FTC 106 QUIZZES TEST
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of a pressure maintenance pump? - Answer-Prevent false starts
On a diesel engine controller if the pump is the sole supply to standpipes or sprinkler
systems, the automatic start controller should: - Answer-be wired for manual shutdown.
What is the purpose of a speed governor on a steam turbine controller? - Answer-
Maintain the rated speed for the maximum pump load.
Which of the following components has the purpose of preventing pressures from
reaching levels that are high enough to damage system piping or fittings? - Answer-
INCORRECT: Pressure maintenance pump
relief valve?
More modern pump installations: - Answer-INCORRECT: have newer test headers and
hose valves for testing.
When pumps require only a single gauge, it will be located: - Answer-on the discharge
line.
Indoor fire pump units must be: - Answer-separated from all other areas of the building
by fire rated construction.
When operating against a closed system, or at churn, a pump must not develop more
than: - Answer-140 percent of its rated pressure.
At a minimum, how often should pumps be operated? - Answer-At least weekly
A flow test of the pump assembly is required: - Answer-annually.
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason for installation of an automatic
sprinkler system? - Answer-Aesthetic flexibility
, The water supply must be able to deliver the required volume and pressure of water to
the highest or most remote sprinkler in a structure: - Answer-while maintaining a
minimum residual pressure in the system
The most common piping material is: - Answer-ferrous metal
Which of the following refers to piping that connects the sprinkler system to the main
water supply? - Answer-Water supply main
Which of the following will have a drain, pressure gauge, and waterflow alarm device
attached to it? - Answer-System riser
Where is the main control valve located? - Answer-Between the sources of water supply
and the sprinkler system
Which of the following is NOT a common type of control valve? - Answer-Twin
Which of the following valves is used to control underground sprinkler valves and
consists of a hollow metal post attached to the valve housing? - Answer-post indicator
valve (PIV)
How does a frangible bulb device operate? - Answer-A liquid that expands when heated
breaks the bulb
What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC)? - Answer-To boost the
pressure and volume of water in the system
The selection of the operating temperature of a sprinkler is determined by the: - Answer-
maximum air temperature expected at the level of sprinkler under normal conditions
Early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers typically react: - Answer-5 to 10
times faster than traditional sprinklers
Which of the following deflector types is used where it is impractical or unsightly to use
sprinklers in an upright position? - Answer-Pendant
Which of the following specialty sprinklers has a primary function protection of the roof
structure? - Answer-Attic
Which of the following statements about wet-pipe sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?
- Answer-They contain water under pressure in the piping at all times
Which of the following statements about dry-pipe systems is MOST accurate? - Answer-
Air or nitrogen under pressure replaces water in the pipes
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the purpose of a pressure maintenance pump? - Answer-Prevent false starts
On a diesel engine controller if the pump is the sole supply to standpipes or sprinkler
systems, the automatic start controller should: - Answer-be wired for manual shutdown.
What is the purpose of a speed governor on a steam turbine controller? - Answer-
Maintain the rated speed for the maximum pump load.
Which of the following components has the purpose of preventing pressures from
reaching levels that are high enough to damage system piping or fittings? - Answer-
INCORRECT: Pressure maintenance pump
relief valve?
More modern pump installations: - Answer-INCORRECT: have newer test headers and
hose valves for testing.
When pumps require only a single gauge, it will be located: - Answer-on the discharge
line.
Indoor fire pump units must be: - Answer-separated from all other areas of the building
by fire rated construction.
When operating against a closed system, or at churn, a pump must not develop more
than: - Answer-140 percent of its rated pressure.
At a minimum, how often should pumps be operated? - Answer-At least weekly
A flow test of the pump assembly is required: - Answer-annually.
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason for installation of an automatic
sprinkler system? - Answer-Aesthetic flexibility
, The water supply must be able to deliver the required volume and pressure of water to
the highest or most remote sprinkler in a structure: - Answer-while maintaining a
minimum residual pressure in the system
The most common piping material is: - Answer-ferrous metal
Which of the following refers to piping that connects the sprinkler system to the main
water supply? - Answer-Water supply main
Which of the following will have a drain, pressure gauge, and waterflow alarm device
attached to it? - Answer-System riser
Where is the main control valve located? - Answer-Between the sources of water supply
and the sprinkler system
Which of the following is NOT a common type of control valve? - Answer-Twin
Which of the following valves is used to control underground sprinkler valves and
consists of a hollow metal post attached to the valve housing? - Answer-post indicator
valve (PIV)
How does a frangible bulb device operate? - Answer-A liquid that expands when heated
breaks the bulb
What is the purpose of a fire department connection (FDC)? - Answer-To boost the
pressure and volume of water in the system
The selection of the operating temperature of a sprinkler is determined by the: - Answer-
maximum air temperature expected at the level of sprinkler under normal conditions
Early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinklers typically react: - Answer-5 to 10
times faster than traditional sprinklers
Which of the following deflector types is used where it is impractical or unsightly to use
sprinklers in an upright position? - Answer-Pendant
Which of the following specialty sprinklers has a primary function protection of the roof
structure? - Answer-Attic
Which of the following statements about wet-pipe sprinkler systems is MOST accurate?
- Answer-They contain water under pressure in the piping at all times
Which of the following statements about dry-pipe systems is MOST accurate? - Answer-
Air or nitrogen under pressure replaces water in the pipes
