MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #28 – PLUMBING

WRITTEN EXAM - 100 QUESTIONS

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

37% Plumbing and Gas Codes and Laws

21 % Plumbing Related Mathematics

13 % Related Science

18 % Industry Knowledge

5 % Blueprint Knowledge

6 % Safety

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS FUEL, GAS AND PLUMBING CODE

Published by The Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State

BUILDING TRADES PRINT READING-Part 3

Published by American Technical Publishers

ISBN 0-8269-0455-6

OSHA REGULATIONS (Safety)

MODERN PLUMBING, Blankenbaker, Keith E.

Published by Goodheart-Willcox Co.

ISBN 1-59070-350-2

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MATHEMATICS FOR PLUMBERS AND PIPERFITTERS, 5^th Edition

Published by Delmar Publishers

ISBN 0-8273-7061-X

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.

The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:

What is the total pressure on a 4" diameter test plug in a stack with a head of 20 feet?

a. 58 lbs.

b. 75 lbs.

c. 97 lbs.

* d. 109 lbs.

When working in a trench which is four or more feet in depth, a ladder or steps shall be provided and located so as to require no more than ______________ fee of lateral travel.

a. 5

* b. 25

c. 50

d. 75

* indicates correct answer

THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.

UPDATED: 7/2008

MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #28 – PLUMBING

PERFORMANCE EXAM

TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

33 1/3% PVC-PROJECT

-Construct a basic plumbing installation using

1 ½" PVC pipe and fittings, showing all math.

33 1/3% NO-HUB CAST IRON PROJECT

-Construct a basic piping installation using 2"

pipe and fittings with Tyler No Hub couplings,

showing all math.

33 1/3% COPPER TUBING PROJECT

-Construct a ½" copper tubing project using ½"

copper tubing and 95/5 solder, showing all math.

GRADING CRITERIA FOR ABOVE PROJECTS:

MEASUREMENT ACCURACY	TEST
ALIGNMENT	TIME
NEATNESS	SAFETY
MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATION	STOCK LIST

ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE PLUMBING PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK CLOTHES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

CANDIDATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING THE FOLLOWING:

Six-foot Rule or Tape Measure

Pocket Knife or Reamer for 1 ½ " PVC

Pencil

Safety Glasses

SAFETY SHOES MUST BE WORN.

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS

ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.

UPDATED: 7/2008