During an impairment, doors in the impaired area should be: A) Kept open for ventilation B) Kept closed to limit fire spread C) Removed from hinges D) Propped open with extinguishers
The Fire Guard must maintain communication with: A) The building’s fire command center B) The FDNY dispatcher C) Building management D) All of the above
The Fire Guard’s post is located at: A) The building lobby B) The impaired area or system location C) The roof D) Outside the building
Which of the following is a “tag out” requirement during an impairment? A) Green tag B) Yellow tag C) Red tag with the date, time, and reason for impairment D) Blue tag with inspector’s signature g46 certificate of fitness practice test
Who can perform a system impairment tag removal? A) Any Fire Guard B) Only the person who placed the tag or an authorized qualified person C) Building superintendent D) Any tenant
When inspecting fire extinguishers, the Fire Guard should check that: A) The gauge is in the green zone B) The pin and seal are intact C) There is no visible damage D) All of the above
What should the Fire Guard do if they smell smoke but see no fire? A) Ignore it B) Investigate immediately and report findings C) Wait 10 minutes D) Call a supervisor only During an impairment, doors in the impaired area
During an impairment, who must be notified immediately if a fire occurs? A) Building owner only B) FDNY and building management C) Insurance company D) Tenants only
What does a water flow alarm indicate? A) Low water pressure B) Water is flowing in the sprinkler system (possible fire) C) Pump is running D) Valve is closed
If a Fire Guard finds a fire hydrant obstructed in the impaired building area, they must: A) Move it themselves B) Report it to the building owner and FDNY if not corrected C) Ignore it D) Paint it yellow A) Ignore it B) Investigate immediately and report
The impairment log must include: A) Date and time impairment began B) Reason for impairment C) Patrol times and findings D) All of the above
A standpipe system provides water for: A) Lawn irrigation B) Fire department hose connections C) Drinking fountains D) Cooling towers
An emergency impairment occurs when: A) The system fails without prior notice B) The building owner requests a shutdown C) Tenants complain about water flow D) The Fire Guard takes a break
The FDNY can suspend or revoke a G46 certificate for: A) Falsifying logbook entries B) Leaving post without relief C) Failing to patrol D) All of the above
This practice test is for study purposes only. Actual exam content, questions, and passing scores may change. Always refer to the latest FDNY study materials. G46 Certificate of Fitness Practice Test Fire Guard for Impairment Total Questions: 50 | Passing Score: 70% (35 correct) Section 1: General Duties & Responsibilities (Questions 1–10) 1. What is the primary responsibility of a G46 Fire Guard? A) Installing fire alarms B) Maintaining fire extinguishers C) Providing continuous patrol during a fire impairment D) Designing fire safety plans