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1. What is the minimum rating for a fire extinguisher to be used on ordinary
combustibles?
A. 2-B
B. 1-C C. 2-A D. 5-B:C
A 2-A rating indicates it is suitable for Class A fires, which involve ordinary
combustibles like wood and paper.
2. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
A. Class A
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class K
Class C extinguishers are rated for use on electrical equipment because they use
non-conductive agents.
3. What is the primary extinguishing agent in a Class K extinguisher?
A. Water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Dry chemical
D. Wet chemical
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Wet chemical agents are designed specifically for commercial kitchen fires
involving oils and fats.
4. How often must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be
hydrostatically tested?
A. Every 3 years
B. Every 5 years
C. Every 12 years D. Every 6 years
Stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers must be hydrotested every 12 years
per NFPA 10.
5. What is the color code for a water-based fire extinguisher?
A. Red with black label
B. Red with white label
C. Green with white label
D. Yellow with black label
Water-based extinguishers typically have a white label on a red body for
identification.
6. What class of fire involves flammable metals?
A. Class B
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class K
Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium.
7. According to NFPA 10, how frequently must fire extinguishers be inspected?
A. Monthly B.
Annually
C. Biannually
D. Every 5 years
Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly and maintained annually.
LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTANSWERS
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,1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN LICENSE
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the minimum rating for a fire extinguisher to be used on ordinary
combustibles?
A. 2-B
B. 1-C C. 2-A D. 5-B:C
A 2-A rating indicates it is suitable for Class A fires, which involve ordinary
combustibles like wood and paper.
2. What type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
A. Class A
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class K
Class C extinguishers are rated for use on electrical equipment because they use
non-conductive agents.
3. What is the primary extinguishing agent in a Class K extinguisher?
A. Water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Dry chemical
D. Wet chemical
, 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM
Wet chemical agents are designed specifically for commercial kitchen fires
involving oils and fats.
4. How often must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be
hydrostatically tested?
A. Every 3 years
B. Every 5 years
C. Every 12 years D. Every 6 years
Stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers must be hydrotested every 12 years
per NFPA 10.
5. What is the color code for a water-based fire extinguisher?
A. Red with black label
B. Red with white label
C. Green with white label
D. Yellow with black label
Water-based extinguishers typically have a white label on a red body for
identification.
6. What class of fire involves flammable metals?
A. Class B
B. Class C
C. Class D
D. Class K
Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium and sodium.
7. According to NFPA 10, how frequently must fire extinguishers be inspected?
A. Monthly B.
Annually
C. Biannually
D. Every 5 years
Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly and maintained annually.
