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s12 FDNYC EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM ) EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is a ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - (answer)A fire alarm system
component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device
that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.
what is a AUTOMATIC BALL DRIP - - (answer)An automatic drain valve horizontally
installed at the low point
in the piping between the lower check valve and the Fire Department connection
of automatic sprinkler systems. Water pressure from a Fire Department pumper
automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when pressure ceases,
permitting this piping to drain and thereby preventing freezing
what is a CENTRAL STATION - (answer)A facility that receives alarm signals from a
protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to
the department.
WHAT IS A COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM - (answer)A
system where the water piping services both 2½ in. (65 mm) outlets for fire
department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers.
what is a CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA) - -
(answer)Control mode sprinkler systems are designed to control a fire until its
original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can commence. A
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fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's
rate of heat release and pre-wetting adjacent combustibles.
WHAT IS A MASTER PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - - (answer)A pressure reducing
valve installed to regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or
standpipe system zone.
what is a Fire Guard ? - (answer)The impairment coordinator or other building
staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire
watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from
service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that
the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not
exceed 50,000 square feet. A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided
such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is
patrolled at least once an hour.
What is an Impaired Equipment:? - (answer)Underground service mains, water
storage tanks, Fire Department connections, control valves, fire and or booster
pumps, that are out of service and are considered vital to part of the system that
are required to be tagged following procedures outlined in Chapter 15 of NFPA
#25 2011 Ed.
What is Protection of Sprinkler Systems? - (answer)All parts of an automatic
system exposed to freezing temperatures shall be protected from freezing or in
lieu thereof, an automatic dry pipe system or a system filled with a nonfreezing,
noncombustible solution shall be used. When a system filled with a nonfreezing
solution .
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What is a Riser Card.? - (answer)In addition to those records required by NFPA 25
as mentioned above, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection,
certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder shall
be posted on the premises near the main water supply control valve. (FC
901.6.2.1) (This approved card shall not replace or supersede the detailed record
of inspection).
Notification of all defects shall be reported? - (answer)To the owner or their
representative by the Certificate of Fitness holder. After 30 days, any of the
defects that have not been corrected shall be immediately reported to the Fire
Department Borough Communication Office.
WHAT IS A CONTROL VALVE? - (answer)A valve controlling flow to water-based
fire protection systems such as Curb Valve and OS & Y valve. Control valves do not
include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
preaction and deluge valves, check valves or relief valves.
What is a CORROSION-RESISTANT SPRINKLER? - (answer)A sprinkler fabricated
with corrosion resistant materials, or special coatings to be used in an
atmosphere that would corrode standard sprinklers.
WHAT IS A DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
What is a CRITICAL DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A deficiency that, if not corrected, can
have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system.
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What is an NON-CRITICAL DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A deficiency that does not have
an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but correction is
needed for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s).
What is a DELUGE VALVE? - (answer)A water supply control valve intended to be
operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the
same area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable
of automatic and manual operation.
What is a DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM? - (answer)A sprinkler system employing
automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or
nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening
of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused
sprinklers heads.
What is a DRY SPRINKLER? - (answer)A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple
that has a seal at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the
sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright pendent or sidewall
sprinkler.
WHAT IS A DISCHARGE DEVICE? - (answer)A device designed to discharge water
or foam-water solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples
include, but are not limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles
WHAT IS A EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE SPRINKLER (ESFR)? - (answer)A
type of fast response sprinkler that is listed for its capability to provide fire
suppression of specific high challenge fire hazards.
s12 FDNYC EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM ) EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 ALREADY
GRADED A+
what is a ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE - (answer)A fire alarm system
component, such as a bell, horn, speaker, light, text display or vibration device
that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert.
what is a AUTOMATIC BALL DRIP - - (answer)An automatic drain valve horizontally
installed at the low point
in the piping between the lower check valve and the Fire Department connection
of automatic sprinkler systems. Water pressure from a Fire Department pumper
automatically closes this valve. It automatically re-opens when pressure ceases,
permitting this piping to drain and thereby preventing freezing
what is a CENTRAL STATION - (answer)A facility that receives alarm signals from a
protected premises and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to
the department.
