CITYWIDE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
PRACTICE EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Update 2025 TOP
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Pipe Schedule Systems - ANSWER✔✔-A method of sizing piping based upon
the number of sprinkler heads and the occupancy of the protected area.
Preaction Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler system employing
automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that contains air
that may or may not be under pressure, with a supplemental detection
system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers.
Pressure Control Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A pilot operated pressure reducing
valve that may be used with a fire or booster pump designed for the
purpose of preventing the incoming water supply pressure from dropping
below a set pressure.
Pressure-Reducing Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve designed for the purpose of
reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual)
and nonflowing (static) conditions.
Pressure Relief Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve designed for the purpose of
releasing excess air or water pressure from the Fire Protection Piping
System.
Pressure Tank - ANSWER✔✔-A tank using air pressure to supplying water
for water- based fire protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at
one third air to two thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a fusible
link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler in which all or part of the
body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Residential Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A type of fast response sprinkler that
has been specifically tested to enhance survivability in the room of fire
origin and listed for use in dwelling units.
Response Time Index (RTI) - ANSWER✔✔-A measurement of the thermal
,sensitivity of a sprinkler head expressed in (meters-seconds) 1/2.
Supervisory signal - ANSWER✔✔-A signal indicating the need for action or
the use of such device in connection with the supervision of fire alarm
systems or the maintenance features of related systems.
Small orifice sprinklers - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler head with and orifice size
smaller than 1⁄2"
Solder Link Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler operated by the melting of
a metal link, they vary in size and configuration for quick response and
standard response sprinklers. The smaller the size of the link, the faster the
sprinkler operates.
Spray Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A type of sprinkler listed for its capability to
provide fire control for a wide range of fire hazards. The most commonly
used sprinkler since 1953.
Standard Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a
fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 80 or more.
Supervisory signal-initiating device - ANSWER✔✔-An initiating device, such
as a valve supervisory switch,that triggers a supervisory signal.
Testing - ANSWER✔✔-A procedure used to determine the status of a system
as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water based fire
protection systems such as waterflow tests, fire pump tests, alarm tests,
and trip tests of dry pipe, deluge, or preaction valves. These tests follow up
on the original acceptance test at intervals
specified in the appropriate chapter of NFPA #25, 2002 edition.
Upright Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler designed to be installed in such
a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the deflector.
Water Spray Fixed System - ANSWER✔✔-A special fixed pipe system
connected to a reliable fire protection water supply and equipped with
water spray nozzles for specific water discharge and distribution over the
surface or area to be protected.
PREACTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - ANSWER✔✔-designed for situations
where there is danger of serious water damage. Water damage is usually
caused by damaged sprinklers or broken piping. Under normal conditions
there is no water in the piping. The air in the piping may or may not be is
under pressure. A preaction valve prevents the water from entering the
,system. The valve is automatically opened when a fire detection system
discovers that there is a fire or smoke condition. The preaction valve is
tripped by the fire detection system before any of the sprinkler heads open.
A supervisory device signals when the valve is opened. The preaction valve
can also be operated manually.
AUTOMATIC FILL PUMPS FILL THE TANK AT A RATE OF GPM OR MORE. -
ANSWER✔✔-65
THE TURN ON THE FILL PUMP WHEN THE WATER IN THE TANK IS TOO
LOW. - ANSWER✔✔-FLOATS
SOME METHODS TO PREVENT ICE INSIDE A GRAVITY TANK ARE .-
ANSWER✔✔-CIRCULATED HOT WATER, STEAM, STEAM COILS, AND SUN
HEAT
THE MAIN REASON A SPRINKLER SYS. SUPPLIED BY A GRAVITY TANK FAILS
IS
. - ANSWER✔✔-NOT ENOUGH WATER IN THE TANK
THE PUMP IS THE STANDARD PUMP CURRENTLY USED IN FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS. - ANSWER✔✔-CENTRIFUGAL
THE WATER AVAILABLE TO THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP MUST ALWAYS BE
. - ANSWER✔✔-UNDER PRESSURE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ARE CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING WATER FROM
TO GPM. - ANSWER✔✔-25, 5000
A VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP IS USED TO DRAW WATER FROM A WELL TO
. - ANSWER✔✔-FILL A STORAGE TANK.
