NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an
atrium, what it the maximum interval for testing? -
correct answer ✅18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the
public, what is the acceptable maximum mounting height from the
floor? -
correct answer ✅66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a
maximum of which distance from the center-line of the door? -
correct answer ✅21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600
volts and lower, an aerial lift operator shall maintain which distance
from the lines? -
correct answer ✅10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which
conditions? -
correct answer ✅when in direct contact with the earth
,NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of
1/2-inch flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after
installation? -
correct answer ✅4 1/2 feet
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run
between outlet boxes? -
correct answer ✅360 Degrees
If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes
into an alarm condition, what is the minimum acceptable time for
secondary power to operate the voice evacuation systems? -
correct answer ✅15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the
temperature falls below which level? -
correct answer ✅40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level
permitted in a space with notification appliances? -
correct answer ✅110 dBA
, NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke
detector in multifamily units? -
correct answer ✅Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam
that is less than 12 inches deep and less that 8 feet in center? -
correct answer ✅At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which
one of the following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? -
correct answer ✅secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke
detector? -
correct answer ✅smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot
ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch beams spaced every 10 feet. How
many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are required? -
correct answer ✅6 heat detectors
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an
atrium, what it the maximum interval for testing? -
correct answer ✅18 months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the
public, what is the acceptable maximum mounting height from the
floor? -
correct answer ✅66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a
maximum of which distance from the center-line of the door? -
correct answer ✅21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600
volts and lower, an aerial lift operator shall maintain which distance
from the lines? -
correct answer ✅10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which
conditions? -
correct answer ✅when in direct contact with the earth
,NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of
1/2-inch flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after
installation? -
correct answer ✅4 1/2 feet
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run
between outlet boxes? -
correct answer ✅360 Degrees
If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes
into an alarm condition, what is the minimum acceptable time for
secondary power to operate the voice evacuation systems? -
correct answer ✅15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the
temperature falls below which level? -
correct answer ✅40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level
permitted in a space with notification appliances? -
correct answer ✅110 dBA
, NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke
detector in multifamily units? -
correct answer ✅Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam
that is less than 12 inches deep and less that 8 feet in center? -
correct answer ✅At the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which
one of the following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? -
correct answer ✅secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke
detector? -
correct answer ✅smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot
ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch beams spaced every 10 feet. How
many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are required? -
correct answer ✅6 heat detectors
