NICET Level 1 ITM of Water
Based Systems
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers.
What is a purpose of a control valve - Answer: Control Flow to water based fire protection system
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
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
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
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
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be replaced? -
Answer: Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed spaces? -
Answer: Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - Answer:
,Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be inspected
______? - Answer: Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process operations
____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - Answer: Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under both
residual and static conditions - Answer: Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
Answer: 1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
Answer: 3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - Answer: 10
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
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - Answer: Location if the area served by
system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of
heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached to the
sprinkler riser? - Answer: Hydraulic Design Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to be made of? -
Answer: Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - Answer: Testing is not required for the
information sign
, Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI - Answer: 5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet pipe system? - Answer:
None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? - Answer: A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - Answer: Antifreeze System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - Answer: Pitot Gauge
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the deflector? - Answer: Pendent sprinkler
A class 1 standpipe system is a system that provides ________in hose connections to water supply used
by fire departments. - Answer: 2 1/2
What type of precautions should shall take place prior to entering confined spaces such as tanks, valve
pits, or trenches? - Answer: Legally required
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? - Answer: Additional pipe shall be examined to ensure
no ice blockage exists.
Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an obstruction
investigation and prevention? - Answer: Systems valve, riser, and cross main
NFPA 25 chapter 15 outlines the procedure to follow for impairment of a water based system. Besides
this code requirement other action shall be followed based on the impairment? - Answer: Attachment of
a tag
Based Systems
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers.
What is a purpose of a control valve - Answer: Control Flow to water based fire protection system
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
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
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
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
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be replaced? -
Answer: Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed spaces? -
Answer: Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - Answer:
,Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be inspected
______? - Answer: Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process operations
____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - Answer: Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under both
residual and static conditions - Answer: Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
Answer: 1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
Answer: 3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - Answer: 10
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
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - Answer: Location if the area served by
system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and location of
heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached to the
sprinkler riser? - Answer: Hydraulic Design Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to be made of? -
Answer: Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - Answer: Testing is not required for the
information sign
, Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI - Answer: 5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet pipe system? - Answer:
None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? - Answer: A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - Answer: Antifreeze System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - Answer: Pitot Gauge
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed
downward against the deflector? - Answer: Pendent sprinkler
A class 1 standpipe system is a system that provides ________in hose connections to water supply used
by fire departments. - Answer: 2 1/2
What type of precautions should shall take place prior to entering confined spaces such as tanks, valve
pits, or trenches? - Answer: Legally required
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? - Answer: Additional pipe shall be examined to ensure
no ice blockage exists.
Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an obstruction
investigation and prevention? - Answer: Systems valve, riser, and cross main
NFPA 25 chapter 15 outlines the procedure to follow for impairment of a water based system. Besides
this code requirement other action shall be followed based on the impairment? - Answer: Attachment of
a tag
