PIPEFITTER STAR FINAL EXAM 2026 BANK
2 VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS
/ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the main reason for the taper on a pipe thread? -
....ANSWER...Ensure progressively tighter fit
The best method to ensure that a plastic Joint is made
properly, you should: - ....ANSWER...Insert pipe into
fitting and tum 1/4 tum and hold
Which of the following types of clamps are used to dampen
a pipe's movement? - ....ANSWER...Snubber
To properly align a flange you must perform what is
commonly called a _______ hole: - ....ANSWER...Two
To order a reducing tee you should specify the size by: -
....ANSWER...Large end to smaller end to center
,The specific Gravity of a liquid can only be measured
using the following instrument: -
....ANSWER...hydrometer
The symbol π, is equivalent to: - ....ANSWER...3.14
When should a person designated as a attendant (hole
watch) attempt to rescue a worker that is trapped? -
....ANSWER...Never
What is the required distance for a crane to maintain from
a 50Kv power line? - ....ANSWER...10'
Which rigging configuration has the greatest sling
strength? - ....ANSWER...Basket
When lifting ohjects with sharp edges, you should use a: -
....ANSWER...Softener
,What are the three types of steam traps? -
....ANSWER...Thermostatic, Thermoodynamic, and
Mechanical
What should be done to prepare a flange for the gasket
Installation') - ....ANSWER...Remove any paint or rust
A direct acting thermostat is used to: -
....ANSWER...Increase the pressure when the temperature
increases
The __________ is used to protect the weld puddle from
contamination in the SMAW process. -
....ANSWER...Flux
What does the G stand for in 2G, 5G, and 6G weld
positions? - ....ANSWER...Groove
What is Hydronics? - ....ANSWER...The science of heat
transfer using water
, What effect does the fill pressure (static) have on a closed
loop pumping system? - ....ANSWER...None
What has the largest effect on pump alignment? -
....ANSWER...What has the largest effect on pump
alignment?
A cooling tower must have a __________ or be open-site. -
....ANSWER...Backflow preventer
In a refrigeration system, a condensable gas is: -
....ANSWER...Ammonia
What causes pressure drop? - ....ANSWER...Increase in
friction
An up-feed steam heating system has the heating units: -
....ANSWER...Above the main
How far should a copper tube be inserted into a cup for a
brazed joint? - ....ANSWER...All the way to the shoulder
2 VERSIONS CURRENTLY TESTING EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS
/ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the main reason for the taper on a pipe thread? -
....ANSWER...Ensure progressively tighter fit
The best method to ensure that a plastic Joint is made
properly, you should: - ....ANSWER...Insert pipe into
fitting and tum 1/4 tum and hold
Which of the following types of clamps are used to dampen
a pipe's movement? - ....ANSWER...Snubber
To properly align a flange you must perform what is
commonly called a _______ hole: - ....ANSWER...Two
To order a reducing tee you should specify the size by: -
....ANSWER...Large end to smaller end to center
,The specific Gravity of a liquid can only be measured
using the following instrument: -
....ANSWER...hydrometer
The symbol π, is equivalent to: - ....ANSWER...3.14
When should a person designated as a attendant (hole
watch) attempt to rescue a worker that is trapped? -
....ANSWER...Never
What is the required distance for a crane to maintain from
a 50Kv power line? - ....ANSWER...10'
Which rigging configuration has the greatest sling
strength? - ....ANSWER...Basket
When lifting ohjects with sharp edges, you should use a: -
....ANSWER...Softener
,What are the three types of steam traps? -
....ANSWER...Thermostatic, Thermoodynamic, and
Mechanical
What should be done to prepare a flange for the gasket
Installation') - ....ANSWER...Remove any paint or rust
A direct acting thermostat is used to: -
....ANSWER...Increase the pressure when the temperature
increases
The __________ is used to protect the weld puddle from
contamination in the SMAW process. -
....ANSWER...Flux
What does the G stand for in 2G, 5G, and 6G weld
positions? - ....ANSWER...Groove
What is Hydronics? - ....ANSWER...The science of heat
transfer using water
, What effect does the fill pressure (static) have on a closed
loop pumping system? - ....ANSWER...None
What has the largest effect on pump alignment? -
....ANSWER...What has the largest effect on pump
alignment?
A cooling tower must have a __________ or be open-site. -
....ANSWER...Backflow preventer
In a refrigeration system, a condensable gas is: -
....ANSWER...Ammonia
What causes pressure drop? - ....ANSWER...Increase in
friction
An up-feed steam heating system has the heating units: -
....ANSWER...Above the main
How far should a copper tube be inserted into a cup for a
brazed joint? - ....ANSWER...All the way to the shoulder
