FDNY COF P-98 EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL
EXAM 275 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
Blank Ammunition - ANSWER: (Theatrical Ammunition) a type of ammunition for a
firearm that contains gunpowder but no bullet or shot
Combustible - ANSWER: capable of catching fire or burning; can be a fiber or liquid
Cryogenic - ANSWER: A fluid having a boiling point lower than -130 degrees F at 14.7
pounds per square inch absolute (psia) (an absolute pressure of 101.3kPa)
Cryogenic Container - ANSWER: A pressure container, low-pressure container, or
atmospheric container of any size designed or used for the transportation, handling,
or storage of cryogenic fluid, and which utilized venting, insulation, refrigeration of a
combination thereof to maintain the pressure within design parameters for such
containers and to keep the contents in a liquid state.
Danger Area - ANSWER: The immediate area surrounding the special effect or
pyrotechnic performance. The distance of the danger area depends on the actual
effect that is taking place.
Dry Ice - ANSWER: The solid form of carbon dioxide. It is primarily used as a cooling
agent but often used to create theatrical/performance fog.
Electric Match - ANSWER: a device that uses an externally applied electric current to
ignite a combustible compound.
Flame Paste - ANSWER: Flammable paste that burns with an orange flame
Flammable - ANSWER: easily ignited and quick burning. It can be in liquid or solid
form.
Flammable Cryogenic Fluid - ANSWER: A cryogenic fluid that is flammable in its vapor
state
Flash Cloth - ANSWER: A cotton based material which is stronger than the traditional
flash paper but produces the same orange flame effect with no residue. It can be
sewn into objects allowing the designer to create different effects.
Flash Cord - ANSWER: Popular for magician's tricks. It burns quick with a bright
orange flame and vanishes without residue.
Flash Cotton - ANSWER: Creates an instantaneous flash and burns very quickly
, Flash Paper - ANSWER: Paper made from nitrocellulose and burns very quickly and
completely with a bright orange flame that leaves no ash. It is commonly used for
coin and close up magic effects
Fog - ANSWER: Created by glycol or glycol /water mixtures heated until the fluid
vaporizes creating a thick translucent or opaque cloud of liquid droplets.
General Supervision - ANSWER: Supervision by the Certificate of Fitness holder who
is responsible for performing the duties of the certificate holder but need not be
personally present on the premises at all times. When using hazardous special effect
materials, when COF is not present, material must be locked and secured.
Handling - ANSWER: The movement of a material in its container, the removal of the
material from its container, or any other action or process that may affect the
material, other than its storage or use.
Haze - ANSWER: An unobtrusive cloud made of liquid droplets that are intended to
primarily reveal lighting beams. Similar to fog, it can be created with a glycol / water
mixture.
Health Hazard - ANSWER: A classification of a chemical for which there is a
statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic health effects are capable of
occurring in exposed persons. The term "health hazard" includes chemicals that are
toxic, highly toxic and corrosive.
Liquid - ANSWER: A material heaving a melting point that is equal to or less than 68
degrees F and a boiling point that is greater than 68 degrees F at 14.7 psia. When not
otherwise identified the term "liquid" includes both flammable and combustible
liquids.
Low Lying Fog - ANSWER: A thick fog that stays close to the ground. As it is warmed
or agitated, rises and gradually disappears.
Lycopodium Powder - ANSWER: Is a fine, yellow powder derived from the spores of a
plant that can be used for fire effects.
Material Safety Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet (MSDS / SDS) - ANSWER: A document
prepared in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of
Labor, as set forth in 29CFR Part 1910.1200 or federally approved state OSHA plan
which sets forth information concerning a hazardous material. It contains health and
physical hazards of the material used, procedures that should be followed in case of
an an emergency and safety work practices. MSDS does not show the cost of the
hazard.
