Iowa Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Iowa Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Iowa Journeyman Plumber exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 10 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Iowa Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Fixtures and Fittings
Water Heaters
Water Supply and Distribution
Sanitary Drainage
Indirect Wastes
Vents
Traps and Interceptors
Storm Drainage
Fuel Gas Piping
General Regulations
Sources for these terms (8)
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Chapter 2 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2024), read-only edition · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 604.9 Water hammer · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 504.7 Required pan · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Cross-Connection Control Manual (EPA 816-R-03-002), Appendix F Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 608.1 General and Table 608.1 · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 912.1 Horizontal wet vent permitted · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 481 IAC Chapter 425, Iowa adoption and amendments of the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (Iowa Legislature) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the IA Plumber Exam
Iowa's Journeyperson Plumber with Gas exam is given by Kirkwood Community College for the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board. It is a 75-question, 3-hour open-book exam based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Iowa amendments, covering general regulations, fixtures, water heaters, water supply, sanitary drainage, indirect wastes, vents, traps and interceptors, storm drainage, and fuel gas piping.
Exam sponsor: Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
75 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
75%
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IA Plumber vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the IA Plumber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 IA Plumber terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the IA Plumber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What code does Iowa use for the plumber exam?
Iowa uses the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Iowa amendments in 481 IAC Chapter 425. The exam covers drainage, venting, water supply, fuel gas piping, and fixture requirements as adopted by the state, and the amendment booklet is an allowed exam reference.
Who administers the Iowa plumber exam?
Kirkwood Community College administers the exam as the approved examination provider of the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board. You first apply to the board, then register and pay the exam fee with Kirkwood.