NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

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NICET Fire Alarm Level 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]

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 :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 :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 :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




QUESTION :The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which conditions? - CORRECT
ANSWER when in direct contact with the earth




QUESTION :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 :What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run between outlet boxes? -
CORRECT ANSWER 360 Degrees




QUESTION :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 :A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature falls below which level?
- CORRECT ANSWER 40 degrees F




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QUESTION :According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level permitted in a space with
notification appliances? - CORRECT ANSWER 110 dBA




QUESTION :What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke detector in multifamily units? -
CORRECT ANSWER Annually




QUESTION :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 :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 :Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke detector? - CORRECT
ANSWER smoke entry?




QUESTION :An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling, interrupted by 4-inch
beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are required? -
CORRECT ANSWER 6 heat detectors




QUESTION :At which height must cables be physically protected when being installed within an exposed
ceiling? - CORRECT ANSWER 7 feet




QUESTION :When shall smoke detectors be installed during the construction process? - CORRECT
ANSWER After the final cleanup of all trades




QUESTION :Where structural members are provided, intermediate metal conduit shall be secured within
which maximum distance from an outlet box" - CORRECT ANSWER 3 feet




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