OSFMFEI14 FIREWORKS BASIC COMMERCIAL
PRACTICE EXAM
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SOURCE: NFPA 1123 (Code for Fireworks Display), NFPA 1124 (Manufacture, Storage &
Transportation),
ATF Regulations (27 CFR Part 555), DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR),
OSHA Standards, UN Classification System, State and Local Fire Codes
CERTIFICATION: Fireworks Basic Commercial (OSFMFEI14)
EXAM ADMINISTRATOR: State Fire Marshal / Office of State Fire Marshal
FORMAT: 400 Multiple Choice Questions | Answers + Detailed Explanations
PASSING SCORE: 70% Required for Certification
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SECTION 1: FIREWORKS CLASSIFICATION AND LEGAL DEFINITIONS (Questions 1-50)
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1. The UN classification for display fireworks (professional) is:
A) UN0335 (1.3G)
B) UN0336 (1.4G)
C) UN0337 (1.4S)
D) UN0483
ANSWER: A) UN0335 (1.3G)
,EXPLANATION: UN0335 is display fireworks (1.3G). UN0336 is consumer fireworks (1.4G)
and UN0337 is 1.4S. Display fireworks require professional licensing and ATF
oversight.[reference:0]
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2. Consumer fireworks (UN0336) are also known as:
A) 1.4G
B) 1.3G
C) 1.1G
D) 1.5G
ANSWER: A) 1.4G
EXPLANATION: Consumer fireworks are classified as 1.4G under the UN/DOT hazard
classification system. They pose a minor blast and fire hazard and are intended for amateur
use.[reference:1][reference:2]
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3. The term "1.3G" indicates:
A) Fireworks with a significant explosion hazard (mass explosion possible, but less than
1.1)
B) No hazard
C) Mass explosion hazard
D) Only smoke hazard
ANSWER: A) Fireworks with a significant explosion hazard (mass explosion possible, but
less than 1.1)
,EXPLANATION: 1.3G is a "mass fire" hazard but not mass explosion. These are
professional display fireworks that require specialized handling and licensing.[reference:3]
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4. The term "display fireworks" is legally defined as:
A) Fireworks classified as 1.3G (professional) requiring an ATF license
B) Any firework sold at roadside stands
C) Sparklers and fountains
D) Smoke bombs only
ANSWER: A) Fireworks classified as 1.3G (professional) requiring an ATF license
EXPLANATION: Display fireworks are 1.3G professional fireworks that require a Federal
Explosives License (FEL) and are used in public displays.[reference:4]
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5. What does the "1.4G" classification on a firework indicate?
A) It is a high-hazard display firework intended for professional use only
B) It is a consumer or basic commercial firework with a relatively low hazard
C) It is an explosive article designed for military use
D) It is a pyrotechnic flare for maritime distress signaling
ANSWER: B) It is a consumer or basic commercial firework with a relatively low hazard
EXPLANATION: 1.4G is the UN/DOT hazard classification for consumer fireworks (formerly
Class C), posing a minor blast and fire hazard. Basic commercial operators are generally
limited to 1.4G materials.[reference:5]
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6. Under the UN classification system, what does the designation "1.3G" refer to?
A) Consumer fireworks
B) Display fireworks
C) Mass explosion hazard fireworks
D) Pyrotechnic training devices
ANSWER: B) Display fireworks
EXPLANATION: UN Class 1.3G identifies fireworks intended for professional displays,
distinct from consumer (1.4G) and mass-explosion (1.1G) categories. These are commonly
referred to as display fireworks.[reference:6]
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7. Which characteristic best defines consumer fireworks?
