FDNY FIRE LIFE & SAFETY DIRECTOR TEST #1
UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises near what
location?
ANSWER
Main control valve
Question 2.
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least
_________.(Refer to the Reference material)
ANSWER
monthly
Question 3.
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report to_______.
ANSWER
The Fire Command Center
Question 4.
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of:
ANSWER
Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
Question 5.
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and during the
course of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what action should the
Fire Life Safety Director take?
ANSWER
Immediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
Question 6.
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the following is
TRUE?
ANSWER
You're on the stair side of a door.
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,Question 7.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:
ANSWER
Pull the pin
Question 8.
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some plastics, are
used to fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire.
ANSWER
Class A
Question 9.
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if they
__________.
ANSWER
Remain in place at their present location and listen for announcements
Question 10.
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to the
Reference material)
ANSWER
Quarterly
Question 11.
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal
egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to a public way,
consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge:
ANSWER
Means of egress
Question 12.
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the building
code. In this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify:
ANSWER
The tenants occupying the 15th floor
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, Question 13.
be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY approved indoor storage area. If not, which of
the following cannot be used indoors?
ANSWER
- Portable generators and power washers - Snow blowers
Question 14.
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire protection
system has been restored back to normal service? The system is fully operational and free of
any defects.
ANSWER
Green
Question 15.
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an R-1
occupancy how often?
ANSWER
1 hour quarterly on each shift
Question 16.
Which of the statements listed below is NOT a proper objective of scheduling fire drills for the
benefit of the occupants?
ANSWER
To provide proper education as part of a one-time only employee educational session.
Question 17.
Which of the following describes a space within a building that is enclosed by smoke barriers on
all sides, including the top and bottom floors. This type of system is currently required in any
existing office building over 100 feet in height. when an alarm has been transmitted on the
premises due to a lack of maintenance, improper detector placement, computer console
malfunction and/or improper system installation. This type of alarm is called an:
ANSWER
Smoke compartment
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UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises near what
location?
ANSWER
Main control valve
Question 2.
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least
_________.(Refer to the Reference material)
ANSWER
monthly
Question 3.
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report to_______.
ANSWER
The Fire Command Center
Question 4.
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of:
ANSWER
Smoke inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
Question 5.
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and during the
course of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what action should the
Fire Life Safety Director take?
ANSWER
Immediately notify the Fire Department and request a response.
Question 6.
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the following is
TRUE?
ANSWER
You're on the stair side of a door.
1
,Question 7.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher:
ANSWER
Pull the pin
Question 8.
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some plastics, are
used to fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire.
ANSWER
Class A
Question 9.
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if they
__________.
ANSWER
Remain in place at their present location and listen for announcements
Question 10.
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to the
Reference material)
ANSWER
Quarterly
Question 11.
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal
egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to a public way,
consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge:
ANSWER
Means of egress
Question 12.
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the building
code. In this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify:
ANSWER
The tenants occupying the 15th floor
2
, Question 13.
be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY approved indoor storage area. If not, which of
the following cannot be used indoors?
ANSWER
- Portable generators and power washers - Snow blowers
Question 14.
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire protection
system has been restored back to normal service? The system is fully operational and free of
any defects.
ANSWER
Green
Question 15.
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an R-1
occupancy how often?
ANSWER
1 hour quarterly on each shift
Question 16.
Which of the statements listed below is NOT a proper objective of scheduling fire drills for the
benefit of the occupants?
ANSWER
To provide proper education as part of a one-time only employee educational session.
Question 17.
Which of the following describes a space within a building that is enclosed by smoke barriers on
all sides, including the top and bottom floors. This type of system is currently required in any
existing office building over 100 feet in height. when an alarm has been transmitted on the
premises due to a lack of maintenance, improper detector placement, computer console
malfunction and/or improper system installation. This type of alarm is called an:
ANSWER
Smoke compartment
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