PIPEFITTER STAR PRACTICE SCRIPT
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Device that controls the pressure in a low pressure steam boiler
Answer: Pressuretrol
⫸ Function of an evaporator Answer: Absorb heat from the system
⫸ Metal which has a high iron content Answer: ferrous
⫸ Why should the angle between the leg of a swing and the load never
be less than 30 degrees? Answer: More stress loads are applied on the
sling
⫸ What are two kinds of misalignment that must be checked for when
installing pumps? Answer: Parallel and angular alignment
⫸ What is the function of a compressor? Answer: Create flow in the
system
⫸ After fittings and tubes are cleaned and fluxed, they should be
assembled and soldered Answer: As soon as possible
,⫸ The relief valve is sized to the ________ rating of a boiler Answer:
Gross Output
⫸ Four types of copper tube joints Answer: Soldered, Brazed, Flared,
Compression
⫸ Most common hanger type Answer: Clevis
⫸ Which hitch can support the most weight? Answer: Basket Hitch
⫸ Minimum safe working distance for overhead power lines Answer:
10 feet
⫸ Three basic hitches which can be used for lifting with a sling Answer:
Straight, Choker, Basket
⫸ Amount of heat required to bring about a change in a state in a
substance Answer: Latent heat
⫸ Harmful products of incomplete combustion Answer: Carbon
Monoxide & Aldehydes
⫸ Regulating or throttling flow is done with Answer: Globe
, ⫸ 4 main components in a refrigeration system Answer: Compressor,
Condenser, Evaporator, Metering device.
⫸ Quanting of heat involved to change a substance that can be
measured with a thermometer Answer: Sensible heat
⫸ Main advantage of a fluidized bed boiler Answer: Low SO & NOx
emissions
⫸ Two basic types of low-water cutoffs Answer: Float type and electric
probe
⫸ Measurement unit used to express rate of flow Answer: Velocity
⫸ Weakest part of a chain hoist Answer: Lower Hook
⫸ Four principle functions of valves Answer: Start/Stop,
Regulate/Throttle, Relief, Reduce
⫸ Oxyacetylene flame has a peak temperature of approximately
Answer: 6300
⫸ Float and thermostatic trap rises to discharge Answer: Condensate
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ Device that controls the pressure in a low pressure steam boiler
Answer: Pressuretrol
⫸ Function of an evaporator Answer: Absorb heat from the system
⫸ Metal which has a high iron content Answer: ferrous
⫸ Why should the angle between the leg of a swing and the load never
be less than 30 degrees? Answer: More stress loads are applied on the
sling
⫸ What are two kinds of misalignment that must be checked for when
installing pumps? Answer: Parallel and angular alignment
⫸ What is the function of a compressor? Answer: Create flow in the
system
⫸ After fittings and tubes are cleaned and fluxed, they should be
assembled and soldered Answer: As soon as possible
,⫸ The relief valve is sized to the ________ rating of a boiler Answer:
Gross Output
⫸ Four types of copper tube joints Answer: Soldered, Brazed, Flared,
Compression
⫸ Most common hanger type Answer: Clevis
⫸ Which hitch can support the most weight? Answer: Basket Hitch
⫸ Minimum safe working distance for overhead power lines Answer:
10 feet
⫸ Three basic hitches which can be used for lifting with a sling Answer:
Straight, Choker, Basket
⫸ Amount of heat required to bring about a change in a state in a
substance Answer: Latent heat
⫸ Harmful products of incomplete combustion Answer: Carbon
Monoxide & Aldehydes
⫸ Regulating or throttling flow is done with Answer: Globe
, ⫸ 4 main components in a refrigeration system Answer: Compressor,
Condenser, Evaporator, Metering device.
⫸ Quanting of heat involved to change a substance that can be
measured with a thermometer Answer: Sensible heat
⫸ Main advantage of a fluidized bed boiler Answer: Low SO & NOx
emissions
⫸ Two basic types of low-water cutoffs Answer: Float type and electric
probe
⫸ Measurement unit used to express rate of flow Answer: Velocity
⫸ Weakest part of a chain hoist Answer: Lower Hook
⫸ Four principle functions of valves Answer: Start/Stop,
Regulate/Throttle, Relief, Reduce
⫸ Oxyacetylene flame has a peak temperature of approximately
Answer: 6300
⫸ Float and thermostatic trap rises to discharge Answer: Condensate
