Nicet Level 1 water based systems exam
with correct answers revised and
verified.
What is a purpose of a control valve
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?
the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open?
Valve status test
What is a fire service main?
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.
Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced?
Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces?
Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge
5 years/ 5 years
, Sprinklers are subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected using
cellophane bags having a thickness of ______?
0.0003 inches
A building has 3 different types of sprinklers. How many sprinkler wrenches are
required to be kept on premises?
3
During testing of a diesel engine driven fire pump system. The fire pump is
running at a low RPM. This is considered a _________?
Impairment
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______?
Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown?
Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions
Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to
prevent jamming.
1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced?
3 percent
with correct answers revised and
verified.
What is a purpose of a control valve
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?
the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open?
Valve status test
What is a fire service main?
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.
Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced?
Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces?
Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge
5 years/ 5 years
, Sprinklers are subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected using
cellophane bags having a thickness of ______?
0.0003 inches
A building has 3 different types of sprinklers. How many sprinkler wrenches are
required to be kept on premises?
3
During testing of a diesel engine driven fire pump system. The fire pump is
running at a low RPM. This is considered a _________?
Impairment
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______?
Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown?
Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions
Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to
prevent jamming.
1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced?
3 percent
