[G-22 FDNY 50+ (UPDATED FOR 2026) EXAM PREP PACK A+] –QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains:
- Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Rules and Regulations
- Certificate of Fitness (C of F) Responsibilities and Legal Mandates
- Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Signal Types
- Emergency Procedures and Central Station Transmitter Operations
- Electrical Systems, Backup Power, and Battery Safety
- Record Keeping, Log Books, and Communication Protocols
- Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Frequencies
- Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Integration
Introduction
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the technical knowledge, regulatory compliance, and practical decision-making skills
required for candidates seeking the FDNY G-22 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems. Candidates are assessed on critical
competencies including central station monitoring, equipment testing, emergency response protocols, and legal record-keeping mandates.
Structuring its contents across foundational theory and real-world scenario-based questions, this exam stresses the application of safety standards
under high-pressure conditions. Successful completion demonstrates a thorough operational understanding necessary to protect life and property
within New York City.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A central station transmitter encounters a complete primary power failure. What is the minimum duration that the secondary power supply (batteries)
must be capable of operating the system under normal supervisory conditions?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 96 hours
🟢 Correct answer B. 24 hours
,🔴 RATIONALE: Under NFPA and FDNY regulations, secondary power supplies for central station signaling systems must have sufficient capacity to
operate the system under maximum quiescent load (normal supervisory conditions) for at least 24 hours and then be capable of transmitting signals
for at least 5 minutes.
Question 2
While reviewing the fire alarm log book, a G-22 holder notices that a required semi-annual test on a smoke detector was missed. Which of the
following is the correct immediate action?
A. Wait until the next annual inspection to bundle the tests together.
B. Document the deficiency in the log book and immediately schedule the test.
C. Verbally inform the building owner without creating a written record.
D. Reset the fire alarm control panel to clear any potential internal faults.
🟢 Correct answer B. Document the deficiency in the log book and immediately schedule the test.
🔴 RATIONALE: Deficiencies or missed testing cycles must be recorded immediately in the official log book. Remedial action, such as scheduling
the missed test, must be initiated promptly to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and life safety protection.
Question 3
An operator at a central station receives a trouble signal from a high-rise commercial building at 02:00 AM. What is the maximum allowable time for
the central station to dispatch a runner or technician to the protected premises?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
🟢 Correct answer C. 4 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: FDNY and NFPA provisions mandate that for trouble signals, the central station must investigate and, if necessary, dispatch a
qualified runner or technician to arrive at the protected premises within 4 hours of receiving the signal.
,Question 4
During a routine inspection, a technician discovers that a smoke detector has been painted over by a tenant. This condition represents which type of
signal or classification on the fire alarm system?
A. Alarm signal
B. Supervisory signal
C. Trouble signal
D. Pre-alarm signal
🟢 Correct answer C. Trouble signal
🔴 RATIONALE: Physical damage, contamination, or modifications (such as paint) that interfere with the proper operation of a life safety device
constitute a fault or trouble condition, which impairs the system's readiness.
Question 5
Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited for a G-22 Certificate of Fitness holder regarding a fire alarm control panel?
A. Performing a lamp test to verify LED functionality.
B. Silencing an active, unverified fire alarm signal before the FDNY arrives.
C. Reviewing the historical event log on the digital display.
D. Verifying that the primary AC power light is illuminated.
🟢 Correct answer B. Silencing an active, unverified fire alarm signal before the FDNY arrives.
🔴 RATIONALE: A central station operator or building C of F holder must never silence or reset an unverified fire alarm signal prior to investigation or
explicit authorization by arriving FDNY personnel, as it may mask an active fire.
Question 6
A building undergoes a major structural renovation that alters the floor layout. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm system
layout is updated and re-certified with the FDNY?
A. The central station operator
, B. The G-22 Certificate of Fitness holder
C. The building owner
D. The local fire precinct captain
🟢 Correct answer C. The building owner
🔴 RATIONALE: The building owner holds ultimate legal responsibility for maintaining the premises in compliance with the New York City Fire Code,
including ensuring all modifications to life safety systems are properly permitted, engineered, and approved.
Question 7
What type of fire alarm signal is initiated when a waterflow switch detects water movement in a sprinkler system?
A. Supervisory signal
B. Trouble signal
C. Maintenance signal
D. Fire alarm signal
🟢 Correct answer D. Fire alarm signal
🔴 RATIONALE: Waterflow in a sprinkler system indicates that a sprinkler head has fused or a pipe has ruptured due to fire conditions, which
triggers a distinct, high-priority fire alarm signal that requires immediate fire department dispatch.
Question 8
A central station transmitter is configured to utilize dual-path signaling. If the primary communication path fails, within what maximum timeframe must
the transmitter detect and report this failure to the central station?
