Georgia Plumbing Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

What additional certification can a licensed Georgia plumber pursue to work on medical gas piping systems?

Accepted Answer

A separate Medical Gas Piping certification add-on

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A real estate broker license

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An EPA Section 608 certification

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No additional certification exists for this work

Question 2

What is the purpose of a cleanout in a drainage system?

Accepted Answer

To provide access for clearing clogs or inspecting the pipe interior

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To add fresh water to the drain line

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To vent sewer gas directly into the building

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To reduce the diameter of the drain pipe

Question 3

What is the difference between a Master Plumber Class I and Class II license in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Class I is restricted to certain residential and smaller commercial structures, while Class II is non-restricted

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Class I allows unlimited commercial work and Class II does not

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Class I and Class II have identical scopes of work

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Class II is only available to Journeyman Plumbers, not Master Plumbers

Question 4

What does water hammer refer to in a plumbing system?

Accepted Answer

A pressure surge and banging noise caused by suddenly stopping flowing water

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The sound of a water heater's burner igniting

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Normal vibration from a properly sized pump

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The gradual buildup of mineral scale in pipes

Question 5

What is the purpose of a backflow prevention device in a potable water system?

Accepted Answer

To prevent contaminated water from flowing backward into the clean water supply

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To increase the flow rate of water through the pipe

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To heat water before it reaches fixtures

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To reduce noise in the supply piping

Question 6

What is the general purpose of a plumbing code, such as a state's adopted plumbing code?

Accepted Answer

To establish minimum standards for safe design, installation, and materials in plumbing systems

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To set the retail price of plumbing fixtures

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To regulate real estate transactions involving buildings with plumbing

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To license electricians who work near plumbing systems

Question 7

What generally happens after a plumbing exam candidate in Georgia fails the licensing exam twice?

Accepted Answer

A board-approved review course is generally required before the candidate may retest

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The candidate is permanently barred from retesting

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The candidate automatically receives a restricted license

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No additional steps are required before retesting

Question 8

Who administers the plumbing licensing exam for Georgia applicants?

Accepted Answer

PSI

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Pearson VUE

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The Georgia Real Estate Commission

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Sircon

Question 9

What problem can occur if a fixture trap loses its water seal due to negative pressure from inadequate venting?

Accepted Answer

Sewer gas can enter the building through the fixture drain

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The fixture will drain faster than normal with no downside

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The water supply pressure to the fixture will increase

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The fixture will stop supplying hot water

Question 10

What is the minimum experience generally required to qualify for a Journeyman Plumber license in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

1 year of experience in plumbing work covered by the Georgia State Plumbing Code

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5 years of experience as a Master Plumber

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No experience, only a passing exam score

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10 years of documented commercial plumbing experience