S13 standpipe test questions
with correct answers
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER - Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER - A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply
capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a
hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER - supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system.
Control Valve - ANSWER - A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control valves
do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and
deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANSWER - A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER - A condition in which the application of the component is not
within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER - A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER - A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER - designing a raised series of beams (usually steel)
bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
, top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER - A connection , normally on the exterior of the building, through
which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other
system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER - A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets), with or
without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an inner
reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER - A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and
that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump - ANSWER - A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection.
A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or
steam. The pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply piping or a static
water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume
to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER - A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double over
on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER - typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as water) or pump
capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler system.
Hose Connection - ANSWER - a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to the
standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER - Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire brigade
members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER - A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an elastomeric
or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective cover.
with correct answers
Which option best describes a the term: Operational - ANSWER - Water availability
An Automatic Standpipe System is - ANSWER - A standpipe system that is attached to a water supply
capable of supplying the system demand at all times and that requires no action other than opening a
hose valve to provide water at hose connections.
Auxiliary water supply - ANSWER - supplementary source of water for a standpipe and/or sprinkler
system.
Control Valve - ANSWER - A valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control valves
do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe, pre-action and
deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves.
Branch line - ANSWER - A pipe system, generally in a horizontal plane, connecting not more than
one hose connection with a standpipe.
___ is known as a Deficiency - ANSWER - A condition in which the application of the component is not
within its designed limits or specifications.
Discharge Device - ANSWER - A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a
predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.
What is a Dry Standpipe? - ANSWER - A standpipe system designed to have piping contain water only
when the system is being utilized (No automatic water supply.)
____ is commonly refereed to as Dunnage - ANSWER - designing a raised series of beams (usually steel)
bearing on posts or bearing walls to support mechanical equipment (usually on a roof
, top).
Fire Department Connection - ANSWER - A connection , normally on the exterior of the building, through
which the fire department can pump supplemental water into the sprinkler system, standpipe, or other
system furnishing water for fire extinguishment to
supplement existing water supplies. (Formerly know as Siamese connection.)
Fire Hose - ANSWER - A flexible conduit constructed with one or more reinforcements (Jackets), with or
without a coating or covering but with an approved nonpermeable lining, or with an inner
reinforcement between a protective cover and an approved nonpermeable lining.
Fire Hydrant - ANSWER - A valve connection on a water supply system having one or more outlets and
that is used to supply hose and fire department pumps with water.
Fire Pump - ANSWER - A pump that is a provider of liquid flow and pressure dedicated to fire protection.
A fire pump is a part of a fire standpipe system's water supply and can be powered by electric, diesel or
steam. The pump intake is either connected to the public underground water supply piping or a static
water source (e.g., tank, reservoir, lake). The pump provides water flow at higher pressure and volume
to the standpipe system risers and hose standpipes.
A Fold is a ___ - ANSWER - A transverse bend (fold) occurring where the hose is lengthwise double over
on itself, as on a pin rack.
Gallons per minute (GPM) - ANSWER - typically used to measure fluid flow rate (such as water) or pump
capacity. Measurement of water flow rate for a pump or a fire standpipe or sprinkler system.
Hose Connection - ANSWER - a combination of equipment provided for connection of a hose to the
standpipe system that includes a hose valve with a threaded outlet.
An Attack Hose is - ANSWER - Hose designed to be used by trained fire fighters and fire brigade
members to combat fires beyond the incipient stage.
A Booster Hose is - ANSWER - A non-collapsible hose used under positive pressure having an elastomeric
or thermoplastic tube, a braided or spiraled reinforcement, and an outer protective cover.
