NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Systems Exam Question And Answers Already Passed

The operable part of a manually actuated alarm initiating device shall be not less than ____ inches AFF. <<Ans>> 42 inches Consider the use of grounding electrodes. Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less than____ feet in length? <<Ans>> 8 feet Smoke detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than ____ inches from an air supply diffuser or return air opening? <<Ans>> 36 inches Consider the use of visible notification appliances. Wall mounted appliances shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than ____ inches above the finished floor? <<Ans>> 80 inches How many 16 gauge conductors are permitted in a 4 x 1 1/2 inches square box? <<Ans>> 12 Wall mounted audible appliances shall have their tops above the finished floors at heights of not less than ____ inches and below the finished ceilings at distances of not less than 6 inches? <<Ans>> 90 inches A minimum ____ db ambient sound level with a 6 hour exposure time requires hearing protection? <<Ans>> 92 db Spot type heat sensing fire detectors shall be located on the ceiling not less than ____ inches from the sidewall. <<Ans>> 4 inches While operating an aerial lift, the use of a body harnes and ____ is not required? <<Ans>> Stabilizer Hook, Grounding Pole, Insulation Mat Spot type smoke detectors shall be located on the ceiling or, if on a sidewall, between the ceiling and ____ inches down from the ceiling to the top of the detector. <<Ans>> 12 inches The distance between spot type heat detectors shall not exceed their listed spacing, and there shall be detectors within a distance of ____ the listed spacing, measured at right angles from the walls? <<Ans>> One Half Where partitions extend to within ____ percent of the ceiling height, the spaces separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms? <<Ans>> 15 percent Consider 1,000 feet total of 18 gauge soild coated copper at 167o Fahrenheit. The resistance of this conductor is ____ ohm? <<Ans>> 8.08 ohm Consider the installation of heat detectors on a ceiling with beams. A ceiling shall be treated as a smooth ceiling if the beams project no more than____ inches below the ceiling? <<Ans>> 4 inches Which of the following conductor types is an acceptable substitute for FPLR? <<Ans>> FPLP, CMP Consider the use of PLFA fire alarm cable. The size of conductors in multiconductor cable shall not be smaller than____ AWG? <<Ans>> 26 AWG You are using a power tool that has a 3 prong (grounded) plug. The only outlets available are 2 prong (non grounded). What can be done? <<Ans>> Locate a 3 prong plug or used a tool with a 2 prong plug. The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PLFA or Class ____ transformer? <<Ans>> Class 3 transformer Which of the following is a symptom of heat stroke? <<Ans>> Red skin, Elevated Body Temperature, Rapid, Weak pulse The maximum number of 14 AWG, RHH conductors permitted in 1/2 inch EMT is ____? <<Ans>> 4 The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ____ feet? <<Ans>> 30 feet A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load. <<Ans>> 3.3 times Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within ___ feet. of the peak, measured horizontally? <<Ans>> 3 feet Ladders must be inspected____ to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> 90 seconds The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PFLA or Class____ transformer? <<Ans>> 3 transformer Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of a spot type smoke detector? <<Ans>> Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the manufacturer. What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle, bone and joints? <<Ans>> Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one and two family dwelling? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> Apply Ice What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? <<Ans>> Semiannually When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall be installed using____ . <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> 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? <<Ans>> FPLP When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the voltage should be 2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? <<Ans>> 2.3 According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible appliances shall be tested upon A&B? <<Ans>> Initial acceptance, Reacceptance