Plumber and Sanitary MCQs Quiz Multiple Choice Questions & Answers

1. The fresh water supply, sewage lines and ventilation in new building construction is commonly known as what?

1. W.V.D
2. W.D.V
3. D.W.V
4. V.D.W

2. A fitting that allows a secondary pipe to branch off a main pipe is known as what?

1. C fitting
2. T fitting
3. L fitting
4. I fitting

3. A fitting that sits inside the hub of another fitting to reduce its size or alter its interior is known as what?

1. Seal
2. Flange
3. Washer
4. Bushing

4. A valve used to tap into an existing pipe is known as what?

1. Wet valve
2. Pressure valve
3. Saddle valve
4. Tie valve

5. A vertical pipe that is connected to the drainage system and usually protrudes through the roof is known as what?

1. Lifter
2. Stem
3. Riser
4. Shaft

6. How to stop bleeding of injured person?

1. Tie bandage
2. Apply ointment
3. Apply tincture over the wound
4. Apply pressure over the wound

7. Soldered joints are most commonly found on what type of pipe?

1. Iron
2. PVC
3. Galvanized
4. Copper

8. The cut off valve frequently found where the water supply pipe comes out of a wall is known as what?

1. Pressure stop
2. Line stop
3. Angle stop
4. Flow stop

9. The installation of plumbing, usually in the ground, prior to the completion of walls, ceilings or floors is known as what?

1. Pre-plumbing
2. Rough in plumbing
3. Foundation plumbing
4. Sub plumbing

10. The setting of fixtures, such as toilets, sinks and faucets is commonly known as what?

1. Finish plumbing
2. Complete plumbing
3. Total plumbing
4. Closure plumbing

11. The term used to describe the purging of air from supply pipes is commonly known as what?

1. Bleeding
2. Flushing
3. Flooding
4. Clearing

12. What is the colour code for plastic waste bin?

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Yellow

13. What is the colour code of bins for waste paper segregation?

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Black
4. Green

14. What is the first step of avoiding accident in work place?

1. By wearing safety equipment
2. Doing things in ones own way
3. By observing safety precautions
4. Doing things with a highly skilled working practice

15. What is the immediate action to be taken in the event of fire?

1. Raise an alarm
2. Close doors and windows
3. Inform floor incharge
4. Call medical assistance

16. What is the name of the device used to deter the reverse flow of water in the plumbing system, usually required on exterior spigot heads?

1. Backwash coupling device
2. Backflow prevention device
3. Back pressure device
4. Back water device

17. What is the name of the device used to insure that the contents of a pipe are only allowed to flow in one direction?

1. Trap valve
2. Safety valve
3. Ball valve
4. Check valve

18. What is the period referred as golden hours?

1. First 30 minutes after incident
2. First 30 minutes after first aid
3. First 45 minutes of admission
4. First 60 minutes after treatment

19. What substance must be used before soldering a pipe?

1. Bond
2. Seal
3. Flux
4. Dope

20. What term is used to describe the slope, fall or pitch of a pipe?

1. Decline
2. Grade
3. Rake
4. Run

21. Which fire extinguisher is used for flammable and running liquid fire?

1. Foam extinguisher
2. Halon extinguisher
3. Dry powder extinguisher
4. Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher

22. Which fire extinguisher is used to extinguish class B fire?

1. Halon extinguisher
2. Foam extinguisher
3. Dry powder extinguisher
4. Carbon-dioxide extinguisher

23. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for head protection?

1. Gum boots
2. Helmet
3. Nose mask
4. Head shield

24. Which personal protective equipment is used for hand protection?

1. Helmet
2. Goggles
3. Gloves
4. Face sheield

25. Which PPE is used for foot protection?

1. Helmet
2. Ear plug
3. Safety shoes
4. Hand glooves