PIPEFITTER EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
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what is the take out of a 10" short radius weld 90 elbow - ANSWER ✔✔-10"
acetylene bottles have fusible link that melts at what temp - ANSWER ✔✔-220 degrees or 212 best answer
what is the pressure inside of oxygen cylinder - ANSWER ✔✔-2000lbs/2500lbs
where the tags for ox bottles are located - ANSWER ✔✔-the shoulder of the bottle
which direction does a hacksaw blade cut - ANSWER ✔✔-forward
what tubing bend is used in installation of pipe - ANSWER ✔✔-hickey
when handling a newly threaded piece of pipe you must be careful because its - ANSWER ✔✔-sharp
what is the purpose of the foot pedal on a pipe threading machine - ANSWER ✔✔-safety
when welding socket weld fittings what is the process - ANSWER ✔✔-shoulder all the way then remove
1/16 from shoulder and tack weld
which code governs the installation of process piping - ANSWER ✔✔-B31.3
which valve is not appropriate as a boiler steam outlet valve on high pressure boilers - ANSWER ✔✔-ball
valve
who is responsible to qualify a welder - ANSWER ✔✔-employer
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what temperature does an oxy cutting torch run at - ANSWER ✔✔-5438 or 6630
which stamp is required for the assembly of high pressure boilers - ANSWER ✔✔-"A" stamp
high pressure pipe welding and welder must be qualified to section ______ of the ASME code - ANSWER
✔✔-9
what welding position is commonly used for welding test that will qualify you for all positions -
ANSWER ✔✔-6G
what is the hardest welding position to use - ANSWER ✔✔-6
a stop valve and check valve are installed in the - ANSWER ✔✔-feed water line
when piping up a low water cut off device to a boiler, the device must be piped to what height in relation
to the level of the gauge glass - ANSWER ✔✔-no lower than the visible part of the gauge glass
what is the minimum size of the drain pipe and the blow valve required on a low water cut off that has a
seperate float chamber - ANSWER ✔✔-3/4'
the valve that offers the least resistance to flow us the ____ valve - ANSWER ✔✔-gate
what type of fitting must be placed in the water piping connection at every angfle to facilitate cleaning
and inspection of a water column or low water cut off - ANSWER ✔✔-cross tee fitting
which way should the pressure excerpt on the globe valve seats - ANSWER ✔✔-below
when should you change the packing on a valve with pressure behind it - ANSWER ✔✔-never
what does the packing nut prevent from leaking - ANSWER ✔✔-the valve stem
hanger rods supporting pipe 2 1/2" nps and larger shall not be less than what diameter - ANSWER ✔✔-
1/2"
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a water column piped to a high pressure boiler shall be piped with a minimum size connection of -
ANSWER ✔✔-1"
when piping up a boiler gauge glass to a water tube boiler, the lowest visible part of the water gauge
glass shall be at least how many inches above permissable water level - ANSWER ✔✔-2"
a slow opening valve requires how many complete turns to be opened or closed - ANSWER ✔✔-5
the ASME power piping code B31.1 limits the size of ansi class 600 socket weld flanges for use in boiler
external piping, what is the maximum size limitation - ANSWER ✔✔-3"
cast iron pipe can be used to carry steam at what pressure - ANSWER ✔✔-250 psig
when welding high pressure piping that is within boundaries known as boiler external piping, you must
have what type of asme stamp - ANSWER ✔✔-"PP" stamp
what stamp is required for piping on high pressure boilers - ANSWER ✔✔-"A" stamp
high pressure pipe welding and welders must be qualified to which section of the ASME code - ANSWER
✔✔-9
if a muffler is used on a safety valve, it shall have sufficient outlet area to prevent back pressure from
interfering with the proper operation and discharge capacity of the valve, mufflers shall not be used
under which of the following - ANSWER ✔✔-high temp water boiler safety relief valves
a syphon is used to - ANSWER ✔✔-protect a steam pressure gauge
the purpose of a safety valve is to - ANSWER ✔✔-protect the boiler from excess pressure
the pipe fitters license is governed by chapter 146 og M.G.L. the section of this law is section _____ of the
M.G.L. - ANSWER ✔✔-81
black iron pipe is described in size and _____ - ANSWER ✔✔-schedule
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