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Water-Based Systems Layout I (105 questions) VERSION A

Cos Fast Protection fits fire sprinkler pipe and sprinklers on the hiring contractor’s job: warehouses, storage facilities, and apartment buildings. The hiring contractor keeps the license, permits, plans, materials, inspections, warranties, and code compliance. The crew works on that contractor’s schedule.

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Kostiantyn Yarovoy. Fire Tech Productions certificate of completion, Water-Based Systems Layout Level I (WBL 1000 2022), NFPA 13 2022, August 25, 2025.

Scissor lifts at a warehouse job site

 

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#1. While conducting a flow test, the chosen hydrant should be ______

#2. Who is qualified to perform the corrections and repairs of a water based fire protection system?

#3. Supplementary conditions of a contract contain which of the following

#4. Vane-Type and pressure-type waterflow alarm devices shall be tested?

#5. In systems where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/or pressure reducing valves, the main drain test of at least one system downstream of the device shall be conducted ________?

#6. How often shall the system information sign be tested?

#7. At what interval should a steel water storage tank with no corrosion protection be visually inspected internally?

#8. The exterior of the tank, supporting structure, vents, foundation, and catwalks or ladders, where provided, shall be inspected ________ for signs of obvious damage or weakening

#9. Critical Deficiency

#10. Impairment

#11. Exposed piping shall be inspected?

#12. Hearing protection is required when the noise level reaches 90 DBA for a duration of _________hrs?

#13. Wet Barrel Hydrant

#14. The distance between the bottom of the strainer and the bottom of the wet pit on a vertical shaft turbine pump should be

#15. Internal examination of sprinkler pipe shall be performed at what areas while conducting an obstruction investigation and prevention?

#16. In systems where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/or pressure reducing valves, the main drain test of at least one system downstream of the device shall be conducted on a _________ basis

#17. Approved

#18. When should antifreeze systems be tested?

#19. Which of the following would be an acceptable material for the information sign to be made of?

#20. The temperature of water tanks shall not be less than?

#21. After the testing and reinstallation of plugs and caps for auxiliary drain and test valves, what action is required?

#22. Electric motor-driven fire pumps shall be operated?

#23. The interior of steel tanks without corrosion protection shall be inspected every ________?

#24. When is the proper time for the employees to receive training on the company fall arrest system?

#25. Calculate the equivalent length of 4 in. Schedule 40 Black steel pipe of a 90-degree long turn elbow

#26. When conducting a hydrostatic flow test for a new fire sprinkler system, the test pressure should be _______ psi for ________ hours

#27. What formula is used to determine the discharge coefficient relating pressure and flow rate?

#28. An ______ test of each pump assembly shall be conducted by qualified personnel under minimum, rated, and peak conditions, with water discharged through approved test devices

#29. Water Spray Nozzle

#30. Fire Hydrant

#31. Tank heating systems without a supervised low temperature alarm connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected ______ during the heating season

#32. Parallel and angular alignment of the pump and driver shall be checked during the _____ test, and any misalignment shall be corrected

#33. In Line Balanced Pressure Proportioner

#34. Main drain test shall be conducted _______ at each water-based fire protection system riser to determine whether there has been a change in the condition of the water supply piping and control valves

#35. The diesel pump shall run a minimum of?

#36. Sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920 shall be?

#37. At what time interval(s) should water storage tank level indicators be tested for accuracy?

#38. A sprinkler system that is composed of 2-1/2″ Sch. 40 steel pipe. What is the maximum distance between hangers?

#39. A three-screw ceiling flange is used to attach the hangers for 6 in. Sch. 40 pipe. If 1 3/4″ lag screws are used, what is the maximum spacing for the hangers?

#40. Scaffolding and components shall be capable of supporting a weight of?

#41. Water flow test information should be included on what set of plans?

#42. [Foam] Discharge Device

#43. Are dry barrel hydrants required to be pumped out after flow testing?

#44. In a water flow test using two hydrants, _________ pressure is the pressure at the hydrant where the water is not flowing

#45. Dry pipe system piping that passes through a cold storage freezer shall be inspected?

#46. On which of the following valves in a wet system would pressure gauges normally be found?

