2026 NICET LEVEL 1 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Smoke detector functional test frequently is_______? - ✔✔Annual
✔✔Fire alarm documentation is required to have a sequence of operation. The diagram
used to identify the sequence of operation is ________? - ✔✔An input/output matrix
✔✔What does this symbol represent when a F in a square? - ✔✔Pull Station
✔✔Which of the following types shop drawing diagrams does not include information
about conduit size? Select Three - ✔✔1.System Riser 2.Control Unit. 3.Typical Wiring
✔✔Article ____ of NFPA 70 governs Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote Control,
Signaling, and Power Limited Circuits? - ✔✔Article 725
✔✔_____ diagrams show field wiring terminals and identifications? - ✔✔Control Unit
✔✔_______drawings shall consist of current, updated shop drawings reflecting the
actual installation of all system equipment, components and wiring? - ✔✔Record
✔✔What does the symbol when a ! is in a octagon indicates? - ✔✔Heat detector
✔✔Fire alarm cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and
sidewalls shall be supported by _______? - ✔✔The permanent building structure
✔✔Shop drawings shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with
a plan for each______? - ✔✔Floor
✔✔_______drawings are documents that provide information pertaining to the system
necessary for installation of a fire alarm and/or signaling systems? - ✔✔Shop
, ✔✔Consider the secondary power supply for a fire alarm system. The second power
supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system under quiescent load for a
minimum of _____? - ✔✔24 hours
✔✔Consider a fire alarm system which uses an automatic starting engine driven
generator for the secondary power supply servicing the branch circuit dedicated to the
fire alarm system. Storage batteries are required which are dedicated to the system
with_____ hours of capacity? - ✔✔4 hours
✔✔The minimum clear safe working distance from an energized 240 volt breaker panel
that has the cover removed is ________ft from the wall in front the panel. - ✔✔3 feet
✔✔Ground fault circuit interrupters are required for all 120 volts power tools on a
construction site unless_____. - ✔✔The work area is dry
✔✔The location of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently
identified at the fire alarm control unit______. Which of the following is a requirement of
the circuit disconnecting means? Select Three - ✔✔1.Red identification 2.Accessible
only to qualified personnel 3.Identified as FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
✔✔The secondary power supply should automatically provide power to protect
premises system within ______ seconds Whenever the primary power supply voltage is
insufficient for required systems operation. - ✔✔10 seconds
✔✔Consider a fire alarm system which does not use an uninterruptible power supply for
primary power._______ Independent and reliable power supply shall be provided? -
✔✔2 independent
✔✔Battery calculation should include a minimum ________ percent safety margin
above the calculated amp hour capacity required. - ✔✔20 percent
✔✔The maximum overcurrent protection device for a power limited fire alarm system
should not exceed______amps. - ✔✔20 amps
✔✔The secondary power supply for in building fire emergency voice alarm
communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load
for a minimum of 24 hours A.m. then shall be capable of operating the system doing fire
or other emergency condition for a period of______ minutes at maximum connected
load. - ✔✔15 minutes
✔✔Considering a fire alarm system which requires the use of class A circuits. A
pathway should be designated as class _____ When it has a redundant path,
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Smoke detector functional test frequently is_______? - ✔✔Annual
✔✔Fire alarm documentation is required to have a sequence of operation. The diagram
used to identify the sequence of operation is ________? - ✔✔An input/output matrix
✔✔What does this symbol represent when a F in a square? - ✔✔Pull Station
✔✔Which of the following types shop drawing diagrams does not include information
about conduit size? Select Three - ✔✔1.System Riser 2.Control Unit. 3.Typical Wiring
✔✔Article ____ of NFPA 70 governs Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote Control,
Signaling, and Power Limited Circuits? - ✔✔Article 725
✔✔_____ diagrams show field wiring terminals and identifications? - ✔✔Control Unit
✔✔_______drawings shall consist of current, updated shop drawings reflecting the
actual installation of all system equipment, components and wiring? - ✔✔Record
✔✔What does the symbol when a ! is in a octagon indicates? - ✔✔Heat detector
✔✔Fire alarm cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and
sidewalls shall be supported by _______? - ✔✔The permanent building structure
✔✔Shop drawings shall be drawn to an indicated scale, on sheets of uniform size, with
a plan for each______? - ✔✔Floor
✔✔_______drawings are documents that provide information pertaining to the system
necessary for installation of a fire alarm and/or signaling systems? - ✔✔Shop
, ✔✔Consider the secondary power supply for a fire alarm system. The second power
supply shall have sufficient capacity to operate the system under quiescent load for a
minimum of _____? - ✔✔24 hours
✔✔Consider a fire alarm system which uses an automatic starting engine driven
generator for the secondary power supply servicing the branch circuit dedicated to the
fire alarm system. Storage batteries are required which are dedicated to the system
with_____ hours of capacity? - ✔✔4 hours
✔✔The minimum clear safe working distance from an energized 240 volt breaker panel
that has the cover removed is ________ft from the wall in front the panel. - ✔✔3 feet
✔✔Ground fault circuit interrupters are required for all 120 volts power tools on a
construction site unless_____. - ✔✔The work area is dry
✔✔The location of the branch circuit overcurrent protective device shall be permanently
identified at the fire alarm control unit______. Which of the following is a requirement of
the circuit disconnecting means? Select Three - ✔✔1.Red identification 2.Accessible
only to qualified personnel 3.Identified as FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT
✔✔The secondary power supply should automatically provide power to protect
premises system within ______ seconds Whenever the primary power supply voltage is
insufficient for required systems operation. - ✔✔10 seconds
✔✔Consider a fire alarm system which does not use an uninterruptible power supply for
primary power._______ Independent and reliable power supply shall be provided? -
✔✔2 independent
✔✔Battery calculation should include a minimum ________ percent safety margin
above the calculated amp hour capacity required. - ✔✔20 percent
✔✔The maximum overcurrent protection device for a power limited fire alarm system
should not exceed______amps. - ✔✔20 amps
✔✔The secondary power supply for in building fire emergency voice alarm
communications service shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load
for a minimum of 24 hours A.m. then shall be capable of operating the system doing fire
or other emergency condition for a period of______ minutes at maximum connected
load. - ✔✔15 minutes
✔✔Considering a fire alarm system which requires the use of class A circuits. A
pathway should be designated as class _____ When it has a redundant path,
