S-95 Quiz Questions
with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Alarm silence switch or button: - Answer: Silences the building audible and visual devices after
evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated.
NEVER reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by FDNY personnel.
S-95 - Answer: supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
Indicator unit that provides status information about a circuit, condition or location - Answer:
Annunciator
Receives fire alarm signals and notifies FDNY - Answer: Central station company
An approved central station company is one that has been issued a valid certification from __________.
- Answer: FDNY
Person designated by the subscriber to receive notifications from the central station company about the
status of the protective signaling system.
Is authorized to take action with respect to such system. - Answer: Designated Representative
Supplies power to detection devices and notification appliances. - Answer: FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT
, Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are taken when the protection system is
placed out of service.
(designated by the owner). - Answer: Impairment coordinator
The system components that originates transmissions of change-of-state conditions.
(i.g., smoke detectors,manual fire alarm box, supervisory switch, etc) - Answer: Initiating devices
Fire alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, or by a cause that cannot be determined. -
Answer: Nuisance Alarm
Alarm signal which functioned as designed, but for which a FDNY response proved unnecessary.
(I.g., Alarm triggered by smoke from a lit cigarette in a non-smoking area.) - Answer: Unnecessary Alarm
An alarm signal which failed to function as designed as a result of improper installation or improper
maintenance.
(I.g., improper smoke detector placement, improper detector settings for installed location, lack of
system maintenance, etc.) - Answer: Unwarranted Alarm
The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above. - Answer: Plenum
Duties that can be performed by an S-95 holder - Answer: VISUAL INSPECTIONS ONLY
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - Answer: WARN BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND
TRANSMIT SIGNALS INDICATING A FIRE CONDITION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT VIA AN FDNY APPROVED
CENTRAL STATION COMPANY
System component that monitors inputs and control outputs through various circuits.
with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Alarm silence switch or button: - Answer: Silences the building audible and visual devices after
evacuation is complete while the source of alarm is being investigated.
NEVER reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by FDNY personnel.
S-95 - Answer: supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
Indicator unit that provides status information about a circuit, condition or location - Answer:
Annunciator
Receives fire alarm signals and notifies FDNY - Answer: Central station company
An approved central station company is one that has been issued a valid certification from __________.
- Answer: FDNY
Person designated by the subscriber to receive notifications from the central station company about the
status of the protective signaling system.
Is authorized to take action with respect to such system. - Answer: Designated Representative
Supplies power to detection devices and notification appliances. - Answer: FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT
, Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are taken when the protection system is
placed out of service.
(designated by the owner). - Answer: Impairment coordinator
The system components that originates transmissions of change-of-state conditions.
(i.g., smoke detectors,manual fire alarm box, supervisory switch, etc) - Answer: Initiating devices
Fire alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, or by a cause that cannot be determined. -
Answer: Nuisance Alarm
Alarm signal which functioned as designed, but for which a FDNY response proved unnecessary.
(I.g., Alarm triggered by smoke from a lit cigarette in a non-smoking area.) - Answer: Unnecessary Alarm
An alarm signal which failed to function as designed as a result of improper installation or improper
maintenance.
(I.g., improper smoke detector placement, improper detector settings for installed location, lack of
system maintenance, etc.) - Answer: Unwarranted Alarm
The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above. - Answer: Plenum
Duties that can be performed by an S-95 holder - Answer: VISUAL INSPECTIONS ONLY
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS - Answer: WARN BUILDING OCCUPANTS AND
TRANSMIT SIGNALS INDICATING A FIRE CONDITION TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT VIA AN FDNY APPROVED
CENTRAL STATION COMPANY
System component that monitors inputs and control outputs through various circuits.
