NFPA CWBSP Certified Water-Based Systems Professionals Online Training
NFPA CWBSP Online Training
The questions for CWBSP were last updated at Feb 23,2025.
- Exam Code: CWBSP
- Exam Name: Certified Water-Based Systems Professionals
- Certification Provider: NFPA
- Latest update: Feb 23,2025
Annual testing for a 1,500 gpm (5,677 L/min) at 80 psi (1.4 bar) fire pump supporting an attached sprinkler system demand of 1,800 gpm (6,813 L/min) at 100 psi (6.9 bar) is being conducted.
The flow test of the fire pump must achieve what minimum flow rate and discharge pressure?
- A . 1,500 gpm (5,677 L/min) at 80 psi (1.4 bar)
- B . 1,600 gpm (6,056 L/min) at 75 psi (5.1 bar)
- C . 1,800 gpm (6,813 L/min) at 100 psi (6.9 bar)
- D . 2,250 gpm (8,516 L/min) at 65 psi (4.5 bar)
If a jockey pump start point is set at 165 psi (11.4 bar), the jockey pump stop point should be not less than
- A . 130 psi (8.96 bar).
- B . 153 psi (10.55 bar).
- C . 175 psi (12.06 bar).
- D . 188 psi (12.96 bar).
Which of the following is a mandatory referenced publication in NFPA 13?
- A . NFPA 10
- B . NFPA 12
- C . NFPA 20
- D . NFPA 291
The distance between a hanger and the center line of an upright sprinkler shall be no less than
- A . 3 in. (75 mm).
- B . 4 in. (100 mm).
- C . 5 in. (125 mm).
- D . 6 in. (150 mm).
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 . system flow requirements.
- C . static pressure.
- D . system GPM requirements.
Based on an existing hydraulic placard located at the sprinkler system riser, the design of the sprinkler system is based on a density of 0.495 gpm/ft2 (20.1 mm/min) over an area of 2000 ft2 (186 m2). Sprinklers in cabinet are 286 degrees.
Which of the following hazards can be protected with this design criteria?
- A . Class IlI encapsulated commodity stored on single and double row racks to a storage height of 22 ft (4.9 m).
- B . Class IV nonencapsulated commodity stored on single and double row racks to a storage height of 20 ft (6.1 m) with 8 ft (2.4 m) aisles.
- C . Group A nonexpanded plastic stored in stable piles to a maximum height of 15 ft (4.6 m) in a 25 ft (7.6 m) high building.
- D . Group A plastic stored on single and double row racks to a maximum height of 15 ft (4.6 m) in a 25 ft (7.6 m) high building.
A sprinkler system has been installed with 100 sprinklers.
What is the minimum number of spare sprinklers to be provided?
- A . 3
- B . 6
- C . 9
- D . 12
What is the hose stream allowance and duration for rolled paper storage protected using ESFR sprinklers?
- A . 250 gpm (950 L/min) for 60 minutes
- B . 250 gpm (950 L/min) for 180 minutes
- C . 500 gpm (1900 L/min) for 120 minutes
- D . 500 gpm (1900 L/min) for 180 minutes
What is the pressure at a sprinkler head with a flow of 33 gpm (125 L/min) with a K-factor of 5.6 (80)?
- A . 15.2 psi (1.1 bar)
- B . 22.3 psi (1.54 bar)
- C . 34.7 psi (2.4 bar)
- D . 54.8 psi (3.78 bar)
The purpose of the owner’s certificate is to
- A . help ensure that the capability of the sprinkler system is adequate to address the hazard.
- B . replace project plans.
- C . obtain the building permit.
- D . be a declaration by the sprinkler contractor as to the hazards in the building.