NICET LEVEL 2 FIRE ALARMS EXAM 2026 FINAL
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◉ The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke
detector in the supply for units over __________ cfm. Answer: 15000
◉ Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call
forwarding to the DACR shall be tested with what frequency?. Answer:
4 hours
◉ NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v. Answer: 600v
◉ PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v. Answer: 300v
◉ For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B. Answer: d
◉ A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________..
Answer: AHJ
,◉ How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a
low-rise residential apartment building be inspected?. Answer:
Semniannually
◉ According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch
control valve used in sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-
actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any valve
position except _____________?. Answer: Normal
◉ When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam,
the beam must be less than _____________ inches in depth and
_____________ feet on center?. Answer: 12 in; 8 ft
◉ Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from
the smoke detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only. Answer: b
◉ According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC
systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
,c. trouble
d. a or b. Answer: d
◉ According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above. Answer: d
◉ The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at
the ________________. Answer: Master Control Unit
◉ Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down
power to the elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors
need to have a _______________ temp rating and shall be located
______________ in from the sprinkler head.. Answer: lower; 24 in
◉ A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?.
Answer: Group B
◉ What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?.
Answer: Group E
, ◉ What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?.
Answer: Group B
◉ A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?)
when it is NOT monitored for integrity?. Answer: Class E
◉ Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped
openings over ____________ feet in width and within __________ feet
of each side of the grouped opening.. Answer: 40 feet; 5 feet
◉ A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a
required fire alarm system. What are the requirements for the pump
running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required.. Answer: c
◉ A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on
the air ducts of a 5,000 CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is
true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
c. The detectors can initiate an alarm signal
REVIEW BUNDLED SOLUTION PACKAGE
◉ The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke
detector in the supply for units over __________ cfm. Answer: 15000
◉ Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call
forwarding to the DACR shall be tested with what frequency?. Answer:
4 hours
◉ NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v. Answer: 600v
◉ PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v. Answer: 300v
◉ For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B. Answer: d
◉ A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________..
Answer: AHJ
,◉ How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a
low-rise residential apartment building be inspected?. Answer:
Semniannually
◉ According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch
control valve used in sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-
actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any valve
position except _____________?. Answer: Normal
◉ When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam,
the beam must be less than _____________ inches in depth and
_____________ feet on center?. Answer: 12 in; 8 ft
◉ Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from
the smoke detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only. Answer: b
◉ According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC
systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
,c. trouble
d. a or b. Answer: d
◉ According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above. Answer: d
◉ The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at
the ________________. Answer: Master Control Unit
◉ Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down
power to the elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors
need to have a _______________ temp rating and shall be located
______________ in from the sprinkler head.. Answer: lower; 24 in
◉ A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?.
Answer: Group B
◉ What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?.
Answer: Group E
, ◉ What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?.
Answer: Group B
◉ A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?)
when it is NOT monitored for integrity?. Answer: Class E
◉ Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped
openings over ____________ feet in width and within __________ feet
of each side of the grouped opening.. Answer: 40 feet; 5 feet
◉ A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a
required fire alarm system. What are the requirements for the pump
running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required.. Answer: c
◉ A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on
the air ducts of a 5,000 CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is
true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
c. The detectors can initiate an alarm signal
