Occupational Code: EIS PLI4

Sector: Economic Infrastructure

Sub - Sector: Building Construction

Occupation: Plumbing Installation Level IV

Knowledge Assessment

The assessment covers the units of competences from Level I-IV

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Candidate’s name
Registration number
Name of training Institute
Name of Assessment Center

Structure of Test
Section No of questions No of marks Suggested time
A-Multiple choice questions 80 80 2:00 Hours

OFFICE USE ONLY

Multiple Choice Questions 80
Final Mark 80

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Genera instructions
1. Write your name, Registration number, name of training provider and Assessment
center name in the space provided on Cover page of this booklet
2. You have 10 minutes reading time and opportunity to ask questions to the Assessor
3. All written responses must be in English.
4. At the end of the examination return this book let to the assigned Accredited Assessor
5. You may use the following references in this test
 Non-programmable calculators
6. Do not bring the following items into the assessment venue
 Mobile telephones
 Programmable calculators
 Written notes
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Instructions
1. There are Eighty [80] questions in this booklet.
1. Select the best answer for each question. Do this by circling the letter that corresponds to
your answer on this book let.
2. If you wish to change an answer, place an X mark on the letter you have circled and then
circle the letter of your preferred answer.
3. A correct answer scores 1, an incorrect answer scores 0. No marks will be given for a
question if more than one answer is supplied

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1. The skill and art of transporting water from the source to the treatment plants and then to
the end user is known as__________________. EIS PLI1 01 0222

A. Masonry
B. Construction
C. Plumbing
D. Concreting
2. Which of the following is the correct order of stages in a plumbing cycle? EIS PLI1 01
0222

A. Supply, Distribution, Disposal, Treatment

B. Disposal, Distribution, Supply, Treatment
C. Supply, Treatment, Disposal, Distribution
D. Treatment, Supply, Disposal, Distribution
3. refers to carrying the waste water to the waste disposal system (sewerage
system) through plumbing fixtures. EISPLI1 06 0222

A. Erosion.
B. Waste water treatment.
C. Sanitary work
D. Installation.
4. Is a plumbing fixture used to convey organic body waste to the plumbing system.
EIS PLI1 M07 0322

A. Water Closet
B. Flush Valve
C. Liquid Waste
D. Main Vent
5. refers to the planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate
confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality. EISPLI1 07
0222

A. Quality management
B. Quality assurance
C. Quality system:
D. Quality assurance

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6. A technique for depicting three-dimensional volumes and spatial relationships based on the
eye level and vanishing point (or points) of the viewer is known as:- EIS PLI2 01 0222

A. Perspective drawing
B. Artistic drawing
C. Technical drawings
D. Design drawings
7. Allows giving the most important tasks more attention, energy and time. EIS
PLI2 03 0222

A. Organizing
B. Tracking
C. Prioritizing
D. Reminding
8. is used when parts are joined end to end as a pipeline EIS PLI2 06 0222

A. Welding lap joint

B. Welding corner joint
C. Welding butt joint
D. Welding T (fillet) joint
9. arises from lifting something heavy without bending your knees EIS PLI2 03
0222

A. Physical
B. Chemical
C. Ergonomic
D. Radiological
10. Open ducts of sight slope, designed to collect and conduct rainwater to discharge branches
or downpipes refers to ? EIS PLI2 04 0222

A. Downpipes.
B. Drains.
C. Outlets.
D. Gutters

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11. Moving, copying, rotating and mirroring is applied in EIS PLI3 02 0222

A. Drawing
B. Editing
C. Inventing.
D. Building.
12. Developing details of products and/or services to be provided refers to EIS PLI3
03 0222

A. Gathering information
B. Estimating materials, labor and time
C. Calculating costs
D. Documenting and verifying details
13. is the vertical height difference from the surface of a water source to the
centerline of the impeller. EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Total Head
B. Dynamic Head
C. Cavitation
D. Static Head
14. The ratio of energy delivered by the pump to the energy supplied to the pump shafts
called :- EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Specific Gravity
B. Specific Speed
C. Pump Efficiency
D. Viscosity
15. The pump performance curve also gives information on EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Pump efficiency
B. Pump size.
C. Pump volume.
D. Pump capacity
16. are used to regulate flow anywhere from fully open to fully closed.

