NICET Fire Alarm Systems 3

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable voltage drop on a Notification Appliance Circuit under full load?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

1%

Answer

5%

Answer

15%

Question 2

Which initiating device is designed to detect the rate of temperature increase rather than an absolute temperature threshold?

Accepted Answer

Rate-of-rise heat detector

Answer

Fixed-temperature heat detector

Answer

Photoelectric detector

Answer

Flame detector

Question 3

A NICET Level I fire alarm technician is best described as someone who:

Accepted Answer

Performs basic tasks under close supervision

Answer

Works independently designing complex systems

Answer

Supervises other technicians on large projects

Answer

Holds a professional engineering license

Question 4

What information must be permanently posted at the fire alarm control unit location?

Accepted Answer

Record of completion and as-built drawings

Answer

Installer's license number only

Answer

Homeowner's insurance policy number

Answer

OSHA safety data sheets

Question 5

Which of the following is a supervisory signal in a fire alarm system?

Accepted Answer

Low air pressure in a dry sprinkler system

Answer

Smoke detector activation

Answer

Manual pull station activation

Answer

Water flow switch activation

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the end-of-line resistor in a Class B initiating device circuit?

Accepted Answer

To allow the panel to supervise the circuit for open faults

Answer

To limit current to connected devices

Answer

To provide surge protection

Answer

To balance voltage across multiple detectors