FG S-95 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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.
True or false: Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to
equipment maintenance of an alarm system, the central station shall communicate
immediately with persons designated by the subscriber. - ANSWER-True
True or False: The FDNY is not dispatched to respond to trouble signals. Trouble
signals are not indicative of a fire condition. - ANSWER-True
Remote Annunciator Panel - ANSWER-when installed shall function for visual
notification of alarm, supervisory or trouble conditions only.
Sub-Systems include: - ANSWER-Halon, FM200, Water Mist, Pre-Action, Range Hood,
Carbon Dioxide, Foam system, Dry Chemical, Smoke Detection, Clean Air Agents or
Thermostatic Systems
*True or False: After a fire alarm is reset, the fan usually requires restarting from a
separate "fan restart" button or key switch. - ANSWER-True
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
C of F requirement for fire alarm system with one and/or two way
communication, installed in a hotel building contains 50
or more sleeping rooms above ground floor, installed in a commercial/mixed high
rise building, has two-way voice communication
system with warden phone - ANSWER-FLSD
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
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.
True or false: Upon receipt of trouble signals or other signals pertaining solely to
equipment maintenance of an alarm system, the central station shall communicate
immediately with persons designated by the subscriber. - ANSWER-True
True or False: The FDNY is not dispatched to respond to trouble signals. Trouble
signals are not indicative of a fire condition. - ANSWER-True
Remote Annunciator Panel - ANSWER-when installed shall function for visual
notification of alarm, supervisory or trouble conditions only.
Sub-Systems include: - ANSWER-Halon, FM200, Water Mist, Pre-Action, Range Hood,
Carbon Dioxide, Foam system, Dry Chemical, Smoke Detection, Clean Air Agents or
Thermostatic Systems
*True or False: After a fire alarm is reset, the fan usually requires restarting from a
separate "fan restart" button or key switch. - ANSWER-True
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
C of F requirement for fire alarm system with one and/or two way
communication, installed in a hotel building contains 50
or more sleeping rooms above ground floor, installed in a commercial/mixed high
rise building, has two-way voice communication
system with warden phone - ANSWER-FLSD
