BUILDING UTILITIES REFRESHER

119. What is the use of a Ground Wire?

*A ground wire is a wire that is literally connected to the earth and acts as a backup in case a neutral wire fails.* Without one, the risk of electrical shock becomes a viable possibility. Ground wires are usually *green* or *yellow* in order to differentiate between neutral wires and hot wires, and therefore it is easy to tell the difference between it and other wires. Each electrical circuit inside of a home has two types of wire: hot and neutral. *Black wires are known as 'hot' wires*, and they carry electrical currents. Hot wires *may also be red*. *White wires* carry electrical currents away from a device, and these wires *are known as neutral wires*. When a white wire is broken, stray current is no longer carried away from a device, and neutralization is not possible without the help of a ground wire. In most instances, the ground is connected to a circuit breaker. When a neutral wire is no longer functional, this other wire will trip the corresponding circuit breaker and any electrical current is immediately stopped. Appliances will operate normally without the help of ground wires. In fact, if one is broken or missing, most people will not be able to tell the difference. If a large amount of high voltage has come in contact with the appliance, however, a person using that appliance may get a hefty electrical shock. *Therefore, it is important that all appliances include a grounded wire. *

125. Alternating Current/ Direct Current

*AC* - an electric current that reverses its direction many times *DC* - an electric current flowing in one direction only.

95. Best Type of Airconditioning for Hospital?

*Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC)* units or *Mini split units* are great options, as these allow greater control, contaminant isolation, and provide personalized environments within separate rooms.

283. uPVC

*Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC)* -This works as a very useful material used widely for doors, windows and pipelines.

208. Meaning of U in uPVC

*Unplasticized* polyvinyl chloride

116. It is a type of Glass that has been treated with a metallic coating. It is used to keep the heat from entering a building and is popularly used in many building façade. This type of glass is used in environmentally friendly construction with the goal of reducing heat gain and loss, making structures much cheaper to heat and cool. c. Tinted Glass a. Thermal Glass d. Glass Mirror b. Reflective Glass

*b. Reflective Glass* NOTE: Reflective Glass is NOT reflective in the sense that it acts as a mirror, although some products DO indeed have a highly reflective surface, but rather in the sense that it reflects RADIATION rather than absorbing it. Its disadvantage against ordinary glass is its high initial COST. However, this will be offset by savings in electricity in the long run.

297. Minimum Airspace of a Septic Tank

0.30m from top of slab

234. Manhole Dimension

0.60 x 0.60m or 0.58 x 0.58m

551. Minimum depth of Elevator Pit

0.6m

139. Given an Electrical Plan, how many down lights are there in circuit #1?

1

163. From the figure shown above, which is best for a Concert Hall?

1

165. From the figure shown above, which is used to Diffuse sound?

1

169. From the figures above, which is used as a moisture barrier?

1

521. How many convenience outlet are there in the garage

1

706. From the illustration above, which one is the wye?

1

231. Slope of Septic Tank

1 % - 1 1/2%

357. Size of Pipe for Lavatory

1 1/2" dia.

130. What is a 3-way Switch?

1 Location = 2 Way Switch 2 Location = 3 Way Switch 3 Location = 4 Way Switch (Typically used in long Corridors)

434. Foot Candle

1 Lumen / Ft2

183. What is the minimum size of a Main Branch Pipe connected to the Main Water Line?

1" dia. (Min.) 1 1/2" dia. 2" dia. (Max.)

768. From the Figures below, which will be used in the absence of a community STP?

1. Septic Tank

678. Identify the parts from the Figure at right.

1. Vent Stack 2. ST???? (Verify This)

293. What is the maximum depth of Septic Tank?

1.20m

*Situation 1: Given a Residence housing a family compose of a Couple, their 2 Teenage Kids and 2 House Helpers * 2. What is the minimum size of T&B for this family

1.20sqm (Small side: 0.9 m)

707. From the illustration above, which one is the cleanout cover

10

241. Computation of Transmission Loss Factor

10% of total electricity transported between power station

69. What is the parameter (sqm/TR) for a room that is Exposed to Normal Conditions?

10-12 sqm/TR

472. What is the *standard water consumption *(gallon/person/day) used in a 2 storey residence?

100-120

*Situation 12: You were commissioned to erect a 9-Storey residential condominium along C5 road. * 4. Using an illustration (provided), how many (0.60m x 0.60m) floor tiles will be used at the kitchen, dining area, and living area with allowance? On the floor plan, the exact size per area was given in square meters. For example: Kitchen (12.50 sqm), Dining (14.20 sqm), Living Area (16.50 sqm). Disregard other sections merging with the required areas like the foyer and hallway. The figures won't tally but get the closest answer using 15% allowance.

138

122. What is the Minimum Size of Wire to be used for Service Drop?

14 mm2

221. Maximum Distance of Cleanouts

15m

295. Minimum distance of well to septic tank

15m

747. What is the inside diameter of a 200mm PVC Pipe?

194

272. What is the ratio of frequency to sound?

1:2

15. From the Hospital Patient's Room shown above, how many ceiling mounted lights are in the T & B?

2

164. From the figure shown above, which is best for a Music Studio?

2

170. From the figures above, which product won the 2015 Green Tec Award? It is produced by finely grinding wood until the particles become a viscous mass. Gas is then added to produce a frothy foam which is allowed to harden. The resulting product is then formed into sheets or boards.

2

223. Minimum Number of Septic Tank Compartment

2

24. from the figure shown above, how many TV outlet?

2

705. From the illustration above, which one is the cap?

2

136. Given an Electrical Plan, which Circuit has the correct number of Wires?

2 - 2.0mm2 dia.

199. Size of Shower Drain

2"

527. Minimum size of trap of shower drain

2"

197. What is the Minimum Trap Seal?

2" - Lavatory 4" - Urinal

383. What is the minimum Trap Seal?

2"(min.) - 4"(max.) dia.

530. Minimum slope of horizontal pipes?

2%

166. From the figure shown above, which is used to Absorb sound?

2, 3 & 4

83. What is the average TR requirement for a convenience store with 100sqm of space?

2-3

55. The minimum height of Refrigerant Pipe along a building passageway

2.30m

60. Minimum Clearance from Floor of Pipes for Airconditioning Units when Crossing a Hallway or Corridor

2.30m

550. Minimum height of a Elevator Machine Room

2.4m

224. What is the Capacity of the 1st Compartment of a Septic Tank?

2/3 of the total required liquid capacity; 2nd chamber 1/3

268. The range of sound that the human ear can detect

20 - 20,000 Hz (Audio Frequency)

64. What is the Temperature Range for Comfortable Cooling?

20-24 deg. celsius

254. What is the angle of spotlight for walls and paintings?

20-30 degrees

746. What is the outside diameter of a 200mm PVC Pipe?

200

558. For the Elevator specs shown above, what is the loading capacity of the elevator having a rated power of 11KW?

2000

559. For the Elevator specs shown above, what is the car size width of the elevator with a 3 ton capacity?

2100 (Note: 4&5th row for Car Details)

236. The standard power VOLTAGE does MERALCO provide?

230 V

547. Minimum width of an escalator as per ASME A17.1

24 in Ref.: http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/elevator/products/asme/escalators/z_type_es/pdf/asme.pdf

561. For the Elevator Specs shown above, what is the Machine Room width of the elevator having a tractor ratio of 1:1?

2800 (Note: 8&9th row for Machine Room Details)

14. From the Hospital Patient's Room shown above, how many duplex receptacle outlet are there?

3

168. From the figures shown above, which is used as a radiant barrier?

3

20. From the figure shown above, how many security (CCTV) cameras?

3

703. From the illustration above, which one is the long sweep?

3

740. Under the National Plumbing Code, pvc pipes shall be supported every ___ meters

3

700. What is the pipe size for Water Closet?

3" dai

358. Size of Pipe for Floor Drain

3" dia.

198. Size of Trap and Trap Arm of Shower

3" or 4" - W.C. 3" - Floor Drain 2" - Kitchen Sink 1 1/2" - Lavatory

767. From the Figures below, which is used along with a downspout?

3. Catch Basin

531. According to the NPC, pipe support should be every

3.00m

574. Slope of Escalator

30 deg.

666. What is the Ampacity of a 6W Multipoint Heater?

30amp

337. Minimum height of Siamese Connection from the ground line? a. 30cm b. 45cm c. 1200cm d. 50cm

30cm

150. Given Graphs and Illustrations, choose the Application that has the Best capacity to Control Medium Range Frequencies

350 - 750 Hz (Medium Frequency)

200. From the figure above, what is the standard size of the P-Trap for A?

38 mm / 1 1/2"

13. From the Hospital Patient's Room shown above, how many switches are there?

4

140. Given an Electrical Plan, how many lights can be controlled by Switch B?

4

161. From the figure shown above, which will you use for a Library?

4

162. From the figure shown above, which will you use for a Conference Room?

4

171. From the figures above, which is a mineral wool?

4

19. From the figure shown above, how many intercom/telephone?

4

356. What would be the minimum size of a drain pipe for a 2" dia supply pipe?

4" (1:2 Ratio)

528. Minimum size of floor drain (cover)?

4" x 4"

222. What is the Minimum Water Level of Septic Tank?

4' (1.2m)

560. For the Elevator Specs shown above, what is the Shaft width of the elevator having a rated speed of 0.25 m/s?

4000 (Note: 6&7th row for Shaft Details)

204. What will be the recommended size in terms of gallons for a Water Tank that will serve the needs for a 2-Storey Residence with 7 occupants?

450

702. From the Figure below, which one is the 45deg bend?

5

766. From the Figures below, which is used in lieu of a Filter?

5. Strainer

90. For a 1-hp ACU, what should be the size of the wire/cable?

5.0 sq mm — 30Amp

529. Minimum size of Floor Drain?

50 mm

201. From the figure above, what is the standard size of the P-Trap for B?

50 mm / 2"

202. From the figure above, what is the standard size of the P-Trap for C?

50 mm / 2"

692. Which wall is best suited if a soil pipe will run through it?

6" CHB (4" Soil pipe; 2" concrete cover)

393. For a single-family dwelling, the maximum mounting height of a Panel Board Handle (center of grip) in the highest position is? )

6'7"

237. As mandated by the Energy Regulatory Board, what is the Standard FREQUENCY provided by MERALCO to consumers?

60 Hertz

704. From the illustration above, which one is the cross tee?

7

754. What is the maximum number of water closet that may be connected to a soil pipe?

8

147. What is the Maximum number of outlets for a 15amp Circuit?

8 One rule of thumb is to assign a maximum draw of 1.9 amps to each receptacle, which allows for 8 receptacles on a 15-amp circuit.

713. What is being indicated by item #9 in the figure below?

90 deg. Elbow

Situation 4: Given a Water Supply Plan & Isometric Layout of Ground Floor & Second Floor... 3. What Fitting is used when there is a change in direction?

90 deg. Elbow or 1/4 Bend

39. What is the Maximum and Minimum Speed of Escalators?

90 fpm / 120 fpm

235. Maximum Distance of Manholes for Sewer Line

91.44 m / 300 ft

742. In the Figure above, which of the following is a ¼ Bend Fitting?

A

944. In the Figure, which is a Double Socket?

A

518. From the figure shown above, Identify A / Identify B

A - Fixture Branch B - Clean out

606. Study function of CCTV

A CCTV (closed-circuit television) system allows the use of videos cameras to monitor the interior and exterior of a property, transmitting the signal to a monitor or set of monitors.

133. What is a Utility Box?

A box that houses electrical sockets, switches, or other fixtures, also known as an electrical box. Junction box,

132. What is a Cable Tray?

A cable tray system is used to support insulated electrical cables

Metal halide

A high intensity discharge lamp similar in construction to a mercury lamp, but having an arc tube to which various metal halides are added to produce more light and improve color rendering

Incandescent

A lamp in which a filament gives off light when heated to incandescence by the passage of an electric current

154. Resonance

A phenomenon that occurs when the frequency at which *a force is periodically applied is equal or nearly equal to one of the natural frequencies* of the system on which it acts.

532. What is a Grease Trap and its advisable location

A plumbing device (a type of trap) designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Located above ground, below ground, inside the kitchen, outside the building or between the sinks in a kitchen and the sewer system.

604. Study about PABX

A private automatic branch exchange (PABX) is an automatic telephone switching system within a private enterprise. Disadvantage: Intermittent Signal

121. What is a Service Drop?

A service drop is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer's building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities provide power to their customers. The customer connection to an underground distribution system is usually called a "service lateral". Conductors of a service drop or lateral are owned and maintained by the utility company.

338. Dry Pipe

A system in which pipes are filled with pressurized air or nitrogen, rather than water.

