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NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 QUESTIONS ANS
ANSWERS
Question 1
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the
maximum interval for testing?
Correct Answer
18 months
Question 2
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the
acceptable maximum mounting height from the floor?
Correct Answer
66 inches
Question 3
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which
distance from the center-line of the door?
Correct Answer
21 feet
Question 4
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?
Correct Answer
10 feet
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Question 5
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions?
Correct Answer
when in direct contact with the earth
Question 6
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible
metallic conduit where flexibility is required after installation?
Correct Answer
4 1/2 feet
Question 7
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet
boxes?
Correct Answer
360 Degrees
Question 8
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?
Correct Answer
15 minutes
Question 9
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below
which level?
Correct Answer
40 degrees F
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Question 10
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a
space with notification appliances?
Correct Answer
110 dBA
Question 11
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in
multifamily units?
Correct Answer
Annually
Question 12
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?
Correct Answer
At the bottom of the beam
Question 13
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the
following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70?
Correct Answer
secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Question 14
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector?
Correct Answer
smoke entry?
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NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 QUESTIONS ANS
ANSWERS
Question 1
When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an atrium, what it the
maximum interval for testing?
Correct Answer
18 months
Question 2
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public, what is the
acceptable maximum mounting height from the floor?
Correct Answer
66 inches
Question 3
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum of which
distance from the center-line of the door?
Correct Answer
21 feet
Question 4
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?
Correct Answer
10 feet
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Question 5
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions?
Correct Answer
when in direct contact with the earth
Question 6
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of 1/2-inch flexible
metallic conduit where flexibility is required after installation?
Correct Answer
4 1/2 feet
Question 7
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet
boxes?
Correct Answer
360 Degrees
Question 8
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?
Correct Answer
15 minutes
Question 9
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below
which level?
Correct Answer
40 degrees F
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Question 10
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a
space with notification appliances?
Correct Answer
110 dBA
Question 11
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in
multifamily units?
Correct Answer
Annually
Question 12
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?
Correct Answer
At the bottom of the beam
Question 13
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one of the
following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70?
Correct Answer
secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Question 14
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector?
Correct Answer
smoke entry?
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