Nicet Level 1 water-based systems /
Revised Questions and Answers / Sure
A+
A building has 3 different types of sprinklers. How many sprinkler wrenches are required to be kept on
premises? - 3
A class 1 standpipe system is a system that provides ________ hose connections to water supply used by
fire departments. - 2 1/2 in
All penetrations into the area of cold storage shall be inspected. If an ice obstruction is found during the
inspection, what requirement shall be employed? - Additional pipe shall be examined to ensure
no ice blockage exists.
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system, pre
action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - System Control Riser
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be replaced? -
Corrosion
During testing of a diesel engine driven fire pump system. The fire pump is running at a low RPM. This is
considered a _________? - Impairment
Equipment should be locked out/ tagged out when which of the following conditions exist? - An
employee is required to bypass a guard or other safety device during maintenance/ danger zone exists
when machinery is operating
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
3 percent
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated gauge -
5 years/ 5 years
, Hearing protection is required when the noise level reaches 90 DBA for a duration of _________? -
8 hours
Hose connections should be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 Chapter
______ and Chapter____? - 6,13
How far above the point of support is a ladder required to extend when used to access the roof? -
3 Feet
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - Testing is not required for the
information sign
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the deflector? - Pendent sprinkler
If an explosive actuated tool misfires, you should? - Wait 30 seconds and then refire
In systems where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/ or pressure reducing
valves, the main drain test of at least one system downstream of the device shall be conducted
________? - Quarterly
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - Location if the area served by system,
the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of heat
tape
Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an obstruction
investigation and prevention? - Systems valve, riser, and cross main
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam concentrate at a
specific pressure. - Orifice Plate Proportioning
Revised Questions and Answers / Sure
A+
A building has 3 different types of sprinklers. How many sprinkler wrenches are required to be kept on
premises? - 3
A class 1 standpipe system is a system that provides ________ hose connections to water supply used by
fire departments. - 2 1/2 in
All penetrations into the area of cold storage shall be inspected. If an ice obstruction is found during the
inspection, what requirement shall be employed? - Additional pipe shall be examined to ensure
no ice blockage exists.
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system, pre
action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - System Control Riser
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be replaced? -
Corrosion
During testing of a diesel engine driven fire pump system. The fire pump is running at a low RPM. This is
considered a _________? - Impairment
Equipment should be locked out/ tagged out when which of the following conditions exist? - An
employee is required to bypass a guard or other safety device during maintenance/ danger zone exists
when machinery is operating
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
3 percent
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated gauge -
5 years/ 5 years
, Hearing protection is required when the noise level reaches 90 DBA for a duration of _________? -
8 hours
Hose connections should be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 Chapter
______ and Chapter____? - 6,13
How far above the point of support is a ladder required to extend when used to access the roof? -
3 Feet
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - Testing is not required for the
information sign
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the deflector? - Pendent sprinkler
If an explosive actuated tool misfires, you should? - Wait 30 seconds and then refire
In systems where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/ or pressure reducing
valves, the main drain test of at least one system downstream of the device shall be conducted
________? - Quarterly
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - Location if the area served by system,
the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of heat
tape
Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an obstruction
investigation and prevention? - Systems valve, riser, and cross main
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam concentrate at a
specific pressure. - Orifice Plate Proportioning
