Texas Plumber (TSBPE) Full Mock Exam
Reviewed by Carlos Aldaba, CBO, Certified Building Official (ICC), Building Code & Permitting Consultant ·
Sit a complete timed exam under test-centre conditions. You see no answers until you submit, then you get a score report by section and a full review with explanations.
Exam Format · Practice Format
Before You Begin
The real Journeyman written exam has 90 questions plus practicals, and TSBPE fails any part scored 69.9 or less. This 50-question mock covers the license law, Board rules and exam process, not plumbing code content. The time limit is our own. Source: TSBPE Administrative Rules (22 TAC Part 17).
- The timer starts when you begin and the exam submits itself when time runs out.
- Move freely with Previous, Next or the numbered navigator, and flag any question to come back to.
- No feedback is shown until you submit. Unanswered questions count as wrong.
- Nothing is sent anywhere; the exam runs entirely in your browser.
Exam Format · Practice Format
Before You Begin
The real Journeyman written exam has 90 questions plus practicals, and TSBPE fails any part scored 69.9 or less. This 50-question mock covers the license law, Board rules and exam process, not plumbing code content. The time limit is our own. Source: TSBPE Administrative Rules (22 TAC Part 17).
- The timer starts when you begin and the exam submits itself when time runs out.
- Move freely with Previous, Next or the numbered navigator, and flag any question to come back to.
- No feedback is shown until you submit. Unanswered questions count as wrong.
- Nothing is sent anywhere; the exam runs entirely in your browser.
Texas Plumber (TSBPE) Practice Test
These are original questions written by the Trade Exam Hub editorial team from the cited official sources. They are not real exam questions, and no exam body endorses this site. Full Mock Exams.
What the Texas Plumber Mock Exam Covers
Each attempt draws 50 questions at random from a pool of 171. The pool covers these topics. Your score report breaks your result down the same way, so you can see which areas need more study.
| Topic | Questions in Pool | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 17 | 10% |
| Definitions | 12 | 7% |
| Exams and Eligibility | 56 | 33% |
| Scope, Renewal and CE | 27 | 16% |
| Codes and Conduct | 27 | 16% |
| Exam Process | 32 | 19% |
About 94% of the pool is recall and core-concept questions. The other 6% are harder applied questions, such as scenarios, calculations or details that are easy to confuse.
Editor's Note on the Texas Plumber Exam
The computer-based test is the same length and format as the old written exam, and practicals are scheduled only after you pass it. Source: TSBPE Computer-Based Testing FAQ.
Texas Plumber Mock Exam Pacing Plan
You have 60 minutes for 50 questions, which is about 1.2 minutes per question. Use these checkpoints to stay on pace:
| Checkpoint | Be at or past question | Elapsed time |
|---|---|---|
| First quarter | 13 | 15 min |
| Halfway | 25 | 30 min |
| Three quarters | 38 | 45 min |
If you are behind, flag any question that is taking too long and move on. Leave a few minutes at the end to go back to your flagged questions. Unanswered questions count as wrong, so give an answer to every question before time runs out.
What Score Do You Need?
To pass, you need 35 of 50 correct (70%), so you can miss up to 15 questions. This pass mark comes from the official source cited above. We suggest scoring 10 points above the pass mark on two attempts in a row before you book the real exam, because the pool here is smaller than the official bank.
Sample Texas Plumber Mock Exam Questions
Here are three questions from the pool, with their answers and sources.
Q1. Initial Journeyman Plumber License fee:
- $40 (correct)
- $75
- $300
- $14
Source text: “Journeyman Plumber License--$40…” Reference: 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(C).
Q2. The Plumbing License Law (PLL) is:
- Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code (correct)
- Chapter 53 of the Occupations Code
- Title 30 TAC
- The 2018 UPC
Source text: “Chapter 1301 of the Texas Occupations Code…” Reference: 22 TAC §361.1(41).
Q3. To get any TSBPE license you must be a U.S. citizen or national, or:
- An alien or non-immigrant eligible for licensure by Texas (correct)
- A Texas resident for 5 years
- A union member
- Over 21
Source text: “an alien or non-immigrant eligible for licensure by the State of Texas…” Reference: 22 TAC §363.2(a)(2).
How to Use Your Score Report
- Sort by topic. Start your next study session with any topic where you scored below 70%.
- Read the source. Each answer cites a section or quotes its source text. Read the surrounding passage, not just the answer line.
- Drill, then retest. Use the adaptive practice test on your weak topics. It gives you more of the kinds of questions you miss. Then take this mock again for a new random set.
- Return to the guide. The Texas Plumber guide covers exam fees, scheduling, retake rules and what to bring on test day.
Sources Behind These Questions
Questions in this pool cite these references: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course; TSBPE Computer-Based Testing FAQ; TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Application; 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(C); 22 TAC §361.6(b)(2)(A); 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(A). Each question shows its exact reference when you review your answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Texas Plumber mock exam?
This mock has 50 questions, drawn at random from a pool of 171, so each attempt is different. The count is a practice format, because the official length is not published or our bank covers only part of the exam.
How long do I get, and how fast should I work?
The timer is set to 60 minutes, or about 1.2 minutes per question. Aim to be past question 25 by minute 30.
What score do I need to pass the Texas Plumber mock?
70%, which is 35 of 50 correct. That pass mark comes from the cited official source.
Are these real Texas Plumber exam questions?
No. They are original questions written from the official sources cited in each answer, and no exam body endorses them. Use them to find weak topics, then confirm the details in the source.
Is the Texas Plumber mock exam free?
Yes. There is no login and no sign-up, and the exam runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to us.