchen will be equipped with an electric range for use by the matron of the house. A side
terrace linked to the dining area will be used as additional space during special events linked to the front porch connected to the Living Room and
Guest Room for overnight stay. The Second floor will house the Master Bedroom with WIC and T&B. 2 Bedrooms (BBR/GBR) adjacent to a
Study/Library Room for the children. The rooms at the 2F open to balconies where outdoor sceneries can be viewed.
65. How many lighting outlets (minimum) are required?
a. 8 LO/Circuit
b. 10 LO/Circuit
c. 20 LO/Circuit
d. 6 LO/Circuit
66. How many convenience outlets (minimum) are required?
a. 8 LO/Circuit
b. 10 LO/Circuit
c. 20 LO/Circuit
d. 6 LO/Circuit
67. How many lightings outlets are recommended for the T&Bs?
a. 1 centrally located at the ceiling of the room
b. 2, one centrally located between the WC and the shower area, the other at lavatory on top of the mirror
c. 3 one for each fixture area
d. 4-5 Los for aesthetic purposes
68. How many convenience outlets are placed in the T&B?
a. 1 located near the lavatory
b. 2 located at lavatory and shower area
c. 2 located at lavatory for electric appliances and probably exhaust fan, 1 for shower area for potable water heater
d. None of the above
69. If a boiler is required, where should this be located?
a. Near kitchen (outside location)
b. Near T&B (outside location)
c. Inside the kitchen cabinet below sink
d. Inside the T&B below lavatory counter
70. What independent circuit appliances can be found in the kitchen?
a. Ref, Range, Boiler, Microwave oven
b. Ref, Range, Boiler, Water pump
c. Ref, Range
d. Range, Microwave
71. What type of switch is commonly used for lighting?
a. 2-gang
b. 3-gang
c. 1-gang
d. 4-gang
72. What type of convenience outlet is commonly used for appliances?
a. Single
b. Duplex
c. Triplex
d. Extension outlets
73. What is the minimum required no. of convenience per area/room?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
74. What is the mounting height of a lighting switch?
a. 1.20m
b. 1.50m
c. 1.40m

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 d. 1.80m
75. What is the mounting height of a convenience outlet?
a. 0.20m
b. 0.50m
c. 0.40m
d. 0.30m
76. What is the power service given to a household by MERALCO?
a. 50 Hz, 210VAC, SP
b. 50 Hz, 230VAC, SP
c. 60Hz, 115VAC, SP
d. 60Hz, 230VAC,SP
77. What is the fixture unit given to a lighting outlet?
a. 100 watts
b. 800 watts
c. 200 watts
d. 150 watts
78. What is the fixture unit given to a convenience outlet?
a. 100 watts
b. 300 watts
c. 200 watts
d. 180 watts
79. What is the equivalent wattage for 1HP?
a. 740 watts
b. 750 watts
c. 746 watts
d. 745 watts

SITUATION 5
Complete the Schedule of Loads for the above project.

CKT DESCRIPTIO QUANTITY VOLTS WATTS TOTAL SIZE OF AMP

N LO SW CO AMPS WIRE & PROTECTIO
CONDUIT N
(CKT
BREAKER)
1 Lighting 20 (80) (83) (84) (87) (90) (93)
2 Lighting 16 (81) (85) (88) (91) (94)
3 Lighting 8 (82) (86) (89) (92) (95)
4 Lighting 8
5 Lighting 8
6 Lighting 8
7 Power 8 (96)
8 Power 8
9 Power 8
10 Power 8
11 Power
12 Water Heater 1
13 Range 1 (97)
14 Boiler 1 1.5HP (98) (100) (103)
15 AC 1 1.0HP (99) (101) (104)
16 Spare (102)

