FDNY S-58 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
1. Which signal indicates a malfunction with the fire alarm system components or wiring?
A. Alarm Signal
B. Supervisory Signal
C. Trouble Signal
D. Priority Signal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A trouble signal indicates that a fault, such as a break in the
wiring or a loss of primary power, has occurred within the system.
2. A ‘Supervisory Signal’ is most likely to be triggered by which of the following?
A. Closing of a water supply control valve
B. Activation of a manual pull station
C. A short circuit in the notification appliance circuit
D. Detection of smoke in a return air duct
Answer: A
,Conceptual Explanation: Supervisory signals monitor the status of fire protection
systems, such as valve position, tank levels, or pressure, indicating the system is not in a
normal state.
3. According to NYC Fire Code, how long must fire alarm logbooks be retained on the
premises?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 3 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Logbooks must be maintained at the site for at least 3 years
from the date of the last entry.
4. What color tag must be placed on a fire alarm system that is fully out of service?
A. Blue
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Green
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: A red tag is used to indicate that the system is fully out of service
and poses a significant risk.
5. If a fire alarm system is partially out of service, which tag color is used?
A. Red
B. White
C. Orange
D. Blue
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An orange tag is used when the system is only partially out of
service.
6. How often must manual fire alarm boxes be tested in most NYC occupancies?
A. Monthly
B. Every 5 years
C. Annually
D. Semi-annually
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Manual fire alarm pull stations must be tested semi-annually
(every six months) to ensure proper operation.
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED
1. Which signal indicates a malfunction with the fire alarm system components or wiring?
A. Alarm Signal
B. Supervisory Signal
C. Trouble Signal
D. Priority Signal
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A trouble signal indicates that a fault, such as a break in the
wiring or a loss of primary power, has occurred within the system.
2. A ‘Supervisory Signal’ is most likely to be triggered by which of the following?
A. Closing of a water supply control valve
B. Activation of a manual pull station
C. A short circuit in the notification appliance circuit
D. Detection of smoke in a return air duct
Answer: A
,Conceptual Explanation: Supervisory signals monitor the status of fire protection
systems, such as valve position, tank levels, or pressure, indicating the system is not in a
normal state.
3. According to NYC Fire Code, how long must fire alarm logbooks be retained on the
premises?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 3 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Logbooks must be maintained at the site for at least 3 years
from the date of the last entry.
4. What color tag must be placed on a fire alarm system that is fully out of service?
A. Blue
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Green
Answer: C
, Conceptual Explanation: A red tag is used to indicate that the system is fully out of service
and poses a significant risk.
5. If a fire alarm system is partially out of service, which tag color is used?
A. Red
B. White
C. Orange
D. Blue
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An orange tag is used when the system is only partially out of
service.
6. How often must manual fire alarm boxes be tested in most NYC occupancies?
A. Monthly
B. Every 5 years
C. Annually
D. Semi-annually
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Manual fire alarm pull stations must be tested semi-annually
(every six months) to ensure proper operation.
