Deck 13: Plumbing Codes: Administration and General Requirements

Question 1

Which standard structure/category lists all the applicable standards applying to the new standard?

A)referenced documents
B)terminology
C)requirements
D)materials

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the typical temperature range for tempered water?

A)105 ° F to 120 ° F
B)85 ° F to 110 ° F
C)75 ° F to 100 ° F
D)65 ° F to 95 ° F

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following is the portion of a drainage system that does not drain by gravity into the building sewer?

A)building subdrain
B)branch interval
C)combination waste and vent system
D)cross connection

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is a pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stacks?

A)yoke vent
B)slope
C)trap seal
D)plumbing appurtenance

Question 5

Plumbing codes are always changing to address new technology.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a plumbing code?

A)International Plumbing Code (IPC)
B)Plumbing Standards of North America (PSNA)
C)National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
D)Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

Question 7

Which standards-writing organization would cover sanitary engineering?

A)AHRI
B)CISPI
C)ASSE
D)IAPMO

Question 8

Registered apprentices are individuals learning the trade in programs that are usually:

A)four to five years long
B)three years long
C)seven years long
D)two years long

Question 9

The principle pipe artery to which branches are connected is referred to as what?

A)common vent
B)drainage fixture unit (DFU)
C)main
D)cross connection

Question 10

Which standard structure/category addresses workmanship, dimensions, and tolerances?

A)requirements
B)quality assurance
C)product markings
D)referenced documents

Question 11

The three major plumbing codes are typically updated every five years by a process of strict consensus.

Question 12

What plumbing designation represents the first licensed step?

A)apprentice
B)contractor
C)master
D)journeyman

Question 13

Which standards-writing organization would cover safety equipment?

A)CSA
B)ICC
C)UL
D)ISEA

Question 14

Typical code change updates are divided into how many cycles?

A)three
B)four
C)two
D)five

Question 15

Plumbing codes identify maximum requirements to ensure the health and safety of occupants.