ASSE 15000 Practice Test 3 Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air.
What is not a step in testing the water level? - Correct answer-Close the priming
level test valve before air discharges
The _____ valve shall be supervised closed in the pipeline to the hose valve header
- Correct answer-control
A diesel fuel storage tank is required to always be a minimum of __ full. - Correct
answer-2/3
A fire pump controller shall be in a fully functional state within ___ seconds of AC
power available. - Correct answer-10
The standpipe system demand shall include 500 gpm for the first standpipe and
___ gpm for each additional standpipe until the total system demand is
simultaneously met. - Correct answer-250
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,Water motor gongs and pressure switch alarm devices shall be inspected: - Correct
answer-quarterly
A temporary standpipe used during construction must be at least ___ in diameter -
Correct answer-4 inches
Blue color coding on a sprinkler indicates it has a temperature rating between
_____. - Correct answer-250 - 300 degrees F
When swapping out pressure gauges, it is important to verify the arrow on the 3-
way valve is pointed in the proper direction before removing the gauge and once
the gauge is removed, the 3-way valve must be flushed adequately so any debris
that may have accumulated does not end up in the new gauge. - Correct answer-
True
According to NFPA 20, a _____ refill valve shall be used for each water supply
tank used for fire protection. - Correct answer-automatic
All sprinkler pressure-reducing valves shall be inspected qurterly to verify the
valves are in the following condition except: - Correct answer-in the closed
position
Which type of pipe is not approved for standpipes - Correct answer-CPVC
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, Foam concentrate strainers shall be inspected: - Correct answer-quarterly
A fire pump water supply must be ___. - Correct answer-Adequate and dependable
The shut-off head shall not exceed ___ of rated head for any pump. - Correct
answer-140%
The top hose outlet in a buuilding under construction must be maintained within
_____ floors of the highest forms, staging and similar combustibles at all times. -
Correct answer-one
The drain riser shall be equipped with tees that are of the same size as the
discharge outlets of the ___ devices to be tested and shall be located at least every
other floor. - Correct answer-pressure regulating
What is the minimum suction pressure required at the pump suction flange when a
suction tank is installed at or above the base of the fire pump running at 150%
capacity? - Correct answer--3
What type of standpipe is not required to be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi or 50
psi in excess of 150 psi? - Correct answer-manual standpipe
When soldering copper, flux should be applied to ___. - Correct answer-the inside
of the fitting and the outside of the tube
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Questions and Answers
High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air.
What is not a step in testing the water level? - Correct answer-Close the priming
level test valve before air discharges
The _____ valve shall be supervised closed in the pipeline to the hose valve header
- Correct answer-control
A diesel fuel storage tank is required to always be a minimum of __ full. - Correct
answer-2/3
A fire pump controller shall be in a fully functional state within ___ seconds of AC
power available. - Correct answer-10
The standpipe system demand shall include 500 gpm for the first standpipe and
___ gpm for each additional standpipe until the total system demand is
simultaneously met. - Correct answer-250
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,Water motor gongs and pressure switch alarm devices shall be inspected: - Correct
answer-quarterly
A temporary standpipe used during construction must be at least ___ in diameter -
Correct answer-4 inches
Blue color coding on a sprinkler indicates it has a temperature rating between
_____. - Correct answer-250 - 300 degrees F
When swapping out pressure gauges, it is important to verify the arrow on the 3-
way valve is pointed in the proper direction before removing the gauge and once
the gauge is removed, the 3-way valve must be flushed adequately so any debris
that may have accumulated does not end up in the new gauge. - Correct answer-
True
According to NFPA 20, a _____ refill valve shall be used for each water supply
tank used for fire protection. - Correct answer-automatic
All sprinkler pressure-reducing valves shall be inspected qurterly to verify the
valves are in the following condition except: - Correct answer-in the closed
position
Which type of pipe is not approved for standpipes - Correct answer-CPVC
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, Foam concentrate strainers shall be inspected: - Correct answer-quarterly
A fire pump water supply must be ___. - Correct answer-Adequate and dependable
The shut-off head shall not exceed ___ of rated head for any pump. - Correct
answer-140%
The top hose outlet in a buuilding under construction must be maintained within
_____ floors of the highest forms, staging and similar combustibles at all times. -
Correct answer-one
The drain riser shall be equipped with tees that are of the same size as the
discharge outlets of the ___ devices to be tested and shall be located at least every
other floor. - Correct answer-pressure regulating
What is the minimum suction pressure required at the pump suction flange when a
suction tank is installed at or above the base of the fire pump running at 150%
capacity? - Correct answer--3
What type of standpipe is not required to be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi or 50
psi in excess of 150 psi? - Correct answer-manual standpipe
When soldering copper, flux should be applied to ___. - Correct answer-the inside
of the fitting and the outside of the tube
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