NYC FDNY A-35 AIR COMPRESSOR
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SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & PERMIT INFORMATION
Question 1
An FDNY permit is required for an air compressor when:
A) It compresses air at pressures above 50 psi
B) It compresses non-flammable gas at pressures above 100 psi
C) It is used outdoors at a fair or festival
D) It compresses gas at any pressure
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
,<span style="color:green">Rationale: A permit is required for any air
compressor that compresses non-flammable gas (including air) at
pressures above 100 psi. Outdoor air compressing at a fair or festival (C)
is exempt.</span>
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the A-35
Certificate of Fitness?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18
years of age to qualify for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness.</span>
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
,<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: A score of 70% correct is required
on the examination in order to qualify for the Certificate of
Fitness.</span>
Question 4
How often must the A-35 Certificate of Fitness be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 Certificate of Fitness
must be renewed every three years.</span>
Question 5
How many multiple-choice questions are on the A-35 Certificate of
Fitness exam?
A) 10 questions
B) 15 questions
C) 20 questions
D) 25 questions
, <span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 exam consists of 20
multiple-choice questions administered on a touch-screen computer
monitor.</span>
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of the FDNY A-35 Certificate of Fitness?
A) To certify elevator inspectors
B) To certify individuals responsible for air compressor operation and
maintenance
C) To certify security guards
D) To certify plumbers
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 Certificate of Fitness is
required for qualified personnel responsible for operating and
maintaining air compressors in accordance with FDNY
regulations.</span>
Question 7
What document must an applicant present from their employer when
applying for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness?
A) A copy of the employee handbook
B) A letter of recommendation on official letterhead
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS STUDY GUIDE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & PERMIT INFORMATION
Question 1
An FDNY permit is required for an air compressor when:
A) It compresses air at pressures above 50 psi
B) It compresses non-flammable gas at pressures above 100 psi
C) It is used outdoors at a fair or festival
D) It compresses gas at any pressure
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
,<span style="color:green">Rationale: A permit is required for any air
compressor that compresses non-flammable gas (including air) at
pressures above 100 psi. Outdoor air compressing at a fair or festival (C)
is exempt.</span>
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the A-35
Certificate of Fitness?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18
years of age to qualify for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness.</span>
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
examination?
A) 60%
B) 65%
C) 70%
D) 75%
,<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: A score of 70% correct is required
on the examination in order to qualify for the Certificate of
Fitness.</span>
Question 4
How often must the A-35 Certificate of Fitness be renewed?
A) Every year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 Certificate of Fitness
must be renewed every three years.</span>
Question 5
How many multiple-choice questions are on the A-35 Certificate of
Fitness exam?
A) 10 questions
B) 15 questions
C) 20 questions
D) 25 questions
, <span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: C</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 exam consists of 20
multiple-choice questions administered on a touch-screen computer
monitor.</span>
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of the FDNY A-35 Certificate of Fitness?
A) To certify elevator inspectors
B) To certify individuals responsible for air compressor operation and
maintenance
C) To certify security guards
D) To certify plumbers
<span style="color:yellow">Correct Answer: B</span>
<span style="color:green">Rationale: The A-35 Certificate of Fitness is
required for qualified personnel responsible for operating and
maintaining air compressors in accordance with FDNY
regulations.</span>
Question 7
What document must an applicant present from their employer when
applying for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness?
A) A copy of the employee handbook
B) A letter of recommendation on official letterhead
