FDNY COF F-07 LATEST UPDATED FINAL 2026-2027 EXAM – 100% Guaranteed Access
1. During a fire emergency, the FEDC directs every employee, tenant, staff member, and
visitor to leave the building. What action is being carried out?
A. Partial evacuation
B. Shelter in place
C. Evacuation
D. In-building relocation
Answer: C. Evacuation
Rationale: Evacuation means emptying the building of all building occupants in response to a
fire or other emergency. The definition is broad: building occupants include employees,
tenants, building staff, and visitors, so an order that everyone leave is a full evacuation rather
than a partial evacuation or relocation.
2. A fire affects one part of a building, and only occupants in the affected area are
directed to leave while others remain. Which emergency action best describes this?
A. Partial evacuation
B. Full evacuation
C. Shelter in place
D. Off-line operation
Answer: A. Partial evacuation
Rationale: Partial evacuation is the emptying of some, but not all, building occupants. This is
different from full evacuation, which removes everyone, and from in-building relocation, which
moves occupants to another designated area within the same building.
3. Occupants are moved from an endangered floor to a designated safe area elsewhere
inside the same building. What is this controlled movement called?
A. Shelter in place
B. In-building relocation
C. Evacuation
D. Unnecessary alarm
Answer: B. In-building relocation
Rationale: In-building relocation is the controlled movement of occupants from an endangered
area to a safer in-building relocation area within the same building. The key point is that
occupants remain inside the building rather than exiting it.
4. What is an In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA)?
A. A sidewalk used as an outdoor assembly point
B. A designated area inside the building for relocated occupants
C. The room housing the fire alarm panel
D. The central station company's office
Answer: B. A designated area inside the building for relocated occupants
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,Rationale: An IBRA is a designated area inside a building to which occupants may be
relocated under the emergency preparedness plan. It is specifically intended to receive
occupants during an in-building relocation.
5. Because of a hazardous condition outside, occupants are instructed to remain
indoors at their present locations. Which action is being used?
A. Shelter in place
B. Partial evacuation
C. In-building relocation
D. Fire drill
Answer: A. Shelter in place
Rationale: Shelter in place means directing occupants to remain indoors at their current
location as a precaution. This is appropriate when leaving or moving through the building could
expose occupants to a greater hazard.
6. In the F-07 study material, what does the Emergency Preparedness Plan refer to?
A. The building lease and tenant roster
B. The fire safety and evacuation plan/emergency action plan
C. The central station service contract
D. The extinguisher inspection log
Answer: B. The fire safety and evacuation plan/emergency action plan
Rationale: The study material defines the Emergency Preparedness Plan as the fire safety
and evacuation plan/emergency action plan. This plan provides the framework for how staff
and occupants respond to fire and non-fire emergencies.
7. Who are considered Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff?
A. Any visitor who volunteers during an emergency
B. Only FDNY firefighters
C. Individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan as responsible for
implementing it
D. Only the building owner and managing agent
Answer: C. Individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan as responsible for
implementing it
Rationale: FEP staff are the people specifically identified in the emergency preparedness plan
as having responsibilities for carrying out that plan. Their duties are therefore assigned in
advance rather than improvised during an emergency.
8. What is the main purpose of a fire drill?
A. To test only portable extinguishers
B. To familiarize occupants with and practice safe, orderly emergency movement
procedures
C. To inspect the central station company
D. To replace the emergency preparedness plan
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, Answer: B. To familiarize occupants with and practice safe, orderly emergency movement
procedures
Rationale: A fire drill is a training exercise that familiarizes occupants with procedures for in-
building relocation, partial evacuation, or evacuation, depending on the building type. The goal
is safe, orderly, and expeditious movement during an actual emergency.
9. Drills and other forms of emergency education should be conducted primarily for
what reason?
A. To reduce tenant complaints
B. To enhance fire and non-fire emergency preparedness
C. To eliminate the need for fire protection systems
D. To replace staff training
Answer: B. To enhance fire and non-fire emergency preparedness
Rationale: The study material states that drills and emergency education are intended to
improve preparedness among building occupants, building staff, and employees of building
tenants. Better preparation helps people understand what to do before an actual emergency
occurs.
10. Which Certificate of Fitness is associated with persons performing the duties of a
Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (FEDC)?
A. F-01/W-01
B. F-03/W-03
C. F-07/W-07
D. F-80/W-80
Answer: C. F-07/W-07
Rationale: The F-07/W-07 Certificate of Fitness is identified in the study material as the
credential for persons performing FEDC duties. This makes the F-07/W-07 designation central
to the responsibilities covered by this practice exam.
11. How much initial training should FEP staff receive to become familiar with their
duties under the Emergency Preparedness Plan?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 4 hours
Answer: B. 1 hour
Rationale: FEP staff members should receive one hour of initial training. The purpose is to
familiarize them with the duties they are expected to perform under the Emergency
Preparedness Plan before they are relied upon during an emergency.
