NICET Level 3 Inspection,Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Of Water-Based Systems Practice Test

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• Which of the following statements reflects the required action for pressure readings to ensure unobstructed water flow in a spray system?
• How often shall pre action systems be tested for leakage?
• During pump testing, if flow is degraded by 5% or more, what action is indicated?
• How often are flow tests on underground mains required?
• The area surrounding the tank and supporting structure shall be inspected quarterly to ensure which three situations? (Choose one NOT part)
• What is the reason for performing water flow, fire pump, and alarm tests at specified intervals according to NFPA 25?
• When misaligned discharge devices for water systems are realigned by visual means, when should the discharge pattern be inspected?
• Hydrostatic test pressure shall be measured at which point on a standpipe system?
• When ice obstructions are found in cold storage penetrations, which action is recommended?
• To assist in the proper care of a water mist system and its components, which item would NOT be among the items available?
• During a test on a fire pump with an electric driver, which instrument would the inspector use to measure electrical parameters?
• During a fire pump test, which instrument is used to measure rotational speed?
• What is the primary purpose of conducting standpipe tests?
• During a fire pump test with an electric driver, which instrument is used to measure the electrical current?
• Which instrument is used to measure hydrant flow in the example?
• Which instrument is used for the annual flow test on a 1500 gpm pump?
• How often should priming water be checked on pre action and deluge valves?
• Which system provides discharges to protected surfaces through fixed piping and can be operated automatically or manually?
• During hydrant nozzle testing, what is the minimum duration for which the flow nozzle should run?
• The hydraulic data plate presence on a standpipe system indicates which of the following?
• Hoops and grillage on wooden tanks should be inspected how often?
• In a hydrostatic test of a standpipe where the maximum pressure is in excess of 150 psi, what pressure value is added to the maximum pressure to establish the hydrostatic test pressure?
• In the forward flow test, what is the base flow rate specified?
• Why shall test results be compared with original acceptance test or the most recent test results?
• Which action would be the recommended step when ice obstructions are found in cold storage penetrations?
• What is a typical purpose of standpipe flow testing?
• During cold weather, how often shall low temperature alarms be tested?
• Which item is NOT listed as part of the equipment required to remove the face plate for internal inspection of a 6 inch dry pipe valve with an external reset?
• What is the standard interval for repeating full-flow testing when a bypass flow meter is connected to the pump suction?
• In the forward flow test scenario, what is the total flow including the 250 gpm outside hose allowance?
• How shall inspections, testing, and maintenance be conducted?
• Which instrument is used to test the specific gravity of the prepared anti-freeze solution?
• What is the primary purpose of the diffuser used during hydrant testing?
• Which measurement is appropriate to plot pump test data on a graph regarding discharge performance?
• How often shall a preaction system be trip tested with the relief valve fully open?
• In the list of components observed during the churn test, which item is not a measurement instrument?
• Which organization sets the standard for the testing interval of mercury gauges on tanks?
• How often should the expansion joints in a water tank be inspected for leaks and cracks?
• The churn test described is performed on which pump configuration?
• Which statement describes a primary objective of the standpipe flow test?
• The owners section of the inspection report requires information about the property that should be completed by which source?
• During a hydrant flow test, which tool is used to minimize property damage?
• Which water supply control valve is intended to be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system installed in the same area as the discharge device?
• What is the correct unitless coefficient for a smooth and rounded hydrant outlet commonly used in design calculations?
• Before performing a hydrostatic test on a semi-automatic standpipe in a high rise building, with a total volume of 760 gallons, what should be done first?
• What is the acceptable range of rate voltage readings at the electrical motor?
• When inspecting a freezer system, where should the removable-sections be located?
• For inaccessible areas in a water spray fixed system, which frequency is recommended?
• How frequently shall dry pipe or pre-action systems that protect or pass through freezer areas be inspected internally for ice obstructions?
• The pitot pressure at the 2.5 inch outlet of a smooth and rounded hydrant is 24 psi. What is the flowing GPM?