339. Wet Pipe

A system in which water is constantly maintained within the sprinkler piping

Fluorescent

A tubular discharge lamp in which light is produced by the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of the tube

387. What is a Globe Valve?

A type of valve used for regulating flow in a pipeline.

388. What is a Check Valve?

A valve that allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through in one direction

282. Pipe Chase

A vertical space enclosed by a chase, or false wall, for the purpose of hiding pipes.

453. It is used to provide smooth transition when power failure occurs.

ATS - Automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that automatically transfers a power supply from its primary source to a backup source

553. A device used to bring an elevator car to the nearest floor during a power interruption.

AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

451. A safety device for computers to protect against sudden surges.

AVR - Automatic Voltage Regulator

251. Direct Lighting that emphasizes an area or an object in a room thereby adding drama or style by highlighting certain aspects of or in the room.

Accent Lighting

252. A type of lighting that provides illumination to special objects

Accent Lighting

414. Lighting that calls attention to a particular object or feature in the visual field, or that forms a decorative pattern on a surface

Accent Lighting

302. A sewage treatment process that includes the exposure to air

Aeration

187. A Sievelike Device for Mixing Air with the Water Flowing from the End of the Spigot

Aerator Device

408. A supplier for Data/TeIecommunication

Aiphone

96. This equipment uses a stream of compressed air directed downwards to form a shield to exclude drafts. Prevents hot air as well as dust from going inside the building.

Air Curtain

82. What is the science of lowering the temperature of the immediate surrounding?

Aircondition

101. Appliance that need an individual circuit

Airconditioner

77. It draws moist air from a room over a refrigerated coil with a fan. The cold evaporator coil condenses the water, which is removed, and then the air is reheated by the *condenser coil*. The now re-warmed air is released back into the room. What equipment is this?

Airconditioner

78. It alters the property of air by letting it pass over *cold evaporator coils* and then directly into the room. Air is not re-heated by passing over the condenser. Instead, the refrigerant is pumped by the compressor to a condenser which is located outside the room and heat is released outside. What equipment is this?

Airconditioner

11. Types of Lighting

Ambient Lighting, Accent Lighting, Task Lighting

401. Ability of Conductor without overheating

Ampacity

489. Loudness

Amplification

70. What is an Air Handling Unit? Also known as AHU, it is a device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to a *ductwork* ventilation system that distributes the conditioned air through the building and returns it to the AHU. Sometimes AHUs discharge (supply) and admit (return) air directly to and from the space served without ductwork. Small air handlers, for local use, are called terminal units, and may only include an air filter, coil, and blower; these simple terminal units are called blower coils or Fan Coil Units (aka Split- type). A larger air handler that conditions 100% outside air, and no recirculated air, is known as a makeup air unit (MAU). An air handler designed for outdoor use, typically on roofs, is known as a packaged unit (PU) or rooftop unit (RTU).

An air handling unit; air flow is from the right to left in this case. Some AHU components shown are 1 — Supply duct 2 — Fan Compartment 3 — Vibration isolator ('flex joint') 4 — Heating and/or cooling coil 5 — Filter compartment 6 — Mixed (recirculated + outside) air duct

134. Circuit Breaker

An automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by excess current from an overload or short circuit.

403. What are electrodes?

An electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit

Metal Light

An electrical lamp that produces light by an electric arc through a gaseous mixture of vaporized mercury and metal halides

Situation 4: Given a Water Supply Plan & Isometric Layout of Ground Floor & Second Floor...

Angle Valve - 90 deg. turn Used for Lavatory, Kitchen, W.C, etc.

723. Given a Plumbing Layout Plan, what is the pipe used for the horizontal branches?

Answer is in the "callouts" of the Plans.

CFL

Any of various small, improved efficiency fluorescent lamps having a single, double, or U-shaped tube, and often an adapter for fitting an incandescent lampholder

257. What is the advantage of a Filament Lamp (Halogen & Spotlight) over a Discharge Lamp?

Arc tube & Ballast - Discharge Lamp Filament Lamp -

*Situation 2: In a Townhouse development project...* 2. Who is in-charge of plotting points and staking at the site?

Architect (check permit works)

54. Questions about Tons of Refrigeration

Area x 25 BTU(British Thermal Unit)

431. Smoke prevention is

As important as fire prevention

214. During Site Inspection, the Architect notices that a Soil Pipe will cross a beam, what should he do?

Ask to relocate the pipe

720. Cleanouts are not provided when a

At branch intervals of stacks

225. Where would be the best location of a Septic Tank?

At either side of the lot

482. Where is the best location for a Cleanout?

At the Exterior Wall of the T&B

409. Where would be the most practical location for a daylight source to be used on work tables?

At the top of the the Working Place

*Situation 7: Bunso is watching Cartoons inside the Movie Room constructed with Drywall Partitions. Ate is studying at the room adjacent the Movie Room... * 1. Will ate hear what Bunso is watching?

Ate will slightly hear the Cartoons

611. Electricity is suddenly disrupted, but it was immediately restored

Automatic Transfer Switch

242. What do banks use to have smooth transition to emergency power during power outages?

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

454. It automatically transfers electrical load between two sources, usually between a backup generator and the electrical power utility source. It commands the backup generator to start, based on the voltage monitored on the primary supply. When power returns, it will also revert the system back to the power utility and turn off the generator.

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)

554. A device that automatically stop and maintain the elevator car within 1/2 inch of the landing regardless of the change in load.

Automatic Two-Way Levelling Device

58. From the given Plan of a Clinic, Where is the Air Curtain located?

B

639. From the Figure above (left), which lighting position is best?

B

717. From the illustration above, which wilt you recommend?

B

743. In the Figure, which is a Reducing Socket?

B

186. A Flow of Liquid Opposite to the Usual or Desired Direction

Back Flow / Back Pressure

194. What is the Vent used that rises under the fixture to .. and connects back vertically to the horizontal branch?

Back Vent

385. An individual Vent for a plumbing fixture located at the downstream of a trap

Back Vent

728. In the Figure above, C is

Back Vent

686. It is installed to prevent the reverse flow storm water or sewage in the sanitary sewer line during flood or sewer blockage.

Backwater Valve

43. If the Project to be constructed will be built 100m near an Electric Charging Station, what must be avoided?

Balcony

206. A term used to describe Pumps that are Interconnected with each other

Battery

196. Battery of Fixtures

Battery of fixtures is any of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal soil branch.

131. When designing an electrical lighting layout for the T & B shown, where would you locate the switch plate?

Beside the door

93. What is a Fan Coil Unit? Evaporator? Refrigerant?

Booster

684. Storey height, not less than 2.43m (8ft), within which the horizontal branches from one floor or storey of a building are connected to the stack-

Branch Interval

*Situation 8: A client wants to open a Dance Studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. * 2. What material should be used at the front facing the road?

Bricks

763. The lowest horizontal run of pipe inside the building which receives the discharge from fixtures and other branches and conveys the same to the house/building sewer.

Building Drain

247. What is being shown by the arrow in the figure below?

Bushing

10. Closed / Open Raceways

Busway / Cablebus

729. In the Figure above, a vertical soil pipe that conveys fecal matter and wastewater

C

738. In the Figure below, which of the following is a Reducer Wye?

C

249. Which is not a protective device?

CATV - Signal Amplifier

607. A type of security device

CCTV

665. Is used in a Security System

CCTV

507. What should be installed in a store so that they can display their products 24 hours without compromising its security?

CCTV or Burglar Alarm

258. This type of light provides 80% savings in consumption and emits bright light

CFL - compact fluorescent lamp

442. From the figures above, identify Letter B.

CFL Bulb

CATV

Cable Access television is a system of delivering television programming to consumers via radio frequency (RF) signals transmitted through coaxial cables,

458. Differentiate Cable wire from Electrical wire

Cable Wire - Stranded Electrical Wire - Solid

Are the means for lifting or lowering the car, usually 3 to 8 cables placed in parallel fastened to top of car by cable sockets passing over a motor driven cylindrical sheave to the counterweights.

Cables

A cage of light metal supported on a structural frame, the top member of which the cables, that carry the car, are fastened.

Car

112. Object B from the figure above is called?

Cassette Aircon

87. For a 20sqm Manager's Office located in a central core activity (at the center of the floor), which airconditioning system is most appropriate?

Cassette Type

57. What are Cassette air conditioners?

Cassette units work the same way as wall-hung split system units, with the difference being that cassettes are installed into the ceiling instead of on the wall. The indoor unit itself sits flush to your ceiling and distributes conditioned air through two, three or four sides of the unit. The outdoor unit of a cassette air conditioner is mounted outside, in much the same way as it would be for a conventional wall mounted split system unit. Cassette units are fairly unobtrusive and come in a range of sizes and capacities, so you have a reasonable amount of freedom when choosing where to install one. Generally speaking, cassette units are more appropriate for larger areas though. Because they take up a fairly large amount of space on the ceiling — and because the ceiling is normally composed of beams and joists, you will need to consult an expert installer to figure out exactly where you can safely mount one. As a general rule, a location that allows for clear, balanced air flow is also suggested for cassette units. The guidelines for installing an outdoor unit for a cassette tvpe air conditioner are the same as those for any other split system air conditioner. Outdoor units should be mounted in stable places where they won't vibrate, where they have plenty of free space on either side to allow airflow, where they're easily accessible for maintenance, and where they aren't likely to be exposed to corrosive substances. Noise should also be considered. The performance of cassette units is generally comparable to that of other types of systems, although because they're most commonly installed in commercial or office areas, they tend to be more powerful than wall-mounted systems. They are particularly well suited to circumstances where wail-hung split systems or other system types might not be an option. Cassette units tend to be more expensive than other systems. It has the distinct advantage in that it can be installed at the center of a room.

114. Object B from the figure above is installed at?

Ceiling

698. From the illustration above, where did the water supply for the water closet come from?

Ceiling

108. It allows heat to be circulated throughout a building's entire interior. The heat is generated from one location and distributed through ducts and vents.

Centralized Heater

217. An underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage.

Cesspool

218. An underground pit used for the temporary collection and storage of feces, excreta or fecal sludge as part of an on-site sanitation system. It is usually lined by bricks or concrete, covered with a slab and needs to be emptied frequently.

Cesspool

185. A Valve Permitting a Liquid or Gas to Flow in One Direction Only

Check Valve

205. It is a Valve used in Water Tank

Check Valve

715. What Valve is used to control or maintain the flow of water to one direction only?

Check Valve

A valve that allows fluid (liquid or gas) to flow through it in only one direction.

Check Valve

A type of convection HVAC system designed to heat or cool large buildings

Chilled beam

C. Given a set of plans of a HVAC system as reference, indicate the following c.1. ACCU c.2. Condensate Pipes c.3. FCU

Chilled pipe in the image

73. For a Sprawling Factory, which of the following is an appropriate airconditioning system? a. Split-type Aircon b. Chiller-type Aircon c. Industrial Fan d. Window-type Aircon

Chiller-type Aircon

395. A component of an electricity supply system which divides an electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits, while providing protection for each circuit in a common enclosure. It has a main switch which will cut supply to all circuits.

Circuit Breaker

T8

Circular Body

481. Best location for a pump

Cistern

721. What Pipes are not used underground?

Clay Pipe

280. From a HOUSE PLAN provided, analyze: a. What is located at the end of the soil pipe?

Cleanout

213. What will happen if your soil pipe has a 4% slope?

Clogging

600. Identify the Figure at right.

Coax Cable Wall Outlet

598. Has the most effect on light in a room

Color

765. For Back-to-Back Toilet installation, which will you recommend?

Combination Double Wye and 1/8th bends

210. A Drain Connecting One or More Fixtures to a Soil or Waste Stack

Combined Drain

9. Modem

Commercial Term

440. What is CFL?

Compact Fluorescent Lamp. Compared to the Incandescent Bulb, it consumes less power and has a longer rated life. There are two types of CFLs: *integrated *and *non-integrated lamps*. 1. Integrated lamps combine the tube and ballast in a single unit. These lamps allow consumers to replace incandescent lamps easily with CFLs. Integrated CFLs work well in many standard incandescent light fixtures, reducing the cost of converting to fluorescent. 3-way lamp bulbs and dimmable models with standard bases are available. 2. Non-integrated CFLs have the ballast permanently installed in the luminaire, and only the lamp bulb is usually changed at its end of life. Since the ballasts are placed in the light fixture, they are larger and last longer compared to the integrated ones, and they don't need to be replaced when the bulb reaches its end-of-life. Non-integrated CFL housings can be both more expensive and sophisticated. They have two types of tubes: a bi-pin tube designed for conventional ballast, and a quad-pin tube designed for an electronic ballast or a conventional ballast with an external starter. A bi-pin tube contains an integrated starter, which obviates the need for external heating pins but causes incompatibility with electronic ballasts.

