North Carolina Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the North Carolina Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the North Carolina Journeyman Plumber exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 9 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 North Carolina Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Water supply
Sanitary piping
Air circulation
Backflow prevention
Code administration
Rainwater disposal
Gas piping
Water heating
Sewage disposal
Sources for these terms (11)
- 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
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 912.1 Horizontal wet vent permitted · Source checked 2026-11-03
- North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 2 — Plumbing and Heating Contractors · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 21 NCAC 50 .0402 — Permits (North Carolina Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code — Section 1101.2 Disposal · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code — Chapter 2 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code — Chapter 2 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code — Section 504.4 Relief valve · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Plumbing Code — Section 1101.3 Prohibited drainage · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the NC Plumbing Contractor Exam
North Carolina's plumbing contractor exam is a 4-hour, open-book PSI exam given for the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, plus a 1.5-hour Business and Law exam. Until the 2024 code takes effect, exams use the 2018 North Carolina codes, including the IPC-based North Carolina Plumbing Code, the Fuel Gas Code and the Residential Code.
Exam sponsor: NC Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors (PSI). 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
4 hours + 1.5-hour Business and Law exam
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NC Plumbing Contractor 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 NC Plumbing Contractor vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 NC Plumbing Contractor 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 NC Plumbing Contractor terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NC Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors (PSI) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What plumbing code does North Carolina use?
North Carolina uses the NC State Plumbing Code (NC SPC), which is based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC) with state-specific amendments. IPC study materials are applicable with attention to NC amendments.
Is the NC exam a journeyman or contractor exam?
NC administers a contractor-level plumbing exam through the Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors. This is a higher-level exam that includes business and contracting knowledge in addition to technical plumbing code.