NICET - FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
(LEVEL 2) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026\2027
A plate type grounding electrode must be at least_______below the surface of the earth. - ANSWER-
30 in
A smoke detector must not be installed in elevator hoistways except if_______.
A. the elevator machine room is at the top of the hoistway
B. the hoistway is less than 30' in length
C. the hoistway has sprinkler coverage
D. installed to activate elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment
E. B & D are correct
F. C & D are - ANSWER- correctF
Exposed optical fibers must be supported by - ANSWER- the_______.Building Structure
A smoke detector must be marked with their nominal production_______and tolerance. - ANSWER-
Sensitivity
Consider a fire alarm system in a Use Group A. According to the IBC, activating the fire alarm in a Use
Group A occupancy with an occupant load of _____ or more shall initiate a signal using an
emergency voice/alarm - ANSWER- communication system?1000
Which of the following is true for automatic drift compensation of detectors?
A. The FACP must identify the affected detector when the compensation limit is surpassed by the
detector.
B. The affected detector must show the limit has been reached at the detector.
C. This feature is only allowed for household systems.
A & - ANSWER- BA
Alarm signals must not be lost, interrupted, or delayed by more than_______when
primary - ANSWER- power failure occurs.10 seconds
What is the maximum time allowed between the activation of an initiating device in alarm
condition, to the time the alarm condition is displayed and recorded at the - ANSWER-
supervising station?90 seconds
In both exposed and concealed areas, where a cable is installed through bored holes in the joists,
rafters, or wood members; holes must be drilled so that the edge of the hole is no closer
than____from the nearest - ANSWER- edge.1 1/4"
Capable of being reached for operation, renewal, and inspection is known as what?
A. accessible (regarding equipment)
B. accessible (regarding wiring methods)
C. accessible (regarding termination)
D. accessible (regarding - ANSWER- FACP)A
After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the building owner?
,A. As Built Drawings
B. Contract Drawings
C. Point-To-Point Diagrams
D. Manufacturer's - ANSWER- DrawingsA
According to the IBC, strobe lights/appliances shall not be required in ________________ ? ANSWER-
Elevator Cars
According to the IBC, which of the following fire alarm systems are required in a Group F occupancy?
A. a manual and automatic fire alarm system with occupant notification. B. an automatic fire alarm
system without occupant notification
C. a manual fire alarm system without occupant notification.
D. a manual fire alarm system with occupant - ANSWER- notificationD
Conductorrs of shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ______________ and shall be ____________.
A. 14 AWG / Insulated
B. 18 AWG / Insulated
C. 14 AWG / Covered
D. 18 AWG / - ANSWER- Covered14 AWG
A bar chart intended for displaying simple events plotted against time or - ANSWER-
dollars.Gantt Chart
In Project Management, the Arrow Diagram Method is also known as the _________ ? - ANSWER-
Critical Path Method
According to the IBC, a manual fire alarm system is NOT required to be installed in Group A
occupancies where ___________
A. the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is less than 300
B. the building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm system
C. The occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more
D. None of the - ANSWER- above.A
A fire alarm technician updated the programming of the fire alarm control unit. The changes did not
affect any initiating devices connected to theh system. Is the technician responsible, as per NFPA 72,
for testing and correcting any of these (unaffected) initiating devices? If so, what percentage?
ANSWER-Yes, 10%
In a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the off-normal signal initiation requirement shall signal
when the pressure increases or decreases by - ANSWER- _____________ psi10 psi
According to the NFPA 72, a corridor adheres to the requirements of a room when the
corridor is wider than - ANSWER- __________ feet20 feet
In Group I-1 occupancies, an automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in
__________________ (choose 2)
A. Corridors
B. Sleeping Units
C. Kitchens
D. Waiting - ANSWER- AreasA and D
When an occupancy with an atrium connects more than ______________ stories,
a fire alarm system shall be installed with smoke detection - ANSWER- throughout the building.2
stories
,- ANSWER- Fire Alarm Control Panel
True or false: A corridor that is 20 feet in width adheres to the spacing requirements of a room.
