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KENTUCKY FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS LICENSING
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
FIRE
Prepare for the Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Licensing Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to support your licensing exam
preparation. It features exam-style questions covering fire alarm system design,
installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, applicable fire and electrical codes,
safety standards, and Kentucky licensing requirements. Use it to reinforce essential
concepts, assess your knowledge, and build confidence before test day. An excellent
study aid for candidates preparing for the Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Licensing
Examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
KENTUCKY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (815 KAR 10:060) (Questions 1–20)
Question 1: The geometric formula for the area of a triangle is:
A. (1/2)bh
B. πr²
C. 2πr
D. l × w
Correct answer: A. (1/2)bh
Rationale: The area of a triangle is calculated using (1/2) × base × height.
Question 2: Fire alarm inspectors in Kentucky shall apply for certification
using which form?
A. Form FPS 33-02
B. Form FPS 33-01
C. Form KYP-01
D. Form CE/PL-100
Correct answer: B. Form FPS 33-01
Rationale: Under 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(1)(e)1, fire alarm inspectors
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apply for certification on "Form FPS 33-01, Application for Fire Alarm Systems
Certification".
Question 3: What is the annual certification fee for a Fire Alarm Inspector in
Kentucky?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: B. $50**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(1)(e)3 specifies an annual
certification fee of $50 for each classification applied for.
Question 4: What is the minimum experience required to apply for Fire Alarm
Systems Inspector certification?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 1.5 years
D. 2 years
Correct answer: C. 1.5 years
Rationale: Applicants must have not less than 1.5 years of experience in
installation, repair, or testing in the particular classification.
Question 5: A Kentucky Fire Alarm Inspector may qualify for certification by
meeting which of the following requirements?
A. High school diploma only
B. Completion of a 40-hour training course
C. Current NICET Level II (or higher) certification in Fire Alarm Systems
D. Five years of firefighting experience
Correct answer: C. Current NICET Level II (or higher) certification in Fire
Alarm Systems
Rationale: The regulation allows qualification by either (i) being qualified as
NICET level two (2), level three (3), or level four (4) in fire alarm systems, OR (ii)
passing the examination for alarm inspector administered by an approved
provider.
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Question 6: How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal
of a Fire Alarm Inspector certification?
A. 3 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct answer: B. 6 hours
Rationale: Renewal requires "proof of six (6) hours of continuing education
from an approved provider obtained in the twelve (12) months prior to
renewal".
Question 7: When must a Kentucky Fire Alarm Inspector license be renewed?
A. By December 31 each year
B. By the end of the licensee's birth month
C. By June 30 each year
D. Every two years by the date of issuance
Correct answer: B. By the end of the licensee's birth month
Rationale: License renewal is required annually by the end of the licensee's
birth month.
Question 8: What document must accompany a Fire Alarm Inspector
application for certification?
A. Birth certificate
B. A current passport-sized color photograph
C. High school diploma
D. Two letters of recommendation
Correct answer: B. A current passport-sized color photograph
Rationale: The application requires the applicant to attach a current
passport-sized color photograph.
Question 9: Under 815 KAR 10:060, which of the following is grounds for
denial or revocation of certification?
A. Failure to renew on time
B. Performing inspections without first having been certified
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C. Working for multiple employers
D. Taking continuing education online
Correct answer: B. Performing inspections without first having been
certified
Rationale: The regulation explicitly lists "Performing inspections without first
having been certified by the department as a fire alarm inspector" as a penalty
ground.
Question 10: Submitting a false inspection report is grounds for what action
under 815 KAR 10:060?
A. A warning only
B. An additional fee
C. Denial of certification or renewal
D. Probation for six months
Correct answer: C. Denial of certification or renewal
Rationale: The regulation states an applicant may be denied certification or
renewal for "Submission of false inspection reports".
Question 11: What is the form number for the renewal application for Fire
Alarm Systems Certification?
A. Form FPS 33-01
B. Form FPS 33-02
C. Form CE/PL-100
D. Form 8301
Correct answer: B. Form FPS 33-02
Rationale: 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(2)(a) requires a "completed Form FPS
33-02, Renewal Application for Fire Alarm Systems Certification".
Question 12: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and
Construction is part of which cabinet?
