QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ NICET LEVEL 1 FIRE
ALARMS EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!)
The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating
device shall be not less than ____ inches AFF. - ANSWER-42
inches
Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe
electrodes shall not be less than____ feet in length? - ANSWER-
8 feet
Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or
closer than ____ inches from an air supply diffuser or return air
opening? - ANSWER-36 inches
Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing
a smoke entry test of a spot type smoke detector? - ANSWER-
Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the
manufacturer.
What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle,
bone and joints? -
ANSWER-Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold
Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke
detectors in one and two family dwelling? - ANSWER-
Functional test per manufacturer's instructions
A person has sustained a burn from a portable heater. Which of
the following should not be done when treating the burn? -
ANSWER-Apply Ice
NICET
,What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid
batteries? - ANSWER-Semiannually
When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall
be installed using____ . - ANSWER-EMT, IMC, RMC
Fixed temperature, non restorable spot type heat detectors
must be replaced ____ years from initial installation, or have 2
detectors per 100 laboratory tested? - ANSWER-15 years
Prior to installating fire alarm system cabling, it is noted that
the area above a drop ceiling does not have return air ducts.
The whole space is used as an environmental air return. What
type of fire alarm cabling is best suited for this application? -
ANSWER-FPLP
When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries,
the voltage should be 2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? -
ANSWER-2.3
According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible
appliances shall be tested upon A&B? - ANSWER-Initial
acceptance, Reacceptance
While conducting acceptance testing on audible notification,
the sound pressure level is measured at 12 db above the
average ambient sound level in the building. According to NFPA
72 the minimum sound level for audible notification appliances
in public mode shall be at last____ above the average ambient
sound level? - ANSWER-9 above the average ambient sound
level
NICET
, Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? -
ANSWER-Chest pain, Difficulty breathing
A fire alarm system strobe flashes at a rate of 1 flash every
second. According to NFPA 72, the minimum flash rate for a
visible notification appliance shall not be less than____ flash(es)
per second? - ANSWER-1 flash
A machine on a job site requires safety training before use. The
machine does not have a lockout feature. What other options is
acceptable? - ANSWER-Tag out the machine
While conducting a charger test on sealed lead acid batteries, it
is important to ensure the batteries are fully connected to the
charger, measure the voltage across the batteries with a
voltmeter. Verify the voltage is ____ volts per cell? - ANSWER-
2.30 volts
Consider the installation of Ridgid Metal Conduit (RMC). Where
conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a 1
inch ____ taper shall be used? - ANSWER-16 taper
While conducting fire alarm systems work, a splice in a
notification circuit ia required. According to NFPA 70, cable
splices shall. Be made in ____? - ANSWER-Boxes, Enclosures,
Fire Alarm device
The amount of FPLR cable is not sufficient to finish the wiring
for the installation of the fire alarm system? What typ of cable
does the code permit to be used as a substitute? - ANSWER-
FPLP
The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall
be permitted to supply____? - ANSWER-No other loads
NICET