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FDNY S-98 Fire Alarm Systems — Certificate of
Fitness Exam 2026/2027 | Fire Department of
New York
QUESTIONS 1–200
Section 1: Qualification & Application Requirements (Questions 1–25)
Q1. Qualification for an S-98 Certificate of Fitness includes all of the following EXCEPT:
• A) Pass the written exam
• B) Must be 21 years of age ✅
• C) Submit a completed application form
• D) Provide a letter of employment
Rationale: According to FDNY S-98 requirements, the minimum age for this certificate is 18 years, not
21. The exam requires passing the written test, submitting a completed application form, and providing
an employer recommendation letter.
Q2. If you fail the written test for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness, you will not be permitted to retest for:
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 90 days ✅
• D) 180 days
Rationale: Candidates who fail the written exam must wait 90 days before retaking the test. A new
application and fee are required for each attempt.
Q3. How long is the S-98 Certificate of Fitness valid before renewal is required?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years ✅
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• D) 5 years
Rationale: The FDNY S-98 certificate must be renewed every three years. A renewal notice is sent 90
days before expiration.
Q4. If your S-98 certificate is more than one year past its expiration date, what happens?
• A) You may renew with a late fee
• B) The certificate is void and you must reapply as a new applicant ✅
• C) You can renew online with no penalty
• D) You are automatically disqualified permanently
Rationale: Certificates more than one year past expiration are void. The applicant must submit a new
application and retake the exam.
Q5. What is the minimum passing score for the S-98 written examination?
• A) 60%
• B) 70% ✅
• C) 75%
• D) 80%
Rationale: The FDNY requires a minimum passing score of 70% for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness exam.
Q6. The S-98 Certificate of Fitness is valid:
• A) Only at the specific location listed on the certificate
• B) Citywide anywhere in New York City ✅
• C) Only in Manhattan
• D) Only for the employer listed on the application
Rationale: This certificate is valid for the person to whom it is issued and may be used anywhere
throughout New York City.
Q7. Which of the following must be submitted with the S-98 application?
• A) High school diploma
• B) Employer recommendation letter ✅
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• C) Birth certificate
• D) Previous certificate of fitness
Rationale: A signed letter of recommendation from the employer is required. A sample employer
recommendation letter is available on the FDNY website.
Q8. How much is the application fee for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness?
• A) $15
• B) $25 ✅
• C) $50
• D) $100
Rationale: The application fee for the S-98 certificate is $25.
Q9. Where must S-98 applicants apply to take the exam?
• A) Online only
• B) In person at FDNY Headquarters ✅
• C) By mail
• D) At any NYS DMV office
Rationale: Exam applicants must apply in person at the FDNY Headquarters (9 MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn).
Q10. What is the renewal fee for the S-98 certificate?
• A) $10
• B) $15 ✅
• C) $25
• D) $50
Rationale: The renewal fee for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness is $15.
Q11. A completed and signed S-98 application form is required for:
• A) Exam applicants only
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• B) Exemption applicants only
• C) Both exam and exemption applicants ✅
• D) Renewal applicants only
Rationale: Both exam applicants and exemption applicants must submit a completed and signed S-98
application form.
Q12. If the FDNY has questions about your application and you do not respond within 10 days, your
application will be:
• A) Terminated ✅
• B) Approved by default
• C) Extended by 30 days
• D) Converted to an exemption
Rationale: Failure to respond to FDNY inquiries within 10 days results in application termination. A new
application and fee are required to reapply.
Q13. Exemption applicants for the S-98 certificate must have their Applicant Affirmation Form:
• A) Signed by an employer
• B) Notarized ✅
• C) Witnessed by an FDNY official
• D) Submitted electronically only
Rationale: Individual exemption applicants must have the Applicant Affirmation Form notarized.
Q14. What is the timeline for FDNY to contact an applicant if there are questions about their
application?
• A) Within 1 business day
• B) Within 2 business days ✅
• C) Within 5 business days
• D) Within 10 business days
Rationale: The FDNY will contact applicants within two business days if there are questions about their
application.
