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ASFA NICET EXAM 1& 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ASFA NICET EXAM 1& 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat is the maximum area of coverage per sprinkler in an hydraulically calculated Extra
Hazard occupancy using standard spray uprights with a design density of 0.3 gpm/sq.
ft? - Answers -100 sq. ft
Determine the friction loss per foot of 250 gpm flowing in a 3 in. schedule 10 black steel
pipe installed in a dry pipe system. - Answers -0.078 psi/ft
What is the total combined inside and outside hose allowance required for hydraulically
calculated light hazard occupancies? - Answers -100 gpm
When residential sprinklers are installed throughout a compartment, what is the
minimum design density according to NFPA 13? - Answers -0.10 gpm/sq. ft
When calculating a light hazard occupancy with a remote area of 3000 sq. ft, what is the
minimum design density when no other area adjustments are made? - Answers -0.07
gpm/sq. ft
Based on an Oridinary hazard (Group 2) occupancy using a density of 0.20 gpm/sq. ft,
what is the minimum remote area required for a hydraulically calculated dry pipe system
with a ceiling height of 10 ft and a slope of 1 in 6? - Answers -1950 sq. ft
Determine the friction loss per foot of 1250 gpm flowing in a 6 in. CL ductile iron pipe
(Class 52) installed in a private fire main. - Answers -0.037 psi/ft
What is the minimum pressure required at the remote sprinkler in a light hazard system
using standard spray 5.6-K uprights covering 130 sq. ft? - Answers -7.0 psi
What factor is applied to 6 in. fittings installed in a wet system using schedule 10 black
steel pipe? - Answers -1.26
When sprinklers are omitted from combustible concealed spaces above isolated small
rooms not exceeding 55 sq. ft in a light hazard occupancy, what is the minimum design
area for a wet system installed in a building with a horizontal ceiling that is 22 ft high? -
Answers -1500 sq. ft
Quick response sprinklers are utilized in a dry pipe sprinkler system. What is the
allowable reduction in design area if the maximum ceiling height is 20 ft? - Answers -
25%
What is the equivalent length of a 4 in. flanged 90 degree elbow installed in a dry pipe
system using schedule 40 galvanized steel? - Answers -10 ft
, An Ordinary hazard (Group 1) wet system is installed in a 52,000 sq. ft building with a
horizontal ceiling. Sprinklers are uniformly spaced at 130 sq. ft (S=10, L=13). If a
density of 0.15 gpm/sq. ft is used, what is the minimum number of sprinklers required to
be calculated on a branch line if no area adjustments are made? - Answers -5
A fire pump is rated at 500 gpm @ 100 psi. What is the maximum allowable churn (no
flow) pressure? - Answers -140 psi
Which system type is permitted to have a paddle-type waterflow device installed? -
Answers -Wet
According to the abbreviations listed in NFPA 13, what characters represent a long turn
elbow? - Answers -Lt.E
What is the minimum required bolt size to hang 6 in. pipe from concrete? - Answers -1/2
in.
An office building is constructed exposed wood joist construction spaced 3 ft 10 in. on
center and has a depth of 6 in. What is the maximum protection area allowed for
standard spray upright sprinklers? - Answers -168
What is the minimum pitch required for cross mains installed on a dry pipe system
inside a flower storage cooler? - Answers -1/2 in. per 10 ft
What is the maximum room width for a standard spray sidewall installed along one side
of the mechanical room with combustible ceiling finishes? - Answers -10 ft
Which of the following is defined as an obstruction at or below the level of the sprinkler
deflector affecting the discharge of two or more sprinklers? - Answers -Continuous
obstruction
For a system installed utilizing residential sprinklers, what is the maximum total volume
permitted for an unprotected ceiling pocket? - Answers -100 cu. ft
A waterflow test is required to be conducted within 12 months of what project
milestone? - Answers -Working plan submittal
For a corrugated metal deck with a maximum depth of 4 in., the distance below the
ceiling is required to be measured from what point? - Answers -The highest point on the
deck
What is the minimum section modulus required for a trapeze hanger supporting 4 in.
schedule 10 pipe and spanning 5 ft? - Answers -0.43
Select all of the following data points that are required to graph a flow test. - Answers -
flow
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