Plumber journeyman exam

The format at a glance

Questions

61, 1 point each

Duration

3 hours

Pass mark

60% (37 out of 61)

Type

Multiple choice

Documents

Open book on the code: Code de construction du Québec, chapitre III, Plomberie (CNP 2020 modifié Québec), provided at the exam; calculator, pencil, eraser and a blank sheet supplied

An open-book exam

The code is provided at the exam: the questions ask you to find the rule in it, read a table and apply it to a stated situation. We cite the code without reproducing its text; to practise, keep your own copy at hand.

The sections of the exam

The weighting is the one in the information sheet. In our simulation, a 61-question version follows the same split: 9, 37 and 15.

• Section 1Open book

  Preparing plumbing work

  Reading drawings, specifications and riser diagrams; choosing and storing pipe, fittings and tools; the jobsite safety rules that apply to plumbing work.

  15% of the exam · 9 questions in the simulation

• Section 2Open book

  Installing and modifying plumbing systems

  Sizing and laying out pipe; openings, hangers and anchors; sanitary and storm drainage, venting, water supply; pressure and leak tests; fixtures and water heaters; connections, start-up, and the modification or shutdown of existing systems.

  60% of the exam · 37 questions in the simulation

• Section 3Open book

  Repair and maintenance of plumbing systems

  Finding the cause of a fault; repairing or replacing pipe and fixtures; cleaning and caring for drainage, storm, reclaimed and process systems; preventive care of fixtures and devices.

  25% of the exam · 15 questions in the simulation

Official source

These facts come from the CCQ information sheet for the plumber trade (read on 17 October 2026). Only the CCQ sets and marks the exam; always check its current sheet.

Test your level first

A short free diagnostic, no account needed, with your result by section.