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NFPA-CWBSP Real Exam Questions

Certified Water-Based Systems Professionals (CWBS)

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Question 1 Single choice

A pump with a rated capacity of 3,000 gpm (11,335 L/min) should have what size circulation relief valve?

  1. A

    0.5 in. (13 mm)

  2. B

    0.75 in. (19 mm)

  3. C

    1.0 in. (25 mm)

  4. D

    1.5 in. (38 mm)

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Correct answer: D

Question 2 Single choice

What is the minimum calculated design area for a dry system protecting a light hazard attic space with a roof slope exceeding a rise of 2 units in a run of 12 units and a height at the peak of 10 ft (3 m) above the bottom of the truss using quick response sprinklers?

  1. A

    1,521 ft2 (141.3 m2)

  2. B

    1,170 ft2 (108.7 m2)

  3. C

    1,950 ft2 (181.1 m2)

  4. D

    2,535 ft2 (235.5 m2)

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Correct answer: B

Question 3 Single choice

A owner of a new warehouse wishes to store a Class III product in ordinary cardboard boxes that contain 45 percent by volume expanded plastic.

What is the commodity classification?

  1. A

    Cartoned, Group A, expanded plastic

  2. B

    Cartoned, Class III

  3. C

    Cartoned, Class IV

  4. D

    Cartoned, Group A, unexpanded plastic

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Correct answer: A

Question 4 Single choice

Using the Hazen-Williams formula, determine the friction loss in 150 ft (45.7 m) of 1 in. (25 mm) black steel schedule 40 pipe, flowing 30 gpm (115 lpm) in a wet system.

  1. A

    27.5 psi (1.89 bar)

  2. B

    41.3 psi (2.93 bar)

  3. C

    52.2 psi (3.6 bar)

  4. D

    57.9 psi (3.99 bar)

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Correct answer: A

Question 5 Single choice

What standard applies for underground malleable iron threaded fittings of Class 150?

  1. A

    ASME B16.1

  2. B

    ASME B16.3

  3. C

    ASME B16.4

  4. D

    ASME B16.5

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Correct answer: B

Question 6 Single choice

An existing sprinkler system in a 25 ft (1.5 m) tall building is found to be designed using K- 8.0 (115) high temperature control mode density/area (CMDA) sprinklers with a design criteria of 0.35 gpm/ft2 (13.3 mm/ min) over 2000 ft2 (186 m2).

What is the maximum storage height permitted for double-row rack storage with 8 ft (2.4 m) aisles of a nonencapsulated Class IV commodity?

  1. A

    15.5 ft (4.7 m)

  2. B

    16.5 ft (5.0 m)

  3. C

    18.5 ft (5.6 m)

  4. D

    20.5 ft (6.2 m)

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Correct answer: B

Question 7 Single choice

Which of the following is a mandatory referenced publication in NFPA 13?

  1. A

    NFPA 10

  2. B

    NFPA 12

  3. C

    NFPA 20

  4. D

    NFPA 291

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Correct answer: C

Question 8 Single choice

Which Occupancy Classification is a machine shop considered?

  1. A

    Light Hazard

  2. B

    Ordinary Hazard Group 1

  3. C

    Ordinary Hazard Group 2

  4. D

    Extra Hazard Group 1

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Correct answer: B

Question 9 Single choice

In NFPA 13R, shadowed areas shall be permitted in the protection area of a pendant or upright sprinkler as long as the cumulative dry areas do not exceed ______

  1. A

    5 ft2 (0.46 m2).

  2. B

    10 ft2 (0.93 m2).

  3. C

    12 ft2 (1.1 m2).

  4. D

    15 ft2 (1.4 m2)

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Correct answer: D

Question 10 Single choice

Contract specifications call for a water mist fire protection system in the mechanical room.

Is this allowed per NFPA 13?

  1. A

    No, water mist systems are covered by NFPA 750.

  2. B

    Yes, NFPA 13 allows water mist systems in some areas.

  3. C

    No, water mist systems are covered in NFPA 705.

  4. D

    Yes, if the available water pressure is high enough.

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Correct answer: A