Verified Answers & Rationales
Certificate of Fitness P-98: Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping and
Storage Systems
Exam Overview
Section 1: General Requirements, Codes & Definitions (Questions 1–
30)
Question 1
1. Where is fuel-oil generally used in buildings?
A) Portable space heaters
B) Stationary equipment
C) Cooking appliances
D) Vehicle refueling stations
Answer
,Answer B: – Stationary equipment
Rationale
The P-98 COF applies strictly to stationary equipment such as
boilers, furnaces, and emergency generators, not to portable
devices. ---
Question 2
2. What are the two primary purposes of fuel-oil in buildings?
A) Equipment lubrication and parts cleaning
B) Fueling emergency generators and heating equipment
C) Pest control and waterproofing
D) Hydraulic lifts and cooling towers
Answer
Answer B: – Fueling emergency generators and heating equipment
Rationale
Fuel-oil systems are designed to provide energy for building heating
and to ensure emergency power via generators. ---
,Question 3
3. Which Certificate of Fitness is required to supervise fuel-oil
transfer from the lowest floor to upper floors?
A) G-98 (Flammable Gases)
B) P-98
C) C-92
D) S-98
Answer
Answer B: – P-98
Rationale
The P-98 COF is specifically required to supervise fuel-oil transfer in
a building. ---
Question 4
4. The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is:
A) Valid citywide regardless of location
B) Premise-related
C) Transferable between employers
D) Valid for life
, Answer
Answer B: – Premise-related
Rationale
The P-98 COF is premise-related, meaning it is tied to a specific
work location. ---
Question 5
5. The use of the word "should" in FDNY materials refers to:
A) A legal requirement
B) Policies, procedures, and/or best practices recommended by the
FDNY
C) A criminal offense
D) An optional suggestion with no importance
Answer
Answer B: – Policies, procedures, and/or best practices
recommended by the FDNY
Rationale
"Should" indicates recommended practices, while "shall" indicates