NICET LEVEL 1 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWES
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall i
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ndicate if the water level _____________from the required level
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(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - ANSWERS--rises or falls over 3 inches
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If combination audible/
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visible appliances are installed the location of the installed appliance shall be determi
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ned by the requirements of _______.
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(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - ANSWERS--the visible appliance
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What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EM
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(Nec Annex C tables) - ANSWERS--26
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Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is the
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ir equivalent resistance? - ANSWERS--150 ohms
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A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot ty
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pe heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
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detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this r
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oom?
x = - ANSWERS--12
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According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type
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heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
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(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - ANSWERS--
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Two detectors or more on each initiating device circuit
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According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space th
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at is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling?
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the detector is listed for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - ANSWERS--6
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What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
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ANSWERS--White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
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Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single a
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nd multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be repl
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aced every - ANSWERS--10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
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, Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
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ANSWERS--False (NEC 760.143)
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Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protecte
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d within_____of the finished floor - ANSWERS--7' ft
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Fire-
Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audibl
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e emergency evacuation signal described in - ANSWERS--ANSI S3.41
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According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non- 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l
sleeping areas must be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished flo
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or - ANSWERS--80 & 96
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If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
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ANSWERS--in writing & within 24 hours
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A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mount
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ed strobe - ANSWERS--30 candela
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According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by
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a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - ANSWERS--60
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Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device
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on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - ANSWERS--Class A
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alarm communication fire alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of
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___ of standby followed by ___ of alarm. - ANSWERS--24 hrs & 15 mins
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The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be __
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_ in color. - ANSWERS--Red
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The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide powe
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r within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - ANSWERS--10 seconds
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Under which of the following conditions shall spot-
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type smoke detectors NOT be installed? - ANSWERS--
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Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - ANSWERS--
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What does GFCI stand for ? - ANSWERS--Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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A fixed-temperature, non-
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restorable spot type heat detector shall be tested ____ from initial installation. -
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ANSWERS--15 years after
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWES
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall i
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ndicate if the water level _____________from the required level
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(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - ANSWERS--rises or falls over 3 inches
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If combination audible/
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visible appliances are installed the location of the installed appliance shall be determi
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ned by the requirements of _______.
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(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - ANSWERS--the visible appliance
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What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EM
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(Nec Annex C tables) - ANSWERS--26
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Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is the
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ir equivalent resistance? - ANSWERS--150 ohms
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A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot ty
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pe heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
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detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this r
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oom?
x = - ANSWERS--12
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According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type
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heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
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(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - ANSWERS--
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Two detectors or more on each initiating device circuit
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According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space th
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at is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling?
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the detector is listed for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - ANSWERS--6
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What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
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ANSWERS--White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
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Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single a
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nd multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be repl
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aced every - ANSWERS--10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
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, Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
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ANSWERS--False (NEC 760.143)
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Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protecte
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d within_____of the finished floor - ANSWERS--7' ft
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Fire-
Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audibl
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e emergency evacuation signal described in - ANSWERS--ANSI S3.41
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According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non- 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l 8l
sleeping areas must be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished flo
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or - ANSWERS--80 & 96
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If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
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ANSWERS--in writing & within 24 hours
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A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mount
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ed strobe - ANSWERS--30 candela
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According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by
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a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - ANSWERS--60
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Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device
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on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - ANSWERS--Class A
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alarm communication fire alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of
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___ of standby followed by ___ of alarm. - ANSWERS--24 hrs & 15 mins
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The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be __
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_ in color. - ANSWERS--Red
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The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide powe
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r within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - ANSWERS--10 seconds
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Under which of the following conditions shall spot-
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type smoke detectors NOT be installed? - ANSWERS--
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Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - ANSWERS--
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What does GFCI stand for ? - ANSWERS--Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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A fixed-temperature, non-
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restorable spot type heat detector shall be tested ____ from initial installation. -
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ANSWERS--15 years after
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