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Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited Practice Exam — 100 Questions with Answers
Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Texas agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing plumbing licenses?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
B. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
D. Texas Department of Health
Answer: B. The TSBPE regulates plumbing licenses, sets examination standards, and enforces
plumbing laws under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1301 .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited License in
Texas?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21
Answer: C. The minimum age is 18 years old .
3. How many hours of approved training are required before taking the Tradesman
Plumber-Limited exam?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: B. Applicants must complete 24 hours of Board-approved classroom training in
health and safety, plumbing codes, and water conservation .
4. How many hours of experience are required to qualify for the Tradesman Plumber-
Limited exam?
A. 2,000 hours
B. 3,000 hours
C. 4,000 hours
D. 6,000 hours
Answer: C. An apprentice must have at least 4,000 hours of experience working under a
licensed plumber and general supervision of an RMP .
5. What is the scope of work permitted for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder?
A. Any residential or commercial structure
B. One- and two-family dwellings only
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C. Commercial buildings under 3 stories
D. All plumbing work without supervision
Answer: B. The license is restricted to one- and two-family dwellings (and multifamily
dwellings under RMP supervision) .
6. How often must a Tradesman-Limited licensee complete Continuing Professional
Education (CPE)?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 12 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 36 months
Answer: C. Texas requires 24-month renewal cycles .
7. How many CPE hours must a Texas Tradesman-Limited plumber complete every two
years?
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 30 hours
Answer: B. The TSBPE requires 12 CPE hours for license renewal within each two-year cycle .
8. Who must supervise a Tradesman Plumber-Limited in Texas?
A. A Journeyman Plumber
B. A Responsible Master Plumber
C. An Apprentice Plumber
D. A General Contractor
Answer: B. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited works under the general supervision of a
Responsible Master Plumber .
9. What is the primary scope of work for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder?
A. Allows installation of all plumbing systems in any building type
B. Permits repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing plumbing
C. Authorizes design of new plumbing layouts
D. Grants the ability to perform gas piping work independently
Answer: B. The license permits construction, installation, repair, service, or renovation of
plumbing for one- and two-family dwellings under RMP supervision .
10. Direct supervision of an apprentice by a Tradesman Plumber-Limited requires the
licensee to be present within what distance of the work site?
A. 10 feet
B. 25 feet
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C. 50 feet
D. No specific distance, only on-site
Answer: B. Direct supervision requires the licensee to be present within 25 feet of the work
site .
11. How many days does a licensee have to notify TSBPE of a change in sponsoring
Responsible Master Plumber?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: C. Texas regulations require notification within 30 days of any change in
employment status, address, or sponsoring master plumber .
12. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder may directly supervise a Plumber's
Apprentice on job sites for which type of occupancy?
A. Commercial buildings only
B. One- and two-family dwellings
C. Industrial facilities only
D. All occupancy types
Answer: B. A Tradesman may directly supervise an apprentice on job sites for one- and two-
family dwellings .
13. What is the maximum administrative penalty the TSBPE can assess per violation, per
day, for unlicensed plumbing work?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Answer: C. Under Texas Occupations Code Section 1301.502, the board can levy fines up to
$5,000 per day for each separate unlicensed plumbing violation .
14. Which license type is required to perform plumbing work on commercial buildings?
A. Tradesman Plumber-Limited
B. Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber
C. Apprentice Plumber
D. No license required
Answer: B. The Tradesman-Limited license is restricted to residential (one- and two-family)
work. Commercial work requires Journeyman or Master Plumber licensure .
Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited Practice Exam — 100 Questions with Answers
Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1–20)
1. Which Texas agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing plumbing licenses?
A. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
B. Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
D. Texas Department of Health
Answer: B. The TSBPE regulates plumbing licenses, sets examination standards, and enforces
plumbing laws under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1301 .
2. What is the minimum age requirement for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited License in
Texas?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21
Answer: C. The minimum age is 18 years old .
3. How many hours of approved training are required before taking the Tradesman
Plumber-Limited exam?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Answer: B. Applicants must complete 24 hours of Board-approved classroom training in
health and safety, plumbing codes, and water conservation .
4. How many hours of experience are required to qualify for the Tradesman Plumber-
Limited exam?
A. 2,000 hours
B. 3,000 hours
C. 4,000 hours
D. 6,000 hours
Answer: C. An apprentice must have at least 4,000 hours of experience working under a
licensed plumber and general supervision of an RMP .
5. What is the scope of work permitted for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder?
A. Any residential or commercial structure
B. One- and two-family dwellings only
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C. Commercial buildings under 3 stories
D. All plumbing work without supervision
Answer: B. The license is restricted to one- and two-family dwellings (and multifamily
dwellings under RMP supervision) .
6. How often must a Tradesman-Limited licensee complete Continuing Professional
Education (CPE)?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 12 months
C. Every 24 months
D. Every 36 months
Answer: C. Texas requires 24-month renewal cycles .
7. How many CPE hours must a Texas Tradesman-Limited plumber complete every two
years?
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
D. 30 hours
Answer: B. The TSBPE requires 12 CPE hours for license renewal within each two-year cycle .
8. Who must supervise a Tradesman Plumber-Limited in Texas?
A. A Journeyman Plumber
B. A Responsible Master Plumber
C. An Apprentice Plumber
D. A General Contractor
Answer: B. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited works under the general supervision of a
Responsible Master Plumber .
9. What is the primary scope of work for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder?
A. Allows installation of all plumbing systems in any building type
B. Permits repair, maintenance, and replacement of existing plumbing
C. Authorizes design of new plumbing layouts
D. Grants the ability to perform gas piping work independently
Answer: B. The license permits construction, installation, repair, service, or renovation of
plumbing for one- and two-family dwellings under RMP supervision .
10. Direct supervision of an apprentice by a Tradesman Plumber-Limited requires the
licensee to be present within what distance of the work site?
A. 10 feet
B. 25 feet
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C. 50 feet
D. No specific distance, only on-site
Answer: B. Direct supervision requires the licensee to be present within 25 feet of the work
site .
11. How many days does a licensee have to notify TSBPE of a change in sponsoring
Responsible Master Plumber?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: C. Texas regulations require notification within 30 days of any change in
employment status, address, or sponsoring master plumber .
12. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder may directly supervise a Plumber's
Apprentice on job sites for which type of occupancy?
A. Commercial buildings only
B. One- and two-family dwellings
C. Industrial facilities only
D. All occupancy types
Answer: B. A Tradesman may directly supervise an apprentice on job sites for one- and two-
family dwellings .
13. What is the maximum administrative penalty the TSBPE can assess per violation, per
day, for unlicensed plumbing work?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. $10,000
Answer: C. Under Texas Occupations Code Section 1301.502, the board can levy fines up to
$5,000 per day for each separate unlicensed plumbing violation .
14. Which license type is required to perform plumbing work on commercial buildings?
A. Tradesman Plumber-Limited
B. Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber
C. Apprentice Plumber
D. No license required
Answer: B. The Tradesman-Limited license is restricted to residential (one- and two-family)
work. Commercial work requires Journeyman or Master Plumber licensure .
