NICET Fire Alarm Tech Level 1 Practice Test # 9 © Ted Smith 2017

Instructions Be sure to place this presentation in Slide Show Mode if it is not already in that mode before proceeding The purpose of this drill is to help you improve your skill at finding answers to questions using the applicable fire codes and also to help increase your knowledge of the Fire Alarm codes. Each slide will contain a question. The question will remain in the screen for a period of 2 minutes. At the end of the two minutes, a notification will sound and the slide will transition to the next slide which will have the correct answer to the question. After 15 seconds the next question will appear and the process will continue. During the test do not worry about the correct answers when those slide appear. You will be given an opportunity to review the answers with out the time at the end of the test. Click on the slide to start the timer and begin the test

NFPA 72 In a protected premises, operation of a disconnect switch of the releasing agent suppression system or a disable function shall cause a supervisory signal at ________________. A. the releasing service fire alarm control unit B. at the local fire station C. at the central station only D. at the supervising station only

Answer A. NFPA 72 23.11.5.1

NFPA 72 Where shall signals from carbon monoxide detectors be indicated? A. the building blueprint B. the fire alarm control unit C. the local fire department D. the central monitoring station

answer B. 10.14.9.1

NEC What is the smallest single conductor that is permitted for use in power limited fire alarm systems. A. 18 AWG B. 20 AWG C. 24 AWG D. 26 AWG

answer A. 18 AWG 760.142

NFPA 72 In what devices may a Class A outgoing and return circuit conductor be permitted in the same cable assembly? A. circuits not to exceed 10 feet B. for heat detector circuits C. multiple raceway drops for individual devices D. single raceway drops for multiple devices

Answer A. 12.3.8.1

NFPA 72 According to NFAP 72, how often shall waterflow devices be tested? A. annually B. semiannually C. quarterly D. monthly

answer B. Semiannually T 14.4.3.2

OSHA According to OSHA, which electrical cord is safe to use? A. one that is free of cuts B. one that is repaired in the field C. one with insufficient AWG capacity D. one without a grounding plug

Answer A. one that is free of cuts CFR 1926

NEC Cables installed under a corrugated metal roof deck must be located at least which minimum distance from the roof deck? A. .75 inches B. 1.25 inches C. 1.5 inches D. 2 inches

answer C. 1.5 inches 300.4 (E)

NFPA 72 A deficiency remains uncorrected at the conclusion of system maintenance. Who must be notified within 24 hours? A. AHJ B. owner C. monitoring company D. technicians immediate supervisor

Answer B. owner 14.2.2.2.3

NFPA 72 On a peaked ceiling, projected beam type smoke detectors must be installed within which maximum distance from the peak? A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 4 feet D. 5 feet

Answer B. 36” 17.6.3.4.2.1

Practical Application Blueprint reading What is the rating of the fixed temperature heat detector as shown. A. 136 degrees F B. 150 degrees F C. 194 degrees F D. 220 degrees F

answer A. 136 degrees F Blueprint reading

General Knowledge When describing a pull station, what does the term “single action” mean? A. only one force or motion is required for activation B. only one station is installed on the circuit C. the station can only be used once; then it must be replaced D. the station requires lifting the cover for activation

answer A. only one force or motion is required for activation General knowledge

Electrical Theory What are the voltage drops across R4, R3, R2 and R1 resistors as shown. A. 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 B. 1.5, 1.5, 3.0, 1.5 C. 1.5, 1.5, 3.0, 3.0 D. 3.0, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5

Answer D. 3, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 DC circuit analysis

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, a maximum of how many seconds shall elapse from the initiation of a single fire alarm signal on an active multiplex system until it is recorded at the central station? A. 15 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90

answer D. 90 seconds 26.6.3.8

NFPA 72 For initial acceptance tests, what percentage of newly installed smoke detectors and restorable heat detectors does NFPA require to be tested? A. 20% of smoke detectors; 10% of heat B. 50% of both devices C. 100% of smoke detectors; 205 of heat D. 100% of both

Answer D. 100% of both devices T 14.3.1

NFPA 72 During fire alarm system installation, the wiring paths for notification circuits were modified because of obstructions in the field. According to NFPA 72, which of the following shall be included in the as-built drawings? A. information on the type of obstructions B. photos of the path changes C. revised calculations showing any changes to installation conditions D. revised Record of Completion noting the obstructions

answer C. revised calculations showing any changes to installation conditions 7.5.5.3

NFPA 72 Where should the connections to the light and power service for a supervising station signaling system be located? A. ahead of the main disconnect B. on a dedicated branch circuit C. on a branch circuit that is fed by the emergency generator D. on a branch circuit that is loaded to no more than 80% of its rated capacity

