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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?
A.Chapter 10
B.Chapter 17
C.Chapter 23
D.Chapter 26
Explanation: NFPA 72 Chapter 23 contains the requirements for Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems, including circuit pathway designations, performance, and supervision. NFPA 72 (2022) is a permitted Level II reference and is also available on-screen in read-only form, so candidates should practice locating this chapter efficiently.
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?
A.4 hours in standby and 5 minutes in alarm
B.24 hours in standby followed by 5 minutes in alarm
C.60 hours in standby and 15 minutes in alarm
D.8 hours in standby and 1 hour in alarm
Explanation: NFPA 72 requires a typical protected premises fire alarm system to operate for 24 hours in standby and then 5 minutes in full alarm on secondary power. This is the foundation of the standard battery calculation.
3Under the NFPA 72 (2022) battery-sizing rule, what multiplier is applied to the calculated amp-hour demand?
A.1.05
B.1.10
C.1.25
D.1.50
Explanation: For the NFPA 72 (2022) edition listed by NICET, multiply the calculated amp-hour demand by 1.25. This produces the installed capacity needed after accounting for the battery capacity factor.
4Per NFPA 72 (2022) Chapter 23, which pathway class will continue to operate after a single open in the circuit?
A.Class B
B.Class A
C.Class N (no fault tolerance required)
D.Class C
Explanation: A Class A pathway uses a redundant return path so it continues to operate during a single open. Class B does not provide this fault tolerance and will lose communication beyond the open.
5T-tap branches off a signaling line circuit are generally permitted only on which pathway class?
A.Class A
B.Class B
C.Class X
D.All classes
Explanation: T-taps are typically permitted on Class B SLCs because Class B does not require operation after a single open. Class A and Class X require redundant or fault-tolerant operation that T-taps would defeat.
6Which NFPA 72 (2022) chapter contains the circuit and pathway survivability requirements?
A.Chapter 10
B.Chapter 12
C.Chapter 17
D.Chapter 23
Explanation: Chapter 12 of NFPA 72 is titled 'Circuits and Pathways' and contains pathway class designations, survivability levels, and related performance criteria.
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?
A.Level 0
B.Level 1
C.Level 2
D.Level 3
Explanation: Level 2 survivability is typically achieved with 2-hour fire-rated cable, 2-hour fire-rated enclosure, or circuits routed through a fully sprinklered building with metal raceway. Level 3 requires a 2-hour fire-rated assembly, regardless of sprinklering.
8Per NFPA 72 (2022) Chapter 24, partial evacuation and one-way emergency communication requirements apply to which type of system?
A.Standard horn/strobe protected premises systems
B.In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS)
C.Single-station smoke alarms
D.Public emergency reporting systems
Explanation: Chapter 24 contains the requirements for Emergency Communications Systems, including in-building fire emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS) used for partial evacuation, relocation, and one-way live or recorded messages.
9What is the primary purpose of elevator Phase I emergency recall?
A.Park elevators at the designated level when smoke is detected in specified lobbies, machine rooms, or hoistways
B.Allow firefighters to operate the elevator manually during fire response
C.Disable the elevator and trip a shunt-trip breaker
D.Send a fire alarm signal to the supervising station only
Explanation: Phase I emergency recall sends elevators to the designated recall level (or alternate level if smoke is detected at the primary level) and parks them with doors open so people exit and firefighters can use the cars. Phase II is firefighter manual operation inside the elevator.
10Which detector typically initiates elevator hoistway/machine-room shunt trip for sprinklers?
A.Ionization smoke detector in the elevator lobby
B.Heat detector located within 24 inches of each sprinkler in the hoistway or machine room
C.Beam smoke detector in the corridor
D.Duct smoke detector in the HVAC return
Explanation: Where sprinklers are installed in elevator hoistways or machine rooms, a heat detector with a lower temperature rating and higher sensitivity than the sprinkler is typically placed within 24 inches of each sprinkler head to initiate shunt trip before water discharges.

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

30-40%

Installation

Develop work plans from field conditions, install fire alarm circuits, pathways, raceways and equipment, and perform system commissioning.

25-35%

Maintenance

Perform periodic testing, correct impairments or deficiencies, and maintain documentation.

20-30%

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.

5-15%

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

NICET FAS-II Study Tips from Top Performers

1Map every NFPA 72 (2022) chapter you might need on screen - 10, 12, 14, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 26 - so you can jump to the right reference in under 30 seconds during the exam.
2Drill the standard 24-hour standby + 5-minute alarm battery math with 20% aging derating until you can size a sealed lead-acid battery without hesitation.
3Memorize signal-type assignments: waterflow and hood discharge are alarm, valve tamper and clean-agent abort are supervisory, open SLC conductor and AC failure are trouble.
4Know Pathway Levels 0-3 and the matching NFPA 72 Chapter 12 conditions (sprinklers, metal raceway, 2-hour rated assemblies) cold - they show up in voice EVACS questions in high-rise scenarios.
5Practice Phase I primary vs alternate recall scenarios, shunt-trip via heat detectors within 24 inches of sprinkler heads, and duct smoke detector shutdown for HVAC over 2,000 cfm.

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.