• In a multi-zone standpipe system, a test header is commonly found at which location?
• What is the outside hose allowance value in gallons per minute for the forward flow test?
• In hydrant flow testing, you should maintain flow for at least how many minutes?
• How often should the water level indicators in tanks be tested for accuracy?
• Which parts are included in the exterior inspection of a water storage tank?
• Who should be notified before a test of a water spray system is conducted?
• To test a sample containing propylene glycol from a two inch anti-freeze loop in a building with a 4 inch wet pipe system and a 4 inch pressure zone back flow preventer fed by a non potable water supply, which tool should be used?
• For a 750 gpm electric fire pump test, which percentages of the rated gpm need to be recorded?
• During an annual pump test, what percentage of the alarm devices shall be activated?
• How frequently shall pre action valve enclosures equipped with low temperature alarms be inspected?
• Which statement reflects safety considerations when entering confined spaces such as tanks and valve pits?
• How often shall the priming water level in a supervised pre-action system be tested?
• Which of the following is a purpose of inspecting the fire pump circulation relief valve that relates to normal operation?
• Which instrument is used to determine the concentration of the prepared anti-freeze solution?
• How often shall a flow test on a standpipe system be performed?
• If water damage is possible prior to introducing water to the standpipe system, what is the proper test pressure for an air test?
• During relief valve inspection, which result is a direct verification?
• How often shall high and low water level alarms be tested?
• What's is a common problem with directional type foam water devices located in heavy traffic areas?
• Which data element is not required to be recorded at the system riser for an inspection of a pre-action system?
• Which value represents the coefficient for a smooth and rounded outlet hydrant?
• To test the specific gravity of the prepared anti-freeze solution the inspector will use which item?
• How shall pre action systems protecting freezers be trip tested?
• When performing an annual flow test on a 1500 gpm steam turbine driven fire pump, which tool is needed for proper testing?
• If hydraulically most remote nozzle in a deluge system is not accessible, how shall the pressure readings be recorded?
• When can the relief valve on a fire pump be adjusted to the closed position?
• The final inspection report should be delivered to which party?
• How frequently shall the interior of water tanks with corrosion protection be inspected?
• Which instrument is used to monitor engine speed during the churn test?
• In a fire pump test report, which item describes the pump’s capacity?
• If the maximum system pressure exceeds 150 psi, the hydrostatic test pressure must be at least how many psi above the maximum?
• How frequently shall the exterior of the tank, supporting structure, vents, and foundation be inspected for signs of damage or weakening?
• If the maximum system pressure is 180 psi, the hydrostatic test pressure must be at least how many psi?
• How frequently should the mercury level gauge on a tank be tested to determine if the gauge is accurate?
• The standpipe flow test is used to verify the system's ability to meet the design flow and pressure criteria.
• A planned temporary shutdown of a system for routine inspection, testing, and maintenance, conducted under constant attendance of qualified personnel and with the ability to restore service quickly, should be considered which type of deficiency or impairment?
• In the forward flow test, what is the specified pressure at the base of the riser?
• How often should the supporting structure, catwalks and ladders on a water tank be inspected?
• Which standard is commonly referenced for fire sprinkler system design and testing?
• During a fire pump test, which instrument is used to verify electrical parameters?
• To which criteria/entity must the closure of the circulation relief valve be adjusted during a fire pump flow test?
• Which instrument is used to generate flow readings during a fire pump test?
• Which standard governs hydrant testing in the scenario described?
• What is the minimum diameter of the removable airline for a system protecting a freezer?
• When testing electric pumps and their controllers, what shall the inspector do first?
• In a deluge system, if the hydraulically most remote nozzle is not accessible, how should pressure readings be recorded?
• How often shall stand pipes with hose stations equipped with pressure reducing valves be tested?
• After a full flow test on a water spray system how shall the system be returned to service?
• What is the minimum time that flow must be maintained for a hydrant flow test?
• In a limited system with a 2 inch backflow device, what is required for forward flow testing the backflow?
• What action should be taken if foreign material is found during hydrant nozzle testing?
