S-95 Exam Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
S95 - Answer: supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
Annunciator - Answer: signal about a circuit, condition or location
central station - Answer: receives fire alarm signals and notifies fdny
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 - Answer: receives inputs from fire alarm and supplies
power to detection devices and transponder(s) of off-premises transmitter(s).
Provides a transfer of power to notification
appliances, and transfer of condition to relays of devices.
impairment coordinator - Answer: Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner).
initiating devices - Answer: originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke
detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
nuisance alarm - Answer: A fire alarm signal caused by malfunction or improper operation of a fire alarm
system or component.
plenum - Answer: The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above.
, S95 visual inspection of smoke detectors - Answer: YES
S95 visual inspection of other fire alarm components - Answer: YES
S95 smoke detector inspections, testing and cleaning - Answer: NO
S95 smoke detector maintenance - Answer: NO
S95 Program, service, clean repair fire alarms - Answer: NO
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
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - Answer: FACP is a system component that monitors inputs and control
outputs through
various circuits. The primary purpose of the
fire alarm control panel is to process signals
received from initiating devices and to activate
appropriate signals and outputs.
3 types of signals by facp - Answer: fire alarm signal, supervisory circuit, trouble signals
fire alarm signal - Answer: activation indicates fire.
activates audio and visual devices and contacts central station.
central station operator informes premesis when... - Answer: notifies fdny
Solutions Graded A+
S95 - Answer: supervision of fire alarm systems and other related systems
Annunciator - Answer: signal about a circuit, condition or location
central station - Answer: receives fire alarm signals and notifies fdny
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 - Answer: receives inputs from fire alarm and supplies
power to detection devices and transponder(s) of off-premises transmitter(s).
Provides a transfer of power to notification
appliances, and transfer of condition to relays of devices.
impairment coordinator - Answer: Person responsible for ensuring the proper safety precautions are
taken when the protection system is placed out of service (designated by the owner).
initiating devices - Answer: originates transmission of a change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke
detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.
nuisance alarm - Answer: A fire alarm signal caused by malfunction or improper operation of a fire alarm
system or component.
plenum - Answer: The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above.
, S95 visual inspection of smoke detectors - Answer: YES
S95 visual inspection of other fire alarm components - Answer: YES
S95 smoke detector inspections, testing and cleaning - Answer: NO
S95 smoke detector maintenance - Answer: NO
S95 Program, service, clean repair fire alarms - Answer: NO
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
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) - Answer: FACP is a system component that monitors inputs and control
outputs through
various circuits. The primary purpose of the
fire alarm control panel is to process signals
received from initiating devices and to activate
appropriate signals and outputs.
3 types of signals by facp - Answer: fire alarm signal, supervisory circuit, trouble signals
fire alarm signal - Answer: activation indicates fire.
activates audio and visual devices and contacts central station.
central station operator informes premesis when... - Answer: notifies fdny
