S-12 S-13 FDNY STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED NEW UPDATE
2025-2026!!
When torch operations are done, the fire watcher must check for fire -
ANSWER>>during the operations, when the operations are complete, a half hour later
and a half hour after that
Diagrams installed in the corridors that illustrate elevators, fire exits, etc are known as -
ANSWER>>floor diagrams
When a sprinkler head has "fused" it has - ANSWER>>seen the temperature it was
rated to operate at.
Waterflow gongs are usually triggered by the - ANSWER>>Lower Check Valve
In an automatic sprinkler system where one sprinkler has exceeded its temperature
rating, how many sprinklers begin to spray water? - ANSWER>>Only the sprinkler
which has exceeded its rating
Typically, a ball float would be found - ANSWER>>on the roof
Which of the following is NOT a major defect of a sprinkler system? -
ANSWER>>Missing spare sprinkler heads
If the ball drip valve drip sunder normal conditions, it is an indication that -
ANSWER>>the lower check valve is defective
What is the function of the ball drip valve? - ANSWER>>Prevents water from freezing in
,the siamese connections.
Which of the following is most likely to be found at a loading dock which is unheated and
generally unattended? - ANSWER>>Automatic Dry Sprinkler System
To continue to burn a fire requires: - ANSWER>>Fuel, Heat and Oxygen
What is the maximum amount of time that a fabric need NOT be re-flameproofed? -
ANSWER>>3 years
How many times may a fabric be laundered before it is required to be re-flameproofed? -
ANSWER>>No times.
Which of the following is NOT true about cap colors of siamese connections? -
ANSWER>>Yellow indicates that there are both standpipes and non-automatic
sprinklers.
Which of the following is true about the main shut off valve of an automatic sprinkler
system? - ANSWER>>Must be visually inspected weekly unless equipped with a temper
switch.
Which of the following SHOULD NOT be tested during Phase 2? -
ANSWER>>Emergency Stop Button
A Class C fire energized electrical fire when de-energized. - ANSWER>>becomes a
Class A fire. insulation etc are normal burning materials when not part of a live electrical
circuit
Conduction is heat transfer by - ANSWER>>Direct Contact
Fire Brigade members MAY attempt to extinguish fires in which phase? -
, ANSWER>>Incipient All other stages (rollover, flashover,backdraft) are too dangerous
for untrained personnel to tackle.
A smoke detector operates on a floor NOT served by elevator B. What happens to this
elevator? - ANSWER>>Nothing; it can stay in service, operating normally.
What color shall fire alarm sending stations be painted? - ANSWER>>Red
What is a "sky lobby"? - ANSWER>>The lowest elevator lobby of elevators which do not
serve the ground floor.
How often are fire suppression control valves required to be checked? -
ANSWER>>Weekly
Emergency power is required to operate all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER>>Emergency Lights (Battery Operated)
What is the maximum permitted length of hose at a hose station of standpipe system? -
ANSWER>>125 feet
Which of the following is required to be flameproofed? - ANSWER>>Auditorium
Curtains
What should an alarm box runner do, upon instruction from the Fire Safety Director if
there is a fire? ANSWER>> Go to the nearest FDNY alarm box and pull the alarm. If
possible, respond verbally and await the arrival of the fire engines.
A contractor informs you that he needs to shut off the sprinkler system in order to
replace some sprinkler heads. For above which of the following would NOT be required
to notify? - ANSWER>>FDNY High Rise Unit
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED NEW UPDATE
2025-2026!!
When torch operations are done, the fire watcher must check for fire -
ANSWER>>during the operations, when the operations are complete, a half hour later
and a half hour after that
Diagrams installed in the corridors that illustrate elevators, fire exits, etc are known as -
ANSWER>>floor diagrams
When a sprinkler head has "fused" it has - ANSWER>>seen the temperature it was
rated to operate at.
Waterflow gongs are usually triggered by the - ANSWER>>Lower Check Valve
In an automatic sprinkler system where one sprinkler has exceeded its temperature
rating, how many sprinklers begin to spray water? - ANSWER>>Only the sprinkler
which has exceeded its rating
Typically, a ball float would be found - ANSWER>>on the roof
Which of the following is NOT a major defect of a sprinkler system? -
ANSWER>>Missing spare sprinkler heads
If the ball drip valve drip sunder normal conditions, it is an indication that -
ANSWER>>the lower check valve is defective
What is the function of the ball drip valve? - ANSWER>>Prevents water from freezing in
,the siamese connections.
Which of the following is most likely to be found at a loading dock which is unheated and
generally unattended? - ANSWER>>Automatic Dry Sprinkler System
To continue to burn a fire requires: - ANSWER>>Fuel, Heat and Oxygen
What is the maximum amount of time that a fabric need NOT be re-flameproofed? -
ANSWER>>3 years
How many times may a fabric be laundered before it is required to be re-flameproofed? -
ANSWER>>No times.
Which of the following is NOT true about cap colors of siamese connections? -
ANSWER>>Yellow indicates that there are both standpipes and non-automatic
sprinklers.
Which of the following is true about the main shut off valve of an automatic sprinkler
system? - ANSWER>>Must be visually inspected weekly unless equipped with a temper
switch.
Which of the following SHOULD NOT be tested during Phase 2? -
ANSWER>>Emergency Stop Button
A Class C fire energized electrical fire when de-energized. - ANSWER>>becomes a
Class A fire. insulation etc are normal burning materials when not part of a live electrical
circuit
Conduction is heat transfer by - ANSWER>>Direct Contact
Fire Brigade members MAY attempt to extinguish fires in which phase? -
, ANSWER>>Incipient All other stages (rollover, flashover,backdraft) are too dangerous
for untrained personnel to tackle.
A smoke detector operates on a floor NOT served by elevator B. What happens to this
elevator? - ANSWER>>Nothing; it can stay in service, operating normally.
What color shall fire alarm sending stations be painted? - ANSWER>>Red
What is a "sky lobby"? - ANSWER>>The lowest elevator lobby of elevators which do not
serve the ground floor.
How often are fire suppression control valves required to be checked? -
ANSWER>>Weekly
Emergency power is required to operate all of the following EXCEPT -
ANSWER>>Emergency Lights (Battery Operated)
What is the maximum permitted length of hose at a hose station of standpipe system? -
ANSWER>>125 feet
Which of the following is required to be flameproofed? - ANSWER>>Auditorium
Curtains
What should an alarm box runner do, upon instruction from the Fire Safety Director if
there is a fire? ANSWER>> Go to the nearest FDNY alarm box and pull the alarm. If
possible, respond verbally and await the arrival of the fire engines.
A contractor informs you that he needs to shut off the sprinkler system in order to
replace some sprinkler heads. For above which of the following would NOT be required
to notify? - ANSWER>>FDNY High Rise Unit
