NICET Level III Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance of Water Based Systems
Practice Test
The inspection of a fire pump circulation relief valve verifies which two situations?
(Choose two).
A). To avoid over pressurizing the system.
B). To ensure all air is released from the pump head.
C). To keep the pump from overheating and damaging components. D). Water is
flowing thru it properly - answerC) To keep the pump from overheating and damaging
component systems D) Water is flowing thru it properly
Pressure readings for a water spray system shall be made to ensure that water flow is
not impeded by partially closed valves or plugged nozzles? At what point must this
reading be taken? A). At the hydraulically most remote nozzle.
B). At the most remote nozzle in the system.
C). At the nozzle in the mid point of the system.
D). At three random nozzles - answerA) At the hydraulically most remote nozzle
NICET III Practice Questions - answer
On a hydrostatic test of a standpipe where the where the maximum pressure is in
excess of 150psi, which pressure would the inspector add to the maximum pressure to
get the hydrostatic test pressure?
A) 25.
B) 50.
C)100.
D) 150 - answerB)50.
Which three of the following operations should be included when restoring a water mist
system to service following a test (choose 3).
A) Check and clean screens and filters. B) Drain water from low points.
C). Lubricate valve seats.
D) Replace plugs or caps on auxiliary drains - answerA) Check and clean screens and
filters. B) Drain water from low points
D) Replace plugs or caps on auxiliary drains.
At which two locations can a main drain test be performed on a standpipe system?
(Choose two).
A) The hose valve on the first floor.
,B) The hydraulically most remote hose valve.
C) The low point drain for each standpipe.
D) The main drain test connection - answerC) The low point drain for each standpipe.
D) The main drain test connection
How frequently should the Mercury level gauge on a tank Be tested in order to
determine if the gauge is accurate?
A) Annually.
B) Every 3 years.
C) Every 5 years.
D). Every 10 years - answerC) Every 5 years
How often shall water level indicators in water tanks be tested for accuracy?
A) every 2 years.
B) Every 3 years.
C) Every 5 years.
D). Every 7 years - answerC) Every 5 years
Which 2 pieces of information are obtained and recorded in order to plot test data on a
graph after a pump test?
A). Discharge pressure.
B). Suction pressure
C) type of motor
D) Volts and Amps - answerA). Discharge pressure. B). Suction pressure
What is the coefficient of a smooth and rounded outlet hydrant?
A) .70.
B) .80.
C). .90.
D). .97 - answerC) .90
When a fire pump has a bypass flow meter to the pump suction, how often does a full
flow test discharging water be performed?
A) annually.
B) every 2 years.
C) every 3 years.
D) every 5 years - answerC) every 3 years
Which statement reflects safety considerations when entering confined spaces such as
tanks and valve pits?
, A). Legally required precautions should be taken.
B). OSHA regulations do not apply.
C). The owner is responsible for safety. D) The testing company shall decide safety
requirements - answerA) Legally required precautions should be taken
Per NFPA 25, which hydrants are to be tested?
A). All hydrants on private mains.
B) Dry barrel hydrants.
C). Municipal hydrants.
D) Wall hydrants - answerA) All hydrants on private mains
While performing an annual pump test, what percentage of the alarm devices shall be
activated?
A) 50%.
B) 75%.
C) All alarms associated with the fire pump.
D) Only the number the owner requested - answerC) All alarms associated with the fire
pump.
Why shall test results be compared with original acceptance test or the most recent test
results?
A). To satisfy the Authority Having Jurisdiction
B). To verify changes in the system.
C). To verify all components of the system function as intended.
D) To verify that the system meets current installation standards - answerB) To verify
Changes in the system
A 300 psi water gauge on a water tank tested against a calibrated gauge-must be
replaced if the reading is which of the following:
A). 5lbs above the calibrated gauge.
B) 5lbs below the calibrated gauge.
C) 7 lbs below the calibrated gauge. D) 10 lbs above the calibrated gauge - answerD)
10 lbs above the calibrated gauge
The owners section of the inspection report requires information about the property that
should be completed by which source?
A). Information collected by the inspectors observations.
B). Information given by the owner or designated representative.
C). Information supplied by the office personnel.
