FDNY S-95 SUPERVISION OF FIRE ALARM
SYSTEMS EXAMINATION| 350 COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS REQUIREMENTS & SUPERVISION
(Questions 1-40)
Question 1
Which of the following Certificate of Fitness holders is authorized to supervise
the visual inspection of a fire alarm system without any voice communication
system?
A) F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder
B) S-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
C) S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder
D) S-78 Certificate of Fitness holder
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is specifically authorized to
personally supervise the visual inspection of Fire Alarm Systems without any
,voice communication system. S-97 and S-78 holders have different scopes of
work, and F-80 is for homeless shelters.
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Question 2
Any building with an FDNY approved fire alarm system is required to be
under the supervision of a Certificate of Fitness holder. The S-95 Certificate of
Fitness is valid:
A) For any location in New York City
B) Only at a specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued
C) For the lifetime of the holder
D) For any building owned by the certificate holder
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is valid only at a specific location and
for the specific person to whom it is issued. It is not transferable between
locations or individuals.
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Question 3
What is the application fee for a new S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A) $15
,B) $25
C) $50
D) $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new application fee for an S-95 Certificate of Fitness is $25. The
renewal fee is $15.
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Question 4
How often must an S-95 Certificate of Fitness be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The renewal cycle for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness is 3 years.
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, Question 5
Which of the following Certificate of Fitness holders is EXEMPT from having to
obtain a separate S-95 Certificate of Fitness for the same premises?
A) S-78 Certificate of Fitness holder
B) S-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
C) F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder
D) Any FDNY certificate holder
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals who have obtained the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness are exempt from having to obtain a separate S-95
Certificate of Fitness for the same premises.
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Question 6
An applicant who possesses an F-80 Certificate of Fitness wants to obtain an
S-95 Certification of Fitness for a different premises. What is required?
A) Only a new application fee
B) Employer recommendation letter and payment of $25
C) A new exam and application fee
D) Only a written request to FDNY
SYSTEMS EXAMINATION| 350 COMPREHENSIVE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS REQUIREMENTS & SUPERVISION
(Questions 1-40)
Question 1
Which of the following Certificate of Fitness holders is authorized to supervise
the visual inspection of a fire alarm system without any voice communication
system?
A) F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder
B) S-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
C) S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder
D) S-78 Certificate of Fitness holder
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is specifically authorized to
personally supervise the visual inspection of Fire Alarm Systems without any
,voice communication system. S-97 and S-78 holders have different scopes of
work, and F-80 is for homeless shelters.
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Question 2
Any building with an FDNY approved fire alarm system is required to be
under the supervision of a Certificate of Fitness holder. The S-95 Certificate of
Fitness is valid:
A) For any location in New York City
B) Only at a specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued
C) For the lifetime of the holder
D) For any building owned by the certificate holder
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness is valid only at a specific location and
for the specific person to whom it is issued. It is not transferable between
locations or individuals.
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Question 3
What is the application fee for a new S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A) $15
,B) $25
C) $50
D) $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The new application fee for an S-95 Certificate of Fitness is $25. The
renewal fee is $15.
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Question 4
How often must an S-95 Certificate of Fitness be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The renewal cycle for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness is 3 years.
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, Question 5
Which of the following Certificate of Fitness holders is EXEMPT from having to
obtain a separate S-95 Certificate of Fitness for the same premises?
A) S-78 Certificate of Fitness holder
B) S-97 Certificate of Fitness holder
C) F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder
D) Any FDNY certificate holder
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals who have obtained the F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53
Certificate of Fitness are exempt from having to obtain a separate S-95
Certificate of Fitness for the same premises.
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Question 6
An applicant who possesses an F-80 Certificate of Fitness wants to obtain an
S-95 Certification of Fitness for a different premises. What is required?
A) Only a new application fee
B) Employer recommendation letter and payment of $25
C) A new exam and application fee
D) Only a written request to FDNY
