NICET - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
(LEVEL 2) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026\2027
A plate type grounding electrode must be at least_______below the surface of the earth. - CORRECT
30 in ANSWER
A smoke detector must not be installed in elevator hoistways except if_______.
A. the elevator machine room is at the top of the hoistway
B. the hoistway is less than 30' in length
C. the hoistway has sprinkler coverage
D. installed to activate elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment
E. B & D are correct
F. C & D are - CORRECT correctF
ANSWER
Exposed optical fibers must be supported - CORRECT by the_______.Building
Structure ANSWER
A smoke detector must be marked with their nominal production_______and tolerance. - CORRECT
Sensitivity ANSWER
Consider a fire alarm system in a Use Group A. According to the IBC, activating the fire alarm in a Use
Group A occupancy with an occupant load of _____ or more shall initiate a signal using an
emergency voice/alarm - CORRECT communication system?1000
ANSWER
Which of the following is true for automatic drift compensation of detectors?
A. The FACP must identify the affected detector when the compensation limit is surpassed by
the
detector.
B. The affected detector must show the limit has been reached at the detector.
C. This feature is only allowed for household systems.
A & - CORRECT BA
ANSWER
Alarm signals must not be lost, interrupted, or delayed by more
- CORRECT than_______when primary power failure occurs.10 seconds
ANSWER
What is the maximum time allowed between the activation of an
initiating device in alarm condition, to the time the alarm condition is displayed and - CORRECT
recorded at the supervising station?90 seconds ANSWER
In both exposed and concealed areas, where a cable is installed through bored holes in the joists,
rafters, or wood members; holes must be drilled so that the edge of the hole is no closer
than____from the nearest - CORRECT edge.1 1/4"
ANSWER
Capable of being reached for operation, renewal, and inspection is known as what?
A. accessible (regarding equipment)
B. accessible (regarding wiring methods)
C. accessible (regarding termination)
,D. accessible (regarding - CORRECT FACP)A
ANSWER
After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the
building owner?
A. As Built Drawings
B. Contract Drawings
C. Point-To-Point Diagrams
D. Manufacturer's - CORRECT DrawingsA
ANSWER
According to the IBC, strobe lights/appliances shall not be required in ________________
? ANSWERElevator Cars
According to the IBC, which of the following fire alarm systems are required in a Group F occupancy?
A. a manual and automatic fire alarm system with occupant notification. B. an automatic fire alarm
system without occupant notification
C. a manual fire alarm system without occupant notification.
D. a manual fire alarm system with occupant - CORRECT notificationD
ANSWER
Conductorrs of shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ______________ and shall be
____________.
A. 14 AWG / Insulated
B. 18 AWG / Insulated
C. 14 AWG / Covered
D. 18 AWG / - CORRECT Covered14 AWG
ANSWER
A bar chart intended for displaying simple events plotted against - CORRECT
time or dollars.Gantt Chart ANSWER
In Project Management, the Arrow Diagram Method is also known as the _________ ? - CORRECT
Critical Path Method ANSWER
According to the IBC, a manual fire alarm system is NOT required to be installed in Group A
occupancies where ___________
A. the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is less than 300
B. the building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm system
C. The occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more
D. None of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
A fire alarm technician updated the programming of the fire alarm control unit.
The changes did not affect any initiating devices connected to theh system. Is the technician
responsible, as per NFPA 72, for testing and correcting any of these (unaffected) initiating devices? If
so, what percentage? CORRECT ANSWER Yes, 10%
In a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the off-normal signal initiation requirement shall signal
when the pressure increases or decreases by - CORRECT _____________ psi10 psi
ANSWER
According to the NFPA 72, a corridor adheres to the requirements of a room when the
corridor is wider than - CORRECT __________ feet20 feet
ANSWER
In Group I-1 occupancies, an automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in
__________________ (choose 2)
A. Corridors
,B. Sleeping Units
C. Kitchens
D. Waiting - CORRECT AreasA and D
ANSWER
When an occupancy with an atrium connects more than
______________ stories, a fire alarm system shall be installed - CORRECT with smoke detection
throughout the building.2 ANSWER
stories
- CORRECT Fire Alarm Control Panel
ANSWER
True or false: A corridor that is 20 feet in width adheres to the spacing requirements of a
room. CORRECT ANSWER False
A fire alarm system was installed in a building, which by all applicable codes, does not require a fire
alarm system. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The fire alarm system and its components shall fully comply with the requirements of NFPA 72
