Nicet Fire Alarm Level 1

Front 1

The _______ is/are responsible for keeping all installation documents related to their installations.

Back 1

System Owner

Front 2

Inspections, testing, or maintenance shall be permitted to be done by a person or organization other then the owner if___________.

Back 2

Conducted under a written contract.

Front 3

Who is responsible for the inspection, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system?

Back 3

The Owner

Front 4

When are visual alarm notification devices required to be tested?

Back 4

During the acceptance test and annually thereafter.

Front 5

While performing regularly scheduled testing of a fire alarm system, you discover that it is impaired. Who does NFPA 72 require you to notify?

Back 5

The system owner of their designated representative.

Front 6

Which of the following best describes how often a spot type smoke detector should be tested for sensitivity using a calibrated test method.

Back 6

After one year and every alternate year thereafter.

Front 7

What is the required test frequency for a pressure-type water flow initiating device?

Back 7

Semiannually.

Front 8

During an annual test of a fire alarm system, you simulate a detectors operation. On the inspection record you must now________.

Back 8

Indicate which device (Location and Type) was simulated.

Front 9

How often must household fire alarm system smoke detectors be tested by a qualified alarm tech?

Back 9

Never the home owner can do this.

Front 10

While testing a fire alarm system you remove a two-wire smoke detector from its plug-in base on a Class B type circuit. What alarm capability would you expect from the other detectors on that circuit?

Back 10

Activated detectors between the control unit and that detector base should alarm.

Front 11

If a defect or malfunction is not corrected at the conclusion of system inspection, testing, or maintenance, the responsible party shall be informed of the impairment _______.

Back 11

In writing, within 24 hours

Front 12

When testing a water level supervisory switch serving a pressurized water storage tank, a signal must be indicated whenever the water_______ from the normal level.

Back 12

rises or falls 3 inches

Front 13

NFPA 72 requires that the fire alarm contractor complete all portions of the record of completion_________.

Back 13

for the portion of the system for which they had responsibility.

Front 14

Where must the record of completion be kept?

Back 14

In a document Cabinet.

Front 15

What is the required testing frequency of a radiant energy type fire detector?

Back 15

Semiannually.

Front 16

All fire alarm service personnel shall be qualified and ___________.

Back 16

experienced

Front 17

Installation personnel shall be qualified or shall be supervised by persons who are qualified in the installation inspection and testing of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall include, but not be limited to, three of the following groups: ______________

Back 17

Personnel who are certified by a nationally recognized fire alarm certification organization acceptable to the AHJ.

Personnel who are registered, licensed, or certified by a state of local AHJ.

Personnel who are factory trained and certified for specific equipment.

Front 18

What is the required test method for nonrestorable heat detectors?

Back 18

Electrically test and mechanically activate.

Front 19

How long does NFPA 72 state out-of-service (impairment) records are to be kept?

Back 19

For one year after the repair was completed.

Front 20

For restorable fixed-temperature, spot-type heat detectors, different detectors shall be tested each year, with records kept by _________, specifying which detectors have been tested.

Back 20

the building owner

Front 21

What is the minimum number of restorable fixed-temperature spot-type heat detectors that must be tested during each annual test?

Back 21

Two detectors or more on each initiating circuit.

Front 22

According to NFPA 72, defects in fire alarm systems which are not able to be corrected during regular testing and maintenance, shall be cause to notify the__________.

Back 22

Owner or owners representative.

Front 23

After the final acceptance test, how is the owner given the software programing for his system?

Back 23

On a CD-R

Front 24

When maintaining equipment, it is important to identify deteriorating conditions. NFPA 72 states that the IDC and NAC resistance should be mesured__________.

Back 24

With the wires shorted at the far end

Front 25

A complete record of the tests and operations of each system is required to be kept until the next text, and then ____________.

Back 25

1 year thereafter.

Front 26

Smoke detectors shall not be installed in what ambient temperatures?

Back 26

Below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees.

Front 27

The operable part of each manual fire alarm box shall not be less than _________ and not more then ___________ above floor level?

Back 27

not less than 3 1/2 ft.

not more than 4 ft.

Front 28

How must a circuit disconnect be identified in a building protected with a combination fire alarm system employing an emergency voice alarm communication systems?

Back 28

Fire alarm / ECS

Front 29

Newly installed fire warning equipment for dwelling units (including self contained devices) shall produce the audible emergency signal described by ___________, whenever the intended response is the evacuate the building.