80. Assuming that 2-gang switches are used, how many SWs are installed?

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 a. 20 c. 8
b. 10 d. 15
81. Assuming that 3-gang switches are used, how many SWs are installed?
a. 15 c. 6
b. 10 d. 12
82. Assuming that 1-gang switches are used, how many SWs are installed?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
83. What is the EMF requirement for the house?
a. 220 VAC
b. 230 VAC
c. 240 VAC
d. 210 VAC
84. What is the fixture unit for CKT 1?
a. 40 watts
b. 50 watts
c. 20 watts
d. 100 watts
85. What is the fixture unit for CKT 2?
a. 40 watts
b. 50 watts
c. 20 watts
d. 100 watts
86. What is the fixture unit for CKT3
a. 40 watts
b. 50 watts
c. 20 watts
d. 100 watts
87. What is the total ampere for CKT 1?
a. 320 watts
b. 2,000 watts
c. 1,600 watts
d. 800 watts
88. What is the total ampere for CKT 2?
a. 1,800 watts
b. 2,000 watts
c. 1,600 watts
d. 800 watts
89. What is the total ampere for CKT 3?
a. 1,800 watts
b. 2,000 watts
c. 1,600 watts
d. 800 watts
90. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 1?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
91. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 2?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
92. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 3?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 15mm Ø PVC conduit
93. What is the amperage protection for the circuit breaker of CKT 1?
a. 25 AT d. 30AT
b. 20AT
c. 15AT
94. What is the amperage protection for the circuit breaker of CKT 2?
a. 25 AT

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 b. 20AT
c. 15AT
d. 30AT
95. What is the amperage protection for the circuit breaker of CKT 3?
a. 25 AT
b. 20AT
c. 15AT
d. 30AT
96. What is the fixture unit for CKT 7
a. 40 watts
b. 50 watts
c. 20 watts
d. 180 watts
97. What is the fixture unit for CKT 13?
a. 1,000 watts
b. 1,300 watts
c. 3,600 watts
d. 1,800 watts
98. What is the total ampere for CKT 14?
a. 746 watts
b. 1,119 watts
c. 1,800 watts
d. 1,500 watts
99. What is the total ampere for CKT 15?
a. 746 watts
b. 1,119watts
c. 1,800 watts
d. 1,500 watts
100. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 14?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 25mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 25mm Ø PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 25mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 25mm Ø PVC conduit
101. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 15?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
102. What is the amperage protection for the circuit breaker of CKT 14?
a. 25 AT
b. 20AT
c. 15AT
d. 30AT
103. What is the amperage protection for the circuit breaker of CKT 15?
a. 25 AT
b. 20AT
c. 15AT
d. 30AT
104. Based on PEC, what is the standard size of wire and conduit for CKT 15?
a. 2-2.0mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
b. 2-3.5mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
c. 2-5.5mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
d. 2-1.8mm2 Ø THHN on 20mm Ø PVC conduit
105. What type of power handling equipment is recommended for this project?
a. Fuse Box
b. Panel Board
c. Service Switch
d. Safety switch

106. What is the total ampere protection needed for this project?
a. 100 AF
b. 60 AF
c. 30 AF
d. 50 AF
107. If PVC is not to be used as a conduit, what would be the best alternative?

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 a. Rigid Steel Conduit
b. Electric Metallic Tubing
c. Flexible Non Metallic Tubing
d. Slate
108. Where is the Power Handling Equipment located?
a. At carport
b. Kitchen
c. Maid’s Room
d. At Living Area
109. Where is the best location for the Electric Meter?
a. In front of main door
b. Wall adjacent to main entry
c. Concrete pedestal pole at property line
d. Column of gate for pedestrian
110. How many Service Entrance cable attached for tapping?
a. From secondary line of BENECO to point of attachment via weather head cap
b. From primary line of BENECO to point of attachment via pipe sleeve
c. From secondary line of BENECO to point of attachment via RSC
d. From secondary line of BENECO to point of attachment via 3-spool bracket
111. What pipe material is used as a raceway for the Service Entrance Cable?
a. Rigid Steel Conduit
b. Electric Metallic Tubing
c. Flexible non Metallic Tubing
d. Slate
112. From the raceway, where does the feeder run through?
a. To the ceiling
b. Through the wall
c. Underground
d. Underfloor
113. What type of switch is used for the stairway?
a. Single pole switch
b. 4-way switch double pole
c. Double pole single throw
d. 3-way switch single throw
114. To avoid electrocution in the use of washing machines, what is the preventive measure?
a. Place washing machine on a dry area
b. Provide non-conductive floor surface
c. Place grounding wire attached to a metal object
d. Put a stand for the appliance to avoid contact with earth surface