84. What device is used to increase the pressure of refrigerant in an aircon system?

Compressor

72. What do you call the component of a Split-type aircon system which is located outside the house? a. Condenser b. Evaporator

Condenser

552. A device that controls the Elevator Doors.

Control Panel

658. What Lighting should you use for a Task Area?

Cool Light

61. It is located at the Top of the Structure where Heat (from Water) is Rejected

Cooling Tower

91. If you are to install a Centralized Airconditioning System for your building, what additional utility will you provide?

Cooling Tower

These are rectangular blocks of cast iron stacked in one frame which is fastened to the opposite ends of the cables to which the car is fastened.

Counterweights

752. Typically used to connect two (2) pipes having similar diameter and in the same direction. It is also called a double female.

Coupling

648. An Indirect Lighting directed upward from an interior cornice at the edge of a ceiling.

Cove Light

422. The transmission of sound along a curved face

Creep

541. When the water coming out from the faucet is contaminated, what would be the possible reason?

Crossing of Sanitary and Water Supply Pipes

386. What do you call a control valve used to shut off the water supply to a building in case of an emergency. It is installed at a water service pipe and operated by means of a long key inserted through a curb box

Curb Cock

616. If noise is coming from a large hallway, what is the solution?

Curtains

640. From the Figure above (right), which lighting darkens the monitor?

D

741. In the Figure above, which of the following is a 1/8 Bend Fitting?

D

99. It is a valve or plate that stops or regulates the flow of air inside a duct or air handling equipment.

Damper

449. Why are telephone wires and electrical wires NOT placed together?

Data Interference

659. What is the best Iighting for a Factory considering its effect in the work environment?

Day Light

502. What Light Color would be best for an Undergarment Manufacturing Plant?

Daylight

89. Which among the considerations will best increase the efficiency in airconditioning?

Decrease Ceiling Height

267. Insulation

Definitions: 1. Materials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer. 2. Added to buildings for comfort and energy efficiency. 3. The use of material to resist the electric current and magnetism 4. Any means of reducing the intensity of sound

614. Used to deflect sound.

Deflector

155. Amplifiers & Speakers

Device that can increase the power of a signal

469. The difference between upvc for plumbing and electrical

Diameter

470. What property is used to distinguish between Potable and Sanitary upvc pipes?

Diameter

597. Light defining "somberness"

Diffused Lighting

229. In which part of the Septic Tank are raw wastes deposited?

Digestive Chamber

230. It is the biggest Chamber in a Septic Tank.

Digestive Chamber

499. What is used to create contrast and control the light intensity?

Dimmer

59. What is the Pipe that leads to a Condenser from the Compressor?

Discharge Line

730. In the Figure above, E is a

Double Sanitary Wye

688. It is used to convey water from the roof gutter to the catch basin.

Down spout

*Situation 1: Given a Residence housing a family compose of a Couple, their 2 Teenage Kids and 2 House Helpers * 3. Which is NOT installed underground?

Downspout

592. Why do we use Downlight/Pinlight in stores?

Dramatic effect

545. Should not be used for a pipechase

Drywall

693. Which of the following is not suited for a pipechase?

Drywall

516. A water closet with an option to flush a full tank or a half tank.

Dual-Flush Toilet

92. What will be used to distribute the air from the Air Handling Unit?

Ducts

450. Main reason why insulators deteriorate

Due to heating of Wire

641. From the Figure above (right), which lighting causes direct glare?

E

736. In the Figure below, which is used in Sanitary Line Connection

E

694. From the illustration above, which fitting change directions of the water supply?

Elbow

750. What will you use to change the direction of water?

Elbow

44. Kind of Power Supply used in Railway Transits

Electric Power Supply

567. What is the term for Rows of Elevators

Elevator Bank

Turns the sheave that lifts and lowers the car.

Elevator Machine

562. After inspecting an old 5-storey building, the BFP required the owners to install an elevator and recommended that shall it be located at the space in the stairwell. What is the primary consideration in identifying the size/dimension of the elevator?

Elevator Shaft

424. Shape of a room where there are two focus points. The sound projected from one focus point, in any direction, will travel to the other focus point.

Ellipse

105. You purchased an Airconditioner at a local store and you noticed a yellow rectangular tag attached on all the units. Upon closer inspection you noticed that it is actually an Energy Guide. What does those big bold numbers stand for?

Energy Efficiency Factor

483. What accessory can be found on both a lockset and a plumbing fixture?

Escutcheon

What is Evaporative Airconditioner?

Evaporative air cooler din ung nilalagyan ng yelo tapos itatapat mo sa muka mo.

107. A split-type airconditioner has both an outdoor and an indoor unit. Which of the following is not found in the outdoor unit?

Evaporator Coil

609. Usually installed in kitchen and toilets to expel odors

Exhaust Fan

76. If the room is humid and has low natural ventilation, what is the most economical solution?

Exhaust Fan

126. Different types of Switches/ Outlets

FM - Flushed Mounted SM - Surface Mounted

759. From the given figure at right, Identify "A"

Faucet

392. In power distribution, a group of electric conductors which originate at a main distribution center and supply one or more secondary distributions, one or more branch- circuit distribution centers, or a combination of these

Feeder

709. From the illustration above, which figure is used to unclog the pipe?

Figure 10

710. From the illustration above, which figure is used for electrical conduits?

Figure 3

708. From the illustration above, which figure has a P-Trap?

Figure 4

712. From the illustration above, which figure is used to connect two pipes?

Figure 8

711. From the illustration above, which figure is used to change the direction of the flow of water?

Figure 9

496. What is the best sound insulation to be used for a house fronting a busy highway?

Figure A

497. Which will absorb heat faster?

Figure A

498. Which will retain heat longer?

Figure A

495. Which one is the least effective in preventing sound from transmitting to the other side of the room?

Figure C

23. What is FACP?

Fire Alarm Control Panel

318. What is installed in ducts and mechanical passageways to prevent fire from spreading quickly?

Fire Dampers

321. It automatically closes when it detects fire or smoke.

Fire Dampers

546. Escalator should not be used for

Fire Escape Typical Specifications Width of Escalator 560mm (min) — 1.20m (max) NOTE: 1.00m (Max per ASME) Angle of inclination 30 degrees (max) Length or run = variable

340. Suppression System

Fire suppression systems are used to extinguish or prevent the spread of fire in a building. Suppression systems use a combination of dry chemicals and/or wet agents to suppress equipment fires.

396. Another term for Armored Cable

Flexible Metal Clad (FMC)

517. The figure shown above is a

Float Valve

595. Provides uniform light on a wide area.

Flood Light

463. If you are to relocate a large office space using numerous cables, aside from the size of the new location, what should you know?

Floor to ceiling height

418. A type of light used in panaflex signage

Florescent

437. Type of lighting used for panaflex signages

Florescent

439. Type of fighting that contains mercury. It is actually a gas-discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor inside a tube. The mercury atoms produce short-wave ultraviolet light that in turn causes the phosphor coating in the tube to produce visible light.

Fluorescent Lamp

647. What type of light is used for Cove-Lighting?

Fluorescent Light

423. A buzzing/clicking sound comprised of repeated echoes traversing back and forth between two reflective surfaces

Flutter

Polyolefin Cold Pipe Coating Material is for what?

For corrosion protection and pipe coatings systems

21. From the figure shown above, where is the Power Panel Box?

Foyer

62. it is commonly used as a Refrigerant

Freon

488. Pitch

Frequency

273. What is the frequency for a 2m wavelength at 28,500fps?

Frequency= Speed Sound(Velocity) / Wavelength ) =28,500/2 =14,250

718. Referring to the Figure at right, what valve is turned off when repairing the water supply of the water closet?

GL??

184. A Valve Right Angle to the *Flow of Water *

Gate Valve

480. What is used to shut off flow of water during maintenance?

Gate Valve

535. Where to locate sanitary sewer

Generally adjacent to curb on side streets and under the pavement in narrow streets

610. Bulk of electricity

Generated

456. A machine used to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy

Generator

312. A return bend of small-sized pipe, one end of which is about 75cm long commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink. a. Spigot b. Faucet c. Bibb d. Gooseneck

Gooseneck

A speed monitoring device on traction elevators that triggers the safety mounted on the car frame when the elevator over-speeds in either direction

Governor

b. What is the object between the kitchen sink and laundry sink?

Grease Trap

35. What is the Color Coding of Pipes for Potable Water?

Green

38. As per Building Code, what is the color code for pipes carrying saltwater?

Green

45. Best Location for a Generator

Ground Floor

565. In elevator default system, where would the elevator car go in case of fire emergency?

Ground Floor

441. From the figures above, identify Letter A.

Ground Light

Are vertical tracks that guide the car and the counterweights.

Guide Rails

620. What is the best Acoustical treatment for ceiling?

Gypsum

668. What is the best material for the ceiling when acoustics is considered?

Gypsum

173. Considering acoustics, what type of partition will you use between an Office and a Music Room if the office manager wants to see what's happening inside the Music Room?

Gypsum Board w/ Fixed Glass

215. Which pipe is earthquake resistant? a. PPR b. CPVC c. PVC d. HDpE

HDpE - Fix

493. Protective device used in the kitchen

Heat detector

492. What interior element controls echo?

Heavy Drapery (Curtains)

416. What type of Lamp is best used for Car Parks?

High Pressure Sodium Light

654. What kind of Light is best for Indoor Parking?

High-intensity discharge lamps

270. Perceptual characteristics of sounds with high frequency

Hizzing Sound

555. Connections between car and openings

Hoist

190. Bibcock

Hose bibb

32. Differentiate a P-Trap from a House Trap

House Trap - House drain (House trap)

556. An Elevator powered by a piston that travels inside a cylinder. An electric motor pumps oil into the cylinder to move the piston which in turn smoothly lifts the elevator cab. Electric valves control the release of the oil for a gentle descent. It is used extensively in buildings up to six stories high and is operated at speeds up to 61 meters (200 ft) per minute.

Hydraulic Elevator

563. For a 3-storey building that is intended for a Senior Citizen Center with a limited budget and space, what is the appropriate type of elevator?

Hydraulic Elevator

566. What type of elevator is usually used for low rise buildings where speed is not a main consideration?

Hydraulic Elevator

79. Most airconditioners are controlled by a thermostat which senses temperature, what is used by dehumidifiers to sense humidity?

Hydrostat / Hygrostat

733. In the Figure below, which of the following fittings is not used on Water Line?

I

466. What material used as a conduit is threaded and how much thinner than RSC?

IMC - Intermediate Metal Conduit

731. In the Figure above, F is

IV, BV

256. What type of switch has a pilot lamp that allows it to be seen in the dark?

Illuminated Switch

100. Which will best increase efficiency in passive cooling?

Increase Ceiling Height

253. Which is a good Lighting for a Curved Ceiling with Wavy Design?

Indirect Lighting at the Base of the Curve

49. What is Evaporation in Air conditioning Systems?

Indoor Unit: Air conditioning Unit (ACU)

113. Object C from the figure above is used for what application?

Industrial

4. Patch panels

Inside PABX

471. Where is Sanitary pipes measured?

Inside diameter

619. A showroom with an industrial look is having problem with acoustics, what should you propose?

Install Acoustic ceiling

615. Used to eliminate noise from flooring

Install Carpet

669. How do you prevent sound from spreading between two adjacent rooms?

Insulation

400. It resists the flow of electricity

Insulator

430. It is the magnitude of sound

Intensity

266. The general term for communication between two or more individuals by electronic means

Intercom

6. Difference between internet and Intranet

Internet - Public Intranet - Private

238. What is used to convert DC to AC?

Inverter

622. Which offers Confidential Privacy?

Investigation Room

764. Study Perforated Pipe

Is designed to allow water to enter or exit through small holes or slots along the pipe. This pipe can make a great underground drainage system particularly for outdoor uses since it absorbs the water and drains it out of the way.

269. What is an Octave?

Is the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.

432. What is luminous flux?

It is often used as an objective measure of the useful power emitted by a light source, and is typically reported on the packaging for light bulbs, although it is not always prominent. Energy conscious consumers commonly compare the luminous flux of different light bulbs since it provides an estimate of the apparent amount of light the bulb will produce, and is useful when comparing the luminous efficacy of incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. The Sl unit of luminous flux is the lumen (tm). One lumen is defined as the luminous flux of light produced by a light source that emits one candela of luminous intensity over a solid angle of one steradian. In other systems of units, luminous flux may have units of power.

