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NICET Fire Alarm Systems Exam 2026 (Level 2 Exam) | Complete Questions and Correct Answers | Verified Answers | Brand New Version!

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This document provides a comprehensive guide to the NICET Fire Alarm Systems Exam 2026, specifically focusing on Level 2. It contains a complete set of questions and verified answers that are essential for students preparing for the exam. The content covers various critical topics related to fire alarm systems, including when a manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E occupancies, requirements for R-2 apartment buildings according to the International Building Code (IBC), and the functions of supervisory and trouble signals in alarm systems. Additionally, the document delves into technical aspects relevant to the field, such as the activation time for sprinkler waterflow alarm-initiating devices and the suitability of detector types for large open areas like gyms. Installation guidelines for messenger-supported wire and spacing requirements for line-type heat detectors are also discussed.

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NICET Fire Alarm Systems Exam 2026 (Level 2
Exam) | Complete Questions and Correct
Answers | Verified Answers | Brand New
Version!

When is a manual fire alarm system NOT required in Group E
occupancies?
A. When an automatic sprinkler system is already installed
B. When an automatic fire alarm system is already installed
C. When the occupant load is 50 or less
D. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C




An R-2 apartment building with 20 dwelling units which of the following
is true according to the IBC?
A. a manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification is
required
B. An automatic fire alarm system with no occupant notification is
required
C. Only smoke alarms in each apartment is required for this apartment
building
D. No fire alarm system is required for this building ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A

,Two resistors are connected in SERIES; R1 = 40 Ohms, R2 = 10 Ohms,
what is the Resistance of the circuit? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------
-----50 Ohms




Which of the following circuit pathway designations has a fail-safe
operation and no fault is annunciated? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------Class D




True/False: Class X is redundant? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
True




After a loss of primary power, textual visible appliances shall have
sufficient secondary power to operate for a minimum of
_____________ of continuous display time during an emergency event.
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------2 hours




Combination manual fire alarm boxes and __________ shall be
permitted?
A. horn/strobes

,B. smoke detectors
C. guard's signaling stations
D. none of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C




For Groups A-1, A-3, A-4 an automatic sprinkler system is required if
fire area is greater than _______________ sq ft ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------12,000 sq ft




For Group A-2 an automatic sprinkler system is required if fire area is
greater than ____________________ sq ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------5,000 sq ft




For Groups A-1, A-2, A-3 an automatic sprinkler system is required if
occupancy is greater than _____________ people ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------300




For Groups S-1, sprinklers are required in areas greater than
__________ sq ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------12,000 sq ft

, For Groups S-1 that houses commercial motor vehicles sprinklers are
required in areas greater than ________________ sq ft ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------5,000 sq ft




According to the IBC, the location and accessibility of the fire command
center shall be approved by the _________________ ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Fire Chief




Capable of being reached for operation, renewal, and inspection is
known as what?
A. accessible (regarding equipment)
B. accessible (regarding wiring methods)
C. accessible (regarding termination)
D. accessible (regarding FACP) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A




After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be
presented to the building owner?
A. As Built Drawings
B. Contract Drawings
C. Point-To-Point Diagrams
D. Manufacturer's Drawings ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A

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