NICET WATER-BASED SYSTEMS LAYOUT
LEVEL I PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANTS
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1. What is the primary purpose of a fire sprinkler system?
A. To alert occupants of a fire
B. To suppress or control a fire
C. To provide emergency lighting
D. To provide water for drinking
B
Sprinkler systems are designed to suppress or control fires, not just
alert occupants.
2. Which type of sprinkler system has water in the pipes at all times?
A. Dry-pipe system
B. Wet-pipe system
C. Pre-action system
D. Deluge system
B
Wet-pipe systems maintain water in the pipes at all times for
immediate discharge when a sprinkler activates.
3. What is the maximum spacing allowed between sprinklers in a
standard light hazard occupancy?
A. 10 ft
B. 12 ft
, C. 15 ft
D. 20 ft
C
NFPA 13 specifies a maximum of 15 ft for light hazard areas to
ensure adequate coverage.
4. What is the minimum water supply duration for a fire sprinkler
system in a commercial building?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 90 minutes
C
NFPA 13 requires at least 60 minutes of water supply for standard
commercial systems.
5. Which of the following is considered a “light hazard” occupancy?
A. Warehouse storing paper products
B. Office space
C. Aircraft hangar
D. Manufacturing facility with flammable liquids
B
Light hazard occupancies include offices and similar low
combustibility areas.
6. The distance from the sprinkler deflector to the ceiling must be:
A. At least 2 inches
B. At least 4 inches
C. At least 6 inches
D. At least 12 inches
B
, NFPA 13 requires a minimum of 4 inches to allow proper spray
distribution.
7. What is the primary function of a fire department connection
(FDC)?
A. To provide water for domestic use
B. To allow the fire department to supplement system water
C. To drain the system
D. To test flow and pressure
B
The FDC allows the fire department to pump water into the system
to increase flow and pressure during a fire.
8. A dry-pipe sprinkler system is typically used in:
A. High-hazard storage areas
B. Warm offices
C. Unheated warehouses
D. Light hazard spaces
C
Dry-pipe systems prevent pipe freezing in unheated spaces.
9. What type of sprinkler head is commonly used in residential
applications?
A. Pendant sprinkler
B. Upright sprinkler
C. Sidewall sprinkler
D. Concealed sprinkler
A
Pendant sprinklers are the most common in residential ceilings for
aesthetics and coverage.
10. Which NFPA standard governs the installation of sprinkler
systems?
LEVEL I PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANTS
DOWNLOAD
1. What is the primary purpose of a fire sprinkler system?
A. To alert occupants of a fire
B. To suppress or control a fire
C. To provide emergency lighting
D. To provide water for drinking
B
Sprinkler systems are designed to suppress or control fires, not just
alert occupants.
2. Which type of sprinkler system has water in the pipes at all times?
A. Dry-pipe system
B. Wet-pipe system
C. Pre-action system
D. Deluge system
B
Wet-pipe systems maintain water in the pipes at all times for
immediate discharge when a sprinkler activates.
3. What is the maximum spacing allowed between sprinklers in a
standard light hazard occupancy?
A. 10 ft
B. 12 ft
, C. 15 ft
D. 20 ft
C
NFPA 13 specifies a maximum of 15 ft for light hazard areas to
ensure adequate coverage.
4. What is the minimum water supply duration for a fire sprinkler
system in a commercial building?
A. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 90 minutes
C
NFPA 13 requires at least 60 minutes of water supply for standard
commercial systems.
5. Which of the following is considered a “light hazard” occupancy?
A. Warehouse storing paper products
B. Office space
C. Aircraft hangar
D. Manufacturing facility with flammable liquids
B
Light hazard occupancies include offices and similar low
combustibility areas.
6. The distance from the sprinkler deflector to the ceiling must be:
A. At least 2 inches
B. At least 4 inches
C. At least 6 inches
D. At least 12 inches
B
, NFPA 13 requires a minimum of 4 inches to allow proper spray
distribution.
7. What is the primary function of a fire department connection
(FDC)?
A. To provide water for domestic use
B. To allow the fire department to supplement system water
C. To drain the system
D. To test flow and pressure
B
The FDC allows the fire department to pump water into the system
to increase flow and pressure during a fire.
8. A dry-pipe sprinkler system is typically used in:
A. High-hazard storage areas
B. Warm offices
C. Unheated warehouses
D. Light hazard spaces
C
Dry-pipe systems prevent pipe freezing in unheated spaces.
9. What type of sprinkler head is commonly used in residential
applications?
A. Pendant sprinkler
B. Upright sprinkler
C. Sidewall sprinkler
D. Concealed sprinkler
A
Pendant sprinklers are the most common in residential ceilings for
aesthetics and coverage.
10. Which NFPA standard governs the installation of sprinkler
systems?
