NICET practice test (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM

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NICET practice test (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027



an analog addressable system usually monitors circuits for integrity by ? - CORRECT
ANSWER interrogation and response



QUESTION :an open circuit must be indicated within - CORRECT ANSWER 200
seconds



QUESTION :monitoring for integrity in intended to detect - CORRECT ANSWER -
ground faults

-open circuits



QUESTION :an ? system is usually found in a high rise hotel - CORRECT ANSWER
emergency voice alarm communications



QUESTION :in NFPA codes and standards, mandatory requirement is indicated by the
word ? - CORRECT ANSWER shall



QUESTION :products that are acceptable to the AHJ are ? - CORRECT ANSWER
approved



QUESTION :annex A of NFPA codes and standards contain ? - CORRECT ANSWER
explanatory materials




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QUESTION :in order to achieve survivability, which of the following cable types is
permitted ? - CORRECT ANSWER FPLP-CI



QUESTION :the type of fire alarm cable that is permitted for riser use is ? - CORRECT
ANSWER FPLR



QUESTION :sprinkler control valves are ? by ? - CORRECT ANSWER - supervised

- valve supervisory switches



QUESTION :hearing impaired occupants are sometimes alerted of a fire alarm through
the use of ? - CORRECT ANSWER visible notification appliances



QUESTION :line type heat detectors can be placed as much as ? from the ceiling -
CORRECT ANSWER 20"



QUESTION :detectors must be installed - CORRECT ANSWER - to be supported
indepdently from their conductors

- to protect them from physical damage

- to provide access for periodic testing and maintenance



QUESTION :who is responsible for testing and maintaining a fire alarm system at a
protected premises ? - CORRECT ANSWER the owner



QUESTION :the periodic testing frequency for fire alarm speakers is ? - CORRECT
ANSWER annual




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QUESTION :the periodic testing frequency of valve supervisory devices is ? - CORRECT
ANSWER quarterly



QUESTION :what is the required periodic testing frequency for manual fire alarm
stations? - CORRECT ANSWER annually



QUESTION :a circuit draws 10 A and 24VDC, what is the resistance of the circuit ? -
CORRECT ANSWER 2.4 OHMS



QUESTION :a 1,800 for long conductor with a resistance of 0.012 ohms per foot will have
a overall resistance of ? - CORRECT ANSWER 21.6 OHMS



QUESTION :a resistance of 12 ohms with an applied voltage of 22 volts with have a
current of ? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.83 AMPS



QUESTION :placement of automatic fire detectors is most easily determined by using ? -
CORRECT ANSWER scaled floor plans



QUESTION :the quantity of devices on each floor and wiring order is most easily located
by using the ? - CORRECT ANSWER riser diagram



QUESTION :a sphere has a radius of 18', what is the volume? - CORRECT ANSWER
24,417 cu ft



QUESTION :calculate the area of a triangle with a base length of 22' and a height of 18' -
CORRECT ANSWER 198 sq ft




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