FG S-95 Test Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Annunciator - Answer: A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or
location
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - Answer: In-Building Emergency Radio Communication
Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication system for Fire Department use only
Designated Representative - Answer: A person or entity designated by the
subscriber who shall be responsible for receiving notifications from the central
station company concerning the status of the protective signaling system at the
protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect to such
system
*Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACP, FCS) - Answer: A system component that receives
inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and is capable of supplying
power to detection devices and transponder(s) of off-premises transmitter(s). The
control unit is capable of providing a transfer of power to the notification
appliances and transfer of condition to relays of devices
basically input/output station
*Initiating Device - Answer: A system component that originates transmission of a
change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch
Nuisance Alarm - Answer: Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm activated by a cause that cannot be
determined
, Plenum - Answer: The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above
Single-station smoke alarm - Answer: An assembly incorporating the detector, the
control equipment, and the alarm-sounding device in one unit, operated from a power supply either in
the unit or obtained at the point of installation
Smoke detector maintenance company certificate - Answer: A certificate issued by the commissioner to
a person engaged in the business of performing smoke detector cleaning and testing, which authorizes
such person to engage in such business and supervise the performance of such cleaning and testing by
certificate of fitness holders
Trouble Signal - Answer: A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a
monitored circuit or component.
Unnecessary Alarm - Answer: An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which functioned as designed, but for which a department response proved unnecessary.
Unwarranted Alarm - Answer: An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which failed to function as designed as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance,
malfunction, or other factor.
C of F requirement for fire alarm system without voice communication system and not requiring an
FLSD/F-80/F-53 - Answer: S-95
C of F requirement for fire alarm system with one way communication system
(public announcement system), not requiring an FLSD/F-
80 - Answer: F-53
C of F requirement for fire alarm system in a homeless shelter not requiring a
FLSD - Answer: F-80
Solutions Graded A+
Annunciator - Answer: A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric displays, or other
equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition or
location
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - Answer: In-Building Emergency Radio Communication
Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building communication system for Fire Department use only
Designated Representative - Answer: A person or entity designated by the
subscriber who shall be responsible for receiving notifications from the central
station company concerning the status of the protective signaling system at the
protected premises and who is authorized to take action with respect to such
system
*Fire Alarm Control Unit (FACP, FCS) - Answer: A system component that receives
inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and is capable of supplying
power to detection devices and transponder(s) of off-premises transmitter(s). The
control unit is capable of providing a transfer of power to the notification
appliances and transfer of condition to relays of devices
basically input/output station
*Initiating Device - Answer: A system component that originates transmission of a
change-of-state condition, such as in a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch
Nuisance Alarm - Answer: Any alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or any alarm activated by a cause that cannot be
determined
, Plenum - Answer: The open space that carries air between the ceilings and floor above
Single-station smoke alarm - Answer: An assembly incorporating the detector, the
control equipment, and the alarm-sounding device in one unit, operated from a power supply either in
the unit or obtained at the point of installation
Smoke detector maintenance company certificate - Answer: A certificate issued by the commissioner to
a person engaged in the business of performing smoke detector cleaning and testing, which authorizes
such person to engage in such business and supervise the performance of such cleaning and testing by
certificate of fitness holders
Trouble Signal - Answer: A signal initiated by the fire alarm system or device indicative of a fault in a
monitored circuit or component.
Unnecessary Alarm - Answer: An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which functioned as designed, but for which a department response proved unnecessary.
Unwarranted Alarm - Answer: An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which failed to function as designed as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance,
malfunction, or other factor.
C of F requirement for fire alarm system without voice communication system and not requiring an
FLSD/F-80/F-53 - Answer: S-95
C of F requirement for fire alarm system with one way communication system
(public announcement system), not requiring an FLSD/F-
80 - Answer: F-53
C of F requirement for fire alarm system in a homeless shelter not requiring a
FLSD - Answer: F-80
