Nicet Level 1 water-based systems Practice Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open? - ANSWER Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which
shall be replaced? - ANSWER Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - ANSWER Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge - ANSWER 5 years/ 5 years
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - ANSWER Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANSWER
Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - ANSWER Pressure reducing
valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent
jamming. - ANSWER 1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - ANSWER 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.
- ANSWER 10 Percent
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is a purpose of a control valve - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER the same pressure
What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to determine
that the valve is open? - ANSWER Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER Orifice Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler which
shall be replaced? - ANSWER Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - ANSWER Periodic inspection is not required
Gauges shall be replaced every _____ or tested every _____ by comparison with a
calibrated gauge - ANSWER 5 years/ 5 years
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - ANSWER Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? - ANSWER
Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - ANSWER Pressure reducing
valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ from the fully open position to prevent
jamming. - ANSWER 1/4 turn
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percentage of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - ANSWER 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.
- ANSWER 10 Percent
