Illinois Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Illinois Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 20 Illinois Journeyman Plumber terms across 6 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 Illinois Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
General provisions
Sanitary piping
Plumbing fixtures
Air circulation
Potable distribution
Inspection and testing
Sources for these terms (1)
- Illinois Plumbing Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 890 (current entire Part) · Source checked 2026-11-06
About the IL Plumber Exam
Illinois journeyman plumber exam is state-administered by IDPH. Unique 3-part format: written knowledge, drawing interpretation, and practical skills. Based on the Illinois State Plumbing Code (SPC). Requires 75% average with minimum 61% on each section.
Exam sponsor: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Varies by section
Passing Score
75% average (min 61 each section)
Reported exam pass rate: ~50-60%. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IL 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 IL Plumber vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 20 IL 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 IL Plumber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) 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 Illinois use for the plumber exam?
Illinois uses its own Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890), not the IPC or UPC. The knowledge assessment is based on it and covers drainage, venting, water supply, fixtures, materials, and inspections and tests; the code has no gas piping section.
Who administers the Illinois plumber exam?
The Illinois Department of Public Health gives the exam with the State Board of Plumbing Examiners. IDPH schedules an exam at least once every three months and sets the dates and locations.