NICET 1 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS & ELABORATED PASSED
SOLUTIONS 100%
A hard hat is required on a job site when _____?
OSHA - Correct Answer ✔✔ There is a danger from falling objects
Any condition occurring in a communications or transmission channel that interferes
with the proper transmission or interpretation or both of status change signals at the
supervising station is known as _____?
NFPA 72-3.3.9 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Adverse condition
A 4"x 4" box has multiple FPL cables pulled through it. A minimum of _____ inches of
cable should be available for splicing?
NFPA 70-300.14 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 6
Wiring installed underneath a corrugated metal roof shall maintain a minimum
separation of _____ inches?
NFPA 70-300.4(E ) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 1.5
According to NFPA 72, the system account number is located in section _____ of the
record of completion?
NFPA 72-Figure 7.8.2(a) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
Consider a circuit with a resistance of 6 ohms and a current of 2 amperes. What is the
voltage? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 12 volts
All means of interconnecting equipment, devices, and appliances, and wiring
connections shall be monitored for the integrity of the interconnecting conductors or
equivalent so that the occurrence of a single open or a single ground fault condition in
the installation conductors or other signaling channels is automatically indicated within
_____ seconds?
NFPA 72-12.6.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 200
Pathway survivability level _____ shall consist of pathways and buildings that are fully
protected by an automatic sprinkler system with 2 hour fire rated circuit integrity cable?
NFPA 72-12.4.4 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
What is the minimum conductor size for Power Limited Fire Alarm cable which is single
conductor?
NFPA 70-760.179(B) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 18 AWG
, According to NFPA 72, the maximum flash rate for a visible notification appliance shall
not exceed _____ flashes per second?
NFPA 72-18.5.3.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
Consider the installation of rigid metal conduit. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a
standard cutting die with a 1 in _____ taper shall be used?
NFPA 70-344-.28 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 16
According to NFPA 72, section _____ of the record of completion is used to note the
input voltage?
NFPA 72-Figure 7.8.2(a) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 5.1.1
In order to determine the requirements for return side HVAC duct detectors _____
should be consulted?
NFPA 72-17.7.6.3.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ NFPA 90A
For smooth ceilings, all points on the ceiling shall have a detector within a distance
equal to _____ the selected spacing?
NFPA 72-17.6.3.1.1(2) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 0.7 times
Identify a specific listing process that applies only to two wire devices, such as smoke
detectors, that are designed to operate with certain control equipment.
NFPA 72-10.3.3 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Compatibility
Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of the
spot type smoke detector?
NFPA 72-Table 14.4.3.2 (17) (7) - Correct Answer ✔✔ Listed and labeled smoke
product acceptable to the manufacturer
Consider ¾" flexible conduit where flexibility is required after installation. The length
from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened shall not exceed _____ feet.
NFPA 70-348.30(A), Exception 2 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
What type of meter is typically used to measure current in a fire alarm circuit? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Multimeter
What ANSI/ UL Publication is the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire
Alarm Systems?
NFPA 72-Chapter 2 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 864
Where a fire alarm system serves more than one building, each ______ shall be
annunciated separately.
NFPA 72 - 10.18.5.3 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Building
What type of meter is typically used to measure voltage in a fire alarm circuit? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Multimeter
QUESTIONS & ELABORATED PASSED
SOLUTIONS 100%
A hard hat is required on a job site when _____?
OSHA - Correct Answer ✔✔ There is a danger from falling objects
Any condition occurring in a communications or transmission channel that interferes
with the proper transmission or interpretation or both of status change signals at the
supervising station is known as _____?
NFPA 72-3.3.9 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Adverse condition
A 4"x 4" box has multiple FPL cables pulled through it. A minimum of _____ inches of
cable should be available for splicing?
NFPA 70-300.14 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 6
Wiring installed underneath a corrugated metal roof shall maintain a minimum
separation of _____ inches?
NFPA 70-300.4(E ) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 1.5
According to NFPA 72, the system account number is located in section _____ of the
record of completion?
NFPA 72-Figure 7.8.2(a) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
Consider a circuit with a resistance of 6 ohms and a current of 2 amperes. What is the
voltage? - Correct Answer ✔✔ 12 volts
All means of interconnecting equipment, devices, and appliances, and wiring
connections shall be monitored for the integrity of the interconnecting conductors or
equivalent so that the occurrence of a single open or a single ground fault condition in
the installation conductors or other signaling channels is automatically indicated within
_____ seconds?
NFPA 72-12.6.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 200
Pathway survivability level _____ shall consist of pathways and buildings that are fully
protected by an automatic sprinkler system with 2 hour fire rated circuit integrity cable?
NFPA 72-12.4.4 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
What is the minimum conductor size for Power Limited Fire Alarm cable which is single
conductor?
NFPA 70-760.179(B) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 18 AWG
, According to NFPA 72, the maximum flash rate for a visible notification appliance shall
not exceed _____ flashes per second?
NFPA 72-18.5.3.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
Consider the installation of rigid metal conduit. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a
standard cutting die with a 1 in _____ taper shall be used?
NFPA 70-344-.28 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 16
According to NFPA 72, section _____ of the record of completion is used to note the
input voltage?
NFPA 72-Figure 7.8.2(a) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 5.1.1
In order to determine the requirements for return side HVAC duct detectors _____
should be consulted?
NFPA 72-17.7.6.3.1 - Correct Answer ✔✔ NFPA 90A
For smooth ceilings, all points on the ceiling shall have a detector within a distance
equal to _____ the selected spacing?
NFPA 72-17.6.3.1.1(2) - Correct Answer ✔✔ 0.7 times
Identify a specific listing process that applies only to two wire devices, such as smoke
detectors, that are designed to operate with certain control equipment.
NFPA 72-10.3.3 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Compatibility
Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of the
spot type smoke detector?
NFPA 72-Table 14.4.3.2 (17) (7) - Correct Answer ✔✔ Listed and labeled smoke
product acceptable to the manufacturer
Consider ¾" flexible conduit where flexibility is required after installation. The length
from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened shall not exceed _____ feet.
NFPA 70-348.30(A), Exception 2 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
What type of meter is typically used to measure current in a fire alarm circuit? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Multimeter
What ANSI/ UL Publication is the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire
Alarm Systems?
NFPA 72-Chapter 2 - Correct Answer ✔✔ 864
Where a fire alarm system serves more than one building, each ______ shall be
annunciated separately.
NFPA 72 - 10.18.5.3 - Correct Answer ✔✔ Building
What type of meter is typically used to measure voltage in a fire alarm circuit? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Multimeter
