NM IPT Book (State License Pipe Fitter
Test) Questions and Answers | Fall 2025/2026 Update |
100% Correct
Question 1
ABS Pipe, rated at 230 psi (1590 KPa) is what color?
Correct Answer
Blue Grey
Question 2
Aluminum and wooden plugs are used to keep a plastic pipe round while threaded? T or F
Correct Answer
True
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,Question 3
Which of these methods listed below is not used for steel pipe manufacturing?
Type S (seamless)
Type L (lap weld)
Type E (electric)
Type F
Correct Answer
Type L
Question 4
What is the typical use for silicon iron pipe?
Correct Answer
Laboratory drainage and waste
Question 5
What are the two basic categories for plastic pipe?
Correct Answer
Thermoplastic and thermoset
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,Question 6
Cast iron pressure pipe was originally designed for underground service. What is replacing it in modern day construction
projects for gas, water or other liquids is?
Correct Answer
Plastic pipe
Question 7
List the methods that PVC pipe can be joined?
Correct Answer
Threading
Grooved joints
Flanging
O-rings
Cementing
Question 8
For any steel pipe size, the OD is _____ and the ID ________?
Correct Answer
OD is constant
ID varies
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, Question 9
Steel pipe sizes up to 12 inches are larger in OD than there nominal size and pipe in sizes over 12 inches have an OD
corresponding to the nominal ? T or F
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
What is the actual OD of an 8 in steel pipe?
Correct Answer
8.625 " or 219mm
Question 11
Whalen solvent cementing plastic pipe, the joining surfaces are softened by?
Correct Answer
Primer, cement or both
Question 12
Copper & red brass pipe is actually tubing, therefore the OF is not the same as steel pipe for sizes up to 12"? T or F
Correct Answer
F
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Test) Questions and Answers | Fall 2025/2026 Update |
100% Correct
Question 1
ABS Pipe, rated at 230 psi (1590 KPa) is what color?
Correct Answer
Blue Grey
Question 2
Aluminum and wooden plugs are used to keep a plastic pipe round while threaded? T or F
Correct Answer
True
Page 1 of 41
,Question 3
Which of these methods listed below is not used for steel pipe manufacturing?
Type S (seamless)
Type L (lap weld)
Type E (electric)
Type F
Correct Answer
Type L
Question 4
What is the typical use for silicon iron pipe?
Correct Answer
Laboratory drainage and waste
Question 5
What are the two basic categories for plastic pipe?
Correct Answer
Thermoplastic and thermoset
Page 2 of 41
,Question 6
Cast iron pressure pipe was originally designed for underground service. What is replacing it in modern day construction
projects for gas, water or other liquids is?
Correct Answer
Plastic pipe
Question 7
List the methods that PVC pipe can be joined?
Correct Answer
Threading
Grooved joints
Flanging
O-rings
Cementing
Question 8
For any steel pipe size, the OD is _____ and the ID ________?
Correct Answer
OD is constant
ID varies
Page 3 of 41
, Question 9
Steel pipe sizes up to 12 inches are larger in OD than there nominal size and pipe in sizes over 12 inches have an OD
corresponding to the nominal ? T or F
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
What is the actual OD of an 8 in steel pipe?
Correct Answer
8.625 " or 219mm
Question 11
Whalen solvent cementing plastic pipe, the joining surfaces are softened by?
Correct Answer
Primer, cement or both
Question 12
Copper & red brass pipe is actually tubing, therefore the OF is not the same as steel pipe for sizes up to 12"? T or F
Correct Answer
F
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