Z-89 Non-Fire Quick 50 Question
Practice Test questions and answers
Most common elements that may change the sensitivity of a smoke detector include
which of the following? ✔✔A. Dust
B. Dirt
C. Foreign materials
Detectors found to have a sensitivity of ___________ outside the listed & marked
sensitivity range shall be cleaned, recalibrated / replaced. ✔✔A. 0.25%
After the second required calibration test, if sensitivity tests indicate that the device has
remained within its listed & marked sensitivity range ( / 4 % obscuration light gray
smoke, if not marked), the length of time between calibration tests shall be permitted to
be extended to a maximum of how many years? ✔✔5 years
Recalibration regarding smoke detectors are required to be performed by an
__________ Certificate of Fitness holder. ✔✔S-97 / S-98 C of F holder
All smoke detectors must be tested for sensitivity w/in __________ after they have been
installed. This is done to confirm if it is w/in its listed sensitivity range. ✔✔One year
The acceptable methods to TEST the sensitivity of smoke detectors include which of the
following? ✔✔A. Manufacturer's calibrated sensitivity test instrument
B. Listed control equipment arranged for the purpose
C. Calibrated test method
Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing & other maintenance required by the
NYC Fire Code, shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of how many
years? ✔✔3 years
The _____ of any premises monitored by a defined fire alarm system shall be
responsible for the detection maintenance required by the NYC Fire Code & the smoke
detector cleaning & testing. ✔✔Building owner
The responsibility of maintaining the Alarm Log Book belongs to which of the following
individuals? ✔✔F-89 Fire Life Safety Director
In buildings not requiring a Fire Life Safety Director, a person designated by the
________ shall be responsible to make all log book entries. ✔✔Building owner
, The Alarm Log Book shall be maintained where on the premises as required by the
FDNY? ✔✔Fire Alarm Control Panel
The Alarm Log Book shall be divided into separate sections as set forth in the NYC Fire
Code. It should include which of the following? ✔✔A. Daily entries
B. System off-line entries
C. Activated alarm entries
A smoke detector maintenance log book shall be maintained on the premises in the
office of the Fire Safety Director, / in buildings not requiring a Fire Life Safety Director, in
the building Superintendent's office. Such log book shall state which of the following?
✔✔A. Total number of smoke detectors on the premises.
C. List each smoke detector by location.
According to the NYC Fire Code, a(an) _________ is considered to be an alarm signal
transmitted by a fire alarm system which functioned as designed, but for which a
department response proved unnecessary. ✔✔Unwarranted alarm
Unwarranted alarms can occur for several reasons. They can transpire as a result of:
✔✔A. Lack of maintenance
B. Improper detector placement
C. Improper detector settings
Who is responsible for preventing the transmission of unnecessary / unwarranted
alarms, & shall. be liable for any violation of the NYC Fire Code? ✔✔A. Building owner
It shall be unlawful to transmit __________ / more unnecessary / unwarranted alarms in
any (3) three-month period. ✔✔Two
The owner of any premises from which a second unnecessary / unwarranted alarm is
transmitted in any _______ period will be subject to issuance of a Notice of Violation.
✔✔Three-month
Whether a building is required to be provided w/ a fire alarm system / not, the type of
fire alarm system required & the standard for such installations are set forth in the
________. ✔✔NYC Building Code
Since smoke detectors rely on the _________ to convey smoke & hot combustion to the
detector, any object that slows down the flow may affect the performance of the
detector. ✔✔Ceiling jetA _________ is any system arranged to monitor & alert the
status of fire alarm / supervisory signal-initiating devices. ✔✔Fire Alarm System
The purpose of a fire alarm system shall be primarily to perform which of the following?
✔✔A. Provide notification of fire alarm, supervisory, & trouble conditions
B. Alert the occupants of the condition
Practice Test questions and answers
Most common elements that may change the sensitivity of a smoke detector include
which of the following? ✔✔A. Dust
B. Dirt
C. Foreign materials
Detectors found to have a sensitivity of ___________ outside the listed & marked
sensitivity range shall be cleaned, recalibrated / replaced. ✔✔A. 0.25%
After the second required calibration test, if sensitivity tests indicate that the device has
remained within its listed & marked sensitivity range ( / 4 % obscuration light gray
smoke, if not marked), the length of time between calibration tests shall be permitted to
be extended to a maximum of how many years? ✔✔5 years
Recalibration regarding smoke detectors are required to be performed by an
__________ Certificate of Fitness holder. ✔✔S-97 / S-98 C of F holder
All smoke detectors must be tested for sensitivity w/in __________ after they have been
installed. This is done to confirm if it is w/in its listed sensitivity range. ✔✔One year
The acceptable methods to TEST the sensitivity of smoke detectors include which of the
following? ✔✔A. Manufacturer's calibrated sensitivity test instrument
B. Listed control equipment arranged for the purpose
C. Calibrated test method
Records of all system inspections, tests, servicing & other maintenance required by the
NYC Fire Code, shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of how many
years? ✔✔3 years
The _____ of any premises monitored by a defined fire alarm system shall be
responsible for the detection maintenance required by the NYC Fire Code & the smoke
detector cleaning & testing. ✔✔Building owner
The responsibility of maintaining the Alarm Log Book belongs to which of the following
individuals? ✔✔F-89 Fire Life Safety Director
In buildings not requiring a Fire Life Safety Director, a person designated by the
________ shall be responsible to make all log book entries. ✔✔Building owner
, The Alarm Log Book shall be maintained where on the premises as required by the
FDNY? ✔✔Fire Alarm Control Panel
The Alarm Log Book shall be divided into separate sections as set forth in the NYC Fire
Code. It should include which of the following? ✔✔A. Daily entries
B. System off-line entries
C. Activated alarm entries
A smoke detector maintenance log book shall be maintained on the premises in the
office of the Fire Safety Director, / in buildings not requiring a Fire Life Safety Director, in
the building Superintendent's office. Such log book shall state which of the following?
✔✔A. Total number of smoke detectors on the premises.
C. List each smoke detector by location.
According to the NYC Fire Code, a(an) _________ is considered to be an alarm signal
transmitted by a fire alarm system which functioned as designed, but for which a
department response proved unnecessary. ✔✔Unwarranted alarm
Unwarranted alarms can occur for several reasons. They can transpire as a result of:
✔✔A. Lack of maintenance
B. Improper detector placement
C. Improper detector settings
Who is responsible for preventing the transmission of unnecessary / unwarranted
alarms, & shall. be liable for any violation of the NYC Fire Code? ✔✔A. Building owner
It shall be unlawful to transmit __________ / more unnecessary / unwarranted alarms in
any (3) three-month period. ✔✔Two
The owner of any premises from which a second unnecessary / unwarranted alarm is
transmitted in any _______ period will be subject to issuance of a Notice of Violation.
✔✔Three-month
Whether a building is required to be provided w/ a fire alarm system / not, the type of
fire alarm system required & the standard for such installations are set forth in the
________. ✔✔NYC Building Code
Since smoke detectors rely on the _________ to convey smoke & hot combustion to the
detector, any object that slows down the flow may affect the performance of the
detector. ✔✔Ceiling jetA _________ is any system arranged to monitor & alert the
status of fire alarm / supervisory signal-initiating devices. ✔✔Fire Alarm System
The purpose of a fire alarm system shall be primarily to perform which of the following?
✔✔A. Provide notification of fire alarm, supervisory, & trouble conditions
B. Alert the occupants of the condition
