Sprinkler Chart Questions (S12) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - MP &
MFSPC
Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Quarterly
Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Quarterly
In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what color tag is
required? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow
A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Extra High (325 - 375°F)
The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Quarterly
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly corroded? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Orange
Obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be investigated how often? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 Years
, What color tag is required when the circuit breakers on a special service pump are over 2 years
old? - CORRECT ANSWER - Orange
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads made prior to 1920 have not been replaced? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Orange, notify FDNY after 30 days
During an operational test of a foam water sprinkler system, if the nozzles are plugged what
color tag is used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red
Steel water storage tanks without corrosive protection are to be inspected how often? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 years
A sprinkler head with a white frame has a temperature rating of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
175 - 225°F
The weekly test of an electric fire pump is how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 minutes
The weekly test of a Diesel fire pump is how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minutes
Upon inspection of a sprinkler system, if the hydraulic nameplate is missing what color tag is
used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow
When inspecting a preaction system, if the electrical components are not in service what color
tag is used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red
Vane type water flow devices shall be tested how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Semi-
annually
Proper number of spare heads and wrenches shall be inspected how often? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Annually
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How often shall the stem of an OS&Y Valve be lubricated - CORRECT ANSWER -
Annually
The 3 year dry pipe trip test is to be performed by whom? - CORRECT ANSWER - MP &
MFSPC
Fire department connections are to be inspected how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Quarterly
Water motor gongs are to be tested how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Quarterly
In a water spray fixed system inspection if the strainer is found corroded what color tag is
required? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow
A sprinkler head with a red frame has a temperature classification of? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Extra High (325 - 375°F)
The Hydraulic name plate shall be inspected how often? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Quarterly
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads are found to be lightly corroded? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Orange
Obstructions in sprinkler systems shall be investigated how often? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5 Years
, What color tag is required when the circuit breakers on a special service pump are over 2 years
old? - CORRECT ANSWER - Orange
What color tag is required when sprinkler heads made prior to 1920 have not been replaced? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Orange, notify FDNY after 30 days
During an operational test of a foam water sprinkler system, if the nozzles are plugged what
color tag is used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red
Steel water storage tanks without corrosive protection are to be inspected how often? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3 years
A sprinkler head with a white frame has a temperature rating of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
175 - 225°F
The weekly test of an electric fire pump is how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 minutes
The weekly test of a Diesel fire pump is how long? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30 minutes
Upon inspection of a sprinkler system, if the hydraulic nameplate is missing what color tag is
used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yellow
When inspecting a preaction system, if the electrical components are not in service what color
tag is used? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red
Vane type water flow devices shall be tested how often? - CORRECT ANSWER - Semi-
annually
Proper number of spare heads and wrenches shall be inspected how often? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Annually
