NICET 1

A series circuit has two resistors with values of R1 = 300 Ohms and R2 = 200 Ohms. Calculate the total current of the circuit when 24vdc is applied to the circuit. a. 0.048A b. 0.48A c. 4.8A d. 48A

a. 0.048A 300+200=500 24/500=0.048

According NFPA 72, testing records of the fire alarm system shall be kept until the next test and ______ thereafter. a. 1 Year b. 2 Years c. 3 Years d. 5 Years

a. 1 Year

A sloping ceiling is a ceiling that has a slop of more than _______. a. 1 in 8 b. 1 in 7 c. 1 in 6 d. None of the above

a. 1 in 8

The maximum travel distance to the nearest manual fire alarm box shall not exceed _____, measured horizontally on the same floor. a. 200 feet b. 300 feet c. 350 feet d. 400 feet

a. 200 feet

The secondary power supply for supervising station shall be capable of supporting operations for a minimum of _______. a. 24 Hours b. 12 Hours c. 2 Days d. 4 Days

a. 24 Hours

What is the maximum number of 12 gauge THHN wires that can be installed in 1-inch EMT? a. 26 b. 35 c. 19 d. 32

a. 26

When heat detectors are installed on a peaked ceiling, a row of detectors shall be located within _____ of the peak of the ceiling. a. 3 feet b. 4 feet c. 5 feet d. 6 feet

a. 3 feet

A 20 foot by 20 foot room with 20 foot high ceiling requires at a minimum a _____ ceiling mounted strobe. a. 30 cd b. 45 cd c. 55cd d. 60cd

a. 30 cd

A ceiling shall be treated as a smooth ceiling if the beams project no more than _____ below the ceiling. a. 4 inches b. 5 inches c. 6 inches d. 8 inches

a. 4 inches

According to NFPA 72, a 40 foot by 40 foot room or area with a 10 foot ceiling is best covered by a __ cd visible notification appliance, centered on one wall. a. 60 b. 75 c. 94 d. 110

a. 60

Where non-power wiring is installed exposed, it must be mechanically protected within ___ of the finished floor. a. 7 feet b. 8 feet c. 9 feet d. none of the above

a. 7 feet

What is the color code of a spot type heat detector that has a maximum temperature rating of 294 degrees Fahrenheit? a. Blue b. Red c. White d. Green

a. Blue

Conductors returning to the fire alarm control panel from the last field device on the circuit might indicate a ____ circuit. a. Class A b. Class B c. Class 1 d. Class 3

a. Class A

Which of the following is true about a DC series circuit? a. Current only flows in one direction b. Voltage across each element in the circuit is equal c. The total current flow of the circuit is equal to the sum of the current flow through each element. d. Current flows in multiple directions.

a. Current only flows in one direction

How should fixed-temperature, non-restorable line type heat detectors be tested? a. Do not perform heat test. Test functionally mechanically and electrically b. Test prescribed to manufactures method c. Verify correct operation by removal of the fusible link d. Perform heat test with a listed and labeled heat source.

a. Do not perform heat test. Test functionally mechanically and electrically

Fire alarm cables installed in ducts used for environmental air shall be type _________. a. FPLP b. FPLR c. NPLFR d. FPL

a. FPLP

Batteries shall be marked with the ______. a. Month/year of manufacture b. Month/year of installation c. Day/year of manufacture d. Day/year of installation

a. Month/year of manufacture

Where a spot type smoke detector is installed during construction, it shall ______. a. Not be operational, and protected from construction debris, dust, dirt, and damage. b. Be operational, and protected from construction debris dust and damage. c. Be cleaned after construction is completed. d. You cannot install a smoke detector till after construction has finished.

a. Not be operational, and protected from construction debris, dust, dirt, and damage.