• During testing of a standpipe system, which component is used to observe test flow and pressure?
• Which action is commonly used when ice obstructions are found in cold storage penetrations?
• The final inspection report should be delivered to which party?
• According to NFPA, how often should the mercury gauges on tanks be tested?
• How often should a dry standpipe system be hydrostatically tested?
• Which option describes a direct verification during fire pump relief valve inspection?
• What is the coefficient of a smooth and rounded outlet hydrant?
• On a water spray system where caps and plugs are required, how shall they be secured?
• How frequently shall the gauge monitoring the supervisory air pressure, if provided, be inspected to verify that normal pressure is being maintained?
• A system in a vacant building has been out of service for a prolonged period. Before returning it to service, what is the recommended action?
• How often shall water tank heating systems be tested?
• Which test is required when a standpipe system has been modified?
• Per NFPA 25, which hydrants are to be tested?
• Which statement best describes securing caps and plugs on a water spray system during testing?
• What type of engine powers the churn test pump?
• Which scenario best describes a confined space that requires safety precautions when entry is made?
• What flow is required for a forward flow test for a system that does not have any connections for a flow test?
• How often shall water level indicators in water tanks be tested for accuracy?
• Which test is typically done to verify an emergency alarm system is functioning in concert with water flow?
• Which system is an automatic or manually actuated fixed pipe system that provides a specific discharge and distribution over the protected surfaces or area?
• When testing hydrant nozzles, which procedure is included?
• What is the maximum time requirement for draining dry barrel hydrants?
• One purpose of inspecting a fire pump circulation relief valve is to prevent which condition?
• After ice obstructions are found in penetrations to cold storage, what is the recommended next step?
• When multiple water spray systems are installed how many are required to be tested at the same time?
• Which entity should be consulted to determine the actual test method and performance criteria for a flow test on a standpipe?
• Which statement is NOT a concern when observing discharge patterns from open spray nozzles on a deluge system?
• Which tool is used to determine the concentration of antifreeze in a system sample?
• How often shall deluge valves be trip tested?
• What is the first step when performing an underwater evaluation of a water tank?
• Which test is commonly recorded to verify drainage in a standpipe system during annual inspection?
• Which frequency describes when high and low water level alarms should be tested, per standard practice?
• Which of the following is a primary reason to compare current test results with the most recent test results?
• Which item is used to observe test flow in a standpipe system during testing?
• If the hydraulically most remote outlet on a standpipe system is not accessible, where shall the flow test be performed?
• What interval is specified for checking the accuracy of water level indicators in tanks?
• Which interval is specified for testing stand pipes with hose stations equipped with pressure reducing valves?
• During a standpipe flow test, which statement best describes its objective?
• When a fire pump has a bypass flow meter to the pump suction, how often does a full flow test discharging water need to be performed?
• Which option best describes a water spray system's function?
• What is the frequency for testing the meter that measures flow during bypass tests on a fire pump setup?
• During a fire pump test, which instrument is commonly used to determine the flow reading?
• If a standpipe system has been modified which test is required?
• One possible location of the hydraulically most remote hose connection in a standpipe system is which of the following?
• To remove the face plate and perform an internal inspection of a 6 inch dry pipe valve equipped with an external reset, what equipment is needed?
• Low temperature alarms, if installed in valve enclosure, shall be inspected how frequently at the beginning of the heating season?
• How often should the priming water level in a supervised preaction system be tested?
• What is the required duration of a hydrostatic test?
• What total flow is required for the forward flow test when the system specifies 312 gpm at 42 psi with a 250 gpm outside hose allowance?
• For forward flow testing of a 2 inch backflow device in a limited system, which statement is true?
• Which entity shall be consulted to determine the actual test method and performance criteria for a flow test on a stand pipe?
• What is the minimum length of a removable airline on a system protecting a freezer?
• How often does a partial flow test have to be conducted on a pressure reducing valve to move the valve from its seat?
• During a fire pump test with an electric driver, which instrument is used to measure discharge velocity?