B. The fire alarm system is a non-required system. It need not comply with NFPA 72
C. The fire alarm system is not allowed by code.
D. None of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
When a DACT is programmed to call a telephone line that is call forwarded to the
line of the DACR, means shall be provided to verify the integrity of the call forwarding feature every
________________
- CORRECT hours?4 hours
ANSWER
An automatic sprinkler system is to be installed in all Group E fire
areas greater than - CORRECT
__________________ square ANSWER feet?12,000 square feet
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the ___________ of rubbish and
linen chutes and at the - CORRECT __________________top / terminal rooms
ANSWER
Each round of a manual pull station coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
- CORRECT _________
ANSWER impulses?3
According to NFPA 72, the fiber-optic strands shall be terminated so as to prevent breaking from
________________?
A. vibration or stress
B. improper techniques
C. mismatching termination fittings
D. all of the - CORRECT aboveA
ANSWER
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must ______________
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the - CORRECT aboveC
ANSWER
Multiconductor non- power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types
NPLFP< NPLFR, and - CORRECT
NPLF, shall not be installed ANSWER ______________ in ductsExposed
, A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm system. Which of the
following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common- sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for both
signals. - CORRECT
D. All of the ANSWER aboveD
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall - CORRECT ______________be electrically supervised
Fuses for NPFLA ANSWER _______________ and larger shall be
provided with the conductor ampacity without - CORRECT applying ampacity correction or
adjustment factors14 AWG ANSWER
The waterflow switches shall have _______________ time-delay in a sprinklered elevator hoistway
CORRECT ANSWER No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm - CORRECT SignalsC
ANSWER
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of
the initiating device shall occur - CORRECT
within _____________ ANSWER seconds.90 seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a gym? - CORRECT
Projected Beam ANSWER
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of the following
except? A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a preexisting messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system - CORRECT
cabling.D ANSWER
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level
is - CORRECT greater than a level of
ANSWER what?105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at_______of its nameplate voltage.
CORRECT ANSWER 85%
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between outlet boxes?
CORRECT ANSWER 360 degrees
(LEVEL 2) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026\2027
A plate type grounding electrode must be at least_______below the surface of the earth. - CORRECT
30 in ANSWER
A smoke detector must not be installed in elevator hoistways except if_______.
A. the elevator machine room is at the top of the hoistway
B. the hoistway is less than 30' in length
C. the hoistway has sprinkler coverage
D. installed to activate elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment
E. B & D are correct
F. C & D are - CORRECT correctF
ANSWER
Exposed optical fibers must be supported - CORRECT by the_______.Building
Structure ANSWER
A smoke detector must be marked with their nominal production_______and tolerance. - CORRECT
Sensitivity ANSWER
Consider a fire alarm system in a Use Group A. According to the IBC, activating the fire alarm in a Use
Group A occupancy with an occupant load of _____ or more shall initiate a signal using an
emergency voice/alarm - CORRECT communication system?1000
ANSWER
Which of the following is true for automatic drift compensation of detectors?
A. The FACP must identify the affected detector when the compensation limit is surpassed by
the
detector.
B. The affected detector must show the limit has been reached at the detector.
C. This feature is only allowed for household systems.
A & - CORRECT BA
ANSWER
Alarm signals must not be lost, interrupted, or delayed by more
- CORRECT than_______when primary power failure occurs.10 seconds
ANSWER
What is the maximum time allowed between the activation of an
initiating device in alarm condition, to the time the alarm condition is displayed and - CORRECT
recorded at the supervising station?90 seconds ANSWER
In both exposed and concealed areas, where a cable is installed through bored holes in the joists,
rafters, or wood members; holes must be drilled so that the edge of the hole is no closer
than____from the nearest - CORRECT edge.1 1/4"
ANSWER
Capable of being reached for operation, renewal, and inspection is known as what?
A. accessible (regarding equipment)
B. accessible (regarding wiring methods)
C. accessible (regarding termination)
,D. accessible (regarding - CORRECT FACP)A
ANSWER
After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the
building owner?
A. As Built Drawings
B. Contract Drawings
C. Point-To-Point Diagrams
D. Manufacturer's - CORRECT DrawingsA
ANSWER
According to the IBC, strobe lights/appliances shall not be required in ________________
? ANSWERElevator Cars
According to the IBC, which of the following fire alarm systems are required in a Group F occupancy?
