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NICET Level 1 Exam Question Bank (Updated
2026) – Complete Verified Questions and
Answers| GUARANTEED PASS
What does a parapet look like? - Correct Answer > Parapet
While it is important to have your attorney review the
conditions of a contract, this review cannot replace your
professional judgement because... - Correct Answer > 1. You are
more aware of specific working conditions associated with a job
2. You are better able to accurately assess the technical
elements of the work which is to be performed
3. Legal expertise should complement your experience and
judgement, rather than serving as a substitute for it
What does a hose station, dry standpipe look like? - Correct
Answer > a vertical pipe riser inside a building with a hose
connection valve on each floor, and a Fire Department
Connection (FDC) on the exterior that a fire engine uses to
pump water into the system
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The perimeter of canopies, sheds, and other open-walled
structures is indicated on drawings by? - Correct Answer > Broken
lines
The owners information certificate indicates the property to be
protected will contain nitrate film. Which of the following is also
required to be provided? - Correct Answer > Type, arrangement,
location, and intended maximum quantities
Water flow information should be contained in which of the
following? - Correct Answer > The drawings that accompany the owners
information certificate
Which standard GSA form has replaced standard form 23? -
Correct Answer > SF 1442
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A bid package for a fire protection system to be installed in a
federal government installation contains affirmative action
clauses and agreements of compliance, as well as designation a
percentage of minorities that must be hired. How do these
impact you as a bidder? - Correct Answer > 1. There will be
additional administrative costs associated with meeting with
requirements of compliance with this contract
2. Failure to comply may results in termination of the
contract and associated penalties
3. The requirements to employ minority workers may impact not
only this contract, but also hours worked on all jobs within your
company
A bid package for a fire protection system to be installed in a
federal government installation contains a standard from
requiring compliance with the Copeland Act, the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Bacon-Davis Act. How
do these Acts impact you as a bidder to the contract? - Correct
Answer > 1. The Bacon-Davis and Copeland Acts require all
contractors to pay labor rates consistent with locally prevailing
wages, for both union and non-union workers
2. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
will determine the overtime provisions for your workers
3. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen you can use on the
job may be limited
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You bid a job well in advance and prior to the deadline you
discover you missed a provision of the system. Which of the
following steps should you follow? - Correct Answer > Check the
instructions to bidders, following the steps to submit a bid
modification, if permitted, or following the steps for bid
withdrawal if needed
A basic contract is? - Correct Answer > 1. Contains the names of the
parties involved
2. References the contract documents
3. Discusses the work that is to be done
4. Discuss start and completion dates
Which of the following is intended for use in establishing the
contractual relationship between the contractor and
subcontractor, listing the responsibilities of both parties and
their respective obligations? - Correct Answer > A 401, Standard
Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor
Whats the maximum coverage area of any fire sprinkler? -
Correct Answer > 225sqft
NFPA 14 - Correct Answer > Standard for the Installation of Standpipe
and Hose Systems
NICET Level 1 Exam Question Bank (Updated
2026) – Complete Verified Questions and
Answers| GUARANTEED PASS
What does a parapet look like? - Correct Answer > Parapet
While it is important to have your attorney review the
conditions of a contract, this review cannot replace your
professional judgement because... - Correct Answer > 1. You are
more aware of specific working conditions associated with a job
2. You are better able to accurately assess the technical
elements of the work which is to be performed
3. Legal expertise should complement your experience and
judgement, rather than serving as a substitute for it
What does a hose station, dry standpipe look like? - Correct
Answer > a vertical pipe riser inside a building with a hose
connection valve on each floor, and a Fire Department
Connection (FDC) on the exterior that a fire engine uses to
pump water into the system
,2|Page
The perimeter of canopies, sheds, and other open-walled
structures is indicated on drawings by? - Correct Answer > Broken
lines
The owners information certificate indicates the property to be
protected will contain nitrate film. Which of the following is also
required to be provided? - Correct Answer > Type, arrangement,
location, and intended maximum quantities
Water flow information should be contained in which of the
following? - Correct Answer > The drawings that accompany the owners
information certificate
Which standard GSA form has replaced standard form 23? -
Correct Answer > SF 1442
,3|Page
A bid package for a fire protection system to be installed in a
federal government installation contains affirmative action
clauses and agreements of compliance, as well as designation a
percentage of minorities that must be hired. How do these
impact you as a bidder? - Correct Answer > 1. There will be
additional administrative costs associated with meeting with
requirements of compliance with this contract
2. Failure to comply may results in termination of the
contract and associated penalties
3. The requirements to employ minority workers may impact not
only this contract, but also hours worked on all jobs within your
company
A bid package for a fire protection system to be installed in a
federal government installation contains a standard from
requiring compliance with the Copeland Act, the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Bacon-Davis Act. How
do these Acts impact you as a bidder to the contract? - Correct
Answer > 1. The Bacon-Davis and Copeland Acts require all
contractors to pay labor rates consistent with locally prevailing
wages, for both union and non-union workers
2. The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
will determine the overtime provisions for your workers
3. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen you can use on the
job may be limited
, 4|Page
You bid a job well in advance and prior to the deadline you
discover you missed a provision of the system. Which of the
following steps should you follow? - Correct Answer > Check the
instructions to bidders, following the steps to submit a bid
modification, if permitted, or following the steps for bid
withdrawal if needed
A basic contract is? - Correct Answer > 1. Contains the names of the
parties involved
2. References the contract documents
3. Discusses the work that is to be done
4. Discuss start and completion dates
Which of the following is intended for use in establishing the
contractual relationship between the contractor and
subcontractor, listing the responsibilities of both parties and
their respective obligations? - Correct Answer > A 401, Standard
Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor
Whats the maximum coverage area of any fire sprinkler? -
Correct Answer > 225sqft
NFPA 14 - Correct Answer > Standard for the Installation of Standpipe
and Hose Systems
