NICET FIRE ALARM LEVEL 1 EXAM CORE MAIN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum separation between outgoing and
returning conductors for a Class A loop that is horizontally placed down to an 8 foot-
wide corridor? - ✔✔4 feet of separation
✔✔According to NFPA 72, a public emergency alarm reporting system shall operate its
emergency power source for which minimum time period? - ✔✔10 minutes
✔✔Where shall employers post a safety data sheet? - ✔✔in the technician's work area
✔✔According to NFPA 72, during an acceptance test, which method can be utilized for
testing a sprinkler waterflow switch? - ✔✔Open the inspector's test valve to cause an
actual flow of water, ensure that the control panel receives the alarm within 90 seconds
✔✔I'm technicians are working in a plant, remind to learn of the plants safety
regulations? - ✔✔from OSHA regulations?
✔✔When into a telephone communication system is required, at least one telephone or
Jack shall be installed in which of the following locations? - ✔✔in a fire pump room
, ✔✔Who is responsible for fire alarm system and testing and maintenance? -
✔✔Property owner
✔✔In a protected premises with a 40 foot long by 15 foot wide room having a smooth
ceiling, what is the minimum quantity of smoke detectors that shall be required? - ✔✔2
smoke detectors
✔✔A meter will be used to measure a horn strobe circuit current draw. Which of the
following statements is correct? - ✔✔The meter should be connected in series with the
circuit; it must be located before the first device(horn or strobe). ?
✔✔Which plans include a fire detection system details? - ✔✔electrical
✔✔Wall-mounted audible signal appliances shall be mounted how many inches below
finished ceiling? - ✔✔6 inches minimum
✔✔A Crew member has a suspected leg fracture. Before moving the crew member,
what is the recommended first step I'm treating the injury? - ✔✔Immobilize the leg
✔✔How often shall alarm notification appliances be tested? - ✔✔Every 12 months
✔✔We're the outgoing and return conductors enter or exit notification of clients, the
conductors are permitted to run in the same cable assembly for up to which maximum
distance? - ✔✔10 feet?
✔✔Which part requires special handling or disposal? - ✔✔lead acid batteries
✔✔What is the minimum acceptable size of conductors for multi conductor cables? -
✔✔26 AWG
✔✔Which type of detector is recommended for protecting atriums and similar open
spaces? - ✔✔projected beam-type
✔✔Which type of fire alarm key blank must be used for a run that will be installed in a
Plenum space? - ✔✔FPLP
✔✔It technician notices that a step is missing from the letter which two are the current
courses of action? - ✔✔Notify a supervisor; Tag the ladder to prevent others from using
it.
✔✔The minimum size for EMT is - ✔✔1/2 inch
✔✔The maximum size fro EMT is - ✔✔4 inches
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum separation between outgoing and
returning conductors for a Class A loop that is horizontally placed down to an 8 foot-
wide corridor? - ✔✔4 feet of separation
✔✔According to NFPA 72, a public emergency alarm reporting system shall operate its
emergency power source for which minimum time period? - ✔✔10 minutes
✔✔Where shall employers post a safety data sheet? - ✔✔in the technician's work area
✔✔According to NFPA 72, during an acceptance test, which method can be utilized for
testing a sprinkler waterflow switch? - ✔✔Open the inspector's test valve to cause an
actual flow of water, ensure that the control panel receives the alarm within 90 seconds
✔✔I'm technicians are working in a plant, remind to learn of the plants safety
regulations? - ✔✔from OSHA regulations?
✔✔When into a telephone communication system is required, at least one telephone or
Jack shall be installed in which of the following locations? - ✔✔in a fire pump room
, ✔✔Who is responsible for fire alarm system and testing and maintenance? -
✔✔Property owner
✔✔In a protected premises with a 40 foot long by 15 foot wide room having a smooth
ceiling, what is the minimum quantity of smoke detectors that shall be required? - ✔✔2
smoke detectors
✔✔A meter will be used to measure a horn strobe circuit current draw. Which of the
following statements is correct? - ✔✔The meter should be connected in series with the
circuit; it must be located before the first device(horn or strobe). ?
✔✔Which plans include a fire detection system details? - ✔✔electrical
✔✔Wall-mounted audible signal appliances shall be mounted how many inches below
finished ceiling? - ✔✔6 inches minimum
✔✔A Crew member has a suspected leg fracture. Before moving the crew member,
what is the recommended first step I'm treating the injury? - ✔✔Immobilize the leg
✔✔How often shall alarm notification appliances be tested? - ✔✔Every 12 months
✔✔We're the outgoing and return conductors enter or exit notification of clients, the
conductors are permitted to run in the same cable assembly for up to which maximum
distance? - ✔✔10 feet?
✔✔Which part requires special handling or disposal? - ✔✔lead acid batteries
✔✔What is the minimum acceptable size of conductors for multi conductor cables? -
✔✔26 AWG
✔✔Which type of detector is recommended for protecting atriums and similar open
spaces? - ✔✔projected beam-type
✔✔Which type of fire alarm key blank must be used for a run that will be installed in a
Plenum space? - ✔✔FPLP
✔✔It technician notices that a step is missing from the letter which two are the current
courses of action? - ✔✔Notify a supervisor; Tag the ladder to prevent others from using
it.
✔✔The minimum size for EMT is - ✔✔1/2 inch
✔✔The maximum size fro EMT is - ✔✔4 inches