A. 60 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 60 seconds
D. 10 seconds
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains:
- Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Rules and Regulations
- Certificate of Fitness (C of F) Responsibilities and Legal Mandates
- Fire Alarm System Monitoring and Signal Types
- Emergency Procedures and Central Station Transmitter Operations
- Electrical Systems, Backup Power, and Battery Safety
- Record Keeping, Log Books, and Communication Protocols
- Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Frequencies
- Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Integration
Introduction
The purpose of this comprehensive assessment is to evaluate the technical knowledge, regulatory compliance, and practical decision-making skills
required for candidates seeking the FDNY G-22 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems. Candidates are assessed on critical
competencies including central station monitoring, equipment testing, emergency response protocols, and legal record-keeping mandates.
Structuring its contents across foundational theory and real-world scenario-based questions, this exam stresses the application of safety standards
under high-pressure conditions. Successful completion demonstrates a thorough operational understanding necessary to protect life and property
within New York City.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
A central station transmitter encounters a complete primary power failure. What is the minimum duration that the secondary power supply (batteries)
must be capable of operating the system under normal supervisory conditions?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 60 hours
D. 96 hours
🟢 Correct answer B. 24 hours
,🔴 RATIONALE: Under NFPA and FDNY regulations, secondary power supplies for central station signaling systems must have sufficient capacity to
operate the system under maximum quiescent load (normal supervisory conditions) for at least 24 hours and then be capable of transmitting signals
for at least 5 minutes.
Question 2
While reviewing the fire alarm log book, a G-22 holder notices that a required semi-annual test on a smoke detector was missed. Which of the
following is the correct immediate action?
A. Wait until the next annual inspection to bundle the tests together.
B. Document the deficiency in the log book and immediately schedule the test.
C. Verbally inform the building owner without creating a written record.
D. Reset the fire alarm control panel to clear any potential internal faults.
🟢 Correct answer B. Document the deficiency in the log book and immediately schedule the test.
🔴 RATIONALE: Deficiencies or missed testing cycles must be recorded immediately in the official log book. Remedial action, such as scheduling
the missed test, must be initiated promptly to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and life safety protection.
Question 3
An operator at a central station receives a trouble signal from a high-rise commercial building at 02:00 AM. What is the maximum allowable time for
the central station to dispatch a runner or technician to the protected premises?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 8 hours
🟢 Correct answer C. 4 hours
🔴 RATIONALE: FDNY and NFPA provisions mandate that for trouble signals, the central station must investigate and, if necessary, dispatch a
qualified runner or technician to arrive at the protected premises within 4 hours of receiving the signal.
,Question 4
During a routine inspection, a technician discovers that a smoke detector has been painted over by a tenant. This condition represents which type of
signal or classification on the fire alarm system?
A. Alarm signal
B. Supervisory signal
C. Trouble signal
D. Pre-alarm signal
🟢 Correct answer C. Trouble signal
🔴 RATIONALE: Physical damage, contamination, or modifications (such as paint) that interfere with the proper operation of a life safety device
constitute a fault or trouble condition, which impairs the system's readiness.
Question 5
Which of the following actions is strictly prohibited for a G-22 Certificate of Fitness holder regarding a fire alarm control panel?
A. Performing a lamp test to verify LED functionality.
B. Silencing an active, unverified fire alarm signal before the FDNY arrives.
C. Reviewing the historical event log on the digital display.
D. Verifying that the primary AC power light is illuminated.
🟢 Correct answer B. Silencing an active, unverified fire alarm signal before the FDNY arrives.
🔴 RATIONALE: A central station operator or building C of F holder must never silence or reset an unverified fire alarm signal prior to investigation or
explicit authorization by arriving FDNY personnel, as it may mask an active fire.
Question 6
A building undergoes a major structural renovation that alters the floor layout. Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that the fire alarm system
layout is updated and re-certified with the FDNY?
A. The central station operator
, B. The G-22 Certificate of Fitness holder
C. The building owner
D. The local fire precinct captain
🟢 Correct answer C. The building owner
🔴 RATIONALE: The building owner holds ultimate legal responsibility for maintaining the premises in compliance with the New York City Fire Code,
including ensuring all modifications to life safety systems are properly permitted, engineered, and approved.
Question 7
What type of fire alarm signal is initiated when a waterflow switch detects water movement in a sprinkler system?
A. Supervisory signal
B. Trouble signal
C. Maintenance signal
D. Fire alarm signal
🟢 Correct answer D. Fire alarm signal
🔴 RATIONALE: Waterflow in a sprinkler system indicates that a sprinkler head has fused or a pipe has ruptured due to fire conditions, which
triggers a distinct, high-priority fire alarm signal that requires immediate fire department dispatch.
Question 8
A central station transmitter is configured to utilize dual-path signaling. If the primary communication path fails, within what maximum timeframe must
the transmitter detect and report this failure to the central station?
A. 60 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 60 seconds
D. 10 seconds
