MA pipe Fitters Exam Journeyman Questions and Answers |
Fall 2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
what are alternative ways to connect tubing without brazing, soldering or welding to connect pipe without leaking?
a. flared
b. compression
c. pro press
d. glue
Correct Answer
a. flared
Question 2
To prevent fume hazards, there must be at
least_____cubic feet of air for each welder.
Correct Answer
10,000
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,Question 3
When an empty cylinder has been removed from the workstation and stored, it must be marked MT (or the acceptable site
notation for indicating an empty cylinder) near its _______
Correct Answer
top
Question 4
after threading pipe, what would you do to it to make it into a fitting?
a. wire brush threads
b. pipe dope
c. do nothing
d. file threads
Correct Answer
b. pipe dope
Question 5
a Massachusetts pipefitting license is required to work on heating systems with a BTU heat input greater than ______ BTU's
Correct Answer
700,000
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,Question 6
when a wraparound is used correctly, the two overlapping edges should be _______
Correct Answer
aligned
Question 7
a handheld power unit that can be used for cutting threads, driving hoists and winches, and operating large valves is the
_________.
Correct Answer
portable power drive
Question 8
two or more safety valves must be used on a steam heating boiler when the size of the boiler safety or safety relief valve is
larger than how many inches in diameter?
Correct Answer
4 1/2"
Question 9
a mule is typically used to thread pipe from 2 1/2" to ______ inches in diameter.
Correct Answer
6"
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, Question 10
when using oxyfuel cutting equipment, wear high top safety boots at least ____ inches tall
Correct Answer
eight or 8"
Question 11
two low water cut-offs on required on a steam heating boiler when?
Correct Answer
the boiler has pumped condensate returns
Question 12
if outrigger safety legs are provided on a ladder, they are used ____.
Correct Answer
whenever the ladder is used.
Question 13
the cutting tips used with liquified fuel gasses must have at least ____ pre heat holes?
Correct Answer
four
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Fall 2025/2026 Update | 100% Correct
Question 1
what are alternative ways to connect tubing without brazing, soldering or welding to connect pipe without leaking?
a. flared
b. compression
c. pro press
d. glue
Correct Answer
a. flared
Question 2
To prevent fume hazards, there must be at
least_____cubic feet of air for each welder.
Correct Answer
10,000
Page 1 of 73
,Question 3
When an empty cylinder has been removed from the workstation and stored, it must be marked MT (or the acceptable site
notation for indicating an empty cylinder) near its _______
Correct Answer
top
Question 4
after threading pipe, what would you do to it to make it into a fitting?
a. wire brush threads
b. pipe dope
c. do nothing
d. file threads
Correct Answer
b. pipe dope
Question 5
a Massachusetts pipefitting license is required to work on heating systems with a BTU heat input greater than ______ BTU's
Correct Answer
700,000
Page 2 of 73
,Question 6
when a wraparound is used correctly, the two overlapping edges should be _______
Correct Answer
aligned
Question 7
a handheld power unit that can be used for cutting threads, driving hoists and winches, and operating large valves is the
_________.
Correct Answer
portable power drive
Question 8
two or more safety valves must be used on a steam heating boiler when the size of the boiler safety or safety relief valve is
larger than how many inches in diameter?
Correct Answer
4 1/2"
Question 9
a mule is typically used to thread pipe from 2 1/2" to ______ inches in diameter.
Correct Answer
6"
Page 3 of 73
, Question 10
when using oxyfuel cutting equipment, wear high top safety boots at least ____ inches tall
Correct Answer
eight or 8"
Question 11
two low water cut-offs on required on a steam heating boiler when?
Correct Answer
the boiler has pumped condensate returns
Question 12
if outrigger safety legs are provided on a ladder, they are used ____.
Correct Answer
whenever the ladder is used.
Question 13
the cutting tips used with liquified fuel gasses must have at least ____ pre heat holes?
Correct Answer
four
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