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION

SITUATION 5
A medium rise commercial condominium is to be constructed within the Central District of Makati. The building exterior is enveloped
with curtain wall and aluminum cladding as its aesthetic feature. The lower part of the building will house commercial/rentable stalls. Its
podium will contain facilities and amenities like the Administration area, restaurants, gym, spa, swimming pool and multi-purpose hall. 3 levels
of basements are to be provided for transportations for easy access of the tenants and guests. Thus, the building would require vertical
transportations for easy access of the tenants and users.

115. What type of elevator would you recommend for use by passengers?
a. Hydraulic
b. Electric
c. Scenic
d. Freight

116. For heavy cargoes, what type of elevator is recommended?

a. Hydraulic
b. Dumbwaiter
c. Passenger
d. Freight
117. What type of escalator is recommended for the commercial area of the building?
a. Parallel
b. Multiple parallel
c. Crisscross
d. Combination
118. If a restaurant is situated at the GF and is requested to serve Function Rooms at the upper floors, what will be your recommendation for
ease of access?

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 a. Provide moving ramp
b. Provide service elevator
c. Provide dumbwaiter
d. Provide freight elevator
119. If the restaurant has a second floor or a mezzanine level, what would you recommend for use?
a. Provide ramp
b. Provide service elevator
c. Provide dumbwaiter
d. Provide freight elevator
120. What would you provide for a handicapped person if there is a need to access from the GF to the mezzanine level?
a. Provide ramp
b. Provide hydraulic elevator
c. Provide moving ramp
d. Provide passenger elevator
121. What is the depth of an elevator pit?
a. 0.60m
b. 0.80m
c. 1.20m
d. 1.80m
122. What is the size of an elevator as prescribed in BP 344?
a. 1.10m x 1.40m
b. 1.80m x 1.80m
c. 1.10m x 1.80m
d. None of the above
123. How do you determine the loading capacity of the elevator?
a. By the number of people
b. By the total weight of the passengers
c. By the height of travel
d. By the size of the car
124. What is the minimum width of the escalator?
a. 32”
b. 40”
c. 48”
d. 60”
125. What is the normal speed of an escalator?
a. 90fpm
b. 120fpm
c. 75fpm
d. 85fpm
126. What is the maximum width of the escalator track?
a. 32”
b. 40”
c. 48”
d. 60”

127. What is the normal speed of an escalator?

a. 90fpm c. 75fpm
b. 120fpm d. 85fpm
128. Based on NBC, what is the angle of inclination of an escalator?
a. 38°
b. 32°
c. 30°
d. 35°
129. Based on NBC, how many cables are there in an electric elevator?
a. 4-6
b. 6-8
c. 2-4
d. 8-12
130. Based on NBC, how many % must a counterweight has to equalize the no. of users in the elevator car?
a. 50% of the capacity load
b. 60% of the capacity load
c. 40% of the capacity load
d. 30% of the capacity load

