NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector
in the return for units over ________ cfm -
correct answer ✅2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke
detector in the supply for units over __________ cfm -
correct answer ✅15000
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call
forwarding to the DACR shall be tested with what frequency? -
correct answer ✅4 hours
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v -
correct answer ✅600v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v -
correct answer ✅300v
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
,NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B -
correct answer ✅d
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the
___________. -
correct answer ✅AHJ
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of
a low-rise residential apartment building be inspected? -
correct answer ✅Semniannually
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch
control valve used in sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-
actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any valve
position except _____________? -
correct answer ✅Normal
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a
beam, the beam must be less than _____________ inches in depth
,NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
and _____________ feet on center? -
correct answer ✅12 in; 8 ft
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly
from the smoke detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only -
correct answer ✅b
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC
systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b -
correct answer ✅d
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
, NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above -
correct answer ✅d
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified
at the ________________ -
correct answer ✅Master Control Unit
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut
down power to the elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat
detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating and shall
be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head. -
correct answer ✅lower; 24 in
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
-
correct answer ✅Group B
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector
in the return for units over ________ cfm -
correct answer ✅2000 cfm
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke
detector in the supply for units over __________ cfm -
correct answer ✅15000
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call
forwarding to the DACR shall be tested with what frequency? -
correct answer ✅4 hours
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v -
correct answer ✅600v
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v -
correct answer ✅300v
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
,NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B -
correct answer ✅d
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the
___________. -
correct answer ✅AHJ
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of
a low-rise residential apartment building be inspected? -
correct answer ✅Semniannually
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch
control valve used in sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-
actuated water flow alarm switch, shall not be restored at any valve
position except _____________? -
correct answer ✅Normal
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a
beam, the beam must be less than _____________ inches in depth
,NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
and _____________ feet on center? -
correct answer ✅12 in; 8 ft
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly
from the smoke detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only -
correct answer ✅b
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC
systems shall initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b -
correct answer ✅d
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
, NICET - Fire Alarm Systems (Level 2)
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above -
correct answer ✅d
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified
at the ________________ -
correct answer ✅Master Control Unit
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut
down power to the elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat
detectors need to have a _______________ temp rating and shall
be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head. -
correct answer ✅lower; 24 in
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
-
correct answer ✅Group B
