NICET SOILS LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ 4 wires. Answer: what is the maximum number of 14 AWG RHH
conductors which can be installed in 1/2 rigid metal conduit?
◉ 3.5'-48" to the actuator. Answer: Which of the following would be
an appropriate mounting height for a pull station?
◉ 1 flash per second. Answer: What is the minimum flash rate for a
visible notification device?
◉ 90" to the top of the device. Answer: What is the minimum
mounting height for audible notification devices?
◉ Such that the entire lens is not less then 80". Answer: What is the
minimum mounting height for visible notification devices?
◉ Voltage=Current X Resistence. Answer: What is the formula for
Ohm's Law
◉ Put your meter in series with the circuit. Answer: When using your
mult-meter to measure, you must:
, ◉ Semi-annually. Answer: Waterflow devices shall be tested with that
frequency?
◉ Annually. Answer: With what frequency shall ionization smoke
detectors be given a functional test?
◉ 24 hours in normal operation, 5 minutes in alarm. Answer: What
are the standby power requirements for a proprietary signaling
system?
◉ Shunt type. Answer: Which of the following is a type of auxiliary
protective signaling system?
◉ A UL listed central station
A receiver located at an unlisted monitoring facility
A fire department or communications center. Answer: Remote station
signaling systems are permitted to send signals to:
◉ 600V. Answer: Non-power limited fire alarm cable shall have an
insulation rating of:
◉ 20,000 CFM HVAC system serving a single floor
15,000 CFM HVAC system serving 3 floors
20,000 CFM HVAC system serving 2 floors. Answer: Which of these
HVAC systems would require duct detectors on supply and return?
ANSWERS COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ 4 wires. Answer: what is the maximum number of 14 AWG RHH
conductors which can be installed in 1/2 rigid metal conduit?
◉ 3.5'-48" to the actuator. Answer: Which of the following would be
an appropriate mounting height for a pull station?
◉ 1 flash per second. Answer: What is the minimum flash rate for a
visible notification device?
◉ 90" to the top of the device. Answer: What is the minimum
mounting height for audible notification devices?
◉ Such that the entire lens is not less then 80". Answer: What is the
minimum mounting height for visible notification devices?
◉ Voltage=Current X Resistence. Answer: What is the formula for
Ohm's Law
◉ Put your meter in series with the circuit. Answer: When using your
mult-meter to measure, you must:
, ◉ Semi-annually. Answer: Waterflow devices shall be tested with that
frequency?
◉ Annually. Answer: With what frequency shall ionization smoke
detectors be given a functional test?
◉ 24 hours in normal operation, 5 minutes in alarm. Answer: What
are the standby power requirements for a proprietary signaling
system?
◉ Shunt type. Answer: Which of the following is a type of auxiliary
protective signaling system?
◉ A UL listed central station
A receiver located at an unlisted monitoring facility
A fire department or communications center. Answer: Remote station
signaling systems are permitted to send signals to:
◉ 600V. Answer: Non-power limited fire alarm cable shall have an
insulation rating of:
◉ 20,000 CFM HVAC system serving a single floor
15,000 CFM HVAC system serving 3 floors
20,000 CFM HVAC system serving 2 floors. Answer: Which of these
HVAC systems would require duct detectors on supply and return?
