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NICET LEVEL 2 FIRE ALARMS ( 2026 /
2027 UPDATE) QS & AS| 100%
CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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 1 AWG 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 600 V 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 24 VDC 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. ANSI/UL 426 B. ANSI/UL 268 C. ANSI/UL 391 D. ANSI/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
