Practice Test 1 & Exam Review Flashcards
Prepare for the IPC exam with practice tests and review questions. (120 cards)
Fill in the blank:
During a shower liner test, the shower liner shall hold water for a period of not less than ______ minutes without evidence of leaking.
15
Which device is for use in backsiphonage situations only?
spill-resistant vacuum breaker assembly
What pipe size is required for a building drain carrying 40 DFU if the pipe has 1/4” per foot slope?
3”
Convert:
10.83’ to feet and fractional inches
10’ 10”
Fill in the blank:
A hub drain acting as an indirect waste receptor shall extend not less than ______ above the floor.
1”
Fill in the blank:
Individual and branch-type air admittance valves shall be located not less than ______ inches above the horizontal branch drain or fixture drain being vented.
4
What is the minimum horizontal hanger spacing for ABS pipe?
4 feet
What is the minimum horizontal hanger spacing for cast-iron pipe?
5 feet
What is the minimum pipe size for a subsoil drain?
4”
Calculate the measurement for O if the spread between pipes is 11” and L is 16”.
See Final Test Figure 8-1
20 9/16”
What is the maximum travel distance to a drinking fountain in a covered mall?
300 feet
What is the fitting that should be installed at point B?
Examine Figure 8-2
3” x 2” Wye
Find the drop if the grade is 1/8” per foot and the run is 20 feet.
2 1/2”
What is the minimum drain size for a bathtub?
1 1/2”
Find the grade of a pipe if the drop is 11 1/4” and the run is 90 feet.
1/8” per foot
Fill in the blank:
When installed in an attic, water heaters shall be provided with a passageway not less than ______ inches in width.
22
Which of the following joints is prohibited?
a. threaded joint
b. caulked joints
c. saddle-type
d. mechanical joint
c. saddle-type
What size of storm drain pipe should be installed for a horizontal roof drain that has a slope of 1/8” per foot and a gallon per minute flow of 300 gpm?
6”
Calculate the measurement for a special case 90 degree offset using 45 degree elbows for M if the spread between pipes is 15”.
See Final Test 1 Figure 8-3
13 13/16”
What is the minimum pipe size for a condensate drain?
3/4”
What is the maximum cubic feet per hour given the following information:
Schedule 40
Metallic Pipe
Natural Gas
Less than 2 psi
0.5 inch w.c.
Developed Length 30 feet
Pipe Size 1/2”
95
Which of the following gas appliances are NOT required to be vented?
a. furnace
b. tank water heater
c. fireplace
d. gas refrigerator
d. gas refrigerator
Fill in the blank:
Vent terminals shall be not less than ______ feet above the top of an opening in the building such as windows, doors or air intakes.
2
What is the vent pipe size for a drainage system serving a 6” stack carrying 450 DFU with a developed length of 50 feet?
4”