NICET LEVEL 1 WATER BASED SYSTEMS EXAM
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
What is a purpose of a control valve
Answer:
Control Flow to water based fire protection system
Question:
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on
the system side of the dry pipe valve?
Answer:
the same pressure
Question:
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open?
Answer:
Valve status test
Question:
What is a fire service main?
Answer:
A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe between a source of water and
the base of the system riser
Question:
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure.
Answer:
Orifice Plate Proportioning
Question:
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which
shall be replaced?
Answer:
Corrosion
Question:
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces?
Answer:
Periodic inspection is not required
, Question:
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge
Answer:
5 years/ 5 years
Question:
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges
shall be inspected ______?
Answer:
Monthly
Question:
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown?
Answer:
Shall/ Inspected
Question:
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure
under both residual and static conditions
Answer:
Pressure reducing valve
Question:
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent
jamming.
Answer:
1/4 turn
Question:
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated
or replaced?
Answer:
3 percent
Question:
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected.
Answer:
10 Percent
Question:
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry
system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve.
Answer:
System Control Riser
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
What is a purpose of a control valve
Answer:
Control Flow to water based fire protection system
Question:
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on
the system side of the dry pipe valve?
Answer:
the same pressure
Question:
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open?
Answer:
Valve status test
Question:
What is a fire service main?
Answer:
A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe between a source of water and
the base of the system riser
Question:
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure.
Answer:
Orifice Plate Proportioning
Question:
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which
shall be replaced?
Answer:
Corrosion
Question:
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces?
Answer:
Periodic inspection is not required
, Question:
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge
Answer:
5 years/ 5 years
Question:
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges
shall be inspected ______?
Answer:
Monthly
Question:
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown?
Answer:
Shall/ Inspected
Question:
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure
under both residual and static conditions
Answer:
Pressure reducing valve
Question:
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent
jamming.
Answer:
1/4 turn
Question:
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated
or replaced?
Answer:
3 percent
Question:
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected.
Answer:
10 Percent
Question:
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry
system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve.
Answer:
System Control Riser