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: HVAC

SITUATION 6

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 For the above project, air conditioning system will be an integral utility system to provide for the comfort level for the tenants and the
users. Several considerations are being evaluated to determine what type of AC system is appropriate for use?
131. For the tenants occupying the upper floors, what type of AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
132. For the supermarket occupying the rear of the GF, what type of AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
133. For the spaces located at the podium area, what type AC would you recommend?
a. Window air conditioning unit (WACU)
b. Split type AC
c. Variable Air Volume (VAV)
d. Centralized AC
134. To distribute air from the cooling source, what AC element is used for a split type AC?
a. Copper tubing
b. Ducts
c. Pipes
d. All of the above
135. To distribute air from the cooling source, what AC element is used for VAV?
a. Copper tubing
b. Ducts
c. Pipes
d. All of the above
136. What architectural element is necessary if VAV is to be used?
a. Provide parapets for the outside unit
b. Provide roof deck
c. Provide Mechanical Room
d. Provide a balcony
137. What should be the appropriate location of air handling equipments?
a. It should be in location away from the are being served for aesthetic consideration
b. It should be placed inside a Mechanical Room
c. It should be placed near the outside wall of the building
d. It should be placed on the rooftop central to the area served to have direct access to outdoor air
138. For ductworks and clusters of piping to run vertically serving the areas needing cooling system, what building component must be
provided?
a. Pipe sleeves c. Electrical closets
b. Drop ceilings d. Pipe chase
139. Another location for air handling equipments on the occupied floors will be?
a. Electrical closet
b. Fan room
c. Utility room
d. Stairway
140. Ducts are normally constructed of what type of material?
a. Fiberglass
b. Aluminum or stainless steel
c. Galvanized sheet metal
d. All of the above
141. What is used to regulate airflow in ducts?
a. Fan coil unit
b. Exhaust Fan
c. Damper
d. None of the above
142. The four types of supply outlets available as manufactured products are ceiling diffusers, grilles and registers, slotted diffusers and?
a. louvers
b. dampers
c. air curtain
d. perforated ceiling panels

ACOUSTICS & LIGHTING

143. Resilient floor finishes provide varying degrees of impact transmission. In comparison to sound transmission by a bare concrete floor, what
would you recommend to beat reduce transmitted sound?
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c. Thick carpet
d. None of the above
144. Standard paint and wallpaper have high absorptive value?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Depends on the thickness of the material
d. Sometimes
145. Which among these places of assembly have the most critical noise requirements?
a. Auditoriums
b. Theaters
c. Concert halls and opera houses
d. Houses of worship
146. An excellent solution for especially noisy apparatus such as refrigeration compressors is?
a. Separate its location farthest from the building being served
b. Cover the equipment with insulation material
c. Use a separate equipment foundation that rests on the ground and is independent of the building structure
d. All of the above
147. If the equipment is to be located on upper floors, what would be the best recommendation to reduce sound transmission?
a. Use carpets
b. Use rubber matting
c. Use concrete pad
d. Use vibration isolators
148. The prolongation of sound energy by successive reflection?
a. echo c. creep
b. flutter echo d. reverberation

149. The rate of oscillation of molecules by sound is known as

a. echo
b. decibel
c. Sabine
d. Frequency

150. Sound travels a certain distance during a cycle of vibration. The distance is called?
a. Frequency
b. Wavelength
c. Decibel
d. Tone
151. The ear is generally able to discern frequencies of vibration from?
a. 20 – 20,000hz
b. 16 – 20,000hz
c. 10 – 20,000hz
d. 40-40,000hz
152. The ratio of sound pressure to base level chosen at the threshold of hearing?
a. Frequency
b. Wavelength
c. Decibel
d. Tone
153. This is what happens to a body when another vibrating body vibrates and initiates. The other body vibrates in harmony with it.
a. Reflection
b. Reverberation
c. Echo
d. Resonance
154. The two principal aspects that govern satisfactory hearing are one(1) the planning and shaping of the room in order to provide adequate
paths for sound to travel from speakers or performers to the audience and
a. The rate at which sound dies away (reverberation time)
b. The acoustical environment within a room
c. Isolation of unwanted sounds
d. All of the above