A. Check Valves
B. Gate valve
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C. Control Valves
D. Stop valve
17. Pinch and diaphragm valves are EIS PLI3 09 0222

A. Sliding valves
B. Flexible valves
C. Stopper valves,
D. Rotating valves
18. is the difference between the upstream and downstream pressures, makes water
flow move through a valve. EIS PLI3 09 0222

A. Pressure Relief
B. Water Hammer Effects
C. Flashing
D. Pressure drop
19. What happens when low-pressure bubbles suddenly form and then collapse within a small
area of the valve within micro seconds? EIS PLI3 09 0222

A. Hammer Effect
B. Flashing
C. Cavitation.
D. Choked Flow
20. Hose reel is only a 1st aid for extinguishing fire, by a jet of water .However the area that
one hose reel covers is EIS PLI3 08 0222

A. 800m2
B. 1000m2
C. 500m2
D. 2000m2
21. The maximum distance of the building floor away from the hose nozzle is EIS
PLI3 08 0222

A. 6m
B. 8m
C. 10m
D. 5m

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22. In a shopping complex of ground +3 STORY ( G+3) ,fire hydrants are to be provided. The
site of shopping complex is 300m *300m, out of which 200m*150m is occupied by the
shopping complex building. Calculate the number of fire hydrants required as per the
standard. EIS PLI3 08 0222

A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 5
23. According to the storage capacities per day required for different type of buildings, the cold
water storage/day/head in liters for Dwelling house with House connection is:- EISP LI3 04
0222

A. 200
B. 150-200
C. 150
D. 100
24. The capacity of elevated roof tank for dwelling houses is for EIS PLI3 06 0222

A. 2 to 3 day
B. 7-day
C. 1/2 -day
D. 30.days
25. are sanitary fixtures used to collect and convey human waste(faeces) in a very
hygienic manner. EISP LI3 04 0222

A. Washbasins.
B. Water closets
C. Sinks
D. Bathtubs
26. . The standard diameter of discharge pipe that conveys discharge from sanitary fixtures for
a multiple shower is ? EISP LI3 04 0222

A. 40mm
B. 60mm
C. 100mm
D. 50mm

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27. The vertical waste pipe passing through different floors of a building for collecting and
conveying waste water from branch drains is called ? EIS PLI310 0222

A. Ditch
B. Stack
C. Hose
D. Channel.
28. The drainpipe connecting building to external manholes or manhole- to-manhole is? EIS
PLI310 0222

A. Horizontal drain
B. Branch drain.
C. Vertical drain.
D. Channel
29. is the amount of pressure / head required to force liquid through pipes and
fittings? EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Volute
B. Specific Gravity
C. Friction Loss
D. Vapor pressure.
30. are the work horses of any drinking water distribution or wastewater
collection system? EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Impellers.
B. Generators.
C. Valves
D. Pumps
31. Have a circular “fan/turbine-shaped” structure called an impeller that is
mounted on a centrally supporting structure called the shaft. EIS PLI3 05 0222

A. Centrifugal Pumps
B. Centripetal pumps.
C. Submersible pumps .
D. Turbine Pumps.
32. are used in water supply operations for feeding chemicals at various stages of
the treatment process. EIS PLI3 05 0222
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A. Turbine Pump
B. Submersible Pump
C. Positive-Displacement Pump.
D. Centrifugal Pump.
33. The type of valve that regulate flow at a point between fully open to fully closed system.is
known as EIS PLI3 09 0222

A. Throttling valves
B. Shut-off valves
C. Anti-reversal valves
D. Check Valves
34. is defined as any device mounted on a valve that, in a response to a signal,
automatically moves the valve to the required position using an outside power source. EIS
PLI3 09 0222

A. Flusher.
B. Control board.
C. Actuator.
D. Alarm.
35. are automatic valves that open with forward flow and close against reverse
flow. EIS PLI3 09 0222

A. Check Valves
B. Relief Valves
C. Control Valves
D. shut-off valves
36. water is a symptom believed to occur as a result of a less than adequate heated
and cold water services commissioning process. EIS PLI3 11 0222

A. Golden
B. Green
C. Blue.
D. Colorless.
37. Scale formation in hot water systems and components is reduced by EIS PLI3 11
0222

A. Disinfecting
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B. Aerating.
C. Softening
D. Clarifying.
38. The other form of treatment used to reduce scale deposit, and in certain conditions to
protect pipes from corrosion is dosing. EIS PLI3 11 0222

A. Polyphosphate.
B. Aluminum sulphate.
C. Calcium hypochlorite.
D. Polyvinyl chloride.
39. In hot water supply systems the minimum Heater capacity for small dwellings is ?
EIS PLI3 11 0222

