FDNY S95 Practice Exam - Pass it Exam

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S95 Practice Exam

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An S-95 Certificate of Fitness is valid for which location?

Any building within the city limits.

The specific building on the certificate.

Any facility owned by the company.

Multiple buildings in one complex.

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What is the function of a tamper switch on a valve?

To detect if the valve is open.

To prevent unauthorized access.

To monitor the water pressure.

To signal if the valve is moved.

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Who is responsible for maintaining the fire alarm logbook?

The visiting fire alarm contractor.

The designated building manager.

The S-95 certificate holder.

The responding FDNY battalion.

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What is the purpose of the alarm silence switch on the FACP?

To permanently disable the alarms.

To reset the system after a fire.

To mute horns during investigation.

To acknowledge a trouble signal.

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Which type of detector is best for sensing smoldering fires?

A standard fixed-temperature detector.

An older ionization-type detector.

A rate-of-rise heat detector.

A photoelectric smoke detector.

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What is the correct response to an unwarranted alarm activation?

Immediately reset the alarm system.

Disable the specific alarm point.

Investigate the cause of the alarm.

Disconnect the power to the panel.

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The secondary power source for a fire alarm system typically consists of what?

A dedicated gasoline generator.

A series of solar power panels.

An uninterruptible power supply.

A set of rechargeable batteries.

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Which action is permitted by an S-95 certificate holder?

Replacing a faulty smoke detector.

Rewiring a malfunctioning circuit.

Conducting only a visual inspection.

Overriding the system software.

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What does a "supervisory" signal indicate to the S-95 holder?

An immediate and dangerous fire event.

A condition that impairs the system.

A failure of the primary AC power.

A scheduled maintenance is overdue.

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Where must a manual fire alarm box be located?

Concealed within a utility closet.

Near an accessible building exit.

Inside a locked security office.

Only on the building's top floor.

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A Certificate of Fitness for S-95 is valid for what duration?

For only a single calendar year.

For a period of two full years.

For a total of four calendar years.

For a maximum of three years.

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What is the primary purpose of visible notification appliances like strobes?

To illuminate the path of egress.

To alert hearing-impaired occupants.

To indicate the location of the fire.

To signal the all-clear status.

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A trouble signal on the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) requires what?

An immediate building evacuation.

An investigation and correction.

A call to the building's owner.

A full system shutdown.

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After a fire alarm activation, who can authorize the resetting of the system?

The S-95 certificate holder on duty.

The senior building management staff.

The first responding security guard.

An officer from the Fire Department.

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What is the main function of a fire alarm system's primary power supply?

To operate the system normally.

To power the building's lights.

To charge the backup batteries.

To run the elevator systems.

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What must be initiated if a fire alarm system will be out of service for more than four hours?

A building evacuation drill.

A designated fire watch.

A complete system replacement.

A public address announcement.

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What type of smoke detector contains a small radioactive source?

The photoelectric light-scattering detector.

The air-sampling aspirating detector.

The projected infrared beam detector.

The dual-chamber ionization detector.

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When investigating an alarm, what is the first thing to look for?

Any signs of smoke or fire.

The easiest path for resetting.

The nearest fire extinguisher.

A person who can silence it.

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What does an activated duct smoke detector typically cause?

The sprinkler system to activate.

The elevator cars to stop moving.

The HVAC system to shut down.

The emergency lights to turn on.

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Which of these is considered an alarm initiating device?

A remote annunciator panel.

A manual fire alarm box.

A visual strobe light.

A motorized alarm bell.

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What information must be recorded in the fire alarm logbook?

The daily weather conditions.

The names of all occupants.

The schedule for repainting.

All system tests and alarms.

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A manual pull station must be colored what specific shade?

A distinctive bright yellow.

A noticeable signal red.

A professional safety orange.

A standard emergency blue.

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What is the purpose of an annunciator panel?

To provide auxiliary power.

To indicate the alarm location.

To silence notification appliances.

To reset the entire system.

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Who must be notified immediately if a fire alarm system is out of service?

The building's designated occupants.

The alarm manufacturing company.

The local utility service provider.

