S95 Exam Questions
with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
alarm signal - Answer: A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
Annunciator - Answer: A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or
location.
Approved Central Station Company - Answer: A central station company that has been issued a valid
certificate of operation from FDNY.
ARCS(Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - Answer: In -building emergency radio Communication
Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication for Fire Department use only.
Defined Fire Alarm System - Answer: A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically
transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are
required to have a fire alarm system.
Designated Representative - Answer: A person or entity designated by the subscriber who shall be
responsible for receiving notifications from the central station company concerning the status of the
protective signaling system at the protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect
to such system.
Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACP, FCS) - Answer: A system component that receives inputs from automatic
and manual fire alarm devices and is capable of supplying power to detection devices and transponders
of off-premises transmitters. The control unit is capable of providing a transfer of power to the
notification appliances and transfer of condition to relays of devices.
with Complete Solutions
Graded A+
alarm signal - Answer: A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
indicative of fire.
Annunciator - Answer: A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or
location.
Approved Central Station Company - Answer: A central station company that has been issued a valid
certificate of operation from FDNY.
ARCS(Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - Answer: In -building emergency radio Communication
Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication for Fire Department use only.
Defined Fire Alarm System - Answer: A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof that automatically
transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is installed in premises which are
required to have a fire alarm system.
Designated Representative - Answer: A person or entity designated by the subscriber who shall be
responsible for receiving notifications from the central station company concerning the status of the
protective signaling system at the protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect
to such system.
Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACP, FCS) - Answer: A system component that receives inputs from automatic
and manual fire alarm devices and is capable of supplying power to detection devices and transponders
of off-premises transmitters. The control unit is capable of providing a transfer of power to the
notification appliances and transfer of condition to relays of devices.
