FSDNY S98 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Alarm signal. Answer: A signal indicating an emergency requiring
immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire.
◉ Automatic. Answer: Any device that initiates system function without
need for human intervention
◉ 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.
◉ Emergency alarm system. Answer: A system that provides indication
and warning of emergency situations involving hazardous
, materials and summons appropriate aid. A signal may be audible, visual,
or voice instruction.
◉ Fire Alarm Control Unit. Answer: System component that receives
input from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may provide
power to detection devices or communication devices.
◉ Fire Alarm Signal. Answer: A signal initiated by a fire alarm-initiating
device such as a manual fire alarm box (pull station), automatic fire
detector, water-flow switch, or other device whose activation is
indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.
◉ Firestopping. Answer: fire protection system made of various
components used to seal openings and joints in a fire-resistance-rated
wall or floor assemblies.
◉ Impairment Coordinator. Answer: Person responsible for ensuring the
proper safety precautions are taken when the protection system is placed
out of service (designated by the owner).
◉ Multiple station alarm device. Answer: Two or more single-station
alarm devices that can be interconnected such that actuation of one
causes all integral or separate audible alarms to operate. It also can
consist of one single-station alarm device having connections to other
detectors or to a manual fire alarm box.
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Alarm signal. Answer: A signal indicating an emergency requiring
immediate action, such as a signal indicative of fire.
◉ Automatic. Answer: Any device that initiates system function without
need for human intervention
◉ 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.
◉ Emergency alarm system. Answer: A system that provides indication
and warning of emergency situations involving hazardous
, materials and summons appropriate aid. A signal may be audible, visual,
or voice instruction.
◉ Fire Alarm Control Unit. Answer: System component that receives
input from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may provide
power to detection devices or communication devices.
◉ Fire Alarm Signal. Answer: A signal initiated by a fire alarm-initiating
device such as a manual fire alarm box (pull station), automatic fire
detector, water-flow switch, or other device whose activation is
indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.
◉ Firestopping. Answer: fire protection system made of various
components used to seal openings and joints in a fire-resistance-rated
wall or floor assemblies.
◉ Impairment Coordinator. Answer: Person responsible for ensuring the
proper safety precautions are taken when the protection system is placed
out of service (designated by the owner).
◉ Multiple station alarm device. Answer: Two or more single-station
alarm devices that can be interconnected such that actuation of one
causes all integral or separate audible alarms to operate. It also can
consist of one single-station alarm device having connections to other
detectors or to a manual fire alarm box.