Answer B. on a dedicated branch circuit 10.6.5.1.2

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, what are the height requirements for the operable part of the box when securely mounting a manual fire alarm box above the floor level? A. not less than 3-1/2 feet, and not more than 4 feet B. not less than 4 feet, and not more than 5 feet C. not less than 4-1/2 feet, and not more than 5-1/2 feet D. not less than 5 feet, and not more than 6 feet

answer A. not less than 3-1/2 feet, and not more than 4 feet 17.14.5

NFPA 72 Records of completed tests and operations shall be kept for how long? A. as determined by the owner B. until the next test and a period of 1 year thereafter C. until the next test is performed D. until notified by the AHJ

Answer B. until the next test and a period of 1 year thereafter 14.6.2.1

NFPA 72 For a new fire alarm system, who is responsible for completing the Record of Completion? A. AHJ B. installing contractor C. local fire department D. system designer

answer B. installing contractor 7.5.6.2

NFPA 72 Access to the supervising station of a proprietary supervising station system shall be restricted to which group of people? A. directly concerned with the implementation and direction of emergency action initiation and procedure B. required by the chief of the public fire department to be present in an emergency’ C. who have demonstrated their trustworthiness in handling difficult emergency situations D. with a class 4 security clearance

Answer A. directly concerned with the implementation and direction of emergency action initiation and procedure 26.4.3.2

NEC Which type of cable must be used on fire alarm system risers from floor to floor? A. CMR B. FPL C. FPLR D. Plenum

answer C. FPLR 760.135(F)

NFPA 72 Before system maintenance or testing of an installed fire alarm system, which of the following options shall be provided to the service personnel upon request? A. AHJ contact information B. installation contractor’s license C. keys to all of the rooms for access D. wiring diagrams

Answer D. wiring diagrams 14.2.5

NEC Lead acid batteries at a central station shall be visually inspected at which interval? A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. annually

answer C. monthly T14.3.1

General Construction Knowledge Who is responsible for prioritizing the construction schedule? A. architect B. general contractor C. owner D. subcontractor

Answer B. general contractor General Knowledge

Practical Application A technician is installing a fire alarm system that has several duct smoke detectors for control of fire/smoke dampers. The fire alarm shop drawings only indicate a general location for each of the fire/smoke dampers. Where can the technician go to find the precise location of the dampers for proper installation of the duct smoke detectors? A. electrical drawings B. job specifications C. mechanical floor plan D. scope of work

answer C. mechanical drawings Practical Application

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, which type of information may be omitted on a shop drawing? A. directional arrow pointing north B. name of installer or contractor C. location of protected premises D. name of a protected premises, owner and occupant

Answer A. directional arrow pointing north 7.4.4

NFPA 72 The fire alarm installer’s name shall be included on which of the following documentation? A. control unit drawings B. floor plan drawings C. shop drawings D. system riser diagrams

answer C. shop drawings 7.4.4

Practical Application What is the term used when referring to the difference between the operating temperature of the device and the actual air temperature? A. activation time B. operating point C. thermal lag D. time constant

Answer C. thermal lag General Knowledge

NFPA 72 Which two of the following options indicate the proper handling of software-based systems requiring a copy of the site-specific software? (Choose two.) A. modified to include the latest changes provided to the AHJ B. provided and maintained by the service company C. provided to the owner or the owner’s designated representative D. stored on-site in a nonvolatile, nonerasable, and nonrewriteable memory

answer C. provided to the owner or the owner’s designated representative D. stored on-site in a nonvolatile, nonerasable, and nonrewriteable memory 7.5.7.1 and 7.5.7.2

NFPA 72 For a new system record documentation shall be stored in the document cabinet. Who determines the level of security for system’s documentation? A. installing contractor B. local fire department C. NFPA D. stakeholders

Answer D. stakeholders 7.7.3.1

General Knowledge Which three resource restraints contribute to the difficulty in managing projects? (Choose three.) A. lack of available on site workers B. lack of prolonged overtime C. lack of properly trained on site supervision D. lack of skilled workers

answer General Knowledge A. lack of available on site workers C. lack of properly trained on site supervision D. lack of skilled workers General Knowledge

NFPA 72 and Practical Application A new building has an elevator with 9 stops. How many elevator lobby smoke detectors must be tested to verify designated level recall? A. 0 B. 1 C. 8 D. 9

Answer C. 9 Every floor lobby except the one being tested and each floor would have to be tested. So 9 lobbies 21.3.13.1

