Georgia Plumbing Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

What is the purpose of a water meter in a building's water supply system?

Accepted Answer

To measure the volume of water consumed for billing and usage tracking

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To heat incoming water before it reaches fixtures

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To filter sediment out of the water supply

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To prevent backflow into the municipal main

Question 2

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 3

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 4

Which board oversees plumber licensing in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

The State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers

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The Georgia Real Estate Commission

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The Georgia Professional Standards Commission

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The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire

Question 5

What is the purpose of an expansion tank on a closed water heating system?

Accepted Answer

To absorb the increased volume of water as it heats and expands, preventing excess pressure buildup

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To store additional cold water for peak demand

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To filter sediment out of the hot water supply

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To reduce the temperature of water leaving the heater

Question 6

Does Georgia offer license reciprocity for Master or Journeyman Plumbers licensed in other states?

Accepted Answer

No, Georgia does not have reciprocity with any other state for Master or Journeyman Plumbers

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Yes, with every state that also licenses plumbers

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Yes, but only with states that border Georgia

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Reciprocity applies automatically after 6 months of Georgia residency

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Why do plumbing codes typically require different pipe materials to be rated for their intended use, such as potable water versus drainage?

Accepted Answer

Because materials must resist the specific pressures, temperatures, and chemical exposure of their application to remain safe and durable

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Because all pipe materials perform identically regardless of use

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Because cost is the only factor in material approval

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Because codes do not actually regulate pipe materials

Question 10

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