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Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician License ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician License Exam: 250 MCQ Questions with Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. License Types & Tiers – Type B (Portable), Type A (Fixed Systems), Type K (Kitchen
Systems), Type PL (Planning), and Apprentice Permit requirements and scope of work
2. Regulatory Framework – Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001, Texas Administrative Code
§34.500, and State Fire Marshal (SFMO) authority
3. NFPA Standards – NFPA 10 (Portable Fire Extinguishers), NFPA 17/17A (Wet Chemical
Systems), and NFPA 12 (CO₂ Systems)
4. Fire Extinguisher Classifications – Class A, B, C, D, and K fires; extinguisher ratings and
appropriate agent selection
5. Inspection & Maintenance – Monthly visual inspections, annual maintenance
requirements, and 6-year internal maintenance intervals
6. Hydrostatic Testing – Test intervals (5, 12 years), test pressures, DOT specification vs.
non-specification cylinders, and Type C registration
7. Recharging Procedures – Stored-pressure and CO₂ recharge techniques, agent
compatibility, and manufacturer manual requirements
8. Installation Requirements – Mounting heights (≤ 40 lbs: 5 ft; > 40 lbs: 3.5 ft), spacing,
and accessibility standards
9. Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems – Pre-engineered systems, wet chemical agents,
nozzle placement, and fusible link operation
10. Exam Administration – Passing score (70%), PSI testing service, retake limits (3 times per
12 months), and test exemption options (ICC-NAFED certification)
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Rationales
Questions 1-50
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1. According to Texas Administrative Code §34.516, what is the minimum passing score
required for a fire extinguisher license examination?
A) 60 percent
B) 70 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 80 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Administrative Code §34.516(a) explicitly states that applicants must obtain a
grade of at least 70 percent on the test . This passing threshold applies to all license types (Type
A, B, K, and PL) and ensures technicians demonstrate adequate knowledge of regulations and
service procedures.
2. Which license type is required for an individual who installs, certifies, or services portable
fire extinguishers and performs low-pressure hydrostatic testing?
A) Type PL Planning License
B) Type A Fixed System License
C) Type B Portable Fire Extinguisher License
D) Type K Kitchen Cooking Systems License
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Type B license (FEL-B) specifically authorizes servicing, certifying, and low-
pressure hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers . This is the foundational license for
portable extinguisher technicians and a prerequisite for Type A and Type K licenses.
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3. Under Texas law, who has the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke fire extinguisher
technician licenses?
A) Texas Department of Insurance
B) State Fire Marshal
C) Texas Commission on Fire Protection
D) Local fire chief
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) is the designated authority with the power to
issue, suspend, and revoke fire extinguisher technician licenses . This authority is established
under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 and the Texas Administrative Code.
4. Which NFPA standard serves as the primary reference for portable fire extinguisher
requirements in Texas?
A) NFPA 12
B) NFPA 17A
C) NFPA 10
D) NFPA 72
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, is the primary reference for
inspection, maintenance, recharging, and installation of portable extinguishers . Texas adopts
NFPA 10 as the recognized industry standard for all portable extinguisher work.
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5. What is the maximum mounting height for the top of a fire extinguisher weighing more
than 40 pounds?
A) 3.5 feet
B) 4.5 feet
C) 5 feet
D) 6 feet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to NFPA 10, the top of a fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 pounds
cannot be installed higher than 3.5 feet from the floor . This lower mounting height ensures
accessibility for heavy extinguishers.
6. What is the maximum mounting height for the top of a fire extinguisher weighing 40
pounds or less?
A) 3.5 feet
B) 4.5 feet
C) 5 feet
D) 6 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that the top of a fire extinguisher weighing 40 pounds or less be no
higher than 5 feet from the floor . This ensures easy access for personnel who may need to
operate the extinguisher quickly.
Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician License ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician License Exam: 250 MCQ Questions with Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. License Types & Tiers – Type B (Portable), Type A (Fixed Systems), Type K (Kitchen
Systems), Type PL (Planning), and Apprentice Permit requirements and scope of work
2. Regulatory Framework – Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001, Texas Administrative Code
§34.500, and State Fire Marshal (SFMO) authority
3. NFPA Standards – NFPA 10 (Portable Fire Extinguishers), NFPA 17/17A (Wet Chemical
Systems), and NFPA 12 (CO₂ Systems)
4. Fire Extinguisher Classifications – Class A, B, C, D, and K fires; extinguisher ratings and
appropriate agent selection
5. Inspection & Maintenance – Monthly visual inspections, annual maintenance
requirements, and 6-year internal maintenance intervals
6. Hydrostatic Testing – Test intervals (5, 12 years), test pressures, DOT specification vs.
non-specification cylinders, and Type C registration
7. Recharging Procedures – Stored-pressure and CO₂ recharge techniques, agent
compatibility, and manufacturer manual requirements
8. Installation Requirements – Mounting heights (≤ 40 lbs: 5 ft; > 40 lbs: 3.5 ft), spacing,
and accessibility standards
9. Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems – Pre-engineered systems, wet chemical agents,
nozzle placement, and fusible link operation
10. Exam Administration – Passing score (70%), PSI testing service, retake limits (3 times per
12 months), and test exemption options (ICC-NAFED certification)
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Rationales
Questions 1-50
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1. According to Texas Administrative Code §34.516, what is the minimum passing score
required for a fire extinguisher license examination?
A) 60 percent
B) 70 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 80 percent
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Texas Administrative Code §34.516(a) explicitly states that applicants must obtain a
grade of at least 70 percent on the test . This passing threshold applies to all license types (Type
A, B, K, and PL) and ensures technicians demonstrate adequate knowledge of regulations and
service procedures.
2. Which license type is required for an individual who installs, certifies, or services portable
fire extinguishers and performs low-pressure hydrostatic testing?
A) Type PL Planning License
B) Type A Fixed System License
C) Type B Portable Fire Extinguisher License
D) Type K Kitchen Cooking Systems License
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Type B license (FEL-B) specifically authorizes servicing, certifying, and low-
pressure hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers . This is the foundational license for
portable extinguisher technicians and a prerequisite for Type A and Type K licenses.
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3. Under Texas law, who has the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke fire extinguisher
technician licenses?
A) Texas Department of Insurance
B) State Fire Marshal
C) Texas Commission on Fire Protection
D) Local fire chief
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) is the designated authority with the power to
issue, suspend, and revoke fire extinguisher technician licenses . This authority is established
under Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 and the Texas Administrative Code.
4. Which NFPA standard serves as the primary reference for portable fire extinguisher
requirements in Texas?
A) NFPA 12
B) NFPA 17A
C) NFPA 10
D) NFPA 72
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, is the primary reference for
inspection, maintenance, recharging, and installation of portable extinguishers . Texas adopts
NFPA 10 as the recognized industry standard for all portable extinguisher work.
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5. What is the maximum mounting height for the top of a fire extinguisher weighing more
than 40 pounds?
A) 3.5 feet
B) 4.5 feet
C) 5 feet
D) 6 feet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to NFPA 10, the top of a fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 pounds
cannot be installed higher than 3.5 feet from the floor . This lower mounting height ensures
accessibility for heavy extinguishers.
6. What is the maximum mounting height for the top of a fire extinguisher weighing 40
pounds or less?
A) 3.5 feet
B) 4.5 feet
C) 5 feet
D) 6 feet
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that the top of a fire extinguisher weighing 40 pounds or less be no
higher than 5 feet from the floor . This ensures easy access for personnel who may need to
operate the extinguisher quickly.
