GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
PLUMBING SYMBOLS & DRAWING
LAYOUT & APPLICATION
BONUS
100

Why is a plumbing system important in a building?

It supplies water and removes wastewater, making the building functional and safe.

100

Why is a water supply system needed?

It carries clean, potable water from the main supply to the fixtures.

100

Why are standard plumbing symbols used?

So people reading the drawing can easily understand the fixtures, pipes, and connections.

100

Why is a preliminary plumbing sketch made before the final drawing?

To plan the general arrangement of fixtures and pipe routes before making the final layout.

100

What is the national flower of the Philippines?  

Sampaguita

200

What is the main purpose of plumbing?

It carries clean water from the main supply to the fixtures.

200

Why does wastewater need to be carried away?

To safely remove waste water and sewage from the building.

200

Why should fixtures be labeled on a plan?

To clearly identify each fixture shown in the drawing.

200

Why should fixtures be placed in logical locations?

So the plumbing layout is functional and the pipe connections make sense.

200

What Filipino dish is made mainly from pork or chicken cooked in vinegar and soy sauce?

Adobo

300

Why is proper plumbing important for building safety?

It carries wastewater and sewage away from the fixtures.

300

Why does the drainage system depend on gravity?

Gravity allows wastewater to flow downward toward the sewer or septic tank.

300

Why is a legend useful in a plumbing drawing?

It explains the meaning of the symbols used in the drawing.

300

Why are water supply and drainage pipes shown differently?

So the reader can distinguish the clean-water routes from the wastewater routes.

300

What Filipino word is commonly used to describe a small neighborhood convenience store?

Sari-sari store

400

Why should wastewater be separated from the clean water supply?

To remove wastewater from the fixtures and building.

400

Why is a vent system needed?

It allows air into the drainage system and helps prevent siphoning.

400

Why is it important to use the correct symbol for each fixture?

So the person reading the plan can correctly identify each fixture.

400

What should you check before finalizing a plumbing layout?

Check the fixtures, pipe routes, connections, symbols, labels, slope, vents, and plumbing code requirements.

400

What popular Filipino breakfast dish is made with fried rice and usually served with egg?

Sinangag

500

Why should a plumbing layout be planned carefully?

It allows air into the drainage system and helps prevent drainage problems.

500

What could happen if a drainage system is not properly vented?

Slow drainage or siphoning of water from traps may occur.

500

What information does a title block provide?

It provides important information about the drawing, such as the student name, date, title, and scale.

500

If you were checking a finished plumbing layout, what would you look for to decide if it is complete?

I would check that all fixtures, pipe routes, connections, symbols, labels, legend, and required details are included.

500

What is the traditional Filipino term for the practice of helping neighbors without expecting payment?

Bayanihan

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