The Fire Department borough dispatcher.

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Which type of detector is most suitable for detecting fires in large open areas?

A standard spot-type detector.

An advanced beam-type detector.

A sensitive ionization detector.

A reliable heat-rate detector.

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A supervisory signal from a sprinkler valve indicates what condition?

The water flow is currently active.

The valve is not fully open.

The fire pump has been activated.

A sprinkler head has been broken.

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How frequently should smoke detectors be cleaned to ensure proper function?

At least once every six months.

At least once every new year.

Only when a trouble signal appears.

Only during a scheduled inspection.

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What action is required before resetting a fire alarm control panel?

Notifying the building owner.

Silencing the audible alarms.

Awaiting verification by FDNY.

Documenting in the logbook.

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Which signal indicates a fault within the fire alarm system's wiring?

A critical supervisory signal.

A standard fire alarm signal.

A distinct trouble signal.

An initial activation signal.

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What is the primary responsibility of an S-95 certificate holder?

Performing complex system repairs.

Conducting annual system testing.

Resetting any activated alarm.

Visually inspecting alarm systems.

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The study material you have will assist you in preparing for the exam for the Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems. The study material includes content from NFPA 72 (2010 edition), the new 2014 New York City Fire Code and the existing Fire Rules of the City of New York. The study material deals with all types of alarm systems. It is your responsibility to be aware of all rules and regulations of the City of New York that may apply to you regardless of whether they are presented in this material. You must become fully cognizant of the fire alarm system that is present at your location.

S-95 Application and Exam Requirements

All candidates must apply and pay for an exam before coming to the FDNY. It will take about 30 minutes to complete it. When applying, pay the $25 application fee online, or in person, one of the following way: Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa), Debit card (MasterCard or Visa), In person: Personal or company check or money order (made out to the New York City Fire Department). All credit card payments will be charged 2% convenience fee.

The S-95 will consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, administered on a “touch screen” computer monitor. It is a limited time examination. Based on the number of questions, you will be given 53 minutes to complete the examination. A passing score of a minimum of 70% is required in order to earn a Certificate of Fitness. All questions on the Certificate of Fitness examination are multiple choice, and each question has four alternative answers. Only one of the four answers is correct for each question.

FDNY S-95 Duties and Limitations

S-95 Certificate of Fitness holders cannot perform smoke detector cleaning. S-95 Certificate of fitness holders are also prohibited from repairing a central station transmitter. S-95 Certificate of Fitness holders cannot install or modify any fire alarm system component. While an S-95 holder can visually inspect smoke detectors and other fire alarm system components, they cannot inspect, test or clean smoke detectors, maintain smoke detectors, or program, service, clean, test, repair and/or replace low voltage fire alarm system components.

Alarm Log Book Requirements

An alarm log book is to be kept on the premises, at the main fire alarm control panel in the building. An alarm log book will be a bound book (not spiral) with lined, consecutively numbered pages. The cover of the log book will be embossed with the words “ALARM LOG BOOK”, together with the name and address of the building. All information shall be written in ink and dated. Log books are to be kept for three (3) years from the date of the most recent entry. The alarm log book is to be separated into 4 distinct sections, with each section containing enough pages to allow for a minimum of one year of entries. The following log book entries are required and must be completed in all circumstances:

Daily entries: Entries for each tour of duty: Each daily entry must include the name of the person who made the entry, the certificate of fitness number of the assigned fire and life safety director, if any, as well as the time each tour was commenced and terminated; all entries must be made in the alarm log book
System off-line records: An entry shall be made in the alarm log book in all such cases stating the date and time the alarm system was off-line, the reasons for the off-line status, the identity and Certificate of Fitness number of the person who was notified at the central station (or other evidence of notification acceptable to the Fire Department), and the date and time the alarm system was returned to service.
Activated alarm entries: In each situation described above, the entries shall include alarm activation date and time, the type and location of the device (e.g., smoke detector, 27th floor, elevator lobby), the likely cause of the alarm, and the Fire Department unit and officer responding.
Entries of notifications: The date and time of notifications to the occupants of the premises regarding a malfunctioning, or improperly functioning alarm system.