NICET LEVEL 1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS EXAM STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH REVISED ANSWERS NEW UPDATE
GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
A pathway shall be designated as Class when it does not include a redundant path and
operational capability stops at a single open and operational capability is maintained during the
application of a single ground fault? - Answer>>> Class B
EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every feet. - Answer>>> 10 feet
The minimum clear safe working distance from an energized 240 volt breaker panel that has
the cover removed is ft from the wall in front the panel. - Answer>>> 3 feet
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?
- Answer>>> 90 inches
A minimum db ambient sound level with a 6 hour exposure time requires hearing
protection? - Answer>>> 92 db
Ground fault circuit interrupters are required for all 120 volts power tools on a construction site
unless . - Answer>>> The work area is dry
Consider the use of a multimeter in troubleshooting a fire alarm circuit. The circuit has an end
of the line resistor with a value of 4.7ohms. With the circuit disconnected from power, the
positive leg of a fire alarm circuit is metered to a known ground with the meter set to the
10kohm setting. Consider that the circuit is properly functioning. The expected reading on the
multimeter is ohms? - Answer>>> Infinity
Including new systems and addition or alterations to existing systems, which of the following is
not required to be delivered to the owner upon final acceptance of the system? - Answer>>>
Inspection & Testing records, Central station history log
According to NFPA 72, section of the record of completion is used to note the input voltage? -
Answer>>> Section 5.1.11
Which of the following is not one of the criteria to be a designated a confined space? -
Answer>>> A room that locks when the door is closed.
, According to NFPA 72 the onsite location of the required record documents and specific
software is notes in section of the Record of Completion? - Answer>>> Section 3
According to NFPA 72 the Record of Completion section 12.1 is required to be signed
by ? - Answer>>> System Installation Contractor
What is the minimum size grounding conductor that cab be used when wiring a fire alarm
control panel to a 20 amp. Breaker? - Answer>>> #12
The location of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently identified
at the fire alarm control unit . Which of the following is a requirement of the circuit
disconnecting means? Select Three - Answer>>> 1.Red identification 2.Accessible only to
qualified personnel 3.Identified as FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
The secondary power supply should automatically provide power to protect premises system
within seconds Whenever the primary power supply voltage is insufficient for required
systems operation. - Answer>>> 10 seconds
Consider a fire alarm system which does not use an uninterruptible power supply for primary
power. Independent and reliable power supply shall be provided? - Answer>>> 2
independent
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? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Class 3 transformer
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? - Answer>>> Red skin, Elevated Body
Temperature, Rapid, Weak pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is ?-
Answer>>> 4
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of feet? -
Answer>>> 30 feet
A portable ladder shall support at least times the maximum intended load. - Answer>>>
QUESTIONS WITH REVISED ANSWERS NEW UPDATE
GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
A pathway shall be designated as Class when it does not include a redundant path and
operational capability stops at a single open and operational capability is maintained during the
application of a single ground fault? - Answer>>> Class B
EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every feet. - Answer>>> 10 feet
The minimum clear safe working distance from an energized 240 volt breaker panel that has
the cover removed is ft from the wall in front the panel. - Answer>>> 3 feet
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?
- Answer>>> 90 inches
A minimum db ambient sound level with a 6 hour exposure time requires hearing
protection? - Answer>>> 92 db
Ground fault circuit interrupters are required for all 120 volts power tools on a construction site
unless . - Answer>>> The work area is dry
Consider the use of a multimeter in troubleshooting a fire alarm circuit. The circuit has an end
of the line resistor with a value of 4.7ohms. With the circuit disconnected from power, the
positive leg of a fire alarm circuit is metered to a known ground with the meter set to the
10kohm setting. Consider that the circuit is properly functioning. The expected reading on the
multimeter is ohms? - Answer>>> Infinity
Including new systems and addition or alterations to existing systems, which of the following is
not required to be delivered to the owner upon final acceptance of the system? - Answer>>>
Inspection & Testing records, Central station history log
According to NFPA 72, section of the record of completion is used to note the input voltage? -
Answer>>> Section 5.1.11
Which of the following is not one of the criteria to be a designated a confined space? -
Answer>>> A room that locks when the door is closed.
, According to NFPA 72 the onsite location of the required record documents and specific
software is notes in section of the Record of Completion? - Answer>>> Section 3
According to NFPA 72 the Record of Completion section 12.1 is required to be signed
by ? - Answer>>> System Installation Contractor
What is the minimum size grounding conductor that cab be used when wiring a fire alarm
control panel to a 20 amp. Breaker? - Answer>>> #12
The location of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently identified
at the fire alarm control unit . Which of the following is a requirement of the circuit
disconnecting means? Select Three - Answer>>> 1.Red identification 2.Accessible only to
qualified personnel 3.Identified as FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
The secondary power supply should automatically provide power to protect premises system
within seconds Whenever the primary power supply voltage is insufficient for required
systems operation. - Answer>>> 10 seconds
Consider a fire alarm system which does not use an uninterruptible power supply for primary
power. Independent and reliable power supply shall be provided? - Answer>>> 2
independent
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? - Answer>>> 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? - Answer>>> Class 3 transformer
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? - Answer>>> Red skin, Elevated Body
Temperature, Rapid, Weak pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is ?-
Answer>>> 4
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of feet? -
Answer>>> 30 feet
A portable ladder shall support at least times the maximum intended load. - Answer>>>