104. What is Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)?

It is the ratio of the cooling capacity of an air conditioner in British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour, to the total electrical input (in watts) under certain specified tests. *Air conditioner EER ratings higher than 10 are considered most cost effective.* The higher the ratio, the less the unit will cost to operate. Air conditioners that have been tested have Energy Efficiency Ratios and are certified by the Association of Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM). These units will generally list their EER ratios in their product features

191. You were hired to do some renovation works for a 6-storey apartment and you noticed that there is no Overhead Water Tank. What can you deduce about the structure?

It utilizes an Upfeed System

732. In the Figure below, which of the following is a Long Sweep Elbow?

J

734. In the Figure below, which is used in Electrical Connections?

J

248. It is a conductor used to bypass part of an electrical circuit.

Jumper

244. A box used to contain splicing of electrical wires usually intended to conceal them from sight and deter tampering.

Junction Box

227. Your project is located at a sloping site and the client wants a basement with T&B. Where would you locate the septic tank?

Just below the ground level

735. In the Figure below, which is used in Water Line Connection?

K

737. In the Figure below, which of the following is a Male Adaptor?

K

575. it is used to start an escalator

Key Operation Panel

739. In the Figure below, which of the following is a Junction Box?

L

662. In an Architectural Firm where drafting is done in CAD, how do you share data?

LAN

663. If data is being shared, which will you use?

LAN

642. Which light is best used for reading?

LED

445. The electrical device shown in the figure at right is used to regulate the power supply in order to control certain lighting fixtures,e.g., What is it?

LED Driver Note: in the actual exam, the "words are blurred and unreadable"

443. From the figure above, identify Letter C.

LED Light

A toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks.

Latrine

522. The Outlet for the Washing Machine is located at the

Laundry Area

209. What Type of Pipe is NOT recommended for Water Line?

Lead

478. What Pipe is NOT recommended as a Water Supply Pipe?

Lead Pipe

286. It is used for Acid Liquid Wastes.

Limestone

22. From the figure above, where is the Manhole?

Living Area

405. LAN is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area. What does LAN stand for?

Local Area Network

51. Cooling Tower is located at?

Located at Roof deck

601. When choosing an office, on a high rise bulding, what should you consider? (related to computers)

Location of raceways

533. What would be the consideration when providing a septic tank

Location of the water supply

243. What is being shown by the arrow in the figure at right?

Locknut and Bushing / Bouching

192. Vents

Loop Vent / Circuit Vent = Max of 8 W.C. per floor

195. Circuit Vent

Loop Vent / Circuit Vent = Max of 8 W.C. per floor

653. What kind of Light is best for Outdoor Parking?

Low Pressure Sodium (Ideal) High Pressure Sodium

High Pressure Sodium

Low pressure sodium lamps produce a yellow-colored light. This poor color rendition often limits the lamps to outdoor use where the color is not important. High pressure sodium lamps provide slightly better color rendition with a golden to white light.

643. The measure of brightness of a Light Source or an Illuminated Surface equal to the Luminous intensity per unit protected area of the source or surface viewed from a given direction.

Lumen

A room usually placed directly above the shaft in which the elevator machine is housed. It contains the Motor Generator (MG) set which supplies energy to the elevator machine, the control board and the control equipment.

Machine Room

394. What is an MDP?

Main Distribution Panel

681. The principal artery of the venting system

Main Vent

233. An opening of sufficient size for a man to gain access thereto

Manhole

417. It is a type of lighting used extensively in signages and utilizes high electrical wattage

Metal Halide

438. Type of lighting used for Billboards

Metal Halide

603. Things to be considered in the design layout of an IT company.

Modular furnitures

584. What can a moving ramp do that the moving walk and escalator cannot?

Move Trolleys Note: Walkalators - 0 deg. Travelators - 12 deg. Escalator - 30 deg.

626. Which escalator layout is best if the prime consideration is Cost?

Multiple Parallel (Cheape

86. At a Manufacturing Plant, the office is at the 2nd Floor. The office is being cooled by a 2HP Window Type Airconditioner located beside a glass window. There is a ledge outside. Where is the best location for the ACCU?

NONE COZ IT IS A WACU TYPE

510. Which type of Piping material is NOT suitable for underground installation?

NOTE: Although BI Pipe (Wrought iron) CAN be used underground, it must only be installed if it is protected from Corrosion. Hence, it is NOT suitable when installed underground AS-IS. On another note, COPPER pipes may also be buried underground but it must also be protected from corrosion by a suitable coating or by a continuous polyethylene sleeve.

447. What is a NEMA Wall?

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA Wall) Primus Cable NEMA wall mount fiber patch panels provide a solid foundation for any fiber optic application with features like integrated fiber management and easy cable distribution.

526. Where are Storm sewer usually placed

Near the curb

748. A Fitting threaded outside used to connect pipes/fittings

Nipple

484. Why is the septic tank not placed under a garage?

No air, weight of vehicle

226. A new house for a client will have a basement toilet for the drivers. The Sanitary Engineer recommends that the Septic Tank should be placed just below ground level so that it could be tapped directly to the sewer main, while the waste from the basement will be pumped to the Septic Tank. Is the Engineer's decision correct?

No, Toilets should never be placed at the Basement

245. What is the usual shape of a Junction Box?

Octagonal

623. Which offers Normal Privacy?

Office Cubicles

81. What is the amount of refrigerant required for proper operation of an airconditioner?

Operating Charge

37. As per Sanitary Engineering Code, what is the color code for Drainage and Sewage Pipe?

Orange

138. Given an Electrical Plan, choose which Lamps in the Circuit would Open Simultaneously.

Other Electrical Symbols ● - Light is Open o - Light is Close

50. What is Condensation in air conditioning Systems?

Outside Unit: Air cooled condensing unit (ACCU)

384. What is used to prevent odor emanating from fixture drains?

P-Trap

760. From the given figure at right, Identify "B"

P-Trap

407. For an office plan that has a supervisor's office, work stations, clerical tables, etc... What type of Communication system would you use?

PABX

425. Shape of a room with one focus point.

Parabola

435. PAR

Parabolic Aluminized Reflector Lamp -It produces a highly directional beam. Usage includes theatrical Lighting, locomotive headlamps, aircraft landing lights, and residential and commercial recessed lights

646. A type of light fixture suspended from the ceiling with a chain or pipe.

Pendant Light

240. A flat silicon piece that can convert solar energy to electricity

Photovoltaic

390. An opening used to receive pipes

Pipe Chase

543. Best location to put the soil-pipes

Pipe Chase

542. Where should you place soil-pipes for high-rise structures?

Pipechase

306. For a Deep Well, what kind of pipe is not applicable for use?

Plastic pipe

68. 1 Ton = ___ BTh/hr Power (tons)

Power (BTU/hr) *1 RT - 12000 BTU/hr* - Answer 2 RT - 24000 BTU/hr 3 RT - 36000 BTU/hr 4 RT - 48000 BTU/hr

b. Short circuit happened to the elec. Fan in the stair landing, which LP will the electrician check for the condition of the wires?

Power Circuit breaker

A relief valve or pressure relief valve (PRV) is a type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system

Pressure Valve

406. PABX stands for?

Private Automatic Branch Exchange

5. Intercom

Private Dialogue

494. Disadvantage of PABX

Private automatic branch exchange (PABX) Intermittent Signal

A toilet located in a small shed outside a house or other building; an outhouse.

Privy

415. A light used to illuminate the subject or an object from the back.

Projection Light

153. What is Reverberation?

Prolonged Sound

47. A Generator is to be placed inside a building. What will you provide to avoid and spare the building from the constant effect of vibration coming from the Generator?

Provide Neoprene Pad under the Generator Set

246. A metal box with a blank cover that is installed in an accessible place in a run of conduit to facilitate the pulling of wires or cables. a. Junction Box

Pull Box

467. What is used for service entrance?

RSC - Rigid Steel Conduit

465. Which is the most rigid?

RSC -Rigid Steel Conduit

549. Identify the indicated Elevator Part at right.

Railing

313. When a fixture is below the crown of a sewer line, what needs to be done to its piping?

Realign piping to maintain 2% slope

645. A type of light fixture wherein the protective housing is concealed behind a ceiling or wall, leaving only the fixture itself exposed.

Recessed Light

239. What is used to convert AC to DC?

Rectifier / Rotary Converter

751. What will you use to connect two pipes of unequal size?

Reducer

758. A pipe fitting that is threaded both inside and out use to connect pipe of different sizes

Reducer

411. What is used to intensify light?

Reflector

690. It provides air circulation between drainage and vent system. It acts as auxiliary-vent.

Relief Vent

178. It is added to Water to Reduce Salinity

Reverse Osmosis

System used for Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

34. Where is "water meter" located?

Right after the main distribution line connection

25. Copper pipes are classified as what?

Rigid

468. What is RSC?

Rigid Steel Conduit

391. It is the line in a single line diagram that runs from the fuses to the homerun

Riser Diagram

110. From the figure above, where can you find object C?

Roof

109. From the figure above, object A is installed where?

Roof Deck

664. What is needed to *amplify* the from the Computer Server when the computers are far from it?

Router

624. Which offers Transitional/ Transmittal Privacy?

Row Houses NOTE:

212. Soil Pipe/ Waste Pipe

SP - Black water WP - Grey water

308. For buildings with fixtures to be installed at a level below grade, what must be done beforehand?

STP

A hole with a gravel base dug into the lowest part of your basement or crawl space.

SUMP PIT

75. What do you call air when the relative humidity is 100%?

Saturated

309. When water coming out of the faucet is contaminated and polluted, what could be the possible reason?

Seepage due to cracked pipe

285. How do Landfills affect us?

Seepage may reach & Contaminate the water table

219. What is an air-tight receptacle where human waste is delivered before it is deposited to its final facility where Blackwater is treated?

Septic Tank

378. What do you call the water-tight receptacle used to store household wastes?

Septic Tank

123. Only the Electrical Utility Company is allowed to disable this.

Service Drop

Vertical passageway for car and counterweights.

Shaft

564. What do you call the hoistway of an elevator?

Shaft or Shaft Way

389. A Toilet Bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and siphoning action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway

Siphon Jet

670. If a drywall was used for partitioning, would you hear the sound of the Television in the adjacent room.

Slightly

232. A semi-solid mass that forms at the bottom of a Septic Tank

Sludge

207. It is a Test Conducted to Check if there are Leaks in the Pipes

Smoke test or Water Test (Hydro-static Test)

621. Which is NOT a good Partition for a Noisy and Crowded Space?

Smooth Glass

216. What should NOT be allowed to cross a beam?

Soil Pipe

753. What type of pipe and size is used for a Water Closet?

Soil Pipe: 3" - 4" dia.

379. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water closets or fixtures having similar functions with or without the discharges from other fixtures

Soil pipe

111. Object A from the figure above is called?

Solar Water Heater

436. What is the effect of ambient lighting to occupants?

Somberness -gloomily dark; shadowy; dimly lighted: a somber passageway. dark and dull, as color, or as things in respect to color: a somber dress. gloomy, depressing, or dismal: a somber mood.

671. How do you prevent sound from reverberating between floors.

Sound Dampener

605. What is the primary problem in installing PABX in an existing room?

Space for new installation

410. What do you call a local lighting used for a particular task on a work area?

Specific Light Tasking

413. What type of Lighting is needed for a Reading Desk?

Specific Task Lighting

40. Light Reflection

Specular Lighting / Diffuse Lighting

320. It dispenses a stream or spray of water, usually controlled by a fusible link that melts at a predetermined temperature.

Sprinkler

679. An extension to the atmosphere of a waste stack or a soil stack above the highest horizontal branch drain or fixture branch that is connected to the stack. Also known as soil vent, waste vent

Stack Vent - soil vent

461. Characteristics of the new BX wire used in the market

Stainless Steel Note: Armored cable, referred to as Type AC cable or *BX Electrical Cable*

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 3. A vertical-pipe extending from a water supply, especially one connecting a temporary tap to the main.

Standpipe

203. How do you connect 2 Hubless Cast Iron Pipes?

Structural Compression Gasket

644. A type of light fixture wherein the finished housing is exposed, not flush with the surface.

Surface-mounted Light

*Situation 8: A client wants to open a Dance Studio on the ground floor of a building. The existing room for the studio is fronting the road and the floor above is an office area. * 1. What materials should be used on the flooring and on the ceiling?

Suspended Acoustical Tiles (Ceiling) Wood planks (Flooring)

650. What do you call a Fluorescent tube that is 5/8" in-diameter?

T5

174. Given thickness and transmission coefficient of RC wall, compute the Transmission Loss

TL = SPL (Sound Pressure) Source - SPL Reciever ??

412. Light used for reading

Task

8. Router

Technical Term

749. A fitting used to split the flow of water.

Tee

761. From the given figure at right, Identify "Cn

Tee

317. This material is used in threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage

Teflon Tape

228. For the same project, what if there is an existing septic tank prior to constructing the basement. What will you do for the new T&B at the basement?

