CWBSP by NFPA Valid Free Exam Practice Test

Question 1

What is the correct number of sprinklers to calculate on a branchline for a building with an ordinary hazard (nonstorage) occupancy, a roof slope of a rise of 3 units in a run of 12 units, and with sprinklers spaced
11.5 ft (3.5 m) on center along the lines?

A. Five sprinklers B. Seven sprinklers C. Six sprinklers D. Four sprinklers

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

The minimum diameter of a private service main to a hydraulically calculated sprinkler system that also supplies a fire hydrant is

A. 6 in. (150 mm). B. 4 in. (100 mm). C. 8 in. (200 mm). D. 3 in. (75 mm).

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system that contains air that might or might not be under pressure, with a supplemental detection system installed in the same areas as the sprinklers, is known as a:

A. Deluge System B. Preaction System C. Wet System D. Dry System

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

In a three-story apartment building protected with an NFPA 13R system utilizing quick-response sprinklers, the minimum density/area requirement shall be?

A. 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.0 mm/min) B. 0.20 gpm/ft2 (8.1 mm/min) C. 0.15 gpm/ft2 (6.1 mm/min) D. 0.10 gpm/ft2 (4.1 mm/min)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 5

The owner's information certificate shall contain which of the following?

A. Total occupant load of the proposed building B. Any special knowledge of the water supply C. The specific storage classification D. The specific area/density for the building

Correct Answer: B

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Question 6

The FPE has indicated that a vertical opening shall be protected by closely spaced sprinklers in combination with a draft stop installed per code. The sprinklers will be spaced 6 ft (1.83 m) on center. What is the minimum gpm discharge required per sprinkler head?

A. 18 gpm (68 lpm) B. 20 gpm (76 lpm) C. 15 gpm (57 lpm) D. 10 gpm (38 lpm)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

When field acceptance testing a fire pump with a variable speed pressure limiting control, the pump shall be tested in variable speed mode at

A. no flow, and 100% of rated load. B. no flow, 50%, 100%, and 150% of rated load. C. no flow, 100%, and 150% of rated load. D. no flow, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, and 150% of rated load

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

A sprinkler with a blue glass bulb represents a temperature classification of

A. extra high. B. intermediate. C. ordinary. D. high.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

When backflow prevention valves are installed on existing pipe scheduled systems, the friction losses of the device shall be accounted for when determining

A. residual pressure. B. static pressure. C. system flow requirements. D. system GPM requirements.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

Where must a diesel engine driven fire pump's fuel tank be located for areas subject to temperatures below 32° F (0°#)?

A. The room next to the fire pump room. B. The room below the fire pump. C. The exterior of the building. D. The same room as the fire pump.

Correct Answer: D

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NFPA Certified Water-Based Systems Professionals - CWBSP Exam Practice Test