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Plumbing Components and Fixtures

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What are the two main objectives of plumbing?

To prevent backflow of used water into the water supply system and to fast removal of the waste
To supply water to different parts of the building and to remove and discharge human wastes (correct)
To provide a system of pipes and fixtures for the distribution of potable water
To remove and discharge human wastes and to provide sufficient amount of water

What is the purpose of bleeding a pipe?

To remove excess water in a pipe
To decrease water flow in a pipe
To increase water pressure in a pipe
To release excess air in a pipe (correct)

What is the purpose of a water supply system in a building?

To remove and discharge human wastes
To provide sufficient amount of water to each fixture (correct)
To fast remove the waste with a minimum probability of leakage and stoppage of drains
To prevent the entry of house vermin and obnoxious gases into the house

What is the purpose of preventing backflow of used water into the water supply system?

To prevent contamination of potable water (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the drainage system in a building?

To remove and discharge human wastes and other substances out of building into the public sewer or septic tank (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the plumbing code of the Philippines?

To establish standards for plumbing systems in the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the national association of master plumbers in the Philippines?

NAMPAP (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pipe in a plumbing system?

To distribute potable water to different parts of the building (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fixtures in a plumbing system?

To provide a system of devices that use water, such as sinks and toilets (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to fast remove waste with a minimum probability of leakage and stoppage of drains?

To minimize the risk of leakage and stoppage of drains (A) Signup and view all the answers

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