Nicet level 1 Study Guide Q & As
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 =
300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? - Correct
Answers ✅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.
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Q & As
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to
protect this room?
x = - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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
smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum
space between detectors of 30' - Correct Answers ✅6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector
rated at 200 ﾟ F - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅10 years from the day-
of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
, Nicet level 1 Study Guide Q & As
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to
support the cable - Correct Answers ✅False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must
be mechanically protected within_____of the finished floor -
Correct Answers ✅7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential
occupancies shall produce the audible emergency evacuation
signal described in - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___
within ___ - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers
✅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 Answers ✅60
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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 Answers ✅26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 =
300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? - Correct
Answers ✅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.
,Nicet level 1 Study Guide Q & As
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to
protect this room?
x = - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅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
smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed for a maximum
space between detectors of 30' - Correct Answers ✅6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector
rated at 200 ﾟ F - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅10 years from the day-
of manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
, Nicet level 1 Study Guide Q & As
(Verified Answers) 2026 Update
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to
support the cable - Correct Answers ✅False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must
be mechanically protected within_____of the finished floor -
Correct Answers ✅7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential
occupancies shall produce the audible emergency evacuation
signal described in - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers ✅80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___
within ___ - Correct Answers ✅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 Answers
✅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 Answers ✅60
