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NICET LEVEL 2 FIRE ALARMS
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When ascending or descending a metal ladder, the climber must A. count the steps B. look down C. face the ladder D. non of the above correct answer C Multiconductor non-power-limited fire alarm circuit cables, Types NPLFP< NPLFR, and NPLF, shall not be installed in ducts correct answer Exposed A fire /burglar alarm system was installed as a combination household fire alarm system. Which of the following statements is true: A. The fire alarm signal shall take precedence over the burglar alarm signal. B. The fire alarm signal and the burglar alarm signals shall be distinctive. C. A common-sounding appliance can be used if the sounds are distinctive for both signals. D. All of the above correct answer D According to the IBC, all valves controlling the water-flow switch for an automatic sprinkler system shall correct answer be electrically supervised Fuses for NPFLA and larger shall be provided with the conductor ampacity without applying ampacity correction or adjustment factors correct answer 14 AWG
The waterflow switches shall have time-delay in a sprinklered elevator hoist way correct answer No A carbon monoxide (CO) detector signal takes precedence over: A. Trouble signals B. Supervisory signals C. Both Trouble and Supervisory signals D. Alarm Signals correct answer C In terms of sprinkler, waterflow alarm-initiating devices, activation of the initiating device shall occur within ____________ seconds. correct answer 90 seconds Which type of detector is most suitable for protecting large open areas like a gym? correct answer Projected Beam If you are to install a new messenger supported wire in an area, you may do all of the following except? A. Use a factory-assembled aerial cable. B. Use a messenger wire with field installed lashing material for conductor support. C. Use a messenger wire with wings and saddles for conductor support. D. Attach to a pre-existing messenger wire if it is carrying the same type system cabling. correct answer D According to NFPA 72, a household fire alarm system is required which of the following? A. Smoke detection circuits shall not be required to lock in. B. Reset switches must latch. C. NAC's are not required to be monitored. D. All of the above. correct answer A Visual appliances are required in an area if the average ambient sound level is greater than a level of what? correct answer 105 dBa Equipment must be engineered and tested to operate properly at of its nameplate voltage. correct answer 85%
Some smoke detectors have a provision for a field adjustment of sensitivity and they are required to have an adjustment range of not less than per foot of obscuration. correct answer 0.6% What is the maximum size grounding conductor allowed for a CATV installation? correct answer 6 AWG During the testing of manual fire alarm boxes, you observe the manual fire alarm boxes have protective covers that emit a local alarm signal. According to the IBC, protective covers with local alarm signalling requires? AHJ approval Opaque covers UL 864 listing Protection from unauthorized use correct answer AHJ approval Which of the following terms best describes the following phrase; an electrical circuit that is used to energize signalling equipment.? remote control circuit signalling circuit lead circuit primary circuit correct answer signalling circuit What is the minimum mounting height for an audible notification appliance? correct answer 90" Which of the following is not an initiating device? Electromechanical releasing device McCulloh transmitter Water level switch Smoke detector correct answer McCulloh transmitter
A Group B Ambulatory care facility shall be provided with an electronically supervised installed within the ambulatory care facility and in public use areas outside tenant spaces? Automatic smoke detection system Automatic sprinkler system Manual fire alarm system Notification appliances correct answer Automatic Smoke Detection System Which of the following descriptions would NOT be considered a qualified system designer? A. A person who is certified by a state authority. B. A person who is certified by an internationally recognized certification organization. C. A person who is factory trained and certified for fire alarm system design. D. A person or organization who is approved by the AHJ to design fire alarm systems. correct answer B If you try to drive a grounding rod and you hit solid rock, you are permitted to bury the grounding rod in a trench that is at LEAST deep. correct answer 30" When a raceway is run from the interior to the exterior of a building, the raceway shall. A. be rigid metal conduit (RMC) B. be rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) C. be sealed with an approved material D. have an explosion-proof seal correct answer C When installing smoke detectors in rooms with HVAC diffusers, how far are the detectors required to be away from the venting? correct answer 3 feet Unless otherwise identified, conductors of sizes 14 AWG through 1AWG shall be rated at correct answer 60 degrees C
