Virginia Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Virginia Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Virginia Journeyman Plumber exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 13 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 Virginia Journeyman Plumber Vocabulary Game
Standards of practice
Standards of conduct
Renewal and reinstatement
Definitions
Qualification for licensure
Board remedies
Sanitary piping
Water supply
Backflow prevention
Rainwater disposal
Plumbing fixtures
General regulations
Interceptors
Sources for these terms (14)
- 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
- Cross-Connection Control Manual (EPA 816-R-03-002), Appendix F Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water — US EPA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water — US EPA · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2024 International Plumbing Code — Section 504.7 Required pan · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-150 — Adding or deleting trade designations (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-190 — Prohibited acts (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-130 — Reinstatement (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-10 — Definitions (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-39 — Qualifications for examination approval (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 18VAC50-30-185 — Grounds for disciplinary action (Virginia Administrative Code) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2021 International Plumbing Code — Chapter 2 Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 2021 International Plumbing Code — Section 1108.1 Secondary (emergency overflow) drains or scuppers · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the VA Plumber Exam
Virginia's journeyman plumber examination is delivered by PSI after Board for Contractors approval. The current open-book examination contains 80 items, allows 210 minutes and requires 60 correct answers. Technical questions use the 2021 International Plumbing Code together with Virginia's adopted plumbing-code framework and amendments.
Exam sponsor: Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR), with testing delivered by PSI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
210 minutes (3.5 hours)
Passing Score
75% (60 of 80)
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by Virginia DPOR or PSI. 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 VA 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 VA Plumber vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 VA 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 VA Plumber terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR), with testing delivered by PSI content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the current Virginia journeyman plumber exam format?
The July 23, 2026 PSI Candidate Information Bulletin lists 80 items, 210 minutes and a passing score of 60 correct answers (75%).
What plumbing code does the Virginia exam use?
The current PSI bulletin lists the 2021 International Plumbing Code. In practice, candidates should also understand the Virginia Plumbing Code and its state amendments and should use only references allowed by the current bulletin.