#47. _________ indicates a mandatory requirement according to NFPA definitions?

#48. Centrifugal pumps shall furnish not less than ____%

#49. Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected by using?

#50. What portion of the fire department connection is required to be hydrostatically tested?

#51. Normally closed valves shall be secured by the means of a seal or be ________ in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard

#52. When using a grounded power tool you find an available extension cord (2 wire). What should you do?

#53. When are hard hats required on the job sites?

#54. At what time intervals should check valves be internally inspected?

#55. Automatic Transfer Switch

#56. What type of water based fire protection system will have the proportioning valve?

#57. The electric pump shall run a minimum of?

#58. Sprinklers and automatic spray nozzles used for protecting commercial type cooking equipment and ventilating systems shall be replaced?

#59. Types of systems

#60. Rebuild

#61. Deficiency

#62. Line Proportioner

#63. Horizontal Rack

#64. Which three types of sprinkler systems could be installed in an unheated area?

#65. Scope

#66. Which standpipe system relies solely on the fire department connection to supply the water and is dry when not in use?

#67. Which of the following is required for locks and tags used in a lockout/tagout procedure?

#68. The size requirements for the suction and discharge pipe of a fire pump with a rating of 1000 gpm are

#69. Mechanical waterflow alarm devices including, but not limited to, water motor gongs shall be tested?

#70. What are the two types of deficiencies identified in NFPA 25?

#71. Tanks equipped with supervised water level alarms that are connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected?

#72. Hydrostatic Test

#73. Representative samples of solder-type sprinklers with a temperature classification of extra high (325°F) or greater that are exposed to semi-continuous to continuous maximum allowable ambient temperature conditions shall be?

#74. Pendent Sprinkler

#75. Sprinklers subject to overspray accumulation shall be protected using cellophane bags having a thickness of ______ inches?

#76. What type of antifreeze solution should be utilized in CPVC piping?

#77. Sprinklers shall not show signs of the following?

#78. The interior of all other types of tanks shall be inspected every _______?

#79. Fire Department Connection

#80. ________ indicates a mandatory requirement according to NFPA definitions

#81. What is the definition of AHJ?

#82. Equipment should be locked out/ tagged out when which of the following conditions exist?

#83. Hydrostatic tests of not less than 200 psi pressure for 2 hours, or at 50 psi in excess of the maximum pressure is in excess of 150 psi shall be conducted every _________ on manual standpipe systems and semi-automatic dry standpipe systems including piping in the fire department connection?

#84. Foam Concentrate

#85. Inspection

#86. NFPA 25 chapter 15 outlines the procedure to follow for impairment of a water based system. Besides this code requirement, what other action shall be followed based on the impairment?

#87. Hydrants shall be lubricated__________ to ensure that all stems, caps, plugs, and threads are in proper operating condition?

#88. Automatic Detection Equipment

#89. Name six signs of a fire sprinkler that would require replacement

#90. Discharge Device

#91. The maximum allowable shutoff head for a pump with a rated capacity of 900 gpm and a rated head of 250 ft is

#92. When using compressed air for cleaning, it should be rated at less than ______ PSI?

#93. Where air pressure supervision is connected to a constantly attended location gauges shall be inspected ______?

#94. Identify what type of sprinkler is designed to be installed in such a way that the water stream is directed downward against the deflector

#95. The air pressure in pressure tanks with a nonsupervised air pressure source shall be inspected?

#96. ITM Service

#97. What chapter outlines the General requirements of NFPA 25?

#98. Gauges not accurate within 3 percent of the full scale shall be?

#99. A reduction of ______ percent of pressure during a main drain test must be identified and corrected

#100. Double Check Valve Assembly

#101. Monitor Nozzles shall be lubricated ________ to ensure proper operating condition?

#102. 100 GPM is flowing through 100′ of 1 1/4 in. Sch. 40 pipe. How many feet of 1 1/2 in. pipe will produce the same friction loss?

#103. To avoid false alarms where a supervisory service is provided, the alarm receiving facility shall be notified by the property owner or designated representative before?

#104. Who is responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance and impairment of a water based fire protection system?

#105. Which of the following is identified as the OSHA control of energy source standard?

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