NICET Inspection and Testing

Question 1

How often must automatic sprinkler system inspections be performed according to NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly and annually depending on component

Answer

Weekly

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 2

What test is performed to verify that a fire pump starts automatically?

Accepted Answer

No-flow test

Answer

Hydrostatic test

Answer

Churn test

Answer

Flow test

Question 3

Under NFPA 25, how often must a full flow fire pump test be conducted?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 4

What is the purpose of a hydrostatic test on a newly installed sprinkler system?

Accepted Answer

To verify the system holds pressure without leaks

Answer

To flush debris from the piping

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To test sprinkler head activation temperature

Answer

To balance flow across all sprinkler zones

Question 5

Which of the following requires a 5-year internal inspection under NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkler pipe interior for obstruction investigation

Answer

Sprinkler heads

Answer

Dry pipe valves

Answer

Fire pump packing glands

Question 6

What condition triggers an obstruction investigation of a sprinkler system per NFPA 25?

Accepted Answer

Discolored water during drain test, discharge of foreign material, or known contamination

Answer

Any sprinkler activation

Answer

Annual inspection due date

Answer

Replacement of any sprinkler head