Tell the owner not to make a T&B at the basement, it's too much work NOTE: There is an alternative not given in the choices. It's the Macerating Toilet System. It's basically a Water Closet with its own attached pump and a rotating cutting blade that liquefies human waste and Toilet paper. Once waste material is liquefied, it then pumps the liquid waste to an existing septic tank or sewer line. It is capable of pumping waste 25' vertically and 150' horizontally.

271. The variation in pressure in a medium like air is called sound pressure. What is its effect on us?

Temporary Deafness

500. On what kind of project is the Daylight Lamp best suited?

Textile Manufacturing

697. From the illustration above, which statement is NOT true?

The Lavatory has the most Water Pressure

117. What is R-value?

The R factor stands for thermal resistance. The higher the R factor, the better the insulation

151. Prolonged Sound

The Reverberation of sound

608. What is transmission loss?

The accumulated decrease in intensity of a waveform energy as a wave propagates outwards from a source.

504. The Owner hired an electrician to prepare and install the electrical wiring for his house. The electrician, with the Owner's consent, decided to use a larger size of wiring for the circuit breaker to anticipate overloading. After some time, the house was on fire. After the investigation, it was proven that the cause of the fire was faulty wiring. Why did the Circuit Breaker fail to detect the short circuit/overloading?

The capacity of the wire is too large

106. In purchasing an airconditioner, it is important to know the ratio of the cooling capacity in BTU per hour to the electrical input in Watts. Which would you prefer?

The higher the ratio the better

612. A set of light bulbs were connected in series connection. If 1 bulb is going to be removed, what will happen?

There will be no light at all

65. A device used to determine the air temperature of a room?

Thermometer

66. A component of an HVAC system used to sense and *control air temperature* of a room?

Thermostat

67. A component of a *control system* which senses temperature so that the system's temperature in maintained near the desired "setpoint. "

Thermostat

486. The maximum length of a walkalator is 250 meters. What is the reason why it should be used for short runs only?

To allow users to exit at the sides

255. Lighting provided by adjustable spotlights mounted along a narrow, ceiling or wall mounted metal track through which current is conducted.

Track Lighting

42. If the Power Supply provided for a Subdivision is not sufficient for the power requirements of the households, what must be provided by the Developers?

Transformers

485. What is used, up to 12 degrees, to transport pedestrians/carts?

Travelator

557. In an Electric Elevator, this cable provides electrical power to the car and travel with the hoist.

Travelling Cable

512. If your site is sloping towards your adjacent neighbor, how will the drainage be?

Trench

444. From the figures above, identify Letter D.

Troffer

501. What kind of Luminaire would you recommend for an Undergarment Manufacturing Plant?

Troffer

129. The Plug Type shown in the Figure at right is known as

Type A

127. The Plug Type shown in the Figure at right is known as

Type B

128. The Plug Type shown in the Figure at right is known as

Type O

404. It is usually seen at basement parkings which hung pipes using strings and hangers

U Bolt

452. A device used in ATM to ensure continuous supply of electricity.

UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply

428. More than 20,000 hertz is called

Ultrasonic

477. Best location of water supply if street is wide

Under Sidewalk

599. Best location of a telephone lines

Under the sidewalk on short roads and under the road on wider road

397. Another term for Underground Wiring

Underground Feeder

UPS

Uninterruptible power supply

757. Similar to a coupling, it is designed to connect and disconnect pipes with ease. It consists of a nut, a male end and a female end. When the male and female ends are joined, the nut then provides the necessary pressure to seal the joint.

Union

756. What type of fitting is appropriate for connecting a Water Meter to the Water Main

Union Fittings

727. In the Figure above, B is a

Unit Vent

695. From the illustration above, which fixture takes more pressure? c. Urinal a. Water Closet d. All are equal pressure b. Lavatory

Urinal

307. What would you recommend for a water supply project if the gravity system is not at a level below grade, what must be done beforehand?

Use pump (Pneumatic Tank)

506. What should have been done by the electrician to prevent the fire?

Use the appropriate wiring capacity

Rotary Pump

Used as high-pressure hydraulic pumps and in automobiles, including supercharging, power-steering, air conditioning and automatic-transmission pumps.

427. What is Decibels?

Used to measure the intensity of a sound

Centrifugal Pump

Used to transport fluids by the conversion of rotational kinetic energy to the hydrodynamic energy of the fluid flow.

762. What is the design principle "cluster/group utilities?"

Utility Core or Service Core

602. Identify the Figure at right

VGA Wall Port

691. What is being shown by the arrow in the figure?

VSTR

716. Another term for Backflow Preventer

Vacuum Breaker

649. A type of Lighting where light is directed both up and down

Valance

687. It allows for the equalization of pressure within the plumbing system everytime water is poured or flushed into the system.

Vent

680. It is used to filter gasses away from a home or business and is a crucial component in an indoor plumbing system. It typically runs vertically-inside of the walls of a structure and is connected to the traps of plumbing fixtures so as to ventilate them and prevent the water seal from being siphoned out. Most notably, they are used to vent sewer gas as well as to create an air supply to allow the drains and toilets to operate smoothly-

Vent Pipe - sewer vent

683. A. Pipe above a waste or soil pipe that allows gas to escape from the system.

Vent Stack

699. What is being shown by the arrow in the figure below?

Vent Stack

685. A system of pipes supplying a flow of air to or from a drainage system or providing a circulation of air within the system to protect trap seals from siphonage and back pressure

Vent System

475. What corresponds to the hidden line in the given plumbing plan?

Vent pipe

429. The Power of Sound

Volume

487. Power of Sound

Volume

74. What do you call the unit that includes the compressor, refrigerant and liquid line?

WACU

115. Object D from the figure above is installed at?

Wall

755. Which should not be placed in line with a Beam?

Water Closet

80. What is the odorless and colorless gas present in air in varying quantity that affects relative humidity?

Water Vapor

433. Unit of electrical consumption

Wattage

696. From the illustration above, where did the Water Supply come from?

West (Bigger dia.)

152. What is Echo?

With magnitude and delay

118. What type of Floor Surface Material can be used to reduce heat transmission in the living room?

Wood

618. You were commissioned to design a Music Room. What will you use for the flooring?

Wood

36. What is the Color of Pipes used for Steam?

Yellow

660. A truck accidentally hits an electric post. Will it cause damage to the circuit breakers/ fuse?

Yes

661. Will it damage appliances?

Yes

544. Can you embed a 4" dia pipe in a 150mm wall?

Yes (1 in. wall cover on both sides)

689. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the floor and below horizontal connection to an adjacent yent stack at a point above the floor and higher than the highest spill level of fixtures for preventing pressure changes in the stacks.

Yoke Vent

351. From the figure shown above, which utilizes a wedge to control the flow of water. It is often referred to as a Sluice Valve. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

a. 1 - Gate Valve

594. Which is NOT a commercial wattage for fluorescent light? a. 100W b. 20W c. 40W d. 36W

a. 100W

613. From the given plan at right a. How many lighting fixtures are there? b. Type of switch used in the CR-2? c. Does the lavatory have a heater?

a. 18 fixtures b. 2 Gang c. No

724. Under the National Plumbing Code, slopes for horizontal branch shall be not less than

a. 2%

287. Amount of waste discharged for a wastewater treatment facility a. 300gpm b. 500gom c. 30cu.m/day d. 50cu.m/day

a. 300 gpm

726. In the Figure above, it is provided to permit flushing and cleaning.

a. A

291. What is an alternative to the conventional Septic Tank? a. Aerobic System b. Landfill c. d.

a. Aerobic System

*Situation 5: In a convenience store... questions regarding air-conditioning system... * 2. What will you provide in the entrance door to control air from coming in and out a. Air Curtain b. Exhaust Fan c. Dehumidifier d.

a. Air Curtain

103. For a high-rise building, where is the best location for a Chiller?

a. At the Basement (Best Answer) *Chillers are typically located in the basement or on the roof. Roof top chillers tend to be air cooled where as basement chillers tend to be water cooled.*

589. It is placed in line with the load to limit the amount of current in an electrical circuit. c. Diode a. Ballast d. Cathode b. Discharger

a. Ballast

*Situation 2: In a Townhouse development project...* 3. Which is an illegal thing to do... a. Booster pump directly getting water directly from water main then distributed to the Townhouse units b. Tap directly from water main then directly to the fixture units c. Provide a cistern then provide water to the townhouse units

a. Booster pump directly getting water directly from water main then distributed to the Townhouse units

289. What can discharge directly to sewer system? a. Building Sewer b. Oil and Grease c. Ashes d.

a. Building Sewer

448. What is the main reason why Cable wires and Grounding wires are shielded?

a. Cause magnet

368. What do you call the recess in walls intended for pipes? a. Chase b. Duct c. Sleeve d.

a. Chase (Pipe chase)

364. What is used for water treatment? a. Chloride b. Sodium Chloride c. Cyanide d.

a. Chloride

145. Which of the following Consumes the Least Electricity? a. Computer b. Television c. Electric Fan d. Heater

a. Computer

344. From the figure above, identify B. a. Curb Stop b. Corporation Stop c. Meter Stop d. Gate Valve

a. Curb Stop

346. A water supply service starts outside the building at the Water Main and then enters the building. It will have three Stops prior to the Water Meter. Which is installed between the Sidewalk and the Property Line? a. Curb Stop b. Corporation Stop c. Meter Stop d. Gate Valve

a. Curb Stop

347. This Stop is placed inside a cast-iron stop box that has a variable telescopic length and provides a water supply shutoff outside a building? a. Curb Stop c. Meter Stop b. Corporation Stop d. Stop Light

a. Curb Stop

189. Which Law governs the Quality of effluent being discharged from an STP

a. DENR DAO 35

*Situation 12: You were commissioned to erect a 9-Storey residential condominium along C5 road. * 5. Which Fire Assembly is NOT necessarily integrated in the building a. Dry Standpipe b. Wet Standpipe c. Fire Sprinkler System d. Fire Extinguisher

a. Dry Standpipe

580. A small freight elevator designed to carry objects rather than people. It is often connected between two floors and when located in restaurants or private homes, the lifts generally terminate in a kitchen. a. Dumbwaiter b. c. d.

a. Dumbwaiter

*Situation 15: You hired a Master Electrician to do the Electrical Works for your newly built house. You asked the electrician to install the materials you recommended. After a year, problems in the electrical works surfaced. * 1. Who is responsible for this? a. Electrician, because he knew from the start that he is installing defective or inappropriate materials. b. You, because you were the one that recommended the materials used by the electrician c. None, because it is only normal for these thing to happen. d.

a. Electrician, because he knew from the start that he is installing defective or inappropriate materials.

46. How do Generators Work?

a. Electromotive Induction

156. What is the Amplification of Sound from a Source such that Repetitions are heard from Reflections as well as from the Source? a. Electronic Sound Reinforcement b. Natural Sound Reinforcement c. d.

a. Electronic Sound Reinforcement

581. Who invented the first safety Elevator brakes 1852? a. Elisha Graves Otis b. Charles Otis c. Norton Otis d. Jason Goodwin

a. Elisha Graves Otis

523. From the Figure below, where is pipe "x" located? c. d. a. Embedded under the ground b. Above the Ceiling

a. Embedded under the ground

7. Most popular network today a. Facebook b. Skynet c. Internet d. Ethernet

a. Facebook

714. From the illustration below, identify Parts A, B, and C.

a. Floor Drain b. Floor Drain c. Cleanout

349. Which comes before the water meter? a. Gate Valve b. Check Valve c. Butterfly Valve d. None

a. Gate Valve

300. What do you call liquid waste (without urine, feces or industrial waste) that discharges into the sewer? a. Greywater b. Storm water c. Blackwater d. Ground Water

a. Greywater

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 2. Where will the switch for the new Signage be located a. Ground Floor b. Second Floor

a. Ground Floor

*Situation 2: In a Townhouse development project...* 5. Which of the following lamps has the filament? a. Incandescent b. LED c. Fluorescent

a. Incandescent

264. A common term for a building which is outfitted with automatic fire suppression and alarm system, inter-office communication lines, etc. a. Intelligent building b. Automated building c. Green Building d.

a. Intelligent building

*Situation 9: A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be in an existing residential house of 1000 sq.m. It will be a renovation project.* 3. What communication system is used to link one office to another for a private dialogue? a. Intercom c. Telephone Door Entry System b. PABX d. Fax

a. Intercom

18. From the illustration below, identify A,B,C,D and E

a. Junction Box b. Single Gang Toggle c. Two gang Convenience Outlet d. Utility Box e. 90 deg. elbow conduit

