NICET FIRE Alarm Verified Multiple Choice
and Conceptual Actual Frequently Tested
Exam Questions With Reviewed 100%
Correct Detailed Answers
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1. The operable part of a manually actuated alarm-initiating device shall be not
less than how many inches above the finished floor (AFF)?
A. 36 inches
B. 42 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 54 inches
2. Rod and pipe grounding electrodes shall not be less than how many feet in
length?
A. 6 feet
B. 8 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 12 feet
3. Smoke detectors should not be installed in direct airflow or closer than how
many inches from an air supply diffuser or return air opening?
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
,C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
4. Wall-mounted visible notification appliances shall have the entire lens not less
than how many inches above the finished floor?
A. 72 inches
B. 80 inches
C. 84 inches
D. 90 inches
5. How many 16-gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1½ inch square electrical
box?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
6. Wall-mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished floor
at a minimum height of ___ inches and below the ceiling by at least ___ inches.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. At what ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time is hearing protection
required?
A. 85 dBA
B. 88 dBA
, C. 92 dBA
D. 95 dBA
8. Spot-type heat detectors must be installed on the ceiling not less than how
many inches from the sidewall?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches
9. While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required?
A. Stabilizer hook
B. Grounding pole
C. Insulation mat
D. Safety harness
10. Spot-type smoke detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or, if on a wall,
between the ceiling and how many inches down to the top of the detector?
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
11. The distance between spot-type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed
spacing, and detectors must be located within what fraction of the listed spacing
from all walls?
A. One-third
B. One-half
, C. Two-thirds
D. Full spacing
12. Where partitions extend to within what percentage of the ceiling height, the
separated areas shall be considered separate rooms?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
13. For 1,000 feet of 18-gauge solid coated copper wire at 167°F, what is the
resistance of the conductor?
A. 6.25 ohms
B. 8.08 ohms
C. 10.15 ohms
D. 12.00 ohms
14. A ceiling shall be treated as smooth if beams project no more than how many
inches below the ceiling surface?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches
15. Which conductor types are acceptable substitutes for FPLR cable?
A. CL2P and CMP
B. FPLP and CMP
C. THHN and THWN
D. RHH and RHW
and Conceptual Actual Frequently Tested
Exam Questions With Reviewed 100%
Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. The operable part of a manually actuated alarm-initiating device shall be not
less than how many inches above the finished floor (AFF)?
A. 36 inches
B. 42 inches
C. 48 inches
D. 54 inches
2. Rod and pipe grounding electrodes shall not be less than how many feet in
length?
A. 6 feet
B. 8 feet
C. 10 feet
D. 12 feet
3. Smoke detectors should not be installed in direct airflow or closer than how
many inches from an air supply diffuser or return air opening?
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
,C. 48 inches
D. 60 inches
4. Wall-mounted visible notification appliances shall have the entire lens not less
than how many inches above the finished floor?
A. 72 inches
B. 80 inches
C. 84 inches
D. 90 inches
5. How many 16-gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1½ inch square electrical
box?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
6. Wall-mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished floor
at a minimum height of ___ inches and below the ceiling by at least ___ inches.
A.
B.
C.
D.
7. At what ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time is hearing protection
required?
A. 85 dBA
B. 88 dBA
, C. 92 dBA
D. 95 dBA
8. Spot-type heat detectors must be installed on the ceiling not less than how
many inches from the sidewall?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches
9. While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required?
A. Stabilizer hook
B. Grounding pole
C. Insulation mat
D. Safety harness
10. Spot-type smoke detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or, if on a wall,
between the ceiling and how many inches down to the top of the detector?
A. 6 inches
B. 12 inches
C. 18 inches
D. 24 inches
11. The distance between spot-type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed
spacing, and detectors must be located within what fraction of the listed spacing
from all walls?
A. One-third
B. One-half
, C. Two-thirds
D. Full spacing
12. Where partitions extend to within what percentage of the ceiling height, the
separated areas shall be considered separate rooms?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
13. For 1,000 feet of 18-gauge solid coated copper wire at 167°F, what is the
resistance of the conductor?
A. 6.25 ohms
B. 8.08 ohms
C. 10.15 ohms
D. 12.00 ohms
14. A ceiling shall be treated as smooth if beams project no more than how many
inches below the ceiling surface?
A. 2 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 6 inches
D. 8 inches
15. Which conductor types are acceptable substitutes for FPLR cable?
A. CL2P and CMP
B. FPLP and CMP
C. THHN and THWN
D. RHH and RHW
