NICET Sample Exam

Consider a simple series circuit with a 24VDC power supply and a single 240 ohm resister. What is the current for this circuit.

.10 amps (24v/240ohm = .10 amp)

The delay from the operation of an initiation device to the automatic activation of a fire safety function shall not exceed?

10 seconds

Group A Use Group with an occupant load of ___ people, require voice evacuation systems.

1000

What is the maximum # of 14 AWG THHN conductors which can be installed in 1/2" EMT?

12

What is the maximum # of 18 AWG conductors which can be enclosed in a 4" x 4" x 1 1/4" square metal junction box?

12

Where partitions extend to within ___ of the ceilng height, the spaces separated by the partitions shall be considered as separate rooms.

15 percent

Public mode audible appliances shall have a sound level of ___db above the average ambient sound level.

15db

What is the minimum conductor size for NPLFA cable?

18 AWG solid or stranded

Secondary power for remote supervising station systems shall be capable of normal operation for ___ hours and then operate the system in alarm for ___ minutes?

24 / 5

For fire power limited cable what is the smallest multiconductor size and smallest single conductor size?

26 AWG multiconductor, 18 AWG single conductor

How far above the point of support is a ladder to extend when used to access the roof?

3 ft

PLFA cable is required to have a minimum insulation rating of?

300 V

Scaffolding and components shall be capable of supporting a weight of?

4 times the max intended load

What is the resistance of 1000 feet of 16 AWG uncoated copper conductor at 75C?

4.89 ohms

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within ___ feet of the doorway?

5'

Consider a Group M Use Group where the entire building is 1 story at the level of exit discharge. At what occupant load is a fire alarm system required?

500

Wall mounted visible appliances shall be installed such that the entire lens is ___ inches AFF and not more than ___ inches AFF.

80" / 96"

Consider a Group R-1 with 80 sleeping units. How many of the rooms shall be equipped with visible alarm notification appliances activated by both the in room smoke alarm and the building fire alarm system?

9

Activation of the initiating device shall occur within ___ of water flow at the alarm-initiating device.

90 seconds

What section of the IBC governs sprinkler system?

903

When NFPA 72 uses the word "Shall", what does this indicate?

A mandatory requirement

According to the IBC, which Use Groups which have required fire alarm systems shall utilize visible notification appliances?

ALL use groups require visible notification appliances

The fire alarm audible signal pattern used to notify building occupants of the need to evacuate shall be in accordance with?

ANSI S3.41

What is the alarm capability of a Class B circuit with a single open?

All detectors from the control to the open would have alarm capability

Duct smoke detectors are required to ___?

Be connected to the building fire alarm system

What is an acceptable substitute for FPLP cable?

CMP

Which of the following fire alarm systems require runner service?

Central Station

Air sampling network piping shall be conspicuously identified at?

Changes in direction, Each side of penetrations, Intervals not to exceed 20ft

Why is it important to cut installation conductors at the device and use separate incoming and outgoing conductors?

Circuit supervision

What is an acceptable power supply for a Power Limited Fire Alarm circuit?

Class 3 Transformer

When using your volt/ohm meter to measure resistance it is important to ___ in order to get an accurate reading.

Drop power to the circuit

When may dehydration occur?

During any season

How do you treat someone who has fainted?

Elevate their feet

What does an asterisk (*) designate in NFPA 72?

Explanatory information follows in Annex A

Fire power limited cabling used for runs between floors shall be of what type?

FPLR and FPLP

Whom may serve as a AHJ?

Fire Marshal, Insurance Inspector, Building Owner

How shall non restorable heat detectors be tested?

Functional test both electrically and mechanically

A facility that provides supervised and personal care on a 24 hour basis for more than 5 children 2 1/2 years of age or less shall be classified as ___?

Group I-2

Consider a circuit of 1000 feet (total) of coated 18 AWG FPL from a 24 VDC FACP to an initiating device, with a circuit amperage of 1 amp. At 75C, what voltage is present at the device?

I x R = Voltage Drop 1 A x 8.1 ohms 8.1 v 24 v - 8.1 ohms = 15.9 v

What type of conduit is acceptable for direct burial in concrete?

IMC, PVC, RMC

The disconnecting means for the fire alarm circuits shall be?

Identified in red, marked with "Fire Alarm Circuit"

Equipment constructed and installed in conformity with NFPA 72 shall be?

Listed

Protective devices / guards for fire alarm devices shall be?

Listed for use with the device

The following is true when a penetration has been made through a fire barrier.

Made so as not to substantially increase spread of fire or products of combustion, must be firestopped using approved methods, must maintain the fire resistance rating

What NFPA standard covers smoke detector requirements for HVAC units?

NFPA 90A

An initiating device which is destroyed as a result of operation is what type?

Nonrestorable

This is true concering a Group E classified building.

Occupant load of less than 50 does not require pull stations throughout

When should a tourniquet be applied to a bleeding wound?

Only as a last resort

What documentation shall be delivered upon final acceptance of the system?

Owners manual and installation instructions, Record copy of site specific software, Record drawings

When using your volt/ohm meter to measure current it is important to ___ in order to get an accurate reading.

Place the meter in series with the circuit

Which of the following is not a symptom of Heat Stroke?

Profuse sweating

A fire alarm system which serves contiguous or noncontiguous properties under one ownership is considered?

Proprietary system

Select the correct standby battery requirements for a Remote Station Fire Alarm System given the following: Standby load - .035 Amps Alarm load - 2.5 Amps

Requires 12AH standby

Radiant energy detectors shall be tested how frequently?

Semi annually

What is the required testing frequency for a waterflow device?

Semi annually

All fire alarm system wiring shall be___.

Supported by the permanent building structure

Maintenance, testing and inspection records shall be maintained for how long?

Until the next test and 1 year thereafter

When are hard hats required on the job?

When there is a potential for injury from falling objects

When installing detectors on peaked ceilings, a row of detectors shall be located?

Within 3 feet of the peak

When using a grounded power tool you find an available extension cord (2 wire). What should you do?

You may not use an ungrounded 2 wire extension cord