SPRINKLER SYSTEM Quiz Questions
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A sprinkler head having a fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less. - Answer: Quick
Response Sprinkler Head.
A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling. -
Answer: Recessed Sprinkler.
A tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-base fire protection system. Tank content to be
maintained at one third air to two third water. - Answer: Pressure Tank
Sprinkler manufactured after Jan. 1, 2000 are required to be marked to identify performance
characteristics. - Answer: Sprinkler Identification Number
A sprinkler having special deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water away from nearby
wall. - Answer: Sidewall Sprinkler.
A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against
the deflector. - Answer: Pendent Sprinkler
A sprinkler that directs 40% to 60% of the water initially in a downward direction and is designed to be
installed with the deflector in either the upright or pendent position. - Answer: Old Style/ Conventional
Sprinkler
The primary drain connection located on the system riser and also utilized as a flow test connection.
Typically globe pattern valves - Answer: Main Drain
The air pressure is usually set at 15 to 20 psi (pounds per square inch) above the normal trip level. -
Answer: Clapper Type Dry Valve
, The certificate of fitness holder shall conduct an inspection of the entire sprinkler system - Answer: Once
A Month
The air pressure in the tank shall be maintained at or above - Answer: 75 psi.
The water is prevented from leaving the sprinkler head by an arrangement of levers and links. - Answer:
Sprinkler Heads
The sprinkler heads is factory tested to withstand at least - Answer: 400 psi without injury or leakage.
Sprinklers manufacture after 1/1/2000 are required to have a - Answer: Sprinkler Identification Number
There are over _________ different variations of sprinkler heads. - Answer: 50,000
A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the
deflector. - Answer: Upright Sprinkler
Sprinklers shall have their frame arms, deflector, coating material, or liquid bulb - Answer: colored in
according the following table.
Under 300 sprinklers you need ______ extra on hand. - Answer: Six
301-1000 sprinklers, you need ________ extra sprinklers on hand. - Answer: Twelve
Over 1000 sprinklers, you need ________ extra sprinklers on hand. - Answer: twenty Four
The pump fill the gravity tank at a rate of - Answer: 65 gpm
Visual inspection of the system hanging components and bracing should be conducted - Answer:
Annually
and Complete Solutions Graded A+
A sprinkler head having a fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less. - Answer: Quick
Response Sprinkler Head.
A sprinkler in which all or part of the body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling. -
Answer: Recessed Sprinkler.
A tank using air pressure to supplying water for water-base fire protection system. Tank content to be
maintained at one third air to two third water. - Answer: Pressure Tank
Sprinkler manufactured after Jan. 1, 2000 are required to be marked to identify performance
characteristics. - Answer: Sprinkler Identification Number
A sprinkler having special deflectors that are designed to discharge most of the water away from nearby
wall. - Answer: Sidewall Sprinkler.
A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against
the deflector. - Answer: Pendent Sprinkler
A sprinkler that directs 40% to 60% of the water initially in a downward direction and is designed to be
installed with the deflector in either the upright or pendent position. - Answer: Old Style/ Conventional
Sprinkler
The primary drain connection located on the system riser and also utilized as a flow test connection.
Typically globe pattern valves - Answer: Main Drain
The air pressure is usually set at 15 to 20 psi (pounds per square inch) above the normal trip level. -
Answer: Clapper Type Dry Valve
, The certificate of fitness holder shall conduct an inspection of the entire sprinkler system - Answer: Once
A Month
The air pressure in the tank shall be maintained at or above - Answer: 75 psi.
The water is prevented from leaving the sprinkler head by an arrangement of levers and links. - Answer:
Sprinkler Heads
The sprinkler heads is factory tested to withstand at least - Answer: 400 psi without injury or leakage.
Sprinklers manufacture after 1/1/2000 are required to have a - Answer: Sprinkler Identification Number
There are over _________ different variations of sprinkler heads. - Answer: 50,000
A sprinkler designed to be installed in such a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the
deflector. - Answer: Upright Sprinkler
Sprinklers shall have their frame arms, deflector, coating material, or liquid bulb - Answer: colored in
according the following table.
Under 300 sprinklers you need ______ extra on hand. - Answer: Six
301-1000 sprinklers, you need ________ extra sprinklers on hand. - Answer: Twelve
Over 1000 sprinklers, you need ________ extra sprinklers on hand. - Answer: twenty Four
The pump fill the gravity tank at a rate of - Answer: 65 gpm
Visual inspection of the system hanging components and bracing should be conducted - Answer:
Annually