WHAT IS A COMBINATION STANDPIPE AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM - (answer)A
system where the water piping services both 2½ in. (65 mm) outlets for fire
department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers.
what is a CONTROL MODE SPECIFIC APPLICATION SPRINKLERS (CMSA) - -
(answer)Control mode sprinkler systems are designed to control a fire until its
original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can commence. A
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fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's
rate of heat release and pre-wetting adjacent combustibles.
WHAT IS A MASTER PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - - (answer)A pressure reducing
valve installed to regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or
standpipe system zone.
what is a Fire Guard ? - (answer)The impairment coordinator or other building
staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire
watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from
service, or after discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that
the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not
exceed 50,000 square feet. A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided
such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is
patrolled at least once an hour.
What is an Impaired Equipment:? - (answer)Underground service mains, water
storage tanks, Fire Department connections, control valves, fire and or booster
pumps, that are out of service and are considered vital to part of the system that
are required to be tagged following procedures outlined in Chapter 15 of NFPA
#25 2011 Ed.
What is Protection of Sprinkler Systems? - (answer)All parts of an automatic
system exposed to freezing temperatures shall be protected from freezing or in
lieu thereof, an automatic dry pipe system or a system filled with a nonfreezing,
noncombustible solution shall be used. When a system filled with a nonfreezing
solution .
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What is a Riser Card.? - (answer)In addition to those records required by NFPA 25
as mentioned above, an approved card bearing the dates of each inspection,
certificate of fitness number and signature of the certificate of fitness holder shall
be posted on the premises near the main water supply control valve. (FC
901.6.2.1) (This approved card shall not replace or supersede the detailed record
of inspection).
Notification of all defects shall be reported? - (answer)To the owner or their
representative by the Certificate of Fitness holder. After 30 days, any of the
defects that have not been corrected shall be immediately reported to the Fire
Department Borough Communication Office.
WHAT IS A CONTROL VALVE? - (answer)A valve controlling flow to water-based
fire protection systems such as Curb Valve and OS & Y valve. Control valves do not
include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe,
preaction and deluge valves, check valves or relief valves.
What is a CORROSION-RESISTANT SPRINKLER? - (answer)A sprinkler fabricated
with corrosion resistant materials, or special coatings to be used in an
atmosphere that would corrode standard sprinklers.
WHAT IS A DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A condition in which the application of the
component is not within its designed limits or specifications.
What is a CRITICAL DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A deficiency that, if not corrected, can
have an effect on the performance of the fire protection system.
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What is an NON-CRITICAL DEFICIENCY? - (answer)A deficiency that does not have
an effect on the performance of the fire protection system, but correction is
needed for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system(s).
What is a DELUGE VALVE? - (answer)A water supply control valve intended to be
operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the
same area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable
of automatic and manual operation.
What is a DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM? - (answer)A sprinkler system employing
automatic sprinklers that are attached to a piping system containing air or
nitrogen under pressure. The release of the air or nitrogen,(as from the opening
of a sprinkler) results in the water pressure opening a valve known as a dry pipe
valve, resulting in the flow of water into the piping system and out of the fused
sprinklers heads.
What is a DRY SPRINKLER? - (answer)A sprinkler secured in an extension nipple
that has a seal at the inlet to prevent water from entering the nipple until the
sprinkler operates. May be configured with an upright pendent or sidewall
sprinkler.
WHAT IS A DISCHARGE DEVICE? - (answer)A device designed to discharge water
or foam-water solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples
include, but are not limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and hose nozzles
WHAT IS A EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE SPRINKLER (ESFR)? - (answer)A
type of fast response sprinkler that is listed for its capability to provide fire
suppression of specific high challenge fire hazards.