Back 29

ANSI S3.41

Front 30

What is the maximum allowable spacing for a hat detector which is listed for 50 foot spacing, when it is mounted on a smooth, flat, 23-foor high ceiling?

Back 30

26 feet

Front 31

What is the maximum allowable width of a hallway before it must be treated as a room/space for notification appliance spacing?

Back 31

20 feet

Front 32

What is the minimum and maximum number of attempts a DUCT must make when attempting a signal transmission sequence to a remote supervising station?

Back 32

5 Minimum, 10 Maximum

Front 33

Wall mounted visible notificartion appliances shall be installed so that the entire lens is not less then ________ nor greater then ________ above the finished floor.

Back 33

80 inches

96 inches

Front 34

One group of doors leaving an office building measures 40 feet in width. Where are manual fire alarm boxes required to be located at this group of doors?

Back 34

One within 5 feet, on one side of the group of doors.

Front 35

Smoke detectors may be installed during construction, but not operational, as long as they are protected from debris, dust, dirt, and similar contamination.

Back 35

True - Just use the Orange dust covers they come packed with.

Front 36

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within ________ of the exit doorway opening at each exit on each floor.

Back 36

5 feet.

Front 37

The temperature of the air surrounding a heat detector when its activated, is usually considerably higher then raited temperature of the detector. This condition is known as __________.

Back 37

Thermal Lag

Front 38

What is the minimum mounting height above the finished floor, to the top of a wall mounted mini-horn installed in a hotel sleeping room?

Back 38

90 inches

Front 39

When are appliances sounding the ANSI S3.41 standard audible evacuation signal required to be synchronized?

Back 39

When the appliances are within the same notification zone.

Front 40

What is the maximum distance a smoke detector installed for door release, can be located from the door(s) it is controlling.

Back 40

5 feet

Front 41

What must the mounting location be of a spot-type smoke detector when mounted on a sidewall?

Back 41

Up to 12 inches below the ceiling.

Front 42

A typical spot type heat detector that is listed for 50 foot spacing may be spaced how far apart, measuring at right angles to the solid joists, on a solid joist construction type of ceiling? The ceiling is 10 feet high and level.

Back 42

25 feet.

Front 43

An initiating device in which the sensing element is designed to be destroyed in the process of operation, is of what type?

Back 43

nonrestorable.

Front 44

When using a cellular transmission service as a DACT's secondary transmission channel how often must its verification (test) signal be transmitted to the remote supervising station?

Back 44

Every 6 hours.

Front 45

When installing smoke detectors on peaked ceilings, where must the first row of detectors be spaced?

Back 45

Within 3 feet of the peak.

Front 46

What is the maximum travel distance allowed, mesured horizontally on the same floor to the nearest manual fire alarm box?

Back 46

200 feet

Front 47

Monitored fire alarm systems employing automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices, must also provide?

Back 47

A fire alarm pull station.

Front 48

Audible notification appliances intended for operation in public mode shall have a sound level at least _____________ above the average ambient level or ___________ above the maximum sound level.

Back 48

15 db above the average

5 db above the maximum

Front 49

The time delay between the activation of an initiating device and the automatic activation of emergency control functions, shall not exceed __________.

Back 49

10 seconds.

Front 50

What is the maximum mounting height allowed for the ceiling mount visible notification appliances>

Back 50

30 feet

Front 51

NFPA 72 states that all fire alarms shall test free of ________. (with one obvious exception).

Back 51

grounds

Front 52

If circuits are protected in conduit, monitoring for integrity shall be required for the wiring run between control panel enclosures located _________.

Back 52

within 20 ft. of each other.

Front 53

375 ma (milliamps) can also be expressed as ___________.

Back 53

.375 amps

Front 54

What is the minimum voltage for power-limited fire alarm cables?

Back 54

300 Volts

Front 55

What is the maximum number of NO. 18 AWG conductors that can be enclosed in a 4" x 1 1/4" square metal junction box?

Back 55

12

Front 56

Are all supplemental circuits required to be monitored for integrity?

Back 56

No

Front 57

Monitoring for integrity is not required for the circuit of an alarm notification appliance installed __________ .

Back 57

in the same room with the central control equipment.

Front 58

When installing a 2-wire smoke detector with separate in and out terminals for the positive wire, what would be the results of installing both the incoming and outgoing positive wires under the same positive in terminal?

Back 58

That detector may not be supervised but the circuit would still function.

Front 59

There is a simple series circuit consisting of a 24 VDC power source and a single 480 Ohm resistor. Would the total current be for this circuit.

Back 59

.050 amps

Front 60

Which type of initiating device circuits will provide alarm receipt capability during a single open condition?

Back 60

Both Class A and class X

Front 61

What is the Maximum number of No. 14 conductors of type THHN that may be installed in 1/2" electrical tubing (EMT)?

Back 61

12

Front 62

An open ground or short-circuit fault on the installation conductors of one _________ is not permitted by NFPA 72 to affect the operation of_________.

Back 62

alarm notification appliance circuit

any other alarm notification appliance circuit

Front 63

A commercial office buildings power-limited fire alarm system requires a vertical cable run between 4 floors. What type of cable is required for this if the cable will not be installed in a metal raceway or fireproof shaft?

Back 63

FPLR or FPLP

Front 64

A factory Uses a motorized gate opener for access to there facility. The fire alarm panel uses an on-board relay to open the gate upon alarm, What operation or signal is required of this circuit should an open occur? (broken wire to gate opener)?

Back 64

No trouble signal or gate operation would occur.

Front 65

All styles of class A circuits using physical conductors shall be installed such that the outgoing and return conductors, exiting from and returning to the control unit, respectively, are ______________.

Back 65

Routed separately.

Front 66

What is the DC resistance of 500 feet of #18 coated, solid copper wire measured at 75 degrees C. (167 degrees F .)?

Back 66

4.04 Ohms

Front 67

True or False. Monitoring for integrity of a circuit is not required if a single open or ground fault causes an alarm signal.

Back 67

False

Front 68

On a single class B initiating Device Circuit, which devices on the circuit will remain operational during a single open trouble condition?

Back 68

Devices located up to (before) the single open condition.

Front 69

Transformers and other power sources for power-limited fire alarm circuits must be protected by an over-current device rated at not more that__________?

Back 69

20 Amps

Front 70

The occurance of a single open or a single ground fault condition in the installation conductors or other signaling channels and their restoration to normal shall be automatically indicated within how many seconds?

Back 70

200 seconds

Front 71

Which class of signalling Line circuit is required to provide operational capability during a single open, single ground, or wire to wire shirt abnormal condition as well as a combined open & Ground?

Back 71

Class X

Front 72

What are the colors and corresponding number codes of a resistor? and what are there multipliers?

Back 72

Black, 0, Multiplier of 1

Brown, 1, Multiplier of 10

Red, 2, Multiplier of 100

Orange, 3, Multiplier of 1,000

Yellow, 4, Multiplier of 10,000

Green, 5, Multiplier of 100,000

Blue, 6, Multiplier of 1,000,000

Violet, 7, Grey 8, White 9

Front 73

The circuit disconnect means (breaker) for a fire alarm system to the power source shall _____________.

Back 73

have a red marking and be identified as "FIRE ALARM"

Front 74

Unless in conduit, conductors of class 2 and class 3 circuits shall be separated by at least __________ from conductors of any electric light, power, class 1 or non power -limited fire alarm circuits.

Back 74

2 inches

Front 75

In a power limited fire alarm system the size of conductors in a multi colors cable shall not be smaller than __________AWG, single conductors shall not be smaller than _____________.

Back 75

No. 26

No. 18

Front 76

According to NFPA 72 how often are VISDs to be tested to verify that there are no obstructions in the detectors field of view?

Back 76

Quarterly

Front 77

True or False, According to NFPA Batteries used for commercial fire alarm systems control units must be replaced at a minimum every 5 years.

Back 77

False, NFPA 2013 states that batteries are to be replaced per the recommendations of the control panel manufacturer.

Front 78

The archiving of all required test inspection records _____________ shall be permitted if a written copy of these records can be provided promptly, when requested?

Back 78

in any format you prefer

Front 79

NFPA 72 requires smoke detectors, installed to provide smoke control using a FACP powered relay for controlling the associated HVAC fans and dampers, to be ______________.

Back 79

tested by a qualified HVAC engineer

Front 80

True or False, A sound level meter is to be used for annual testing of audible appliances.

Back 80

False

Front 81

The verification of proper operation of a UPS system dedicated to a fire alarm system and used as a required fire system power source shall be in accordance with:

Back 81

NFPA 111

Front 82

True or False: Test plans are suggested for use by the T&I personnel, but are not required?

Back 82

False

Front 83

A secondary power supply is required to be able to operate a fire alarm system for ______ hours under non alarm conditions and then ________ minutes thereafter. Or for _____ minutes in full alarm directly after power fails.

