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