1|Page
NICET Soils Level 1 Ultimate Guide to Soil and
Aggregate Testing|| VERIFIED EXAM Questions and
Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS NEWEST THIS
YEAR.pdf
Define C117 - Answer-The determination of the amount of
material finer than a 75-um (No.200) sieve
What is the significance of C136? - Answer--To determine
the grading of materials,
-compliance of particle size distribution,
-provide data for control of production of various
aggregate
-developing relationships concerning porosity and packing
What procedure should always be used unless otherwise
specified in c117? - Answer-Procedure A
What is an appropriate wetting agent to use for sieving
through a No.200 sieve? - Answer-Water or any dispersing
agent that will promote separation of the fine materials
,2|Page
What should the temperature of the oven be when drying
samples?(C117) - Answer-110 °C (+-5)
If used, how much wetting agent should be used in
procedure B? C117 - Answer-Enough to produce a small
amount of suds when the sample was agitated
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a
pressure tank a signal shall indicate if the water level
_____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - Answer-rises or falls
over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the
location of the installed appliance shall be determined by
the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - Answer-the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires
that can be installed in 1" EMT?
,3|Page
(Nec Annex C tables) - Answer-26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms,
R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? -
Answer-150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling
is smooth and flat. A spot type heat detector has been
selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will
be needed to protect this room?
x = - Answer-12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable
fixed temperature spot type heat detectors that must be
tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - Answer-Two detectors or more on
each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors
are required for a space that is 80' long and 55 floor wide
, 4|Page
with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a
maximum space between detectors of 30' - Answer-6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector
rated at 200ﾟF - Answer-White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers
published instructions single and multiple stations smoke
alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be
replaced every - Answer-10 years from the day-of
manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit
to support the cable - Answer-False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it
must be mechanically protected within_____of the finished
floor - Answer-7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential
occupancies shall produce the audible emergency
evacuation signal described in - Answer-ANSI S3.41
NICET Soils Level 1 Ultimate Guide to Soil and
Aggregate Testing|| VERIFIED EXAM Questions and
Correct Answers with EXPLANATIONS NEWEST THIS
YEAR.pdf
Define C117 - Answer-The determination of the amount of
material finer than a 75-um (No.200) sieve
What is the significance of C136? - Answer--To determine
the grading of materials,
-compliance of particle size distribution,
-provide data for control of production of various
aggregate
-developing relationships concerning porosity and packing
What procedure should always be used unless otherwise
specified in c117? - Answer-Procedure A
What is an appropriate wetting agent to use for sieving
through a No.200 sieve? - Answer-Water or any dispersing
agent that will promote separation of the fine materials
,2|Page
What should the temperature of the oven be when drying
samples?(C117) - Answer-110 °C (+-5)
If used, how much wetting agent should be used in
procedure B? C117 - Answer-Enough to produce a small
amount of suds when the sample was agitated
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a
pressure tank a signal shall indicate if the water level
_____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - Answer-rises or falls
over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the
location of the installed appliance shall be determined by
the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - Answer-the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires
that can be installed in 1" EMT?
,3|Page
(Nec Annex C tables) - Answer-26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms,
R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? -
Answer-150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling
is smooth and flat. A spot type heat detector has been
selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will
be needed to protect this room?
x = - Answer-12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable
fixed temperature spot type heat detectors that must be
tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - Answer-Two detectors or more on
each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors
are required for a space that is 80' long and 55 floor wide
, 4|Page
with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a
maximum space between detectors of 30' - Answer-6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector
rated at 200ﾟF - Answer-White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers
published instructions single and multiple stations smoke
alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be
replaced every - Answer-10 years from the day-of
manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit
to support the cable - Answer-False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it
must be mechanically protected within_____of the finished
floor - Answer-7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential
occupancies shall produce the audible emergency
evacuation signal described in - Answer-ANSI S3.41