A. 100 litter to 500 litter.

B. 500 litter to 1000 litter.
C. 100 litter to 250 litter.
D. 100 litter to 150 litter.
40. The colour code of fire hydrant is ? EIS PLI3 07 0222
A. Orange
B. Blue
C. Black
D. Red
41. The type of warm water system where heated water is distributed to one or more sanitary
facilities with water temperature regulated via a TMV is known as:- EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Circulatory system.
B. Reticulated system.
C. Solar system.
D. Proprietary system.
42. The type of system primarily used in small installations where the water heater can be
located in close proximity to the outlets is called:- EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Secondary circulatory system.
B. Primary circulatory system.
C. Dual pipe reticulated system.
D. Single pipe reticulated system.
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43. The greatest reproduction rate of Legionella bacteria that arises from a failed or incorrectly
installed warm water system is at :- EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. 50°C
B. 32°C - 42°C
C. 20°C - 32°C
D. 20°C and under.
44. warm water services should heated to a minimum of °C for a period of not
less than one hour as a means of system decontamination. EIS PLI4 06 0222
A. 100
B. 32
C. 70
D. 50
45. The proper sequence in a "Small wastewater treatment systems" facilities associated with
domestic wastewaters generated by individual homes, apartment complexes, restaurants,
institutions, rest areas, and communities with populations of up to 2500 people is:- EIS
PLI4 04 0222
A. Collection, treatment and disposal.
B. Treatment, collection, and disposal.
C. Disposal, Collection and treatment.
D. Collection, disposal and treatment.
46. Removal of solids from wastewater, usually by passing wastewater through screens to
remove debris and solid substances is called EIS PLI4 04 0222
A. Biological
B. Chemical
C. Physical
D. Microbiological
47. The removal of suspended solid from waste water by settling is known as
EIS PLI4 04 0222
A. Coagulation.
B. Flocculation.
C. Sedimentation.
D. Filteration.
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48. Waste piping shall be properly insulated in areas where is possible.

