Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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) -
correct answer ✅rises 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) -
correct answer ✅the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be
installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) -
correct answer ✅26
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300
Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? -
correct answer ✅150 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 = -
correct answer ✅12
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) -
correct answer ✅Two 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
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum space
between detectors of 30' -
correct answer ✅6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at
200 ﾟ F -
correct answer ✅White (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 -
correct answer ✅10 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 -
correct answer ✅False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be
mechanically protected within_____of the finished floor -
correct answer ✅7' ft
, Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies
shall produce the audible emergency evacuation signal described in
-
correct answer ✅ANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-
sleeping areas must be mounted between ___ and ___ inches
above the finished floor -
correct answer ✅80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within
___ -
correct answer ✅in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a
___ ceiling mounted strobe -
correct answer ✅30 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. -
correct answer ✅60
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
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) -
correct answer ✅rises 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) -
correct answer ✅the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be
installed in 1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) -
correct answer ✅26
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300
Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? -
correct answer ✅150 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 = -
correct answer ✅12
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) -
correct answer ✅Two 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
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum space
between detectors of 30' -
correct answer ✅6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at
200 ﾟ F -
correct answer ✅White (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 -
correct answer ✅10 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 -
correct answer ✅False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be
mechanically protected within_____of the finished floor -
correct answer ✅7' ft
, Nicet level 1 Study Guide Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies
shall produce the audible emergency evacuation signal described in
-
correct answer ✅ANSI S3.41
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-
sleeping areas must be mounted between ___ and ___ inches
above the finished floor -
correct answer ✅80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within
___ -
correct answer ✅in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a
___ ceiling mounted strobe -
correct answer ✅30 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. -
correct answer ✅60
