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NICET FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Wall-mounted audible signal appliances shall be mounted how many inches below
finished ceiling? -correct-answer-6 inches minimum
A Crew member has a suspected leg fracture. Before moving the crew member,
what is the recommended first step I'm treating the injury? -correct-answer-
Immobilize the leg
How often shall alarm notification appliances be tested? -correct-answer-Every 12
months
We're the outgoing and return conductors enter or exit notification of clients, the
conductors are permitted to run in the same cable assembly for up to which
maximum distance? -correct-answer-10 feet?
Which part requires special handling or disposal? -correct-answer-lead acid
batteries
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What is the minimum acceptable size of conductors for multi conductor cables? -
correct-answer-26 AWG
Which type of detector is recommended for protecting atriums and similar open
spaces? -correct-answer-projected beam-type
Which type of fire alarm key blank must be used for a run that will be installed in a
Plenum space? -correct-answer-FPLP
It technician notices that a step is missing from the letter which two are the
current courses of action? -correct-answer-Notify a supervisor; Tag the ladder to
prevent others from using it.
The minimum size for EMT is -correct-answer-1/2 inch
The maximum size fro EMT is -correct-answer-4 inches
EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every -correct-answer-10 feet
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A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. -
correct-answer-Continuous Load
The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under
the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. -correct-answer-
Ampacity
A device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by the
recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the
circuit what an arc fault is detected -correct-answer-Arc-Fault Circuit
Interrupter(AFCI)
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit
and the outlet(s), -correct-answer-Branch Circuit
Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment of the ampacity of a
conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault. -correct-
answer-Overcurrent
NICET FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Wall-mounted audible signal appliances shall be mounted how many inches below
finished ceiling? -correct-answer-6 inches minimum
A Crew member has a suspected leg fracture. Before moving the crew member,
what is the recommended first step I'm treating the injury? -correct-answer-
Immobilize the leg
How often shall alarm notification appliances be tested? -correct-answer-Every 12
months
We're the outgoing and return conductors enter or exit notification of clients, the
conductors are permitted to run in the same cable assembly for up to which
maximum distance? -correct-answer-10 feet?
Which part requires special handling or disposal? -correct-answer-lead acid
batteries
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What is the minimum acceptable size of conductors for multi conductor cables? -
correct-answer-26 AWG
Which type of detector is recommended for protecting atriums and similar open
spaces? -correct-answer-projected beam-type
Which type of fire alarm key blank must be used for a run that will be installed in a
Plenum space? -correct-answer-FPLP
It technician notices that a step is missing from the letter which two are the
current courses of action? -correct-answer-Notify a supervisor; Tag the ladder to
prevent others from using it.
The minimum size for EMT is -correct-answer-1/2 inch
The maximum size fro EMT is -correct-answer-4 inches
EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every -correct-answer-10 feet
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A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. -
correct-answer-Continuous Load
The maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under
the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. -correct-answer-
Ampacity
A device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by the
recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the
circuit what an arc fault is detected -correct-answer-Arc-Fault Circuit
Interrupter(AFCI)
The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit
and the outlet(s), -correct-answer-Branch Circuit
Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment of the ampacity of a
conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault. -correct-
answer-Overcurrent
