MPG MGL 142 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Every Master plumber/ Gas fitter who employs any person to work as a journeyman or
apprentice who has not been licensed, and every person so licensed violating sections
one to fifteen, shall be punished by a fine ___________________ - Answer-Not
exceeding $100
What is the definition of an apprentice plumber? - Answer-A person who is learning and
working at the business of plumbing under the direct supervision of a master plumber or
journeyman plumber.
Who determines the fees of the corporate license or certificate of partnerships? -
Answer-Commissioner of Administration
A person may be employed as an apprentice plumber by only whom? - Answer-Master
Plumber
On a horizontal water heater tank, what is the maximum distance the T&P valve can be
from the top of the tank? - Answer-6"
Inspectors of plumbing & Gas fitting shall complete a minimum of how many hours of
Continuing Education per year? - Answer-12/year
The solder on a hot water tank that melts below _______________ shall not be used to
hold the tank together. - Answer-700 F
A hot water heater that's stored under pressure of more 15 lbs per square inch, must be
tested by at least _____________________ PSI - Answer-200 PSI
When forming a partnership in a corporation form, what requirement would be
necessary to all parties involved? - Answer-One party must hold the corporation license
Both parties must be licensed as masters.
Where on a water heater is a vacuum relief valve located? - Answer-Above the top of
the tank
On a vertical water heater tank, what is the maximum distance the T&P valve can be
from the top of the tank? - Answer-12"
The actual capacity of a hot water tank shall be within ________________ of the
capacity stamped on the tank. - Answer-7.5%
What does a T&P stand for? - Answer-Temperature & Pressure (Relief Valve)
ANSWERS
Every Master plumber/ Gas fitter who employs any person to work as a journeyman or
apprentice who has not been licensed, and every person so licensed violating sections
one to fifteen, shall be punished by a fine ___________________ - Answer-Not
exceeding $100
What is the definition of an apprentice plumber? - Answer-A person who is learning and
working at the business of plumbing under the direct supervision of a master plumber or
journeyman plumber.
Who determines the fees of the corporate license or certificate of partnerships? -
Answer-Commissioner of Administration
A person may be employed as an apprentice plumber by only whom? - Answer-Master
Plumber
On a horizontal water heater tank, what is the maximum distance the T&P valve can be
from the top of the tank? - Answer-6"
Inspectors of plumbing & Gas fitting shall complete a minimum of how many hours of
Continuing Education per year? - Answer-12/year
The solder on a hot water tank that melts below _______________ shall not be used to
hold the tank together. - Answer-700 F
A hot water heater that's stored under pressure of more 15 lbs per square inch, must be
tested by at least _____________________ PSI - Answer-200 PSI
When forming a partnership in a corporation form, what requirement would be
necessary to all parties involved? - Answer-One party must hold the corporation license
Both parties must be licensed as masters.
Where on a water heater is a vacuum relief valve located? - Answer-Above the top of
the tank
On a vertical water heater tank, what is the maximum distance the T&P valve can be
from the top of the tank? - Answer-12"
The actual capacity of a hot water tank shall be within ________________ of the
capacity stamped on the tank. - Answer-7.5%
What does a T&P stand for? - Answer-Temperature & Pressure (Relief Valve)
