Nicety level 1 Study Guide questions &
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When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal
shall indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔rises or falls over
3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1"
EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is
their equivalent resistance? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔150 ohms
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 50' maximum
spacing between detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be
needed to protect this room?
x = - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12
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According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot
type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Two detectors or more on
each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space
that is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed
for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions
single and multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings
shall be replaced every - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔10 years from the day-of
manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically
protected within_____of the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce
the audible emergency evacuation signal described in - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔ANSI S3.41
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According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must
be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling
mounted strobe - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered
by a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field
device on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire
alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby
followed by ___ of alarm. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be
___ in color. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Red
Answers ( Latest Exams 2025 )
When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank a signal
shall indicate if the water level _____________from the required level
(NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (j) (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔rises or falls over
3 inches
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed the location of the installed
appliance shall be determined by the requirements of _______.
(Nfpa 72 18.4.8.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the visible appliance
What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1"
EMT?
(Nec Annex C tables) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔26
Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1 = 300 Ohms, R2 = 300 Ohms. What is
their equivalent resistance? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔150 ohms
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 50' maximum
spacing between detectors. According to NFPA 72 how many detectors will be
needed to protect this room?
x = - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12
,Nicety level 1 Study Guide questions &
Answers ( Latest Exams 2025 )
According to NFPA 72 the minimum number of restorable fixed temperature spot
type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is?
(NFPA 72 14.4.4.5.1) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Two detectors or more on
each initiating device circuit
According to NFPA 72 how many spot type heat detectors are required for a space
that is 80' long and 55 floor wide with a smooth 10' ceiling? the detector is listed
for a maximum space between detectors of 30' - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔6
What color code requirement for a spot type heat detector rated at 200 ﾟ F -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔White (NFPA 72, Table 17.6.2.1)
Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturers published instructions
single and multiple stations smoke alarms installed in one and 2 family dwellings
shall be replaced every - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔10 years from the day-of
manufacture. (NFPA 72, 14.4.7.1)
Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔False (NEC 760.143)
Where non power limited wiring is installed exposed it must be mechanically
protected within_____of the finished floor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔7' ft
Fire-Warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce
the audible emergency evacuation signal described in - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔ANSI S3.41
, Nicety level 1 Study Guide questions &
Answers ( Latest Exams 2025 )
According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must
be mounted between ___ and ___ inches above the finished floor - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔80 & 96
If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ___ within ___ -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔in writing & within 24 hours
A 20 X 20' ft room with a 20'ft high ceiling requires at a minimum a ___ ceiling
mounted strobe - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔30 candela
According to NFPA 72, a 40 x 40'ft room or area with a 10'ft ceiling is best covered
by a ___ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔60
Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel (FACP) from the last field
device on the circuit might indicate a _____ circuit - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Class A
Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communication fire
alarm system shall be capable of operating for minimum of ___ of standby
followed by ___ of alarm. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔24 hrs & 15 mins
The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be
___ in color. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Red
