NICET LEVEL III EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 | INSPECTION, TESTING,
AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER BASED SYSTEMS | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED
Before performing a hydrostatic test on a semi- automatic standpipe in
a high rise building, with a total volume of 760 gallons , what should be
done first? A). Check that all valves on all floors are closed. B). Inform
the building owner of the need for access to all areas of the building for
the duration of the test. C). Perform an air test in the system. D). Place
25 psi of water pressure on the system to check for leaks ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Check that all valves on all floors are
closed
If a standpipe system has been modified which test is required? A). Air
test. B). Flow test. C). Hydrostatic test D). Test of reducing valves ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Flow test
When misaligned discharge devices for water systems are realigned by
visual means, when should the discharge pattern be inspected? (
Choose two) A). Immediately after realignment. B). At the next
scheduled flow test. C). Quarterly. D). Annually ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A) Immediately after realignment B) At the next
scheduled flow test
,In a water spray fixed system, at which two frequencies shall items in
areas that are inaccessible for safety conditions be inspected? A). At
scheduled shut downs. B). Annually. C). Not more than every 18
months. D). Every two years ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) At
scheduled shutdowns C) Not more than every 18 months
How frequently should a tank without a supervised low temperature
alarm be inspected? A). Daily. B). Weekly. C). Every other week. D).
Monthly ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Weekly
On hose connection pressure reducing valves, adjustment should be
made to what instructions? A). Authorities Having Jurisdiction
guidelines. B). Insurance underwriters guidelines. C). Manufacturers
guidelines D ) NFPA 14 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C)
Manufacturers guidelines
A partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve maybe done
using which method? A). Closing the main shut off valves. B). Main
drain test on a quarterly basis. C). Opening the inspectors test valve
annually. D). Turning the fire pump on and opening the case relief valve
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Main drain test on a quarterly
basis
,If the hydraulically most remote outlet on a standpipe system is not
accessible where shall the flow test be performed? A). At a location
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction B). At the low point
drain. C). At the most convenient site determined by the owner. D). At
the next low hose outlet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) At a
location determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
How often shall deluge valves be trip tested ? A) Annually. B). Every
three years. C). Every five years. D). Only after changes to the system ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Annually
During a test on a fire pump with an electric driver, which two items
would the inspector use?) (Choose two) A). Calibrator B) multi meter.
C). Refractor. D) Tachometer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B)
Multimeter D) Tachometer
When the initiating device on a high water temperature limit switch
cannot be tested, which alternative testing can be performed? A) Check
the water temperature on the tank discharge. B). The circuitry can be
tested C). A manual temperature reading can be taken. D). Testing
should be in accordance to NFPA 72 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----B) The circuitry can be tested
, To test a sample containing propylene glycol , from a two inch anti-
freeze loop in a building with a 4 inch wet pipe system and a 4 inch
pressure zone back flow preventer fed by a non potable water supply,
which tool should be used? A). Anemometer. B). Refractometer. C).
Spectrometer. D). Tachometer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B)
Refractometer
Who should be notified before a test of a water spray system is
conducted? A) All personnel who's operations could be affected by the
systems actuation. B). Only the alarms supervisory service. C). Only the
Authority Having Jurisdiction. D). Only the maintenance department ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) All personnel who's operations
could be affected by the systems actuation
Which three data elements for the inspection of a pre-action system
shall be recorded and maintained at the system riser? (Choose three).
A). Date of the last trip test. B) Inspectors name. C). Internal condition
of the valve D). Tripping time ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A)
Date of last trip test B) Inspectors name C) Tripping time
AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER BASED SYSTEMS | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | JUST RELEASED
Before performing a hydrostatic test on a semi- automatic standpipe in
a high rise building, with a total volume of 760 gallons , what should be
done first? A). Check that all valves on all floors are closed. B). Inform
the building owner of the need for access to all areas of the building for
the duration of the test. C). Perform an air test in the system. D). Place
25 psi of water pressure on the system to check for leaks ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Check that all valves on all floors are
closed
If a standpipe system has been modified which test is required? A). Air
test. B). Flow test. C). Hydrostatic test D). Test of reducing valves ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Flow test
When misaligned discharge devices for water systems are realigned by
visual means, when should the discharge pattern be inspected? (
Choose two) A). Immediately after realignment. B). At the next
scheduled flow test. C). Quarterly. D). Annually ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A) Immediately after realignment B) At the next
scheduled flow test
,In a water spray fixed system, at which two frequencies shall items in
areas that are inaccessible for safety conditions be inspected? A). At
scheduled shut downs. B). Annually. C). Not more than every 18
months. D). Every two years ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) At
scheduled shutdowns C) Not more than every 18 months
How frequently should a tank without a supervised low temperature
alarm be inspected? A). Daily. B). Weekly. C). Every other week. D).
Monthly ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Weekly
On hose connection pressure reducing valves, adjustment should be
made to what instructions? A). Authorities Having Jurisdiction
guidelines. B). Insurance underwriters guidelines. C). Manufacturers
guidelines D ) NFPA 14 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C)
Manufacturers guidelines
A partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve maybe done
using which method? A). Closing the main shut off valves. B). Main
drain test on a quarterly basis. C). Opening the inspectors test valve
annually. D). Turning the fire pump on and opening the case relief valve
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Main drain test on a quarterly
basis
,If the hydraulically most remote outlet on a standpipe system is not
accessible where shall the flow test be performed? A). At a location
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction B). At the low point
drain. C). At the most convenient site determined by the owner. D). At
the next low hose outlet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) At a
location determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
How often shall deluge valves be trip tested ? A) Annually. B). Every
three years. C). Every five years. D). Only after changes to the system ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Annually
During a test on a fire pump with an electric driver, which two items
would the inspector use?) (Choose two) A). Calibrator B) multi meter.
C). Refractor. D) Tachometer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B)
Multimeter D) Tachometer
When the initiating device on a high water temperature limit switch
cannot be tested, which alternative testing can be performed? A) Check
the water temperature on the tank discharge. B). The circuitry can be
tested C). A manual temperature reading can be taken. D). Testing
should be in accordance to NFPA 72 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----B) The circuitry can be tested
, To test a sample containing propylene glycol , from a two inch anti-
freeze loop in a building with a 4 inch wet pipe system and a 4 inch
pressure zone back flow preventer fed by a non potable water supply,
which tool should be used? A). Anemometer. B). Refractometer. C).
Spectrometer. D). Tachometer ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B)
Refractometer
Who should be notified before a test of a water spray system is
conducted? A) All personnel who's operations could be affected by the
systems actuation. B). Only the alarms supervisory service. C). Only the
Authority Having Jurisdiction. D). Only the maintenance department ----
-----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) All personnel who's operations
could be affected by the systems actuation
Which three data elements for the inspection of a pre-action system
shall be recorded and maintained at the system riser? (Choose three).
A). Date of the last trip test. B) Inspectors name. C). Internal condition
of the valve D). Tripping time ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A)
Date of last trip test B) Inspectors name C) Tripping time
