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Tennessee Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Tennessee Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Primary Regulatory Authority – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, administers licensing for fire extinguisher
specialists and technicians .
2. Statutory Framework – T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq. establishes licensing and registration
requirements for firms, specialists, and technicians .
3. License Types – Two distinct credentials exist: "Extinguisher Specialist" license and
"Extinguisher Technician" permit, with different qualification paths .
4. Technician Qualification – Technician applicants must provide proof of successful
completion of a manufacturer's examination and school .
5. Specialist Qualification – Specialists must pass a state examination administered by
Morris & McDaniel or equivalent approved testing .
6. Minimum Age – No person under eighteen (18) years of age is eligible for registration as
a technician or specialist .
7. Supervision Requirement – Technicians must work only under the direct supervision of
a person holding a valid specialist license .
8. Adopted Standards – Tennessee adopts NFPA 10-2007 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) and
NFPA 96-2008 (Commercial Cooking Operations) as state standards .
9. Firm Registration – Firms must hold a certificate of registration; hydrostatic testing
requires specific authorization on the certificate .
10. Recordkeeping – Chapter 0780-02-14 requires that a current service tag be affixed to
each extinguisher and kept available for inspection .
250 MCQs with Rationales
1. Which Tennessee statutory section establishes licensing requirements for fire extinguisher
specialists?
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A) T.C.A. § 62-32-101
B) T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq.
C) T.C.A. § 62-34-301
D) T.C.A. § 62-36-401
Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq. specifically outlines the licensing and registration
requirements for fire extinguisher firms, specialists, and technicians in Tennessee .
2. Which Tennessee regulatory chapter governs fire extinguisher technician permits and
service requirements?
A) Chapter 0780-02-12
B) Chapter 0780-02-14
C) Chapter 0780-02-16
D) Chapter 0780-02-18
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 0780-02-14 contains the Rules and Regulations for Fire Extinguishers,
including definitions, standards, and technician permit requirements .
3. According to Chapter 0780-02-14-.06, how must an applicant qualify for an extinguisher
technician permit?
A) By passing a state-administered practical exam only
B) By submitting proof of successful completion of a manufacturer's examination and school
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C) By having five years of documented field experience
D) By holding a valid firefighter certification
Answer: B
Rationale: The regulation explicitly requires "satisfactory proof of the applicant's successful
completion of a manufacturer's examination and school" .
4. Within how many days must a permit holder notify the Division of a change of firm
affiliation or address?
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 30 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Rule 0780-02-14-.06(2) requires permit holders to send written notice and the
current permit to the Division within fourteen (14) days of any change .
5. Which of the following is required to accompany a technician permit application?
A) A letter of recommendation from a fire chief
B) Proof of completion of a course of instruction and successful examination
C) A $100 non-refundable application fee
D) Proof of five years of experience
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Answer: B
Rationale: The application must include proof of completion of a course of instruction/study
and successful completion of an examination .
6. What is the minimum age requirement for a fire extinguisher technician permit in
Tennessee?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Pursuant to Rule 0780-2-14-09(1), no person shall be eligible for registration that is
not at least eighteen (18) years of age .
7. What is the fee for an initial fire extinguisher technician permit in Tennessee?
A) $15.00
B) $25.00
C) $30.00
D) $50.00
Answer: C
Rationale: The technician permit fee is thirty dollars ($30.00), payable to the Tennessee
Department of Commerce and Insurance .
Tennessee Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Tennessee Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification Exam
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. Primary Regulatory Authority – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and
Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention, administers licensing for fire extinguisher
specialists and technicians .
2. Statutory Framework – T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq. establishes licensing and registration
requirements for firms, specialists, and technicians .
3. License Types – Two distinct credentials exist: "Extinguisher Specialist" license and
"Extinguisher Technician" permit, with different qualification paths .
4. Technician Qualification – Technician applicants must provide proof of successful
completion of a manufacturer's examination and school .
5. Specialist Qualification – Specialists must pass a state examination administered by
Morris & McDaniel or equivalent approved testing .
6. Minimum Age – No person under eighteen (18) years of age is eligible for registration as
a technician or specialist .
7. Supervision Requirement – Technicians must work only under the direct supervision of
a person holding a valid specialist license .
8. Adopted Standards – Tennessee adopts NFPA 10-2007 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) and
NFPA 96-2008 (Commercial Cooking Operations) as state standards .
9. Firm Registration – Firms must hold a certificate of registration; hydrostatic testing
requires specific authorization on the certificate .
10. Recordkeeping – Chapter 0780-02-14 requires that a current service tag be affixed to
each extinguisher and kept available for inspection .
250 MCQs with Rationales
1. Which Tennessee statutory section establishes licensing requirements for fire extinguisher
specialists?
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A) T.C.A. § 62-32-101
B) T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq.
C) T.C.A. § 62-34-301
D) T.C.A. § 62-36-401
Answer: B
Rationale: T.C.A. § 62-32-201 et seq. specifically outlines the licensing and registration
requirements for fire extinguisher firms, specialists, and technicians in Tennessee .
2. Which Tennessee regulatory chapter governs fire extinguisher technician permits and
service requirements?
A) Chapter 0780-02-12
B) Chapter 0780-02-14
C) Chapter 0780-02-16
D) Chapter 0780-02-18
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 0780-02-14 contains the Rules and Regulations for Fire Extinguishers,
including definitions, standards, and technician permit requirements .
3. According to Chapter 0780-02-14-.06, how must an applicant qualify for an extinguisher
technician permit?
A) By passing a state-administered practical exam only
B) By submitting proof of successful completion of a manufacturer's examination and school
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C) By having five years of documented field experience
D) By holding a valid firefighter certification
Answer: B
Rationale: The regulation explicitly requires "satisfactory proof of the applicant's successful
completion of a manufacturer's examination and school" .
4. Within how many days must a permit holder notify the Division of a change of firm
affiliation or address?
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 30 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Rule 0780-02-14-.06(2) requires permit holders to send written notice and the
current permit to the Division within fourteen (14) days of any change .
5. Which of the following is required to accompany a technician permit application?
A) A letter of recommendation from a fire chief
B) Proof of completion of a course of instruction and successful examination
C) A $100 non-refundable application fee
D) Proof of five years of experience
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Answer: B
Rationale: The application must include proof of completion of a course of instruction/study
and successful completion of an examination .
6. What is the minimum age requirement for a fire extinguisher technician permit in
Tennessee?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B
Rationale: Pursuant to Rule 0780-2-14-09(1), no person shall be eligible for registration that is
not at least eighteen (18) years of age .
7. What is the fee for an initial fire extinguisher technician permit in Tennessee?
A) $15.00
B) $25.00
C) $30.00
D) $50.00
Answer: C
Rationale: The technician permit fee is thirty dollars ($30.00), payable to the Tennessee
Department of Commerce and Insurance .
