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Journeyman Plumber License Exam Q&A 2026 | Verified Answers & Rationales | Plumbing Test Prep Study Guide | Instant PDF Download

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Pass your journeyman plumber license exam with this 2026 verified Q&A study guide. 100 practice questions with correct answers and detailed rationales covering IPC, UPC, DWV systems, pipe sizing, water heaters, backflow prevention, and code compliance. Perfect for plumbing apprentices preparing for state licensing boards. Instant digital download — study on any device, anytime. Whether you're in a technical college apprenticeship program or self-studying, this PDF gives you the edge to ace your exam on the first try.

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JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER LICENSE EXAM d d d d




QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VE d d d d




RIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 202
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6 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
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1. What is the minimum slope for a 3-inch horizontal drainage pipe?
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 1/8 inch per foot
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 1/4 inch per foot
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 1/2 inch per foot
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 No slope required
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A 1/4 inch per foot slope ensures proper gravity flow and minimizes sol
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ids buildup.
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2. What type of fitting is used to connect two pipes of different sizes in a s
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traight line? d




 Tee

 Reducer coupling d




 Elbow

, Union
Reducer couplings allow for a smooth transition between different pip
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e sizes.
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3. What is the purpose of a trap in a plumbing system?
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 To regulate pressure
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 To prevent sewer gases from entering the building
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 To filter debris
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 To increase water pressure
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Traps retain water to form a barrier against sewer gas entry.
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4. Which material is most commonly used for residential water supply l
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ines?

 PEX

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 PVC

 ABS
PEX is flexible, resistant to scale and chlorine, and easier to install.
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5. A branch vent connects to:
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 A waste pipe and a vent stack
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 Only to a fixture
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 The building sewer
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 The hot water line
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Branch vents provide air to waste lines and connect to the main vent sy
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stem.

, 6. What is the function of a backflow preventer?
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 Increase flow rate d d




 Reduce noise d




 Prevent contamination of potable water
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 Reduce water pressured d



It protects potable water from reverse flow contamination.
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7. Which code sets minimum standards for plumbing systems?
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 National Fire Protection Association
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 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) d d d




 National Electrical Code d d




 International Mechanical Code d d



The UPC governs plumbing design and installation.
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8. A water heater relief valve protects against:
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 Low temperatures
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 Excessive pressure and temperature
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 Water hammer d



Relief valves prevent tank rupture due to overheating or overpressure
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9. What type of valve is used for throttling flow?
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 Gate valve
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