ASSE 15000 Practice Test 3 || with Accurate Answers 100%.
High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air. What is not a
step in testing the water level? correct answers Close the priming level test valve before air
discharges
The _____ valve shall be supervised closed in the pipeline to the hose valve header correct
answers control
A diesel fuel storage tank is required to always be a minimum of __ full. correct answers 2/3
A fire pump controller shall be in a fully functional state within ___ seconds of AC power
available. correct answers 10
The standpipe system demand shall include 500 gpm for the first standpipe and ___ gpm for each
additional standpipe until the total system demand is simultaneously met. correct answers 250
Water motor gongs and pressure switch alarm devices shall be inspected: correct answers
quarterly
A temporary standpipe used during construction must be at least ___ in diameter correct answers
4 inches
Blue color coding on a sprinkler indicates it has a temperature rating between _____. correct
answers 250 - 300 degrees F
When swapping out pressure gauges, it is important to verify the arrow on the 3-way valve is
pointed in the proper direction before removing the gauge and once the gauge is removed, the 3-
way valve must be flushed adequately so any debris that may have accumulated does not end up
in the new gauge. correct answers True
According to NFPA 20, a _____ refill valve shall be used for each water supply tank used for
fire protection. correct answers automatic
All sprinkler pressure-reducing valves shall be inspected qurterly to verify the valves are in the
following condition except: correct answers in the closed position
Which type of pipe is not approved for standpipes correct answers CPVC
Foam concentrate strainers shall be inspected: correct answers quarterly
A fire pump water supply must be ___. correct answers Adequate and dependable
The shut-off head shall not exceed ___ of rated head for any pump. correct answers 140%
, The top hose outlet in a buuilding under construction must be maintained within _____ floors of
the highest forms, staging and similar combustibles at all times. correct answers one
The drain riser shall be equipped with tees that are of the same size as the discharge outlets of the
___ devices to be tested and shall be located at least every other floor. correct answers pressure
regulating
What is the minimum suction pressure required at the pump suction flange when a suction tank is
installed at or above the base of the fire pump running at 150% capacity? correct answers -3
What type of standpipe is not required to be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi or 50 psi in excess
of 150 psi? correct answers manual standpipe
When soldering copper, flux should be applied to ___. correct answers the inside of the fitting
and the outside of the tube
Alternate power, as it pertains to fire pumps, is defined as a power source that is _____> correct
answers reliable and independent of the primary power supply
What percentage of deviation from recorded foam acceptance test specs requires immediate
discussion with the foam manufacturer? correct answers 10 percent
Where installed, circulation relief valves _____. correct answers shall be inspected on the same
frequency as the no-flow (churn) test
A ___ shall be installed where an electric variable speed pressure limiting controller is installed
and the maximum total discharge head, adjusted for elevation, exceeds the pressure of the system
components. correct answers pressure relief valve
A _____ standpipe is used in a high rise building exposed to freezing temperatures. correct
answers class I automatic dry
According to NFPA 20, what are the pressure requirements for the discharge components of a
fire pump? correct answers Maximum total discharge head psi at shutoff and rated speed.
Samples of foam concentrates shall be sent to the ____ or qualified laboratory for quality
condition testing at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer. correct answers
manufacturer
The objective of NFPA 13R is to allow ___ minutes for occupants to escape in case of fire.
correct answers 30
A main drain shall be provided on the standpipe _____ side of the conrol valve. correct answers
system
High priming water levels can adversely affect the operation of supervisory air. What is not a
step in testing the water level? correct answers Close the priming level test valve before air
discharges
The _____ valve shall be supervised closed in the pipeline to the hose valve header correct
answers control
A diesel fuel storage tank is required to always be a minimum of __ full. correct answers 2/3
A fire pump controller shall be in a fully functional state within ___ seconds of AC power
available. correct answers 10
The standpipe system demand shall include 500 gpm for the first standpipe and ___ gpm for each
additional standpipe until the total system demand is simultaneously met. correct answers 250
Water motor gongs and pressure switch alarm devices shall be inspected: correct answers
quarterly
A temporary standpipe used during construction must be at least ___ in diameter correct answers
4 inches
Blue color coding on a sprinkler indicates it has a temperature rating between _____. correct
answers 250 - 300 degrees F
When swapping out pressure gauges, it is important to verify the arrow on the 3-way valve is
pointed in the proper direction before removing the gauge and once the gauge is removed, the 3-
way valve must be flushed adequately so any debris that may have accumulated does not end up
in the new gauge. correct answers True
According to NFPA 20, a _____ refill valve shall be used for each water supply tank used for
fire protection. correct answers automatic
All sprinkler pressure-reducing valves shall be inspected qurterly to verify the valves are in the
following condition except: correct answers in the closed position
Which type of pipe is not approved for standpipes correct answers CPVC
Foam concentrate strainers shall be inspected: correct answers quarterly
A fire pump water supply must be ___. correct answers Adequate and dependable
The shut-off head shall not exceed ___ of rated head for any pump. correct answers 140%
, The top hose outlet in a buuilding under construction must be maintained within _____ floors of
the highest forms, staging and similar combustibles at all times. correct answers one
The drain riser shall be equipped with tees that are of the same size as the discharge outlets of the
___ devices to be tested and shall be located at least every other floor. correct answers pressure
regulating
What is the minimum suction pressure required at the pump suction flange when a suction tank is
installed at or above the base of the fire pump running at 150% capacity? correct answers -3
What type of standpipe is not required to be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi or 50 psi in excess
of 150 psi? correct answers manual standpipe
When soldering copper, flux should be applied to ___. correct answers the inside of the fitting
and the outside of the tube
Alternate power, as it pertains to fire pumps, is defined as a power source that is _____> correct
answers reliable and independent of the primary power supply
What percentage of deviation from recorded foam acceptance test specs requires immediate
discussion with the foam manufacturer? correct answers 10 percent
Where installed, circulation relief valves _____. correct answers shall be inspected on the same
frequency as the no-flow (churn) test
A ___ shall be installed where an electric variable speed pressure limiting controller is installed
and the maximum total discharge head, adjusted for elevation, exceeds the pressure of the system
components. correct answers pressure relief valve
A _____ standpipe is used in a high rise building exposed to freezing temperatures. correct
answers class I automatic dry
According to NFPA 20, what are the pressure requirements for the discharge components of a
fire pump? correct answers Maximum total discharge head psi at shutoff and rated speed.
Samples of foam concentrates shall be sent to the ____ or qualified laboratory for quality
condition testing at the frequency recommended by the manufacturer. correct answers
manufacturer
The objective of NFPA 13R is to allow ___ minutes for occupants to escape in case of fire.
correct answers 30
A main drain shall be provided on the standpipe _____ side of the conrol valve. correct answers
system