Permit - ANSWER: A written statement issued by the commissioner authorizing the
manufacture, storage, handling and use of transportation of hazardous materials or
EXAM 275 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
Blank Ammunition - ANSWER: (Theatrical Ammunition) a type of ammunition for a
firearm that contains gunpowder but no bullet or shot
Combustible - ANSWER: capable of catching fire or burning; can be a fiber or liquid
Cryogenic - ANSWER: A fluid having a boiling point lower than -130 degrees F at 14.7
pounds per square inch absolute (psia) (an absolute pressure of 101.3kPa)
Cryogenic Container - ANSWER: A pressure container, low-pressure container, or
atmospheric container of any size designed or used for the transportation, handling,
or storage of cryogenic fluid, and which utilized venting, insulation, refrigeration of a
combination thereof to maintain the pressure within design parameters for such
containers and to keep the contents in a liquid state.
Danger Area - ANSWER: The immediate area surrounding the special effect or
pyrotechnic performance. The distance of the danger area depends on the actual
effect that is taking place.
Dry Ice - ANSWER: The solid form of carbon dioxide. It is primarily used as a cooling
agent but often used to create theatrical/performance fog.
Electric Match - ANSWER: a device that uses an externally applied electric current to
ignite a combustible compound.
Flame Paste - ANSWER: Flammable paste that burns with an orange flame
Flammable - ANSWER: easily ignited and quick burning. It can be in liquid or solid
form.
Flammable Cryogenic Fluid - ANSWER: A cryogenic fluid that is flammable in its vapor
state
Flash Cloth - ANSWER: A cotton based material which is stronger than the traditional
flash paper but produces the same orange flame effect with no residue. It can be
sewn into objects allowing the designer to create different effects.
Flash Cord - ANSWER: Popular for magician's tricks. It burns quick with a bright
orange flame and vanishes without residue.
Flash Cotton - ANSWER: Creates an instantaneous flash and burns very quickly
, Flash Paper - ANSWER: Paper made from nitrocellulose and burns very quickly and
completely with a bright orange flame that leaves no ash. It is commonly used for
coin and close up magic effects
Fog - ANSWER: Created by glycol or glycol /water mixtures heated until the fluid
vaporizes creating a thick translucent or opaque cloud of liquid droplets.
General Supervision - ANSWER: Supervision by the Certificate of Fitness holder who
is responsible for performing the duties of the certificate holder but need not be
personally present on the premises at all times. When using hazardous special effect
materials, when COF is not present, material must be locked and secured.
Handling - ANSWER: The movement of a material in its container, the removal of the
material from its container, or any other action or process that may affect the
material, other than its storage or use.
Haze - ANSWER: An unobtrusive cloud made of liquid droplets that are intended to
primarily reveal lighting beams. Similar to fog, it can be created with a glycol / water
mixture.
Health Hazard - ANSWER: A classification of a chemical for which there is a
statistically significant evidence that acute or chronic health effects are capable of
occurring in exposed persons. The term "health hazard" includes chemicals that are
toxic, highly toxic and corrosive.
Liquid - ANSWER: A material heaving a melting point that is equal to or less than 68
degrees F and a boiling point that is greater than 68 degrees F at 14.7 psia. When not
otherwise identified the term "liquid" includes both flammable and combustible
liquids.
Low Lying Fog - ANSWER: A thick fog that stays close to the ground. As it is warmed
or agitated, rises and gradually disappears.
Lycopodium Powder - ANSWER: Is a fine, yellow powder derived from the spores of a
plant that can be used for fire effects.
Material Safety Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet (MSDS / SDS) - ANSWER: A document
prepared in accordance with the regulations of the United States Department of
Labor, as set forth in 29CFR Part 1910.1200 or federally approved state OSHA plan
which sets forth information concerning a hazardous material. It contains health and
physical hazards of the material used, procedures that should be followed in case of
an an emergency and safety work practices. MSDS does not show the cost of the
hazard.
Permit - ANSWER: A written statement issued by the commissioner authorizing the
manufacture, storage, handling and use of transportation of hazardous materials or