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MUD, GRAVEL, AND LEAVES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE .-
ANSWER✔✔-PUMP
WHEN ARE INSTALLED, THEY ARE USUALLY USED IN COMBINATION
, WITH A GRAVITY TANK OR A PRESSURE TANK. - ANSWER✔✔- MANUALLY
ACTIVATED PUMPS
COF HOLDERS SHOULD MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE FIRE PUMPS IAW
. - ANSWER✔✔-MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS
REMOTE PUSHBUTTONS ARE USED TO THE PUMP ONLY. - ANSWER✔✔-
START
PRESSURE MAINTENANCE PUMPS (JOCKEY PUMPS) ARE USED TO
PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM. - ANSWER✔✔-RESTORE
THE PUMP INCREASES PRESSURE TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. -
ANSWER✔✔-BOOSTER
THE TEMPERATURE IN THE PUMP ROOM SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ABOVE
. - ANSWER✔✔-40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
MISSING OR DEFECTIVE PIPE HANGERS CAN CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FAIL
DUE TO . - ANSWER✔✔-PIPE RUPTURE
SHALL NOT BE USED TO FASTEN THE SYSTEM OR BUILDING
ATTACHMENTS TO THE STRUCTURE. - ANSWER✔✔-NAILS
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VISUAL INSPECTION OF HANGING AND BRACING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR
PIPING CONCEALED ABOVE . - ANSWER✔✔-CEILINGS
LINES ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SPRINKLER HEADS. -
ANSWER✔✔-BRANCH
ARE ABLE TO SUPPLY FEED MAINS OR CROSS MAINS DIRECTLY. -
ANSWER✔✔-RISERS
STANDARD STEEL PIPE WITH DIAMETERS OF 1-1/14 INCH REQUIRE
HANGERS TO BE PLACED FEET APART. - ANSWER✔✔-12
FOR PIPE OTHER THAN 1-1/4, THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN
HANGERS IS FEET. - ANSWER✔✔-15
CPVC PIPE HANGER SPACE FOR 3/4 INCH PIPE IS . - ANSWER✔✔-5 FT 6 IN
CPVC PIPE HANGER SPACE FOR 3 INCH PIPE IS FEET. - ANSWER✔✔-10
THE DISTANCE FROM A HANGER ASSEMBLY TO THE CENTERLINE OF A
SPRINKLER HEAD SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN . - ANSWER✔✔-3 INCHES
SYSTEMS ABOVE PSI HAVE DIFFERENT SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS. -
PRACTICE EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Update 2025 TOP
RATED A+
Pipe Schedule Systems - ANSWER✔✔-A method of sizing piping based upon
the number of sprinkler heads and the occupancy of the protected area.
Preaction Sprinkler System - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler system employing
automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that contains air
that may or may not be under pressure, with a supplemental detection
system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers.
Pressure Control Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A pilot operated pressure reducing
valve that may be used with a fire or booster pump designed for the
purpose of preventing the incoming water supply pressure from dropping
below a set pressure.
Pressure-Reducing Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve designed for the purpose of
reducing the downstream water pressure under both flowing (residual)
and nonflowing (static) conditions.
Pressure Relief Valve - ANSWER✔✔-A valve designed for the purpose of
releasing excess air or water pressure from the Fire Protection Piping
System.
Pressure Tank - ANSWER✔✔-A tank using air pressure to supplying water
for water- based fire protection systems. Tank contents to be maintained at
one third air to two thirds water.
Quick Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a fusible
link with a response time index (RTI) of 50 or less.
Recessed Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler in which all or part of the
body, other than the shank thread, is mounted above the ceiling.
Residential Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A type of fast response sprinkler that
has been specifically tested to enhance survivability in the room of fire
origin and listed for use in dwelling units.
Response Time Index (RTI) - ANSWER✔✔-A measurement of the thermal
,sensitivity of a sprinkler head expressed in (meters-seconds) 1/2.
Supervisory signal - ANSWER✔✔-A signal indicating the need for action or
the use of such device in connection with the supervision of fire alarm
systems or the maintenance features of related systems.
Small orifice sprinklers - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler head with and orifice size
smaller than 1⁄2"
Solder Link Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler operated by the melting of
a metal link, they vary in size and configuration for quick response and
standard response sprinklers. The smaller the size of the link, the faster the
sprinkler operates.
Spray Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A type of sprinkler listed for its capability to
provide fire control for a wide range of fire hazards. The most commonly
used sprinkler since 1953.
Standard Response Sprinkler Head - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler having a
fusible link with a response time index (RTI) of 80 or more.
Supervisory signal-initiating device - ANSWER✔✔-An initiating device, such
as a valve supervisory switch,that triggers a supervisory signal.
Testing - ANSWER✔✔-A procedure used to determine the status of a system
as intended by conducting periodic physical checks on water based fire
protection systems such as waterflow tests, fire pump tests, alarm tests,
and trip tests of dry pipe, deluge, or preaction valves. These tests follow up
on the original acceptance test at intervals
specified in the appropriate chapter of NFPA #25, 2002 edition.
