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NICET FIRE ALARMS LEVEL 1 TEST LATEST
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1 FIRE ALARMS EXAM 2025 (BRAND NEW!)
Consider heat detectors with listed spacing of 50 feet placed on a smooth and flat While conducting fire alarm systems work, a splice in a notification circuit ia required. According to NFPA 70, cable splices shall. Be made in ____? - ANSWER-Boxes, Enclosures, Fire Alarm device
The branch circuit supplying the fire alarm equipment(s) shall be permitted to supply____? - ANSWER-No other loads
The distance between smoke detectors shall not exceed a nominal spacing of ____ feet? - ANSWER-30 feet
A portable ladder shall support at least ____ times the maximum intended load. - ANSWER-3.3 times
Consider smoke detector placement on a peaked ceiling. Detectors shall first be spaced and located within ___ feet. of the peak, measured horizontally? - ANSWER-3 feet
Consider the use of a multimeter in troubleshooting a fire alarm circuit. The circuit has an end of the line resistor with a value of 4.7ohms. With the circuit disconnected from power, the positive leg of a fire alarm circuit is metered to a known ground with the meter set to the 10kohm setting. Consider that the circuit is properly functioning. The expected reading on the multimeter is___ ohms? - ANSWER-Infinity 1 / 4
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Including new systems and addition or alterations to existing systems, which of the following is not required to be delivered to the owner upon final acceptance of the system? - ANSWER-Inspection & Testing records, Central station history log
According to NFPA 72, section__of the record of completion is used to note the input voltage? - ANSWER-Section 5.1.11
ceiling which is 10 feet AFF. Based on this ceiling height, the heat detectors shall have a spacing of ____ feet between devices? - ANSWER-50 feet
If a door release detector is specifically listed for door frame mounting, or if a listed combination or integral detector door closer assembly is used ____ detectors shall be required if installed according to the manufacturers published instructions?
- ANSWER-1 detector
Intermediate Metal Conduit shall be securely fastened within ___ feet of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination? - ANSWER-3 feet
Consider a waterflow detection device. Activation of the initiating device shall occur within ____ seconds of waterflow at the initiating device when flow occurs which is equal to or greater than that from a single sprinkler with the smallest orifice size installed in the system? - ANSWER-90 seconds
The power source for a power limited fire alarm circuit shall be a listed PFLA or Class____ transformer? - ANSWER-3 transformer
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pg. 3 Which of the following is an acceptable method for performing a smoke entry test of a spot type smoke detector? - ANSWER-Listed and labeled smoke product acceptable to the manufacturer.
What are the general care instructions for injuries to muscle, bone and joints? - ANSWER-Rest, Immortalize, Apply cold
Which of the following tests are required for system type smoke detectors in one and two family dwelling? - ANSWER-Functional test per manufacturer's instructions
A person has sustained a burn from a portable heater. Which of the following should not be done when treating the burn? - ANSWER-Apply Ice
What is the periodic inspection frequency of sealed lead acid batteries? - ANSWER-Semiannually
When installing fire alarm cable in a hoistway, the cable shall be installed using____ . - ANSWER-EMT, IMC, RMC
Fixed temperature, non restorable spot type heat detectors must be replaced ____ years from initial installation, or have 2 detectors per 100 laboratory tested? - ANSWER-15 years
Prior to installatiing fire alarm system cabling, it is noted that the area above a drop ceiling does not have return air ducts. The whole space is used as an environmental air return. What type of fire alarm cabling is best suited for this application? -
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pg. 4 When performing a charger test for sealed lead acid batteries, the voltage should be 2.3 volts per cell +/- 0.02 volts? - ANSWER-2.3
According to NFPA 72, the sound pressure level of audible appliances shall be tested upon A&B? - ANSWER-Initial acceptance, Reacceptance
While conducting acceptance testing on audible notification, the sound pressure level is measured at 12 db above the average ambient sound level in the building.According to NFPA 72 the minimum sound level for audible notification appliances in public mode shall be at last____ above the average ambient sound level? - ANSWER-9 above the average ambient sound level
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack? - ANSWER-Chest pain, Difficulty breathing
A fire alarm system strobe flashes at a rate of 1 flash every second. According to NFPA 72, the minimum flash rate for a visible notification appliance shall not be less than____ flash(es) per second? - ANSWER-1 flash
A machine on a job site requires safety training before use. The machine does not have a lockout feature. What other options is acceptable? - ANSWER-Tag out the machine
While conducting a charger test on sealed lead acid batteries, it is important to ensure the batteries are fully connected to the charger, measure the voltage across the batteries with a voltmeter. Verify the voltage is ____ volts per cell? - ANSWER-2.30 volts
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