A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services
B. Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
C. Public Protection Cabinet
D. Transportation Cabinet
KENTUCKY FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS LICENSING
EXAMINATION 2026 COMPLETE (110) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
FIRE
Prepare for the Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Licensing Examination with this
comprehensive practice resource designed to support your licensing exam
preparation. It features exam-style questions covering fire alarm system design,
installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, applicable fire and electrical codes,
safety standards, and Kentucky licensing requirements. Use it to reinforce essential
concepts, assess your knowledge, and build confidence before test day. An excellent
study aid for candidates preparing for the Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Licensing
Examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
KENTUCKY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (815 KAR 10:060) (Questions 1–20)
Question 1: The geometric formula for the area of a triangle is:
A. (1/2)bh
B. πr²
C. 2πr
D. l × w
Correct answer: A. (1/2)bh
Rationale: The area of a triangle is calculated using (1/2) × base × height.
Question 2: Fire alarm inspectors in Kentucky shall apply for certification
using which form?
A. Form FPS 33-02
B. Form FPS 33-01
C. Form KYP-01
D. Form CE/PL-100
Correct answer: B. Form FPS 33-01
Rationale: Under 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(1)(e)1, fire alarm inspectors
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apply for certification on "Form FPS 33-01, Application for Fire Alarm Systems
Certification".
Question 3: What is the annual certification fee for a Fire Alarm Inspector in
Kentucky?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: B. $50**
**Rationale:** 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(1)(e)3 specifies an annual
certification fee of $50 for each classification applied for.
Question 4: What is the minimum experience required to apply for Fire Alarm
Systems Inspector certification?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 1.5 years
D. 2 years
Correct answer: C. 1.5 years
Rationale: Applicants must have not less than 1.5 years of experience in
installation, repair, or testing in the particular classification.
Question 5: A Kentucky Fire Alarm Inspector may qualify for certification by
meeting which of the following requirements?
A. High school diploma only
B. Completion of a 40-hour training course
C. Current NICET Level II (or higher) certification in Fire Alarm Systems
D. Five years of firefighting experience
Correct answer: C. Current NICET Level II (or higher) certification in Fire
Alarm Systems
Rationale: The regulation allows qualification by either (i) being qualified as
NICET level two (2), level three (3), or level four (4) in fire alarm systems, OR (ii)
passing the examination for alarm inspector administered by an approved
provider.
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Question 6: How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal
of a Fire Alarm Inspector certification?
A. 3 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct answer: B. 6 hours
Rationale: Renewal requires "proof of six (6) hours of continuing education
from an approved provider obtained in the twelve (12) months prior to
renewal".
Question 7: When must a Kentucky Fire Alarm Inspector license be renewed?
A. By December 31 each year
B. By the end of the licensee's birth month
C. By June 30 each year
D. Every two years by the date of issuance
Correct answer: B. By the end of the licensee's birth month
Rationale: License renewal is required annually by the end of the licensee's
birth month.
Question 8: What document must accompany a Fire Alarm Inspector
application for certification?
A. Birth certificate
B. A current passport-sized color photograph
C. High school diploma
D. Two letters of recommendation
Correct answer: B. A current passport-sized color photograph
Rationale: The application requires the applicant to attach a current
passport-sized color photograph.
Question 9: Under 815 KAR 10:060, which of the following is grounds for
denial or revocation of certification?
A. Failure to renew on time
B. Performing inspections without first having been certified
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C. Working for multiple employers
D. Taking continuing education online
Correct answer: B. Performing inspections without first having been
certified
Rationale: The regulation explicitly lists "Performing inspections without first
having been certified by the department as a fire alarm inspector" as a penalty
ground.
Question 10: Submitting a false inspection report is grounds for what action
under 815 KAR 10:060?
A. A warning only
B. An additional fee
C. Denial of certification or renewal
D. Probation for six months
Correct answer: C. Denial of certification or renewal
Rationale: The regulation states an applicant may be denied certification or
renewal for "Submission of false inspection reports".
Question 11: What is the form number for the renewal application for Fire
Alarm Systems Certification?
A. Form FPS 33-01
B. Form FPS 33-02
C. Form CE/PL-100
D. Form 8301
Correct answer: B. Form FPS 33-02
Rationale: 815 KAR 10:060 Section 15(2)(a) requires a "completed Form FPS
33-02, Renewal Application for Fire Alarm Systems Certification".
Question 12: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and
Construction is part of which cabinet?
A. Cabinet for Health and Family Services
B. Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
C. Public Protection Cabinet
D. Transportation Cabinet
