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Indiana Fire Sprinkler Contractor Exam COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
What is the maximum protection area for standard
sprinklers in ordinary hazard, unobstructed construction? -
Answer-130 sq. feet
What is the maximum protection area for ESFR
sprinklers? - Answer-100 sq. feet
The maximum spacing for any sprinkler cannot exceed
_______: - Answer-400 sq. feet
A pendent ESFR sprinkler has a maximum deflector
distance of: - Answer-14 inches
Large drop sprinklers can be used in: - Answer-Wet, dry or
preaction systems
The minimum allowable spacing between large drop
sprinklers is: - Answer-8 feet
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Extended coverage sprinklers for ________ were the first
extended coverage sprinklers available. - Answer-Light
hazard occupancies
Dry sprinklers must be installed: - Answer-In a tee and not
an elbow
The maximum coverage area for attic sprinklers is: -
Answer-400 sq. feet
The spray pattern of a cooling tower nozzle is: - Answer-
Elongated
What is used on a butterfly valve to prevent the valve from
being opened or closed too quickly? - Answer-A gear
operator
What type of valve has a round disc that fits tightly in its
mating seat and rotates 90 degrees in one direction to
open and allow fluid to pass through the valve? - Answer-
Butterfly valve
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Which type of valve would most commonly be used to
control flow? - Answer-Globe valve
Globe valves are used to: - Answer-Regulate flow
What kind of pipe is required on new FM dry-pipe
systems? - Answer-Hot-dipped galvanized pipe
NFPA requires that the capacity of a gas source be
sufficient to bring a dry-pipe system that uses a modern
differential dry-pipe valve to be requires pressure in: -
Answer-30 minutes
NFPA 13 requires the inspector's test connection to be: -
Answer-the most remote and highest branch line
What is required between a fire department connection
and the sprinkler system? - Answer-Check valve
To ensure proper operation, it is important the accelerators
be checked: - Answer-on a weekly basis
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During sensitivity testing, how long should an accelerator
hold its pressure before it trips? - Answer-10 minutes
How often should a main drain test be conducted? -
Answer-Quarterly
On systems exceeding a capacity of 750 gallons, water
must be delivered to the inspector's test connection within:
- Answer-60 seconds
When pressure testing dry-pipe systems, the dry-pipe
valve clapper should be latched open to: - Answer-prevent
damage to the clapper
The primary function of the velocity check is to: - Answer-
Evaluated the proper seating of the valve clapper
NFPA 13 requires the installation of a quick opening
device on any system with a capacity that exceeds: -
Answer-500 gallons
When a building temperature cannot be reliably
maintained above _____________, a dry-pipe or
Indiana Fire Sprinkler Contractor Exam COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
What is the maximum protection area for standard
sprinklers in ordinary hazard, unobstructed construction? -
Answer-130 sq. feet
What is the maximum protection area for ESFR
sprinklers? - Answer-100 sq. feet
The maximum spacing for any sprinkler cannot exceed
_______: - Answer-400 sq. feet
A pendent ESFR sprinkler has a maximum deflector
distance of: - Answer-14 inches
Large drop sprinklers can be used in: - Answer-Wet, dry or
preaction systems
The minimum allowable spacing between large drop
sprinklers is: - Answer-8 feet
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Extended coverage sprinklers for ________ were the first
extended coverage sprinklers available. - Answer-Light
hazard occupancies
Dry sprinklers must be installed: - Answer-In a tee and not
an elbow
The maximum coverage area for attic sprinklers is: -
Answer-400 sq. feet
The spray pattern of a cooling tower nozzle is: - Answer-
Elongated
What is used on a butterfly valve to prevent the valve from
being opened or closed too quickly? - Answer-A gear
operator
What type of valve has a round disc that fits tightly in its
mating seat and rotates 90 degrees in one direction to
open and allow fluid to pass through the valve? - Answer-
Butterfly valve
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Which type of valve would most commonly be used to
control flow? - Answer-Globe valve
Globe valves are used to: - Answer-Regulate flow
What kind of pipe is required on new FM dry-pipe
systems? - Answer-Hot-dipped galvanized pipe
NFPA requires that the capacity of a gas source be
sufficient to bring a dry-pipe system that uses a modern
differential dry-pipe valve to be requires pressure in: -
Answer-30 minutes
NFPA 13 requires the inspector's test connection to be: -
Answer-the most remote and highest branch line
What is required between a fire department connection
and the sprinkler system? - Answer-Check valve
To ensure proper operation, it is important the accelerators
be checked: - Answer-on a weekly basis
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During sensitivity testing, how long should an accelerator
hold its pressure before it trips? - Answer-10 minutes
How often should a main drain test be conducted? -
Answer-Quarterly
On systems exceeding a capacity of 750 gallons, water
must be delivered to the inspector's test connection within:
- Answer-60 seconds
When pressure testing dry-pipe systems, the dry-pipe
valve clapper should be latched open to: - Answer-prevent
damage to the clapper
The primary function of the velocity check is to: - Answer-
Evaluated the proper seating of the valve clapper
NFPA 13 requires the installation of a quick opening
device on any system with a capacity that exceeds: -
Answer-500 gallons
When a building temperature cannot be reliably
maintained above _____________, a dry-pipe or
