FDNY A35 Practice Exam Questions
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✓✓ What forms of payment are accepted for the A-35 exam application
fee? ✓✓Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money
order.
✓✓ What is the passing score required for the A-35 Certificate of
Fitness exam? ✓✓At least 70%.
✓✓ How many multiple-choice questions are on the A-35 exam? ✓✓20
questions.
✓✓ What is the time limit for completing the A-35 exam? ✓✓30
minutes.
✓✓ Where is the A-35 exam administered? ✓✓FDNY Headquarters, 9
MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
✓✓ What is the significance of the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? ✓✓It is
important to secure and protect it like a driver's license.
✓✓ What should A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do to renew their
certification? ✓✓It is strongly recommended to renew online.
✓✓ What is the status of the 2022 Fire Code in relation to the A-35
exam? ✓✓The exam will mainly be based on the study booklet, not the
2022 Fire Code.
✓✓ When did the 2022 Fire Code take effect? ✓✓April 15, 2022.
,✓✓ What is the requirement for facilities established after April 15,
2022, according to the 2022 Fire Code? ✓✓They must comply with the
design and installation provisions of the new code.
✓✓ What happens to facilities established before April 15, 2022, under
the new Fire Code? ✓✓They can continue under the former Fire
Code/Fire Rule unless otherwise specified.
✓✓ What type of questions are on the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
examination? ✓✓Multiple choice questions with four alternative
answers, only one of which is correct.
✓✓ What should you do if you do not answer a question on the A-35
exam? ✓✓It will be scored as incorrect.
✓✓ What is the penalty for guessing on the A-35 exam? ✓✓There is no
penalty for guessing.
✓✓ Who is eligible for fee waivers for the A-35 exam? ✓✓Only
government employees using their COF for work-related
responsibilities.
✓✓ What must be included in a request for a fee waiver? ✓✓A letter on
official letterhead stating the applicant's name, exam type, and address,
along with an ID copy.
✓✓ What is the main purpose of the study material provided for the A-
35 exam? ✓✓To prepare applicants for the examination for the
Certificate of Fitness to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors.
, ✓✓ What should A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do with their
certificate? ✓✓It must be available upon demand by a Fire Department
representative.
✓✓ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments for the A-35
application? ✓✓A 2% convenience fee will be applied.
✓✓ What is the primary use of an air compressor system? ✓✓Storing
and making use of pressurized air.
✓✓ What happens to air when it is pressurized by an air compressor?
✓✓It becomes hot.
✓✓ What is required for compressing atmospheric air that exceeds 100
psi? ✓✓A FDNY permit.
✓✓ What types of gases require a FDNY permit when compressed?
✓✓Nonflammable, corrosive, or oxidizing gases.
✓✓ What is the most commonly used type of air compressor?
✓✓Reciprocating air compressor.
✓✓ How does an air compressor operate? ✓✓It draws air into a
container under pressure, compresses it, and releases it at a controlled
rate.
✓✓ What is the function of the intake valve in an air compressor? ✓✓It
opens to allow air into the cylinder when the piston moves downward.
✓✓ What is the role of the discharge valve in an air compressor? ✓✓It
opens to release compressed air into the air receiver when pressure
reaches a certain level.
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✓✓ What forms of payment are accepted for the A-35 exam application
fee? ✓✓Credit card, debit card, personal or company check, or money
order.
✓✓ What is the passing score required for the A-35 Certificate of
Fitness exam? ✓✓At least 70%.
✓✓ How many multiple-choice questions are on the A-35 exam? ✓✓20
questions.
✓✓ What is the time limit for completing the A-35 exam? ✓✓30
minutes.
✓✓ Where is the A-35 exam administered? ✓✓FDNY Headquarters, 9
MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
✓✓ What is the significance of the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? ✓✓It is
important to secure and protect it like a driver's license.
✓✓ What should A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do to renew their
certification? ✓✓It is strongly recommended to renew online.
✓✓ What is the status of the 2022 Fire Code in relation to the A-35
exam? ✓✓The exam will mainly be based on the study booklet, not the
2022 Fire Code.
✓✓ When did the 2022 Fire Code take effect? ✓✓April 15, 2022.
,✓✓ What is the requirement for facilities established after April 15,
2022, according to the 2022 Fire Code? ✓✓They must comply with the
design and installation provisions of the new code.
✓✓ What happens to facilities established before April 15, 2022, under
the new Fire Code? ✓✓They can continue under the former Fire
Code/Fire Rule unless otherwise specified.
✓✓ What type of questions are on the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
examination? ✓✓Multiple choice questions with four alternative
answers, only one of which is correct.
✓✓ What should you do if you do not answer a question on the A-35
exam? ✓✓It will be scored as incorrect.
✓✓ What is the penalty for guessing on the A-35 exam? ✓✓There is no
penalty for guessing.
✓✓ Who is eligible for fee waivers for the A-35 exam? ✓✓Only
government employees using their COF for work-related
responsibilities.
✓✓ What must be included in a request for a fee waiver? ✓✓A letter on
official letterhead stating the applicant's name, exam type, and address,
along with an ID copy.
✓✓ What is the main purpose of the study material provided for the A-
35 exam? ✓✓To prepare applicants for the examination for the
Certificate of Fitness to Operate and Maintain Air Compressors.
, ✓✓ What should A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do with their
certificate? ✓✓It must be available upon demand by a Fire Department
representative.
✓✓ What is the convenience fee for credit card payments for the A-35
application? ✓✓A 2% convenience fee will be applied.
✓✓ What is the primary use of an air compressor system? ✓✓Storing
and making use of pressurized air.
✓✓ What happens to air when it is pressurized by an air compressor?
✓✓It becomes hot.
✓✓ What is required for compressing atmospheric air that exceeds 100
psi? ✓✓A FDNY permit.
✓✓ What types of gases require a FDNY permit when compressed?
✓✓Nonflammable, corrosive, or oxidizing gases.
✓✓ What is the most commonly used type of air compressor?
✓✓Reciprocating air compressor.
✓✓ How does an air compressor operate? ✓✓It draws air into a
container under pressure, compresses it, and releases it at a controlled
rate.
✓✓ What is the function of the intake valve in an air compressor? ✓✓It
opens to allow air into the cylinder when the piston moves downward.
✓✓ What is the role of the discharge valve in an air compressor? ✓✓It
opens to release compressed air into the air receiver when pressure
reaches a certain level.
