NICET LEVEL 1 WATER BASED
SYSTEMS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANS Control Flow to water based fire protection system
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on the
system side of the dry pipe valve? - ANS the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine that the
valve is open? - ANS Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANS A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe
between a source of water and the base of the system riser
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure. - ANS Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be
replaced? - ANS Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed
spaces? - ANS Periodic inspection is not required
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, Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - ANS 5 years/ 5 years
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be
inspected ______? - ANS Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process
operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANS Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions - ANS Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
ANS 1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or
replaced? - ANS 3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - ANS 10
Percent
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system,
pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANS System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANS Location if the area served by
system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and
location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached
to the sprinkler riser? - ANS Hydraulic Design Information sign
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
SYSTEMS. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (VERIFIED AND UPDATED)
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANS Control Flow to water based fire protection system
The gauge on the quick opening device shall indicate _____ as compared to the gauge on the
system side of the dry pipe valve? - ANS the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine that the
valve is open? - ANS Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANS A pipe and its appurtenances on private property/ Pipe
between a source of water and the base of the system riser
Name the system that utilizes a plate through which a passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure. - ANS Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which shall be
replaced? - ANS Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in concealed
spaces? - ANS Periodic inspection is not required
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a calibrated
gauge - ANS 5 years/ 5 years
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be
inspected ______? - ANS Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to process
operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANS Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions - ANS Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent jamming. -
ANS 1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be recalibrated or
replaced? - ANS 3 percent
When there is a _________ reduction in full flow pressure, when compared to original
acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected. - ANS 10
Percent
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop, dry system,
pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANS System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANS Location if the area served by
system, the presence and location of antifreeze or other auxiliary systems, the presence and
location of heat tape
Which of the following signs require a quarterly inspection to verify that it is securely attached
to the sprinkler riser? - ANS Hydraulic Design Information sign
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