A. a manual and automatic fire alarm system with occupant notification. B. an automatic fire alarm
system without occupant notification
C. a manual fire alarm system without occupant notification.
D. a manual fire alarm system with occupant - CORRECT notificationD
ANSWER
Conductorrs of shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ______________ and shall be
____________.
A. 14 AWG / Insulated
B. 18 AWG / Insulated
C. 14 AWG / Covered
D. 18 AWG / - CORRECT Covered14 AWG
ANSWER
A bar chart intended for displaying simple events plotted against - CORRECT
time or dollars.Gantt Chart ANSWER
In Project Management, the Arrow Diagram Method is also known as the _________ ? - CORRECT
Critical Path Method ANSWER
According to the IBC, a manual fire alarm system is NOT required to be installed in Group A
occupancies where ___________
A. the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is less than 300
B. the building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm system
C. The occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more
D. None of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
A fire alarm technician updated the programming of the fire alarm control unit.
The changes did not affect any initiating devices connected to theh system. Is the technician
responsible, as per NFPA 72, for testing and correcting any of these (unaffected) initiating devices? If
so, what percentage? CORRECT ANSWER Yes, 10%
In a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the off-normal signal initiation requirement shall signal
when the pressure increases or decreases by - CORRECT _____________ psi10 psi
ANSWER
According to the NFPA 72, a corridor adheres to the requirements of a room when the
corridor is wider than - CORRECT __________ feet20 feet
ANSWER
In Group I-1 occupancies, an automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in
__________________ (choose 2)
A. Corridors
,B. Sleeping Units
C. Kitchens
D. Waiting - CORRECT AreasA and D
ANSWER
When an occupancy with an atrium connects more than
______________ stories, a fire alarm system shall be installed - CORRECT with smoke detection
throughout the building.2 ANSWER
stories
- CORRECT Fire Alarm Control Panel
ANSWER
True or false: A corridor that is 20 feet in width adheres to the spacing requirements of a
room. CORRECT ANSWER False
A fire alarm system was installed in a building, which by all applicable codes, does not require a fire
alarm system. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The fire alarm system and its components shall fully comply with the requirements of NFPA 72
B. The fire alarm system is a non-required system. It need not comply with NFPA 72
C. The fire alarm system is not allowed by code.
D. None of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
When a DACT is programmed to call a telephone line that is call forwarded to the
line of the DACR, means shall be provided to verify the integrity of the call forwarding feature every
________________
- CORRECT hours?4 hours
ANSWER
An automatic sprinkler system is to be installed in all Group E fire
areas greater than - CORRECT
__________________ square ANSWER feet?12,000 square feet
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the ___________ of rubbish and
linen chutes and at the - CORRECT __________________top / terminal rooms
ANSWER
Each round of a manual pull station coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
- CORRECT _________
ANSWER impulses?3
According to NFPA 72, the fiber-optic strands shall be terminated so as to prevent breaking from
________________?
A. vibration or stress
B. improper techniques
C. mismatching termination fittings
D. all of the - CORRECT aboveA
ANSWER
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must ______________
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the - CORRECT aboveC
ANSWER
Multiconductor non- power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types
NPLFP< NPLFR, and - CORRECT
NPLF, shall not be installed ANSWER ______________ in ductsExposed
, A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm system. Which of the
following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common- sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for both
signals. - CORRECT
D. All of the ANSWER aboveD
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall - CORRECT ______________be electrically supervised
Fuses for NPFLA ANSWER _______________ and larger shall be
provided with the conductor ampacity without - CORRECT applying ampacity correction or
adjustment factors14 AWG ANSWER
The waterflow switches shall have _______________ time-delay in a sprinklered elevator hoistway
CORRECT ANSWER No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm - CORRECT SignalsC
ANSWER
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of
the initiating device shall occur - CORRECT
within _____________ ANSWER seconds.90 seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a gym? - CORRECT
Projected Beam ANSWER
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of the following
except? A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a preexisting messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system - CORRECT
cabling.D ANSWER
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the - CORRECT above.A
ANSWER
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level
is - CORRECT greater than a level of
ANSWER what?105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at_______of its nameplate voltage.
CORRECT ANSWER 85%
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between outlet boxes?
CORRECT ANSWER 360 degrees
