NICET Fire Alarm Level II Actual Exam Prep Material
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The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for units over
________ cfm - CORRECT ANSWER-2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the supply for units
over __________ cfm - CORRECT ANSWER-15000
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the DACR shall be
tested with what frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 hours
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v - CORRECT ANSWER-600v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v - CORRECT ANSWER-300v
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-d
,A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-AHJ
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise residential
apartment building be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-Semniannually
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in sprinkler
piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at
any valve position except _____________? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must be less
than _____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center? - CORRECT ANSWER-12
in; 8 ft
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke detector, the
detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only - CORRECT ANSWER-b
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b - CORRECT ANSWER-d
,According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the ________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Master Control Unit
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the elevator
prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating
and shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head. - CORRECT ANSWER-lower; 24 in
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group B
What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group E
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group B
A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?) when it is NOT monitored for
integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class E
Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped openings over
____________ feet in width and within __________ feet of each side of the grouped opening. -
CORRECT ANSWER-40 feet; 5 feet
, A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a required fire alarm system.
What are the requirements for the pump running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required. - CORRECT ANSWER-c
A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on the air ducts of a 5,000
CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
c. The detectors can initiate an alarm signal
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Record drawings, as-builts, shall contain approval documetnation resulting from any
_______________?
a. variances
b. performance-based designs
c. risk analysis
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
An electrically locked door is connected to the fire alarm system in order to unlock in the event
of an alarm. The customer has requested that a feature be added (push button) to lock the
doors even while in alarm. Is this permitted by code? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand New Version!
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for units over
________ cfm - CORRECT ANSWER-2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the supply for units
over __________ cfm - CORRECT ANSWER-15000
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the DACR shall be
tested with what frequency? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 hours
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v - CORRECT ANSWER-600v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v - CORRECT ANSWER-300v
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B - CORRECT ANSWER-d
,A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________. - CORRECT ANSWER-AHJ
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise residential
apartment building be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-Semniannually
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in sprinkler
piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at
any valve position except _____________? - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must be less
than _____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center? - CORRECT ANSWER-12
in; 8 ft
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke detector, the
detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only - CORRECT ANSWER-b
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b - CORRECT ANSWER-d
,According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the ________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER-Master Control Unit
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the elevator
prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating
and shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head. - CORRECT ANSWER-lower; 24 in
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group B
What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group E
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade? - CORRECT ANSWER-Group B
A pathway shall be designated as _______________ (what class?) when it is NOT monitored for
integrity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Class E
Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed on both sides of grouped openings over
____________ feet in width and within __________ feet of each side of the grouped opening. -
CORRECT ANSWER-40 feet; 5 feet
, A fire pump was installed in a low-rise residential building with a required fire alarm system.
What are the requirements for the pump running signal?
a. It shall be a supervisory signal.
b. It shall be an alarm signal.
c. It shall be a supervisory or alarm signal.
d. A pump running signal is not required. - CORRECT ANSWER-c
A licensed electrician was hired to install duct detectors mounted on the air ducts of a 5,000
CFM unit. Which of the follwoing statements is true?
a. The smoke detector must be listed for use in air ducts
b. The detectors can initiate a supervisory signal
c. The detectors can initiate an alarm signal
d. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
Record drawings, as-builts, shall contain approval documetnation resulting from any
_______________?
a. variances
b. performance-based designs
c. risk analysis
d. all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-d
An electrically locked door is connected to the fire alarm system in order to unlock in the event
of an alarm. The customer has requested that a feature be added (push button) to lock the
doors even while in alarm. Is this permitted by code? - CORRECT ANSWER-No