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 5. What type of local data sharing device is appropriate for the office? a. LAN c. PABX b. Router d. CCTV

a. LAN

*Situation 9: A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be in an existing residential house of 1000 sq.m. It will be a renovation project.* 2. If data are needed to be shared with others. what system is appropriate? a. LAN b. Router c. d.

a. LAN

260. Average Life Span of 50,000 hours a. LED b. Incandescent c. Halogen d. CFL

a. LED

262. Which among the following does not belong? a. LED Light c. Low Pressure Sodium b. Metal Light d. High Pressure Sodium

a. LED Light

2. Where would you locate water distribution pipe farthest from? a. Large trees b. Carport

a. Large trees

305. Which pipe fitting is used for Sanitary Pipes? a. Long Sweep c. 90 deg b. 45 deg d.

a. Long Sweep

*Situation 14: At a Textile Factory, the Manager has a picture drawn by his son. He wants to hang it on the wall of his office. * 1. What would you recommend he should use to emphasize/illuminate his son's drawing on his wall without consuming too much power? a. LPS Track Light c. Recessed Incandescent Lamp b. HPS spot Light d. Surface Mounted CFL

a. Low Power Sodium (LPS) Track Light

181. Under a Concession Agreement that granted the company exclusive rights to the use of land and facilities for the production, treatment and distribution of water, as well as the rights to operate the sewerage system, which is now in-charge over of *East-Zone* of Metro Manila?

a. Manila Water

585. What cannot be achieved by an escalator that is possible with a travelator? a. Move trolleys from one level to another c. d. b.

a. Move trolleys from one level to another

c. Which Of the fixtures are not vented? a. None b. Lavatory c. Lavatory d. Floor drain

a. None

539. Kind of pipe not suited for Ultraviolet rays:

a. PB - Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin that was used extensively in the manufacture of water supply piping

290. If there is a concern for Oil and Grease contamination, which pipe would you recommend to connect the building main to the public sewer? a. PVC Pipe c. b. Concrete Pipe d.

a. PVC Pipe

333. What is installed in a fixture to alleviate the effects of too much water pressure? a. Pressure regulator b. Floor drain to take care of the splashes on the floor caused by the high pressure

a. Pressure regulator

292. If the site has no existing sewer system, what is your solution as per National Plumbing Code? a. Provide Septic Tank b. Throw waste to the closest field c. Use the river d. Provide Portalets

a. Provide Septic Tank

*Situation 9: A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be in an existing residential house of 1000 sq.m. It will be a renovation project.* 1. In consideration of the cables, what system will you use to conceal them? a. Raised Floor Systems c. Dry Walls b. On the Ceilings

a. Raised Floor Systems

144. Which does not need an Individual Branch Circuit? c. Pump a. Range d. Aircon b. Microwave

a. Range Note: Veify Answer! A "dedicated circuit" is a circuit that serves only one home appliance. You'll need a dedicated circuit for each of these major appliances: 1. Refrigerator 2. Freezer 3. Electric range 4. Microwave 5. Water heater 6. Washer 7. Dryer 8. Dishwasher/garbage disposal 9. Furnace 10. Air conditioner (central and window) 11. Sump pump 12. Hot tub/Sauna/Jacuzzi ​ http://www.penneyelectricinc.com/breaker-box--dedicated-circuits.html

*Situation 9: A client awarded you to design a medium-end BPO Office to be in an existing residential house of 1000 sq.m. It will be a renovation project.* 4. If data need to be amplified from the main server, what system is needed? a. Router b. LAN c. PABx d.

a. Router

175. Which does NOT affect the Transmission of Sound from one room to another? a. Size of Room b. Thickness of Wall c. Area of Wall d. Material of Wall of the next room

a. Size of Room

617. Which is the best Dry wall to keep the noise outside from entering the room?

a. Sound Pocket

176. What will happen to sound if it is in a long and narrow hallway? a. Sound will bounce back and forth faster b. Sound will be abso'bed by the ceiling c. d.

a. Sound will bounce back and forth faster

355. From the situation above, what would affect the sound transfer? a. Spacing of Studs and Airspace d. c.

a. Spacing of Studs and Airspace

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 6 Where is the best location for a Dry Standpipe a. Stairway b. Pipe Chase c. d.

a. Stairway

172. Stone (Rock) Wool Mineral Wool and Glass Mineral Wool are two very similar yet different products. Stone mineral wool is made from volcanically originated stone, e.g., dolomite, diabase and basalt. Glass mineral wool is made of sand and glass slag. The production process is similar,i.e., raw material is melted at high temperature until it is molten, then it is spun into fibers using centrifugal wheels from which the final product is made- slabs of stone or glass mineral wool. As an architect you should know the subtle difference between these materials in order to provide better service to your clients. a. Which will you use for structures that require High Fire Protection?

a. Stone (Rock) Wool Mineral Wool (High Fire Resistant)

372. A pump used to eject water from the lowest portion of a building. a. Sump Pump b. Vane Pump c. Centrifugal Pump d.

a. Sump Pump -used to remove water that has accumulated in a water-collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basements of homes.

*Situation 13: Owner A decides to hire an electrician to work for him instead of a professional electrical engineer. Upon roughing-in and installation, the electrician proposed to the Owner to alter the specified wires into bigger sizes in order to accommodate larger electrical loads. The Owner agrees as it seems to be reasonable and he was confident because his house was equipped by circuit breakers. Several days later, Owner A's house burned down. After inspection by the Bureau of Fire Protection, it was learned that the fire was caused by faulty electrical connection. * 3. Who should make the first move to settle the problem? a. The Architect, Arbitration is part of his services b. The Owner, he was the one who gave the authorization c. The Electrician, he was the one who installed the incorrect wiring d. The Bureau of Fire Protection, it is within their mandate

a. The Architect, Arbitration is part of his services

*Situation 13: Owner A decides to hire an electrician to work for him instead of a professional electrical engineer. Upon roughing-in and installation, the electrician proposed to the Owner to alter the specified wires into bigger sizes in order to accommodate larger electrical loads. The Owner agrees as it seems to be reasonable and he was confident because his house was equipped by circuit breakers. Several days later, Owner A's house burned down. After inspection by the Bureau of Fire Protection, it was learned that the fire was caused by faulty electrical connection. * 1. Why didn't the circuit breakers function as designed? a. The Circuit Breakers did not "trip" due to the over-sized wires b. The Circuit Breakers were not installed properly c. The Circuit Breakers were poor in quality d.

a. The Circuit Breakers did not "trip" due to the over-sized wires

335. What is the principle governing the sizing of pipes in designing plumbing systems? a. The bigger the pipe, the lesser the pressure, the smaller the pipes, the greater the pressure b. The smaller the pipes, the lesser the pressure, the bigger the pipes, the greater the pressure

a. The bigger the pipe, the lesser the pressure, the smaller the pipes, the greater the pressure

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 5. A Type of Electrical Wire suitable for Dry and Damp locations, THHN is commonly used in the Alternating Current Distribution System usually at voltage levels ranging from 110-600 volts. What is meant by THHN? a. Thermoplastic, HighHeat- resistant, Nylon coated b. Thermoplastic, Heat resistant, and Moisture resistant c. Thermoplastic and Moisture resistant

a. Thermoplastic, HighHeat- resistant, Nylon coated

*Situation 14: At a Textile Factory, the Manager has a picture drawn by his son. He wants to hang it on the wall of his office. * 2. For the Production Area, which lighting is best? a. Troffer Lighting c. Pendant Lighting b. Industrial Lighting

a. Troffer Lighting

328. Identify Figure 2A. a. Upright b. Pendant c. Pendent d. Sidewall

a. Upright

673. Part #20 in the Figure at right is a. VSTR b. Soil Vent c. Waste Stack d.

a. VSTR

d. What is the 50mm dia pipe shown behind the lavatory? a. Vent b. Vent thru roof

a. Vent

674. Part #21 in the Figure at right is a. Vent Stack b. Soil Vent c. Waste Stack d. Stack Vent

a. Vent Stack

28. Water traps are used to prevent foul odor from coming out. Which of the following DOES NOT have a P-trap? a. Water Closet b. Lavatory c. Kitchen Sink d. Floor Drain

a. Water Closet

179. What is the use of Chlorine?

a. Water Disinfectant

365. When a pipe is suddenly closed, the flowing mass of water or fluid will build up a pressure and a resulting shock wave that causes a loud banging noise and sometimes the breakage of pipelines. This is called? a. Water Hummer b. Surge Wave c. Pressure Hammer d. Pressure Hammer

a. Water Hummer

296. There is a Septic Tank installed on top of a rock by the seashore. The tank is exposed on low tide, and covered in sea water during high tide. Which of the following would be an appropriate waterproofing for it? a. Waterproof all surface, exterior and interior b. Waterproof all interior surface except the floor c.

a. Waterproof all surface, exterior and interior Note: A septic tank shall have a minimum air space between water level and under side of cover of 380 mm vertically.

354. Do Nails affect the sound absorption quality of plywood nailed to wood studs? a. Yes, depending on the size and spacing of the nails b. No since the nails are too small to be a factor c. d.

a. Yes, depending on the size and spacing of the nails

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 2. What type of wall for the cubicles would you recommend taking into consideration acoustics and the manager's instruction for visual acuity? a. low wall modular partition with glass strips at the middle b. glass c. dry wall partition d. CHB

a. low wall modular partition with glass strips at the middle

651. Where do you usually use a T5 Eluorescent?

aCove Lighting

945. In the Figure, which is a Flange Adaptor?

aD

b. Which is better in protecting BOILERS, i.e., high working temperature? c. Which has a higher tensile strength?

b & c. Glass Mineral Wool

515. Which plumbing fixture does not have a water-saving feature? c. Flow Limiting Valve a. Lavatory with pop-up d. Waterless Urinal b. 1.5-gallon Flush Water Closet

b. 1.5-gallon Flush Water Closet

576. Maximum speed of Escalator a. 90fpm b. 120 fpm c. 125 fpm d. 150 fpm

b. 120 fpm

352. From the figure shown above, which uses a disc mounted on a rod as a closing mechanism. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

b. 2 - Butterfly Valve

314. What is the typical slope of a waste pipe? a. 1% b. 2% c. 3% d. 4%

b. 2%

*Situation 1: Given a Residence housing a family compose of a Couple, their 2 Teenage Kids and 2 House Helpers * 1. What is the size of the Supply Pipe from Distributing Main to Primary Branch?

b. 50mm

577. Usual speed of Escalator a. 75 fpm b. 90 fpm d. 125 fpm c. 120 fpm

b. 90 fpm

382. Where can you use waste water from the kitchen sink? a. Flush Toilet b. Agriculture c. Shower d. Laundry

b. Agriculture

676. Prior to the scheduled concrete pouring, you were asked to inspect the column to be poured. You noticed that there is a PVC pipe for vent stack inside the column. What will you do? a. Proceed with the pouring as it is perfectly normal to have a PVC vent stack inside the column b. Ask the engineer and contractor to relocate the pvc pipe before the pouring c. Talk to the supervisor and do not proceed with the pouring

b. Ask the engineer and contractor to relocate the pvc pipe before the pouring

*Situation 12: You were commissioned to erect a 9-Storey residential condominium along C5 road. * 2. The last habitable storey of the condo is the 9th floor, but it has a rooftop with garden open for all occupants. The elevator's machine room is 1.20hgt. from the headroom of the rooftop. Where would you locate the last stop of the elevator? c. At the 8th floor a. At the rooftop d. There is no need for an elevator b. At the ninth floor

b. At the ninth floor

380. In 1998, HCG built a manufacturing facility in the Philippines to cater to both the Southeast Asian and US markets. Two years later, HCG became No. 1 in the Philippines with more than 55% market share. They are a supplier/ manufacturer of what? a. Bathroom Piping c. Kitchen Fixtures b. Bathroom Fixtures d. Heater

b. Bathroom Fixtures

367. The device described at the previous number is installed where? a. At the Inlet of the Pipe c. After the Faucet or Shut-Off Valve b. Before the Faucet or Shut-Off Valve d. Before the Water Meter

b. Before the Faucet or Shut-Off Valve

310. What is another term for a faucet? a. Spigot/ Tap b. Bib c. Valve d. Hose

b. Bib

265. A computer-based control system installed in buildings. It controls and monitors the building's mechanical and electrical equipment such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, fire systems and security systems. c. Intelligent Building System (IBS) a. Green Building System (GBS) d. Automated Building System (ABS) b. Building Management System (BMS)

b. Building Management System (BMS)

