S95 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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alarm signal - ANSWER-A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action,
such as a signal indicative of fire.
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.
Approved Central Station Company - ANSWER-A central station company that has
been issued a valid certificate of operation from FDNY.
ARCS(Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - ANSWER-In -building emergency
radio Communication Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building
communication for Fire Department use only.
Defined Fire Alarm System - ANSWER-A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof
that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is
installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system.
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.
Shall - ANSWER-Indicates a mandatory requirement.
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.
OUT OF SREVICE SYSTEM - ANSWER-A fire protection system that is not fully
functional or whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working order.
Plenum - ANSWER-The open space that carries air between the ceiling and floor
above.
Protected Premises - ANSWER-A building, occupancy or structure located in the city
that is equipped with a fire alarm system that transmits an alarm signal to the
department or a central station that monitors such system for the purposes of reporting
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alarm signal - ANSWER-A signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action,
such as a signal indicative of fire.
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.
Approved Central Station Company - ANSWER-A central station company that has
been issued a valid certificate of operation from FDNY.
ARCS(Auxiliary Radio Communications System) - ANSWER-In -building emergency
radio Communication Systems. ARC system is a wireless two-way building
communication for Fire Department use only.
Defined Fire Alarm System - ANSWER-A fire alarm system or any sub-system thereof
that automatically transmits signals to the department or a central station and that is
installed in premises which are required to have a fire alarm system.
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.
Shall - ANSWER-Indicates a mandatory requirement.
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.
OUT OF SREVICE SYSTEM - ANSWER-A fire protection system that is not fully
functional or whose operation is impaired or is otherwise not in good working order.
Plenum - ANSWER-The open space that carries air between the ceiling and floor
above.
Protected Premises - ANSWER-A building, occupancy or structure located in the city
that is equipped with a fire alarm system that transmits an alarm signal to the
department or a central station that monitors such system for the purposes of reporting
