A-49 FDNY Certificate of Fitness
Practice Exam
Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol — 120 Practice Questions with
Answers and Rationales
1. An FDNY permit is required to store, handle, or use an aggregate quantity of
Level 1, 2, or 3 aerosol products in excess of how many pounds net weight?
A. 50 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 250 pounds
D. 500 pounds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A permit is required once the combined net weight of Level 1, 2, or 3 aerosol
products on the premises exceeds 100 pounds.
2. What is the conversion factor used to determine the net weight of aerosol
product packaged in fluid ounces?
A. 5 pounds per gallon
B. 8 pounds per gallon
C. 10 pounds per gallon
D. 12 pounds per gallon
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A conversion factor of 10 pounds per gallon is used, meaning 100 pounds
equals 10 gallons, or 1,280 fluid ounces, of aerosol product.
,3. The handling and use of aerosols in permit quantities must be performed under
what type of supervision?
A. General supervision
B. Personal supervision
C. Remote supervision
D. No supervision is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handling and use (such as at the time of delivery) requires personal
supervision, meaning the Certificate of Fitness holder must be on the premises.
4. The storage of aerosols in permit quantities must be performed under what
type of supervision?
A. Personal supervision
B. General supervision
C. Third-party supervision
D. Supervision is not required for storage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storage requires only general supervision -- the Certificate of Fitness holder
is responsible for compliance but does not need to be on the premises at all times.
5. A permanent site-specific aerosol permit is typically valid for how long?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Permanent permits are usually valid for 12 months, and every permit or
renewal requires an inspection.
,6. A temporary aerosol permit, such as one issued to a construction site, may be
valid for what range of time?
A. Only 24 hours
B. One day up to 12 months
C. One week up to 5 years
D. Temporary permits do not expire
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary permits may be valid from one day to 12 months, depending on
the construction or operation involved.
7. If a premises holding an aerosol permit changes ownership, what must occur?
A. Nothing, the permit automatically transfers
B. A new permit must be issued
C. The old permit remains valid for 90 days
D. Only the Certificate of Fitness needs updating
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Permits are not transferable. Any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy,
or ownership requires that a new permit be issued.
8. How long is an FDNY Certificate of Fitness generally valid?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Certificate of Fitness is valid for 3 years from issuance.
, 9. Which of the following is an example of misconduct that can lead to denial,
suspension, or revocation of a Certificate of Fitness?
A. Requesting a fee waiver as a government employee
B. Cheating on an examination
C. Renewing a certificate before it expires
D. Reporting an unsafe condition to a site safety manager
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheating on an examination is explicitly listed as misconduct that can result
in denial, non-renewal, suspension, or revocation of a Certificate of Fitness.
10. A Certificate of Fitness holder who fails to notify the Fire Department of a
change in their work location may be subject to what?
A. No consequence, since only residence changes must be reported
B. Denial, suspension, or revocation of their certificate
C. An automatic fine only, with no effect on the certificate
D. A mandatory retest within 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to promptly notify the Fire Department of a change in the applicant's
or certificate holder's residence address or work location is considered misconduct.
11. What is a consequence of failing to meet aerosol storage, handling, and use
requirements at a permitted location?
A. A verbal reminder only
B. Fines, criminal penalties, or both
C. Automatic loss of the business license only
D. None, since Certificates of Fitness are advisory only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to meet all requirements subjects the location and the Certificate of
Fitness holder(s) to fines, criminal penalties, or both.
Practice Exam
Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol — 120 Practice Questions with
Answers and Rationales
1. An FDNY permit is required to store, handle, or use an aggregate quantity of
Level 1, 2, or 3 aerosol products in excess of how many pounds net weight?
A. 50 pounds
B. 100 pounds
C. 250 pounds
D. 500 pounds
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A permit is required once the combined net weight of Level 1, 2, or 3 aerosol
products on the premises exceeds 100 pounds.
2. What is the conversion factor used to determine the net weight of aerosol
product packaged in fluid ounces?
A. 5 pounds per gallon
B. 8 pounds per gallon
C. 10 pounds per gallon
D. 12 pounds per gallon
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A conversion factor of 10 pounds per gallon is used, meaning 100 pounds
equals 10 gallons, or 1,280 fluid ounces, of aerosol product.
,3. The handling and use of aerosols in permit quantities must be performed under
what type of supervision?
A. General supervision
B. Personal supervision
C. Remote supervision
D. No supervision is required
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handling and use (such as at the time of delivery) requires personal
supervision, meaning the Certificate of Fitness holder must be on the premises.
4. The storage of aerosols in permit quantities must be performed under what
type of supervision?
A. Personal supervision
B. General supervision
C. Third-party supervision
D. Supervision is not required for storage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Storage requires only general supervision -- the Certificate of Fitness holder
is responsible for compliance but does not need to be on the premises at all times.
5. A permanent site-specific aerosol permit is typically valid for how long?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12 months
D. 3 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Permanent permits are usually valid for 12 months, and every permit or
renewal requires an inspection.
,6. A temporary aerosol permit, such as one issued to a construction site, may be
valid for what range of time?
A. Only 24 hours
B. One day up to 12 months
C. One week up to 5 years
D. Temporary permits do not expire
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary permits may be valid from one day to 12 months, depending on
the construction or operation involved.
7. If a premises holding an aerosol permit changes ownership, what must occur?
A. Nothing, the permit automatically transfers
B. A new permit must be issued
C. The old permit remains valid for 90 days
D. Only the Certificate of Fitness needs updating
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Permits are not transferable. Any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy,
or ownership requires that a new permit be issued.
8. How long is an FDNY Certificate of Fitness generally valid?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Certificate of Fitness is valid for 3 years from issuance.
, 9. Which of the following is an example of misconduct that can lead to denial,
suspension, or revocation of a Certificate of Fitness?
A. Requesting a fee waiver as a government employee
B. Cheating on an examination
C. Renewing a certificate before it expires
D. Reporting an unsafe condition to a site safety manager
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheating on an examination is explicitly listed as misconduct that can result
in denial, non-renewal, suspension, or revocation of a Certificate of Fitness.
10. A Certificate of Fitness holder who fails to notify the Fire Department of a
change in their work location may be subject to what?
A. No consequence, since only residence changes must be reported
B. Denial, suspension, or revocation of their certificate
C. An automatic fine only, with no effect on the certificate
D. A mandatory retest within 24 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to promptly notify the Fire Department of a change in the applicant's
or certificate holder's residence address or work location is considered misconduct.
11. What is a consequence of failing to meet aerosol storage, handling, and use
requirements at a permitted location?
A. A verbal reminder only
B. Fines, criminal penalties, or both
C. Automatic loss of the business license only
D. None, since Certificates of Fitness are advisory only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to meet all requirements subjects the location and the Certificate of
Fitness holder(s) to fines, criminal penalties, or both.
