NICET LEVEL 1 ITM OF WATER BASED SYSTEMS EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ |
LATEST EXAM
What is a purpose of a control valve - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Orifice
Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic inspection is not
required
,Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by
comparison with a calibrated gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position
to prevent jamming. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze
loop, dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. -
CORRECT ANSWER - System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hydraulic
Design Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information
sign to be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Testing is not required for the information sign
Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI -
CORRECT ANSWER - 5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet
pipe system? - CORRECT ANSWER - None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antifreeze System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pendent sprinkler
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+ |
LATEST EXAM
What is a purpose of a control valve - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Valve status test
What is a fire service main? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - Orifice
Plate Proportioning
During an inspection, which of the following would be identified as a sprinkler
which shall be replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - Corrosion
What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed in
concealed spaces? - CORRECT ANSWER - Periodic inspection is not
required
,Gauges shall be replaced every _____yrs or tested every _____yrs by
comparison with a calibrated gauge - CORRECT ANSWER -
Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location
gauges shall be inspected ______? - CORRECT ANSWER - Monthly
Sprinklers installed in areas that are inaccessible for safety consideration, due to
process operations ____ be ____ during each scheduled shutdown? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Shall/ Inspected
What type of valve is designed for the purpose of reducing downstream water
pressure under both residual and static conditions - CORRECT ANSWER -
Pressure reducing valve
PIV and OS&Y shall be backed a __________ turn from the fully open position
to prevent jamming. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/4
Gauges not accurate to within _______ percent of the full scale shall be
recalibrated or replaced? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
An informational sign shall be placed at the _______ supplying the antifreeze
loop, dry system, pre action system, or auxiliary systems control valve. -
CORRECT ANSWER - System Control Riser
Information signs should indicate which of the following? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Hydraulic
Design Information sign
Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information
sign to be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rigid plastic / Metal
How often shall the system information sign be tested? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Testing is not required for the information sign
Sprinklers shall be tested for sensitivity and functionality at ______ PSI -
CORRECT ANSWER - 5
What specialized equipment is needed to test waterflow alarm devices on a wet
pipe system? - CORRECT ANSWER - None
Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using? -
CORRECT ANSWER - A thin paper bag
What type of testing requires the use of a refractometer? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Antifreeze System
What type of device is used to test flow rates? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Pendent sprinkler
