RHODE ISLAND MASTER
PIPEFITTER EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Steam Press - ANSWERS-What forces act upon an inverted bucket
trap?
Float Trap, Inverted Bucket, Thermal - ANSWERS-Three most
common types of traps:
Cock - ANSWERS-What type of valve has the largest pressure drop?
Long Radius Elbows - ANSWERS-What has the best effect of
reducing friction in a piping system?
1/4 - ANSWERS-How many turns are required to get a ball valve
from fully open to fully closed?
False - ANSWERS-A check valve is not needed between city water
and a heating system.
True - ANSWERS-A larger pump may be used instead of increasing
pipe size.
, 22 1/2 degrees - ANSWERS-For a 3 piece 90 degree elbow what
angle are the pieces cut?
Yes - ANSWERS-Can a smaller pipe be used if a larger pump is used?
False - ANSWERS-If city water is connected to a chilled water
system you do not need a backflow preventer.
Welded - ANSWERS-What is preferred in a high pressure gas
system?
Two Hole - ANSWERS-How do you install a flange properly?
Take Out - ANSWERS-What is the distance between a socket fitting
and the end of a pipe?
Gate Valve - ANSWERS-What type of valve would you use on a
steam drain line?
Dielectric Fittings - ANSWERS-What do you use between different
piping material?
Safety Relief Valve - ANSWERS-What type of safety device is used
on hot water boilers?
PIPEFITTER EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Steam Press - ANSWERS-What forces act upon an inverted bucket
trap?
Float Trap, Inverted Bucket, Thermal - ANSWERS-Three most
common types of traps:
Cock - ANSWERS-What type of valve has the largest pressure drop?
Long Radius Elbows - ANSWERS-What has the best effect of
reducing friction in a piping system?
1/4 - ANSWERS-How many turns are required to get a ball valve
from fully open to fully closed?
False - ANSWERS-A check valve is not needed between city water
and a heating system.
True - ANSWERS-A larger pump may be used instead of increasing
pipe size.
, 22 1/2 degrees - ANSWERS-For a 3 piece 90 degree elbow what
angle are the pieces cut?
Yes - ANSWERS-Can a smaller pipe be used if a larger pump is used?
False - ANSWERS-If city water is connected to a chilled water
system you do not need a backflow preventer.
Welded - ANSWERS-What is preferred in a high pressure gas
system?
Two Hole - ANSWERS-How do you install a flange properly?
Take Out - ANSWERS-What is the distance between a socket fitting
and the end of a pipe?
Gate Valve - ANSWERS-What type of valve would you use on a
steam drain line?
Dielectric Fittings - ANSWERS-What do you use between different
piping material?
Safety Relief Valve - ANSWERS-What type of safety device is used
on hot water boilers?
