Sprinkler (Actual) Exam Graded A+
A water motor gong is what type of alarm? - ANSWER-Local alarm
At what volume does a dry pipe sprinkler system require a quick opening device? -
ANSWER-A. 300 gallons
B. 500 gallons
C. 1000 gallons
D. 500 litres
Class 2 standpipes have what sized outlets? - ANSWER-1.5"
How should a pendant sprinkler head be installed? - ANSWER-Deflector facing down.
Hypoxic systems reduce the oxygen content of the air to approximately what
percentage? - ANSWER-15
Pre action systems are specifically designed for what to occur? - ANSWER-The need
for 2 separate actions to occur before discharging suppressant
Slow leaks in a dry pipe system will cause what conditions? - ANSWER-A. Inability of
the system to discharge suppressant
B. Excessive corrosion of the system piping
C. The air compressor to constantly cycle on/off
D. The water gong to sound
The purpose of retardant chambers is to: - ANSWER-Help prevent false alarms.
Wet pipe systems are configured in which of the following ways: - ANSWER-Completely
filled with water at all times
What are the 2 types of wet pipe alarms valves? - ANSWER-Pilot valve, split seat
valve?
What does a sprinkler heads K-Factor indicate? - ANSWER-The expected flow rate
depending on the system pressure
What is an ancillary space? - ANSWER-The space between the outside edge of a pipe
and the hole the pipe's passing through
What is the standard response time for a dry pipe sprinkler system? - ANSWER-A. 10
seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 60 seconds
D. 120 seconds
A water motor gong is what type of alarm? - ANSWER-Local alarm
At what volume does a dry pipe sprinkler system require a quick opening device? -
ANSWER-A. 300 gallons
B. 500 gallons
C. 1000 gallons
D. 500 litres
Class 2 standpipes have what sized outlets? - ANSWER-1.5"
How should a pendant sprinkler head be installed? - ANSWER-Deflector facing down.
Hypoxic systems reduce the oxygen content of the air to approximately what
percentage? - ANSWER-15
Pre action systems are specifically designed for what to occur? - ANSWER-The need
for 2 separate actions to occur before discharging suppressant
Slow leaks in a dry pipe system will cause what conditions? - ANSWER-A. Inability of
the system to discharge suppressant
B. Excessive corrosion of the system piping
C. The air compressor to constantly cycle on/off
D. The water gong to sound
The purpose of retardant chambers is to: - ANSWER-Help prevent false alarms.
Wet pipe systems are configured in which of the following ways: - ANSWER-Completely
filled with water at all times
What are the 2 types of wet pipe alarms valves? - ANSWER-Pilot valve, split seat
valve?
What does a sprinkler heads K-Factor indicate? - ANSWER-The expected flow rate
depending on the system pressure
What is an ancillary space? - ANSWER-The space between the outside edge of a pipe
and the hole the pipe's passing through
What is the standard response time for a dry pipe sprinkler system? - ANSWER-A. 10
seconds
B. 30 seconds
C. 60 seconds
D. 120 seconds
