Tradesman Exam Questions with Verified
Answers
Question 1
Where a fixture comes in contact with the wall or floor, the joint between the fixture
and the wall or floor must be:
Correct Answer
watertight
Question 2
For solder and flux, the lead content shall be: not more than ___________ where used in
piping systems that convey or dispense water for human consumption
Correct Answer
0.2 percent
Question 3
The installation of all parts of the pumbing system that can be completed prior to the
installation of fixtures is called:
Correct Answer
roughing-in
Question 4
Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access
panel or utility space not less than:
Correct Answer
12 inches in its least dimension
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, Question 5
Pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures, material or devices used in a plumbing system shall be:
Correct Answer
marked with identification of the manufacturer
Question 6
The slope or fall of a line of pipe in reference to a horizontal plane, usually expressed
as the fall in fraction of a inch or percentage slope per foot length of pipe is called:
Correct Answer
grade
Question 7
Water that is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and that meets
the requirements of the Health Authority Having Jurisdiction is called:
Correct Answer
potable water
Question 8
A pipe that does not connect directly with the drainage system but conveys liquid
wastes by discharging into a plumbing fixture, interceptor, or receptacle that is
directly connected to the drainage system is called a/an:
Correct Answer
indirect waste pipe
Question 9
Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other drainage lines shall enter through:
Correct Answer
all of the above
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Answers
Question 1
Where a fixture comes in contact with the wall or floor, the joint between the fixture
and the wall or floor must be:
Correct Answer
watertight
Question 2
For solder and flux, the lead content shall be: not more than ___________ where used in
piping systems that convey or dispense water for human consumption
Correct Answer
0.2 percent
Question 3
The installation of all parts of the pumbing system that can be completed prior to the
installation of fixtures is called:
Correct Answer
roughing-in
Question 4
Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access
panel or utility space not less than:
Correct Answer
12 inches in its least dimension
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, Question 5
Pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures, material or devices used in a plumbing system shall be:
Correct Answer
marked with identification of the manufacturer
Question 6
The slope or fall of a line of pipe in reference to a horizontal plane, usually expressed
as the fall in fraction of a inch or percentage slope per foot length of pipe is called:
Correct Answer
grade
Question 7
Water that is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes and that meets
the requirements of the Health Authority Having Jurisdiction is called:
Correct Answer
potable water
Question 8
A pipe that does not connect directly with the drainage system but conveys liquid
wastes by discharging into a plumbing fixture, interceptor, or receptacle that is
directly connected to the drainage system is called a/an:
Correct Answer
indirect waste pipe
Question 9
Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other drainage lines shall enter through:
Correct Answer
all of the above
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