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Sprinkler System Quiz
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Assess your knowledge of automatic sprinkler systems, activation mechanisms, maintenance requirements, and safety considerations. Important for fire protection.
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15
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3
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70%
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Medium
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1
How do automatic sprinkler systems activate?
By manual control
By heat activation
By smoke detection
By timer
2
What color are sprinkler heads typically painted?
Red
White
Black
They are not painted
3
All sprinkler heads activate simultaneously when one is triggered.
True
False
4
How often should sprinkler systems be inspected?
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Every 5 years
5
What is the minimum clearance required around sprinkler heads?
6 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
6
What temperature do most sprinkler heads activate at?
100°F
135-165°F
200°F
250°F
7
How do sprinkler systems work?
All sprinklers activate at once
Only the sprinkler nearest the fire activates
They activate randomly
They activate based on time
8
Sprinkler systems can cause more damage than fire.
9
What should be done if a sprinkler head is damaged?
Ignore it
Replace it immediately
Paint over it
Cover it
10
How often should sprinkler systems be inspected?
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Every 5 years
11
What is the purpose of a sprinkler system valve?
To control water flow
To make noise
To save energy
To look good
12
Sprinkler systems can be turned off during maintenance.
13
What type of sprinkler system is most common?
Wet pipe
Dry pipe
Pre-action
Deluge
14
What should be kept clear around sprinkler heads?
Nothing
Only furniture
All obstacles within 18 inches
Only decorations
15
What is the primary purpose of a sprinkler system?
To water plants
To control and extinguish fires
To cool buildings
To save money
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