NICET Fire Alarm Exam 2024 | NICET
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2024 Questions and Correct Answers
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When a device is inaccessible due to excessive height, such as an
atrium, what it the maximum interval for testing? -ANSWER-18
months
When installing a wall-mounted fire telephone appliance to the public,
what is the acceptable maximum mounting height from the floor? -
ANSWER-66 inches
Elevator lobby smoke detectors shall be mounted within a maximum
of which distance from the center-line of the door? -ANSWER-21 feet
At minimum, when working near power lines with voltage of 600 volts
and lower, an aerial lift operator shall maintain which distance from the
lines? -ANSWER-10 feet
The use of unprotected EMT shall be permitted under which
conditions? -ANSWER-when in direct contact with the earth
According to NFPA 70, what is the maximum unsupported length of
1/2-inch flexible metallic conduit where flexibility is required after
installation? -ANSWER-4 1/2 feet
What is the maximum bend (in degrees) permitted in a conduit run
between outlet boxes? -ANSWER-360 Degrees
,If the primary power is disconnected and the fire alarm system goes
into an alarm condition, what is the minimum acceptable time for
secondary power to operate the voice evacuation systems? -
ANSWER-15 minutes
A riser room temperature switch should activate when the temperature
falls below which level? -ANSWER-40 degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the maximum sound pressure level
permitted in a space with notification appliances? -ANSWER-110 dBA
What is the minimum interval for testing a single-station smoke
detector in multifamily units? -ANSWER-Annually
Where should a technician install a detector in relation to beam that is
less than 12 inches deep and less that 8 feet in center? -ANSWER-At
the bottom of the beam
An existing fire alarm cable in a drop ceiling will be spliced. which one
of the following splice locations will comply with NFPA 70? -ANSWER-
secured inside a listed box or enclosure
Which function shall be tested for each newly installed smoke
detector? -ANSWER-smoke entry?
An 180 foot long corridor is 10 feet wide, with a smooth 10 foot ceiling,
interrupted by 4-inch beams spaced every 10 feet. How many heat
detectors with a listed 30 foot spacing are required? -ANSWER-6 heat
detectors
At which height must cables be physically protected when being
installed within an exposed ceiling? -ANSWER-7 feet
,When shall smoke detectors be installed during the construction
process? -ANSWER-After the final cleanup of all trades
Where structural members are provided, intermediate metal conduit
shall be secured within which maximum distance from an outlet box" -
ANSWER-3 feet
The requirement forbidding fire alarm circuits from being T-tapped,
unless indicated by the manufacturer's instructions, is intended to
prevent which type of improper malfunction? -ANSWER-monitoring
integrity of installation conductors?
What is the maximum operating temperature of TW insulation? -
ANSWER-140 Degrees F, Table 310.15 (B)(16)
Which type of meter is used to measure the current draw of a strobe
circuit? -ANSWER-multimeter
What is an acceptable document for finding information on spacing of
video imaging smoke detection systems? -ANSWER-shop drawings in
submittal package
When pulling multiple cable through a junction box, the installer must
leave which minimum length of wire for splicing? -ANSWER-6 inches
of wire
Which three of the following conditions are symptoms of a heart
attack? -ANSWER-heartburn, pain in chest, shortness of breath
, Sprinkler water storage containers shall be supervised to indicate
what the water temperature drops to which level? -ANSWER-40
degrees F
According to NFPA 72, what is the minimum separation between
outgoing and returning conductors for a Class A loop that is
horizontally placed down to an 8 foot-wide corridor? -ANSWER-4 feet
of separation
According to NFPA 72, a public emergency alarm reporting system
shall operate its emergency power source for which minimum time
period? -ANSWER-10 minutes
Where shall employers post a safety data sheet? -ANSWER-in the
technician's work area
According to NFPA 72, during an acceptance test, which method can
be utilized for testing a sprinkler waterflow switch? -ANSWER-Open
the inspector's test valve to cause an actual flow of water, ensure that
the control panel receives the alarm within 90 seconds
I'm technicians are working in a plant, remind to learn of the plants
safety regulations? -ANSWER-from OSHA regulations?
When into a telephone communication system is required, at least one
telephone or Jack shall be installed in which of the following locations?
-ANSWER-in a fire pump room
Who is responsible for fire alarm system and testing and
maintenance? -ANSWER-Property owner
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