1. Home
  2. NFPA
  3. CWBSP Exam Info
  4. CWBSP Exam Questions

Curious about Actual NFPA Certifications (CWBSP) Exam Questions?

Here are sample NFPA Certified Water-Based Systems Professionals (CWBSP) Exam questions from real exam. You can get more NFPA Certifications (CWBSP) Exam premium practice questions at TestInsights.

Page: 1 /
Total 100 questions
Question 1

The minimum design criteria for the design of a new sprinkler system in a residential occupancy, with noncombustible concealed spaces, in an NFPA 13 based design is how many residential sprinklers and what density?


Correct : C

The minimum design criteria for a new sprinkler system in a residential occupancy, considering noncombustible concealed spaces and based on NFPA 13, would typically involve 4 sprinklers at a density of 0.10 gpm/ft. This provides a baseline level of fire protection suitable for residential settings.


Options Selected by Other Users:
Mark Question:

Start a Discussions

Submit Your Answer:
0 / 1500
Question 2

How much pressure is lost due to elevation in water flowing in a pipe from 6 ft (1.8 m) high to 15 ft (4.6 m) high?


Correct : B

The pressure lost due to elevation in water flowing from 6 ft to 15 ft high is approximately 3.897 psi, calculated based on the height difference and the principle that each foot of elevation change results in a pressure change of 0.433 psi.


Options Selected by Other Users:
Mark Question:

Start a Discussions

Submit Your Answer:
0 / 1500
Question 3

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


Correct : B

In a three-story apartment building protected with an NFPA 13R system utilizing quick-response sprinklers, the minimum density/area requirement is typically 0.10 gpm/ft. This density ensures adequate coverage for residential occupancies with a moderate level of combustibles.


Options Selected by Other Users:
Mark Question:

Start a Discussions

Submit Your Answer:
0 / 1500
Question 4

An 8 in. (200 mm) Schedule 40 steel main is to be supported from a trapeze hanger. The trapeze hanger is to span between two joists which are 7.5 ft (2.3 m) apart. What is the minimum size of steel pipe the trapeze member is to be made of?


Correct : B

For an 8 in. Schedule 40 steel main supported from a trapeze hanger with a 7.5 ft span, a 3 in. Schedule 40 steel pipe for the trapeze member provides sufficient strength and support for the weight of the main and the water it contains.


Options Selected by Other Users:
Mark Question:

Start a Discussions

Submit Your Answer:
0 / 1500
Question 5

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

variable speed mode at


Correct : B

When field acceptance testing a fire pump with variable speed pressure limiting control, the pump should be tested in variable speed mode at no flow, 100%, and 150% of rated load to fully evaluate its performance under different demand conditions.


Options Selected by Other Users:
Mark Question:

Start a Discussions

Submit Your Answer:
0 / 1500
Page:    1 / 20   
Total 100 questions