NICET 1 - Practice Fire Alarm Systems
Level I
According to NFPA 72, how often shall waterflow devices be tested? - answer Annually
A wall-mounted visible appliance is being installed in a protected premises that has a
height of 6.75 feet. In this application, what is the maximum distance from the ceiling
that the appliance may be mounted? - answer12 inches
For a Class B circuit, where is the end-of-line resistor located? - answer at the device
physically farthest from the panel
Click on the Exhibit button. Which one of the symbols shown represents a heat
detector? – answer C
On a peaked ceiling, projected beam-type smoke detectors must be installed within
which maximum distance from the peak? - answer3 feet
Which one of the following is a parallel circuit? - answer a single heat detector
According to OSHA, which electrical cord is safe to use? - answerone that is free of cuts
In a conventional fire alarm system, which component serves as a contact device that is
normally open? - answerhigh- or low-air pressure switch
Cables installed under a corrugated metal roof deck must be located at least which
minimum distance from the roof deck? - answer1 1/2 inches (1.50)
After the fire alarm system installation has been completed, at what interval should
system smoke detectors undergo functional testing, after the alarm contractor has
performed the acceptance test of the fire alarm system? - answer
Fire alarm cable will run exposed inside a building riser. Which three types of cable are
acceptable for this installation? (Choose three.) - answerCMP
Fasteners shall be driven into which material when working with conduit? - answer
Which tool is required for mounting conduit? - answerwire nuts
According to NFPA 70, a 3/4-inch EMT conduit is permitted to hold a maximum of how
many 14-AWG, THHN conductors? - answer84
Level I
According to NFPA 72, how often shall waterflow devices be tested? - answer Annually
A wall-mounted visible appliance is being installed in a protected premises that has a
height of 6.75 feet. In this application, what is the maximum distance from the ceiling
that the appliance may be mounted? - answer12 inches
For a Class B circuit, where is the end-of-line resistor located? - answer at the device
physically farthest from the panel
Click on the Exhibit button. Which one of the symbols shown represents a heat
detector? – answer C
On a peaked ceiling, projected beam-type smoke detectors must be installed within
which maximum distance from the peak? - answer3 feet
Which one of the following is a parallel circuit? - answer a single heat detector
According to OSHA, which electrical cord is safe to use? - answerone that is free of cuts
In a conventional fire alarm system, which component serves as a contact device that is
normally open? - answerhigh- or low-air pressure switch
Cables installed under a corrugated metal roof deck must be located at least which
minimum distance from the roof deck? - answer1 1/2 inches (1.50)
After the fire alarm system installation has been completed, at what interval should
system smoke detectors undergo functional testing, after the alarm contractor has
performed the acceptance test of the fire alarm system? - answer
Fire alarm cable will run exposed inside a building riser. Which three types of cable are
acceptable for this installation? (Choose three.) - answerCMP
Fasteners shall be driven into which material when working with conduit? - answer
Which tool is required for mounting conduit? - answerwire nuts
According to NFPA 70, a 3/4-inch EMT conduit is permitted to hold a maximum of how
many 14-AWG, THHN conductors? - answer84
