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NICET LEVEL 1 ITM OF WATER
BASED SYSTEMS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a purpose of a control valve - correct-answer - 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? - correct-answer - the same
pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to
determine that the valve is open? - correct-answer - Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - correct-answer - 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. - correct-answer - Orifice Plate
Proportioning
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During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced? - correct-answer - Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - correct-answer - Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison
with a calibrated gauge - correct-answer -
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - correct-answer - Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - correct-
answer - Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - correct-answer - Pressure
reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - correct-answer - 1/4
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Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - correct-answer - 3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when
compared to original acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be
identified and corrected. - correct-answer - 10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze
loop, dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - correct-
answer - System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - correct-answer -
Location if the area served by system, the presence and location of antifreeze or
other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is
securely attached to the sprinkler riser? - correct-answer - Hydraulic Design
Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign
to be made of? - correct-answer - Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - correct-answer - Testing
is not required for the information sign
NICET LEVEL 1 ITM OF WATER
BASED SYSTEMS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a purpose of a control valve - correct-answer - 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? - correct-answer - the same
pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to
determine that the valve is open? - correct-answer - Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - correct-answer - 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. - correct-answer - Orifice Plate
Proportioning
, 2
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced? - correct-answer - Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - correct-answer - Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison
with a calibrated gauge - correct-answer -
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - correct-answer - Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - correct-
answer - Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - correct-answer - Pressure
reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - correct-answer - 1/4
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Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - correct-answer - 3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when
compared to original acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be
identified and corrected. - correct-answer - 10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze
loop, dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - correct-
answer - System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - correct-answer -
Location if the area served by system, the presence and location of antifreeze or
other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is
securely attached to the sprinkler riser? - correct-answer - Hydraulic Design
Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign
to be made of? - correct-answer - Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - correct-answer - Testing
is not required for the information sign
