Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Gas piping and equipment
Sanitary piping
Isometric analysis
Water supply
Water supply and heaters
Interceptors
Joints and connections
Plumbing fixtures
Board administration
Gas flue systems
Sources for these terms (11)
- 248 CMR 5.00: Amendments to NFPA 54 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Vapor Recovery and Gathering Pipeline Pigging: Lessons Learned from Natural Gas STAR · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 248 CMR 4.00: Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code · Source checked 2026-11-03
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Glossary, Btu · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Chapter 2 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2024), read-only edition · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Cross-Connection Control Manual (EPA 816-R-03-002), Appendix F Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 248 CMR 10.00: Uniform State Plumbing Code · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water — US EPA · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers & Gas Fitters Licensure Candidate Exam Application Information (Candidate Information Bulletin), 10/3/2025 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 248 CMR 3.00: General Provisions Governing the Conduct of Plumbing and Gas Fitting Work Performed in the Commonwealth · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the MA Plumber Exam
Massachusetts journeyman plumber licensing exam administered by PSI for the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Closed-book two-part exam: 80 written items in 160 minutes and 40 practical items in 160 minutes, 70% required on each part. Tests 248 CMR (the Massachusetts-written Uniform State Plumbing Code, 248 CMR 10.00) plus Massachusetts fuel gas rules (NFPA 54 with 248 CMR 5.00 amendments). A Massachusetts journeyman plumber license authorizes both plumbing and fuel gas fitting work.
Exam sponsor: Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (exams by PSI). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
120 questions
Time Limit
160 minutes per part
Passing Score
70% on each part
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by Massachusetts. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MA 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 MA Plumber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 MA 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 MA Plumber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (exams by PSI) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How hard is the Massachusetts journeyman plumber exam?
The exam is a closed-book two-part PSI test covering 248 CMR plumbing and Massachusetts fuel gas rules. Each part requires 70%. Massachusetts does not publish an official pass rate. Candidates who trained on the IPC or UPC must relearn the 248 CMR tables.
What plumbing code does Massachusetts use?
Massachusetts uses 248 CMR 10.00, the Uniform State Plumbing Code, a state-written code; it is neither the International Plumbing Code (IPC) nor the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Fuel gas is tested from NFPA 54 (2012) as amended by 248 CMR 4.00 and 5.00, plus 248 CMR 7.00 for large gas utilization equipment.