FDNY A-35 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Air compressors power... - Correct answer-(1) industrial equipment and (2)
construction tools
Examples of equipment powered by air compressor - Correct answer-pneumatic
wrenches, lifts in auto service stations, paint spray booths
Air compressors enable... - Correct answer-(1) efficient repair of all types of
vehicles; and (2) facilitate their safe operation on public thoroughfares
Permit is required for air compressor - Correct answer-that compresses air above
100 PSI
Types of air compressors - Correct answer-(1) reciprocating;
(2) centrifugal;
(3) solar; and
(4) rotary
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, *Difference is the way in which they compress air
How do air compressors work - Correct answer-take the air in a room and force it
into a container UNDER PRESSURE. The more air forced into the container, the
greater the pressure. Compressed air can be discharged from the container at a
controlled rate.
Most common air compressor - Correct answer-Reciprocating
Air compressors are sometimes called - Correct answer-air pumps
Air compressors can be powered by: - Correct answer-(1) electric motors;
(2) internal combustion engines; or
(3) steam turbines
Explosions & air compressors - Correct answer-If there is a build up of flammable
gases (ex: in service stations and workshops), those gases are heavier than air and
fall to the floor before spreading outward. These gases are easily ignited by sparks
and high temperatures--which INCLUDES the heat generated by an air
compressor.
To avoid explosions w/ air compressors - Correct answer-Raise air compressor at
LEAST 5 feet above ground level so that no flammable gases are drawn into the
compressor. To meet the height requirement you can place compressor on a shelf or
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Answers
Air compressors power... - Correct answer-(1) industrial equipment and (2)
construction tools
Examples of equipment powered by air compressor - Correct answer-pneumatic
wrenches, lifts in auto service stations, paint spray booths
Air compressors enable... - Correct answer-(1) efficient repair of all types of
vehicles; and (2) facilitate their safe operation on public thoroughfares
Permit is required for air compressor - Correct answer-that compresses air above
100 PSI
Types of air compressors - Correct answer-(1) reciprocating;
(2) centrifugal;
(3) solar; and
(4) rotary
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, *Difference is the way in which they compress air
How do air compressors work - Correct answer-take the air in a room and force it
into a container UNDER PRESSURE. The more air forced into the container, the
greater the pressure. Compressed air can be discharged from the container at a
controlled rate.
Most common air compressor - Correct answer-Reciprocating
Air compressors are sometimes called - Correct answer-air pumps
Air compressors can be powered by: - Correct answer-(1) electric motors;
(2) internal combustion engines; or
(3) steam turbines
Explosions & air compressors - Correct answer-If there is a build up of flammable
gases (ex: in service stations and workshops), those gases are heavier than air and
fall to the floor before spreading outward. These gases are easily ignited by sparks
and high temperatures--which INCLUDES the heat generated by an air
compressor.
To avoid explosions w/ air compressors - Correct answer-Raise air compressor at
LEAST 5 feet above ground level so that no flammable gases are drawn into the
compressor. To meet the height requirement you can place compressor on a shelf or
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