D). Information taken from the last available report - answerB) information given by the
owner or designated representative
Maintenance of Water Based Systems
Practice Test
The inspection of a fire pump circulation relief valve verifies which two situations?
(Choose two).
A). To avoid over pressurizing the system.
B). To ensure all air is released from the pump head.
C). To keep the pump from overheating and damaging components. D). Water is
flowing thru it properly - answerC) To keep the pump from overheating and damaging
component systems D) Water is flowing thru it properly
Pressure readings for a water spray system shall be made to ensure that water flow is
not impeded by partially closed valves or plugged nozzles? At what point must this
reading be taken? A). At the hydraulically most remote nozzle.
B). At the most remote nozzle in the system.
C). At the nozzle in the mid point of the system.
D). At three random nozzles - answerA) At the hydraulically most remote nozzle
NICET III Practice Questions - answer
On a hydrostatic test of a standpipe where the where the maximum pressure is in
excess of 150psi, which pressure would the inspector add to the maximum pressure to
get the hydrostatic test pressure?
A) 25.
B) 50.
C)100.
D) 150 - answerB)50.
Which three of the following operations should be included when restoring a water mist
system to service following a test (choose 3).
A) Check and clean screens and filters. B) Drain water from low points.
C). Lubricate valve seats.
D) Replace plugs or caps on auxiliary drains - answerA) Check and clean screens and
filters. B) Drain water from low points
D) Replace plugs or caps on auxiliary drains.
At which two locations can a main drain test be performed on a standpipe system?
(Choose two).
A) The hose valve on the first floor.
,B) The hydraulically most remote hose valve.
C) The low point drain for each standpipe.
D) The main drain test connection - answerC) The low point drain for each standpipe.
D) The main drain test connection
How frequently should the Mercury level gauge on a tank Be tested in order to
determine if the gauge is accurate?
A) Annually.
B) Every 3 years.
C) Every 5 years.
D). Every 10 years - answerC) Every 5 years
How often shall water level indicators in water tanks be tested for accuracy?
A) every 2 years.
B) Every 3 years.
C) Every 5 years.
D). Every 7 years - answerC) Every 5 years
Which 2 pieces of information are obtained and recorded in order to plot test data on a
graph after a pump test?
A). Discharge pressure.
B). Suction pressure
C) type of motor
D) Volts and Amps - answerA). Discharge pressure. B). Suction pressure
What is the coefficient of a smooth and rounded outlet hydrant?
A) .70.
B) .80.
C). .90.
D). .97 - answerC) .90
When a fire pump has a bypass flow meter to the pump suction, how often does a full
flow test discharging water be performed?
A) annually.
B) every 2 years.
C) every 3 years.
D) every 5 years - answerC) every 3 years
Which statement reflects safety considerations when entering confined spaces such as
tanks and valve pits?
, A). Legally required precautions should be taken.
B). OSHA regulations do not apply.
C). The owner is responsible for safety. D) The testing company shall decide safety
requirements - answerA) Legally required precautions should be taken
Per NFPA 25, which hydrants are to be tested?
A). All hydrants on private mains.
B) Dry barrel hydrants.
C). Municipal hydrants.
D) Wall hydrants - answerA) All hydrants on private mains
While performing an annual pump test, what percentage of the alarm devices shall be
activated?
A) 50%.
B) 75%.
C) All alarms associated with the fire pump.
D) Only the number the owner requested - answerC) All alarms associated with the fire
pump.
Why shall test results be compared with original acceptance test or the most recent test
results?
A). To satisfy the Authority Having Jurisdiction
B). To verify changes in the system.
C). To verify all components of the system function as intended.
D) To verify that the system meets current installation standards - answerB) To verify
Changes in the system
A 300 psi water gauge on a water tank tested against a calibrated gauge-must be
replaced if the reading is which of the following:
A). 5lbs above the calibrated gauge.
B) 5lbs below the calibrated gauge.
C) 7 lbs below the calibrated gauge. D) 10 lbs above the calibrated gauge - answerD)
10 lbs above the calibrated gauge
The owners section of the inspection report requires information about the property that
should be completed by which source?
A). Information collected by the inspectors observations.
B). Information given by the owner or designated representative.
C). Information supplied by the office personnel.
D). Information taken from the last available report - answerB) information given by the
owner or designated representative
