NICET FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
CERTIFICATION LEVEL I EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP)?
A. To detect smoke only
B. To notify occupants only
C. To receive signals from initiating devices and control outputs
D. To supply emergency lighting
Correct because the FACP is the system “brain” that monitors inputs and
controls outputs.
2. Which device is classified as an initiating device?
A. Horn
B. Strobe
C. Smoke detector
D. Annunciator
Initiating devices detect fire conditions and send signals to the panel.
3. Which NFPA standard governs fire alarm and signaling systems?
A. NFPA 10
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 70
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
,4. What type of detector senses rapid increases in temperature?
A. Fixed temperature
B. Rate-of-rise heat detector
C. Smoke detector
D. Flame detector
Rate-of-rise detectors respond to quick temperature changes.
5. Manual fire alarm boxes are typically installed so that the operable part is
how high above the floor?
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 60 inches
NFPA 72 specifies mounting height for accessibility.
6. What does a normally open (NO) circuit mean?
A. Circuit is always energized
B. Circuit completes when activated
C. Circuit cannot be supervised
D. Circuit is always closed
NO circuits close upon device activation.
7. Which notification appliance provides visual warning?
A. Horn
B. Bell
C. Strobe
D. Speaker
Strobes provide visual fire alarm signals.
8. What is the primary function of an end-of-line (EOL) resistor?
A. Increase voltage
B. Reduce current
C. Supervise circuit integrity
D. Power devices
EOL resistors allow the panel to detect opens and shorts.
9. Which power source must be provided for a fire alarm system?
A. Utility power only
, B. Generator only
C. Primary and secondary power
D. Solar power
Fire alarm systems require both normal and standby power.
10.What is the typical standby power source for a fire alarm system?
A. Generator
B. Battery
C. UPS
D. Capacitor
Batteries provide required secondary power.
11.What type of circuit allows multiple devices with individual identification?
A. Conventional
B. Addressable
C. Class B
D. Class A
Addressable systems identify individual device locations.
12.Which circuit class continues operating with a single open fault?
A. Class B
B. Class A
C. Style Y
D. Initiating circuit
Class A circuits provide redundant paths.
13.What is the main purpose of alarm notification appliances?
A. Detect fire
B. Supervise wiring
C. Warn occupants of an emergency
D. Activate sprinklers
Notification appliances alert occupants to evacuate.
14.Which document lists system components and wiring details?
A. Inspection report
B. Maintenance log
CERTIFICATION LEVEL I EXAM
QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP)?
A. To detect smoke only
B. To notify occupants only
C. To receive signals from initiating devices and control outputs
D. To supply emergency lighting
Correct because the FACP is the system “brain” that monitors inputs and
controls outputs.
2. Which device is classified as an initiating device?
A. Horn
B. Strobe
C. Smoke detector
D. Annunciator
Initiating devices detect fire conditions and send signals to the panel.
3. Which NFPA standard governs fire alarm and signaling systems?
A. NFPA 10
B. NFPA 13
C. NFPA 72
D. NFPA 70
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
,4. What type of detector senses rapid increases in temperature?
A. Fixed temperature
B. Rate-of-rise heat detector
C. Smoke detector
D. Flame detector
Rate-of-rise detectors respond to quick temperature changes.
5. Manual fire alarm boxes are typically installed so that the operable part is
how high above the floor?
A. 24 inches
B. 36 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 60 inches
NFPA 72 specifies mounting height for accessibility.
6. What does a normally open (NO) circuit mean?
A. Circuit is always energized
B. Circuit completes when activated
C. Circuit cannot be supervised
D. Circuit is always closed
NO circuits close upon device activation.
7. Which notification appliance provides visual warning?
A. Horn
B. Bell
C. Strobe
D. Speaker
Strobes provide visual fire alarm signals.
8. What is the primary function of an end-of-line (EOL) resistor?
A. Increase voltage
B. Reduce current
C. Supervise circuit integrity
D. Power devices
EOL resistors allow the panel to detect opens and shorts.
9. Which power source must be provided for a fire alarm system?
A. Utility power only
, B. Generator only
C. Primary and secondary power
D. Solar power
Fire alarm systems require both normal and standby power.
10.What is the typical standby power source for a fire alarm system?
A. Generator
B. Battery
C. UPS
D. Capacitor
Batteries provide required secondary power.
11.What type of circuit allows multiple devices with individual identification?
A. Conventional
B. Addressable
C. Class B
D. Class A
Addressable systems identify individual device locations.
12.Which circuit class continues operating with a single open fault?
A. Class B
B. Class A
C. Style Y
D. Initiating circuit
Class A circuits provide redundant paths.
13.What is the main purpose of alarm notification appliances?
A. Detect fire
B. Supervise wiring
C. Warn occupants of an emergency
D. Activate sprinklers
Notification appliances alert occupants to evacuate.
14.Which document lists system components and wiring details?
A. Inspection report
B. Maintenance log
