NICET FIRE Alarm Unit 1 – 32
{Water-Based Fire Protection Systems} Full Set
Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual Actual Frequently
Tested Exam Questions With Reviewed
100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. An inspection is a __________ examination of a water-based fire protection
system.
a) Mechanical
b) Physical
c) Visual
d) Functional
2. During inspection, hangers must be checked to verify that they are:
a) Painted and labeled
b) Secure and undamaged
c) Installed within 12 inches of a fitting
d) Removed during system flushing
3. Acceptable water sources for fire protection systems include:
a) Private wells only
b) Public water utilities, pressure tanks, or reservoirs
c) Underground cisterns only
d) Roof-mounted storage tanks
4. __________ gate valves with roadway boxes do not require supervision.
a) Dry pipe
b) Underground
c) Post indicator
d) Butterfly
,5. Inspection records must be maintained by the property owner for how
long?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year after the next required inspection
c) 3 years
d) Indefinitely
6. Who is responsible for notifying the alarm company of an impending
system impairment?
a) Fire marshal
b) Maintenance supervisor
c) Property owner or representative
d) Installation contractor
7. Impairment procedures are located in which chapter of NFPA 25?
a) Chapter 5
b) Chapter 9
c) Chapter 11
d) Annex B
8. Fire pump rooms must maintain a minimum temperature of:
a) 32°F
b) 40°F
c) 45°F
d) 50°F
9. Sprinklers, piping, and hangers must be inspected annually from:
a) The system riser
b) The floor level
c) The mezzanine area
d) The roof line
10.Based on NFPA 25, inspectors do not require _______ training with the
system being inspected.
a) Advanced
, b) Safety
c) Formal
d) Technical
11.In NFPA standards, the term “should” indicates a:
a) Requirement
b) Prohibition
c) Recommendation
d) Mandatory action
12.“Approved” is defined by NFPA standards as:
a) Required by code
b) Acceptable to the AHJ
c) Verified by the manufacturer
d) Installed according to drawings
13.A “test” is defined as a _______ physical check of the system.
a) Random
b) Periodic
c) Visual
d) One-time
14.A “main drain” located on the system riser is used as a:
a) Pressure test device
b) Flow test connection
c) Discharge vent
d) Control valve
15.A “standard” is a document with mandatory requirements using the word:
a) Must
b) Shall
c) Should
d) Recommended
, 16.When a system or portion of a system is shut down, this is referred to as
a(n):
a) Inspection
b) Impairment
c) Test
d) Deficiency
17.NFPA 13 states that occupancy classifications relate to:
a) Building occupancy permit
b) Sprinkler design, installation, and water supply
c) Fire alarm circuit supervision
d) Emergency egress
18.Occupancy classifications in NFPA 13 are divided into:
a) Light, Ordinary, and Industrial
b) Light, Extra, and Storage
c) Low, Medium, and High
d) Commercial and Residential
19.High-piled storage is any product stored higher than:
a) 8 ft
b) 10 ft
c) 12 ft
d) 14 ft
20.Which of the following occupancies is typically classified as light hazard?
a) Machine shop
b) Library
c) Office building
d) Tire storage area
21.Many insurance companies do not classify modern offices as light hazard
because of:
a) Ceiling height
b) Electrical load
{Water-Based Fire Protection Systems} Full Set
Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual Actual Frequently
Tested Exam Questions With Reviewed
100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. An inspection is a __________ examination of a water-based fire protection
system.
a) Mechanical
b) Physical
c) Visual
d) Functional
2. During inspection, hangers must be checked to verify that they are:
a) Painted and labeled
b) Secure and undamaged
c) Installed within 12 inches of a fitting
d) Removed during system flushing
3. Acceptable water sources for fire protection systems include:
a) Private wells only
b) Public water utilities, pressure tanks, or reservoirs
c) Underground cisterns only
d) Roof-mounted storage tanks
4. __________ gate valves with roadway boxes do not require supervision.
a) Dry pipe
b) Underground
c) Post indicator
d) Butterfly
,5. Inspection records must be maintained by the property owner for how
long?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year after the next required inspection
c) 3 years
d) Indefinitely
6. Who is responsible for notifying the alarm company of an impending
system impairment?
a) Fire marshal
b) Maintenance supervisor
c) Property owner or representative
d) Installation contractor
7. Impairment procedures are located in which chapter of NFPA 25?
a) Chapter 5
b) Chapter 9
c) Chapter 11
d) Annex B
8. Fire pump rooms must maintain a minimum temperature of:
a) 32°F
b) 40°F
c) 45°F
d) 50°F
9. Sprinklers, piping, and hangers must be inspected annually from:
a) The system riser
b) The floor level
c) The mezzanine area
d) The roof line
10.Based on NFPA 25, inspectors do not require _______ training with the
system being inspected.
a) Advanced
, b) Safety
c) Formal
d) Technical
11.In NFPA standards, the term “should” indicates a:
a) Requirement
b) Prohibition
c) Recommendation
d) Mandatory action
12.“Approved” is defined by NFPA standards as:
a) Required by code
b) Acceptable to the AHJ
c) Verified by the manufacturer
d) Installed according to drawings
13.A “test” is defined as a _______ physical check of the system.
a) Random
b) Periodic
c) Visual
d) One-time
14.A “main drain” located on the system riser is used as a:
a) Pressure test device
b) Flow test connection
c) Discharge vent
d) Control valve
15.A “standard” is a document with mandatory requirements using the word:
a) Must
b) Shall
c) Should
d) Recommended
, 16.When a system or portion of a system is shut down, this is referred to as
a(n):
a) Inspection
b) Impairment
c) Test
d) Deficiency
17.NFPA 13 states that occupancy classifications relate to:
a) Building occupancy permit
b) Sprinkler design, installation, and water supply
c) Fire alarm circuit supervision
d) Emergency egress
18.Occupancy classifications in NFPA 13 are divided into:
a) Light, Ordinary, and Industrial
b) Light, Extra, and Storage
c) Low, Medium, and High
d) Commercial and Residential
19.High-piled storage is any product stored higher than:
a) 8 ft
b) 10 ft
c) 12 ft
d) 14 ft
20.Which of the following occupancies is typically classified as light hazard?
a) Machine shop
b) Library
c) Office building
d) Tire storage area
21.Many insurance companies do not classify modern offices as light hazard
because of:
a) Ceiling height
b) Electrical load
