QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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●● How long does it take to complete the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
exam?
Answer: About 30 minutes.
●● What is the passing score required for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
exam?
Answer: At least 70%.
●● Where is the A-35 exam administered?
Answer: FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY.
●● What is the fee payment method for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
application?
Answer: Credit/debit card or personal/company check/money order.
●● What convenience fee is applied to card payments for the A-35
exam?
Answer: A 2% convenience fee.
,●● Who is eligible for fee waivers for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
exam?
Answer: Only government employees using the COF for work-related
responsibilities.
●● What is the format of the A-35 exam?
Answer: 20 multiple-choice questions on a touch screen computer
monitor.
●● What is the significance of the A-35 Certificate of Fitness?
Answer: It is crucial for securing and protecting the certificate like a
driver's license.
●● What should A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do regarding the
2022 Fire Code?
Answer: Become familiar with the applicable sections of the new 2022
Fire Code.
●● What happens if a question is not answered or more than one answer
is marked?
Answer: The answer will be scored as incorrect.
●● What does the 2022 Fire Code apply to?
, Answer: Facilities established and conditions arising on or after April
15, 2022.
●● What must A-35 Certificate of Fitness holders do with the study
material?
Answer: Review it carefully as it does not contain all necessary
information for duties.
●● What is the renewal recommendation for A-35 COF holders?
Answer: To renew the COF online.
●● What is the consequence of guessing on the A-35 exam?
Answer: There is no penalty for guessing.
●● What is the main content focus of the A-35 study material?
Answer: Information needed to prepare for the examination for
operating and maintaining air compressors.
●● What are the special requirements for the A-35 Certificate of Fitness
application?
Answer: None.
●● What is the test description for the A-35 exam?