CALIFORNIA FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTION BANK WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS –
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
Section Certification, Licensing & Regulatory 25 2
1 Compliance
Section Fire Classification & Extinguisher Agents 25 6
2
Section Inspection Procedures 25 10
3
Section Annual Maintenance 25 14
4
Section Six-Year and Internal Maintenance 20 18
5
Section Hydrostatic Testing 20 21
6
Section Recharging Operations 20 24
7
Section Selection, Placement & Installation 20 27
8
Section Safety Procedures & Recordkeeping 20 30
9
TOTAL 200
,SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION, LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
(Questions 1–25)
1. Which California agency primarily regulates portable fire
extinguisher servicing licenses?
A. OSHA
B. State Fire Marshal
C. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Local Police Department
Answer: B. State Fire Marshal
Rationale: The California State Fire Marshal oversees licensing,
certification, testing, and regulations for portable fire extinguisher
technicians and servicing companies.
2. What is the primary purpose of a portable fire extinguisher?
A. Replace sprinkler systems
B. Fight incipient-stage fires
C. Ventilate smoke
D. Detect fires
Answer: B. Fight incipient-stage fires
Rationale: Portable fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish fires in
their early (incipient) stages before they grow beyond manual control.
,3. Which California Code of Regulations section governs portable fire
extinguishers?
A. Title 8, Division 2
B. Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3
C. Title 24, Part 9
D. Title 13, Chapter 5
Answer: B. Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3
Rationale: Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 of the California Code of
Regulations specifically governs portable fire extinguishers.
4. A technician's Certificate of Registration must be:
A. Kept at the technician's home
B. Carried at all times while performing services
C. Displayed only at the company office
D. Renewed every five years
Answer: B. Carried at all times while performing services
Rationale: Technicians must carry their Certificate of Registration at all
times while performing any service, maintenance, or testing on
portable fire extinguishers.
5. Which Health and Safety Code section establishes the State Fire
Marshal's authority over fire extinguisher regulations?
A. Section 13000
B. Section 13160
, C. Section 13200
D. Section 12500
Answer: B. Section 13160
Rationale: California Health and Safety Code Section 13160 grants the
State Fire Marshal the authority to regulate fire extinguishers and their
servicing.
6. A service vehicle used for fire extinguisher maintenance must be:
A. Marked with the business name and license number
B. Registered as a personal vehicle
C. Operated only during daytime hours
D. Inspected annually by the EPA
Answer: A. Marked with the business name and license number
Rationale: Every licensed concern must display the business name,
license number, and phone number on each side of each service vehicle
in letters at least 1½ inches high.
7. What is the maximum interval for renewing a fire extinguisher
servicing license in California?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every year
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: B. Every year
EXAMINATION
COMPLETE QUESTION BANK WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS –
LATEST UPDATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Domain Approx. Page
Questions Reference
Section Certification, Licensing & Regulatory 25 2
1 Compliance
Section Fire Classification & Extinguisher Agents 25 6
2
Section Inspection Procedures 25 10
3
Section Annual Maintenance 25 14
4
Section Six-Year and Internal Maintenance 20 18
5
Section Hydrostatic Testing 20 21
6
Section Recharging Operations 20 24
7
Section Selection, Placement & Installation 20 27
8
Section Safety Procedures & Recordkeeping 20 30
9
TOTAL 200
,SECTION 1: CERTIFICATION, LICENSING & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
(Questions 1–25)
1. Which California agency primarily regulates portable fire
extinguisher servicing licenses?
A. OSHA
B. State Fire Marshal
C. Environmental Protection Agency
D. Local Police Department
Answer: B. State Fire Marshal
Rationale: The California State Fire Marshal oversees licensing,
certification, testing, and regulations for portable fire extinguisher
technicians and servicing companies.
2. What is the primary purpose of a portable fire extinguisher?
A. Replace sprinkler systems
B. Fight incipient-stage fires
C. Ventilate smoke
D. Detect fires
Answer: B. Fight incipient-stage fires
Rationale: Portable fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish fires in
their early (incipient) stages before they grow beyond manual control.
,3. Which California Code of Regulations section governs portable fire
extinguishers?
A. Title 8, Division 2
B. Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3
C. Title 24, Part 9
D. Title 13, Chapter 5
Answer: B. Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3
Rationale: Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 of the California Code of
Regulations specifically governs portable fire extinguishers.
4. A technician's Certificate of Registration must be:
A. Kept at the technician's home
B. Carried at all times while performing services
C. Displayed only at the company office
D. Renewed every five years
Answer: B. Carried at all times while performing services
Rationale: Technicians must carry their Certificate of Registration at all
times while performing any service, maintenance, or testing on
portable fire extinguishers.
5. Which Health and Safety Code section establishes the State Fire
Marshal's authority over fire extinguisher regulations?
A. Section 13000
B. Section 13160
, C. Section 13200
D. Section 12500
Answer: B. Section 13160
Rationale: California Health and Safety Code Section 13160 grants the
State Fire Marshal the authority to regulate fire extinguishers and their
servicing.
6. A service vehicle used for fire extinguisher maintenance must be:
A. Marked with the business name and license number
B. Registered as a personal vehicle
C. Operated only during daytime hours
D. Inspected annually by the EPA
Answer: A. Marked with the business name and license number
Rationale: Every licensed concern must display the business name,
license number, and phone number on each side of each service vehicle
in letters at least 1½ inches high.
7. What is the maximum interval for renewing a fire extinguisher
servicing license in California?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every year
C. Every 2 years
D. Every 5 years
Answer: B. Every year
