NYC FDNY A-35 AIR COMPRESSOR
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS: STUDY
GUIDE & EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
What is the first step for applicants to take before arriving at the FDNY for the A-35 exam? -
ANS All applicants are required to apply and pay for an exam online.
How long does it typically take to complete the online application for the A-35 exam? -
ANS About 30 minutes.
What is the passing score required to secure a Certificate of Fitness for the A-35 exam? -
ANS At least 70%.
Where is the A-35 exam administered? - ANS FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn, NY.
What type of exam format is used for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? - ANS A multiple-choice
exam administered on a touch screen computer monitor.
What are the accepted forms of payment for the A-35 exam application fee? -
ANS Credit/debit card, personal or company check, or money order.
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,What is the convenience fee applied to card payments for the A-35 exam? - ANS A
convenience fee of 2%.
What must government employees submit to qualify for a fee waiver for the A-35 exam? -
ANS A letter requesting a fee waiver on official letterhead and a copy of their identification
card.
Is there an Alternative Issuance Procedure (AIP) available for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? -
ANS No, the certificate can only be obtained by passing the computer exam.
What is the main purpose of the study material provided for the A-35 exam? - ANS To
prepare applicants for the examination for the Certificate of Fitness to Operate and Maintain Air
Compressors.
What is the significance of holding a Certificate of Fitness according to the study material? -
ANS It must be secured and protected like a driver's license and available upon demand by
authorized representatives.
What is the effective date of the 2022 Fire Code? - ANS April 15, 2022.
What provisions of the 2022 Fire Code apply to facilities established on or after April 15, 2022? -
ANS Design and installation provisions.
What must A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do regarding the 2022 Fire Code? -
ANS Become familiar with the applicable sections of the new 2022 Fire Code.
What happens if an applicant does not answer a question or marks more than one alternative
on the A-35 exam? - ANS The answer will be scored as incorrect.
What is the main content focus of the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Information
from relevant sections of the Fire Prevention Code and the Building Code of New York.
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, What is the recommended method for renewing the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? - ANS Renew
online.
What is the requirement for retesting on the same calendar day for the A-35 exam? -
ANS Retesting on the same calendar day is not permitted.
What type of questions are included in the A-35 Certificate of Fitness examination? -
ANS Multiple-choice questions with four alternative answers.
What is the responsibility of the Certificate of Fitness holder regarding their knowledge? -
ANS It is their responsibility to learn whatever else they need to know to do their job
effectively.
What should applicants do before taking the A-35 exam? - ANS Check for the latest revised
booklet at the FDNY website.
What is the main focus of Part 2 in the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Operation of
Air Compressors.
What is covered in Part 3 of the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Maintenance &
Safety Procedures.
What is included in the study material regarding fire extinguishers? - ANS Fire Extinguishers
section is part of the study material.
What is the importance of reviewing the study guide for the A-35 exam? - ANS It is crucial for
understanding the material needed for the exam.
What happens if an applicant guesses on the A-35 exam? - ANS There is no penalty for
guessing.
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CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS: STUDY
GUIDE & EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
What is the first step for applicants to take before arriving at the FDNY for the A-35 exam? -
ANS All applicants are required to apply and pay for an exam online.
How long does it typically take to complete the online application for the A-35 exam? -
ANS About 30 minutes.
What is the passing score required to secure a Certificate of Fitness for the A-35 exam? -
ANS At least 70%.
Where is the A-35 exam administered? - ANS FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center,
Brooklyn, NY.
What type of exam format is used for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? - ANS A multiple-choice
exam administered on a touch screen computer monitor.
What are the accepted forms of payment for the A-35 exam application fee? -
ANS Credit/debit card, personal or company check, or money order.
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,What is the convenience fee applied to card payments for the A-35 exam? - ANS A
convenience fee of 2%.
What must government employees submit to qualify for a fee waiver for the A-35 exam? -
ANS A letter requesting a fee waiver on official letterhead and a copy of their identification
card.
Is there an Alternative Issuance Procedure (AIP) available for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? -
ANS No, the certificate can only be obtained by passing the computer exam.
What is the main purpose of the study material provided for the A-35 exam? - ANS To
prepare applicants for the examination for the Certificate of Fitness to Operate and Maintain Air
Compressors.
What is the significance of holding a Certificate of Fitness according to the study material? -
ANS It must be secured and protected like a driver's license and available upon demand by
authorized representatives.
What is the effective date of the 2022 Fire Code? - ANS April 15, 2022.
What provisions of the 2022 Fire Code apply to facilities established on or after April 15, 2022? -
ANS Design and installation provisions.
What must A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do regarding the 2022 Fire Code? -
ANS Become familiar with the applicable sections of the new 2022 Fire Code.
What happens if an applicant does not answer a question or marks more than one alternative
on the A-35 exam? - ANS The answer will be scored as incorrect.
What is the main content focus of the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Information
from relevant sections of the Fire Prevention Code and the Building Code of New York.
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, What is the recommended method for renewing the A-35 Certificate of Fitness? - ANS Renew
online.
What is the requirement for retesting on the same calendar day for the A-35 exam? -
ANS Retesting on the same calendar day is not permitted.
What type of questions are included in the A-35 Certificate of Fitness examination? -
ANS Multiple-choice questions with four alternative answers.
What is the responsibility of the Certificate of Fitness holder regarding their knowledge? -
ANS It is their responsibility to learn whatever else they need to know to do their job
effectively.
What should applicants do before taking the A-35 exam? - ANS Check for the latest revised
booklet at the FDNY website.
What is the main focus of Part 2 in the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Operation of
Air Compressors.
What is covered in Part 3 of the study material for the A-35 exam? - ANS Maintenance &
Safety Procedures.
What is included in the study material regarding fire extinguishers? - ANS Fire Extinguishers
section is part of the study material.
What is the importance of reviewing the study guide for the A-35 exam? - ANS It is crucial for
understanding the material needed for the exam.
What happens if an applicant guesses on the A-35 exam? - ANS There is no penalty for
guessing.
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