A-49 FDNY ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥What is the first step an applicant must take before arriving at the
FDNY for an exam? Answer: Apply and pay for the exam online.
⩥Which existing Certificates of Fitness exempt an individual from
obtaining a separate S-95 for the same premises? Answer: F-89, T-89, F-
80, or F-53.
⩥What is required to obtain an S-95 Certificate of Fitness for a different
premises if one already holds an F-89, T-89, F-80, or F-53? Answer: An
employer recommendation letter and the $25 payment.
⩥What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness? Answer:
$25.
⩥What is the primary component of a fire alarm system that initiates and
manages signals? Answer: Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
⩥How many types of signals are initiated by the FACP? Answer: Three.
⩥What is the function of the 'Acknowledge' switch or button on an
FACP? Answer: To confirm that a signal has been received and noted.
,⩥What is the function of the 'Alarm Silence' switch or button? Answer:
To silence the notification appliances after an alarm has been
acknowledged.
⩥What is the function of the 'System Reset' switch or button? Answer:
To restore the fire alarm system to its normal operating state after an
alarm condition has been cleared.
⩥What are the two types of power sources for a fire alarm system?
Answer: Primary power source and secondary power source.
⩥What is the purpose of a sub-system in a fire alarm installation?
Answer: To provide localized control or monitoring within a larger fire
alarm system.
⩥What are the six main types of initiating devices mentioned in the
study material? Answer: Smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler
waterflow devices, carbon monoxide detectors, manually actuated
devices, and flammable/combustible gas detectors.
⩥What is the primary function of a smoke detector? Answer: To detect
the presence of smoke and initiate an alarm signal.
,⩥What is the purpose of a sprinkler waterflow alarm-initiating device?
Answer: To detect the flow of water in a sprinkler system and trigger an
alarm.
⩥What is a manually actuated alarm-initiating device? Answer: A
device, such as a pull station, that requires human intervention to trigger
the alarm.
⩥What is the function of a remote on-site annunciator panel? Answer:
To provide status information and control capabilities for the fire alarm
system at a location away from the main FACP.
⩥What is the purpose of the alarm log book? Answer: To maintain a
record of all fire alarm system activities, tests, inspections, and repairs.
⩥What must be done if a fire alarm system is taken off-line? Answer:
Notify the central station and follow proper impairment procedures.
⩥Who is responsible for managing out-of-service situations in a fire
alarm system? Answer: The Impairment Coordinator.
⩥What is required for portable fire extinguishers regarding their
inspection status? Answer: They must have current, valid inspection
tags.
, ⩥How often should portable fire extinguishers be inspected? Answer:
Regularly, as per fire code requirements, to ensure they are functional
and accessible.
⩥What is a key safety concern regarding lithium-ion batteries? Answer:
They pose a fire risk and require specific safety handling procedures.
⩥What is the purpose of the 'Notice of Examination' (NOE)? Answer:
To provide specific details and requirements for the certification exam.
⩥Are cash payments accepted for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness
application? Answer: No, cash is no longer accepted.
⩥What is the convenience fee applied to credit card payments for the
application? Answer: A 2% convenience fee.
⩥Which payment methods are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
Answer: Credit cards (Amex, Discover, MasterCard, Visa), debit cards
(MasterCard, Visa), personal/company checks, or money orders.
⩥What additional fee applies to all credit card payments for the S-95
exam? Answer: A 2% convenience fee.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥What is the first step an applicant must take before arriving at the
FDNY for an exam? Answer: Apply and pay for the exam online.
⩥Which existing Certificates of Fitness exempt an individual from
obtaining a separate S-95 for the same premises? Answer: F-89, T-89, F-
80, or F-53.
⩥What is required to obtain an S-95 Certificate of Fitness for a different
premises if one already holds an F-89, T-89, F-80, or F-53? Answer: An
employer recommendation letter and the $25 payment.
⩥What is the application fee for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness? Answer:
$25.
⩥What is the primary component of a fire alarm system that initiates and
manages signals? Answer: Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
⩥How many types of signals are initiated by the FACP? Answer: Three.
⩥What is the function of the 'Acknowledge' switch or button on an
FACP? Answer: To confirm that a signal has been received and noted.
,⩥What is the function of the 'Alarm Silence' switch or button? Answer:
To silence the notification appliances after an alarm has been
acknowledged.
⩥What is the function of the 'System Reset' switch or button? Answer:
To restore the fire alarm system to its normal operating state after an
alarm condition has been cleared.
⩥What are the two types of power sources for a fire alarm system?
Answer: Primary power source and secondary power source.
⩥What is the purpose of a sub-system in a fire alarm installation?
Answer: To provide localized control or monitoring within a larger fire
alarm system.
⩥What are the six main types of initiating devices mentioned in the
study material? Answer: Smoke detectors, heat detectors, sprinkler
waterflow devices, carbon monoxide detectors, manually actuated
devices, and flammable/combustible gas detectors.
⩥What is the primary function of a smoke detector? Answer: To detect
the presence of smoke and initiate an alarm signal.
,⩥What is the purpose of a sprinkler waterflow alarm-initiating device?
Answer: To detect the flow of water in a sprinkler system and trigger an
alarm.
⩥What is a manually actuated alarm-initiating device? Answer: A
device, such as a pull station, that requires human intervention to trigger
the alarm.
⩥What is the function of a remote on-site annunciator panel? Answer:
To provide status information and control capabilities for the fire alarm
system at a location away from the main FACP.
⩥What is the purpose of the alarm log book? Answer: To maintain a
record of all fire alarm system activities, tests, inspections, and repairs.
⩥What must be done if a fire alarm system is taken off-line? Answer:
Notify the central station and follow proper impairment procedures.
⩥Who is responsible for managing out-of-service situations in a fire
alarm system? Answer: The Impairment Coordinator.
⩥What is required for portable fire extinguishers regarding their
inspection status? Answer: They must have current, valid inspection
tags.
, ⩥How often should portable fire extinguishers be inspected? Answer:
Regularly, as per fire code requirements, to ensure they are functional
and accessible.
⩥What is a key safety concern regarding lithium-ion batteries? Answer:
They pose a fire risk and require specific safety handling procedures.
⩥What is the purpose of the 'Notice of Examination' (NOE)? Answer:
To provide specific details and requirements for the certification exam.
⩥Are cash payments accepted for the S-95 Certificate of Fitness
application? Answer: No, cash is no longer accepted.
⩥What is the convenience fee applied to credit card payments for the
application? Answer: A 2% convenience fee.
⩥Which payment methods are accepted for the S-95 application fee?
Answer: Credit cards (Amex, Discover, MasterCard, Visa), debit cards
(MasterCard, Visa), personal/company checks, or money orders.
⩥What additional fee applies to all credit card payments for the S-95
exam? Answer: A 2% convenience fee.
