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A-35 / Supervision of Air Compressors (Citywide) Questions And Answers (Already Passed)
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A-35 / Supervision of Air Compressors(Citywide) Questions And Answers
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Class A Fire CORRECT ANSWERS Wood, paper, cloth, trash & other ordinary materials.
Class B Fire CORRECT ANSWERS Gasoline, oil, paint & other flammable liquids.
Class C Fire CORRECT ANSWERS Live electrical equipment.
Class D Fire CORRECT ANSWERS Combustible metals & metal alloys.
Class K Fire CORRECT ANSWERS Cooking media (vegetable oil, animal fats & oils).
What does PASS stand for? CORRECT ANSWERS Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
(stand back 20 feet, aim at base of fire)
What is travel distance? CORRECT ANSWERS The actual walking distance from any point to the nearest fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers shall be located along normal travel paths within a ____ foot travel distance. CORRECT ANSWERS 30
What determines a genuine PFE tag? CORRECT ANSWERS A 3 inch by 1/4 inch high quality silver hologram that changes color as it is moved against the light.
What does a PFE COF stamp show? CORRECT ANSWERS Information of the COF holder who performed the work on it.
What will a QR Code display? CORRECT ANSWERS An FDNY approved company PFE list.
How often does a PFE require a quick check? CORRECT ANSWERS Monthly.
What does a PFE quick check look for? CORRECT ANSWERS Charge, location, integrity & damage.
How often must a PFE tag be replaced, and by who? CORRECT ANSWERS Annually, by a W-96 COF holder from an FDNY approved company.
Who performs a PFE quick check? CORRECT ANSWERS An employee selected by the business owner. In terms of air compressor supervision, who should be notified if an unsafe condition has been created? CORRECT ANSWERS The site safety manager.
Anyone who becomes aware of a fire, explosion, major spill or other emergency shall do
what? CORRECT ANSWERS Call 911 (Fire Department).
An air compressor should be raised at least ____ feet above ground level to avoid drawing in any flammable gases. CORRECT ANSWERS 5
What does the unloading valve do? CORRECT ANSWERS It allows the air to escape from the compression chamber when there is a strain on the electrical motor.
What does the check valve do? CORRECT ANSWERS It ensures that compressed air does not flow out when the unloading valve activates. It prevents the backflow of air from the tank to the compressor head.
Where must the check valve be installed? CORRECT ANSWERS Between the air compressor head air line and the unloading valve.
What does the pressure gauge do? CORRECT ANSWERS It indicates the pressure inside the air receiver.
What does the pressure relief valve do? CORRECT ANSWERS It allows air to escape from the system when the pressure is too great.
What is the intake valve fitted with? CORRECT ANSWERS A filter that prevents dust from being drawn into the cylinder.
What does the filter and moisture separator assembly (FMSA) do? CORRECT ANSWERS It removes moisture and dust from the compressed air before it enters the air receiver.
Where must the filter and moisture separator assembly (FMSA) be installed? CORRECT ANSWERS Between the air compressor and the air receiver.
What is a drain cock used for? CORRECT ANSWERS To drain water and dirt from the filter and moisture separator assembly (FMSA).
What does the automatic control device do? CORRECT ANSWERS It starts the compressor when there is a need for more pressure, and it shuts down the compressor when pressure is adequate.
What does the safety relief valve do? CORRECT ANSWERS It keeps the air compressor tank from bursting should the pressure switch stop working.
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