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NICET LEVEL 2 EXAM / NICET LEVEL 2 EXAM PREPARATION/NICET LEVEL 2 EXAM PRACTICE EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS| BRAND NEW VERSION!
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A corroded mainline strainer on a private service fire main would be classified as a(n) _______? Critical deficiency Fire pump suction and discharge piping shall be hydrostatically tested at not less than 200 psi pressure or at _____ psi in excess of the maximum pressure to be maintained in the system, whichever is greater? 50 A control valve switch shall be tested by operating valve and verify signal receipt to be within the first two revolutions of the handwheel or within _____ of the travel distance, or per the manufacturer's published instructions? One-fifth Where replacing residential sprinklers manufactured prior to 2003 that are no longer available from the manufacturer and are installed using a design density less than 0.05 gpm/ft2, a residential sprinkler with an equivalent K-factor (+/- ______ percent) shall be permitted to be used provided the currently listed coverage area for the replacement sprinkler is not exceeded. 5 CONSIDER A STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEM WITH A HYDRAULIC DESIGN INFORMATION SIGN. WHEN INSPECTING THE INFORMATION SIGN, WHERE SHOULD IT BE LOCATED FOR AUTOMATIC AND SEMI AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS? Secured to the water supply control valves Dry barrel and wall hydrants shall be inspected ______ and after each operation? Annually
During an inspection, you notice in rack sprinklers with material storage within 18 inches of the deflector, what action shall be taken? A. the material shall be relocated more than 12 inches from the deflector B. the material shall be relocated more than 18 inches from the deflector C. The material shall be relocated more than 36 inches from the deflector D. no action is required D. no action is required A Class _____ standpipe system provides 2 1/2 inch hose connections to supply water for use by fire department I Consider an electrically supervised control valve. A distinctive signal shall indicate movement from the valve's normal position during the first _____ revolutions of the handwheel or when the stem of the valve has moved 1/5 of the distance from its normal position? 2 Class II standpipe system demand shall include ____ GPM for the most remote standpipe connection? 100 OSHA defines a(n) _______ as an individual stationed outside, one or more permit spaces, who assesses the status of authorized entrants? Attendant Clearance from the top of storage to sprinkler deflectors shall be ____ or greater where rubber tires are stored? 36 inches The head available available from a water supply shall be figured based on a flow of ____ percent of the rated capacity of the fire pump 150
C. Flammable vapors D. all of the above D. all of the above What is the inspection frequency for standpipe and hose system piping? Annually Hose houses shall be inspected with what frequency? Quarterly A sprinkler is loaded with a coating of dust. Which of the following is an appropriate method of cleaning the sprinkler? A. compressed air (without touching sprinkler) B. vacuum with soft bristle brush used on sprinkler C. Either A or B D. none of the above, the sprinkler shall be replaced A. compressed air (without touching sprinkler) Which of the following would be considered noncritical deficiency? (Select 3) A. A hose rack that only swings out of the cabinet 120 degrees B. A hose/hydrant house not fully equipped C. A hose on standpipe that is not connected D. A hose connection on a pressure reducing valve with a missing cap B. A hose/hydrant house not fully equipped C. A hose on standpipe that is not connected D. A hose connection on a pressure reducing valve with a missing cap When inspecting a diesel fire pump, the fuel tank shall be at least ______ full? Two thirds
Consider a water storage tank with a low temperature alarm connected to a constantly attended location. What is the inspection frequency for the water temperature? Quarterly What is the visual inspection frequency of a room temperature supervisory signaling switch? Quarterly All pressure gauges used for hydrant testing should be calibrated at least every _______ or more frequently depending on use Year While conducting a full flow trip test of a dry pipe system, the tester at the inspector's test valve notes the time when water flows steadily from the test connection. This time is noted for comparison purposes for previous tests. Which of the following is true regarding water delivery? NFPA 13 does not require water delivery in 60 seconds for all systems Each portable wooden ladder shall support at least _____ times the maximum intended load? 4 A section of piping on a standpipe system has been replaced. As a result, the system shall be hydrostatically tested in conformance with NFPA ____? 14 When measuring the pitot pressure of a stream of practically uniform velocity, the orifice in the pitot tube is held down stream approximately _____ the diameter of the hydrant outlet or nozzle opening and in the center of the stream one-half Which of the following conditions does not require sprinkler replacement? A. loading
