2026 NICET LEVEL 1 UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury? - ✔✔Before initial use
✔✔Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and flat
ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat detectors shall have
a spacing of ____ feet between devices? - ✔✔50 feet
✔✔If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a listed
combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used ____ detectors shall be
required if installed according to the manufacturers published instructions? - ✔✔1
detector
✔✔Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? -
✔✔3 feet
✔✔Consider a waterflow detection device. Activation of the initiating device shall occur
within ____ seconds of waterflow at the initiating device when flow occurs which is
equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler with the smallest orifice size
installed in the system? - ✔✔90 seconds
✔✔The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PFLA or
Class____ transformer? - ✔✔3 transformer
✔✔Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of
a spot type smoke detector? - ✔✔Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the
manufacturer.
, ✔✔What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle, bone and joints? -
✔✔Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold
✔✔Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one
and two family dwelling? - ✔✔Functional test per manufacturer's instructions
✔✔A person has sustained a burn from a portable heater. Which of the following should
not be done when treating the burn? - ✔✔Apply Ice
✔✔What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? -
✔✔Semiannually
✔✔When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall be installed using____
. - ✔✔EMT, IMC, RMC
✔✔Fixed temperature, non restorable spot type heat detectors must be replaced ____
years from initial installation, or have 2 detectors per 100 laboratory tested? - ✔✔15
years
✔✔Prior to installating fire alarm system cabling, it is noted that the area above a drop
ceiling does not have return air ducts. The whole space is used as an environmental air
return. What type of fire alarm cabling is best suited for this application? - ✔✔FPLP
✔✔When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the voltage should be
2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? - ✔✔2.3
✔✔According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible appliances shall be
tested upon A&B? - ✔✔Initial acceptance, Reacceptance
✔✔While conducting acceptance testing on audible notification, the sound pressure
level is measured at 12 db above the average ambient sound level in the building.
According to NFPA 72 the minimum sound level for audible notification appliances in
public mode shall be at last____ above the average ambient sound level? - ✔✔9 above
the average ambient sound level
✔✔Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? - ✔✔Chest pain, Difficulty
breathing
✔✔A fire alarm system strobe flashes at a rate of 1 flash every second. According to
NFPA 72, the minimum flash rate for a visible notification appliance shall not be less
than____ flash(es) per second? - ✔✔1 flash
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause
employee injury? - ✔✔Before initial use
✔✔Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and flat
ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat detectors shall have
a spacing of ____ feet between devices? - ✔✔50 feet
✔✔If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a listed
combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used ____ detectors shall be
required if installed according to the manufacturers published instructions? - ✔✔1
detector
✔✔Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? -
✔✔3 feet
✔✔Consider a waterflow detection device. Activation of the initiating device shall occur
within ____ seconds of waterflow at the initiating device when flow occurs which is
equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler with the smallest orifice size
installed in the system? - ✔✔90 seconds
✔✔The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PFLA or
Class____ transformer? - ✔✔3 transformer
✔✔Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of
a spot type smoke detector? - ✔✔Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the
manufacturer.
, ✔✔What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle, bone and joints? -
✔✔Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold
✔✔Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one
and two family dwelling? - ✔✔Functional test per manufacturer's instructions
✔✔A person has sustained a burn from a portable heater. Which of the following should
not be done when treating the burn? - ✔✔Apply Ice
✔✔What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? -
✔✔Semiannually
✔✔When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall be installed using____
. - ✔✔EMT, IMC, RMC
✔✔Fixed temperature, non restorable spot type heat detectors must be replaced ____
years from initial installation, or have 2 detectors per 100 laboratory tested? - ✔✔15
years
✔✔Prior to installating fire alarm system cabling, it is noted that the area above a drop
ceiling does not have return air ducts. The whole space is used as an environmental air
return. What type of fire alarm cabling is best suited for this application? - ✔✔FPLP
✔✔When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the voltage should be
2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? - ✔✔2.3
✔✔According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible appliances shall be
tested upon A&B? - ✔✔Initial acceptance, Reacceptance
✔✔While conducting acceptance testing on audible notification, the sound pressure
level is measured at 12 db above the average ambient sound level in the building.
According to NFPA 72 the minimum sound level for audible notification appliances in
public mode shall be at last____ above the average ambient sound level? - ✔✔9 above
the average ambient sound level
✔✔Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? - ✔✔Chest pain, Difficulty
breathing
✔✔A fire alarm system strobe flashes at a rate of 1 flash every second. According to
NFPA 72, the minimum flash rate for a visible notification appliance shall not be less
than____ flash(es) per second? - ✔✔1 flash
