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

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