TEXAS MASTER PLUMBING EXAM ALL 500
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The _________________________ is the pipe which carries potable water from a
water meter to a building. - ANSWER-building supply
QUESTION: Backflow is defined as - ANSWER-non-potable water or other liquids entering a
potable water system
QUESTION: Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures that discharge into a common
horizontal waste branch is defined as a - ANSWER-battery
QUESTION: Which of the following connects one or more individual vents to a vent stack? -
ANSWER-Branch vent
QUESTION: A combination waste and vent system may be installed on a
_______________________ piping system. - ANSWER-horizontal
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QUESTION: The minimum level at which a vacuum breaker may be installed above the flood
level rim of the device and service is called - ANSWER-the critical level
QUESTION: The "the critical level" is shown on a backflow prevention device by a
_______________ marking. - ANSWER-C-L or C/L
QUESTION: When a backflow prevention device does not bear a "critical level" marking, which
part of the device constitutes the critical level? - ANSWER-Bottom
QUESTION: What is the Critical Level on a backflow device? - ANSWER-Bottom
QUESTION: According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a "cross connection" is defined as -
ANSWER-a connection through which non-potable water may enter a potable water system.
QUESTION: What is the name for the measurement taken along the centerline of a pipe and
fittings? - ANSWER-Developed length
QUESTION: "Existing work" is defined to be a plumbing system or any part thereof which -
ANSWER-has been installed prior to the effective date of the code.
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QUESTION: A pipe which makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees with the horizontal is
considered - ANSWER-horizontal
QUESTION: A horizontal pipe is any pipe or fitting which is installed in a horizontal position or
which makes an angle of less than _________ degrees with the horizontal. - ANSWER-45
QUESTION: What statement is true about industrial waste? - ANSWER-It is free of fecal matter.
QUESTION: The "invert" elevation of a sewer line is the ____________________ of the pipe. -
ANSWER-inside bottom
Q; What degree is used for isometric drawings? - ANSWER-60 degrees
QUESTION: What is the recommended minimum of minutes for chlorine water management? -
ANSWER-20-30 minutes
QUESTION: When you need to repair a single handle lavatory faucet, what needs to be
replaced? - ANSWER-O ring
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QUESTION: Galvanic corrosion of water supply piping can occur where - ANSWER-steel pipe is
joined to a dissimilar metal pipe
QUESTION: Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of the
Code, an authorized representative may enter the premises - ANSWER-at all reasonable times
QUESTION: After completion of work and testing of sewer pipeline, who shall request
inspection? - ANSWER-Supervisor of job at job-site
QUESTION: If the Administrative Authority requests that a new type of material be used on a
project, who pays for the testing of the new material? - ANSWER-Contractor
QUESTION: When plumbing work is inspected and a "notice of correction" is served, how many
days does the contractor have to correct the work? - ANSWER-Within 10 days
QUESTION: What is the vertical distance called that is between the lowest opening of a pipe
fixture or appurtenance that is discharging waste to the overflow level of a fixture? - ANSWER-
Airgap, drainage
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