RHODE ISLAND MASTER PIPEFITTER
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ 22 1/2 degrees. Answer: What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3
piece elbow?
⩥ Change the range of variable type. Answer: What is the purpose of
a transformer?
⩥ True. Answer: Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a
larger size pump?
⩥ True. Answer: A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation
from damage?
⩥ AC/DC. Answer: At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used?
⩥ Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow. Answer:
Name 3 weld reducing fittings.
⩥ 1.41 x run. Answer: What formula do you use on a 45% offset?
, ⩥ To prevent a boiler from draining out. Answer: What is the purpose
of a Hartford Loop?
⩥ False. Answer: Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat.
⩥ Gate Valve. Answer: In a horizontal positioned drain line what is
the proper valve?
⩥ False. Answer: A flared joint and a compression joint are the same.
⩥ Thermocouple. Answer: In a gas system a safety valve responds to
a
⩥ High Pressure. Answer: In a gas system when is welded pipe
preferred over threaded pipe?
⩥ 1 1/2 the diameter. Answer: From the end of the fitting to centerline
what is the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 degree weld
elbow?
⩥ Diameter X 3.14. Answer: To find the circumference of a pipe
⩥ 1/16. Answer: The space from end of pipe to shoulder of socket
weld fitting is
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ 22 1/2 degrees. Answer: What angle do you cut the pipe for a 3
piece elbow?
⩥ Change the range of variable type. Answer: What is the purpose of
a transformer?
⩥ True. Answer: Can smaller size pipe sometimes be used by using a
larger size pump?
⩥ True. Answer: A pipe saddle is used to protect the pipe insulation
from damage?
⩥ AC/DC. Answer: At what current is a 60-11 weld rod used?
⩥ Concentric Reducer, Reducing Tee, Reducing Elbow. Answer:
Name 3 weld reducing fittings.
⩥ 1.41 x run. Answer: What formula do you use on a 45% offset?
, ⩥ To prevent a boiler from draining out. Answer: What is the purpose
of a Hartford Loop?
⩥ False. Answer: Turbulence in a heat exchanger or thermal converter
increase the heat.
⩥ Gate Valve. Answer: In a horizontal positioned drain line what is
the proper valve?
⩥ False. Answer: A flared joint and a compression joint are the same.
⩥ Thermocouple. Answer: In a gas system a safety valve responds to
a
⩥ High Pressure. Answer: In a gas system when is welded pipe
preferred over threaded pipe?
⩥ 1 1/2 the diameter. Answer: From the end of the fitting to centerline
what is the measurement of a STD (long Radius) 90 degree weld
elbow?
⩥ Diameter X 3.14. Answer: To find the circumference of a pipe
⩥ 1/16. Answer: The space from end of pipe to shoulder of socket
weld fitting is
