FDNY S-95 SUPERVISION OF FIRE ALARM
SYSTEMS EXAMINATION|250
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS REQUIREMENTS & SUPERVISION
(Questions 1-30)
1. Who is required to hold an S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. Anyone who installs fire alarm systems
B. Anyone who supervises a fire alarm system without voice communication
and where no FLSD or F-80 is required
C. Anyone who cleans smoke detectors
D. Anyone who designs fire alarm systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An S-95 Certificate of Fitness is required for supervising approved
fire alarm systems without voice communication when no FLS Director or F-
80 Certificate of Fitness holder is required on the premises.
2. Which Certificate of Fitness holders are EXEMPT from obtaining a separate
S-95 Certificate for the same premises?
A. S-78 and F-78 holders
,B. F-89, T-89, F-80, and F-53 holders
C. S-97 and S-98 holders
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals who have obtained F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53 Certificates
of Fitness are exempt from having to obtain a separate S-95 Certificate of
Fitness for the same premises.
3. Can an F-80 Certificate holder obtain an S-95 Certificate for a different
premises without taking the S-95 exam?
A. Yes, but only if they pay an additional $50 fee
B. Yes, but an employer recommendation letter and $25 payment are still
required
C. No, they must take the full S-95 exam
D. Yes, with no additional requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants who possess F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53 Certificates of
Fitness are allowed to obtain an S-95 Certification for a different premises
without taking the S-95 exam. However, an employer recommendation letter
and payment ($25) are still required.
4. What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
,D. $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness is $25.
5. Which payment methods are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
A. Cash only
B. Credit card, debit card, personal check, or money order
C. Money order only
D. Credit card only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Payment can be made by credit card (American Express, Discover,
MasterCard, or Visa), debit card (MasterCard or Visa), or in person by
personal or company check or money order made payable to the New York
City Fire Department.
6. What is the convenience fee applied to all credit card payments?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. No convenience fee
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments.
, 7. Who is eligible for a fee waiver for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. All FDNY employees
B. Government employees who will use their COF for work-related
responsibilities
C. Building owners
D. Retired firefighters
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only government employees who will use their COF for their work-
related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.
8. What is required for a fee waiver request?
A. A letter requesting fee waiver on the agency's official letterhead stating
applicant full name, exam type, and address of premises
B. A copy of the applicant's driver's license
C. Both A and B
D. A notarized affidavit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fee waiver requests require a letter requesting fee waiver on the
Agency's official letterhead stating applicant full name, exam type, and
address of premises, AND a copy of identification card issued by the agency.
9. How many questions are on the S-95 Certificate of Fitness exam?
A. 25
B. 35
C. 50
SYSTEMS EXAMINATION|250
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS REQUIREMENTS & SUPERVISION
(Questions 1-30)
1. Who is required to hold an S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. Anyone who installs fire alarm systems
B. Anyone who supervises a fire alarm system without voice communication
and where no FLSD or F-80 is required
C. Anyone who cleans smoke detectors
D. Anyone who designs fire alarm systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An S-95 Certificate of Fitness is required for supervising approved
fire alarm systems without voice communication when no FLS Director or F-
80 Certificate of Fitness holder is required on the premises.
2. Which Certificate of Fitness holders are EXEMPT from obtaining a separate
S-95 Certificate for the same premises?
A. S-78 and F-78 holders
,B. F-89, T-89, F-80, and F-53 holders
C. S-97 and S-98 holders
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Individuals who have obtained F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53 Certificates
of Fitness are exempt from having to obtain a separate S-95 Certificate of
Fitness for the same premises.
3. Can an F-80 Certificate holder obtain an S-95 Certificate for a different
premises without taking the S-95 exam?
A. Yes, but only if they pay an additional $50 fee
B. Yes, but an employer recommendation letter and $25 payment are still
required
C. No, they must take the full S-95 exam
D. Yes, with no additional requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants who possess F-89/T-89/F-80/F-53 Certificates of
Fitness are allowed to obtain an S-95 Certification for a different premises
without taking the S-95 exam. However, an employer recommendation letter
and payment ($25) are still required.
4. What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
,D. $100
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness is $25.
5. Which payment methods are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
A. Cash only
B. Credit card, debit card, personal check, or money order
C. Money order only
D. Credit card only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Payment can be made by credit card (American Express, Discover,
MasterCard, or Visa), debit card (MasterCard or Visa), or in person by
personal or company check or money order made payable to the New York
City Fire Department.
6. What is the convenience fee applied to all credit card payments?
A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. No convenience fee
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A convenience fee of 2% will be applied to all credit card payments.
, 7. Who is eligible for a fee waiver for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness?
A. All FDNY employees
B. Government employees who will use their COF for work-related
responsibilities
C. Building owners
D. Retired firefighters
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only government employees who will use their COF for their work-
related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.
8. What is required for a fee waiver request?
A. A letter requesting fee waiver on the agency's official letterhead stating
applicant full name, exam type, and address of premises
B. A copy of the applicant's driver's license
C. Both A and B
D. A notarized affidavit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fee waiver requests require a letter requesting fee waiver on the
Agency's official letterhead stating applicant full name, exam type, and
address of premises, AND a copy of identification card issued by the agency.
9. How many questions are on the S-95 Certificate of Fitness exam?
A. 25
B. 35
C. 50
