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NICET (Level 2)- Fire Alarm Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for
units over ________ cfm
Correct Answer
2000 cfm
Question 2
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the
supply for units over __________ cfm
Correct Answer
15000
Question 3
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the
DACR shall be tested with what frequency?
Correct Answer
4 hours
Question 4
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v
Correct Answer
600v
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Question 5
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v
Correct Answer
300v
Question 6
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B
Correct Answer
d
Question 7
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________.
Correct Answer
AHJ
Question 8
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise
residential apartment building be inspected?
Correct Answer
Semniannually
Question 9
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in
sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall
not be restored at any valve position except _____________?
Correct Answer
Normal
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Question 10
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must
be less than _____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center?
Correct Answer
12 in; 8 ft
Question 11
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke
detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only
Correct Answer
b
Question 12
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall
initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b
Correct Answer
d
Question 13
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
d
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Question 14
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the
________________
Correct Answer
Master Control Unit
Question 15
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the
elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________
temp rating and shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head.
Correct Answer
lower; 24 in
Question 16
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
Correct Answer
Group B
Question 17
What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?
Correct Answer
Group E
Question 18
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?
Correct Answer
Group B
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NICET (Level 2)- Fire Alarm Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
The International Mechanical Code requires a duct smoke detector in the return for
units over ________ cfm
Correct Answer
2000 cfm
Question 2
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires a duct smoke detector in the
supply for units over __________ cfm
Correct Answer
15000
Question 3
Digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACT) which use call forwarding to the
DACR shall be tested with what frequency?
Correct Answer
4 hours
Question 4
NPLFA cables shall be insulated to __________ v
Correct Answer
600v
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Question 5
PLFA cables shall be insulated to _______ v
Correct Answer
300v
Question 6
For sprinkler systems what type of signal is a fire pump running?
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. A and B
Correct Answer
d
Question 7
A positive alarm sequence requires the approval of the ___________.
Correct Answer
AHJ
Question 8
How often shall a remote annunciator used at the main entrance of a low-rise
residential apartment building be inspected?
Correct Answer
Semniannually
Question 9
According to NFPA 72, the off-normal signal of a tamper switch control valve used in
sprinkler piping that is required for pressure-actuated water flow alarm switch, shall
not be restored at any valve position except _____________?
Correct Answer
Normal
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Question 10
When installing a heat-sensing fire detector on the bottom of a beam, the beam must
be less than _____________ inches in depth and _____________ feet on center?
Correct Answer
12 in; 8 ft
Question 11
Where a door is released to provide a 2-hour fire rating directly from the smoke
detector, the detector shall be ______________
a. mounted as close as possible to the door being released
b. listed for door releasing service
c. identified for door releasing service
d. of the photoelectric type only
Correct Answer
b
Question 12
According to NFPA, smoke detectors installed in the ducts of HVAC systems shall
initiate:
a. alarm
b. supervisory
c. trouble
d. a or b
Correct Answer
d
Question 13
According to the IBC, shop drawings shall include:
a. floor plan that indicates the use of all rooms
b. annunciators
c. voltage drop calculations
d. all of the above
Correct Answer
d
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Question 14
The location of remotely located power supplies shall be identified at the
________________
Correct Answer
Master Control Unit
Question 15
Heat detectors will be installed in an elevator hoistway to shut down power to the
elevator prior to sprinkler activation. The heat detectors need to have a _______________
temp rating and shall be located ______________ in from the sprinkler head.
Correct Answer
lower; 24 in
Question 16
A local community college is what type of occupancy classification?
Correct Answer
Group B
Question 17
What type of occupancy group for a school below the 12th grade?
Correct Answer
Group E
Question 18
What type of occupancy group for a school above the 12th grade?
Correct Answer
Group B
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