Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with
verified solutions(graded A+)
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal
shall indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - answer rises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the
installed appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - answer the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in
1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - answer 26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2
= 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? - answer 150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A
spot type heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum
spacing between detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be
needed to protect this room?
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
, x = - answer 12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature
spot type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - answer Two detectors or more on each initiating device
circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a
space that is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector
is listed for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - answer 6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
answer White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions
single and multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings
shall be replaced every - answer 10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA
72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
answer False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically
protected within_____of the finished floor - answer 7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce
the audible emergency evacuation signal described in - answer ANSI S3.41
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
, According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must
be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - answer 80 &
96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
answer in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling
mounted strobe - answer 30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a
10'ft ceiling is best covered by a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered
on one wall. - answer 60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field
device on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - answer Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire
alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby
followed by ___ of alarm. - answer 24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must
be ___ in color. - answer Red
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide
power within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - answer 10 seconds
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
verified solutions(graded A+)
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal
shall indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - answer rises or falls over 3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the
installed appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - answer the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in
1" EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - answer 26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2
= 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? - answer 150 ohms
A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high ceiling is smooth and flat. A
spot type heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50' maximum
spacing between detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be
needed to protect this room?
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
, x = - answer 12
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature
spot type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - answer Two detectors or more on each initiating device
circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a
space that is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector
is listed for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - answer 6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
answer White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions
single and multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings
shall be replaced every - answer 10 years from the day-of manufacture. (NFPA
72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
answer False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically
protected within_____of the finished floor - answer 7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce
the audible emergency evacuation signal described in - answer ANSI S3.41
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
, According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must
be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - answer 80 &
96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
answer in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling
mounted strobe - answer 30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a
10'ft ceiling is best covered by a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered
on one wall. - answer 60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field
device on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - answer Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire
alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby
followed by ___ of alarm. - answer 24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must
be ___ in color. - answer Red
The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide
power within ___ seconds when primary power fails. - answer 10 seconds
Nicet level 1 Study Guide questions with verified solutions(graded A+)
