FSDNY S98 Questions & Answers 100%
Correct 2026 Update
The following are examples of line type detection except - ANSWER-ionization smoke
detector
He could tonight a circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected
where the signal received does not identify the device operated is called? - ANSWER-A
signaling line circuit
Secondary power supplies are required to have sufficient power to operate the fire
alarm system in a non alarm condition for _______ hours and then be capable of
operating all notification devices for a minimum of ______ minutes - ANSWER-24 hours
and 5 minutes
Secondary power supplies for emergency voice evacuation systems are required to
have sufficient power to operate the system in a non along condition for ______ hours
and kin be capable of operating the system during a fire or other emergency for a
minimum of ______ minutes - ANSWER-24 hours and 15 minutes under maximum load
Secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected premises
fire alarm system within _______ seconds when ever primary power fails to provide
minimum voltage required for proper operation? - ANSWER-10 seconds
Cording to NFPA chapter 4, batteries shall be permanently marked with what
information? - ANSWER-Month and year of manufacture
NFPA 72 "record of completion" is prepared: - ANSWER-upon completion of installation
at just acceptance test
According to NFPA chapter 4, the control panel charging apparatus shall be taken full of
recharging batteries within _____ _____ after batteries have been fully discharged? -
ANSWER-24 hours
According to the fire code of New York City, smoke detectors may be tested by the
following methods except for: - ANSWER-Measured aerosol smoke introduced into the
detector
Qualification for S98 certificate of fitness include all except - ANSWER-Must be 21
years of age
If you fail the written test you will not be permitted to Retest for - ANSWER-90 days
The following is an example of what type of Ceiling - ANSWER-Stooped
, A bean is defined as a structural or non structural solid member which could jacks down
into the rooms base more than _____ and is located more than _____ apart on center -
ANSWER-Down more than4" and 3' apart
What type of drawing typically shows correct conductor counts? - ANSWER-Riser
diagrams
According to the fire code and fire rules, who is responsible for preventing unnecessary
and unwanted alarms? - ANSWER-Owner of a promise or a part thereof
I'll take you way and which according to NFPA chapter 4, a coded alarm signal shall
consist of not less than ______ complete rounds of the number transmitted. Each round
shall consist of not less than a ______ impulses - ANSWER-3 rounds and 3 impulses
According to the fire rules, who is responsible for making in trees in the smoke detector
maintenance log? - ANSWER-The fire safety director or a person designated by
building owners if no FSD
According to NFPA chapter 4, installation Conductors shall be monitored for integrity.
The occurrence of a single open or single ground fault condition shall be automatically
indicated within ______ seconds - ANSWER-200 seconds
All of the following are good conductors of electricity except - ANSWER-carbon
Which of the following is an example of an initiating device? - ANSWER-Supervisory air
pressure switch and photo electric smoke detector
Into voice along and initiating device which is destroyed as a result of its operation is
what type? - ANSWER-Non restorable
It's the face of the nobleman equipment you shall be designed so that it is capable of
performing its intended function at ______ of its name plate voltage - ANSWER-85%
When installing heat detectors on ceilings, a row detector shall be located - ANSWER-
Within 3' of the peak
The minimum distance for mounting of a spot type smoke detector from an air supply
diffuser is? - ANSWER-3' from diffusers
This is regarding manual fire alarm boxes, NFPA 72 requires that they be conspicuous,
unobstructed, and ________ - ANSWER-accessible
Regarding manual fire alarm boxes, NFPA 72 requires that travel distance to the
nearest fire alarm Box shall not exceed - ANSWER-100 feet
Correct 2026 Update
The following are examples of line type detection except - ANSWER-ionization smoke
detector
He could tonight a circuit to which automatic or manual initiating devices are connected
where the signal received does not identify the device operated is called? - ANSWER-A
signaling line circuit
Secondary power supplies are required to have sufficient power to operate the fire
alarm system in a non alarm condition for _______ hours and then be capable of
operating all notification devices for a minimum of ______ minutes - ANSWER-24 hours
and 5 minutes
Secondary power supplies for emergency voice evacuation systems are required to
have sufficient power to operate the system in a non along condition for ______ hours
and kin be capable of operating the system during a fire or other emergency for a
minimum of ______ minutes - ANSWER-24 hours and 15 minutes under maximum load
Secondary power supply shall automatically provide power to the protected premises
fire alarm system within _______ seconds when ever primary power fails to provide
minimum voltage required for proper operation? - ANSWER-10 seconds
Cording to NFPA chapter 4, batteries shall be permanently marked with what
information? - ANSWER-Month and year of manufacture
NFPA 72 "record of completion" is prepared: - ANSWER-upon completion of installation
at just acceptance test
According to NFPA chapter 4, the control panel charging apparatus shall be taken full of
recharging batteries within _____ _____ after batteries have been fully discharged? -
ANSWER-24 hours
According to the fire code of New York City, smoke detectors may be tested by the
following methods except for: - ANSWER-Measured aerosol smoke introduced into the
detector
Qualification for S98 certificate of fitness include all except - ANSWER-Must be 21
years of age
If you fail the written test you will not be permitted to Retest for - ANSWER-90 days
The following is an example of what type of Ceiling - ANSWER-Stooped
, A bean is defined as a structural or non structural solid member which could jacks down
into the rooms base more than _____ and is located more than _____ apart on center -
ANSWER-Down more than4" and 3' apart
What type of drawing typically shows correct conductor counts? - ANSWER-Riser
diagrams
According to the fire code and fire rules, who is responsible for preventing unnecessary
and unwanted alarms? - ANSWER-Owner of a promise or a part thereof
I'll take you way and which according to NFPA chapter 4, a coded alarm signal shall
consist of not less than ______ complete rounds of the number transmitted. Each round
shall consist of not less than a ______ impulses - ANSWER-3 rounds and 3 impulses
According to the fire rules, who is responsible for making in trees in the smoke detector
maintenance log? - ANSWER-The fire safety director or a person designated by
building owners if no FSD
According to NFPA chapter 4, installation Conductors shall be monitored for integrity.
The occurrence of a single open or single ground fault condition shall be automatically
indicated within ______ seconds - ANSWER-200 seconds
All of the following are good conductors of electricity except - ANSWER-carbon
Which of the following is an example of an initiating device? - ANSWER-Supervisory air
pressure switch and photo electric smoke detector
Into voice along and initiating device which is destroyed as a result of its operation is
what type? - ANSWER-Non restorable
It's the face of the nobleman equipment you shall be designed so that it is capable of
performing its intended function at ______ of its name plate voltage - ANSWER-85%
When installing heat detectors on ceilings, a row detector shall be located - ANSWER-
Within 3' of the peak
The minimum distance for mounting of a spot type smoke detector from an air supply
diffuser is? - ANSWER-3' from diffusers
This is regarding manual fire alarm boxes, NFPA 72 requires that they be conspicuous,
unobstructed, and ________ - ANSWER-accessible
Regarding manual fire alarm boxes, NFPA 72 requires that travel distance to the
nearest fire alarm Box shall not exceed - ANSWER-100 feet