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be ______ in color. a. Red b. Green c. Blue d. Black

a. Red

The fire alarm system primary power branch circuit disconnecting means must be ___ in color. a. Red b. Blue c. Green d. Color is chosen by the manufacturer of the system

a. Red

When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressure tank, a signal shall indicate if the water level ___________ from the required level. a. Rises or falls 3 inches b. Rises over 4 inches c. Rises over 12 inches d. Rises or falls over 12 inches

a. Rises or falls 3 inches

PFLA cables shall be permitted to be installed together with class 1, NFPLA, and medium power network powered broadband communications circuits where _______. a. The cables are separated by a barrier b. The cables are labeled with at least 600v c. The cables are for fire alarms system use only d. None of the above

a. The cables are separated by a barrier

If a fire alarm system requires software, who should receive a copy of the software? a. The system owner b. The AHJ c. The fire department d. The monitoring company

a. The system owner

A diode's function is _________. a. To only allow current to flow in one direction b. Similar to a resistor c. To divide the current in a circuit d. Similar to an AC voltage source

a. To only allow current to flow in one direction

An abnormal condition in a system due to a fault is known as _______. a. Trouble Condition b. Alarm Condition c. Pre-Alarm Condition d. Abnormal Condition.

a. Trouble Condition

Strobe lights are to be installed in a 25 foot wide hallway. According to NFPA 72, what are the requirements for spacing the strobe lights in the hallway? a. Use the spacing requirements for rooms. b. Use the spacing requirements for hallways. c. Use the spacing requirements according to the contractor. d. The NFPA does not allow strobe lights for the size hallway.

a. Use the spacing requirements for rooms.

What is the color code requirement for a spot-type heat detector rated at 200 degrees Fahrenheit? a. White b. Blue c. Red d. Green

a. White

A fixed-temperature, non restorable spot type heat detector shall be tested __________ from initial installation. a. after 15 years b. after 5 years c. after 10 years d. after 1 year

a. after 15 years

Service personnel shall be qualified and ______. a. experienced b. certified c. licensed d. bonded

a. experienced

The fire alarm circuit disconnect shall be permitted to be secured in the ____ position. a. on b. off c. middle d. down

a. on

The secondary power supply for protected premises shall automatically provide power within _____ seconds when the primary power fails. a. 5 b. 10 c. 60 d. 90

b. 10

Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer's published instructions, single and multiple-station smoke alarms installed in one and two-family dwellings shall be replaced every? a. 10 years from the date of installation b. 10 years from the date of manufacture c. 5 years from the date of installation d. 5 years from the date of manufacture

b. 10 years from the date of manufacture

A circuit contains three resistors in parallel. There values are R1= 300 Ohms, R2= 300 Ohms, and R3= 300 Ohms. What is the total resistance of the circuit? a. 900 Ohms b. 100 Ohms c. 300 Ohms d. 150 Ohms

b. 100 Ohms

A heat detector with a listed spacing of 50 feet will be installed. What spacing shall be used for a 20 foot ceiling that is smooth and flat? a. 29 feet b. 32 feet c. 35.2 feet d. 40 feet

b. 32 feet

Calculate the DC wire resistance of 500 feet of #AWG coated, copper solid wire. a. 8.08 Ohms b. 4.04 Ohms c. 8.45 Ohms d. 4.23 Ohms

b. 4.04 Ohms

Which of the following fire alarm circuits does not include a redundant path? a. Class A b. Class B c. Class X d. All of the above

b. Class B

Inspection, testing, or maintenance of the fire alarm system shall be permitted to be done by the building or system owner or a person or organization other than the building or system owner if ______ a. Authorized by the AHJ b. Conducted under a written contract c. Accepted by the local fire department d. The organization is licensed to install fire alarm equipment

b. Conducted under a written contract

Fire alarm cables are permitted to be strapped to conduit to support the cable. a. True b. False c. Only when the cable is within a dropped ceiling d. Only if conduit is at least 1-inch

b. False

If the operation of a device circuit, fire alarm control unit function, or special hazard system interface is simulated during a test, what should the noted on the inspection record? a. A simulation test cannot be done! b. It should be noted on the test form that the operation was simulated. c. You must notify the AHJ in writing within 24 hours. d. Notify the system owner in writing within 12 hours.

b. It should be noted on the test form that the operation was simulated.

The four basic shapes of electrical boxes are square, rectangle, round, and _____. a. Oval b. Octagonal c. Ellipse d. Diamond

b. Octagonal

Under what condition are heat detectors permitted to be installed on the bottom of the beams? a. Where beams are less than 12 in. in depth and less than 6 ft on center. b. Where beams are less than 12 in. in depth and less than 8 ft on center. c. Where beams are less than 12 in. in depth and less than 10 ft on center. d. Under no condition.

b. Where beams are less than 12 in. in depth and less than 8 ft on center.

