FDNY Fire Life & Safety Director Test #1 Exam Questions
& Correct Answers.
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises
near what location? - ANS Main control valve
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least
_________.(Refer to the Reference material) - ANS monthly
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report
to_______. - ANS The Fire Command Center
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of: - ANS Smoke
inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and
during the course of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what
action should the Fire Life Safety Director take? - ANS Immediately notify the Fire
Department and request a response.
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the
following is TRUE? - ANS You're on the stair side of a door.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher: - ANS Pull the pin
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some
plastics, are used to fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire. - ANS Class A
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if
they __________. - ANS Remain in place at their present location and listen for
announcements
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to
the Reference material) - ANS Quarterly
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and
horizontal egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to
a public way, consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge: - ANS
Means of egress
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the
building code. In this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify: - ANS The tenants
occupying the 15th floor
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, Portable fueled equipment must be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY
approved indoor storage area. If not, which of the following cannot be used indoors? -
ANS - Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire
protection system has been restored back to normal service? The system is fully
operational and free of any defects. - ANS Green
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an
R-1 occupancy how often? - ANS 1 hour quarterly on each shift
Which of the statements listed below is NOT a proper objective of scheduling fire drills
for the benefit of the occupants? - ANS To provide proper education as part of a one-
time only employee educational session.
Which of the following describes a space within a building that is enclosed by smoke
barriers on all sides, including the top and bottom floors. This type of system is currently
required in any existing office building over 100 feet in height. - ANS Smoke
compartment
There may be circumstances when an alarm has been transmitted on the premises due
to a lack of maintenance, improper detector placement, computer console malfunction
and/or improper system installation. This type of alarm is called an: - ANS Un-warranted
alarm
Your Fire Alarm Control Panel sends you a trouble signal indicating that your 4th floor
intelligent smoke detector is dirty and needs to be cleaned or changed. As the FLS
Director what should you do first? - ANS Notify an FDNY approved smoke detector
company.
An impairment disk should be placed on the affected Fire Department Connections to
alert responding fire fighters of an abnormal condition taking place in the building. What
color disk is required when the system is FULLY out of service? - ANS White
Fire escapes/external stairs are considered to be a _______ part of the means of
egress in a building. - ANS - Secondary
- Auxiliary
- Supplemental
If a standpipe or sprinkler system is out of service for repairs, which color impairment
tag should be placed on the main control valve? - ANS Red
What delivers the water throughout the building on a vertical angle? - ANS Standpipe
riser
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& Correct Answers.
A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises
near what location? - ANS Main control valve
Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least
_________.(Refer to the Reference material) - ANS monthly
In the event of an activation of fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report
to_______. - ANS The Fire Command Center
The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of: - ANS Smoke
inhalation and oxygen deficient fire gases
If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and
during the course of the day, an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what
action should the Fire Life Safety Director take? - ANS Immediately notify the Fire
Department and request a response.
If you are looking at a stairway door and notice a number on the door, which of the
following is TRUE? - ANS You're on the stair side of a door.
Which comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher: - ANS Pull the pin
When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, paper, rubber, or even some
plastics, are used to fuel a fire, it would be deemed as a _________ fire. - ANS Class A
As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if
they __________. - ANS Remain in place at their present location and listen for
announcements
The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested ____________. (Refer to
the Reference material) - ANS Quarterly
What would be described as a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and
horizontal egress travel form any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to
a public way, consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge: - ANS
Means of egress
The fire alarm system on the 15th floor is unable to function in compliance with the
building code. In this case, the FLS Director should promptly notify: - ANS The tenants
occupying the 15th floor
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, Portable fueled equipment must be stored outdoors, unless it is stored in an FDNY
approved indoor storage area. If not, which of the following cannot be used indoors? -
ANS - Weed trimmers and lawn movers
- Portable generators and power washers
- Snow blowers
What color tag would be placed at the main control valve to indicate that a fire
protection system has been restored back to normal service? The system is fully
operational and free of any defects. - ANS Green
Fire Life Safety Directors are required to provide a refresher staff training session in an
R-1 occupancy how often? - ANS 1 hour quarterly on each shift
Which of the statements listed below is NOT a proper objective of scheduling fire drills
for the benefit of the occupants? - ANS To provide proper education as part of a one-
time only employee educational session.
Which of the following describes a space within a building that is enclosed by smoke
barriers on all sides, including the top and bottom floors. This type of system is currently
required in any existing office building over 100 feet in height. - ANS Smoke
compartment
There may be circumstances when an alarm has been transmitted on the premises due
to a lack of maintenance, improper detector placement, computer console malfunction
and/or improper system installation. This type of alarm is called an: - ANS Un-warranted
alarm
Your Fire Alarm Control Panel sends you a trouble signal indicating that your 4th floor
intelligent smoke detector is dirty and needs to be cleaned or changed. As the FLS
Director what should you do first? - ANS Notify an FDNY approved smoke detector
company.
An impairment disk should be placed on the affected Fire Department Connections to
alert responding fire fighters of an abnormal condition taking place in the building. What
color disk is required when the system is FULLY out of service? - ANS White
Fire escapes/external stairs are considered to be a _______ part of the means of
egress in a building. - ANS - Secondary
- Auxiliary
- Supplemental
If a standpipe or sprinkler system is out of service for repairs, which color impairment
tag should be placed on the main control valve? - ANS Red
What delivers the water throughout the building on a vertical angle? - ANS Standpipe
riser
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