NHIE Plumbing Practice Test Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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NHIE Plumbing Practice Test
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers


Question: Please refer to the figure to answer this question.
In the figure, the plumbing vent termination is


A. installed with all proper clearances
B. too close to the openable window
C. too close to the property line
D. too close to the wall


Ans: B. too close to the openable window.


Question: A common term for the supply pipes going from the basement
ceiling to the upstairs bathroom is:


A. Verticals
B. Stacks
C. Risers
D. Leaders


Ans: C. risers


Question: Direct connections between potable water piping and sewer-
connected wastes shall:

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A. be protected by a check valve
B. not exist under any condition
C. be provided with anti-siphon valves
D. be protected by trap primers


Ans: B. Not exist under any condition.


Question: If a well pump cycles on and off rapidly, it is an indication that


A. someone is turning a faucet on and off
B. the pressure switch is out of adjustment
C. there is a leak in the well supply pipe
D. the pressure tank is probably water logged


Ans: D. the pressure tank is probably water logged.


Question: The modern MINIMUM size water service pipe to a residence is


A. 1/2 inch
B. 3/4 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1 1/4 inch


Ans: B. 3/4 inch.


Question: Polybutylene (PB) water supply tubing is seen in the house. You
should report that it: