Georgia Plumbing Practice Test (Free)

Question 1

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 2

Which license type allows an individual to legally own and operate a plumbing business in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Master Plumber

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Journeyman Plumber

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Any licensed plumber, journeyman or master

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A plumbing license is not required to operate a plumbing business in Georgia

Question 3

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

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 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

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 9

What is the primary purpose of a water supply system's pressure-reducing valve (PRV)?

Accepted Answer

To lower incoming municipal water pressure to a safe level for the building's plumbing fixtures

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To increase water pressure for upper-floor fixtures

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To remove dissolved minerals from the water supply

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To prevent backflow from the building into the public main

Question 10

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