Nicet Level 1 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 _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated gauge -
Answer: 5 years/ 5 years
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 __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. - Answer:
1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
Answer: 3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original acceptance test,
the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - Answer: 10 Percent
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
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 _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated gauge -
Answer: 5 years/ 5 years
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 __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. - Answer:
1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or replaced? -
Answer: 3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original acceptance test,
the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - Answer: 10 Percent
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
