S-95 FDNY EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026
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AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
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What is the purpose of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)? -
ANSWER - To manage and monitor fire alarm systems
What are the three types of signals initiated by the FACP? - ANSWER -
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals
What should you do in case of a fire alarm? - ANSWER - Acknowledge
the alarm, silence if necessary, and reset the system after verification
What are initiating devices in a fire alarm system? - ANSWER - Devices
that detect fire or smoke and send signals to the FACP
Name a type of smoke detector. - ANSWER - Ionization smoke detector
or photoelectric smoke detector
What is the function of a heat detector? - ANSWER - To detect changes
in temperature indicative of a fire
What is the role of audio and visual notification devices in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - To alert occupants of a fire emergency
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,What is the purpose of the alarm log book? - ANSWER - To record all
fire alarm activations and maintenance activities
What should be done during inspections of fire alarm systems? -
ANSWER - Check functionality, test devices, and ensure compliance
with regulations
What is the importance of lithium-ion battery safety in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - To prevent fire hazards associated with battery
malfunctions
What is a manually actuated alarm-initiating device? - ANSWER - A
device like a pull station that requires manual activation to signal an
alarm
What does the term 'out-of-service situations' refer to in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - Conditions where the fire alarm system is not
operational and cannot detect fires
What is the purpose of the remote on-site annunciator panel? -
ANSWER - To provide a visual and audible indication of alarm
conditions at a remote location
What is the function of sprinkler waterflow alarm-initiating devices? -
ANSWER - To detect water flow in sprinkler systems indicating a
potential fire
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,What is the significance of the 'Letter of Approval' in the S-95
application process? - ANSWER - It indicates that the applicant has met
the necessary qualifications for certification
What is a secondary power source in fire alarm systems? - ANSWER - A
backup power supply that ensures system operation during a primary
power failure
What types of devices generate signals in a fire alarm system? -
ANSWER - Initiating devices, notification appliances, and control
panels
What is the primary power source for fire alarm systems? - ANSWER -
The main electrical supply that powers the system under normal
conditions
What are combination sensing technology smoke detectors? - ANSWER
- Smoke detectors that use multiple sensing technologies to improve
detection accuracy
What is the purpose of the activation of audio/visual notification
devices? - ANSWER - To alert occupants visually and audibly in the
event of a fire emergency
What is the purpose of an acknowledge button(ACK)? - ANSWER - It is
used to acknowledge alarm, trouble, or supervisory conditions
What is the purpose alarm silence switch? - ANSWER - The purpose is
to silence the buildings audible and visual devices (such as sirens, bells,
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, or gongs) after an evacuation is complete while source of alarm is being
investigated
When should you reset fire alarm system? - ANSWER - After FDNY
personnel verify condition
What is the purpose of system reset switch? - ANSWER - The purpose is
to reset fire alarm system after an alarm condition has been cleared
What are the different types of devices? - ANSWER - They are manual
pull station, smoke/beam/duct detectors, heat detectors and water flow
device
What action is required to return heat detector to normal? - ANSWER -
Most fixed temperature heat detectors will not self restore and require
replacement by qualified technician. Rate of rise detectors normally self
restore
What are some non fire related reasons for smoke detector going off? -
ANSWER - False alarm can be cause by dust from cutting wood, sheet
rock or sanding and smoke detectors that haven't been clean and
maintained
How should you maintain a smoke detector? - ANSWER - It must be
cleaned once every 6 months, except for analog (intelligent) smoke
detectors, which shall be cleaned no later than 1 week from receipt of an
indication of the need for cleaning and tested for smoke entry not less
than once a year
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TEST BANK| COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What is the purpose of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)? -
ANSWER - To manage and monitor fire alarm systems
What are the three types of signals initiated by the FACP? - ANSWER -
Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals
What should you do in case of a fire alarm? - ANSWER - Acknowledge
the alarm, silence if necessary, and reset the system after verification
What are initiating devices in a fire alarm system? - ANSWER - Devices
that detect fire or smoke and send signals to the FACP
Name a type of smoke detector. - ANSWER - Ionization smoke detector
or photoelectric smoke detector
What is the function of a heat detector? - ANSWER - To detect changes
in temperature indicative of a fire
What is the role of audio and visual notification devices in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - To alert occupants of a fire emergency
pg. 1
,What is the purpose of the alarm log book? - ANSWER - To record all
fire alarm activations and maintenance activities
What should be done during inspections of fire alarm systems? -
ANSWER - Check functionality, test devices, and ensure compliance
with regulations
What is the importance of lithium-ion battery safety in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - To prevent fire hazards associated with battery
malfunctions
What is a manually actuated alarm-initiating device? - ANSWER - A
device like a pull station that requires manual activation to signal an
alarm
What does the term 'out-of-service situations' refer to in fire alarm
systems? - ANSWER - Conditions where the fire alarm system is not
operational and cannot detect fires
What is the purpose of the remote on-site annunciator panel? -
ANSWER - To provide a visual and audible indication of alarm
conditions at a remote location
What is the function of sprinkler waterflow alarm-initiating devices? -
ANSWER - To detect water flow in sprinkler systems indicating a
potential fire
pg. 2
,What is the significance of the 'Letter of Approval' in the S-95
application process? - ANSWER - It indicates that the applicant has met
the necessary qualifications for certification
What is a secondary power source in fire alarm systems? - ANSWER - A
backup power supply that ensures system operation during a primary
power failure
What types of devices generate signals in a fire alarm system? -
ANSWER - Initiating devices, notification appliances, and control
panels
What is the primary power source for fire alarm systems? - ANSWER -
The main electrical supply that powers the system under normal
conditions
What are combination sensing technology smoke detectors? - ANSWER
- Smoke detectors that use multiple sensing technologies to improve
detection accuracy
What is the purpose of the activation of audio/visual notification
devices? - ANSWER - To alert occupants visually and audibly in the
event of a fire emergency
What is the purpose of an acknowledge button(ACK)? - ANSWER - It is
used to acknowledge alarm, trouble, or supervisory conditions
What is the purpose alarm silence switch? - ANSWER - The purpose is
to silence the buildings audible and visual devices (such as sirens, bells,
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, or gongs) after an evacuation is complete while source of alarm is being
investigated
When should you reset fire alarm system? - ANSWER - After FDNY
personnel verify condition
What is the purpose of system reset switch? - ANSWER - The purpose is
to reset fire alarm system after an alarm condition has been cleared
What are the different types of devices? - ANSWER - They are manual
pull station, smoke/beam/duct detectors, heat detectors and water flow
device
What action is required to return heat detector to normal? - ANSWER -
Most fixed temperature heat detectors will not self restore and require
replacement by qualified technician. Rate of rise detectors normally self
restore
What are some non fire related reasons for smoke detector going off? -
ANSWER - False alarm can be cause by dust from cutting wood, sheet
rock or sanding and smoke detectors that haven't been clean and
maintained
How should you maintain a smoke detector? - ANSWER - It must be
cleaned once every 6 months, except for analog (intelligent) smoke
detectors, which shall be cleaned no later than 1 week from receipt of an
indication of the need for cleaning and tested for smoke entry not less
than once a year
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