Texas Fire Alarm Practice Test (- TMF 11 - TMF 12 -) Newest
2026/2027 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - CORRECT ANSWER--To regulate
the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
Where must all licenses be kept or displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER-A pocket
license must be kept on the licensee when they are working, and a paper wall
license must be displayed conspicuously at the business location. Any altered
licenses will be rendered invalid.
When can a licensee NOT engage in fire activities? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
they are NOT employed by a registered firm.
How long does a firm have to notify the fire Marshall of an employees
termination? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 14 days of termination.
,Which license applicant ONLY need take the fire Marshall's technical test? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Residential fire alarm single station and a fire alarm
monitoring technician applicant.
47. What must a Fire alarm Technician and Residential Fire alarm Superintendant
applicants furnish the fire Marshall with? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notification
from NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire
systems. They must also pass the fire Marshall's qualifying test.
48. What must an applicant for a FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT furnish the fire
Marshall with? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notification from NICET confirming they
have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire systems and proof of
registration in Texas as a professional engineer.
How many times can an applicant schedule a test within 12 months? - CORRECT
ANSWER-3 Times
What is considered repair? - CORRECT ANSWER-- RESTORATION TO
OPERATING CONDITION
-Replacement of old equipment in the same location with new and similar
equipment is also considered repair.
,-New equipment must meet the latest standards but the entire system does not
need to be brought up to code
When is an installation certificate completed? - CORRECT ANSWER-AFTER
installation, modification or addition to a fire system.
Where must 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed? - CORRECT
ANSWER--Original stays on site
-One copy retained for life of a system or ten years by the fire Marshall's office
-One copy sent within ten days to the local authority having jurisdiction
When must the three installation inspections be performed? - CORRECT
ANSWER--1- At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2
- 2- At the completion of the device cable installation but prior to #3
- 3- At the completion of the device installation but prior to activation
, What is the purpose of fire alarm plans and record drawings tag? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets all
codes and standards
What five things should it say on the installation label? - CORRECT ANSWER--
DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
-INSTALLATION RECORD
-The firms name address telephone and registration number
-Installation date and licensee signature and license number
-The name of whoever planned the system
What five things should it say on the RESIDENTIAL installation label? - CORRECT
ANSWER--DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
INSTALLATION RECORD
2026/2027 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers Already
Graded A+
What is the purpose of the Texas fire rules? - CORRECT ANSWER--To regulate
the planning, selling, leasing, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems.
-To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
Where must all licenses be kept or displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER-A pocket
license must be kept on the licensee when they are working, and a paper wall
license must be displayed conspicuously at the business location. Any altered
licenses will be rendered invalid.
When can a licensee NOT engage in fire activities? - CORRECT ANSWER-When
they are NOT employed by a registered firm.
How long does a firm have to notify the fire Marshall of an employees
termination? - CORRECT ANSWER-Within 14 days of termination.
,Which license applicant ONLY need take the fire Marshall's technical test? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Residential fire alarm single station and a fire alarm
monitoring technician applicant.
47. What must a Fire alarm Technician and Residential Fire alarm Superintendant
applicants furnish the fire Marshall with? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notification
from NICET confirming they have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire
systems. They must also pass the fire Marshall's qualifying test.
48. What must an applicant for a FIRE ALARM SUPERINTENDENT furnish the fire
Marshall with? - CORRECT ANSWER-A notification from NICET confirming they
have passed a test in work elements pertaining to fire systems and proof of
registration in Texas as a professional engineer.
How many times can an applicant schedule a test within 12 months? - CORRECT
ANSWER-3 Times
What is considered repair? - CORRECT ANSWER-- RESTORATION TO
OPERATING CONDITION
-Replacement of old equipment in the same location with new and similar
equipment is also considered repair.
,-New equipment must meet the latest standards but the entire system does not
need to be brought up to code
When is an installation certificate completed? - CORRECT ANSWER-AFTER
installation, modification or addition to a fire system.
Where must 3 copies of the installation certificate be distributed? - CORRECT
ANSWER--Original stays on site
-One copy retained for life of a system or ten years by the fire Marshall's office
-One copy sent within ten days to the local authority having jurisdiction
When must the three installation inspections be performed? - CORRECT
ANSWER--1- At the completion of the device back box but prior to #2
- 2- At the completion of the device cable installation but prior to #3
- 3- At the completion of the device installation but prior to activation
, What is the purpose of fire alarm plans and record drawings tag? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To certify that the plan or finished drawing of a fire system meets all
codes and standards
What five things should it say on the installation label? - CORRECT ANSWER--
DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
-INSTALLATION RECORD
-The firms name address telephone and registration number
-Installation date and licensee signature and license number
-The name of whoever planned the system
What five things should it say on the RESIDENTIAL installation label? - CORRECT
ANSWER--DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE TEXAS FIRE MARSHALL
INSTALLATION RECORD
