NICET Level III Inspection,Testing &
Maintenance of Water Based Systems
Practice Test. Latest 2026-2027.
Questions & Correct Answers. Graded
A
A 300 psi water gauge on a water tank tested against a calibrated gauge-
must be replaced if the reading is which of the following: - ANS-10 lbs
above the calibrated gauge
A limited system with a 2 inch backflow requires what flow for a forward
flow testing the backflow? A). It is not required to measure the flow on this
device. B). 75 psi. C) 150 psi. D) 250 psi - ANSA) It is not required to
measure the flow on this device
A partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve maybe done using
which method? A). Closing the main shut off valves. B). Main drain test on
a quarterly basis. C). Opening the inspectors test valve annually. D).
Turning the fire pump on and opening the case relief valve - ANSB) Main
drain test on a quarterly basis
A planned temporary shut down of a system as part of performing the
routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of that system while under
constant attendance of qualified personnel and where system can be
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,restored to service-quickly should be considered which type of
deficiency/impairment? A). Emergency impairment. B). Non-Critcal
deficiency. C). Pre planned Impairment. D) This is not an impairment -
ANSD) This is not an impairment
A system in a vacant building has been out of service for a prolong period
of time, what should be done before returning it to service? A). An
experienced contractor should test and inspect. B). Bring system in
compliance with current standards. C). Open the control valve and check
for leaks. D). Visibly inspect piping - ANSA) an experienced contractor
should test and inspect.
According to NFPA 25, what is the reason for performing water flow test,
fire pump test and alarm test, at specified intervals? A). Assure the owner
that every thing is in order. B). Follow up on the originals acceptance test.
C). Meet the local codes. D). Provide test results to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction - ANSB) Follow up on the original acceptance test
According to NFPA, how often should the mercury gauges on tanks be
tested? A) Every 3 years. B). Every 5 years. C). Every 7 years . D). Every
10 years - ANSB) Every 5 years
After a full flow test on a water spray system how shall the system be
returned to service? - ANS-In accordance with the manufacturer
instructions
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, All penetrations into cold storage shall be inspected.what is the next step
when ice obstructions are found? A). Additional piping should be inspected.
B. Check on end of line-at a remote part of a system C). Remove entire
system from service. D). Remove obstruction from piping - ANSA)
Additional piping should be inspected
At what frequencies must high pressure cylinders used in a water mist
system be discharged and hydro tested? A). After 5 years of continued use.
B). After 10 years of continued use. C). After 12 years of use. D) After 15
years of continued use - ANSC) After 12 years of use
At which flow and pressure shall a standpipe be tested? A). The design
requirements in effect at the time of the installation. B). The design
requirements of NFPA 14 (2010). C). 500 gpm at 65 psi. D. 500 gpm at 100
psi - ANSA) The design requirements at the time of the installation
At which two locations can a main drain test be performed on a standpipe
system? - ANS-The low point drain for each standpipe.
-The main drain test connection
At which two locations can the hydraulically most remote-hose connection
in a standpipe system be found? (Choose two). A). At the farthest stair
tower on the first floor. B). At the roof manifold. C). At the top of the stairs
leading to the roof. D). In the basement - ANSB) At the roof manifold C) At
the top of the stairs leading to the roof
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Maintenance of Water Based Systems
Practice Test. Latest 2026-2027.
Questions & Correct Answers. Graded
A
A 300 psi water gauge on a water tank tested against a calibrated gauge-
must be replaced if the reading is which of the following: - ANS-10 lbs
above the calibrated gauge
A limited system with a 2 inch backflow requires what flow for a forward
flow testing the backflow? A). It is not required to measure the flow on this
device. B). 75 psi. C) 150 psi. D) 250 psi - ANSA) It is not required to
measure the flow on this device
A partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve maybe done using
which method? A). Closing the main shut off valves. B). Main drain test on
a quarterly basis. C). Opening the inspectors test valve annually. D).
Turning the fire pump on and opening the case relief valve - ANSB) Main
drain test on a quarterly basis
A planned temporary shut down of a system as part of performing the
routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of that system while under
constant attendance of qualified personnel and where system can be
1
,restored to service-quickly should be considered which type of
deficiency/impairment? A). Emergency impairment. B). Non-Critcal
deficiency. C). Pre planned Impairment. D) This is not an impairment -
ANSD) This is not an impairment
A system in a vacant building has been out of service for a prolong period
of time, what should be done before returning it to service? A). An
experienced contractor should test and inspect. B). Bring system in
compliance with current standards. C). Open the control valve and check
for leaks. D). Visibly inspect piping - ANSA) an experienced contractor
should test and inspect.
According to NFPA 25, what is the reason for performing water flow test,
fire pump test and alarm test, at specified intervals? A). Assure the owner
that every thing is in order. B). Follow up on the originals acceptance test.
C). Meet the local codes. D). Provide test results to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction - ANSB) Follow up on the original acceptance test
According to NFPA, how often should the mercury gauges on tanks be
tested? A) Every 3 years. B). Every 5 years. C). Every 7 years . D). Every
10 years - ANSB) Every 5 years
After a full flow test on a water spray system how shall the system be
returned to service? - ANS-In accordance with the manufacturer
instructions
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, All penetrations into cold storage shall be inspected.what is the next step
when ice obstructions are found? A). Additional piping should be inspected.
B. Check on end of line-at a remote part of a system C). Remove entire
system from service. D). Remove obstruction from piping - ANSA)
Additional piping should be inspected
At what frequencies must high pressure cylinders used in a water mist
system be discharged and hydro tested? A). After 5 years of continued use.
B). After 10 years of continued use. C). After 12 years of use. D) After 15
years of continued use - ANSC) After 12 years of use
At which flow and pressure shall a standpipe be tested? A). The design
requirements in effect at the time of the installation. B). The design
requirements of NFPA 14 (2010). C). 500 gpm at 65 psi. D. 500 gpm at 100
psi - ANSA) The design requirements at the time of the installation
At which two locations can a main drain test be performed on a standpipe
system? - ANS-The low point drain for each standpipe.
-The main drain test connection
At which two locations can the hydraulically most remote-hose connection
in a standpipe system be found? (Choose two). A). At the farthest stair
tower on the first floor. B). At the roof manifold. C). At the top of the stairs
leading to the roof. D). In the basement - ANSB) At the roof manifold C) At
the top of the stairs leading to the roof
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