Journeyman's Exam Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 |Graded A+

Journeyman's Exam Questions and Answers | Updated 2026 |Graded A+ 1/4" - answer-Threads of drainage fittings shall be tapped as to allow _____ pitch per foot 4 lbs - answer-Lead used for safe pans shall not be less than ________ per square foot Copper Tube, Cast Iron, Stainless steel, ABS, PVC DWV - answer-Name 3 allowable materials for the DWV system "underground" 1-1/4" - 1 dfu's 1-1/2" - 3 dfu's 2" - 4 dfu's 3" 6 dfu's 4" - dfu's - answer-What are the fixture unit values for the following traps Double fixture fitting - answer-What type of fitting is used for continuous waste and venting of lavatories back to back? 1" - answer-Caulk joints for cast iron bell and spigot shall be filled with molten lead to a depth of not less than ________? Wye, Combination Wye w/ 1/8 bend, Long sweep - answer-What type of fitting or fittings can be used to connect horizontal drainage to another horizontal drainage line? - Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a cleat at its upper terminal - Horizontal run more than 100'- Each horizontal change of direction exceeding 135° - Front Main Cleanout - answer-Cleanout locations required by code 100' - answer-Maximum distance a cleanup can be spaced apart 12" 18" - answer-Minimum clearance in front of a cleanup for 2" or less Minimum clearance in front of a cleanup for 2" or more 20' - answer-Underfloor cleanup shall not be located more than _____ from an access door, trap door, or crawl hole Back Water Valve - answer-When plumbing fixtures are installed on a floor level lower than the next upstream manhole cover of the sewer, such drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by a ____________ 20 - answer-Sewage ejectors receiving the discharge of water closets or ruinals shall have a discharge capacity not less than ___ gallons per minute 2" - answer-What is the minimum size discharge pipe for an ejector installed in a single dwelling? 2" - answer-The lowest inlet connected to the ejector pump shall have a clearance of not less than ____ from the high water or starting level of the sump. Yes, with prior approval of the AHJ - answer-Can macerating toilet systems be installed instead of a sewage pump system 3/4" - answer-What is the minimum size discharge pipe for a macerating toilet system 1/4" per foot - answer-What is the minimum pitch required fora 2" horizontal drain?