Fire Alarm Systems Level I exam — Information & Free Practice
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Fire Alarm Systems Level I exam
- Provider
- Pearson VUE
- Format
- English computer-based knowledge examination at a proctored testing center or by OnVUE remote proctoring; answer selections may include multiple answers and picture selection.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 85.
- Time limit
- 110 minutes
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 500 on a 0-700 scale
Examination outline
The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.
Installation — Official range: 44–54% (Practice allocation: 49%)
- Mount and terminate peripherals (e.g., initiating and notification devices).
- Install cabling and associated infrastructure.
- Comply with job site safety requirements.
Maintenance — Official range: 40–50% (Practice allocation: 45%)
- Perform periodic testing of systems and devices.
- Repair/replace impaired/deficient devices.
Submittal Preparation and System Layout — Official range: 1–11% (Practice allocation: 6%)
- Knowledge of technical documents.
Examination sources
- Fire Alarm Systems program
Content Outlines heading and Level I link to FAS_I_Content_Outline.pdf
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Content Outline
PDF p. 1, title and release statement
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Content Outline
PDF p. 1, section 1.1 Installation and tasks 1.1.1-1.1.3
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Content Outline
PDF p. 1, section 1.2 Maintenance and tasks 1.2.1-1.2.2
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Content Outline
PDF p. 1, section 1.3 Submittal Preparation and System Layout and task 1.3.1
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Selected General References
PDF p. 1, on-screen references and edition footnote
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Selected General References
PDF p. 1, other publications introduction and completeness disclaimer
- Fire Alarm Systems Level I Content Outline
PDF p. 1, reference-number footnote
- Fire Alarm Systems program
Coming Soon – 2027, current examination basis and future update
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Candidate Handbook
PDF p. 9, Fire Alarm Systems Requirements & Information
- Application Procedures
Scoring and Scaled Score
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Candidate Handbook
PDF p. 6, Examinations, answer interface and language
- Fire Alarm Systems program
What to Expect, Fire Alarm Systems Exams table, Level I Exam row
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Candidate Handbook
PDF p. 25, Examination Score Report
- Scheduling an Exam
Application affidavit, payment, authorization and Pearson VUE scheduling
- Scheduling an Exam
Level I online and in-person scheduling options
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Candidate Handbook
PDF p. 23, Testing Window and Scheduling the Examination
- Fire Alarm Systems program
Application Information
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Candidate Handbook
PDF p. 24, Online Proctored Testing Requirements and Instructions
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