A. the quick-opening device should not be in operation B. the control valve should be fully open C. Record the air pressure prior to the test D. Record the air pressure when the valve trips B. the control valve should be fully open You are inspecting the control panel for a fire pump. Which of the following would be an abnormal condition to be noted on the inspection report? (select 2) A. transfer switch normal pilot light is illuminated B. the isolating switch is open C. The reverse-phase alarm pilot light is on D. the controller pilot light (power on) is illuminated B. the isolating switch is open C. The reverse-phase alarm pilot light is on A section of exposed piping on a private service fire main is replaced. The piping shall be hydrostatically tested in conformance with NFPA ______? 24 What is the inspection frequency for the interior of a steel water storage tank without corrosion protection? Three years During an inspection, you noticed missing escutcheons for pendant sprinklers. These sprinklers are not recessed, flush, or concealed. What action shall be taken? A. the escutcheons shall be replaced B. the sprinkler shall be replaced C. Both A and B D. no action is required. D. no action is required A level switch on a water storage tank requires an annual test. The procedure is to operate the switch and verify receipt of a signal indicating the water level raised
or lowered a maximum ______ inches from the required level of a non-pressure tank. Also verify its restoral to the required level. 12 A fire pump has a transfer switch to a standby generator. When testing and simulating a power failure, the pump shallow operate at peak load for a period of ____ minutes? 30 Internal inspection of preaction and deluge valves that can be reset without removal of a faceplate shall be permitted to be conducted _______? Every five years Which of the following tests is required annually? A. water level supervisory B. valve supervisory C. Low air pressure alarm D. waterflow alarm device A. water level supervisory When flow testing a dry barrel hydrant, the flow shall be maintained for at least ____ minute(s)? 1 Ladders shall be inspected _____ to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury. Any ladder with a defect shall be tagged. Before initial use in each work shift CONSIDER A HORIZONTAL FIRE PUMP. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A REQUIRED OBSERVATION BEFORE PUMPING? A. CHECK DRIP POCKETS UNDER PACKING GLANDS FOR PROPER DRAINAGE. B. CHECK PACKING ADJUSTMENT, APPROXIMATELY ONE DROP PER SECOND IS NECESSARY TO KEEP PACKING LUBRICATED.
The diesel fuel for a fire pump shall be tested to _____ standards ASTM D A satisfactory main drain test (one that reflects the results of previous tests) does not _______ A. necessarily indicate an obstructed passage B. prove that all valves in the upstream flow of water are fully opened C. Fully verify the water supply is adequate for system demand. D. all of the above true D. all of the above true Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is _____ feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling using guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems 6 Consider a diesel fire pump with a 12 Volt battery for starting. The cranking voltage shall exceed ______ volts 9 What is the testing frequency for the operational function of a control valve? Annually The water temperature in tanks with low temperature alarms connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected and recorded ____ during the heating season when the mean temperature is less than 40° Quarterly
To prevent jamming, post-indicator and outside screw and yoke valves shall be backed off ______ from the fully open position A one quarter turn The minimum flow rate for flushing 3 inch fire pump suction piping is _______ gpm 330 The fire pump flow test result is unacceptable if there is degradation in excess of ______ percent of the pressure of the initial unadjusted acceptance test curve or nameplate rating 5 The water level in water storage tanks equipped with supervised water level alarms that are connected to a constantly attended location shall be inspected
Quarterly What is the purpose of a main drain test at each water-based fire protection system riser? To check for a change in the condition of water supply piping and control valves Consider a system where the sole water supply is through a backflow preventer and/or pressure-reducing valve. What is the frequency for the main drain test? Quarterly After installation, a dry pipe system during a full flow test was able to flow water in 38 seconds from the inspector's test valve. However, the following full flow test results demonstrated that it took 55 seconds to flow water from the inspector's test valve. Which of the following is true? A. An obstruction investigation is required B. An obstruction investigation is not required.
