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NICET LEVEL 1 – WATER-BASED
SYSTEMS EXAM 2026 | COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
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 _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge - correct-answer -5 years/ 5 years
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 __________ from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - correct-answer -1/4 turn
NICET LEVEL 1 – WATER-BASED
SYSTEMS EXAM 2026 | COMPLETE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
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 _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge - correct-answer -5 years/ 5 years
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 __________ from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - correct-answer -1/4 turn
