TEXAS STATE FIRE MARSHAL
(TFM02) EXT TYPE B - FIRE
EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN
LICENSE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Core Domains
• Fire Extinguisher Theory and Classification
• NFPA 10 Standards and Compliance
• Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 and Administrative
Rules
• Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
• Hydrostatic Testing and Cylinder Safety
• Agent Types and Extinguishing Methods
• Installation, Placement, and Distribution Requirements
• Ethics, Professional Standards, and Recordkeeping
Introduction
The Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician Type B examination
assesses the knowledge and skills required to service, certify, and
perform low-pressure hydrostatic testing of portable fire
extinguishers. The test evaluates understanding of fire
extinguisher theory, agent types, inspection and maintenance
procedures, and regulatory compliance under Texas law and NFPA
,standards. Questions are multiple-choice and scenario-based,
emphasizing real-world application, critical decision-making, and
adherence to professional and ethical standards in fire protection
service.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A three-dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid.
A. True
B. False
C. Only when the liquid is under pressure
D. Only when the liquid is in a closed container
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A three-dimensional fire involves flammable
liquid in motion, affecting both horizontal and vertical surfaces. It
is not static.
Question 2
Class A fire extinguishers are suitable for which types of
materials?
A. Flammable liquids and gases
B. Live electrical equipment
C. Wood, paper, some plastics, and textiles
D. Cooking media such as grease and oil
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Class A extinguishers are designed for ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and some plastics.
Question 3
,According to OSHA, how often must portable fire extinguishers
receive a visual inspection?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Annually
D. Every five years
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) requires portable
fire extinguishers to be visually inspected at least monthly.
Question 4
Class A/B fire extinguishers should be used on which type of fire?
A. Fires involving live electrical equipment
B. Ordinary combustibles only
C. Flammable liquids only
D. Both ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids, but not
electrical fires
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Class A/B extinguishers are suitable for Class A
and Class B fires but must not be used on live electrical
equipment.
Question 5
For an extinguisher weighing over 40 pounds, the top should be
installed no more than what height from the ground?
A. 5 feet
B. 4.5 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 3.5 feet
, Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds
must be installed so the top is no more than 3.5 feet above the
floor.
Question 6
What is the primary extinguishing mechanism of carbon dioxide
fire extinguishers?
A. Cooling and smothering by displacing oxygen
B. Chemical chain reaction interruption
C. Blanketing with a foam layer
D. Coating the fuel with dry powder
Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: CO2 extinguishers work by displacing oxygen and
providing a cooling effect.
Question 7
Which type of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for
commercial cooking operations involving vegetable oils and
animal fats?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class K
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Class K extinguishers are designed for fires
involving combustible cooking media such as vegetable oils and
animal fats.
Question 8
(TFM02) EXT TYPE B - FIRE
EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN
LICENSE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A |
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
• Fire Extinguisher Theory and Classification
• NFPA 10 Standards and Compliance
• Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 and Administrative
Rules
• Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
• Hydrostatic Testing and Cylinder Safety
• Agent Types and Extinguishing Methods
• Installation, Placement, and Distribution Requirements
• Ethics, Professional Standards, and Recordkeeping
Introduction
The Texas Fire Extinguisher Technician Type B examination
assesses the knowledge and skills required to service, certify, and
perform low-pressure hydrostatic testing of portable fire
extinguishers. The test evaluates understanding of fire
extinguisher theory, agent types, inspection and maintenance
procedures, and regulatory compliance under Texas law and NFPA
,standards. Questions are multiple-choice and scenario-based,
emphasizing real-world application, critical decision-making, and
adherence to professional and ethical standards in fire protection
service.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A three-dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid.
A. True
B. False
C. Only when the liquid is under pressure
D. Only when the liquid is in a closed container
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: A three-dimensional fire involves flammable
liquid in motion, affecting both horizontal and vertical surfaces. It
is not static.
Question 2
Class A fire extinguishers are suitable for which types of
materials?
A. Flammable liquids and gases
B. Live electrical equipment
C. Wood, paper, some plastics, and textiles
D. Cooking media such as grease and oil
Correct answer: C
RATIONALE: Class A extinguishers are designed for ordinary
combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and some plastics.
Question 3
,According to OSHA, how often must portable fire extinguishers
receive a visual inspection?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Annually
D. Every five years
Correct answer: B
RATIONALE: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) requires portable
fire extinguishers to be visually inspected at least monthly.
Question 4
Class A/B fire extinguishers should be used on which type of fire?
A. Fires involving live electrical equipment
B. Ordinary combustibles only
C. Flammable liquids only
D. Both ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids, but not
electrical fires
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Class A/B extinguishers are suitable for Class A
and Class B fires but must not be used on live electrical
equipment.
Question 5
For an extinguisher weighing over 40 pounds, the top should be
installed no more than what height from the ground?
A. 5 feet
B. 4.5 feet
C. 4 feet
D. 3.5 feet
, Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds
must be installed so the top is no more than 3.5 feet above the
floor.
Question 6
What is the primary extinguishing mechanism of carbon dioxide
fire extinguishers?
A. Cooling and smothering by displacing oxygen
B. Chemical chain reaction interruption
C. Blanketing with a foam layer
D. Coating the fuel with dry powder
Correct answer: A
RATIONALE: CO2 extinguishers work by displacing oxygen and
providing a cooling effect.
Question 7
Which type of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for
commercial cooking operations involving vegetable oils and
animal fats?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class K
Correct answer: D
RATIONALE: Class K extinguishers are designed for fires
involving combustible cooking media such as vegetable oils and
animal fats.
Question 8
