Nicet level 1 Study Guide 148 questions
and Answers– EXPERT STRATEGIES,
REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS /
NEWEST 2025/2026
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall
indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - Answerrises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - Answerthe visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - Answer26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their
equivalent resistance? - Answer150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type
heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this
room?
x = - Answer12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type
heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - AnswerTwo detectors or more on each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space that
is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a
maximum space between detectors of 30' - Answer6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
AnswerWhite (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
, Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single and
multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be replaced
every - Answer10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
AnswerFalse (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protected
within_____of the finished floor - Answer7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the
audible emergency evacuation signal described in - AnswerANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must be
mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - Answer80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ - Answerin
writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mounted
strobe - Answer30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by a
___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - Answer60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device on
the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - AnswerClass A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire alarm
system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby followed by ___ of
alarm. - Answer24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be ___ in
color. - AnswerRed
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide power
within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - Answer10 seconds
Under which of the following conditions shall spot-type smoke detectors NOT be
installed? - AnswerWhen the temperature is over 100*F
Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - AnswerYOU,
the employee
and Answers– EXPERT STRATEGIES,
REVIEW OF KEY QUIZZES, AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS FOR GUARANTEED SUCCESS /
NEWEST 2025/2026
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal shall
indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - Answerrises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - Answerthe visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - Answer26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their
equivalent resistance? - Answer150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type
heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum spacing between
detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this
room?
x = - Answer12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot type
heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - AnswerTwo detectors or more on each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space that
is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a
maximum space between detectors of 30' - Answer6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
AnswerWhite (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
, Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions single and
multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings shall be replaced
every - Answer10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
AnswerFalse (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically protected
within_____of the finished floor - Answer7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the
audible emergency evacuation signal described in - AnswerANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must be
mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - Answer80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ - Answerin
writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling mounted
strobe - Answer30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered by a
___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - Answer60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field device on
the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - AnswerClass A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire alarm
system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby followed by ___ of
alarm. - Answer24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be ___ in
color. - AnswerRed
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide power
within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - Answer10 seconds
Under which of the following conditions shall spot-type smoke detectors NOT be
installed? - AnswerWhen the temperature is over 100*F
Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? - AnswerYOU,
the employee