570. Identify Part C from the illustration above a. Rail Buffer c. Automatic Buffer b. Car Buffer d. Oil Support

b. Car Buffer

525. In storm drain system, it is used to prevent aggregates, debris and other unwanted objects from entering the drainage system. a. Trap b. Catch basin

b. Catch basin — a receptacle for the run off surface water, which retains heavy sediment before it can pass into an underground drainpipe

88. Where will you find a Cassette-type Aircon?

b. Ceiling

26. Which should not be used for water main pipe? a. Galvanized Iron b. Ceramic c. Stainless Steel d. PVC

b. Ceramic

149. From the Service Entry to the Feeder Line going down to the Branch Lines, where does the Branch Line stop? c. Electric Meter d. a. Panel Board b. Circuit Breaker

b. Circuit Breaker

571. In choosing the location of an escalator, the main consideration would be a. Aesthetics C. b. Congestion of area d.

b. Congestion of area

582. Main purpose of a walkalator. a. To control the flow of traffic b. Convenience of pedestrian c. Aesthethics d.

b. Convenience of pedestrian

343. From the figure above, identify A. a. Curb Stop b. Corporation Stop c. Meter Stop d. Gate Valve

b. Corporation Stop

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 7. What is XHHW? a. Xelopenous Heat and Wind-resistant, Nylon coated b. Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire c. Xelopenous High Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated d.Cross-Linked Heat and Water Resistant Insulated Wire

b. Cross-Linked High Heat Water Resistant Insulated Wire

303. A sewage treatment process that involves the use of hydrochloride to kill pathogenic bacteria a. Aeration b. Disinfection c. Distillation d. Filtration

b. Disinfection

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 4. Which fire suppression system is not integrated in the building structure? a. Wet Standpipe b. Dry Standpipe c. Fire Extinguisher d. Sprinkler

b. Dry Standpipe

*Situation 6: a home theatre is to be renovated... * 3. What inexpensive yet effective wall treatment will you suggest? a. Sawali b. Egg crate c. Bamboo d.

b. Egg crate

579. What is best used for a 5-Level Shopping Center? c. Elevator a. Escalator d. b. Escalator and Elevator

b. Escalator and Elevator

586. Which of the following will be used in a small kitchen and t&b a. Dehumidifier b. Exhaust c. d.

b. Exhaust

*Situation 5: In a convenience store... questions regarding air-conditioning system... * 4. Which is not needed in the said system? a. ACCU c. AHU b. FHU d. Condenser Drain Pipe

b. FHU Note: *ACCU* - Outside *AHU* - Inside Split Type (*Condenser Drain Pipe*) - 3m max. length, copper tube

274. A limp fabric can be a good sound absorber if a. Tacked to edges and allowed to hang loose b. Fastened on edges and must have a tight seal c. d.

b. Fastened on edges and must have a tight seal

326. Identify Figure 1D. a. Genset b. Fire Fighting Pump c. Elevator Machine d. Escalator Machine

b. Fire Fighting Pump

278. What is the best fixture for a public comfort room? a. Gate Valve b. Flushometer c. Faucet d.

b. Flushometer

363. How do you connect PPRC (Polypropyiene Random Copolimer)? a. Solvent b. Fusion Welding c. Coupling d. Mechanical Fastener

b. Fusion Welding

*Situation 12: You were commissioned to erect a 9-Storey residential condominium along C5 road. * 3. Which of the following would you least locate adjacent a lobby? c. Elevator entrance a. Service stairs d. Lounge b. Garbage chute

b. Garbage chute

537. Plumbing accessory near the water tank used to cutoff supply (Gate Valve/Ball Valve NOT among choices) a. Check Valve b. Globe Valve c. Pressure Valve d.

b. Globe Valve

*Situation 6: a home theatre is to be renovated... * 1. What will you use on the walls to minimize sound transmission. a. CHB c. b. Gypsum Board on studs d.

b. Gypsum Board on studs

421. Most effective material against Echo

b. Heavy Curtain

652. What type of light is for an Oval Track and Stadium?

b. Metal Halide

*Situation 12: You were commissioned to erect a 9-Storey residential condominium along C5 road. * 1. How many elevators would you recommend? a. One Traction Type b. Minimum of Two c. One Hydraulic Type d. None of the above

b. Minimum of Two

459. The Figure at right is an enclosure that is rated to provide protection against environmental hazards such as water, dust, oil, coolant or atmospheres containing corrosive agents by the association of electrical equipment manufacturers in the United States. What is it?

b. NEMAbox

370. Where is the pump best located? a. Beside the Cistern b. On top of the Cistern c. Side by Side of the Cistern d. Inside the Cistern

b. On top of the Cistern

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 1. How many elevators would you suggest? a. Three, one for every floor b. One, but it is ideal to have one for passengers and one for the patients in stretchers c. Only one for passengers d. Only one for patients

b. One, but it is ideal to have one for passengers and one for the patients in stretchers

29. For a T & B at the Ground Floor, which would you connect directly under a Floor Drain? c. Elbow d. Nipple b. P-trap a. Sleeve

b. P-trap

*Situation 6: a home theatre is to be renovated... * 5. What type Of door Will you use? a. Flush with hollow core b. Panel type c. PVC Door

b. Panel type

327. Identify Figure 1E. a. Upright b. Pendant c. Pendent d. Sidewall

b. Pendent

331. When there is a low pressure from the Water Main, what will you use to supply higher levels? a. Booster Pump b. Pneumatic Pump c. Sump Pump

b. Pneumatic Pump

319. When water comes out as soon as the fire sprinkler system is activated, the system is? a. Wet Pipe c. Deluge b. Pre-action d. Dry Pipe

b. Pre-action

569. Identify Part B from the illustration above. a. Car Stabilizer b. Rail c. Shaft Support d. Hoistway Guide

b. Rail

56. What is the main disadvantage of Centralized Aircon? a. Noise from the AHU Room is hard to control b. Room temperature can't be controlled

b. Room temperature can't be controlled

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 3. What type of device will you use to amplify the wifi connection coming from the main server? a. LAN b. Router c. PABX d. CCTV

b. Router

377. Which should not be placed in close proximity with each other? a. Water Meter and Electric Meter c. Pump and Tank b. Septic Tank and Cistern d. Pump and Electric Meter

b. Septic Tank and Cistern A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. *(Recyclable Water)* a tank, typically underground, in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a leaching field. *(Polluted Water)*

324. The FDC shown in Figure 1B is also known as a a. Safety Valve b. Siamese Connection c. Dry Standpipe d. Wet Standpipe

b. Siamese Connection

587. Which is not an equipment? a. Exhaust Fan b. Soap Dispenser c. ACU d.

b. Soap Dispenser

572. What is the most economical layout for escalators? a. Criss-crossed c. b. Straight d.

b. Straight

375. The Sump Pump used in the illustration above is a. Pedestal-Type c. Can not be ascertained b. Submersible-Type d. Not installed correctly

b. Submersible-Type

371. A pump used to eject sewage or liquid waste a. Centrifugal Pump b. Sump Pump c. Rotary Pump d.

b. Sump Pump

588. In Plumbing, a valve is used to regulate the flow of water. What is its counterpart in Electrical? a. Convenience Outlet b. Switch c. Circuit Beakers d. Fuse

b. Switch

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 3. What conductor was used? a. THW b. THHX c. IMC d. uPVC

b. THHX THW - Inside; Thermoplastic, Heat and Water resistant THHX - Outside; Thermoplastic high heat (X??)

316. What would be your Primary consideration as an Architect if you are to connect the Building Sewer to the Sewer Main. a. Distance between the Building Sewer and the Sewer Main b. The Invert Elevation c. Pipe Insulation d.

b. The Invert Elevation

505. Who should be blamed for the fire? a. The electrician, he used a larger capacity for the wiring b. The owner, he did not hire a professional and master electrician c. None, some people are just unfortunate d. None, short circuits happen all the time

b. The owner, he did not hire a professional and master electrician

332. When water goes up through a vertical pipe, it stops at a certain height. Why? a. Gravity and friction overcomes the pressure and the water stops b. The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe causing the water to stop at that point where it happens c.

b. The pressure inside the pipe equates to the pressure outside the pipe causing the water to stop at that point where it happens

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 6. What is THWN? a. Thermoplastic, Heat and Wind-resistant, Nylon coated b. Thermoplastic, High Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated c. Thermoplastic, Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated d.

b. Thermoplastic, High Heat and Water-resistant, Nylon coated

334. In highrise buildings, why is there a need to resize water supply pipes? a. Because different fixtures have different supply attachments b. To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply fixtures c.

b. To use up the difference in pressure from the service to the supply fixtures

Situation 4: Given a Water Supply Plan & Isometric Layout of Ground Floor & Second Floor... 2. Where is the highest pressure? a. 2nd Floor b. Underground c. Ground Floor d. At the Vertical Pipe

b. Underground

*Situation 2: In a Townhouse development project...* 4. Where would you least place a PVC Pipe? a. Under the carport b. Underneath a tree

b. Underneath a tree

63. Where is the best location for a Window-Type aircon?

b. Upper part of a wall (2.1OM FFL)

158. What is the BEST way to Reduce Air-borne Sound? c. Relocate the Building a. Cover the Source d. b. Use Absorptive Materials

b. Use Absorptive Materials

342. In a plumbing system, pipes are electrical wires. What is the equivalent of Switches? a. Tee b. Valves c. Elbows d.

b. Valves

675. Part #22 in the Figure at right is a. Soil Pipe b. Waste Stack

b. Waste Stack

381. Of the following fixtures inside a T&B, which has the greatest water pressure? a. Faucet c. Shower b. Water Closet d. All of the have equal pressure

b. Water Closet

*Situation 6: a home theatre is to be renovated... * 4. What flooring finish is the best to use? a. Carpet tiles b. Wood planks c. Vinyl Tiles d. Linoleum

b. Wood planks

376. Would you recommend using a single Cistern to supply both potable water as well as for fire protection? a. Yes, if the cistern can accommodate the required water volume for both b. Yes, if the cistern has two separate chambers for each c. No, because of contamination concerns d. No, because the Plumbing Code prohibits it

b. Yes, if the cistern has two separate chambers for each

667. The Shower Heater shown at right works with i. Electricity ii. Water iii. Sunlight iv. Pressure a. i, ii and iii b. i, ii and iv c. iii and iv d. i, ii and iv

b. i, ii and iv

*Situation 5: In a convenience store... questions regarding air-conditioning system... * 3. Where will you locate the ACCU of the convenience store? a. on the ceiling c. in front of the store b. outside the store d.

b. outside the store

725. In the Figure at right, which will you recommend?

b.B

491. In terms of Acoustics, arrange the following materials from best to worst: CHB, Concrete, Bricks, Wood, Glass

bricks, wood, concrete, chb, glass

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 5. How many dry standpipe will you use? a. 3 b. 2 c. 0 d. 1

c. 0

177. Plumbing Permit shall be invalid if work has NOT commenced after a period of a. 180 days b. 6 months c. 1 year d.

c. 1 year

593. Using Pin Light to illuminate a Toilet, which is the most applicable from the given choices? a. 50W Halogen b. 26W CFL c. 11W CFL d. 10W Incandescent

c. 11W CFL (compact fluorescent lamp)

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 1. Modular cubicles are installed in the office. How many outlets per cubicle would you recommend if the office uses UPS? a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3

c. 2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Note: Verify Answer! (b. 1) ?

359. Size of Pipe connected to 5sinks a. 3" b. 2 1/2" c. 2" d.

c. 2"

148. What type of switch will be used if a lighting fixture is to be used in 4 places? c. 2- 2way switch, 1- 3way switch a. 2- 3way switch, 1- 4way switch d. b. 2- 3way switch, 1- 2way switch

c. 2- 2way switch, 1- 3way switch

350. From the figure shown above, which is used to prevent backward flow of water a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

c. 3 - Check Valve (See previous pic.)

160. Transmission Coefficient is 0.001 , what is the TL?

c. 30db

180. What is the Standard Water Pressure from NAWASA/Maynilad/ Manila Water?

c. 60psi

301. In the Recycling and Treatment of water for Low Cost and Economic use, where can you use greywater? a. Flushing of Toilet b. Washing Dishes c. Agricultural Irrigation d. Washing Clothes

c. Agricultural Irrigation

141. What is the purpose of a 50amp Main Breaker? c. Both a & b b. Lighting d. a. Non-lighting

c. Both a & b

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 1. If the Owner wants to add a 5000VA Signage, to what circuit can it connect? c. Circuit 2 (256VA Lighting Circuit @ Ground Floor) d- Circuit 3 (500VA Power Outlet @ Second Floor) e. Circuit 7 (6000VA Signage @ Second Floor) f. Circuit 13 (Spare 20A Rating)

c. Circuit 2 (256VA Lighting Circuit @ Ground Floor) Note: Intermediate metal conduit, or IMC, is a rigid steel electrical conduit designed for outdoor exposure and strong connections. It was designed specifically to protect insulated electrical conductors and cables. It does the work of a similar metal conduit, rigid metal conduit (RMC), but weighs about a third less.

