RHODE ISLAND MASTER PIPEFITTER EXAM 2025/2026 BANK
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of the 1/8" root spacing Welder will get full penetration of first
on butt weld fitting? pass
What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece
22 1/2 degrees
elbow?
What is the purpose of a transformer? Change the range of variable type
Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by
True
using a larger size pump?
,A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe
True
insulation from damage?
At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used? AC/DC
Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee,
Name 3 weld reducing fittings.
Reducing Elbow
What formula do you use on a 45% offset? 1.41 x run
What is the purpose of a Hartford Loop? To prevent a boiler from draining out
Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal
False
converter increase the heat.
In a horizontal positioned drain line what is the
Gate Valve
proper valve?
A flared joint and a compression joint are the
False
same.
, In a gas system a safety valve responds to a Thermocouple
In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
High Pressure
over threaded pipe?
From the end of the fitting to centerline what is
the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 1 1/2 the diameter
degree weld elbow?
To find the circumference of a pipe Diameter X 3.14
The space from end of pipe to shoulder of
1/16
socket weld fitting is
Locate a globe valve in a feed water system Feed water side against bottom of seat
What causes excessive weld spatter? Too much heat/wrong polarity
Why is a saddle installed on a pipe? Protect insulation
ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED
PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the purpose of the 1/8" root spacing Welder will get full penetration of first
on butt weld fitting? pass
What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece
22 1/2 degrees
elbow?
What is the purpose of a transformer? Change the range of variable type
Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by
True
using a larger size pump?
,A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe
True
insulation from damage?
At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used? AC/DC
Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee,
Name 3 weld reducing fittings.
Reducing Elbow
What formula do you use on a 45% offset? 1.41 x run
What is the purpose of a Hartford Loop? To prevent a boiler from draining out
Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal
False
converter increase the heat.
In a horizontal positioned drain line what is the
Gate Valve
proper valve?
A flared joint and a compression joint are the
False
same.
, In a gas system a safety valve responds to a Thermocouple
In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
High Pressure
over threaded pipe?
From the end of the fitting to centerline what is
the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 1 1/2 the diameter
degree weld elbow?
To find the circumference of a pipe Diameter X 3.14
The space from end of pipe to shoulder of
1/16
socket weld fitting is
Locate a globe valve in a feed water system Feed water side against bottom of seat
What causes excessive weld spatter? Too much heat/wrong polarity
Why is a saddle installed on a pipe? Protect insulation
