NICET FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1 LATEST EXAM WITH
COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
QUESTION: 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? - 10 feet
QUESTION: The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - when in
direct contact with the earth
QUESTION: According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch
flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - 4 1/2 feet
QUESTION: What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet
boxes? - 360 Degrees
QUESTION: 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? - 15 minutes
QUESTION: A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below
which level? - 40 degrees F
QUESTION: According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a
space with notification appliances? - 110 dBA
, QUESTION: What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in
multifamily units? - Annually
QUESTION: 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? - At the bottom of the beam
QUESTON: When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the
maximum interval for testing? - 18 months
QUESTION: When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the
acceptable maximum mounting height from the floor? - 66 inches
QUESTION: Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which
distance from the center-line of the door? - 21 feet
QUESTION: An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the
following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? - secured inside a listed box or enclosure
QUESTION: Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - smoke
entry?
QUESTION: 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? - 6 heat detectors
QUESTION: At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an
exposed ceiling? - 7 feet
COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
QUESTION: 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? - 10 feet
QUESTION: The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - when in
direct contact with the earth
QUESTION: According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch
flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after installation? - 4 1/2 feet
QUESTION: What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet
boxes? - 360 Degrees
QUESTION: 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? - 15 minutes
QUESTION: A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below
which level? - 40 degrees F
QUESTION: According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a
space with notification appliances? - 110 dBA
, QUESTION: What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in
multifamily units? - Annually
QUESTION: 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? - At the bottom of the beam
QUESTON: When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the
maximum interval for testing? - 18 months
QUESTION: When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the
acceptable maximum mounting height from the floor? - 66 inches
QUESTION: Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which
distance from the center-line of the door? - 21 feet
QUESTION: An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the
following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? - secured inside a listed box or enclosure
QUESTION: Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - smoke
entry?
QUESTION: 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? - 6 heat detectors
QUESTION: At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an
exposed ceiling? - 7 feet
