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NCCER PIPEFITTER TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Convert 1/4 to its decimal equivalent.
A) .01
B) .25
C) 0.4
D) 0.5 - correct answer-B
Piping that is field-routed to a pump must be supported
A) Off the pump suction
B) Diagonally
C) Independently
D) Off the pump discharge - correct answer-C
What is used when lighting a cutting torch ?
A) Striker
B) Cigarette lighter
C) Match
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D) Any open flame - correct answer-A
Where is specific information needed to install piping and
associated items found ?
A) Reliability network
B) Owner of the company
C) Material Manufacturer
D) Standards and Specifications - correct answer-D
Damaged and broken tools should be
A) Used if possible
B) Kept for backup
C) Taken out of Service
D) Used for minor tasks - correct answer-C
What is the ID of 10'' schedule 80 piping.
A) 9 3/16
B) 9 5/16
C) 9 9/16
D) 10 1/16 - correct answer-C
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The two steps in making up threaded joints are the hand
engagement and
A) Machine makeup
B) Wrench makeup
C) Driver makeup - correct answer-B
Which of the following actions should be taken before a
hydrostatic test is performed ?
A) Remove pressure relief valves
B) Leave control mechanisms in place
C) Leave orifice flanges in place
D) Remove blinds - correct answer-a
A 4-inch lateral riser is to be fabricated for a 6-inch pipe. How
many ordinate lines will
be needed to lay out this cut ?
A) 32
B) 16
C) 8
D) 4 - correct answer-C
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Who is qualified to repair power tools.
A) Journey person
B) Competent Technician
C) Electrician
D) Tool crib attendant - correct answer-B
Which of the following plastic pipes is NOT joined by solvent
welding ?
A) PVC
B) HDPE
C) CPVC
D) ABS - correct answer-B
Material placed in the bottom of the trench under the pipe to
provide support is called.
A) Heave
B) Sub trench
C) Trench load
D) Bedding - correct answer-D
NCCER PIPEFITTER TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+
GRADED | WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
Convert 1/4 to its decimal equivalent.
A) .01
B) .25
C) 0.4
D) 0.5 - correct answer-B
Piping that is field-routed to a pump must be supported
A) Off the pump suction
B) Diagonally
C) Independently
D) Off the pump discharge - correct answer-C
What is used when lighting a cutting torch ?
A) Striker
B) Cigarette lighter
C) Match
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D) Any open flame - correct answer-A
Where is specific information needed to install piping and
associated items found ?
A) Reliability network
B) Owner of the company
C) Material Manufacturer
D) Standards and Specifications - correct answer-D
Damaged and broken tools should be
A) Used if possible
B) Kept for backup
C) Taken out of Service
D) Used for minor tasks - correct answer-C
What is the ID of 10'' schedule 80 piping.
A) 9 3/16
B) 9 5/16
C) 9 9/16
D) 10 1/16 - correct answer-C
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The two steps in making up threaded joints are the hand
engagement and
A) Machine makeup
B) Wrench makeup
C) Driver makeup - correct answer-B
Which of the following actions should be taken before a
hydrostatic test is performed ?
A) Remove pressure relief valves
B) Leave control mechanisms in place
C) Leave orifice flanges in place
D) Remove blinds - correct answer-a
A 4-inch lateral riser is to be fabricated for a 6-inch pipe. How
many ordinate lines will
be needed to lay out this cut ?
A) 32
B) 16
C) 8
D) 4 - correct answer-C
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Who is qualified to repair power tools.
A) Journey person
B) Competent Technician
C) Electrician
D) Tool crib attendant - correct answer-B
Which of the following plastic pipes is NOT joined by solvent
welding ?
A) PVC
B) HDPE
C) CPVC
D) ABS - correct answer-B
Material placed in the bottom of the trench under the pipe to
provide support is called.
A) Heave
B) Sub trench
C) Trench load
D) Bedding - correct answer-D
