NICET SOILS LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE
◉ rises or falls over 3 inches (NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4).
Answer: When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a
pressure tank a signal shall indicate if the water level
_____________from the required level
◉ the visible appliance (Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1). Answer: If combination
audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of
◉ 26 (Nec Annex C tables). Answer: What is the maximum number
of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT
◉ 150 Ohms. Answer: Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 =
300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance?
◉ 12. Answer: A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high
ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type heat detector has been selected
that is listed for a 30' maximum spacing between detectors. According
to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this room?
ANSWERS 2026/2027 UPDATED STUDY
GUIDE
◉ rises or falls over 3 inches (NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4).
Answer: When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a
pressure tank a signal shall indicate if the water level
_____________from the required level
◉ the visible appliance (Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1). Answer: If combination
audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of
◉ 26 (Nec Annex C tables). Answer: What is the maximum number
of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1" EMT
◉ 150 Ohms. Answer: Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 =
300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance?
◉ 12. Answer: A Room is 200' long and 150' wide and the 8' high
ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot type heat detector has been selected
that is listed for a 30' maximum spacing between detectors. According
to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be needed to protect this room?
