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PIPEFITTER EXAM 2025-2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
what is the take out of a 10" short radius weld 90 elbow - correct
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answer- 10"
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acetylene bottles have fusible link that melts at what temp -
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correct answer- 220 degrees or 212 best answer
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what is the pressure inside of oxygen cylinder - correct answer-
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2000lbs/2500lbs
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where the tags for ox bottles are located - correct answer- the
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shoulder of the bottle
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which direction does a hacksaw blade cut - correct answer-
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forward
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what tubing bend is used in installation of pipe - correct answer-
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hickey
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when handling a newly threaded piece of pipe you must be
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careful because its - correct answer- sharp
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what is the purpose of the foot pedal on a pipe threading machine
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- correct answer- safety
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when welding socket weld fittings what is the process - correct
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answer- shoulder all the way then remove 1/16 from shoulder
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and tack weld
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which code governs the installation of process piping - correct
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answer- B31.3
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which valve is not appropriate as a boiler steam outlet valve on
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high pressure boilers - correct answer- ball valve
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who is responsible to qualify a welder - correct answer- employer
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what temperature does an oxy cutting torch run at - correct
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answer- 5438 or 6630
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which stamp is required for the assembly of high pressure boilers
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- correct answer- "A" stamp
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high pressure pipe welding and welder must be qualified to
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section
| of the ASME code - correct answer- 9 | | | | | | | |
what welding position is commonly used for welding test that will
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qualify you for all positions - correct answer- 6G
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what is the hardest welding position to use - correct answer- 6
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a stop valve and check valve are installed in the - correct
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answer- feed water line
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when piping up a low water cut off device to a boiler, the device
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must be piped to what height in relation to the level of the
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gauge glass - correct answer- no lower than the visible part of the
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gauge glass
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what is the minimum size of the drain pipe and the blow valve
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required on a low water cut off that has a seperate float chamber
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- correct answer- 3/4'
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the valve that offers the least resistance to flow us the
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valve - correct answer- gate
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what type of fitting must be placed in the water piping connection
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at every angfle to facilitate cleaning and inspection of a water
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column or low water cut off - correct answer- cross tee fitting
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which way should the pressure excerpt on the globe valve seats -
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correct answer- below
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when should you change the packing on a valve with pressure
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behind it - correct answer- never
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what does the packing nut prevent from leaking - correct
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answer- the valve stem
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PIPEFITTER EXAM 2025-2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
what is the take out of a 10" short radius weld 90 elbow - correct
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
answer- 10"
| |
acetylene bottles have fusible link that melts at what temp -
| | | | | | | | | |
correct answer- 220 degrees or 212 best answer
| | | | | | | |
what is the pressure inside of oxygen cylinder - correct answer-
| | | | | | | | | |
2000lbs/2500lbs
|
where the tags for ox bottles are located - correct answer- the
| | | | | | | | | | |
shoulder of the bottle
| | | |
which direction does a hacksaw blade cut - correct answer-
| | | | | | | | |
forward
|
what tubing bend is used in installation of pipe - correct answer-
| | | | | | | | | | |
hickey
|
,2 | Page
| | | | | |
when handling a newly threaded piece of pipe you must be
| | | | | | | | | |
careful because its - correct answer- sharp
| | | | | | |
what is the purpose of the foot pedal on a pipe threading machine
| | | | | | | | | | | |
- correct answer- safety
| | | |
when welding socket weld fittings what is the process - correct
| | | | | | | | | |
answer- shoulder all the way then remove 1/16 from shoulder
| | | | | | | | | |
and tack weld
| | |
which code governs the installation of process piping - correct
| | | | | | | | |
answer- B31.3
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which valve is not appropriate as a boiler steam outlet valve on
| | | | | | | | | | |
high pressure boilers - correct answer- ball valve
| | | | | | | |
who is responsible to qualify a welder - correct answer- employer
| | | | | | | | | |
,3 | Page
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what temperature does an oxy cutting torch run at - correct
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answer- 5438 or 6630
| | | |
which stamp is required for the assembly of high pressure boilers
| | | | | | | | | |
- correct answer- "A" stamp
| | | | |
high pressure pipe welding and welder must be qualified to
| | | | | | | | |
section
| of the ASME code - correct answer- 9 | | | | | | | |
what welding position is commonly used for welding test that will
| | | | | | | | | |
qualify you for all positions - correct answer- 6G
| | | | | | | | |
what is the hardest welding position to use - correct answer- 6
| | | | | | | | | | |
a stop valve and check valve are installed in the - correct
| | | | | | | | | | |
answer- feed water line
| | | |
when piping up a low water cut off device to a boiler, the device
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
must be piped to what height in relation to the level of the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
gauge glass - correct answer- no lower than the visible part of the
| | | | | | | | | | | |
gauge glass
| |
, 4 | Page
| | | | | |
what is the minimum size of the drain pipe and the blow valve
| | | | | | | | | | | |
required on a low water cut off that has a seperate float chamber
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
- correct answer- 3/4'
| | | |
the valve that offers the least resistance to flow us the
| | | | | | | | | | |
valve - correct answer- gate
| | | |
what type of fitting must be placed in the water piping connection
| | | | | | | | | | |
at every angfle to facilitate cleaning and inspection of a water
| | | | | | | | | | |
column or low water cut off - correct answer- cross tee fitting
| | | | | | | | | | | |
which way should the pressure excerpt on the globe valve seats -
| | | | | | | | | | |
correct answer- below
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when should you change the packing on a valve with pressure
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behind it - correct answer- never
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what does the packing nut prevent from leaking - correct
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answer- the valve stem
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