• During testing, where should a gauge be placed to evaluate the hydraulically most remote point in a water spray system?
• Underground mains flow tests are required at what interval?
• Which of the following is the correct method to perform a partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve?
• If the inspector does not have information about the fire pump rated conditions, where can the required information be obtained?
• What factor is most directly assessed by a standpipe flow test?
• During the annual test of a 750 gpm pump at 50 psi, which flow percentage set must be recorded?
• Which option is NOT one of the three conditions to check when inspecting a foam water discharge device?
• How many consecutive years can a fire pump be tested using a flow meter before it is tested using hose systems?
• During the churn test, which valve is specifically identified as the circulation relief valve?
• What is the purpose of a flow test on fire mains?
• During a gauge calibration check, a reading of 10 pounds above the calibrated gauge indicates what action?
• How shall misaligned water spray nozzles be adjusted?
• Pressure readings for a water spray system shall be taken to ensure water flow is not impeded by partially closed valves or plugged nozzles. At which nozzle location must this reading be taken?
• For standpipe testing, which design requirements should be used?
• What is the typical interval for performing flow tests on standpipe systems?
• When pressure readings indicate deterioration, which action should be taken to verify the adequacy of the pressure?
• Which option describes the standpipe flow test's relation to design criteria?
• Hydrostatic testing shall be conducted on which type of system?
• In a water spray fixed system, at which frequency should items in areas inaccessible for safety conditions be inspected?
• The standpipe flow test is performed to ensure which of the following about the water supply?
• How often should the air pressure in a pre-action or dry valve used to protect a freezer or cold storage area be checked and compared?
• Who is responsible for preventing damage to equipment and the structure during the test of a water spray system?
• Why are fire hydrants tested annually?
• A partial flow test of a master pressure reducing valve may be performed using which method?
• When should water tank heating systems be tested to ensure readiness for winter?
• How shall operational tests of a water spray system be conducted?
• Which item is NOT part of the three conditions verified during a monthly external inspection of preaction and deluge valves?
• In forward flow test where no flow test connections exist, which statement describes the test flow?
• In hydrostatic testing of a standpipe with high maximum pressure, what is the numerical value added to establish the hydrostatic test pressure?
• How frequently should a tank without a supervised low temperature alarm be inspected?
• Hydrostatic testing interval for a dry standpipe system is every how many years?
• What is the general purpose of a standpipe flow test?
• In a water spray system, what is the required response time for a heat detection system when exposed to a heat source?
• When the initiating device on a high water temperature limit switch cannot be tested, which alternative testing can be performed?
• How should water spray nozzles be positioned?
• How frequently should full flow trip tests on deluge valves be performed?
• Adjustment of hose connection pressure reducing valves should be performed according to which guidelines?
• During a 30 minute churn test on a 750 gpm horizontal split-case diesel fire pump, which item is most critical to observe?
• Before testing electric controllers, what shall the inspector do first?
• When testing electric pumps and their controllers, what shall the inspector do first?
• Which item is explicitly documented during an annual dry system inspection?
• High pressure cylinders in a water mist system must be discharged and hydro tested after how many years of continued use?
• How often should exterior painted or insulated surfaces of tanks or their supporting structures be inspected?
• In a fire pump test report, which item identifies the system the pump serves?
• When should a report indicate an investigation on the performance of a fire pump is necessary?
• How often should low air pressure alarms in pre action systems be tested?
• Which statement best describes how inspections, testing, and maintenance should be conducted?
• A pitot gauge reads 8 psi on a smooth and round hydrant outlet of 4-1/2 inch ID. What is the approximate flow in gpm?
• What is the nominal diameter of the hydrant outlet used in the pitot gauge example?
• Which principle should be observed when positioning water spray nozzles?
• What is an alternate methodology to perform flow test on fire mains without hydrants?
• Which sprinkler system employs automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system that contains air and may not be pressurized?
• A 300 psi water gauge on a water tank tested against a calibrated gauge must be replaced if the reading is which of the following: