NICET Fire Alarm Systems 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

To power and supervise alarm notification devices

Answer

To supervise sprinkler water flow

Answer

To monitor door holders and dampers

Answer

To provide a pathway for initiating device signals

Question 2

Under NFPA 72, how often must a fire alarm control unit receive a battery load test?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

Monthly

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 3 years

Question 3

What does a Class A wiring configuration provide that a Class B configuration does not?

Accepted Answer

Fault tolerance that maintains circuit operation after a single open fault

Answer

Higher voltage capacity

Answer

Lower installation cost

Answer

Compatibility with addressable devices only

Question 4

Which NICET fire alarm certification program work element covers system design?

Accepted Answer

Work Element 5001

Answer

Work Element 1001

Answer

Work Element 3001

Answer

Work Element 7001

Question 5

What type of signal does a water flow switch in a sprinkler system generate at the fire alarm panel?

Accepted Answer

Alarm signal

Answer

Supervisory signal

Answer

Trouble signal

Answer

Monitor signal

Question 6

When installing a smoke detector near an HVAC supply vent, what is the minimum required distance from the vent?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

1 foot

Answer

6 feet

Answer

10 feet