FDNY S-98 Fire Alarm Systems — Certificate of
Fitness Exam 2026/2027 | Fire Department of
New York
QUESTIONS 1–200
Section 1: Qualification & Application Requirements (Questions 1–25)
Q1. Qualification for an S-98 Certificate of Fitness includes all of the following EXCEPT:
• A) Pass the written exam
• B) Must be 21 years of age ✅
• C) Submit a completed application form
• D) Provide a letter of employment
Rationale: According to FDNY S-98 requirements, the minimum age for this certificate is 18 years, not
21. The exam requires passing the written test, submitting a completed application form, and providing
an employer recommendation letter.
Q2. If you fail the written test for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness, you will not be permitted to retest for:
• A) 30 days
• B) 60 days
• C) 90 days ✅
• D) 180 days
Rationale: Candidates who fail the written exam must wait 90 days before retaking the test. A new
application and fee are required for each attempt.
Q3. How long is the S-98 Certificate of Fitness valid before renewal is required?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years ✅
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• D) 5 years
Rationale: The FDNY S-98 certificate must be renewed every three years. A renewal notice is sent 90
days before expiration.
Q4. If your S-98 certificate is more than one year past its expiration date, what happens?
• A) You may renew with a late fee
• B) The certificate is void and you must reapply as a new applicant ✅
• C) You can renew online with no penalty
• D) You are automatically disqualified permanently
Rationale: Certificates more than one year past expiration are void. The applicant must submit a new
application and retake the exam.
Q5. What is the minimum passing score for the S-98 written examination?
• A) 60%
• B) 70% ✅
• C) 75%
• D) 80%
Rationale: The FDNY requires a minimum passing score of 70% for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness exam.
Q6. The S-98 Certificate of Fitness is valid:
• A) Only at the specific location listed on the certificate
• B) Citywide anywhere in New York City ✅
• C) Only in Manhattan
• D) Only for the employer listed on the application
Rationale: This certificate is valid for the person to whom it is issued and may be used anywhere
throughout New York City.
Q7. Which of the following must be submitted with the S-98 application?
• A) High school diploma
• B) Employer recommendation letter ✅
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• C) Birth certificate
• D) Previous certificate of fitness
Rationale: A signed letter of recommendation from the employer is required. A sample employer
recommendation letter is available on the FDNY website.
Q8. How much is the application fee for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness?
• A) $15
• B) $25 ✅
• C) $50
• D) $100
Rationale: The application fee for the S-98 certificate is $25.
Q9. Where must S-98 applicants apply to take the exam?
• A) Online only
• B) In person at FDNY Headquarters ✅
• C) By mail
• D) At any NYS DMV office
Rationale: Exam applicants must apply in person at the FDNY Headquarters (9 MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn).
Q10. What is the renewal fee for the S-98 certificate?
• A) $10
• B) $15 ✅
• C) $25
• D) $50
Rationale: The renewal fee for the S-98 Certificate of Fitness is $15.
Q11. A completed and signed S-98 application form is required for:
• A) Exam applicants only
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• B) Exemption applicants only
• C) Both exam and exemption applicants ✅
• D) Renewal applicants only
Rationale: Both exam applicants and exemption applicants must submit a completed and signed S-98
application form.
Q12. If the FDNY has questions about your application and you do not respond within 10 days, your
application will be:
• A) Terminated ✅
• B) Approved by default
• C) Extended by 30 days
• D) Converted to an exemption
Rationale: Failure to respond to FDNY inquiries within 10 days results in application termination. A new
application and fee are required to reapply.
Q13. Exemption applicants for the S-98 certificate must have their Applicant Affirmation Form:
• A) Signed by an employer
• B) Notarized ✅
• C) Witnessed by an FDNY official
• D) Submitted electronically only
Rationale: Individual exemption applicants must have the Applicant Affirmation Form notarized.
Q14. What is the timeline for FDNY to contact an applicant if there are questions about their
application?
• A) Within 1 business day
• B) Within 2 business days ✅
• C) Within 5 business days
• D) Within 10 business days
Rationale: The FDNY will contact applicants within two business days if there are questions about their
application.