369. In a building, where is the pump located? a. Roof Deck b. Water Tank c. Cistern d.

c. Cistern

281. There are several reasons why Soil Stacks are not allowed in columns. Which is NOT a reason? a. Pipes will interfere with reinforcing bars b. The size of the columns will be larger c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected d. The gas emitted will deteriorate concrete

c. Cracks and leaks cannot be detected

159. Which among the choices given is the best way to prevent sound transition? c. Drywall with Insulation a. Cavity Wall d. Gypsum Board b. Double Wall

c. Drywall with Insulation

*Situation 6: a home theatre is to be renovated... * 2. What part of the wall will you cover? a. Upper panel c. Edges of the Door b. Lower Panel d. Face of the Door

c. Edges of the Door (Rubber Seal)

*Situation 11: Your architectural team is designing a 3-storey Hospital...* 2. What type of elevator would you suggest? a. Electric c. Either traction or hydraulic b. Machine room-less

c. Either traction or hydraulic

188. Another name for a Spigot

c. Faucet

360. Which of the following might cause staining in the toilet fixture? a. PP b. PVC c. GI d. CI

c. GI

157. What is the Color of Communication Line Piping? c. Gray a. White d. Silver b. Orange

c. Gray

514. Given the detailed section of a Floor Drain, Grease Trap, Septic Tank and Catch Basin. Which of the following, has the same function, but different purpose c. Grease trap and Septic Tank a. Floor drain and Grease Trap d. Catch Basin and Grease Trap b. Septic tank and Catch Basin

c. Grease trap and Septic Tank

311. The Faucet at right is best use outside esp. at a garden. What do you call this kind of faucet? a. Threaded Faucet b. Garden Faucet c. Hose Bib d. External Faucet

c. Hose Bib

*Situation 16: Given a schedule of Panel Board Circuits of a 2-Storey Retail Store.. (All Lighting Outlets have 15A wire, while Power Outlets have 20A wire. IMC was used. Hindi kaagad mapapansin yung IMC kasi sobrang liit ng text..) * 4. What conduit was used? a. THW b. THHX c. IMC d. uPVC

c. IMC - Intermediate metal conduit

511. Which is NOT a rule of thumb in designing a drainage? a. As much as possible, pipes must run in a straight line b. Underground drainage line should be on top of compacted soil c. It shoul be underneath the driveway

c. It shoul be underneath the driveway

261. A type of lamp best suited for outdoor parking, streets and highways but is also used in large warehouses. It takes some time to start up and also needs to cool down before it can be restarted. It produces a yellow-colored light. c. Low Pressure Sodium a. LED Light b. Metal Halide d. High Pressure Sodium

c. Low Pressure Sodium (Yellow Light) Low pressure sodium lamps produce more light per watt of energy consumed than high-pressure sodium lamps, which are slightly less efficient.

345. From the figure above, identify C. a. Curb Stop b. Corporation Stop c. Meter Stop d. Gate Valve

c. Meter Stop

348. This Stop is placed as near as possible to where the water service pipe enters the building and also near the water meter. It controls the flow of water into a building and is also used when measuring the amount of water used. a. Curb Stop c. Meter Stop b. Corporation Stop d. Gate Valve

c. Meter Stop

102. Best location of condenser?

c. Near the AHU

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 4. What would you install if the manager wants a local connection as well as an outside line? a. LAN c. PABX b. Router d. CCTV

c. PABX (Private automatic branch exchange)

329. Identify Figure 2B a. Upright b. Pendant c. Pendent d. Sidewall

c. Pendent

1. At day, artificial lighting comes from the skylight above, making the beams and columns produce different plays of light. How do you achieve this at night? a. Put a spotlight atop the skylight b. Floor-mounted light projecting upwards c. Place light just below the beam projecting downwards d. Place a light anywhere. It doesn't matter

c. Place light just below the beam projecting downwards

27. Which pipe is susceptible to UV rays? a. Cast Iron b. GI Pipe c. PVC

c. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

299. What type of material is usually used for the base of a Septic Tank? a. Earth Base c. Reinforced Concrete b. Mass Concrete d.

c. Reinforced Concrete Note: Cesspool uses earth base

323. Identify Figure 1A. a. Heat Detector b. Motion Detector c. Smoke Detector d. Fire Alarm

c. Smoke Detector

361. What do you call the end of a pipe used to connect another pipe? a. Bell b. Hub c. Spigot d.

c. Spigot

373. A pump with a hermetically sealed motor close-coupled to the pump body. It pushes water (fluid) up to the surface as opposed to jet pumps that pulls water. It does not suffer from pump cavitation and is more efficient than jet pumps. a. Centrifugal Pump c. Submersible Pump b. Screw Pump d. Vane Pump

c. Submersible Pump Note: A hermetic seal is any type of sealing that makes a given object airtight. The term originally applied to airtight glass containers, but as technology advanced it applied to a larger category of materials, including rubber and plastics.

143. When a circuit breaker switches off, what does it tell you? c. The circuit breaker worked as expected a. Time to buy a new one d. Defective circuit breaker b. The appliance is already burning

c. The circuit breaker worked as expected

336. In a plumbing system, where is the highest pressure? a. The fixture closest to the supply riser has the most pressure b. The fixture farthest from the supply riser has the most pressure c. The fixture at the lowest elevation has the most pressure d. Pressure is the same on ail fixture because it's just in a single line

c. The fixture at the lowest elevation has the most pressure

590. The figure above shows an electromechanical device that protects motors from overheating. It helps to control the electrical current that goes to the motor to prevent it from overheating. If the motor pulls too much electricity for an extended period of time, it will flip and cut the power. a. Ballast b. c. Thermal Overload Relay d.

c. Thermal Overload Relay

503. What is not part of a Lightning Arrester? c. Transmitter a. Down Conductor d. Lighting Rod b. Earthen Material

c. Transmitter

263. What Lighting is good for a Production Area having Soffit on Suspended Slab? a. Pendant b. Industrial c Troffer d.

c. Troffer

*Situation 5: In a convenience store... questions regarding air-conditioning system... * 1.How many tonners will you use (several choices are given) the required is 12- 13tons based on computations... a. 1 10-tonner b. Three 4-tonners c. Two 3-tonner plus one 4-tonner d.

c. Two 3-tonner plus one 4-tonner Solution: (Area of room x 25BTU)

682. A vertical vent pipe installed primarily for providing a circulation of air c. Vent Stack a. Local Vent d. Loop Vent b. Stack Vent

c. Vent Stack

288. How do we size Sewage Pits? a. Volume of Solid Wastes b. Volume of Liquid Wastes c. Volume of Solid, Liquid and Storm d.

c. Volume of Solid, Liquid and Storm

366. To absorb the shock described in the previous number, this hydropneumatic device (shown above), similar to a shock absorber, can be installed to absorb the shock and stop the banging. a. Hydro Arrester b. Pneumatic Arrester c. Water Hammer Arrestor d. Air Valves

c. Water Hammer Arrestor

97. You will be shown a Plan and asked to identify what type of Airconditioning was used.

c. Window Type

167. For a Music Hall with a lot of audience, what is the best flooring material?

c. Wood Planks

c. If LP-9 is shut-off, what can be done in the Master's Bedroom? c.1. Watch TV c.2. Turn-on Computer c.3. Turn-on lampshade c.4.Take on hot shower

c.1. Watch TV = Non-Lighting (C.O.) Plug c.2. Turn-on Computer = Non-Lighting (C.O.) Plug c.3. Turn-on lampshade = Lighting (L.O.) Plug c.4. Take on hot shower = Non-Lighting (C.O.) Plug

A combination of push buttons, contacts, relays, and devices, operated manually or automatically to initiate door opening, starting acceleration, retardation, leveling and stopping of the car.

controls

146. What is NOT a Wattage for Fluorescent Lamp? c. 40 watts a. 36 watts d. 100 watts b. 20 watts

d. 100 watts

353. From the figure shown above, which uses a pivoting ball to control the flow of water? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

d. 4 - Ball Valve

142. Minimum Size of Wire for a 60amp Circuit Breaker? c. 22 mm2 a. 8 mm2 d. 5.5 mm2 b. 14 mm2

d. 5.5 mm2

455. Identify the Figure shown at right a. Rectifier b. Aternator c. UPS d. ATS

d. ATS

*Situation 13: Owner A decides to hire an electrician to work for him instead of a professional electrical engineer. Upon roughing-in and installation, the electrician proposed to the Owner to alter the specified wires into bigger sizes in order to accommodate larger electrical loads. The Owner agrees as it seems to be reasonable and he was confident because his house was equipped by circuit breakers. Several days later, Owner A's house burned down. After inspection by the Bureau of Fire Protection, it was learned that the fire was caused by faulty electrical connection. * 2. Who should be blamed for the incident? a. The Architect, for not supervising the work done b. The Owner, for not hiring a Professional Electrical Engineer c. The Electrician, for not following the Specifications d. All of the Above

d. All of the Above

426. In a long narrow room, where would you best install acoustical materials? a. Both sides (longer side) c. Ceiling b. Both sides (shorter side) d. All sides

d. All sides

513. In a location where there is no provision for drainage line, what is the next best thing? a. Store waste in tank and dispose in sanitary fill b. Use drain tiles connected to open field c. Connect to the nearest creek d. Any of the above

d. Any of the above

*Situation 3: You were tasked to design a call center office. The manager specifically told you that he wanted to keep a close watch on his staff.* 6. What type of device should be installed for surveillance? a. LAN b. Router c. PABX d. CCTV

d. CCTV

259. Average Life Span of 8,000 hours a. LED b. Incandescent c. Halogen d. CFL

d. CFL

315. How could you differentiate between a Soil Pipe and a Waste Pipe when laid side-by- side? a. Color b. Material c. Smell d. Diameter

d. Diameter SP - Black water: 3" - 4" dia. WP - Grey water: 1 1/2" dia.

41. Which Lamp emits the Brightest Light? a. Mercury b. Fluorescent c. Incandescent d. Energy Saving CFL

d. Energy Saving CFL

578. What do you call the steps of an escalator? c. Escalator Step Roller a. Floor Plate d. Escalator Step/ Tread b. Deck Board

d. Escalator Step/ Tread

573. Why are fire preventive equipment installed in escalators? a. Cigarette butts are always thrown on the steps and there is a great chance it might enter the Drive System and cause fire b. It also serves as a manhole for maintenance c. Escalators are not fire resistant d. Escalators are prone to overheating and have caused several fires before

d. Escalators are prone to overheating and have caused several fires before

325. Identify Figure 1C. a. Blower Fan b. Centrifugal Fan c. Tornado Fan d. Fire Siren

d. Fire Siren

182. In 1997, this company was granted a 25-year exclusive concession to operate, maintain and invest in the water and sewerage system of the *West Zone* of Metro Manila. In 2010, the concession term was later extended by 15 years as approved by the Department of Finance.

d. Maynilad

591. Banned by the government a. Fluorescent b. CFL c. Incandescent d. Metal halide

d. Metal halide

*Situation 10: You were asked to design the parking lot for a mall and a hotel. Among your concern will be the safe vertical height for vehicles to pass. * 1. What is the highest point from which vertical clearances are based? a. Slab b. Beams c. Pipes d. Pipe Supports

d. Pipe Supports

*Situation 2: In a Townhouse development project...* 1. Who is in-charge of "roughing in" of the sanitary pipes

d. Plumber

98. You will be shown a Plan and asked to locate the Chiller.

d. Roofdeck Basement is also possible

568. Identify Part A from the illustration above. a. Elevator Hook b. Car Hook c. Traction Gear d. Sheave

d. Sheave

330. Identify Figure 2C a. Upright b. Pendant c. Pendent d. Sidewall

d. Sidewall

374. A kind of pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water-collecting basin commonly found in the basement. It has two types - submersible and pedestal. a. Screw Pump c. Vane Pump d. Sump Pump b. Radial Piston Pump

d. Sump Pump

460. The figure at right allows the distribution of the current supplied into smaller currents for further distribution to transformers, control equipment and individual system loads.

d. Switchboard

304. Which would you used for Sanitary Pipes? a. PeX b. PP c. GI d. uPVC

d. uPVC (Best Answer) c. GI (Good answer; These pipes are more expensive than PVC pipes.)

71. What is the limitation in the installation of Split-Type AC?

its tube shall not exceed 3m from the condenser to the evaporator

524. From the same Figure, identify the Angle Valve.

y

534. Allowable slope of sanitary sewer

¼ of 1 ft