FDNY P-99 Certificate of Fitness: Key
Concepts & Practice Questions
(UPDATED 2026) GRADED A+||FULLY
SOLVED!!
What color flame indicates lack of oxygen? -CORRECTANSWER Red smoky flame
What device controls water temperature in a boiler? -CORRECTANSWER Aquastat
What removes dirt from oil before the burner? -CORRECTANSWER Oil strainer
What device prevents boiler operation without water? -CORRECTANSWER Low water
cutoff
What temperature defines low-temperature equipment? -CORRECTANSWER 600°F or
less
What must the operator do during burner startup? -CORRECTANSWER Be present in
the boiler room
What indicates incomplete combustion? -CORRECTANSWER Black smoke
, What device measures pressure below atmospheric pressure? -CORRECTANSWER
Vacuum gauge
What carries combustion gases outside? -CORRECTANSWER Chimney
What is the minimum passing score for FDNY COF exams? -CORRECTANSWER 70%
What is the purpose of a safety relief valve? -CORRECTANSWER Prevent excessive
pressure
What happens when too much air enters combustion? -CORRECTANSWER White
dazzling flame
What fuel is commonly used in oil burners? -CORRECTANSWER Heating oil
What instrument measures boiler pressure? -CORRECTANSWER Pressure gauge
What component atomizes fuel oil? -CORRECTANSWER Burner nozzle
What flame indicates excess air? -CORRECTANSWER White flame
What device prevents overheating? -CORRECTANSWER Aquastat
Concepts & Practice Questions
(UPDATED 2026) GRADED A+||FULLY
SOLVED!!
What color flame indicates lack of oxygen? -CORRECTANSWER Red smoky flame
What device controls water temperature in a boiler? -CORRECTANSWER Aquastat
What removes dirt from oil before the burner? -CORRECTANSWER Oil strainer
What device prevents boiler operation without water? -CORRECTANSWER Low water
cutoff
What temperature defines low-temperature equipment? -CORRECTANSWER 600°F or
less
What must the operator do during burner startup? -CORRECTANSWER Be present in
the boiler room
What indicates incomplete combustion? -CORRECTANSWER Black smoke
, What device measures pressure below atmospheric pressure? -CORRECTANSWER
Vacuum gauge
What carries combustion gases outside? -CORRECTANSWER Chimney
What is the minimum passing score for FDNY COF exams? -CORRECTANSWER 70%
What is the purpose of a safety relief valve? -CORRECTANSWER Prevent excessive
pressure
What happens when too much air enters combustion? -CORRECTANSWER White
dazzling flame
What fuel is commonly used in oil burners? -CORRECTANSWER Heating oil
What instrument measures boiler pressure? -CORRECTANSWER Pressure gauge
What component atomizes fuel oil? -CORRECTANSWER Burner nozzle
What flame indicates excess air? -CORRECTANSWER White flame
What device prevents overheating? -CORRECTANSWER Aquastat