TFM03 (NFPA 17A & NFPA 96)
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
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◍ The types of hazards and equipment that shall be protected using dry
chemical extinguishing systems shall include the following.
Answer: (1) Flammable or combustible liquidsCAUTION: Extinguishment
of flammable liquid fires, especially Class I liquids tier NFPA 30,
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code), can result in a reflash unless all
sources of ignition have been returned(2) Flammable or combustible
gasesCAUTION: Flammable gases present a potential explosion hazard if
the flow of gas is not stopped before or during extinguishment.(3)
Combustible solids, including plastics, that melt when involved in fire(4)
Electrical hazards such as oil-filled transformers or circuit breakers(5)
Textile operations subject to flash surface fires(6) Ordinary combustible
such as wood, paper, and cloth(7) Restaurant and commercial hoods ducts
and associated cooking appliance hazards such as deep-fat fryers ( 17 5.1.1 )
◍ Dry chemical extinguishing systems shall not be considered satisfactory
protection for the following:.
Answer: (1) Chemicals containing their own oxygen supply, such as
cellulose nitrate(2) Combustible metals such as sodium, potassium,
magnesium, titanium, and zirconium(3) Deep-seated or burrowing fires in
ordinary combustibles where the dry chemical cannot reach the point of
combustion ( 17 5.1.2 )
◍ NPFA 17A is __________..
Answer: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
, ◍ Multipurpose dry chemical shall not be used.
Answer: on machinery such as carding equipment in textile operations and
delicate electrical equipment ( 17 5.1.2.1 )
◍ NFPA 96 is __________..
Answer: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be provided with __________ located immediately
upstream of the nozzle..
Answer: an internal strainer or a separate listed strainer
◍ before dry chemical extinguishing equipment is considered for use in
protecting electronic equipment or delicate electrical relays,.
Answer: the effect of residual deposits of dry chemical on the performance
on electronic equipment shall be evaluated. ( 17 5.1.2.2 )
◍ Dry chemical extinguishing system equipment shall.
Answer: be used within its listed temperature limitations. ( 17 5.1.2.3 )
◍ The agent storage container shall be marked.
Answer: to indicate the listed minimum and maximum temperature
limitations of the fire suppression system equipment. ( 17 5.1.2.3.1 )
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be made of __________ or other corrosion resistant
noncombustible materials..
Answer: brass, stainless steel,
◍ The minimum temperature limitation.
Answer: shall be at most 32°F (0*C). ( 17 5.1.2.3.2)
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be __________..
Answer: permanently marked for identification
◍ The maximum temperature limitation.
Answer: shall be at least 120°F (48.9*C). ( 17 5.1.2.3.3)
◍ Where two or more systems are used to protect a common hazard they shall
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ The types of hazards and equipment that shall be protected using dry
chemical extinguishing systems shall include the following.
Answer: (1) Flammable or combustible liquidsCAUTION: Extinguishment
of flammable liquid fires, especially Class I liquids tier NFPA 30,
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code), can result in a reflash unless all
sources of ignition have been returned(2) Flammable or combustible
gasesCAUTION: Flammable gases present a potential explosion hazard if
the flow of gas is not stopped before or during extinguishment.(3)
Combustible solids, including plastics, that melt when involved in fire(4)
Electrical hazards such as oil-filled transformers or circuit breakers(5)
Textile operations subject to flash surface fires(6) Ordinary combustible
such as wood, paper, and cloth(7) Restaurant and commercial hoods ducts
and associated cooking appliance hazards such as deep-fat fryers ( 17 5.1.1 )
◍ Dry chemical extinguishing systems shall not be considered satisfactory
protection for the following:.
Answer: (1) Chemicals containing their own oxygen supply, such as
cellulose nitrate(2) Combustible metals such as sodium, potassium,
magnesium, titanium, and zirconium(3) Deep-seated or burrowing fires in
ordinary combustibles where the dry chemical cannot reach the point of
combustion ( 17 5.1.2 )
◍ NPFA 17A is __________..
Answer: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
, ◍ Multipurpose dry chemical shall not be used.
Answer: on machinery such as carding equipment in textile operations and
delicate electrical equipment ( 17 5.1.2.1 )
◍ NFPA 96 is __________..
Answer: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of
Commercial Cooking Operations
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be provided with __________ located immediately
upstream of the nozzle..
Answer: an internal strainer or a separate listed strainer
◍ before dry chemical extinguishing equipment is considered for use in
protecting electronic equipment or delicate electrical relays,.
Answer: the effect of residual deposits of dry chemical on the performance
on electronic equipment shall be evaluated. ( 17 5.1.2.2 )
◍ Dry chemical extinguishing system equipment shall.
Answer: be used within its listed temperature limitations. ( 17 5.1.2.3 )
◍ The agent storage container shall be marked.
Answer: to indicate the listed minimum and maximum temperature
limitations of the fire suppression system equipment. ( 17 5.1.2.3.1 )
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be made of __________ or other corrosion resistant
noncombustible materials..
Answer: brass, stainless steel,
◍ The minimum temperature limitation.
Answer: shall be at most 32°F (0*C). ( 17 5.1.2.3.2)
◍ Discharge nozzles shall be __________..
Answer: permanently marked for identification
◍ The maximum temperature limitation.
Answer: shall be at least 120°F (48.9*C). ( 17 5.1.2.3.3)
◍ Where two or more systems are used to protect a common hazard they shall