Upright Sprinkler - ANSWER✔✔-A sprinkler designed to be installed in such
a way that the water spray is directed upwards against the deflector.
Water Spray Fixed System - ANSWER✔✔-A special fixed pipe system
connected to a reliable fire protection water supply and equipped with
water spray nozzles for specific water discharge and distribution over the
surface or area to be protected.
PREACTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - ANSWER✔✔-designed for situations
where there is danger of serious water damage. Water damage is usually
caused by damaged sprinklers or broken piping. Under normal conditions
there is no water in the piping. The air in the piping may or may not be is
under pressure. A preaction valve prevents the water from entering the
,system. The valve is automatically opened when a fire detection system
discovers that there is a fire or smoke condition. The preaction valve is
tripped by the fire detection system before any of the sprinkler heads open.
A supervisory device signals when the valve is opened. The preaction valve
can also be operated manually.
AUTOMATIC FILL PUMPS FILL THE TANK AT A RATE OF GPM OR MORE. -
ANSWER✔✔-65
THE TURN ON THE FILL PUMP WHEN THE WATER IN THE TANK IS TOO
LOW. - ANSWER✔✔-FLOATS
SOME METHODS TO PREVENT ICE INSIDE A GRAVITY TANK ARE .-
ANSWER✔✔-CIRCULATED HOT WATER, STEAM, STEAM COILS, AND SUN
HEAT
THE MAIN REASON A SPRINKLER SYS. SUPPLIED BY A GRAVITY TANK FAILS
IS
. - ANSWER✔✔-NOT ENOUGH WATER IN THE TANK
THE PUMP IS THE STANDARD PUMP CURRENTLY USED IN FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS. - ANSWER✔✔-CENTRIFUGAL
THE WATER AVAILABLE TO THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP MUST ALWAYS BE
. - ANSWER✔✔-UNDER PRESSURE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS ARE CAPABLE OF DISCHARGING WATER FROM
TO GPM. - ANSWER✔✔-25, 5000
A VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP IS USED TO DRAW WATER FROM A WELL TO
. - ANSWER✔✔-FILL A STORAGE TANK.
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RESERVED.Page 50/54
MUD, GRAVEL, AND LEAVES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE .-
ANSWER✔✔-PUMP
WHEN ARE INSTALLED, THEY ARE USUALLY USED IN COMBINATION
, WITH A GRAVITY TANK OR A PRESSURE TANK. - ANSWER✔✔- MANUALLY
ACTIVATED PUMPS
COF HOLDERS SHOULD MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE FIRE PUMPS IAW
. - ANSWER✔✔-MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS
REMOTE PUSHBUTTONS ARE USED TO THE PUMP ONLY. - ANSWER✔✔-
START
PRESSURE MAINTENANCE PUMPS (JOCKEY PUMPS) ARE USED TO
PRESSURE IN THE SYSTEM. - ANSWER✔✔-RESTORE
THE PUMP INCREASES PRESSURE TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL. -
ANSWER✔✔-BOOSTER
THE TEMPERATURE IN THE PUMP ROOM SHOULD BE MAINTAINED ABOVE
. - ANSWER✔✔-40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
MISSING OR DEFECTIVE PIPE HANGERS CAN CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FAIL
DUE TO . - ANSWER✔✔-PIPE RUPTURE
SHALL NOT BE USED TO FASTEN THE SYSTEM OR BUILDING
ATTACHMENTS TO THE STRUCTURE. - ANSWER✔✔-NAILS
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RESERVED.Page 51/54
VISUAL INSPECTION OF HANGING AND BRACING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR
PIPING CONCEALED ABOVE . - ANSWER✔✔-CEILINGS
LINES ARE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SPRINKLER HEADS. -
ANSWER✔✔-BRANCH
ARE ABLE TO SUPPLY FEED MAINS OR CROSS MAINS DIRECTLY. -
ANSWER✔✔-RISERS
STANDARD STEEL PIPE WITH DIAMETERS OF 1-1/14 INCH REQUIRE
HANGERS TO BE PLACED FEET APART. - ANSWER✔✔-12
FOR PIPE OTHER THAN 1-1/4, THE MAXIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN
HANGERS IS FEET. - ANSWER✔✔-15
CPVC PIPE HANGER SPACE FOR 3/4 INCH PIPE IS . - ANSWER✔✔-5 FT 6 IN
CPVC PIPE HANGER SPACE FOR 3 INCH PIPE IS FEET. - ANSWER✔✔-10
THE DISTANCE FROM A HANGER ASSEMBLY TO THE CENTERLINE OF A
SPRINKLER HEAD SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN . - ANSWER✔✔-3 INCHES
SYSTEMS ABOVE PSI HAVE DIFFERENT SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS. -
