NICET Fire Alarm Level Water Based Verified
Multiple Choice and Conceptual Actual
Frequently Tested Exam Questions With
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. What is the purpose of a control valve?
A. To relieve pressure buildup in the system
B. To control flow to a water-based fire protection system
C. To measure system pressure
D. To drain water from the system
2. The gauge on the quick-opening device shall indicate what, compared to the
gauge on the system side of the dry pipe valve?
A. Half the pressure
B. Higher pressure
C. The same pressure
D. Lower pressure
3. What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to
confirm that it is open?
A. Flow test
B. Pressure test
C. Valve status test
D. Trip test
,4. What is a fire service main?
A. A public hydrant line
B. A pipe and its appurtenances on private property between the water
source and system riser
C. A sprinkler branch line
D. A pump discharge pipe
5. Which system utilizes a plate through which passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure?
A. Bladder Tank System
B. Orifice Plate Proportioning System
C. Balanced Pressure System
D. Foam Chamber System
6. During an inspection, which of the following sprinklers must be replaced?
A. Sprinklers with paint overspray
B. Sprinklers showing corrosion
C. Sprinklers near windows
D. Sprinklers with short deflectors
7. What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed
in concealed spaces?
A. Monthly inspection
B. Annual inspection
C. Periodic inspection is not required
D. Inspection every 5 years
8. Gauges shall be replaced every ______ years or tested every ______ years by
comparison with a calibrated gauge.
, A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location,
gauges shall be inspected how often?
A. Weekly
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
10. Sprinklers installed in areas inaccessible due to safety concerns shall be
inspected when?
A. Annually
B. Every 5 years
C. During each scheduled shutdown
D. Not required
11. What type of valve is designed to reduce downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions?
A. Check valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C. Pressure reducing valve
D. Gate valve
12. Post Indicator Valves (PIV) and OS&Y valves shall be backed off how far from
the fully open position to prevent jamming?
A. 1/8 turn
Multiple Choice and Conceptual Actual
Frequently Tested Exam Questions With
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. What is the purpose of a control valve?
A. To relieve pressure buildup in the system
B. To control flow to a water-based fire protection system
C. To measure system pressure
D. To drain water from the system
2. The gauge on the quick-opening device shall indicate what, compared to the
gauge on the system side of the dry pipe valve?
A. Half the pressure
B. Higher pressure
C. The same pressure
D. Lower pressure
3. What type of test shall be provided when a valve is returned to service to
confirm that it is open?
A. Flow test
B. Pressure test
C. Valve status test
D. Trip test
,4. What is a fire service main?
A. A public hydrant line
B. A pipe and its appurtenances on private property between the water
source and system riser
C. A sprinkler branch line
D. A pump discharge pipe
5. Which system utilizes a plate through which passes a specific amount of foam
concentrate at a specific pressure?
A. Bladder Tank System
B. Orifice Plate Proportioning System
C. Balanced Pressure System
D. Foam Chamber System
6. During an inspection, which of the following sprinklers must be replaced?
A. Sprinklers with paint overspray
B. Sprinklers showing corrosion
C. Sprinklers near windows
D. Sprinklers with short deflectors
7. What are the inspection requirements for hangers and seismic braces installed
in concealed spaces?
A. Monthly inspection
B. Annual inspection
C. Periodic inspection is not required
D. Inspection every 5 years
8. Gauges shall be replaced every ______ years or tested every ______ years by
comparison with a calibrated gauge.
, A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location,
gauges shall be inspected how often?
A. Weekly
B. Quarterly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
10. Sprinklers installed in areas inaccessible due to safety concerns shall be
inspected when?
A. Annually
B. Every 5 years
C. During each scheduled shutdown
D. Not required
11. What type of valve is designed to reduce downstream water pressure under
both residual and static conditions?
A. Check valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C. Pressure reducing valve
D. Gate valve
12. Post Indicator Valves (PIV) and OS&Y valves shall be backed off how far from
the fully open position to prevent jamming?
A. 1/8 turn
