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

2. 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.
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3. 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

4. Answer A.
NFPA

5. 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

6. answer B.

7. 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

8. answer
A. 18 AWG

9. 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

10. Answer A.

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

12. answer
B. Semiannually T

13. 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

14. Answer
A. one that is free of cuts
CFR 1926

15. 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 inches
C. 1.5 inches
D. 2 inches

16. answer
C. 1.5 inches
300.4 (E)

17. 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

18. Answer
B. owner

19. 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

20. Answer
B. 36”

21. 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

22. answer
A. 136 degrees F
Blueprint reading

23. 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

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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. answer
D. 90 seconds

29. 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

30. Answer
D. 100% of both devices T

31. 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

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

33. 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

34. Answer
B. on a dedicated branch circuit

35. 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

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

37. 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

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

39. 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

40. answer
B. installing contractor

41. 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

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

43. 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

44. answer
C. FPLR
(F)

45. 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

46. Answer
D. wiring diagrams
14.2.5

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

48. answer
C. monthly
T14.3.1

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

50. Answer
B. general contractor
General Knowledge

51. 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

52. answer
C. mechanical drawings
Practical Application

53. 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

54. Answer
A. directional arrow pointing north
7.4.4

55. 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

56. answer
C. shop drawings
7.4.4

57. 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

58. Answer
C. thermal lag
General Knowledge

59. 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

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

61. 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

62. Answer
D. stakeholders

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

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

67. 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

68. answer
C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer
Safety

69. 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

70. Answer
B. once every 24 hours

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72. 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

73. Answer A.
NFPA

74. 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

75. answer B.

76. 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

77. answer
A. 18 AWG

78. 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

79. Answer A.

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

81. answer
B. Semiannually T

82. 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

83. Answer
A. one that is free of cuts
CFR 1926

84. 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 inches
C. 1.5 inches
D. 2 inches

85. answer
C. 1.5 inches
300.4 (E)

86. 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

87. Answer
B. owner

88. 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

89. Answer
B. 36”

90. 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

91. answer
A. 136 degrees F
Blueprint reading

92. 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

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

94. 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

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

96. 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

97. answer
D. 90 seconds

98. 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

99. Answer
D. 100% of both devices T

100. 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

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

102. 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

103. Answer
B. on a dedicated branch circuit

104. 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

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

106. 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

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

108. 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

109. answer
B. installing contractor

110. 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

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

112. 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

113. answer
C. FPLR
(F)

114. 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

115. Answer
D. wiring diagrams
14.2.5

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

117. answer
C. monthly
T14.3.1

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

119. Answer
B. general contractor
General Knowledge

120. 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

121. answer
C. mechanical drawings
Practical Application

122. 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

123. Answer
A. directional arrow pointing north
7.4.4

124. 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

125. answer
C. shop drawings
7.4.4

126. 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

127. Answer
C. thermal lag
General Knowledge

128. 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

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

130. 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

131. Answer
D. stakeholders

132. 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

133. 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

134. 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

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

136. 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

137. answer
C. emergency phone number of manufacturer or importer
Safety

138. 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

139. Answer
B. once every 24 hours