RHODE ISLAND MASTER PIPEFITTER
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Welder will get full penetration of first pass -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose
of the 1/8" root spacing on butt weld fitting?
22 1/2 degrees -CORRECTANSWER What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece
elbow?
Change the range of variable type -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose of a
transformer?
True -CORRECTANSWER Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a larger
size pump?
True -CORRECTANSWER A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation from
damage?
AC/DC -CORRECTANSWER At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used?
, Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow -CORRECTANSWER Name 3
weld reducing fittings.
1.41 x run -CORRECTANSWER What formula do you use on a 45% offset?
To prevent a boiler from draining out -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose of a
Hartford Loop?
False -CORRECTANSWER Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat.
Gate Valve -CORRECTANSWER In a horizontal positioned drain line what is the proper
valve?
False -CORRECTANSWER A flared joint and a compression joint are the same.
Thermocouple -CORRECTANSWER In a gas system a safety valve responds to a
High Pressure -CORRECTANSWER In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
over threaded pipe?
1 1/2 the diameter -CORRECTANSWER From the end of the fitting to centerline what is
the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 degree weld elbow?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
Welder will get full penetration of first pass -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose
of the 1/8" root spacing on butt weld fitting?
22 1/2 degrees -CORRECTANSWER What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3 piece
elbow?
Change the range of variable type -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose of a
transformer?
True -CORRECTANSWER Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a larger
size pump?
True -CORRECTANSWER A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation from
damage?
AC/DC -CORRECTANSWER At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used?
, Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow -CORRECTANSWER Name 3
weld reducing fittings.
1.41 x run -CORRECTANSWER What formula do you use on a 45% offset?
To prevent a boiler from draining out -CORRECTANSWER What is the purpose of a
Hartford Loop?
False -CORRECTANSWER Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat.
Gate Valve -CORRECTANSWER In a horizontal positioned drain line what is the proper
valve?
False -CORRECTANSWER A flared joint and a compression joint are the same.
Thermocouple -CORRECTANSWER In a gas system a safety valve responds to a
High Pressure -CORRECTANSWER In a gas system when is welded pipe preferred
over threaded pipe?
1 1/2 the diameter -CORRECTANSWER From the end of the fitting to centerline what is
the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 degree weld elbow?