True/False: Class X is redundant? correct answer True After a loss of primary power, textual visible appliances shall have sufficient secondary power to operate for a minimum of of continuous display time during an emergency event. correct answer 2 hours Combination manual fire alarm boxes and shall be permitted? A. horn/strobes B. smoke detectors C. guard's signalling stations D. none of the above correct answer C For Groups A-1, A-3, A- 4 an automatic sprinkler system is required if fire area is greater than sq ft correct answer 12,000 sq ft For Group A- 2 an automatic sprinkler system is required if fire area is greater than sq ft correct answer 5,000 sq ft For Groups A-1, A-2, A- 3 an automatic sprinkler system is required if occupancy is greater than ____________ people correct answer 300 For Groups S-1, sprinklers are required in areas greater than sq ft correct answer 12,000 sq ft For Groups S- 1 that houses commercial motor vehicles sprinklers are required in areas greater than sq ft correct answer 5,000 sq ft According to the IBC, the location and accessibility of the fire command centre shall be approved by the correct answer Fire Chief When an evacuation message is to be issued, what shall precede and follow the message? correct answer A tone with a MINIMUM of 2 cycles Sleeping areas shall have a sound level of at least dB above the average ambient sound level. correct answer 15 dB
Lights used for fire alarm signalling only or to signal the intent for complete evacuation shall be or correct answer Clear or Nominal White Visual Notification Devices shall not exceed cd? correct answer 1,000 cd All software and firmware that pertain to the FACP of a protected premises fire alarm system shall be protected from. A. unauthorized access B. inadvertent changes C. unauthorized changes D. none of the above correct answer C Smoke detectors used to recall the elevator for fire fighters' service shall a. be connected to the building fire alarm system b. be rated for elevator recall service c. be approved by the AHJ d. non of the above correct answer A According to the IBC, Group I- 3 occupancies shall be equipped with a manual fire alarm system and automatic smoke detection system installed for correct answer Alerting Staff Emergency control function interface devices shall be located within of the element controlling the emergency control function. correct answer 3 ft Where fire pumps are required to be monitored and a building fire alarm system is installed, a pump running signal shall be permitted to be a or signal. correct answer Supervisory or Alarm Where fire pumps are required to be monitored and a building fire alarm system is installed, signals other than pump running shall be supervisory signals. correct answer Supervisory
B. a colour where identification will be problematic C. rated over 600V D. fastened with staples, hung from nails, or suspended by wire correct answer D Storage batteries shall be located so that the equipment, including overcurrent devices, is not a. made inaccessible by the closer of the cover b. be located separate from the fire alarm control panel c. adversely affected by battery gases d. hidden from view correct answer C Grounding electrodes of pipe or conduit shall not be smaller than inch. correct answer 3/4" At least one lifesaving skiff shall be immediately available at locations where employees are working over or adjacent to correct answer Water The unit of measurement for electrical current is correct answer Amps Carbon monoxide signals shall take precedence over correct answer Trouble and Supervisory signals Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of pounds correct answer 5,400 lbs Smoking shall be prohibited at or in the vicinity of operations which constitute a fire hazard, and shall be conspicuously posted: a. "No Smoking" b. "No Smoking or Open Flame." c. "No Open Flames" d. "No Smoking Allowed" correct answer B Circuit Integrity (CI) cables shall only be permitted to be installed
a. for portable fire alarm systems only b. in ducts and plenums c. if acceptable by the AHJ d. in a raceway where specifically listed and marked as part of an electrical circuit protective system correct answer D When an addition is made to a fire alarm system after the initial installation, the addition shall be recorded on a revised version of the original completion documents. The revised record of completion document shall include a. the revision date b. the company information who made the additions c. the contractor's information which made the additions d. the location of the original document correct answer A The use of electric cords for hoisting or lowering tools shall a. be permitted b. be used by a certified operator c. not be permitted d. none of the above correct answer C The record of completion documentation shall be completed by the a. contractor who installed the system b. the owner of the system c. the AHJ d. the monitoring company servicing the system correct answer A A circuit is powered by a 24VDC battery. The resistance of the circuit is 24 Ohms. What is the current flow? correct answer 1 amp Type power-limited fire alarm cable shall be listed as being suitable for general-purpose fire alarm use, with the exception of risers, ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air, and shall also be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire. correct answer FPL
c. indicates a requirement d. indicates a recommendation correct answer Battery charging installations shall be located in areas designated a. and marked b. by the owner of the building c. and access controlled d. for that purpose correct answer D The two types of electrical current used are and correct answer AC/DC PLFA cables shall be installed in where passing through a floor or wall to a height of 7 feet above the floor. a. metal raceways b. rigid non-metallic conduit c. rigid metallic conduit d. a or b correct answer D A room measures 50' wide x 100' long and is 9' tall. What is the minimum number of heat detectors with a listed spacing of 50' that are needed? correct answer 2 Line-type heat detectors shall be located - not more than 20 inches from the ceiling. a. on the sidewalls b. on the ceiling c. a or b d. none of the above correct answer C Line-type heat detectors should be located on the ceiling or sidewall not more than inches from the ceiling? correct answer 20 inches A parallel circuit has a total circuit current of 10 amps and 20 Ohms. What is the applied circuit voltage? correct answer 200 volts