For maximum lighting efficiency, major surface reflectance within a space should be high, that is, light colors should be used
whenever possible, but excessively bright surfaces are to be provided because they could cause glare or help create a “sterile” environment. The
reflectance of paints and other surface finishes is usually readily available, or it may be determined by testing. As a guide, the IES recommends
the following reflectance’s for office-type spaces.
155. For ceilings
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c. 20 to 40 percent
d. 80 to 92 percent
156. For walls
a. 40 to 60 percent (average)
b. 25 to 45 percent
c. 20 to 40 percent
d. 80 to 92 percent
157. Furniture, office machines and equipments
a. 40 to 60 percent (average)
b. 25 to 45 percent
c. 20 to 40 percent
d. 80 to 92 percent
158. Floors
a. 40 to 60 percent (average)
b. 25 to 45 percent
c. 20 to 40 percent
d. 80 to 92 percent

LIGHTING SYSTEM TYPES

Distribution of Light Emitted by Luminaire
Type Upward Downward
159. 90-00 0-10
160. 60-90 0-40
161. 40-60 40-60
162. 0-10 90-00
163. 10-40 60-90
159. It is first reflected from the ceiling and upper floors
a. Semi-direct
b. Indirect
c. General Diffuse
d. Direct
160. Employs a translucent diffusing element through which the download component shines
a. Semi-direct
b. Indirect
c. General Diffuse
d. Direct
161. Distribute approximately an equal amount of light upward and downward
a. Semi-direct
b. Indirect
c. General Diffuse
d. Direct
162. These systems are inherently efficient, since basically all light is directed downward; illumination of the ceiling is entirely due to light
reflected from the floor and room furnishings.
a. Semi-direct
b. Indirect
c. General Diffuse
d. Direct
163. The minor upward components that serves to illuminate the ceiling
a. Semi-direct
b. Indirect
c. General Diffuse
d. Direct