PLFA conductors shall be solid or stranded ______. a. aluminum b. copper c. copper or aluminum d. 14 AWG

b. copper

Who is responsible for maintaining Personal Protective Equipment? a. the employer b. the employee c. OSHA d. the safety director

b. the employee

Smoke detectors shall not be installed if ______. a. the temperature is below 40 degrees F b. the temperature is above 100 degrees F c. the relative humidity is above 85% d. none of the above

b. the temperature is above 100 degrees F

If combination audible/visible appliances are installed, the location of the installed appliance shall be determined by the requirements of a. the audible appliance b. the visible appliance c. the NEC d. the AHJ

b. the visible appliance

A horn was installed to provide notification for a sleeping area. According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum sound level, in d8, allowed above average ambient sound level? a. 5 d8 b. 10 d8 c. 15 d8 d. 20d8

c. 15 d8

Two resistors are connected in parallel. R1= 300 Ohms, R2= 300 Ohms. What is their equivalent resistance? a. 600 Ohms b. 300 Ohms c. 150 Ohms d. 100 Ohms

c. 150 Ohms 300Ohms/2

Single PLFA conductors shall not be smaller than ______ AWG. a. 22 b. 20 c. 18 d. 14

c. 18

Transformers or other devices on the supply side of the PLFA power source shall be protected by an overcurrent device rated at no more than _________ amperes. a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30

c. 20

Heat detectors should be selected to operate at least _____ degrees F above the maximum expected ambient temperature at the ceiling of the protected space. a. 10 degrees b. 15 degrees c. 20 degrees d. 25 degrees

c. 20 degrees

Sampling system piping shall be conspicuously identified as "SMOKE DETECTOR SAMPLING TUBE-DO NOT DISTURB", at intervals on piping that provide visibility within the space, but not greater than ______. a. The length of the sampling system piping. b. 15 feet c. 20 feet d. 30 feet

c. 20 feet

Two resistors are connected in parallel. One resistor is 500 Ohms and the other resistor is 500 Ohms. What is their total resistance? a. 1,000 Ohms b. 500 Ohms c. 250 Ohms d. 750 Ohms

c. 250 Ohms

What is the maximum amount of #18 AWG copper conductors permitted in a 4 and 11/16 X 2 and 1/8 square metal box? a. 20 b. 25 c. 28 d. 30

c. 28

PFLA cables shall have a voltage rating of not less than ______. a. 120 volts b. 240 volts c. 300 volts d. 600 volts

c. 300 volts

What is the value of a resistor with the following color bands: Yellow, Violet, Red, Gold? a. 47 Ohms b. 470 Ohms c. 4,700 Ohms d. 47,000 Ohms

c. 4,700 Ohms

A 200 Ohm resistor draws 2 amperes of current when connected to a power source. What is the voltage applied to the resistor? a. 200 volts b. 300 volts c. 400 volts d. 500 volts

c. 400 volts

What is the maximum number of 12 AWG THHN conductors that can be installed in 1 inch EMT? a. 16 b. 26 c. 45 d. 50

c. 45

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within ______ of the exit doorway. a. 4 feet b. 4 feet, on the outside of the doorway c. 5 feet d. 5 feet, on the inside of the doorway.

c. 5 feet

NFPLA circuit overcurrent protection shall not exceed ______ amperes for 18 AWG conductors and ______ amperes for 16 AWG. a. 7, 9 b. 5, 10 c. 7, 10 d. 15, 20

c. 7, 10

The fire alarm service provider shall report to the AHJ any fire alarm system that is out of service for more than ______. a. 1 hour b. 5 hours c. 8 hours d. 24 hours

c. 8 hours

According to NFPA 72, visible notification appliance for non-sleeping areas must be mounted between __ and __ inches above the finished floor. a. 75/90 b. 80/90 c. 80/96 d. 82/96

c. 80/96

A horn will be installed in the hallway of a holiday inn. According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum mounting height above the finished floor? a. 86 in. b. 88 in. c. 90 in. d. 96 in.

c. 90 in.

