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RHODE ISLAND MASTER
PIPEFITTER EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Welder will get full penetration of first pass. - ANSWER-Full
penetration of first pass
What is the purpose of the 1/8" root spacing on butt weld
fitting? - ANSWER-1/8" root spacing
What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece elbow? -
ANSWER-22 1/2 degrees
Change the range of variable type. - ANSWER-Purpose of a
transformer
Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a larger
size pump? - ANSWER-Smaller size pipe with larger pump
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A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation from
damage. - ANSWER-Pipe saddle
At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used? - ANSWER-AC/DC
Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow. -
ANSWER-Weld reducing fittings
1.41 x run. - ANSWER-Formula for 45% offset
To prevent a boiler from draining out. - ANSWER-Purpose of a
Hartford Loop
False - Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat. - ANSWER-Turbulence in a heat exchanger
Gate Valve. - ANSWER-Proper valve in drain line
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False - A flared joint and a compression joint are the same. -
ANSWER-Flared joint and compression joint
Thermocouple. - ANSWER-Safety valve in gas system
High Pressure - In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
over threaded pipe? - ANSWER-Welded pipe vs threaded pipe
1 1/2 the diameter. - ANSWER-Measurement of STD (long
Radius) 90 degree weld elbow
Diameter X 3.14. - ANSWER-Circumference of a pipe
1/16. - ANSWER-Space from end of pipe to shoulder of socket
weld fitting
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Feed water side against bottom of seat. - ANSWER-Globe
valve in feed water system
Too much heat/wrong polarity. - ANSWER-Excessive weld
spatter
Protect insulation. - ANSWER-Saddle installed on a pipe
Top of Boiler. - ANSWER-Pressure gauge on a boiler
What is between pressure gauge and piping? - ANSWER-
Siphon
True - When threading a pipe the pipe should be reamed before
threading is started. - ANSWER-Reaming pipe before threading
True - The O.D. of pipe stands for outside diameter and the I.D.
stands for inside diameter. - ANSWER-O.D. and I.D. of pipe
RHODE ISLAND MASTER
PIPEFITTER EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Welder will get full penetration of first pass. - ANSWER-Full
penetration of first pass
What is the purpose of the 1/8" root spacing on butt weld
fitting? - ANSWER-1/8" root spacing
What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece elbow? -
ANSWER-22 1/2 degrees
Change the range of variable type. - ANSWER-Purpose of a
transformer
Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a larger
size pump? - ANSWER-Smaller size pipe with larger pump
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A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation from
damage. - ANSWER-Pipe saddle
At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used? - ANSWER-AC/DC
Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow. -
ANSWER-Weld reducing fittings
1.41 x run. - ANSWER-Formula for 45% offset
To prevent a boiler from draining out. - ANSWER-Purpose of a
Hartford Loop
False - Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat. - ANSWER-Turbulence in a heat exchanger
Gate Valve. - ANSWER-Proper valve in drain line
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False - A flared joint and a compression joint are the same. -
ANSWER-Flared joint and compression joint
Thermocouple. - ANSWER-Safety valve in gas system
High Pressure - In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
over threaded pipe? - ANSWER-Welded pipe vs threaded pipe
1 1/2 the diameter. - ANSWER-Measurement of STD (long
Radius) 90 degree weld elbow
Diameter X 3.14. - ANSWER-Circumference of a pipe
1/16. - ANSWER-Space from end of pipe to shoulder of socket
weld fitting
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Feed water side against bottom of seat. - ANSWER-Globe
valve in feed water system
Too much heat/wrong polarity. - ANSWER-Excessive weld
spatter
Protect insulation. - ANSWER-Saddle installed on a pipe
Top of Boiler. - ANSWER-Pressure gauge on a boiler
What is between pressure gauge and piping? - ANSWER-
Siphon
True - When threading a pipe the pipe should be reamed before
threading is started. - ANSWER-Reaming pipe before threading
True - The O.D. of pipe stands for outside diameter and the I.D.
stands for inside diameter. - ANSWER-O.D. and I.D. of pipe
