S95 PERSONAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - ANSWER-Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - ANSWER-To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via
central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-No. The Facility Manager
should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - ANSWER-A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
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. - ANSWER-FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - ANSWER-No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-The
System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - ANSWER-Once every six months
, How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned? - ANSWER-One week from
receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
Trouble Signal - ANSWER-A signal initiated by a fault in a monitored circuit or
component.
Unnecessary Alarm - ANSWER-An alarm signal for which a fire department response is
not necessary.
Unwarranted Alarm - ANSWER-An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which failed to function due to improper installation/maintenance, malfunction, etc.
AN APPROVED CENTRAL STATION COMPANY IS ONE THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED A
VALID CERTIFICATE FROM ____________. - ANSWER-FDNY
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A ______________ IS TO PROCESS SIGNALS
RECEIVED FROM INITIATING DEVICES AND TO ACTIVATE APPROPRIATE
SIGNALS. - ANSWER-FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry? - ANSWER-Not less
than once a year
After activation, which type of heat detector self-restores? Which type doesn't? -
ANSWER-Fixed-Temperature heat detectors: Doesn't self -restore and requires
replacement. Rate of Rise heat detectors: self-restore
Fire Alarm Circuits' primary power source shouldn't generate electric power exceeding
which voltage? - ANSWER-277/480 volts
All abnormal conditions be investigated and noted where? - ANSWER-A bound Log
Book
Alarm Notification Appliance - ANSWER-A fire alarm system component (bell, light, etc.)
that issues an audible, tactile, or visual alert.
Annunciator - ANSWER-A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric
displays, etc. in which each indication provides status info about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System) - ANSWER-A wireless two-way
building communication system for Fire Dept. use only.
Accessibility - ANSWER-Admitting close approach- not guarded by locked doors,
elevation, etc.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Which duties can an S-95 Certificate of Fitness holder perform? - ANSWER-Visual
Inspections Only - of fire alarm system components and smoke detectors
What is the primary purpose of Fire Alarm Systems? - ANSWER-To warn building
occupants and transmit signals indicating a fire condition to the Fire Department via
central station.
What is a Fire Alarm signal? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-No. The Facility Manager
should investigate and correct the supervisory condition indicated by the FACP.
What is a Trouble Signal? - ANSWER-A signal that indicates a fault with the fire
equipment. It must have an audible signal, distinctive from alarm signals
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. - ANSWER-FOUR minutes
Is the FDNY dispatched for Trouble Signals? - ANSWER-No. Trouble Signals aren't
indicative of a fire condition.
What is an Acknowledge Switch (ACK) ? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-The
System Reset Switch
Smoke Detectors should be cleaned not less than - ANSWER-Once every six months
, How often should Analog Smoke Detectors be cleaned? - ANSWER-One week from
receipt of an indication that cleaning is needed.
Trouble Signal - ANSWER-A signal initiated by a fault in a monitored circuit or
component.
Unnecessary Alarm - ANSWER-An alarm signal for which a fire department response is
not necessary.
Unwarranted Alarm - ANSWER-An alarm signal transmitted by a fire alarm system
which failed to function due to improper installation/maintenance, malfunction, etc.
AN APPROVED CENTRAL STATION COMPANY IS ONE THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED A
VALID CERTIFICATE FROM ____________. - ANSWER-FDNY
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF A ______________ IS TO PROCESS SIGNALS
RECEIVED FROM INITIATING DEVICES AND TO ACTIVATE APPROPRIATE
SIGNALS. - ANSWER-FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
How often should Smoke Detectors be tested for smoke entry? - ANSWER-Not less
than once a year
After activation, which type of heat detector self-restores? Which type doesn't? -
ANSWER-Fixed-Temperature heat detectors: Doesn't self -restore and requires
replacement. Rate of Rise heat detectors: self-restore
Fire Alarm Circuits' primary power source shouldn't generate electric power exceeding
which voltage? - ANSWER-277/480 volts
All abnormal conditions be investigated and noted where? - ANSWER-A bound Log
Book
Alarm Notification Appliance - ANSWER-A fire alarm system component (bell, light, etc.)
that issues an audible, tactile, or visual alert.
Annunciator - ANSWER-A unit containing one or more indicator lamps, alphanumeric
displays, etc. in which each indication provides status info about a circuit, condition, or
location.
ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System) - ANSWER-A wireless two-way
building communication system for Fire Dept. use only.
Accessibility - ANSWER-Admitting close approach- not guarded by locked doors,
elevation, etc.
