Rhode Island Master Pipefitter Exam QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+ (Latest
2025/2026).
True - answer-; In making up a flanged joint the cross-over method should be
used
Safety - answer-; Why is it important for the pipefitter to understand correct
procedures in the installation of boiler accessories?
Lobe - answer-; Which of the following is not a rotary type pump?
True - answer-; All suction and discharge piping connected to the pump should be
hung independently so that no strain will be transmitted to the pump.
False - answer-; When the pump suction connection must be reduced a
concentric reducer should be installed on the pump suction connection to the
pump.
P-Trap - answer-; What type of trap would you not use in a steam system?
False - answer-; Float traps may be used to vent air or gas from water or other
liquid lines.
, False - answer-; The discharge of condensate from an inverted bucket trap is
continuous.
True - answer-; Installed correctly thermostatic traps are not subject to freeze
ups.
False - answer-; Low water in a boiler can be prevented through the use of relief
valves.
True - answer-; Steam boilers can lose water due to priming and foaming.
Separates steam from condensate - answer-; Explain the function of a steam trap
False - answer-; Super heated steam will contain a small amount of moisture
See the level of water in the boiler - answer-; What is the purpose of the water
gauge on a steam boiler?
True - answer-; Return steam mains should be pitched in the direction of the
flow.
False - answer-; Steam supply mains should be pitched up in the direction of the
flow.
Water in the steam line - answer-; Water hammer is caused by
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+ (Latest
2025/2026).
True - answer-; In making up a flanged joint the cross-over method should be
used
Safety - answer-; Why is it important for the pipefitter to understand correct
procedures in the installation of boiler accessories?
Lobe - answer-; Which of the following is not a rotary type pump?
True - answer-; All suction and discharge piping connected to the pump should be
hung independently so that no strain will be transmitted to the pump.
False - answer-; When the pump suction connection must be reduced a
concentric reducer should be installed on the pump suction connection to the
pump.
P-Trap - answer-; What type of trap would you not use in a steam system?
False - answer-; Float traps may be used to vent air or gas from water or other
liquid lines.
, False - answer-; The discharge of condensate from an inverted bucket trap is
continuous.
True - answer-; Installed correctly thermostatic traps are not subject to freeze
ups.
False - answer-; Low water in a boiler can be prevented through the use of relief
valves.
True - answer-; Steam boilers can lose water due to priming and foaming.
Separates steam from condensate - answer-; Explain the function of a steam trap
False - answer-; Super heated steam will contain a small amount of moisture
See the level of water in the boiler - answer-; What is the purpose of the water
gauge on a steam boiler?
True - answer-; Return steam mains should be pitched in the direction of the
flow.
False - answer-; Steam supply mains should be pitched up in the direction of the
flow.
Water in the steam line - answer-; Water hammer is caused by
