Water Based Level I NICET Questions With Complete
Solutions
__________ is a large increase in pressure which can rupture
piping.
A. The Venturi Effect
B. Hydrokinetics
C. Kinetic energy
D. Water hammer Correct Answers Water hammer
____________ includes noncombustible and combustible roof
or floor decks supported by wood beams of 4 inches or greater
nominal thickness or concrete or steel beams spaced 3 ft. to 7
1/2 ft. on center and either supported on or framed into girders.
A. Beam and Girder Construction
B. Concrete Tee Construction
C. Composite Wood Joist Construction
D. Wood Joist Construction Correct Answers Beam and Girder
Construction
A.3.7.1
____________ indicates a mandatory requirement according to
NFPA definitions.
A. Shall
B. Should
C. Must
D. May Correct Answers Shall
3.2.4
,______________ equipment, materials, or services are included
in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the
AHJ and concerned with evaluation of products or services
which states either the equipment, material, or service meets
designated standards or has been evaluated and found suitable
for a specified purpose.
A. Approved
B. Recommended
C. Labeled
D. Listed Correct Answers Listed
______________ indicates acceptable to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction according to NFPA definitions.
A. Approved
B. Listed
C. Labeled
D. Recommended practice Correct Answers Approved
3.2.1
_______________ construction is where beams, trusses, or other
members impede heat flow or water distribution in a manner that
significantly affects the ability of sprinklers to control or
suppress a fire.
A. Obstructed Construction
B. Unobstructed Construction
C. Beam and Girder Constructino
D. Panel Construction Correct Answers Obstructed
Construction
,_______________ standpipe systems cannot be used in high-
rise buildings.
A. Automatic wet
B. Semiautomatic
C. Automatic dry
D. Manual Correct Answers Manual
100 gpm is flowing through 100' of 1 1/4 in. Schedule 40 pipe.
How many feet of 1 1/2 in. pipe will produce the same friction
loss?
A. 120
B. 188
C. 212
D. 236 Correct Answers 188
A ___________ is defined as a roofed structure covering a
driveway at the entrance of a building that provides shelter while
entering or exiting a vehicle.
A. Porte-cochere
B. Vestibule
C. Parapet
D. Atrium Correct Answers Porte-cochere
A _______________ is a light hazard occupancy classification
with unobstructed construction and floor areas not exceeding
800 ft2.
A. Dwelling unit
B. Bathroom
C. Service Enclosure Unit
D. Small room Correct Answers Small room
, A.3.3.22
A _______________________is a flexible line of rope, wire
rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for
connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration
device, lifeline, or anchorage.
A. Rope grab
B. Positioning line
C. Lanyard
D. Lifeline Correct Answers Lanyard
A ______________is defined as a standpipe system that
supplies both hose connections and automatic sprinklers.
A. Class 1 system
B. Automatic wet system
C. Combined system
D. Automatic Dry system Correct Answers Combined system
A 16 ft. ladder is being used. How far from the wall or support
should the base be?
A. 3 ft.
B. 4 ft.
C. 5 ft.
D. 6 ft. Correct Answers 4 ft.
A 60 foot x 39 foot room is ordinary hazard group 2
classification. What is the minimum number of standard
sprinklers necessary to cover the room?
A. 11
Solutions
__________ is a large increase in pressure which can rupture
piping.
A. The Venturi Effect
B. Hydrokinetics
C. Kinetic energy
D. Water hammer Correct Answers Water hammer
____________ includes noncombustible and combustible roof
or floor decks supported by wood beams of 4 inches or greater
nominal thickness or concrete or steel beams spaced 3 ft. to 7
1/2 ft. on center and either supported on or framed into girders.
A. Beam and Girder Construction
B. Concrete Tee Construction
C. Composite Wood Joist Construction
D. Wood Joist Construction Correct Answers Beam and Girder
Construction
A.3.7.1
____________ indicates a mandatory requirement according to
NFPA definitions.
A. Shall
B. Should
C. Must
D. May Correct Answers Shall
3.2.4
,______________ equipment, materials, or services are included
in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the
AHJ and concerned with evaluation of products or services
which states either the equipment, material, or service meets
designated standards or has been evaluated and found suitable
for a specified purpose.
A. Approved
B. Recommended
C. Labeled
D. Listed Correct Answers Listed
______________ indicates acceptable to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction according to NFPA definitions.
A. Approved
B. Listed
C. Labeled
D. Recommended practice Correct Answers Approved
3.2.1
_______________ construction is where beams, trusses, or other
members impede heat flow or water distribution in a manner that
significantly affects the ability of sprinklers to control or
suppress a fire.
A. Obstructed Construction
B. Unobstructed Construction
C. Beam and Girder Constructino
D. Panel Construction Correct Answers Obstructed
Construction
,_______________ standpipe systems cannot be used in high-
rise buildings.
A. Automatic wet
B. Semiautomatic
C. Automatic dry
D. Manual Correct Answers Manual
100 gpm is flowing through 100' of 1 1/4 in. Schedule 40 pipe.
How many feet of 1 1/2 in. pipe will produce the same friction
loss?
A. 120
B. 188
C. 212
D. 236 Correct Answers 188
A ___________ is defined as a roofed structure covering a
driveway at the entrance of a building that provides shelter while
entering or exiting a vehicle.
A. Porte-cochere
B. Vestibule
C. Parapet
D. Atrium Correct Answers Porte-cochere
A _______________ is a light hazard occupancy classification
with unobstructed construction and floor areas not exceeding
800 ft2.
A. Dwelling unit
B. Bathroom
C. Service Enclosure Unit
D. Small room Correct Answers Small room
, A.3.3.22
A _______________________is a flexible line of rope, wire
rope, or strap which generally has a connector at each end for
connecting the body belt or body harness to a deceleration
device, lifeline, or anchorage.
A. Rope grab
B. Positioning line
C. Lanyard
D. Lifeline Correct Answers Lanyard
A ______________is defined as a standpipe system that
supplies both hose connections and automatic sprinklers.
A. Class 1 system
B. Automatic wet system
C. Combined system
D. Automatic Dry system Correct Answers Combined system
A 16 ft. ladder is being used. How far from the wall or support
should the base be?
A. 3 ft.
B. 4 ft.
C. 5 ft.
D. 6 ft. Correct Answers 4 ft.
A 60 foot x 39 foot room is ordinary hazard group 2
classification. What is the minimum number of standard
sprinklers necessary to cover the room?
A. 11
