S95 Test Questions and Correct
Answers
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.
Fire Alarm signal - Answer: A signal initiated by a fire alarm-initiating device such as a manual fire
alarm box (pull station), automatic fire detector, water-flow switch, or other device whose activation
is indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.
Answers
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.
Fire Alarm signal - Answer: A signal initiated by a fire alarm-initiating device such as a manual fire
alarm box (pull station), automatic fire detector, water-flow switch, or other device whose activation
is indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.