The color of light source and the objects to be illuminated within a space is an important facet of the lighting quality. Careful color
selection can reduce eye fatigue, lift spirits and improve production quality and quantity.
164. What colors are considered warm and stimulating?
a. Blue and green
b. Red and green
c. Purple and pink
d. Red, orange and yellow
165. This color is particularly cheerful and improves mental clarity
a. Red
b. Green
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166. These promote coolness and calmness
a. Blue and green
b. Red and green
c. Purple and pink
d. Red, orange and yellow
167. This promotes healing
a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow
d. Blue
168. This is conducive to relaxation and tranquility
a. Red c. Yellow
b. Green d. Blue
169. Impels people to action
a. Red
b. Green
c. Yellow
d. Blue
170. These include mercury vapor, metal-halide and high and low-pressure sodium lamps
a. Fluorescent
b. Incandescent
c. High-Intensity Discharge
d. CFL
171. Used for interior; decorative down lights
a. Metal halide
b. White-HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. CFL
172. Used for parking areas, general outdoor, roadway/tunnel
a. Metal halide
b. White-HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. CFL
173. For sports Arena
a. Metal halide
b. White-HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. CFL
174. For high-bay spaces (Hangars, Warehouses, etc.)
a. Metal halide
b. HPS
c. Mercury Vapor
d. All of the above
175. For low-bay spaces (Supermarkets, light industrial shops, etc.)
a. Mercury Vapor
b. White-HPS
c. HPS
d. CFL
176. For outdoor signages
a. Metal Halide
b. HPS
c. LPS
d. CFL
177. A hoisting hook of a minimum capacity of 2 tons is required to be installed at the ceiling of the machine room right at the middle of the
shaft. The purpose of this hook is an anchor to hoist the
a. Passenger car during operation
b. Hoist machine-motor assembly
c. Passenger car in case of emergency
d. Hoist machine-motor assembly during operation
178. A safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car
safety
a. Safety gear
b. Magnetic brake
c. Safety shoe
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a. Utility core
b. Corner spots of a building envelope
c. At the sides of buildings
d. One in front of the other
180. One unit passenger elevator should be kept on 24-hour constant service for residential condominium of not more than
a. 7 storeys c. 6 storeys
b. 5 storeys d. 8 storeys
181. A horizontal transport system that moves pedestrian mechanically and continuously during its operation is a
a. Pedestrian conveyor
b. Pedestrian track line
c. Horizontal escalator
d. Moving walk
182. In case of power failure or emergency to rescue the passenger, the elevator door could be opened through
a. Safety shoe
b. Outside door latch
c. Door lock switch
d. Safety gear
183. What type of elevator is best used in hospitals and hotels?
a. Freight and Passenger elevator
b. Passenger Elevator and dumbwaiter
c. Geared Traction Electric Elevator
d. Scenic Elevator
184. Which is a better option in the selection of an elevator for a high rise building?
a. Hydraulic Elevator
b. Gearless Traction Electric
c. Geared Traction Electric Elevator
d. Scenic Elevator
185. Which is a better option in considering the placement of elevators in a high rise building?
a. At service core
b. At center of building
c. At building envelope particularly at the sides
d. At the rear of the building
186. What type of escalator pattern is appropriate for a mall?
a. Parallel Arrangement
b. Criss-cross pattern
c. Combination
d. Does not matter
187. What is best to employ in an airport?
a. Conveyor and escalator
b. Conveyor and moving walk
c. Moving walk and moving ramp
d. Moving walk and escalator
188. Septic tank digestive chamber requires
a. A cleanout
b. A manhole
c. An air space
d. All of the above
189. The nominal commercial designation, normally the inside diameter of the pipe is applicable for use in
a. Brass pipe
b. Copper
c. Cast iron pipe
d. Polyethylene pipe
190. The total developed length of a pipeline is being applied
a. When there’s a need to offset the alignment of other utility systems
b. If air conditioning duct increase or decrease in size
c. When sprinkler piping are suspended from the slab having different elevations
d. All of the above
191. The level at which water begins to overflow a lavatory is at
a. The edge of the lavatory apron
b. At the edge of the counter top
c. At the hole located upfront the rim
d. None of the above
192. An installed water pipeline or fitting that forms an angle of less than 45 degrees with the horizontal
a. Grade line c. Stack
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a. Used for sizing plumbing jobs in a plumbing system fixture
b. Used to know the flow of waste
c. Used t size fixture vent
d. Used to know the gpm of water
194. A sewage ejector is used to elevate
a. Effluent from the leaching chamber
b. Sewage and liquid wastes from a lower level to a point f discharge
c. Storm water from catch basin
d. Liquid wastes from STP
195. The main soil and waste vent of a sanitary system is primarily used for
a. Liquid and solid waste
b. Dry venting
c. Wet venting
d. Effluent discharge
196. A plumbing sheet requires a water supply layout and a sanitary layout to
a. Complete the drawings needed for securing a plumbing permit
b. To detail the necessary specifications and proper design and installation of the plumbing system
c. To enable the master plumber to understand the drawing
d. All of the above
197. A gooseneck is installed in the individual water system
a. If there is less pressure from the main
b. If there is a need to increase the pressure from the main
c. If the flow of water to the water distribution pipe need to be throttled
d. If the water source is inefficient to supply the branches
198. Air is needed to ventilate the VSTR, this is important so that
a. Pressure inside the vent pipe normalize
b. Pressure can penetrate the vacuum of air present inside the pipe
c. Pressure build up inside the pipe
d. None of the above
199. Plastic pipes are favored as against the other pipe materials because
a. They are easily installed
b. They are lightweight
c. They do not corrode
d. They offer wide variety of choices
200. The installation of certain parts (CWL roughing-in) of the plumbing system is done before installation of the
a. Structural system
b. Electrical roughing-in
c. Sanitary roughing-in
d. Mechanical roughing-in

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