Iowa Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Iowa Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Iowa Journeyman Plumber terms across 10 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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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 do the IA Plumber vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 IA Plumber terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
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.