A) Intended for professional displays only
B) Designed for amateur use with lower explosive power
C) Must be ignited only by electrical systems
D) Requires a special permit for public display
ANSWER: B) Designed for amateur use with lower explosive power
EXPLANATION: Consumer fireworks are designed for amateur use and are generally less
powerful than display fireworks. They are intended for home celebrations by untrained
individuals.[reference:7]
PRACTICE EXAM
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SOURCE: NFPA 1123 (Code for Fireworks Display), NFPA 1124 (Manufacture, Storage &
Transportation),
ATF Regulations (27 CFR Part 555), DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR),
OSHA Standards, UN Classification System, State and Local Fire Codes
CERTIFICATION: Fireworks Basic Commercial (OSFMFEI14)
EXAM ADMINISTRATOR: State Fire Marshal / Office of State Fire Marshal
FORMAT: 400 Multiple Choice Questions | Answers + Detailed Explanations
PASSING SCORE: 70% Required for Certification
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SECTION 1: FIREWORKS CLASSIFICATION AND LEGAL DEFINITIONS (Questions 1-50)
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1. The UN classification for display fireworks (professional) is:
A) UN0335 (1.3G)
B) UN0336 (1.4G)
C) UN0337 (1.4S)
D) UN0483
ANSWER: A) UN0335 (1.3G)
,EXPLANATION: UN0335 is display fireworks (1.3G). UN0336 is consumer fireworks (1.4G)
and UN0337 is 1.4S. Display fireworks require professional licensing and ATF
oversight.[reference:0]
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2. Consumer fireworks (UN0336) are also known as:
A) 1.4G
B) 1.3G
C) 1.1G
D) 1.5G
ANSWER: A) 1.4G
EXPLANATION: Consumer fireworks are classified as 1.4G under the UN/DOT hazard
classification system. They pose a minor blast and fire hazard and are intended for amateur
use.[reference:1][reference:2]
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3. The term "1.3G" indicates:
A) Fireworks with a significant explosion hazard (mass explosion possible, but less than
1.1)
B) No hazard
C) Mass explosion hazard
D) Only smoke hazard
ANSWER: A) Fireworks with a significant explosion hazard (mass explosion possible, but
less than 1.1)
,EXPLANATION: 1.3G is a "mass fire" hazard but not mass explosion. These are
professional display fireworks that require specialized handling and licensing.[reference:3]
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4. The term "display fireworks" is legally defined as:
A) Fireworks classified as 1.3G (professional) requiring an ATF license
B) Any firework sold at roadside stands
C) Sparklers and fountains
D) Smoke bombs only
ANSWER: A) Fireworks classified as 1.3G (professional) requiring an ATF license
EXPLANATION: Display fireworks are 1.3G professional fireworks that require a Federal
Explosives License (FEL) and are used in public displays.[reference:4]
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5. What does the "1.4G" classification on a firework indicate?
A) It is a high-hazard display firework intended for professional use only
B) It is a consumer or basic commercial firework with a relatively low hazard
C) It is an explosive article designed for military use
D) It is a pyrotechnic flare for maritime distress signaling
ANSWER: B) It is a consumer or basic commercial firework with a relatively low hazard
EXPLANATION: 1.4G is the UN/DOT hazard classification for consumer fireworks (formerly
Class C), posing a minor blast and fire hazard. Basic commercial operators are generally
limited to 1.4G materials.[reference:5]
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6. Under the UN classification system, what does the designation "1.3G" refer to?
A) Consumer fireworks
B) Display fireworks
C) Mass explosion hazard fireworks
D) Pyrotechnic training devices
ANSWER: B) Display fireworks
EXPLANATION: UN Class 1.3G identifies fireworks intended for professional displays,
distinct from consumer (1.4G) and mass-explosion (1.1G) categories. These are commonly
referred to as display fireworks.[reference:6]
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7. Which characteristic best defines consumer fireworks?
A) Intended for professional displays only
B) Designed for amateur use with lower explosive power
C) Must be ignited only by electrical systems
D) Requires a special permit for public display
ANSWER: B) Designed for amateur use with lower explosive power
EXPLANATION: Consumer fireworks are designed for amateur use and are generally less
powerful than display fireworks. They are intended for home celebrations by untrained
individuals.[reference:7]
