Nicet Level 1 water based systems
exam questions and answers6
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANSWERS-Control Flow to water based fire protection
system
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on the
system side of the dry pipe valve? - ANSWERS-the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine that the
valve is open? - ANSWERS-Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANSWERS-A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe
between a source of water and the base of the system riser
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure. - ANSWERS-Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be
replaced? - ANSWERS-Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed
spaces? - ANSWERS-Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - ANSWERS-5 years/ 5 years
, Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be
inspected ______? - ANSWERS-Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process
operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANSWERS-Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions - ANSWERS-Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
ANSWERS-1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or
replaced? - ANSWERS-3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - ANSWERS-10
Percent
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system,
pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANSWERS-System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANSWERS-Location if the area served
by system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and
location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached
to the sprinkler riser? - ANSWERS-Hydraulic Design Information sign
exam questions and answers6
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANSWERS-Control Flow to water based fire protection
system
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on the
system side of the dry pipe valve? - ANSWERS-the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine that the
valve is open? - ANSWERS-Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANSWERS-A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe
between a source of water and the base of the system riser
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure. - ANSWERS-Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be
replaced? - ANSWERS-Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed
spaces? - ANSWERS-Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - ANSWERS-5 years/ 5 years
, Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be
inspected ______? - ANSWERS-Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process
operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANSWERS-Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions - ANSWERS-Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
ANSWERS-1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or
replaced? - ANSWERS-3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - ANSWERS-10
Percent
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system,
pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANSWERS-System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANSWERS-Location if the area served
by system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and
location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached
to the sprinkler riser? - ANSWERS-Hydraulic Design Information sign