A. Remote annunciators B. transient suppressors D. guard's tour equipment Listed CPVC sprinkler pipe and fittings shall be protected from freezing by ______ Glycerine Consider a required fire protection system that is out of service for a preplanned impairment. According to NFPA 25, an action such as the approved fire watch is required when the system is out of service for what time period? More than 10 hours Which of the following is required to be notified by the property owner before testing or shutting down the system or its supply per NFPA 25? (select two) A. inspection and testing contractor B. AHJ C. Alarm receiving facility. D. installation contractor B. AHJ C. Alarm receiving facility When antifreeze systems have a capacity larger than 150 gallons, a test at one additional point for every ______ gallons shall be made 100 Employers shall provide employees with training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and _______ Whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced What data should be recorded when doing a partial flow trip test on a dry pipe system? A. pressure on the quick opening device
B. trip time C. Water and air or nitrogen pressure when the valve trips D. All of the above C. Water and air or nitrogen pressure when the valve trips Which of the following types of fire alarm systems require runner service? (select two) A. Central Station service alarm system B. proprietary supervising station alarm system C. Remote supervising station alarm systems D. auxiliary alarm system A. Central Station service alarm system B. proprietary supervising station alarm system The goals and goal achievement obtained with the approved performance based program shall be reviewed ______ and ITM frequencies adjusted to reflect current conditions and historical records A minimum of every three years How many trip tests with control valve partially open are required in the first 10 years after installing a dry system? 7 An antifreeze loop test results indicate the freezing point is at 5°F and the freezing point in the area is a minimum of 0°F. What action should be taken? Drain the system and refill with premixed solution The AHJ asks the property owner to show him all the required records to inspect tamper switches on the control valves. How many months of records should the owner have available for the AHJ per NFPA 25? 15
C. Date tripped, and the person conducting the test. D. all of the above. C. Date tripped, and the person conducting the test. During an inspection, you observe that a row of sprinkler heads is too close to the wall per NFPA 13. This condition would be ______ per NFPA 25? Acceptable When conducting a full flow trip test on a dry pipe system, the quick opening device should be ____? In-service What type of test should be conducted to verify that a post indicator valve is fully open? Spring test Waterflow devices shall be inspected _____ per NFPA 72? Quarterly When opening the door of a fire pump controller panel with the power on, safety guidance provided by ______ should be followed? NFPA 70E The dry pipe valve shall be trip tested with the control valve fully open and the quick opening device, if provided, in service. What is the required frequency of this test? Every three years While testing a sprinkler system, which of the following items represent impairment? A. the sprinklers are stamped with the date 1917 B. sprinklers used for commercial cooking equipment were replaced two years ago
C. An 11% reduction in pressure is noted during the main drain full flow test. D. all the above. C. An 11% reduction in pressure is noted during the main drain full flow test Which of the following is true regarding sprinkler inspection and testing reports per NFPA 25? Electronic reports are permitted to be stored and permitted electronically Consider a wet pipe sprinkler system main drain test. The full flow pressure reading was 70 psi, however, during initial acceptance testing (three years prior), the full flow pressure was 79 psi. What action should be taken? Cause of the reduction shall be identified and corrected Inspection and testing records shall indicate which of the following? A. the required frequency of the activity B. the results and date. C. The organization that performed the work. D. all of the above. D. all of the above Which of the following is not a requirement for a dry pipe system for a full flow test tag or card? A. the tag shall indicate the date of the last trip. B. the tag shall indicate which flow test procedure was used. C. The tag shall be attached to the dry pipe valve D. the tag indicate the name of the person conducting the test. B. the tag shall indicate which flow test procedure was used Which of the following characteristics apply to the OSHA definition of a confined space? (select three)
A. correct number of spare sprinklers B. sprinkler system gauges. C. Sprinkler wrench. D. sprinkler piping B. sprinkler system gauges One of the methods of testing preaction systems for air leakage is to perform a pressure test at _____ psi for ______ hours? 40, 2 Who is responsible for inspection and proper care of personal protective equipment? Employee What class of standpipe provides hose stations to supply water for use by trained personnel? (select two) A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. Class IV Class II and III Which of the following is a requirement for the spare sprinkler cabinet? (select three) A. a minimum of eight spare sprinklers B. a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler C. A list of all sprinklers in the spare cabinet D. the cabinet should never be exposed to more than 100°F A. a minimum of eight spare sprinklers B. a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler C. A list of all sprinklers in the spare cabinet
What is the inspection interval for sprinklers installed above suspended ceilings? These sprinklers do not require inspection What is the Tack Coat Spray Rate - Correct Answer-0.3 - 0. What is the Tack coat color distortion when applied? - Correct Answer-Brown to Black What is the Asphalt Compaction Tolerance? - Correct Answer-1/4" What grade is asphalt considered? - Correct Answer-Open Grade When should asphalt be placed after Tack Coat has been applied? - Correct Answer-Within 4 Hours of the Tack Coat application Where and how should you sample Asphalt? - Correct Answer-From the truck and in 3 increments, each increment from a different quadrant What is a another method of testing Asphalt? - Correct Answer-Coring full depth sections of the roadway and amount is based on contract or provisions. How do you test asphalt? - Correct Answer-Asphalt is tested based on nuclear density gauge What is the testing tolerance for Density Nuclear gauge? - Correct Answer-+/- 1% on density and +/-2% on moisture