NICET Level 1 Exam Questions With Correct
Solutions 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall not be
less than ____ inches AFF?
- accurate answers-42
Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be
less than____ feet in length?
- accurate answers-8
Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than ____
inches from an air supply diffuser or return air opening?
- accurate answers-36
Consider the use of visible notification appliances. Wall mounted appliances
shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than ____ inches above
the finished floor?
- accurate answers-80
How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square
box?
- accurate answers-12
Wall mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished
floors at heights of not less than ____ inches and below the finished ceilings at
distances of not less than 6 inches?
- accurate answers-90
An ____ db ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time requires hearing
protection.
- accurate answers-92dbA
Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less
than ____ inches from the sidewall.
- accurate answers-4
,While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required? Select
three)
- accurate answers-Stabilizer hook, Grounding pole, Insulation mat
Spot type smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall,
between the ceiling and ____ inches down from the ceiling to the top of the
detector.
- accurate answers-12
The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed
spacing, and shall be detectors within a distance of ________ the listed spacing,
measured at right angles from all the walls?
- accurate answers-One half
Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces
separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms?
- accurate answers-15
Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit.
The resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm?
- accurate answers-8.08
Consider the installation of heat detectors on a ceiling with beams. A ceiling
shall be treated as a smooth ceiling if the beams project no more than ___
inches below the ceiling?
- accurate answers-4
Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR?
- accurate answers-FPLP and CMP
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of
____ feet?
- accurate answers-30
A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load.
- accurate answers-4
, Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall be
spaced and located within ____ feet of the peak, measured horizontally?
- accurate answers-3
Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury?
- accurate answers-Before each initial use on each shift
Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and
flat ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat
detectors shall have a spacing of ____ feet between devices?
- accurate answers-50
Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in
multiconductor cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG?
- accurate answers-26
You are using a power tool that has a 3-prong (grounded) plug. The only
outlets available are 2-prong (non-grounded). What can be done?
- accurate answers-Locate a 3-prong outlet or use a tool within a 2-prong plug.
The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA
or Class ____ transformer?
- accurate answers-3
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? (Select three)
- accurate answers-Red Skin, Elevated body temperature, and Rapid, weak
pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch
EMT is ____?
- accurate answers-4
If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a
listed combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used, ____
detectors shall be required if installed according to the manufacturers
published instructions?
- accurate answers-1
Solutions 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall not be
less than ____ inches AFF?
- accurate answers-42
Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be
less than____ feet in length?
- accurate answers-8
Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than ____
inches from an air supply diffuser or return air opening?
- accurate answers-36
Consider the use of visible notification appliances. Wall mounted appliances
shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than ____ inches above
the finished floor?
- accurate answers-80
How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square
box?
- accurate answers-12
Wall mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished
floors at heights of not less than ____ inches and below the finished ceilings at
distances of not less than 6 inches?
- accurate answers-90
An ____ db ambient sound level with a 6-hour exposure time requires hearing
protection.
- accurate answers-92dbA
Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less
than ____ inches from the sidewall.
- accurate answers-4
,While operating an aerial lift, which of the following is not required? Select
three)
- accurate answers-Stabilizer hook, Grounding pole, Insulation mat
Spot type smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall,
between the ceiling and ____ inches down from the ceiling to the top of the
detector.
- accurate answers-12
The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed
spacing, and shall be detectors within a distance of ________ the listed spacing,
measured at right angles from all the walls?
- accurate answers-One half
Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces
separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms?
- accurate answers-15
Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit.
The resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm?
- accurate answers-8.08
Consider the installation of heat detectors on a ceiling with beams. A ceiling
shall be treated as a smooth ceiling if the beams project no more than ___
inches below the ceiling?
- accurate answers-4
Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR?
- accurate answers-FPLP and CMP
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of
____ feet?
- accurate answers-30
A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load.
- accurate answers-4
, Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall be
spaced and located within ____ feet of the peak, measured horizontally?
- accurate answers-3
Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury?
- accurate answers-Before each initial use on each shift
Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and
flat ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat
detectors shall have a spacing of ____ feet between devices?
- accurate answers-50
Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in
multiconductor cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG?
- accurate answers-26
You are using a power tool that has a 3-prong (grounded) plug. The only
outlets available are 2-prong (non-grounded). What can be done?
- accurate answers-Locate a 3-prong outlet or use a tool within a 2-prong plug.
The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA
or Class ____ transformer?
- accurate answers-3
Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? (Select three)
- accurate answers-Red Skin, Elevated body temperature, and Rapid, weak
pulse
The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch
EMT is ____?
- accurate answers-4
If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a
listed combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used, ____
detectors shall be required if installed according to the manufacturers
published instructions?
- accurate answers-1