12. Which training method is preferred for FEP staff?
A. Live instruction, supplemented when appropriate by video or educational materials
B. Video instruction only
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1. During a fire emergency, the FEDC directs every employee, tenant, staff member, and
visitor to leave the building. What action is being carried out?
A. Partial evacuation
B. Shelter in place
C. Evacuation
D. In-building relocation
Answer: C. Evacuation
Rationale: Evacuation means emptying the building of all building occupants in response to a
fire or other emergency. The definition is broad: building occupants include employees,
tenants, building staff, and visitors, so an order that everyone leave is a full evacuation rather
than a partial evacuation or relocation.
2. A fire affects one part of a building, and only occupants in the affected area are
directed to leave while others remain. Which emergency action best describes this?
A. Partial evacuation
B. Full evacuation
C. Shelter in place
D. Off-line operation
Answer: A. Partial evacuation
Rationale: Partial evacuation is the emptying of some, but not all, building occupants. This is
different from full evacuation, which removes everyone, and from in-building relocation, which
moves occupants to another designated area within the same building.
3. Occupants are moved from an endangered floor to a designated safe area elsewhere
inside the same building. What is this controlled movement called?
A. Shelter in place
B. In-building relocation
C. Evacuation
D. Unnecessary alarm
Answer: B. In-building relocation
Rationale: In-building relocation is the controlled movement of occupants from an endangered
area to a safer in-building relocation area within the same building. The key point is that
occupants remain inside the building rather than exiting it.
4. What is an In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA)?
A. A sidewalk used as an outdoor assembly point
B. A designated area inside the building for relocated occupants
C. The room housing the fire alarm panel
D. The central station company's office
Answer: B. A designated area inside the building for relocated occupants
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,Rationale: An IBRA is a designated area inside a building to which occupants may be
relocated under the emergency preparedness plan. It is specifically intended to receive
occupants during an in-building relocation.
5. Because of a hazardous condition outside, occupants are instructed to remain
indoors at their present locations. Which action is being used?
A. Shelter in place
B. Partial evacuation
C. In-building relocation
D. Fire drill
Answer: A. Shelter in place
Rationale: Shelter in place means directing occupants to remain indoors at their current
location as a precaution. This is appropriate when leaving or moving through the building could
expose occupants to a greater hazard.
6. In the F-07 study material, what does the Emergency Preparedness Plan refer to?
A. The building lease and tenant roster
B. The fire safety and evacuation plan/emergency action plan
C. The central station service contract
D. The extinguisher inspection log
Answer: B. The fire safety and evacuation plan/emergency action plan
Rationale: The study material defines the Emergency Preparedness Plan as the fire safety
and evacuation plan/emergency action plan. This plan provides the framework for how staff
and occupants respond to fire and non-fire emergencies.
7. Who are considered Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) Staff?
A. Any visitor who volunteers during an emergency
B. Only FDNY firefighters
C. Individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan as responsible for
implementing it
D. Only the building owner and managing agent
Answer: C. Individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan as responsible for
implementing it
Rationale: FEP staff are the people specifically identified in the emergency preparedness plan
as having responsibilities for carrying out that plan. Their duties are therefore assigned in
advance rather than improvised during an emergency.
8. What is the main purpose of a fire drill?
A. To test only portable extinguishers
B. To familiarize occupants with and practice safe, orderly emergency movement
procedures
C. To inspect the central station company
D. To replace the emergency preparedness plan
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, Answer: B. To familiarize occupants with and practice safe, orderly emergency movement
procedures
Rationale: A fire drill is a training exercise that familiarizes occupants with procedures for in-
building relocation, partial evacuation, or evacuation, depending on the building type. The goal
is safe, orderly, and expeditious movement during an actual emergency.
9. Drills and other forms of emergency education should be conducted primarily for
what reason?
A. To reduce tenant complaints
B. To enhance fire and non-fire emergency preparedness
C. To eliminate the need for fire protection systems
D. To replace staff training
Answer: B. To enhance fire and non-fire emergency preparedness
Rationale: The study material states that drills and emergency education are intended to
improve preparedness among building occupants, building staff, and employees of building
tenants. Better preparation helps people understand what to do before an actual emergency
occurs.
10. Which Certificate of Fitness is associated with persons performing the duties of a
Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (FEDC)?
A. F-01/W-01
B. F-03/W-03
C. F-07/W-07
D. F-80/W-80
Answer: C. F-07/W-07
Rationale: The F-07/W-07 Certificate of Fitness is identified in the study material as the
credential for persons performing FEDC duties. This makes the F-07/W-07 designation central
to the responsibilities covered by this practice exam.
11. How much initial training should FEP staff receive to become familiar with their
duties under the Emergency Preparedness Plan?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 2 hours
D. 4 hours
Answer: B. 1 hour
Rationale: FEP staff members should receive one hour of initial training. The purpose is to
familiarize them with the duties they are expected to perform under the Emergency
Preparedness Plan before they are relied upon during an emergency.
12. Which training method is preferred for FEP staff?
A. Live instruction, supplemented when appropriate by video or educational materials
B. Video instruction only
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