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S95 PERSONAL TEST EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - (answers)Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - (answers)To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department
via central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - (answers)The signal initiated by a fire alarm
initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-
flow switch, or any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal? - (answers)A signal indicating that a system or
device being monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? - (answers)No. The Facility
Manager should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by
the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - (answers)A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
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What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should take?--
from receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of the investigation
by telephone. - (answers)FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - (answers)No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - (answers)This switch/button is used to
acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the source of
alarm is being investigated? - (answers)This switch/button silences audible and
visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to
communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared? -
(answers)The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - (answers)Once every six
months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned? - (answers)One week
from receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
S95 PERSONAL TEST EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST
ALREADY GRADED A+
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - (answers)Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - (answers)To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department
via central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - (answers)The signal initiated by a fire alarm
initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, smoke detector, water-
flow switch, or any device in which their activation indicates presence of fire.
What is a Supervisory Signal? - (answers)A signal indicating that a system or
device being monitored has been compromised or is in an abnormal state.
Is the FDNY dispatched for Supervisory Signals? - (answers)No. The Facility
Manager should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by
the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - (answers)A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
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What is the maximum number of minutes that routine handling should take?--
from receipt of trouble signal by central station until initiation of the investigation
by telephone. - (answers)FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - (answers)No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - (answers)This switch/button is used to
acknowledge alarm, supervisory, or trouble conditions.
Why is an Alarm Silence Switch helpful after an evacuation - while the source of
alarm is being investigated? - (answers)This switch/button silences audible and
visual devices (sirens, bells, gongs) so it's easier for Emergency Responders to
communicate.
Which switch/button is pushed once an alarm condition is cleared? -
(answers)The System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - (answers)Once every six
months
How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned? - (answers)One week
from receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
