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Suppression Systems I

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Question 1.
Which of the following will indicate that the main water control valve on a standpipe system is open?

A. The wheel on the check valve has been turned clockwise

B. The wheel on the check valve has been turned counterclockwise

C. The stem of the OS&Y valve is all the way out and exposed

D. The stem of the OS&Y valve is all the way in and unexposed

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Question 2.
In a Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems a dry pipe valve is installed where the water supply enters the sprinkler system. Piping in the sprinkler system is filled with air under pressure, and water is prevented from entering the piping by the dry pipe valve. The air pressure in the piping keeps the valve in the closed position. When a sprinkler head opens, the valve opens because …

A. The Air Pressure is Reduced

B. The Air Pressure is Stabilized

C. The Air Pressure is Displaced

D. The Air Pressure is Increased

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Question 3.
The Certificate of Fitness holder shall maintain a detailed record of all sprinkler head inspections. A record card with the date of each inspection, the Certificate of Fitness number, and the signature of the Certificate of Fitness holder shall be posted …

A. Near the Chief Engineer's Office

B. Near the main OS & Y Valve

C. Near the Fire Department (Siamese) Connection Valve

D. Near the Main Control Valve

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Question 4.
What color is the entire Fire Department Connection (Siamese Connection) of a non-automatic sprinkler system?

A. Green

B. Silver

C. Yellow

D. Red

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Question 5.
A supply of at least six (6) extra appropriate sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises. Where must these extra sprinkler heads be stored?

A. At the Fire Command Center

B. In the Property Manager's Office

C. In the Chief Engineer's Office

D. Next to the Main Control Valve for the Sprinkler System

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Question 6.
The manufacturer may have painted part of the sprinkler head. If any other paint gets on the sprinkler head, or if foreign material has accumulated on it, it must be …

A. Repaired

B. Scraped Clean and Field Tested

C. Closely Examined by the Maintenance Company (with a Certificate of Fitness)

D. Replaced

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Question 7.
What color are the caps of each Fire Department Connection (Siamese Connection) used for combination standpipe and sprinkler systems to be painted?

A. Red (with White Stripes)

B. Yellow

C. White

D. Green

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Question 8.
OS&Y gate valves are installed at several places in the standpipe system. The OS&Y valves can be used to shut down part of the standpipe system. Sections may be shut down for testing, repairs or maintenance. In what position must the stem of an OS&Y valve be kept in at all times?

A. The Retracted or Open Position

B. The Extended or Open Position

C. The Retracted or Closed Position

D. The Extended or Closed Position

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Question 9.
A roof manifold is used for:

A. Cleaning the Roof

B. Filling the Gravity Tank

C. As a Substitute Fire Department Connection (Siamese Connection)

D. Fighting Roof Fires and Testing Water Flow

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Question 10.
What is the diameter of the fire hoses in Class I standpipe systems?

A. 2½ Inches

B. 1 Inches

C. 1½ Inches

D. 2 Inches

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Question 11.
A sprinkler head rated “ordinary” will operate at what temperature range?

A. 325 – 360° F

B. 250 – 286° F

C. 175 – 212° F

D. 135 – 165° F

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Question 12.
Each standpipe system is fitted with a drain valve. The drain valve is located at the lowest point on the standpipe system. The drain valve is used when the standpipe system is being tested or repaired. In what position is the drain valve of a standpipe system sealed under normal conditions?

A. Half Opened

B. Fully Opened

C. One-Turn Opened

D. Closed

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Question 13.
With regard to sprinkler heads, all of the following are correct EXCEPT?

A. For buildings with over 1000 sprinklers, 24 spare heads are stocked

B. For buildings with less than 301-1000 sprinklers, 12 spare heads are stocked

C. Spare sprinkler heads should be spread out at section valves throughout the building

D. For buildings with less than 300 sprinklers, 6 spare heads are stocked

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Question 14.
Which statement is true about a multi-zone standpipe system?

A. It must be under the continuous supervision of a Certificate of Fitness holder

B. They are less complex and require fewer inspections than single zone standpipe systems

C. The system must be inspected by the building owner

D. The Certificate of Fitness holder is only required to inspect these systems periodically

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Question 15.
Which of the following is a component of the standpipe system?

A. Brach Lines

B. The Roof Manifold

C. Frangible Bulbs

D. Pressure Increasing Valves

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Question 16.
Normally, the pipes in a non-automatic sprinkler systems are dry. In non-automatic sprinkler systems, water is supplied when necessary by pumping water into the system through the:

A. Roof Manifold

B. Fire Department Connection (Siamese Connection)

C. Gravity Tank

D. OS & Y Valve

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Question 17.
Where Fire Department Connections (Siamese Connections) are installed, metal signs shall be fastened to (or above) the connection indicating the area protected. What color must the caps of each automatic sprinkler Fire Department Connection be painted?

A. White

B. Green

C. Aluminum

D. Red

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Question 18.
In Automatic Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems a dry pipe valve is installed where the water supply enters the sprinkler system. Piping in the sprinkler system is filled with air under pressure, and water is prevented from entering the piping by the dry pipe valve. The air pressure in the piping keeps the valve in the closed position. When a sprinkler head opens, the valve opens because …

A. The Air Pressure is Displaced

B. The Air Pressure is Reduced

C. The Air Pressure is Increased

D. The Air Pressure is Stabilized

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Question 19.
Which statement is INCORRECT with regard to the exposed piping and control valve handles of the fire protection systems?

A. All exposed piping on a dedicated sprinkler system shall be painted green

B. The exposed piping on a standpipe system shall be paint C. All handles serving a standpipe system shall be painted red

C. All handles serving a standpipe system shall be painted red

D. All handles serving a dedicated sprinkler system shall be painted green

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Question 20.
A Wet Standpipe system always has water under pressure in the piping so it should be protected from freezing. In some cases it may be necessary to increase the water pressure by means of a …

A. Auxiliary System

B. Gravity Booster

C. Fire Pump

D. Diverter Valve

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