NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems Exam Question And Answers Already Passed

The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall be not less than ____ inches AFF. Ans 42 inches Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than____ feet in length? Ans 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? Ans 36 inches Consider the use of visible notification appliances. Wall mounted appliances shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than ____ inches above the finished floor? Ans 80 inches How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square box? Ans 12 Wall mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished floors at heights of not less than ____ inches and below the finished ceilings at distances of not less than 6 inches? Ans 90 inches A minimum ____ db ambient sound level with a 6 hour exposure time requires hearing protection? Ans 92 db Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less than ____ inches from the sidewall. Ans 4 inches While operating an aerial lift, the use of a body harnes and ____ is not required? Ans Stabilizer Hook, Grounding Pole, Insulation Mat Spot type smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall, between the ceiling and ____ inches down from the ceiling to the top of the detector. Ans 12 inches The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed spacing, and there shall be detectors within a distance of ____ the listed spacing, measured at right angles from the walls? Ans One Half Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms? Ans 15 percent Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit. The resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm? Ans 8.08 ohm Consider the installation of heat detectors on a ceiling with beams. A ceiling shall be treated as a smooth ceiling if the beams project no more than____ inches below the ceiling? Ans 4 inches Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR? Ans FPLP, CMP Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in multiconductor cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG? Ans 26 AWG You are using a power tool that has a 3 prong (grounded) plug. The only outlets available are 2 prong (non grounded). What can be done? Ans Locate a 3 prong plug or used a tool with a 2 prong plug. The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA or Class ____ transformer? Ans Class 3 transformer Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? Ans Red skin, Elevated Body Temperature, Rapid, Weak pulse The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is ____? Ans 4 The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ____ feet? Ans 30 feet A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load. Ans 3.3 times Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within ___ feet. of the peak, measured horizontally? Ans 3 feet Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury? Ans Before initial use Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and flat ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat detectors shall have a spacing of ____ feet between devices? Ans 50 feet If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a listed combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used ____ detectors shall be required if installed according to the manufacturers published instructions? Ans 1 detector Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? Ans 3 feet Consider a waterflow detection device. Activation of the initiating device shall occur within ____ seconds of waterflow at the initiating device when flow occurs which is equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler with the smallest orifice size installed in the system? Ans 90 seconds The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PFLA or Class____ transformer? Ans 3 transformer Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of a spot type smoke detector? Ans Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the manufacturer. What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle, bone and joints? Ans Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one and two family dwelling? Ans 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? Ans Apply Ice What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? Ans Semiannually When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall be installed using____ . Ans 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? Ans 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? Ans FPLP When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the voltage should be 2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? Ans 2.3 According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible appliances shall be tested upon A&B? Ans Initial acceptance, Reacceptance