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Key Facts: NICET FAS-II Exam
110
Exam Questions
NICET FAS-II
155 min
Exam Length
NICET FAS-II
500 / 700
Passing Score (scaled)
NICET
$325
Application Fee
NICET
NFPA 72 (2022) + NFPA 70 (2020)
Permitted and On-Screen References
NICET references
2 years
Required Experience (12 mo in FAS)
NICET FAS-II
NICET FAS Level II has 110 questions and a 155-minute time limit at a Pearson VUE test center, with a $325 application fee and a scaled passing score of 500 on a 0-700 scale. NICET does not publish the exact Level II item-type mix. Level II certification requires passing the Level I and Level II exams, verified Level I and II Performance Measures, and 2 years of qualifying experience including at least 12 months of specified fire alarm systems work. NICET permits physical NFPA 72 (2022), NFPA 70 (2020), and IBC (2021) references for Level II; NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 are also available on-screen in read-only form.
Sample NICET FAS-II Practice Questions
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1Which NFPA 72 (2022) chapter covers the requirements for protected premises fire alarm systems?
2Per NFPA 72 (2022), what is the minimum required secondary (standby) power capacity for a typical protected premises fire alarm system in non-voice service?
3Under the NFPA 72 (2022) battery-sizing rule, what multiplier is applied to the calculated amp-hour demand?
4Per NFPA 72 (2022) Chapter 23, which pathway class will continue to operate after a single open in the circuit?
5T-tap branches off a signaling line circuit are generally permitted only on which pathway class?
6Which NFPA 72 (2022) chapter contains the circuit and pathway survivability requirements?
7Per NFPA 72 (2022) Chapter 12, which pathway survivability level is achieved by routing circuits through a building protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system with circuits in metal raceway?
8Per NFPA 72 (2022) Chapter 24, partial evacuation and one-way emergency communication requirements apply to which type of system?
9What is the primary purpose of elevator Phase I emergency recall?
10Which detector typically initiates elevator hoistway/machine-room shunt trip for sprinklers?
About the NICET FAS-II Exam
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II is the associate engineering technician level in the FAS program. Its current content outline covers Installation, Maintenance, Submittal Preparation and System Layout, and Management and Supervision. Level II is delivered at a Pearson VUE test center with specifically permitted references.
Questions
110 scored questions
Time Limit
155 minutes
Passing Score
500 (0-700 scale)
Exam Fee
$325 (NICET (Pearson VUE))
NICET FAS-II Exam Content Outline
Installation
Develop work plans from field conditions, install fire alarm circuits, pathways, raceways and equipment, and perform system commissioning.
Maintenance
Perform periodic testing, correct impairments or deficiencies, and maintain documentation.
Submittal Preparation and System Layout
Assemble project information for shop drawings, survey site conditions, prepare basic technical drawings, and determine power-supply and loading requirements.
Management and Supervision
Coordinate work activities.
How to Pass the NICET FAS-II Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 500 (0-700 scale)
- Exam length: 110 questions
- Time limit: 155 minutes
- Exam fee: $325
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 138 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions and how much time on the NICET Fire Alarm Level II exam?
NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level II has 110 questions and a 155-minute limit at a Pearson VUE test center. NICET says its exams generally use mostly multiple-choice or multiple-select items, but it does not publish a Level II item-type breakdown.
What is the passing score for NICET Fire Alarm Level II?
Candidates need a scaled score of 500 on a 0-700 scale. Score reports identify pass/fail and, for unsuccessful attempts, performance by content domain or section to focus retesting.
What does the NICET Level II Fire Alarm exam cost?
The August 2026 NICET candidate handbook lists a $325 application/exam fee for Level II Fire Alarm Systems. Rescheduling within 24 hours of the appointment or outside the same testing window can add fees.
Do I need Level I before taking the Level II exam?
NICET publishes no prequalification for sitting an exam, so the testing sequence and certification requirements are distinct. To receive Level II certification, however, candidates must pass both Level I and Level II, document at least 2 years of qualifying experience including at least 12 months of specified fire alarm systems work, and obtain verification of all Level I and II Performance Measures.
What references does NICET FAS Level II rely on?
NICET does not designate its exams as open-book. For FAS Level II, the current permitted-reference list includes physical NFPA 72 (2022), NFPA 70 (2020), and IBC (2021), subject to NICET's binding, tab, highlighting, and no-handwritten-notes rules. NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 are also available on-screen in read-only form.
Can I take the NICET FAS Level II exam online?
No. NICET's current Fire Alarm Systems page identifies Level I as the FAS exam available through remote proctoring. Level II is delivered at a Pearson VUE test center.