Fire-warning equipment to be installed in residential occupancies shall produce the audible emergency evacuation signal described in a. NFPA 101 b. NFPA 70 c. ANSI S3.41 d. OSHA

c. ANSI S3.41

Duct type smoke detectors shall be tested ________. a. Monthly b. Semiannually c. Annually d. According to AHJ

c. Annually

How often shall duct type smoke detectors be functionally tested? a. Monthly b. Semiannually c. Annually d. Weekly

c. Annually

Strobe lights shall be visibly inspected by____. a. Confirming that the appliance is not physically damaged. b. Confirming that the candela rating marking agrees with the NFPA 72. c. Confirming that the candela rating marking agrees with approved drawings. d. Confirming that the AHJ has approved its location.

c. Confirming that the candela rating marking agrees with approved drawings.

After a fire alarm system is installed, where should the record documentation be stored? a. At the local fire department b. At any location c. In a document cabinet at the protected premises. d. At an offsite location owned by the building owner.

c. In a document cabinet at the protected premises.

Class X circuits using physical conductors shall be installed such that the outgoing and return conductors, exiting rom and returning to the control unit, are _______. a. Rated for 300 volts. b. Ran together within the same raceway or cable. c. Routed separately d. Protected in a raceway.

c. Routed separately

A ceiling mount horn/strobe light was selected to be installed on a 40 foot high ceiling. Which mounting method best matches NFPA 72 requirements? a. Mount horn/strobe light on the 40 foot ceiling. b. Suspend horn/strobe light at or below 35 feet. c. Suspend horn/strobe light at or below 30 feet. d. Suspend horn/strobe light at or below 20 feet.

c. Suspend horn/strobe light at or below 30 feet.

Who is responsible for storing and maintaining test records of the fire alarm system? a. The AHJ b. The contractor who installed the fire alarm system c. The owner of the system d. The monitoring company contracted by the owner.

c. The owner of the system

According to NFPA 72, the minimum number of restorable fixed-temperature spot-type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test is? a. All detectors must be tested b. One detector on each initiating device circuit c. Two detectors or more on each initiating device circuit d. 75% of all detectors on that circuit

c. Two detectors or more on each initiating device circuit

Under which of the following conditions shall spot-type smoke detectors NOT be installed? a. When the temperature is above 50 degrees Fahrenheit b. When the relative humidity is 90% c. When the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit d. When the relative humidity is below 93%

c. When the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit

When connected to a supervising station, fire alarm systems installed on the protected premises employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices shall include a (an) _______. a. annunciator panel b. strobe light located at the entrance of the building c. manual fire alarm pull box d. disconnect switch

c. manual fire alarm pull box

A room is 200 feet long and 150 feet wide, and the 8- foot high ceiling is smooth and flat. A spot-type heat detector has been selected that is listed for a 50 foot maximum spacing between detectors. According to NFPA 72, how many detectors will be needed to protect this room? a. 9 b. 10. c. 11 d. 12

d. 12 200/50=4 150/50=3 4x3=12

A 24VDC bell draws 0.8 amps of current and it is located 500 feet form the fire alarm control panel. According to the manufacturer, the bell will operate with no more than a 10% voltage drop. Assuming a temperature of 70 degrees F, what is the smallest size coated copper solid conductor that shall be used to provide power to the bell? a. 18 AWG b. 16 AWG c. 14 AWG d. 12 AWG

d. 12 AWG

NPLFA circuit conductors shall be no smaller than ______. a. 12 AWG b. 14 AWG c. 16 AWG d. 18 AWG

d. 18 AWG

Monitoring for integrity shall not be required for the interconnection between enclosures containing control equipment located within _______ of each other where the conductors are installed in conduit or equivalently protected against mechanical injury. a. 15 feet d. 20 feet c. 22 feet d. 25 feet

d. 20 feet

Trouble signals and their restoration shall be indicated within ______ at the fire alarm control panel for protected premises alarm systems/ a. 10 seconds b. 60 seconds c. 90 seconds d. 200 seconds

d. 200 seconds

According to the NFPA 72, what is the maximum allowable spacing for a spot-type heat detector that is listed for 50 foot spacing if it is to be installed on a 25 foot ceiling that is smooth and flat? a. 50 feet b. 33 feet c. 26 feet d. 23 feet