EIS PLI4 02 0222
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation.
C. Transpiration.
D. Evapotranspiration
49. Floor drains are to be installed in EIS PLI4 02 0222
A. Private or individual toilet rooms.
B. Septic tanks with vent system.
C. Kitchens and dish washing rooms.
D. Bathrooms with shower fixtures.
50. Sanitary waste piping should be designed to maintain a velocity of 2 feet per second (fps).
EIS PLI4 02 0222
A. 0.9 meter per second
B. 1.0 meter per second.
C. 0.6 meter per second.
D. 1.5 meter per second
51. Cast iron piping is recommended for EIS PLI4 02 0222
A. Ventilated latrines.
B. Kitchen sanitary and vent
C. Bathrooms and shower.
D. Water closet and urinals.
52. Which of the following is Not sustainable buildings materials? EIS PLI4 08 0222
A. Timber.
B. Concrete.
C. Geo-textiles
D. Steel
53. Which of the following is an aspect to be considered in Energy-efficient build
methods/design? EIS PLI4 08 0222
A. Insulation.
B. Circulation.
C. Recycling.
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D. Convention.
54. Making the best possible use of the natural resources available in terms of careful
extraction, efficient use and avoidance of environmental pollution refers to:- EIS PLI4 08
0222
A. Arctectural building.
B. Sustainable building.
C. Construction building
D. Plumbing installation
55. The modern water –carriage system is preferred to the old conservancy system, because of
?EIS PLI4 04 0222
A. The water carriage system is more hygienic
B. The conservancy system is more hygienic.
C. In the conservancy system sewage is carried through underground pipes.
D. In the water carriage system wastes are buried underground.
56. sewage consists of liquid wastes originating from urinals, latrines, bathrooms,
kitchen sinks, wash basins ,etc. ? .EIS PLI4 04 0222.
A. Industrial
B. Pharmaceutical
C. Domestic
D. Agricultural
57. The sewer which transports sewage to the point of treatment is known as:- EIS PLI4 04
0222.
A. Main sewer
B. Branch sewer
C. Trunk sewer
D. Outfall sewer.
58. A sewer should neither be so large, as to require heavy excavation and high
lift pumping; nor should it be small, as to cause the deposition of solids in the sewer. EIS
PLI4 04 0222
A. Diameter
B. Volume
C. Flow velocity
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D. D. Direction of flow
59. Sewers are generally designed to carry the water from the basements, and should therefore
be at least deep. EIS PLI4 04 0222
A. 1 to 2 m
B. 2 to 3 m
C. 3 to 4 m
D. 4 to 5 m
60. Growth and interest rates being high to moderate (according the design period for different
components of sewerage scheme), the design period in years of domestic treatment units
is:- EIS PLI4 04 0222
A. 40 - 50
B. 15 - 20
C. 5 - 10
D. 0–5
61. Within the context of sanitary plumbing refers to the pipe connecting
sanitary appliances to a discharge stack or drain. EIS PLI4 02 0222
A. Out let design
B. Inlet design.
C. Overflow design.
D. Branch design
62. Which of the following backflow prevention devices requires Annual testing? EIS PLI4 10
0222
A. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
B. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)
C. Hose Connection Backflow Preventer
D. Double-Check Valve (DCVA)
63. Which of the following backflow prevention devices cannot be used for connection
between potable and high hazard/contaminated water system? EIS PLI4 10 0222
A. Double-Check Valve (DCVA)
B. Double-Check Valve (DCVA)
C. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
D. Hose Connection Backflow Preventer
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64. Which of the following backflow prevention devices is a non-testable device that can be
used under continuous pressure? EIS PLI4 10 0222
A. Dual Check Valve with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent (DCVIAV)
B. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer Assembly (RP)
C. Spill-Proof Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB)
D. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)
65. Which of the following steps can minimize excessive water use and water conservation in
the construction industry? EIS PLI4 08 0222
A. Using less durable service pipes to minimize leakage.
B. Regular leak detection tests followed by prompt repairs when needed.
C. Remove a sub meter to record water use in different areas.
D. Implement pressure increasing valves into your building.
66. A reversal of the normal direction of flow in the pipeline due to a negative pressure
(vacuum) being created in the supply line is known as:- EIS PLI4 10 0222
A. Backpressure.
B. Backsiphonage.
C. Cross-Connections
D. Cross contamination
67. The pressure in downstream piping which becomes greater than the supply pressure
causing a reversal of the normal direction of flow is called? EIS PLI4 10 0222
A. Backpressure.
B. Pressure gradient
C. Backsiphonage.
D. Pressure FAILURE.
68. Which of the following is potential causes of Backsiphonage? EIS PLI4 10 0222
A. Pressure differential.
B. Pump failure.
C. Cross connection.
D. Lay out failure.
69. Which of the following method is the most effective method of backflow Prevention? EIS
PLI4 10 0222
A. Barometric Loop
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B. Air Gap
C. Cross connection.
D. pressure reduction
70. Which of the following device protects against backsiphonage and backpressure.? EIS
PLI4 10 0222
A. Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
B. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB)
C. Reduced Pressure (RP or RPZ)
D. Double Check Valve Assembly (DC)
71. Air conditioning unit used where the high-pressure gas is cooled and converted back to a
liquid using a fan is called ? EIS PLI4 05 0222
A. Compressor
B. Condenser
C. Evaporator
D. Air Handler
72. Among the fundamental components of an air conditioning unit is the air
conditioning unit's engine. EIS PLI4 05 0222
A. Thermostat
B. Evaporator
C. Evaporator
D. Compressor
73. Which of the following air-conditioning filters is a wall-mounted and powered by
electricity? EIS PLI4 05 0222
A. Disposable fiberglass filters
B. Electronic filters
C. Disposable fiberglass pleated filters
D. Electrostatic filters
74. A modern method of efficiently heating and cooling your home is to install , which
provide even heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost of conventional air conditioning
systems. EIS PLI4 05 0222
A. Media air filters.
B. Generator.
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C. Ductless heat pumps.

D. Germicidal air purifiers.
75. operate at about twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters. EIS
OPLI4 03 0222
A. Batch water heaters
B. Heat Pump Water Heaters
C. Instantaneous Water Heaters
D. Solar Water Heaters.
76. Lowering the temperature setting on the water heater to 120°F cause ?
EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Reduces the risk of injury from scalding.
B. Wastes energy.
C. Provides plenty of cold water.
D. Saves time.
77. fans are intended for high flow, very low pressure applications where
ductwork is not required. EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Tubeaxial
B. Centrifugal
C. Ventilating
D. Propeller
78. heaters are primarily used to provide supplemental heat in work areas.
EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Portable Heaters
B. Convection Heaters
C. Unit Heaters
D. Duct Heaters
79. The maximum ambient (discharge) temperature for water-cooled units is ?
EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. 37O C
B. 32O C
C. 40O C
D. 100O C
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80. can be provided in locations where summer design temperatures are at least 10 ºF
cooler than the required indoor ambient temperature. EIS OPLI4 03 0222
A. Ventilation Cooling
B. Evaporative cooling
C. Water coil cooling
D. Air cooling

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