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NICET LEVEL I WATER-BASED SYSTEMS
EXAM COMPLETE (133) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NICET
Prepare for the NICET Level I Water-Based Systems Exam with
this concise study resource covering fire sprinkler system
fundamentals, installation standards, inspection procedures,
and safety practices. It reinforces key concepts aligned with
certification standards from National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies. Suitable for technicians and
professionals working with water-based fire protection systems.
What's is a common problem with directional type foam
water devices located in heavy traffic areas? A). They are
more likely to be dislocated than conventional sprinklers. B).
They are more likely to be obstructed than regular sprinklers.
C). They may be affected by temperature changes. D). They
may not cover all areas equally ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
A) They are more likely to be dislocated than conventional
sprinklers
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What is the minimum length of a removable airline on a
system protecting a freezer? A). 4 feet. B). 5 feet. C). 6 feet.
D). 8 feet ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) 5 feet
How often should low air pressure alarms in pre action
systems be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C). Semi
annually. D). Annually ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B)
Quarterly
When testing electric pumps and their controllers , what
shall the inspector do first? A). Apply lockout/tag out
procedures. B). Determine all possible sources of electrical
supply to the equipment C). Open controller cabinet. D).
Start pump and run for 30 minutes ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
B) Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the
equipment
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
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Jurisdiction ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Follow up on the
original acceptance test
Water spray nozzles shall be inspected for which two items?
(Choose two). A). Aimed in the direction intended. B). Free
from external loading. C). All nozzles are pointed in the same
direction. D). Verify caps are in place ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... A) Aimed in the direction intended B) Free from
external loading
To evaluate an inspector performing a fire pump test, which
two pieces of information should the inspector obtain for the
pump report? (Choose two). A). Age of the system. B) Pump
rating. C). System it supplies. D). Type and rating of the driver
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Pump rating C) System it
supplies
Which sprinkler system employs automatic sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that contains air. might or
might not be under pressure? A). Deluge sprinkler system.
B). Pre action sprinkler system. C). Water spray system. D).
Wet pipe system ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Pre-Action
sprinkler system
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How often should the priming water level in a supervised
preaction system be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C)
semi annually. D). Annually ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B)
Quarterly
How many consecutive years can a fire pump be tested
using a flow meter before it is to be tested using hose
systems? A). 2 years. B) 3 years. C) 5 years. D). 4 years ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... A) 2 Years
How often should the expansion joints in a water tank be
inspected for leaks and cracks? A). Quarterly. B). Semi
annually. C). Annually. D) Every 2 years ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... C) Annually
The pitot pressure at the 2.5" outlet of a smooth and
rounded outlet hydrant is 24 psi, What is the flowing GPM?
A). 593 gpm. B). 667 gpm. C). 719 gpm. D). 741 gpm ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D) 741 gpm
NICET LEVEL I WATER-BASED SYSTEMS
EXAM COMPLETE (133) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
NICET
Prepare for the NICET Level I Water-Based Systems Exam with
this concise study resource covering fire sprinkler system
fundamentals, installation standards, inspection procedures,
and safety practices. It reinforces key concepts aligned with
certification standards from National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies. Suitable for technicians and
professionals working with water-based fire protection systems.
What's is a common problem with directional type foam
water devices located in heavy traffic areas? A). They are
more likely to be dislocated than conventional sprinklers. B).
They are more likely to be obstructed than regular sprinklers.
C). They may be affected by temperature changes. D). They
may not cover all areas equally ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
A) They are more likely to be dislocated than conventional
sprinklers
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What is the minimum length of a removable airline on a
system protecting a freezer? A). 4 feet. B). 5 feet. C). 6 feet.
D). 8 feet ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) 5 feet
How often should low air pressure alarms in pre action
systems be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C). Semi
annually. D). Annually ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B)
Quarterly
When testing electric pumps and their controllers , what
shall the inspector do first? A). Apply lockout/tag out
procedures. B). Determine all possible sources of electrical
supply to the equipment C). Open controller cabinet. D).
Start pump and run for 30 minutes ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
B) Determine all possible sources of electrical supply to the
equipment
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
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Jurisdiction ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Follow up on the
original acceptance test
Water spray nozzles shall be inspected for which two items?
(Choose two). A). Aimed in the direction intended. B). Free
from external loading. C). All nozzles are pointed in the same
direction. D). Verify caps are in place ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... A) Aimed in the direction intended B) Free from
external loading
To evaluate an inspector performing a fire pump test, which
two pieces of information should the inspector obtain for the
pump report? (Choose two). A). Age of the system. B) Pump
rating. C). System it supplies. D). Type and rating of the driver
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Pump rating C) System it
supplies
Which sprinkler system employs automatic sprinklers that
are attached to a piping system that contains air. might or
might not be under pressure? A). Deluge sprinkler system.
B). Pre action sprinkler system. C). Water spray system. D).
Wet pipe system ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B) Pre-Action
sprinkler system
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How often should the priming water level in a supervised
preaction system be tested? A). Monthly. B). Quarterly. C)
semi annually. D). Annually ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... B)
Quarterly
How many consecutive years can a fire pump be tested
using a flow meter before it is to be tested using hose
systems? A). 2 years. B) 3 years. C) 5 years. D). 4 years ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... A) 2 Years
How often should the expansion joints in a water tank be
inspected for leaks and cracks? A). Quarterly. B). Semi
annually. C). Annually. D) Every 2 years ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... C) Annually
The pitot pressure at the 2.5" outlet of a smooth and
rounded outlet hydrant is 24 psi, What is the flowing GPM?
A). 593 gpm. B). 667 gpm. C). 719 gpm. D). 741 gpm ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... D) 741 gpm