Safety According to OSHA, safety data sheets (SDS) shall include which of the following identification information? A. cost of material B. date of SDS printout C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer D. first-aid instructions for exposure

answer C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer Safety

NFPA 72 and Practical Application While waiting for equipment to arrive to repair an operational fire alarm system, the owner requests that the technician disable the audible alarm at the control unit. The technician explains that this is against code requirements. NFPA 72 requires the control unit to reactivate at a minimum of which frequency? A. once a week B. once every 24 hours C. one every 48 hours D. once every 72 hours

Answer B. once every 24 hours 10.11.8.1

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NFPA 72 In a protected premises, operation of a disconnect switch of the releasing agent suppression system or a disable function shall cause a supervisory signal at ________________. A. the releasing service fire alarm control unit B. at the local fire station C. at the central station only D. at the supervising station only

Answer A. NFPA 72 23.11.5.1

NFPA 72 Where shall signals from carbon monoxide detectors be indicated? A. the building blueprint B. the fire alarm control unit C. the local fire department D. the central monitoring station

answer B. 10.14.9.1

NEC What is the smallest single conductor that is permitted for use in power limited fire alarm systems. A. 18 AWG B. 20 AWG C. 24 AWG D. 26 AWG

answer A. 18 AWG 760.142

NFPA 72 In what devices may a Class A outgoing and return circuit conductor be permitted in the same cable assembly? A. circuits not to exceed 10 feet B. for heat detector circuits C. multiple raceway drops for individual devices D. single raceway drops for multiple devices

Answer A. 12.3.8.1

NFPA 72 According to NFAP 72, how often shall waterflow devices be tested? A. annually B. semiannually C. quarterly D. monthly

answer B. Semiannually T 14.4.3.2

OSHA According to OSHA, which electrical cord is safe to use? A. one that is free of cuts B. one that is repaired in the field C. one with insufficient AWG capacity D. one without a grounding plug

Answer A. one that is free of cuts CFR 1926

NEC Cables installed under a corrugated metal roof deck must be located at least which minimum distance from the roof deck? A. .75 inches B. 1.25 inches C. 1.5 inches D. 2 inches

answer C. 1.5 inches 300.4 (E)

NFPA 72 A deficiency remains uncorrected at the conclusion of system maintenance. Who must be notified within 24 hours? A. AHJ B. owner C. monitoring company D. technicians immediate supervisor

Answer B. owner 14.2.2.2.3

NFPA 72 On a peaked ceiling, projected beam type smoke detectors must be installed within which maximum distance from the peak? A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 4 feet D. 5 feet

Answer B. 36” 17.6.3.4.2.1

Practical Application Blueprint reading What is the rating of the fixed temperature heat detector as shown. A. 136 degrees F B. 150 degrees F C. 194 degrees F D. 220 degrees F

answer A. 136 degrees F Blueprint reading

General Knowledge When describing a pull station, what does the term “single action” mean? A. only one force or motion is required for activation B. only one station is installed on the circuit C. the station can only be used once; then it must be replaced D. the station requires lifting the cover for activation

answer A. only one force or motion is required for activation General knowledge

Electrical Theory What are the voltage drops across R4, R3, R2 and R1 resistors as shown. A. 1.5, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 B. 1.5, 1.5, 3.0, 1.5 C. 1.5, 1.5, 3.0, 3.0 D. 3.0, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5

Answer D. 3, 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 DC circuit analysis

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, a maximum of how many seconds shall elapse from the initiation of a single fire alarm signal on an active multiplex system until it is recorded at the central station? A. 15 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90

answer D. 90 seconds 26.6.3.8

NFPA 72 For initial acceptance tests, what percentage of newly installed smoke detectors and restorable heat detectors does NFPA require to be tested? A. 20% of smoke detectors; 10% of heat B. 50% of both devices C. 100% of smoke detectors; 205 of heat D. 100% of both

Answer D. 100% of both devices T 14.3.1

NFPA 72 During fire alarm system installation, the wiring paths for notification circuits were modified because of obstructions in the field. According to NFPA 72, which of the following shall be included in the as-built drawings? A. information on the type of obstructions B. photos of the path changes C. revised calculations showing any changes to installation conditions D. revised Record of Completion noting the obstructions

answer C. revised calculations showing any changes to installation conditions 7.5.5.3

NFPA 72 Where should the connections to the light and power service for a supervising station signaling system be located? A. ahead of the main disconnect B. on a dedicated branch circuit C. on a branch circuit that is fed by the emergency generator D. on a branch circuit that is loaded to no more than 80% of its rated capacity

Answer B. on a dedicated branch circuit 10.6.5.1.2

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, what are the height requirements for the operable part of the box when securely mounting a manual fire alarm box above the floor level? A. not less than 3-1/2 feet, and not more than 4 feet B. not less than 4 feet, and not more than 5 feet C. not less than 4-1/2 feet, and not more than 5-1/2 feet D. not less than 5 feet, and not more than 6 feet

answer A. not less than 3-1/2 feet, and not more than 4 feet 17.14.5

NFPA 72 Records of completed tests and operations shall be kept for how long? A. as determined by the owner B. until the next test and a period of 1 year thereafter C. until the next test is performed D. until notified by the AHJ

