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NICET LEVEL 2 FIRE ALARMS (2026/
2027 UPDATE) QS & AS| 100%
CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the above CORRECT ANSWER: C
Multiconductor non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP< NPLFR,
and NPLF, shall not be installed in ducts CORRECT ANSWER:
Exposed
A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm
system. Which of the following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common-sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for
both signals.
D. All of the above CORRECT ANSWER: D
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall CORRECT ANSWER: be electrically
supervised
Fuses for NPFLA and larger shall be provided with the
conductor ampacity without applying ampacity correction or adjustment factors
CORRECT ANSWER: 14 AWG
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The waterflow switches shall have time-delay in a sprinklered
elevator hoist way CORRECT ANSWER: No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm Signals CORRECT ANSWER: C
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of the
initiating device shall occur within ___________ seconds. CORRECT
ANSWER: 90
seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a
gym? CORRECT ANSWER: Projected Beam
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of
the following except?
A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor
support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a pre-existing messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system
cabling. CORRECT ANSWER: D
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the
following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the above. CORRECT ANSWER: A
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is
greater than a level of what? CORRECT ANSWER: 105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at of its
nameplate voltage. CORRECT ANSWER: 85%
, 3
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between
outlet boxes? CORRECT ANSWER: 360 degrees
Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of operating
the system for hours in a normal condition and min. in
alarm condition. CORRECT ANSWER: 24/4
A(n) signal will be received when the system or any portion of the
system at the protected premises is placed in a bypass or test mode.
CORRECT ANSWER: Trouble
Unless specifically defined by the code, over current protection shall not
exceed ___ amps for a 12 AWG copper conductor. CORRECT ANSWER:
20
If you are required to install a visual notification appliance in an area that has a
ceiling height of 6'6″, what is the maximum distance the device can be mounted
from the ceiling? CORRECT ANSWER: 6"
The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected
premises fire alarm system within , whenever the primary power supply
fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper operation. CORRECT
ANSWER: 10 seconds
Cable that is designated as direct buried cable is not required to be more
than below ground. (0v to 600v) CORRECT ANSWER: 24"
What is the minimum allowable AWG for a class 3 conductor? CORRECT ANSWER:
18 AWG
What type of fire alarm system requires the FA contractor to attach a label
documenting the type of service to the FACP?
Proprietary System
Local System
Remote Station
Central Station CORRECT ANSWER: Central Station
, 4
Some smoke detectors have a provision for a field adjustment of sensitivity and
they are required to have an adjustment range of not less than per foot
of obscuration. CORRECT ANSWER: 0.6%
What is the maximum size grounding conductor allowed for a CATV installation?
CORRECT ANSWER: 6 AWG
During the testing of manual fire alarm boxes, you observe the manual fire alarm
boxes have protective covers that emit a local alarm signal. According to the IBC,
protective covers with local alarm signalling requires ?
AHJ approval
Opaque covers
UL 864 listing
Protection from unauthorized use CORRECT ANSWER: AHJ approval
Which of the following terms best describes the following phrase; an electrical
circuit that is used to energize signalling equipment.?
remote control circuit
signalling circuit
lead circuit
primary circuit CORRECT ANSWER: signalling circuit
What is the minimum mounting height for an audible notification appliance?
CORRECT ANSWER: 90"
Which of the following is not an initiating device?
Electromechanical releasing device
McCulloh transmitter
Water level switch
Smoke detector CORRECT ANSWER: McCulloh transmitter
NICET LEVEL 2 FIRE ALARMS (2026/
2027 UPDATE) QS & AS| 100%
CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the above CORRECT ANSWER: C
Multiconductor non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP< NPLFR,
and NPLF, shall not be installed in ducts CORRECT ANSWER:
Exposed
A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm
system. Which of the following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common-sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for
both signals.
D. All of the above CORRECT ANSWER: D
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall CORRECT ANSWER: be electrically
supervised
Fuses for NPFLA and larger shall be provided with the
conductor ampacity without applying ampacity correction or adjustment factors
CORRECT ANSWER: 14 AWG
, 2
The waterflow switches shall have time-delay in a sprinklered
elevator hoist way CORRECT ANSWER: No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm Signals CORRECT ANSWER: C
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of the
initiating device shall occur within ___________ seconds. CORRECT
ANSWER: 90
seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a
gym? CORRECT ANSWER: Projected Beam
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of
the following except?
A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor
support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a pre-existing messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system
cabling. CORRECT ANSWER: D
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the
following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the above. CORRECT ANSWER: A
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is
greater than a level of what? CORRECT ANSWER: 105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at of its
nameplate voltage. CORRECT ANSWER: 85%
, 3
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between
outlet boxes? CORRECT ANSWER: 360 degrees
Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of operating
the system for hours in a normal condition and min. in
alarm condition. CORRECT ANSWER: 24/4
A(n) signal will be received when the system or any portion of the
system at the protected premises is placed in a bypass or test mode.
CORRECT ANSWER: Trouble
Unless specifically defined by the code, over current protection shall not
exceed ___ amps for a 12 AWG copper conductor. CORRECT ANSWER:
20
If you are required to install a visual notification appliance in an area that has a
ceiling height of 6'6″, what is the maximum distance the device can be mounted
from the ceiling? CORRECT ANSWER: 6"
The secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected
premises fire alarm system within , whenever the primary power supply
fails to provide the minimum voltage required for proper operation. CORRECT
ANSWER: 10 seconds
Cable that is designated as direct buried cable is not required to be more
than below ground. (0v to 600v) CORRECT ANSWER: 24"
What is the minimum allowable AWG for a class 3 conductor? CORRECT ANSWER:
18 AWG
What type of fire alarm system requires the FA contractor to attach a label
documenting the type of service to the FACP?
Proprietary System
Local System
Remote Station
Central Station CORRECT ANSWER: Central Station
, 4
Some smoke detectors have a provision for a field adjustment of sensitivity and
they are required to have an adjustment range of not less than per foot
of obscuration. CORRECT ANSWER: 0.6%
What is the maximum size grounding conductor allowed for a CATV installation?
CORRECT ANSWER: 6 AWG
During the testing of manual fire alarm boxes, you observe the manual fire alarm
boxes have protective covers that emit a local alarm signal. According to the IBC,
protective covers with local alarm signalling requires ?
AHJ approval
Opaque covers
UL 864 listing
Protection from unauthorized use CORRECT ANSWER: AHJ approval
Which of the following terms best describes the following phrase; an electrical
circuit that is used to energize signalling equipment.?
remote control circuit
signalling circuit
lead circuit
primary circuit CORRECT ANSWER: signalling circuit
What is the minimum mounting height for an audible notification appliance?
CORRECT ANSWER: 90"
Which of the following is not an initiating device?
Electromechanical releasing device
McCulloh transmitter
Water level switch
Smoke detector CORRECT ANSWER: McCulloh transmitter
