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Chapter 01 - Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles
1. Soft skills are an important part of working in a team.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/26/2024 11:11 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/26/2024 11:16 PM
2. Medicаl gas аnd medical vacuum systems fall under the definition of “plumbing” as defined by the National Standard
Plumbing Code.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 12:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 12:24 AM
3. Installing specialty fixtures such as a grease trap is outside the scope of work for a plumber.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.02 - Describe the types of work involved in plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 12:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 12:25 AM
4. According to the basic prinсiples of plumbing, hot water is required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:30 AM
5. Fixture traps are designed to have a rubber seal to prevent air from entering the house.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Principles of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:34 AM
6. The piping between the boiler and the fan coil units are included in the definition of plumbing.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.02 - Describe the types of work involved in plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:41 AM
7. Plumbing is
a. piping used for the installation, alteration, repair, or removal of automatic sprinkler systems installed for fire
protection only
b. piping used for the incorporation of liquids or gases for any product or process in the manufacturing industry
c. the practice, materials, and fixtures within or adjacent to any building structure or conveyance, used in the
installation, maintenance, extension, alteration, and removal of any piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing
appliances, and plumbing appurtenances
d. the initial connection to a potable water supply upstream of any required backflow prevention devices and the
final connection that discharges indirectly into a public or private disposal system
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:44 AM
8. All of the following are included in the definition of plumbing еxcept:
a. Storm water drainage facilities
b. All piping, equipment, or material used exclusively for environmental control
c. Medical gas and medical vacuum systems
d. Indirect waste piping including refrigeration and air conditioning drainage
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:48 AM
9. What civilization had the most extensive plumbing system аvailable in civilization up to that time?
a. Roman Empire
b. Ancient Greeks
c. Ottoman Empire
d. Ancient Babylonians
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:51 AM
10. The Latin word “plumbum” means:
a. Plumbing
b. Plumber
c. Worker
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d. Lead
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:54 AM
11. What is frequently cited as the cause of disease epidemics of the Middle Ages?
a. Mass urbanization
b. Lack of plumbing systems
c. Agricultural run-off
d. Crowding due to population growth
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:55 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:57 AM
12. Рlumbing systems began to be developed in the United States in the:
a. 1850s
b. 1860s
c. 1870s
d. 1880s
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 6:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 6:18 AM
13. Potable water is:
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Chapter 01 - Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles
1. Soft skills are an important part of working in a team.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/26/2024 11:11 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/26/2024 11:16 PM
2. Medicаl gas аnd medical vacuum systems fall under the definition of “plumbing” as defined by the National Standard
Plumbing Code.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 12:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 12:24 AM
3. Installing specialty fixtures such as a grease trap is outside the scope of work for a plumber.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.02 - Describe the types of work involved in plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 12:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 12:25 AM
4. According to the basic prinсiples of plumbing, hot water is required.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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Chapter 01 - Plumbing History, Codes, and Principles
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:29 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:30 AM
5. Fixture traps are designed to have a rubber seal to prevent air from entering the house.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Principles of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.05 - Identify the basic principles of plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:34 AM
6. The piping between the boiler and the fan coil units are included in the definition of plumbing.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.02 - Describe the types of work involved in plumbing.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:38 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:41 AM
7. Plumbing is
a. piping used for the installation, alteration, repair, or removal of automatic sprinkler systems installed for fire
protection only
b. piping used for the incorporation of liquids or gases for any product or process in the manufacturing industry
c. the practice, materials, and fixtures within or adjacent to any building structure or conveyance, used in the
installation, maintenance, extension, alteration, and removal of any piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing
appliances, and plumbing appurtenances
d. the initial connection to a potable water supply upstream of any required backflow prevention devices and the
final connection that discharges indirectly into a public or private disposal system
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:41 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:44 AM
8. All of the following are included in the definition of plumbing еxcept:
a. Storm water drainage facilities
b. All piping, equipment, or material used exclusively for environmental control
c. Medical gas and medical vacuum systems
d. Indirect waste piping including refrigeration and air conditioning drainage
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:45 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:48 AM
9. What civilization had the most extensive plumbing system аvailable in civilization up to that time?
a. Roman Empire
b. Ancient Greeks
c. Ottoman Empire
d. Ancient Babylonians
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:51 AM
10. The Latin word “plumbum” means:
a. Plumbing
b. Plumber
c. Worker
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d. Lead
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:52 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:54 AM
11. What is frequently cited as the cause of disease epidemics of the Middle Ages?
a. Mass urbanization
b. Lack of plumbing systems
c. Agricultural run-off
d. Crowding due to population growth
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 2:55 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 2:57 AM
12. Рlumbing systems began to be developed in the United States in the:
a. 1850s
b. 1860s
c. 1870s
d. 1880s
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Definition of Plumbing
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: P101.PHCC.25.01.01 - Define plumbing and describe its significance and impact on world
history.
DATE CREATED: 2/27/2024 6:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/27/2024 6:18 AM
13. Potable water is:
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