NICET FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS LEVEL 1
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ a. Answer: A pressure supervisory signal-initiating device for a
dry-pipe sprinkler system shall indicate ______________?
a. both high and low pressure conditions
b. on and off conditions
c. a low-pressure condition
d. a high pressure condition
◉ AHJ. Answer: A fire alarm system with a pre-signal featutre
installed on a protected premises shall be permitted if approved by
the _____________?
◉ 3/4". Answer: What is the minimum size grounding electrode
when made of pipe or conduit?
◉ 900 sq. ft.. Answer: How many square feet does one smoke
detector cover?
,◉ Class. Answer: Initiating, notification, and signaling line circuits
will be designated by_______, depending upon the circuit's capability
to continue to operate during a specified fault condition.
◉ 18 AWG. Answer: Class 3 single-conductors must NOT be smaller
than _______.
◉ Semiannually. Answer: A pull station must be visually inspected
how often?
◉ 8 feet. Answer: Before exceptions, what is the required clearance
above a roof for overhead communication cables?
◉ 8 hours. Answer: What is the maximum amount of time that OSHA
allows a worker to be exposed to 90dBA?
◉ 12 inches. Answer: What is the minimum required separation
between underground radio and television conductors and power or
Class I circuit conductors?
◉ Endothermic Weld. Answer: Which of the following is an
unacceptable method for connecting grounding conductors and
bonding jumpers?
Exothermic weld
,Endothermic weld
Pressure connectors if listed.
Clamps if listed.
◉ 2. Answer: If you were required to place smoke detectors in a
room that is 40′ long by 15′ wide and has a smooth ceiling, what
would be the minimum quantity of detectors required?
◉ Building Structure. Answer: Exposed optical fibers must be
supported by the_______.
Support wire
Outer jacket
Building structure
Fiber connector
◉ 10 seconds. Answer: In the event of normal power failure to a
Legally Required Standby System, the standby power must be
available within_______ at a maximum.
◉ Any of these. Answer: Where exposed to contact with electric light
or power conductors, the noncurrent-carrying metallic members of
optical fiber cables entering buildings must be_______.
, Grounded as close as possible to emergence through an exterior wall
Grounded as close as possible to emergence through a concrete floor
slab
Interrupted as close to the point of entrance as practicable by an
insulating joint
Any of these
◉ 10 AWG. Answer: What is the minimum allowable size of a copper
equipment grounding conductor connected to a 40 amp circuit?
◉ Tag out. Answer: A machine on a job site requires safety training
before use. The machine does not have a lockout feature. What other
option is acceptable?
◉ c. Answer: What is the required tagging practice when tagging
communication cable for future use?
a. It shall have a stamped label and be made of plastic.
b. It shall identify when the cable will be used.
c. It shall be durable enough to withstand existing environmental
conditions.
d. It shall tell where it originates from and where it terminates.
COMPREHENSIVE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ a. Answer: A pressure supervisory signal-initiating device for a
dry-pipe sprinkler system shall indicate ______________?
a. both high and low pressure conditions
b. on and off conditions
c. a low-pressure condition
d. a high pressure condition
◉ AHJ. Answer: A fire alarm system with a pre-signal featutre
installed on a protected premises shall be permitted if approved by
the _____________?
◉ 3/4". Answer: What is the minimum size grounding electrode
when made of pipe or conduit?
◉ 900 sq. ft.. Answer: How many square feet does one smoke
detector cover?
,◉ Class. Answer: Initiating, notification, and signaling line circuits
will be designated by_______, depending upon the circuit's capability
to continue to operate during a specified fault condition.
◉ 18 AWG. Answer: Class 3 single-conductors must NOT be smaller
than _______.
◉ Semiannually. Answer: A pull station must be visually inspected
how often?
◉ 8 feet. Answer: Before exceptions, what is the required clearance
above a roof for overhead communication cables?
◉ 8 hours. Answer: What is the maximum amount of time that OSHA
allows a worker to be exposed to 90dBA?
◉ 12 inches. Answer: What is the minimum required separation
between underground radio and television conductors and power or
Class I circuit conductors?
◉ Endothermic Weld. Answer: Which of the following is an
unacceptable method for connecting grounding conductors and
bonding jumpers?
Exothermic weld
,Endothermic weld
Pressure connectors if listed.
Clamps if listed.
◉ 2. Answer: If you were required to place smoke detectors in a
room that is 40′ long by 15′ wide and has a smooth ceiling, what
would be the minimum quantity of detectors required?
◉ Building Structure. Answer: Exposed optical fibers must be
supported by the_______.
Support wire
Outer jacket
Building structure
Fiber connector
◉ 10 seconds. Answer: In the event of normal power failure to a
Legally Required Standby System, the standby power must be
available within_______ at a maximum.
◉ Any of these. Answer: Where exposed to contact with electric light
or power conductors, the noncurrent-carrying metallic members of
optical fiber cables entering buildings must be_______.
, Grounded as close as possible to emergence through an exterior wall
Grounded as close as possible to emergence through a concrete floor
slab
Interrupted as close to the point of entrance as practicable by an
insulating joint
Any of these
◉ 10 AWG. Answer: What is the minimum allowable size of a copper
equipment grounding conductor connected to a 40 amp circuit?
◉ Tag out. Answer: A machine on a job site requires safety training
before use. The machine does not have a lockout feature. What other
option is acceptable?
◉ c. Answer: What is the required tagging practice when tagging
communication cable for future use?
a. It shall have a stamped label and be made of plastic.
b. It shall identify when the cable will be used.
c. It shall be durable enough to withstand existing environmental
conditions.
d. It shall tell where it originates from and where it terminates.
