NICET Level 1,Level 2 & Level 3 Fire Alarms (Latest
2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH
SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers)
The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall not be less
than ____ inches AFF? - ANSWER42
Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less
than____ feet in length? - ANSWER8
Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than ____ inches
from an air supply diffuser or return air opening? - ANSWER36
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? - ANSWER80
How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square box? -
ANSWER12
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? - ANSWER90
An ____ db ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time requires hearing
protection. - ANSWER92dbA
Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less than
____ inches from the sidewall. - ANSWER4
While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required? Select three) -
ANSWERStabilizer 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. - ANSWER12
The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed spacing,
and shall be detectors within a distance of ________ the listed spacing, measured at
right angles from all the walls? - ANSWEROne half
Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces
separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms? - ANSWER15
,Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit. The
resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm? - ANSWER8.08
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? - ANSWER4
Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR? -
ANSWERFPLP and CMP
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ____
feet? - ANSWER30
A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load. -
ANSWER4
Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall be spaced
and located within ____ feet of the peak, measured horizontally? - ANSWER3
Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury? - ANSWERBefore each initial use on each shift
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? - ANSWER50
Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in multiconductor
cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG? - ANSWER26
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? - ANSWERLocate a 3-
prong outlet or use a tool within a 2-prong plug.
The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA or Class
____ transformer? - ANSWER3
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? (Select three) - ANSWERRed
Skin, Elevated body temperature, and Rapid, weak pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is
____? - ANSWER4
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? -
ANSWER1
, Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? -
ANSWER3
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? - ANSWER90
Rigid metal conduit shall be supported on straight runs at intervals of not more than
____ feet? - ANSWER10
The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall be permitted to supply
____? - ANSWERNo other loads
Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of
a spot type smoke detector? - ANSWERListed and labeled smoke product acceptable
to the manufacturer.
What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscles, bones and joints? -
ANSWERRest, Immobilize and Apply Cold
Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one-
and two- family dwellings? - ANSWERFunctional 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? - ANSWERApply Ice
What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? -
ANSWERSemiannually
When installing fire alarm cable in a hoist way, the cable shall be installed using
____. - ANSWEREMT, 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? -
ANSWER15
Prior to installing 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? -
ANSWERFPLP
When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the volatge should be
____ volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? - ANSWER2.3
2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH
SOLUTIONS) Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers)
The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall not be less
than ____ inches AFF? - ANSWER42
Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less
than____ feet in length? - ANSWER8
Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than ____ inches
from an air supply diffuser or return air opening? - ANSWER36
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? - ANSWER80
How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square box? -
ANSWER12
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? - ANSWER90
An ____ db ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time requires hearing
protection. - ANSWER92dbA
Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less than
____ inches from the sidewall. - ANSWER4
While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required? Select three) -
ANSWERStabilizer 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. - ANSWER12
The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed spacing,
and shall be detectors within a distance of ________ the listed spacing, measured at
right angles from all the walls? - ANSWEROne half
Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces
separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms? - ANSWER15
,Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit. The
resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm? - ANSWER8.08
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? - ANSWER4
Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR? -
ANSWERFPLP and CMP
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ____
feet? - ANSWER30
A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load. -
ANSWER4
Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall be spaced
and located within ____ feet of the peak, measured horizontally? - ANSWER3
Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury? - ANSWERBefore each initial use on each shift
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? - ANSWER50
Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in multiconductor
cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG? - ANSWER26
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? - ANSWERLocate a 3-
prong outlet or use a tool within a 2-prong plug.
The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA or Class
____ transformer? - ANSWER3
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? (Select three) - ANSWERRed
Skin, Elevated body temperature, and Rapid, weak pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is
____? - ANSWER4
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? -
ANSWER1
, Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? -
ANSWER3
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? - ANSWER90
Rigid metal conduit shall be supported on straight runs at intervals of not more than
____ feet? - ANSWER10
The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall be permitted to supply
____? - ANSWERNo other loads
Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of
a spot type smoke detector? - ANSWERListed and labeled smoke product acceptable
to the manufacturer.
What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscles, bones and joints? -
ANSWERRest, Immobilize and Apply Cold
Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one-
and two- family dwellings? - ANSWERFunctional 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? - ANSWERApply Ice
What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? -
ANSWERSemiannually
When installing fire alarm cable in a hoist way, the cable shall be installed using
____. - ANSWEREMT, 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? -
ANSWER15
Prior to installing 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? -
ANSWERFPLP
When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the volatge should be
____ volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? - ANSWER2.3
