ERCES NICET QUESTION AND
ANSWER ALREADY PASSED
2025/2026
When the fire alarm system that monitors an ERRCS detects an issue, the system sends which type of
signal?
A. Alarm
B. None
C. Supervisory
D. None - correct answer ✔C. Supervisory
Which two of the following battery backup alarms are required as automatic supervisory signals at the
annunciator panel? (Choose two.)
A. enclosure intrusion
B. Low capacity
C. Over current lockout
D. System charge failure - correct answer ✔B. Low capacity
D. System charge failure
RF equipment should be installed and mounted in which location?
A. in the building that has secured access designated by the AHJ
B. in the building where it can be placed out of sight
C. outside of the building allowing all access
, D. outside of the building in limited access area preferred by the AHJ - correct answer ✔A. in the
building that has secured access designated by the AHJ
Which two of the following RF connections typically go to a BDA? (Choose two.)
A. Battery
B. Fire alarm signals
C. Main donor
D. Service antenna - correct answer ✔C. Main donor
D. Service antenna
Which cable type meets the requirements that can be installed in a shaft or from floor to floor?
A. General use
B. Limited use
C. Plenum
D. Uv rated - correct answer ✔C. Plenum
If a donor antenna exists, what is the isolation value that needs to be maintained between the donor
antenna and all inside antennas?
A. 20 dB above system gain
B. 20 dB above system output
C. 20 dB below system gain
D. 20 dB below system input - correct answer ✔A. 20 dB above system gain
ANSWER ALREADY PASSED
2025/2026
When the fire alarm system that monitors an ERRCS detects an issue, the system sends which type of
signal?
A. Alarm
B. None
C. Supervisory
D. None - correct answer ✔C. Supervisory
Which two of the following battery backup alarms are required as automatic supervisory signals at the
annunciator panel? (Choose two.)
A. enclosure intrusion
B. Low capacity
C. Over current lockout
D. System charge failure - correct answer ✔B. Low capacity
D. System charge failure
RF equipment should be installed and mounted in which location?
A. in the building that has secured access designated by the AHJ
B. in the building where it can be placed out of sight
C. outside of the building allowing all access
, D. outside of the building in limited access area preferred by the AHJ - correct answer ✔A. in the
building that has secured access designated by the AHJ
Which two of the following RF connections typically go to a BDA? (Choose two.)
A. Battery
B. Fire alarm signals
C. Main donor
D. Service antenna - correct answer ✔C. Main donor
D. Service antenna
Which cable type meets the requirements that can be installed in a shaft or from floor to floor?
A. General use
B. Limited use
C. Plenum
D. Uv rated - correct answer ✔C. Plenum
If a donor antenna exists, what is the isolation value that needs to be maintained between the donor
antenna and all inside antennas?
A. 20 dB above system gain
B. 20 dB above system output
C. 20 dB below system gain
D. 20 dB below system input - correct answer ✔A. 20 dB above system gain
