NICET LEVEL 1 ITM OF WATER BASED SYSTEMS
EXAM WITH 170+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS
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 _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison
with a calibrated gauge - ANSWER-
,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 __________ turn from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - ANSWER-1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - ANSWER-3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when compared
to original acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and
corrected. - ANSWER-10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop,
dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANSWER-
System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Hydraulic Design Information
sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to
be made of? - ANSWER-Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - ANSWER-Testing is not
required for the information sign
Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI -
ANSWER-5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet
pipe system? - ANSWER-None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? -
ANSWER-A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - ANSWER-Antifreeze
System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - ANSWER-Pitot Gauge
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the
water stream is directed downward against the deflector? - ANSWER-Pendent
sprinkler
EXAM WITH 170+ QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS
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 _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by comparison
with a calibrated gauge - ANSWER-
,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 __________ turn from the fully open position to
prevent jamming. - ANSWER-1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - ANSWER-3
When there is a _________ percent reduction in full flow pressure, when compared
to original acceptance test, the cause of the reduction shall be identified and
corrected. - ANSWER-10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze loop,
dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. - ANSWER-
System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Hydraulic Design Information
sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to
be made of? - ANSWER-Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - ANSWER-Testing is not
required for the information sign
Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI -
ANSWER-5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet
pipe system? - ANSWER-None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? -
ANSWER-A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - ANSWER-Antifreeze
System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - ANSWER-Pitot Gauge
Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the
water stream is directed downward against the deflector? - ANSWER-Pendent
sprinkler