Where doors or gates open directly on a stairway, a platform shall be provided, and the swing of the door shall not reduce the effective width of the platform to less than inches? correct answer 20 inches Replace lead-acid type batteries in accordance with the recommendations of the alarm equipment manufacturer or when the recharged battery voltage or current falls a. below 75% b. below 50% c. below 25% d. below the manufacturer's recommendations correct answer D Stairs shall be installed between and deg from horizontal? correct answer 30 and 50 deg For a question such as: "What is the max amount of 10 AWG THHN conductors that can be installed in 1" EMT?" What area of the NEC would you look? correct answer Annex C The minimum branch-circuit conductor size shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served after the application of a. the maximum load b. all de-rating values c. 125% of the load d. any adjustment or correction factors correct answer D Where subject to mechanical damage, an initiating device shall a. not be installed b. be a smoke or heat detector c. be accessible d. be protected correct answer D
The accessible portion of abandoned fire alarm cables shall be removed. Where cables are identified for future use with a tag, the tag shall be a. painted blue b. clearly labelled c. of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved d. permanent correct answer C Spaces beneath raised floors and above suspended ceilings shall be treated as for smoke detector spacing purposes a. separate rooms b. separate zones c. fire rated enclosures d. fire zones correct answer A Portable electric lighting used in wet and/or other conductive locations, as for example, drums, tanks, and vessels, shall be operated at a. 50 volts b. 120 volts or less c. 24 volts or less d. 12 volts or less correct answer D Fire alarm circuits shall be identified at terminal and junction locations in a manner that helps to a. identify it b. prevent unintentional signals on fire alarm system circuit(s) during testing and servicing of other systems c. prevent other trades from tampering with fire alarm circuits d. all of the above correct answer B The pressure supervisory signal-initiating device for the dry pipe sprinkler system indicates both high- and low pressure conditions. The off-normal signal shall be initiated when the pressure increases or decreases by psi correct answer 10 psi Software and firmware within the fire alarm control system that interfaces to other required software or firmware shall be a. approved
b. functionally compatible c. upgraded immediately d. locked correct answer B An overcurrent protection device of suitable-carrying capacity that is capable of interrupting the maximum short-circuit current to which it can be subject shall be provided in each a. branch circuit conductor b. ungrounded conductor c. grounded conductor d. fire alarm circuit conductor correct answer B What is a permitted method of connection of grounding and bonding equipment? A. Wire nut B. Connections that are part of a listed assembly C. Pipe clamp D. Gel filled bonding fasteners correct answer B The secondary power supply capacity required shall include all power supply loads that are not automatically disconnected upon transfer to the secondary power supply. True False correct answer True When installing ember detectors which of the following is not a required spacing consideration? A. Actual distance between the potential fire and the detector B. Type of fuel at the location C. The size of the ember D. Flame size correct answer D What is the max number of supervisory initiating devices allowed on a single initiating device circuit? A. 10 B. 20
D. Alarm, supervisory, hold-up, trouble. E. Hold-up alarms are not allowed to be combined with a fire alarm system. correct answer B Electrical wiring installed is/are considered to be installed in a damp location. A. under canopies or roofed open porches B. underground C. outside D. none of these apply correct answer A Fire alarm equipment must be designed and tested so that it is capable of performing at nameplate input voltage. 80% 75% 110% 115% correct answer 110%
- Abandoned fiber optic cables must be removed unless? A. There is a service coil B. Cable has connectors attached C. Tagged for future D. Labeled: Do Not Remove correct answer C According to the IBC, activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible signal at a constantly attended location? Alarm Trouble Supervisory HVAC correct answer Supervisory Continuous load is a load on a circuit where the maximum current is expected to be continuous for a minimum of A. two hours or more B. three hours or more C. four hours or more D. six hours or more correct answer B
What size copper bonding jumper must he connected between the communications grounding electrode and power grounding electrode system? 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG correct answer 6 AWG Initiating, notification, and signalling line circuits will be designated by , depending upon the circuit's capability to continue to operate during a specified fault condition. Type Class Style Design correct answer Class Smoke alarms and smoke detectors are designed to detect abnormal quantities of smoke or fire signatures. They must operate in normal environmental conditions and comply which applicable standard? A. I/UL 426 B. I/UL 268 C. I/UL 391 D. I/UL 425 correct answer B The interior of enclosures or raceways installed underground shall be considered to be a. wet location damp location moist location dry location correct answer Wet location Fire alarm systems are required to be installed, tested, and maintained per the. A. Authority Having Jurisdiction B. Engineered Drawings C. Building Owner D. Manufacturer's Instructions correct answer D
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