Ohio Sprinkler Technician Practice Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
All new standpipe systems, including yard piping and fire department connections,
shall be tested hydrostatically at not less than
Correct Answer
200 psi
Question 2
A sprinkler system in which multiple cross means are tied together so as to provide
more than one path for water to flow to an operating sprinkler and branch lines are
not tied together is best defined as what type of sprinkler system...
Correct Answer
Looped sprinkler system
Question 3
All valves controlling connections to water supplies and to supply pipes to sprinklers
shall be listed indicating valves. Such valves shall not be closed in less than... when
operated at maximum possible speed from the fully opened position.
Correct Answer
5 Seconds
Question 4
For NFPA 13 R systems, underground mains and lead in connections to system risers
shall be flushed before a connection is made to sprinkler piping. The flushing
operation shall...
Correct Answer
Be continued until the water issuing from the main is clear.
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,Question 5
All fire department connections shall be supplied with...
Correct Answer
Listed check valve near the point where it joins the system
Question 6
?
Correct Answer
?
Question 7
In accordance with NFPA 25, records of inspections, test and maintenance of systems
and their components shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction
upon request...
Correct Answer
True
Question 8
For extended coverage sidewall spray sprinklers, the deflection of sprinklers shall be
aligned to...
Correct Answer
Ceilings and roofs
Question 9
Valves shall be provided to...
Correct Answer
Permit isolating a standpipe without interrupting the supply to other standpipes
from the same source of supply
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, Question 10
According to NFPA 25, the responsibility for properly maintaining a water based fire
protection system shall be that of the...
Correct Answer
Owner of the property
Question 11
For sprinkler systems, all pipe needs to be marked along its length by the
manufacturer. Information should include...
Correct Answer
Manufacturers name, model designation, or schedule
Question 12
Components that do not affect systems performance such as drain piping, drain
valves, and signs shall not be required to be listed...
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
Couplings and unions of other than Screwtape shall be of types listed specifically for
use in standpipe systems...
Correct Answer
True
Question 14
In an NFPA 13 D sprinkler system, sidewall sprinklers shall be positioned so that the
deflectors are within 4 inches to 6 inches from the ceiling. Special residential
sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with their listing limitations
Correct Answer
True
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
All new standpipe systems, including yard piping and fire department connections,
shall be tested hydrostatically at not less than
Correct Answer
200 psi
Question 2
A sprinkler system in which multiple cross means are tied together so as to provide
more than one path for water to flow to an operating sprinkler and branch lines are
not tied together is best defined as what type of sprinkler system...
Correct Answer
Looped sprinkler system
Question 3
All valves controlling connections to water supplies and to supply pipes to sprinklers
shall be listed indicating valves. Such valves shall not be closed in less than... when
operated at maximum possible speed from the fully opened position.
Correct Answer
5 Seconds
Question 4
For NFPA 13 R systems, underground mains and lead in connections to system risers
shall be flushed before a connection is made to sprinkler piping. The flushing
operation shall...
Correct Answer
Be continued until the water issuing from the main is clear.
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,Question 5
All fire department connections shall be supplied with...
Correct Answer
Listed check valve near the point where it joins the system
Question 6
?
Correct Answer
?
Question 7
In accordance with NFPA 25, records of inspections, test and maintenance of systems
and their components shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction
upon request...
Correct Answer
True
Question 8
For extended coverage sidewall spray sprinklers, the deflection of sprinklers shall be
aligned to...
Correct Answer
Ceilings and roofs
Question 9
Valves shall be provided to...
Correct Answer
Permit isolating a standpipe without interrupting the supply to other standpipes
from the same source of supply
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, Question 10
According to NFPA 25, the responsibility for properly maintaining a water based fire
protection system shall be that of the...
Correct Answer
Owner of the property
Question 11
For sprinkler systems, all pipe needs to be marked along its length by the
manufacturer. Information should include...
Correct Answer
Manufacturers name, model designation, or schedule
Question 12
Components that do not affect systems performance such as drain piping, drain
valves, and signs shall not be required to be listed...
Correct Answer
True
Question 13
Couplings and unions of other than Screwtape shall be of types listed specifically for
use in standpipe systems...
Correct Answer
True
Question 14
In an NFPA 13 D sprinkler system, sidewall sprinklers shall be positioned so that the
deflectors are within 4 inches to 6 inches from the ceiling. Special residential
sprinklers shall be installed in accordance with their listing limitations
Correct Answer
True
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