ANSWER-False
A fire alarm system was installed in a building, which by all applicable codes, does not require a fire
alarm system. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The fire alarm system and its components shall fully comply with the requirements of NFPA 72
B. The fire alarm system is a non-required system. It need not comply with NFPA 72
C. The fire alarm system is not allowed by code.
D. None of the - ANSWER- above.A
When a DACT is programmed to call a telephone line that is call forwarded to the line of the DACR,
means shall be provided to verify the integrity of the call forwarding feature every
________________
- ANSWER- hours?4 hours
An automatic sprinkler system is to be installed in all Group E fire areas greater than
__________________ square - ANSWER- feet?12,000 square feet
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the ___________ of rubbish and
linen chutes and at the - ANSWER- __________________top / terminal rooms
Each round of a manual pull station coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
- ANSWER- _________
impulses?3
According to NFPA 72, the fiber-optic strands shall be terminated so as to prevent breaking from
________________?
A. vibration or stress
B. improper techniques
C. mismatching termination fittings
D. all of the - ANSWER- aboveA
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must ______________
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the - ANSWER- aboveC
Multiconductor non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP< NPLFR, and
NPLF, shall not be installed - ANSWER- ______________ in ductsExposed
A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm system. Which of the
following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common- sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for both
signals. - ANSWER-
D. All of the aboveD
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall - ANSWER- ______________be electrically supervised
, Fuses for NPFLA _______________ and larger shall be provided with the conductor
ampacity without applying ampacity correction or - ANSWER- adjustment factors14 AWG
The waterflow switches shall have _______________ time-delay in a sprinklered elevator hoistway
ANSWER-No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm - ANSWER- SignalsC
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of the initiating device
shall occur - ANSWER-
within _____________ seconds.90 seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a gym? - ANSWER-
Projected Beam
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of the following except?
A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a preexisting messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system - ANSWER-
cabling.D
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the - ANSWER- above.A
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is greater
than a - ANSWER- level of
what?105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at_______of its nameplate voltage.
ANSWER-85%
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between outlet boxes?
ANSWER-360 degrees
Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of operating the
system for - ANSWER-
________ hours in a normal condition and __________ min. in alarm
condition.24/4
A(n)_______ signal will be received when the system or any portion of the system at the
protected premises is placed in a bypass or - ANSWER- test mode.Trouble
Unless specifically defined by the code, over current protection shall not
exceed____amps for a - ANSWER- 12
AWG copper conductor.20
(LEVEL 2) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026\2027
A plate type grounding electrode must be at least_______below the surface of the earth. - ANSWER-
30 in
A smoke detector must not be installed in elevator hoistways except if_______.
A. the elevator machine room is at the top of the hoistway
B. the hoistway is less than 30' in length
C. the hoistway has sprinkler coverage
D. installed to activate elevator hoistway smoke relief equipment
E. B & D are correct
F. C & D are - ANSWER- correctF
Exposed optical fibers must be supported by - ANSWER- the_______.Building Structure
A smoke detector must be marked with their nominal production_______and tolerance. - ANSWER-
Sensitivity
Consider a fire alarm system in a Use Group A. According to the IBC, activating the fire alarm in a Use
Group A occupancy with an occupant load of _____ or more shall initiate a signal using an
emergency voice/alarm - ANSWER- communication system?1000
Which of the following is true for automatic drift compensation of detectors?
A. The FACP must identify the affected detector when the compensation limit is surpassed by the
detector.
B. The affected detector must show the limit has been reached at the detector.
C. This feature is only allowed for household systems.
A & - ANSWER- BA
Alarm signals must not be lost, interrupted, or delayed by more than_______when
primary - ANSWER- power failure occurs.10 seconds
What is the maximum time allowed between the activation of an initiating device in alarm
condition, to the time the alarm condition is displayed and recorded at the - ANSWER-
supervising station?90 seconds
In both exposed and concealed areas, where a cable is installed through bored holes in the joists,
rafters, or wood members; holes must be drilled so that the edge of the hole is no closer
than____from the nearest - ANSWER- edge.1 1/4"
Capable of being reached for operation, renewal, and inspection is known as what?
A. accessible (regarding equipment)
B. accessible (regarding wiring methods)
C. accessible (regarding termination)
D. accessible (regarding - ANSWER- FACP)A
After acceptance testing, what type of drawings are required to be presented to the building owner?
,A. As Built Drawings
B. Contract Drawings
C. Point-To-Point Diagrams
D. Manufacturer's - ANSWER- DrawingsA
According to the IBC, strobe lights/appliances shall not be required in ________________ ? ANSWER-
Elevator Cars
According to the IBC, which of the following fire alarm systems are required in a Group F occupancy?
A. a manual and automatic fire alarm system with occupant notification. B. an automatic fire alarm
system without occupant notification
C. a manual fire alarm system without occupant notification.
D. a manual fire alarm system with occupant - ANSWER- notificationD
Conductorrs of shunt circuits shall not be smaller than ______________ and shall be ____________.