d. 23 feet

Tests of all circuits extending from the central station shall be made at intervals of no more than _______. a. 6 hours b. 8 hours c. 12 hours d. 24 hours

d. 24 hours

Secondary power supplies for an emergency voice/alarm communications fire alarm systems shall be capable of operating at a minimum of _____ of standby followed by ____ of alarm. a. 48 hours/5 minutes b. 48 hours/15 minutes c. 24 hours/5 minutes d. 24 hours/15 minutes

d. 24 hours/15 minutes

What is the Ohm value of a resistor with the following color bands: Red, Green, and Orange. a. 25 Ohms b. 300 Ohms c. 2,500 Ohms d. 25,000 Ohms

d. 25,000 Ohms

To test a water temperature switch, the switch shall be operated and receipt of signal hall be verified to indicate the decrease in water temperature to ---- degrees F and its restoration to above ____ degrees F. a. 40/50 b. 32/85 c. 32/40 d. 40/40

d. 40/40

The handle of a manual pull station initiating device shall be mounted not less than ______ in. and not more than _____. in from the finished floor. a. 40/48 b. 42/46 c. 40/46 d. 42/48

d. 42/48

According to NFPA 72, how many spot-type heat detectors are required for a space that is 80-foot long and 55-foot wide with a smooth 10-foot ceiling? The heat detector is listed for a maximum space between detectors of 30 feet. a. 4 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6

d. 6

NPFLA circuit conductors shall be rated for ______. a. 120 volts b. 240 volts c. 300 volts d. 600 volts

d. 600 volts

How many #14 AWG conductors can be pulled through a 4X1 and 1/4 inch square box? a. 5 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9

d. 9

Household fire alarm system smoke detectors shall be tested by a technician_______. a. Semiannually b. Quarterly c. Monthly d. Annually

d. Annually

Fire alarm cables were installed using RMC. What must be installed/provided when the conduit is terminated at the boxes, fittings and or other enclosures? a. Conduit support straps within 1 foot of where the conduit terminates b. Expansion fittings for the conduit c. Bushings to protect the fire alarm cable/conductors only if the conduit is 1" or more. d. Bushings to protect the fire alarm cable/conductors regardless of the RMC trade size.

d. Bushings to protect the fire alarm cable/conductors regardless of the RMC trade size.

FPLP type capsules used for fire alarm systems are permitted to be substituted by _______ type cables. a. FPL b. FPLR c. CMR d. CMP

d. CMP

Ohm's Law is _____. a. E= I/R b. I= ER c. E= R/I d. E= IR

d. E= IR

What is the temperature classification of a heat detector that is red in color? a. Ordinary b. Intermediate c. High d. Extra High

d. Extra High

What does GFCI stand for? a. Ground First Circuit Interrupter b. Grounding Fault Carry Interrupter c. Ground First Carry Interrupter d. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

d. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

When installing fire alarm cables, which of the following methods of support is acceptable? a. Strap the cables to a nearby conduit b. Tape the cables to conduit c. Attach the cables to conduit d. None of the above

d. None of the above

Which characteristic is true about a parallel circuit: a. The sum of the voltages across each branch is equal to the total voltage b. The total resistance of the circuit is the sum of the individual resistors of the circuit c. The sum of the current in each branch is equal to the total circuit current d. None of the above

d. None of the above

Smoke detectors that have provision for field adjustment of sensitivity shall have an adjustment range of ________ per foot obstruction. a. Not more than 0.7% b. Not more than 0.6% c. Not less than 0.7% d. Not less than 0.6%

d. Not less than 0.6%

Strobe lights installed in corridors shall have a candela rating of _______. a. Not more than 30cd b. Not less than 30cd c. Not more than 15 cd d. Not less than 15cd

d. Not less than 15cd

The standard evacuation signal shall be synchronized within a _________. a. Building b. Protested Premises c. Circuit d. Notification Zone

d. Notification Zone

When a non-restorable fixed temperature line type heat detector is tested annually, the testing records shall be kept by.... a. The AHJ b. The monitoring Company c. The contractor d. The system owner

d. The system owner

If system impairment occurs, the owner must be notified ______ within______. a. verbally/24 hours b. in writing/4 hours c. verbally/4 hours d. in writing/24 hours

d. in writing/24 hours