Question 1

A 240-volt water heater has only one wire supplying 240 volts to the water heater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Refer to manufacturer information to assist in repair diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

To safely troubleshoot an electric water heater,the plumber must have a basic understanding of electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A plumber must be qualified and possibly licensed to work with certain aspects of a plumbing system,including electricity and gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
-A unit of measure describing the resistance of flow of electrical current.

Accepted Answer

A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm 
A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm

Question 6

What are two methods for checking the toilet tank flapper for a leak?

Accepted Answer

Two common methods for checking the flap

Question 7

The heating element of a water heater is threaded or bolted to the tank.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
-A check valve device installed at the bottom of a vertical drop pipe in a well serving an aboveground pump to ensure water remains in the pipe after a pumping cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm 
A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm

Question 9

A well pump pressure switch controls the _______________ function of a well pump.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A well pump pressure switch controls the...

Question 10

A defective tank flapper on a toilet can cause water to slowly enter the toilet bowl during a non-use period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
-A measure of electrical power or the true power in a circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm 
A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm

Question 12

Most circuit breakers serving a residential non-simultaneous water heater have minimum rating of _____ amps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most circuit breakers serving a residential non-simultaneous...

Question 13

After reconnecting a gas piping system,a _________________________ test must be performed before igniting any burners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After reconnecting a gas piping system,a _________________________...

Question 14

All states dictate the minimum warranty period of an installation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
-A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm 
A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm

Question 16

Many pump installations are performed by a licensed well contractor and not by a plumber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Troubleshooting well pumps must be performed by a qualified individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A plumber must have an ______________________________ meter to troubleshoot an electric water heater.

Accepted Answer

electrical

Question 19

Troubleshooting gas and electric water heaters can be performed by anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the following terms:
-A safety device of a water heater that disconnects an energy source when water temperatures approach unsafe temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm 
A) Heating element 
B) Volt 
C) Circuit 
D) Circuit breaker 
E) High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm

A 240-volt water heater has only one wire supplying 240 volts to the water heater.

Refer to manufacturer information to assist in repair diagnosis.

To safely troubleshoot an electric water heater,the plumber must have a basic understanding of electricity.

A plumber must be qualified and possibly licensed to work with certain aspects of a plumbing system,including electricity and gas.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A unit of measure describing the resistance of flow of electrical current.

What are two methods for checking the toilet tank flapper for a leak?

The heating element of a water heater is threaded or bolted to the tank.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A check valve device installed at the bottom of a vertical drop pipe in a well serving an aboveground pump to ensure water remains in the pipe after a pumping cycle.

A well pump pressure switch controls the _______________ function of a well pump.

A defective tank flapper on a toilet can cause water to slowly enter the toilet bowl during a non-use period.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A measure of electrical power or the true power in a circuit.

Most circuit breakers serving a residential non-simultaneous water heater have minimum rating of _____ amps.

After reconnecting a gas piping system,a _________________________ test must be performed before igniting any burners.

All states dictate the minimum warranty period of an installation.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.

Many pump installations are performed by a licensed well contractor and not by a plumber.

Troubleshooting well pumps must be performed by a qualified individual.

A plumber must have an ______________________________ meter to troubleshoot an electric water heater.

Troubleshooting gas and electric water heaters can be performed by anyone.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A safety device of a water heater that disconnects an energy source when water temperatures approach unsafe temperatures.

Plumbers Toolbox

Power Tools

Types of Pipe

Fittings

Valves and Devices

Fixtures

Faucets and Drain Assemblies

Plumbing Equipment and Appliances

Blueprint Reading and Drafting

Material Organization and Layout

Water Service Installation

Water Distribution Installation

Drainage,waste,and Vent Segments and Sizing

Drainage,waste,and Vent Installation

Fixture and Equipment Installation

Hydronic Heat

Filters

Exam 16: Plumbing Repairs and Troubleshooting

A 240-volt water heater has only one wire supplying 240 volts to the water heater.

Refer to manufacturer information to assist in repair diagnosis.

To safely troubleshoot an electric water heater,the plumber must have a basic understanding of electricity.

A plumber must be qualified and possibly licensed to work with certain aspects of a plumbing system,including electricity and gas.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A unit of measure describing the resistance of flow of electrical current.

What are two methods for checking the toilet tank flapper for a leak?

The heating element of a water heater is threaded or bolted to the tank.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A check valve device installed at the bottom of a vertical drop pipe in a well serving an aboveground pump to ensure water remains in the pipe after a pumping cycle.

A well pump pressure switch controls the _______________ function of a well pump.

A defective tank flapper on a toilet can cause water to slowly enter the toilet bowl during a non-use period.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A measure of electrical power or the true power in a circuit.

Most circuit breakers serving a residential non-simultaneous water heater have minimum rating of _____ amps.

After reconnecting a gas piping system,a _________________________ test must be performed before igniting any burners.

All states dictate the minimum warranty period of an installation.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.

Many pump installations are performed by a licensed well contractor and not by a plumber.

Troubleshooting well pumps must be performed by a qualified individual.

A plumber must have an ______________________________ meter to troubleshoot an electric water heater.

Troubleshooting gas and electric water heaters can be performed by anyone.

MATCHING Match the following terms: -A safety device of a water heater that disconnects an energy source when water temperatures approach unsafe temperatures.

Plumbers Toolbox

Power Tools

Types of Pipe

Fittings

Valves and Devices

Fixtures

Faucets and Drain Assemblies

Plumbing Equipment and Appliances

Blueprint Reading and Drafting

Material Organization and Layout

Water Service Installation

Water Distribution Installation

Drainage,waste,and Vent Segments and Sizing

Drainage,waste,and Vent Installation

Fixture and Equipment Installation

Hydronic Heat

Filters