Texas Plumber (TSBPE) Practice Test
Reviewed by Carlos Aldaba, CBO, Certified Building Official (ICC), Building Code & Permitting Consultant ·
Free questions on the Texas Plumbing License Law topics, Board rules and TSBPE exam process. These do not test plumbing code content.
Adaptive Practice Test
15–20 Questions Drawn From 171
Every attempt is a new test: questions are drawn at random and the answer order is shuffled. Score 80% or more and your next test moves up a level; score under 50% and it eases back. Your level is saved only in this browser.
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Texas Plumber (TSBPE) Full Mock Exam
How This Practice Test Works
- Each attempt draws 15–20 questions at random from our pool of 171 and shuffles the answer order. Score 80% or more and the next test moves up a difficulty level; under 50% and it eases back.
- After every answer you see an explanation and the TSBPE reference behind it.
- We use 70% as a practice target. TSBPE fails any part scored 69.9 or less, so you need 70 on each part. Aim for 80% or better here.
- There is no sign-up. Your level is saved only in this browser.
These are original questions written by our editorial team from the published TSBPE. They are not real exam questions. Questions follow TSBPE rule and document text, not the actual exam.
What the Question Pool Covers
Every question cites the rule behind its answer. Counting those references shows where the pool puts its weight:
| Reference | Questions |
|---|---|
| TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course | 14 |
| TSBPE Computer-Based Testing FAQ | 11 |
| TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Application | 7 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(37)(B) | 2 |
| 22 TAC §363.21 | 2 |
| 22 TAC §367.5(a) | 2 |
| 22 TAC §367.10(a) | 2 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(C) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(2)(A) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(A) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(B) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(2)(J) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(1)(L) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(2)(F) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(A)(iii) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(C) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(G) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(H) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(2)(D) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(c)(5) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(c)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(B) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.6(b)(4)(A)(ii) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(41) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(47) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(52) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(45) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(44) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(56) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(40) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(25)(D) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(50) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §361.1(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(a)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(d)(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(d)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(f)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(f)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(d)(5) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(b)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(d) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(e)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(f)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(f)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(f)(2)(B) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(1)(B) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(1)(E)(vi) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(2)(C) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(2)(H)(ii) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(2)(F)(i) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(2)(K) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.5(g)(2)(L) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.4(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.4(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.6(a)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.6(a)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.6(a)(1)(A) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.6(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.7 | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.8(a)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.12(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.13(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.14(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.2(c)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.15(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.15(i)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.15(i)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.15(f) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.17(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.17(c)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.17(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.17(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.19(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.19(b)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.20 | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(a)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(a)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(a)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(b)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(b)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.22(b)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.23(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §363.18(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(b)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(b)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(b)(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(d)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(i)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(j) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(k) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(l) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(f) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(g)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.1(g)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.5(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.5(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.8(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.14(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.14(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.14(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.15(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.15(d)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.15(d)(8) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.22(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.22(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.22(i)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.23(2)(C) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.25(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.25(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §365.24(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(a)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(a)(2)(B) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(c)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(c)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(d) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.2(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.3(a)(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.3(c)(1) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.4(e) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.5(c)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.6(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.6(b) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.7(b)(2) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.8(b)(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.8(c)(3)(A) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.8(d)(2)(A) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.9(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.10(b)(3) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.10(c)(4) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.12(a) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.12(c) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.11(f) | 1 |
| 22 TAC §367.13(a) | 1 |
Sample Questions With Worked Answers
A few questions from the pool with the answer and explanation, so you can see the style before you start.
How many multiple-choice questions are on the Journeyman Plumber examination?
Answer: 90. Source text: “ninety (90) written multiple choice questions…”
Reference: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course
Which pipe material is NOT listed for the Journeyman hands-on shop work?
Answer: Galvanized flexible gas connector. Source text: “solvent cemented PVC, soldered copper, brazed copper, threaded steel, and compression band type cast iron…”
Reference: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course
The Journeyman design portion asks you to design a sanitary drainage and vent system for a:
Answer: Two story building with up to 10 common fixtures. Source text: “design of a two story sanitary drainage and vent system of up to 10 common plumbing…”
Reference: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course
A current Tradesman Plumber-Limited licensee taking the Journeyman exam:
Answer: Takes only the written exam, not the practical parts. Source text: “will be limited to a written examination…”
Reference: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course
For the Journeyman exam, how many of the listed plumbing codes do you need to study?
Answer: Only one of them. Source text: “the individual needs to study only one of the above named codes and not both…”
Reference: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Examination Review Course
How Difficulty Is Spread Across the Pool
Each question is tagged Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced, and each new test favors questions close to your current level that you have not seen yet in this browser. This is how the 171 Texas Plumber (TSBPE) questions divide:
| Level | Questions | Share of Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 20 | 12% |
| Intermediate | 140 | 82% |
| Advanced | 11 | 6% |
Because unseen questions come first, repeated attempts work through the pool rather than repeating the same items. Note the reference on every miss and reread that section before your next attempt.
Study Before You Test
- Texas Plumbing License Guide: TSBPE Journeyman Plumber Exam, Requirements and Renewal
- Texas Plumber (TSBPE) Full Mock Exam
- Journeyman Plumber Exam Prep