Answer B. until the next test and a period of 1 year thereafter 14.6.2.1

NFPA 72 For a new fire alarm system, who is responsible for completing the Record of Completion? A. AHJ B. installing contractor C. local fire department D. system designer

answer B. installing contractor 7.5.6.2

NFPA 72 Access to the supervising station of a proprietary supervising station system shall be restricted to which group of people? A. directly concerned with the implementation and direction of emergency action initiation and procedure B. required by the chief of the public fire department to be present in an emergency’ C. who have demonstrated their trustworthiness in handling difficult emergency situations D. with a class 4 security clearance

Answer A. directly concerned with the implementation and direction of emergency action initiation and procedure 26.4.3.2

NEC Which type of cable must be used on fire alarm system risers from floor to floor? A. CMR B. FPL C. FPLR D. Plenum

answer C. FPLR 760.135(F)

NFPA 72 Before system maintenance or testing of an installed fire alarm system, which of the following options shall be provided to the service personnel upon request? A. AHJ contact information B. installation contractor’s license C. keys to all of the rooms for access D. wiring diagrams

Answer D. wiring diagrams 14.2.5

NEC Lead acid batteries at a central station shall be visually inspected at which interval? A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. annually

answer C. monthly T14.3.1

General Construction Knowledge Who is responsible for prioritizing the construction schedule? A. architect B. general contractor C. owner D. subcontractor

Answer B. general contractor General Knowledge

Practical Application A technician is installing a fire alarm system that has several duct smoke detectors for control of fire/smoke dampers. The fire alarm shop drawings only indicate a general location for each of the fire/smoke dampers. Where can the technician go to find the precise location of the dampers for proper installation of the duct smoke detectors? A. electrical drawings B. job specifications C. mechanical floor plan D. scope of work

answer C. mechanical drawings Practical Application

NFPA 72 According to NFPA 72, which type of information may be omitted on a shop drawing? A. directional arrow pointing north B. name of installer or contractor C. location of protected premises D. name of a protected premises, owner and occupant

Answer A. directional arrow pointing north 7.4.4

NFPA 72 The fire alarm installer’s name shall be included on which of the following documentation? A. control unit drawings B. floor plan drawings C. shop drawings D. system riser diagrams

answer C. shop drawings 7.4.4

Practical Application What is the term used when referring to the difference between the operating temperature of the device and the actual air temperature? A. activation time B. operating point C. thermal lag D. time constant

Answer C. thermal lag General Knowledge

NFPA 72 Which two of the following options indicate the proper handling of software-based systems requiring a copy of the site-specific software? (Choose two.) A. modified to include the latest changes provided to the AHJ B. provided and maintained by the service company C. provided to the owner or the owner’s designated representative D. stored on-site in a nonvolatile, nonerasable, and nonrewriteable memory

answer C. provided to the owner or the owner’s designated representative D. stored on-site in a nonvolatile, nonerasable, and nonrewriteable memory 7.5.7.1 and 7.5.7.2

NFPA 72 For a new system record documentation shall be stored in the document cabinet. Who determines the level of security for system’s documentation? A. installing contractor B. local fire department C. NFPA D. stakeholders

Answer D. stakeholders 7.7.3.1

General Knowledge Which three resource restraints contribute to the difficulty in managing projects? (Choose three.) A. lack of available on site workers B. lack of prolonged overtime C. lack of properly trained on site supervision D. lack of skilled workers

answer General Knowledge A. lack of available on site workers C. lack of properly trained on site supervision D. lack of skilled workers General Knowledge

NFPA 72 and Practical Application A new building has an elevator with 9 stops. How many elevator lobby smoke detectors must be tested to verify designated level recall? A. 0 B. 1 C. 8 D. 9

Answer C. 9 Every floor lobby except the one being tested and each floor would have to be tested. So 9 lobbies 21.3.13.1

Safety According to OSHA, safety data sheets (SDS) shall include which of the following identification information? A. cost of material B. date of SDS printout C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer D. first-aid instructions for exposure

answer C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer Safety

NFPA 72 and Practical Application While waiting for equipment to arrive to repair an operational fire alarm system, the owner requests that the technician disable the audible alarm at the control unit. The technician explains that this is against code requirements. NFPA 72 requires the control unit to reactivate at a minimum of which frequency? A. once a week B. once every 24 hours C. one every 48 hours D. once every 72 hours

Answer B. once every 24 hours 10.11.8.1