Back 83

24 hours in non alarm and then 5 minutes there after.

Or for 15 minutes in full alarm after power fails.

Front 84

True or False, When a DACT uses a phone line for a primary method, the second method must also use a phone line.

Back 84

False

Front 85

When testing a high/low air pressure switch, a ________ psi change shall cause the required signal.

Back 85

10 psi

Front 86

True or False, Restorable fixed-temp, spot-type heat detectors must have all devices tested on a system within 10 years?

Back 86

False NFPA states that all devices must be tested within 5 years.

Front 87

Each attempt of a DACT to send a test signal to the supervising station may take up to ________

Back 87

90 seconds

Front 88

Fire alarm system components shall be installed, tested , and maintained in accordance with ________

Back 88

The manufactures published instructions and NFPA 72.

Front 89

How frequently are rate-compensated heat detectors to be tested?

Back 89

Annually

Front 90

True or False, Correct operation of these devices is verified by fusing the link and operating the device to initiate the actuation.

Back 90

False, NFPA 72 stated that testing is done by removal of the link and operating the device.

Front 91

True or False, a smoke bomb or smoke "candle" can be used to test smoke detector sensitivity.

Back 91

False, Sensitivity is only tested by manufacturers specifically calibrated test instruments, by a UL listed control unit arranged for the purpose, or by using a calibrated sensitivity test machine.

Front 92

When a heat test is performed on a restorable line type heat detector, the detector must activate within_________.

Back 92

the parameters set by the manufacturer

Front 93

NFPA 72 chapter 14 includes which inspection and testing tables?

Back 93

Visual Inspection Tables

Testing Table

Front 94

True or False smoke detectors in a 1 and 2 family dwelling do not require a calibrated sensitivity test.

Back 94

True

Front 95

The owners of monitored fire alarm systems must provide to the local AHJ documents identifying _______________

Back 95

whom is supposed to be doing the T&I of the fire alarm system.

Front 96

True or False, When testing a releasing system the solenoid must remain connected for the duration of the fire system test.

Back 96

False, Removal of the release control solenoid keeps the system from releasing when the detectors are tested.

Front 97

Since different restorable fixed-temp, spot-type heat detectors must be tested each year, the records of which detectors have been tested must be kept___________.

Back 97

By the building owner.

Front 98

When testing a balanced circuit where metallic continuity is not present in connection with a McCulloh transmitter, which transmission channel fault condition does not have to be verified?

Back 98

Open and Ground.

Front 99

When testing metallic conductors for stray voltage, the maximum allowed stray voltage shall not exceed ________ volts.

Back 99

1 volt unless stated otherwise by the manufacturers test instructions

Front 100

True or False, When performing a re-acceptance test after changes to site specific software the system executive software must also be upgraded.

Back 100

False

Front 101

In addition to verifying receipt of a supervisory signal when a water temperature switch is being tested and exposed to water temperature of _________ degrees F or less, a __________ signal must also be verified.

Back 101

40 degrees

restoral signal

Front 102

A charger test of a lead-acid battery with a voltmeter shall confirm that the voltage per cell is __________ volts at ___________ degrees F.

Back 102

2.3 volts at 77 degrees F

Front 103

What type of training/ cert is intended to allow individuals to service a specific brand of fire alarm equipment for which they have been trained?

Back 103

Factory

Front 104

A record of any fire system Impairment shall be kept by the ___________ for a period of 1 year from the date that the impairment is__________.

Back 104

Owner

Repaired

Front 105

A ____________ is defined as a visual evaluation of fire system components performed to verify or confirm that something appears as desired?

Back 105

Inspection

Front 106

NFPA requires a _________ to be preformed to verify the functional operation of a new fire alarm system.

Back 106

Acceptance test.

Front 107

This type of heat detector in not allowed to have a heat test preformed.

Back 107

Fixed temp, non restorable, line type

Front 108

An inspectors test connection is used when properly testing a ___________.

Back 108

Water flow alarm

Front 109

True or False, A according to NFPA 72 a qualified fire alarm service tech needs to Understand & apply requirements to properly design a fire alarm system?

Back 109

False,

Front 110

How often are engine driven generators tested?

Back 110

Monthly

Front 111

Who should be informed first when a tech is planning to perform an inspection or testing of a commercial fire alarm system?

Back 111

Building Owner

Front 112

With each pair of metallic conductors on a NAC short-circuited at the far end, and the resistance measured, the result is a measurement of ___________

Back 112

Loop resistance