FDNY S-95 CERTIFICATE OF
FITNESS SUPERVISION OF FIRE
ALARM SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
EXAM PREP – 250 PRACTICE
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FDNY S-95 Certificate of Fitness Practice Exam
Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
Section 1: Roles, Responsibilities & Regulations
1. What is the primary responsibility of an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder?
A. Installing new fire alarm systems
B. Performing electrical wiring repairs
C. Supervising the operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems
D. Approving building construction plans
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness qualifies an individual to supervise the
operation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire alarm systems to ensure
,continuous fire protection. The holder does not install or design systems but oversees
their proper functioning.
2. Which document contains the statutory duties for Certificate of Fitness holders
in New York City?
A. NFPA 72
B. NYC Fire Code
C. FDNY Operations Manual
D. International Fire Code
Rationale: The NYC Fire Code contains the statutory duties for Certificate of Fitness
holders, distinguishing supervision responsibilities from maintenance functions
performed by licensed technicians.
3. How often must a Certificate of Fitness holder inspect the fire alarm system?
A. Weekly
B. Daily
C. Monthly
D. Quarterly
Rationale: Daily inspections ensure the system is operational at all times. The S-95
holder must verify that the fire alarm control panel indicates normal operation and that
no trouble conditions exist.
4. When should a Certificate of Fitness holder contact the FDNY?
A. Only during scheduled inspections
B. If a system is defective or tampered with
C. For all routine tests
D. After replacing batteries
,Rationale: The FDNY must be notified immediately of defects affecting fire safety,
including system impairments, tampering, or conditions that render the fire alarm
system non-functional.
5. Who should be notified immediately when a fire alarm system is out of service?
A. Utility company
B. Insurance company
C. FDNY and building management when required
D. Local police only
Rationale: Whenever a required fire alarm system is impaired, FDNY notification and
impairment procedures must be followed when applicable. An Impairment Coordinator
is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are taken.
Section 2: Fire Alarm System Components
6. What does FACP stand for in fire alarm terminology?
A. Fire Alarm Communication Protocol
B. Fire Alarm Control Panel
C. Fire Alarm Circuit Protector
D. Federal Alarm Compliance Program
Rationale: The Fire Alarm Control Panel is the central hub that monitors inputs from
detection devices and controls output through various circuits, activating audible and
visual notification devices when conditions warrant.
7. What is a NAC in fire alarm terminology?
A. Notification Appliance Circuit
B. Network Alarm Control
, C. New Alarm Code
D. National Alert Center
Rationale: A NAC powers notification devices like horns and strobes. It is the circuit that
provides power and signal to notification appliances.
8. Which device manually activates a fire alarm?
A. Heat detector
B. Pull station
C. Smoke detector
D. Fire bell
Rationale: Pull stations (manual fire alarm boxes) allow manual activation of fire alarm
systems by building occupants who discover a fire emergency.
9. What component provides visual notification of a fire?
A. Siren
B. Strobe light
C. Smoke detector
D. Pull station
Rationale: Strobe lights alert occupants who may not hear audible alarms, including
those with hearing impairments. Visual notification appliances are required in certain
occupancies.
10. Which device activates when a fire breaks out in a cooking area?
A. Heat detector
B. Flame detector
C. Smoke detector
D. Kitchen hood suppression system
FITNESS SUPERVISION OF FIRE
ALARM SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
EXAM PREP – 250 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/
LATEST FDNY S-95 EXAM PREP
TEST BANK
FDNY S-95 Certificate of Fitness Practice Exam
Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems
Section 1: Roles, Responsibilities & Regulations
1. What is the primary responsibility of an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder?
A. Installing new fire alarm systems
B. Performing electrical wiring repairs
C. Supervising the operation and maintenance of fire alarm systems
D. Approving building construction plans
Rationale: The S-95 Certificate of Fitness qualifies an individual to supervise the
operation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire alarm systems to ensure
,continuous fire protection. The holder does not install or design systems but oversees
their proper functioning.
2. Which document contains the statutory duties for Certificate of Fitness holders
in New York City?
A. NFPA 72
B. NYC Fire Code
C. FDNY Operations Manual
D. International Fire Code
Rationale: The NYC Fire Code contains the statutory duties for Certificate of Fitness
holders, distinguishing supervision responsibilities from maintenance functions
performed by licensed technicians.
3. How often must a Certificate of Fitness holder inspect the fire alarm system?
A. Weekly
B. Daily
C. Monthly
D. Quarterly
Rationale: Daily inspections ensure the system is operational at all times. The S-95
holder must verify that the fire alarm control panel indicates normal operation and that
no trouble conditions exist.
4. When should a Certificate of Fitness holder contact the FDNY?
A. Only during scheduled inspections
B. If a system is defective or tampered with
C. For all routine tests
D. After replacing batteries
,Rationale: The FDNY must be notified immediately of defects affecting fire safety,
including system impairments, tampering, or conditions that render the fire alarm
system non-functional.
5. Who should be notified immediately when a fire alarm system is out of service?
A. Utility company
B. Insurance company
C. FDNY and building management when required
D. Local police only
Rationale: Whenever a required fire alarm system is impaired, FDNY notification and
impairment procedures must be followed when applicable. An Impairment Coordinator
is responsible for ensuring proper safety precautions are taken.
Section 2: Fire Alarm System Components
6. What does FACP stand for in fire alarm terminology?
A. Fire Alarm Communication Protocol
B. Fire Alarm Control Panel
C. Fire Alarm Circuit Protector
D. Federal Alarm Compliance Program
Rationale: The Fire Alarm Control Panel is the central hub that monitors inputs from
detection devices and controls output through various circuits, activating audible and
visual notification devices when conditions warrant.
7. What is a NAC in fire alarm terminology?
A. Notification Appliance Circuit
B. Network Alarm Control
, C. New Alarm Code
D. National Alert Center
Rationale: A NAC powers notification devices like horns and strobes. It is the circuit that
provides power and signal to notification appliances.
8. Which device manually activates a fire alarm?
A. Heat detector
B. Pull station
C. Smoke detector
D. Fire bell
Rationale: Pull stations (manual fire alarm boxes) allow manual activation of fire alarm
systems by building occupants who discover a fire emergency.
9. What component provides visual notification of a fire?
A. Siren
B. Strobe light
C. Smoke detector
D. Pull station
Rationale: Strobe lights alert occupants who may not hear audible alarms, including
those with hearing impairments. Visual notification appliances are required in certain
occupancies.
10. Which device activates when a fire breaks out in a cooking area?
A. Heat detector
B. Flame detector
C. Smoke detector
D. Kitchen hood suppression system