A. 14 AWG / Insulated
B. 18 AWG / Insulated
C. 14 AWG / Covered
D. 18 AWG / - ANSWER- Covered14 AWG
A bar chart intended for displaying simple events plotted against time or - ANSWER-
dollars.Gantt Chart
In Project Management, the Arrow Diagram Method is also known as the _________ ? - ANSWER-
Critical Path Method
According to the IBC, a manual fire alarm system is NOT required to be installed in Group A
occupancies where ___________
A. the occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is less than 300
B. the building is equipped with an automatic fire alarm system
C. The occupant load due to the assembly occupancy is 300 or more
D. None of the - ANSWER- above.A
A fire alarm technician updated the programming of the fire alarm control unit. The changes did not
affect any initiating devices connected to theh system. Is the technician responsible, as per NFPA 72,
for testing and correcting any of these (unaffected) initiating devices? If so, what percentage?
ANSWER-Yes, 10%
In a dry-pipe sprinkler system, the off-normal signal initiation requirement shall signal
when the pressure increases or decreases by - ANSWER- _____________ psi10 psi
According to the NFPA 72, a corridor adheres to the requirements of a room when the
corridor is wider than - ANSWER- __________ feet20 feet
In Group I-1 occupancies, an automatic smoke detection system shall be installed in
__________________ (choose 2)
A. Corridors
B. Sleeping Units
C. Kitchens
D. Waiting - ANSWER- AreasA and D
When an occupancy with an atrium connects more than ______________ stories,
a fire alarm system shall be installed with smoke detection - ANSWER- throughout the building.2
stories
,- ANSWER- Fire Alarm Control Panel
True or false: A corridor that is 20 feet in width adheres to the spacing requirements of a room.
ANSWER-False
A fire alarm system was installed in a building, which by all applicable codes, does not require a fire
alarm system. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The fire alarm system and its components shall fully comply with the requirements of NFPA 72
B. The fire alarm system is a non-required system. It need not comply with NFPA 72
C. The fire alarm system is not allowed by code.
D. None of the - ANSWER- above.A
When a DACT is programmed to call a telephone line that is call forwarded to the line of the DACR,
means shall be provided to verify the integrity of the call forwarding feature every
________________
- ANSWER- hours?4 hours
An automatic sprinkler system is to be installed in all Group E fire areas greater than
__________________ square - ANSWER- feet?12,000 square feet
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed at the ___________ of rubbish and
linen chutes and at the - ANSWER- __________________top / terminal rooms
Each round of a manual pull station coded alarm signal shall consist of not less than
- ANSWER- _________
impulses?3
According to NFPA 72, the fiber-optic strands shall be terminated so as to prevent breaking from
________________?
A. vibration or stress
B. improper techniques
C. mismatching termination fittings
D. all of the - ANSWER- aboveA
When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must ______________
A. count the steps
B. look down
C. face the ladder
D. non of the - ANSWER- aboveC
Multiconductor non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP< NPLFR, and
NPLF, shall not be installed - ANSWER- ______________ in ductsExposed
A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm system. Which of the
following statements is true:
A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal.
B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive.
C. A common- sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for both
signals. - ANSWER-
D. All of the aboveD
According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic
sprinkler system shall - ANSWER- ______________be electrically supervised
, Fuses for NPFLA _______________ and larger shall be provided with the conductor
ampacity without applying ampacity correction or - ANSWER- adjustment factors14 AWG
The waterflow switches shall have _______________ time-delay in a sprinklered elevator hoistway
ANSWER-No
A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over:
A. Trouble signals
B. Supervisory signals
C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals
D. Alarm - ANSWER- SignalsC
In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of the initiating device
shall occur - ANSWER-
within _____________ seconds.90 seconds
Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a gym? - ANSWER-
Projected Beam
If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of the following except?
A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable.
B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor support.
C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support.
D. Attach to a preexisting messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system - ANSWER-
cabling.D
According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following?
A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in.
B. Reset switches must latch.
C. NAC's are not required to be monitored.
D. All of the - ANSWER- above.A
Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is greater
than a - ANSWER- level of
what?105 dBa
Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at_______of its nameplate voltage.
ANSWER-85%
What is the maximum number of bend (in degrees) permitted in RMC between outlet boxes?
ANSWER-360 degrees
Residential fire alarm systems must have a backup battery capable of operating the
system for - ANSWER-
________ hours in a normal condition and __________ min. in alarm
condition.24/4
A(n)_______ signal will be received when the system or any portion of the system at the
protected premises is placed in a bypass or - ANSWER- test mode.Trouble
Unless specifically defined by the code, over current protection shall not
exceed____amps for a - ANSWER- 12
AWG copper conductor.20
