NICETINSPECTION & TESTING OF FIRE
ALARM SYSTEMS (ITFAS) – LEVEL I
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which document primarily governs inspection and testing
requirements for fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 10
B. NFPA 72
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 90A
B
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code governing
inspection/testing.
2. Level I technicians are typically responsible for:
A. System design and programming
B. Basic inspection and testing tasks
C. Preparing shop drawings
D. Reviewing code compliance reports
B
Level I is introductory and covers basic inspection/testing duties.
,3. A visual inspection of fire alarm components is typically performed:
A. Monthly
B. Annually
C. Semi-annually
D. As required by NFPA 72 schedules
D
NFPA 72 provides frequency tables for required inspections.
4. Which device is activated by water flow in a sprinkler system?
A. Smoke detector
B. Heat detector
C. Waterflow switch
D. Pull station
C
Waterflow switches detect movement of water indicating sprinkler
activation.
5. What tool is commonly used to test smoke detectors?
A. Heat gun
B. Multimeter
C. Smoke aerosol tester
D. Water hose
C
Aerosol smoke tester simulates real smoke for functional checks.
6. A manual pull station must be mounted at a height of
approximately:
A. 12–24 inches
B. 28–32 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 60–72 inches
, C
Standard mounting height is around 42–48 inches to the handle.
7. When testing a horn/strobe device, the technician should verify:
A. Paint color
B. Correct operation
C. Wiring gauge
D. Conduit type
B
Level I ensures the device operates properly during actuation.
8. The purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP) is to:
A. Provide lighting during emergencies
B. Control HVAC systems
C. Process signals from fire alarm devices
D. Store sprinkler water
C
The FACP receives and processes alarm, supervisory, and trouble
signals.
9. A ground fault on a fire alarm circuit will typically cause:
A. An alarm condition
B. A supervisory condition
C. A trouble condition
D. No noticeable effect
C
Ground faults are reported as trouble conditions requiring correction.
10. Which detector activates based on a rapid increase in
temperature?
ALARM SYSTEMS (ITFAS) – LEVEL I
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which document primarily governs inspection and testing
requirements for fire alarm systems?
A. NFPA 10
B. NFPA 72
C. NFPA 25
D. NFPA 90A
B
NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code governing
inspection/testing.
2. Level I technicians are typically responsible for:
A. System design and programming
B. Basic inspection and testing tasks
C. Preparing shop drawings
D. Reviewing code compliance reports
B
Level I is introductory and covers basic inspection/testing duties.
,3. A visual inspection of fire alarm components is typically performed:
A. Monthly
B. Annually
C. Semi-annually
D. As required by NFPA 72 schedules
D
NFPA 72 provides frequency tables for required inspections.
4. Which device is activated by water flow in a sprinkler system?
A. Smoke detector
B. Heat detector
C. Waterflow switch
D. Pull station
C
Waterflow switches detect movement of water indicating sprinkler
activation.
5. What tool is commonly used to test smoke detectors?
A. Heat gun
B. Multimeter
C. Smoke aerosol tester
D. Water hose
C
Aerosol smoke tester simulates real smoke for functional checks.
6. A manual pull station must be mounted at a height of
approximately:
A. 12–24 inches
B. 28–32 inches
C. 42–48 inches
D. 60–72 inches
, C
Standard mounting height is around 42–48 inches to the handle.
7. When testing a horn/strobe device, the technician should verify:
A. Paint color
B. Correct operation
C. Wiring gauge
D. Conduit type
B
Level I ensures the device operates properly during actuation.
8. The purpose of a fire alarm control panel (FACP) is to:
A. Provide lighting during emergencies
B. Control HVAC systems
C. Process signals from fire alarm devices
D. Store sprinkler water
C
The FACP receives and processes alarm, supervisory, and trouble
signals.
9. A ground fault on a fire alarm circuit will typically cause:
A. An alarm condition
B. A supervisory condition
C. A trouble condition
D. No noticeable effect
C
Ground faults are reported as trouble conditions requiring correction.
10. Which detector activates based on a rapid increase in
temperature?
