Fireworks Pyrotechnic Operator License Exam Questions Answered Correctly Latest Version 2024
Transportation must follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - Answers 49
Storage follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - Answers 27
Arial Shell - Answers usually a cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing pyrotechnic composition, a
long fuse or electric match, and a lift charge. Upon firing the fuse and lift charge are consumed
Chain Fusing - Answers A series of two or more aerial shells fused to fire in a sequence from a single
ignition
Electrical Firing Junction - Answers A box or slat connected by wire to the firing unit that contains
electrical connections that are intended to be attached to electric matches
Electric Match - Answers A device consisting of wires terminating at a relatively high-resistance element
surrounded by a small quantity of heat-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. It also refers to similar
technologies where electric current is used to produce a high temperature for ignition purposes
Display Fireworks - Answers Devices are designed to produce visible or audible effects for entertainment
by combustion, deflagration or detonation.
Fusee - Answers A highway distress flare sometimes used to ignite fireworks at outdoor displays
Labeled - Answers Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other
identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or
materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or
performance in a specified manner.
Lift Charge - Answers The composition in an aerial shell that propels(lifts) the shell into the air when
ignited usually a black powder charge ignited by a quick match
Spotter - Answers A member of the fireworks display crew(either the operator or the assistant) who
observes the firing and burning of aerial shells for the purpose of detecting proper angling, noting the
occurrence of duds, and observing for other potentially hazardous conditions.
2.1.4 - For aerial shells using a quick match, the fuse shall be long enough and not less than __ inches
from the mortar. Exception does not apply to electrical ignition - Answers 6
2.1.5 - In order to allow the person igniting time to retreat safely, the time delay between igniting the tip
of the shell's fuse and the firing of the shell shall not be less than __ seconds or more than __ seconds -
Answers 3, 6
2.1.7.1 Single break salute shells shall not exceed _ in. in diameter or _ in. in length (exclusive of
propellant charge). Maximum quantity for salut powder in such shells should not exceed __ oz (71g) -
Answers 3, 3, 2.5
, 2.1.7.3.1 Ground break salute shells shall not exceed __ in (76mm) in diameter or _ in (76mm) in length -
Answers 3, 3
2.2.1 All fireworks and devices in transit shall be transported in accordance with Title __ Code of Federal
Regulations, NFPA ___, and Title __, BATF, Part 181 - Answers 49, 1121, 27
2.2.4.3 - During an outdoor performance, ready boxes shall be located at a distance not less than __ ft
(7.7m) upwind from mortar placements. If the wind shifts, the boxes to be relocated again upwind
Exception 1: When permitted by __, alternate measures allowed.
Exception 2: When there are no shells in storage during display, as for an electrically ignited display, __
ready boxes are required. - Answers 25, AHJ, no
2.3.3 - Mortars shall be bured to a depth at least __ to __ of their length, either in the ground or in
troughs or drums.
Exception 1: Securely positioned mortar racks shall be permitted for the firing of single break shells not
exceeding __ in in diameter.
Exception 2: Securely positioned mortar racks shall be permitted for the firing of single break shells that
are __ or _ in diameter, provided that the mortal is not metallic, electrical or equivalent means of
remote ignition are used to fire the shell, and the shell is not chain fused. - Answers 2/3, 3/4, 6, 7, 8
2.3.3.3 Mortars buried in troughs or drums shall be separated from adjacent mortars by distance at least
__ to the diameter of the mortar.
Exception: When electrical ignition is used, mortars in drums or troughs shall be spaced at least _ in
(50mm) from the wall of the drum or trough - Answers equal, 2
2.3.3.3.2 - There shall be a separation of distance of at least _ in (50mm) or _ the diameter of the
mortar, whichever is greater, between the mortar and the trough or drum.
Exception: When electrical ignition is used, mortars in drums or troughs shall be spaced at least _ in
(50mm) from the wall of the drum or trough - Answers 2, 1/2, 2
2.3.3.5.1 - For buried mortars, prevention of repositioning shall be accomplished by spacing the mortars
with a minimum separation distance of __ times their diameter.
Exception: When the separation distance is __ that required in Table 3-1-3, buried mortars shall be
separated at a minimum distance of the internal diameter of the largest mortar in the sequence -
Answers four, twice
2.3.3.5.3 - Chain fuse mortars shall be positioned to maximize the placement of the racks __ to spectator
viewing areas. - Answers perpendicular
Transportation must follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - Answers 49
Storage follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - Answers 27
Arial Shell - Answers usually a cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing pyrotechnic composition, a
long fuse or electric match, and a lift charge. Upon firing the fuse and lift charge are consumed
Chain Fusing - Answers A series of two or more aerial shells fused to fire in a sequence from a single
ignition
Electrical Firing Junction - Answers A box or slat connected by wire to the firing unit that contains
electrical connections that are intended to be attached to electric matches
Electric Match - Answers A device consisting of wires terminating at a relatively high-resistance element
surrounded by a small quantity of heat-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. It also refers to similar
technologies where electric current is used to produce a high temperature for ignition purposes
Display Fireworks - Answers Devices are designed to produce visible or audible effects for entertainment
by combustion, deflagration or detonation.
Fusee - Answers A highway distress flare sometimes used to ignite fireworks at outdoor displays
Labeled - Answers Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other
identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or
materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or
performance in a specified manner.
Lift Charge - Answers The composition in an aerial shell that propels(lifts) the shell into the air when
ignited usually a black powder charge ignited by a quick match
Spotter - Answers A member of the fireworks display crew(either the operator or the assistant) who
observes the firing and burning of aerial shells for the purpose of detecting proper angling, noting the
occurrence of duds, and observing for other potentially hazardous conditions.
2.1.4 - For aerial shells using a quick match, the fuse shall be long enough and not less than __ inches
from the mortar. Exception does not apply to electrical ignition - Answers 6
2.1.5 - In order to allow the person igniting time to retreat safely, the time delay between igniting the tip
of the shell's fuse and the firing of the shell shall not be less than __ seconds or more than __ seconds -
Answers 3, 6
2.1.7.1 Single break salute shells shall not exceed _ in. in diameter or _ in. in length (exclusive of
propellant charge). Maximum quantity for salut powder in such shells should not exceed __ oz (71g) -
Answers 3, 3, 2.5
, 2.1.7.3.1 Ground break salute shells shall not exceed __ in (76mm) in diameter or _ in (76mm) in length -
Answers 3, 3
2.2.1 All fireworks and devices in transit shall be transported in accordance with Title __ Code of Federal
Regulations, NFPA ___, and Title __, BATF, Part 181 - Answers 49, 1121, 27
2.2.4.3 - During an outdoor performance, ready boxes shall be located at a distance not less than __ ft
(7.7m) upwind from mortar placements. If the wind shifts, the boxes to be relocated again upwind
Exception 1: When permitted by __, alternate measures allowed.
Exception 2: When there are no shells in storage during display, as for an electrically ignited display, __
ready boxes are required. - Answers 25, AHJ, no
2.3.3 - Mortars shall be bured to a depth at least __ to __ of their length, either in the ground or in
troughs or drums.
Exception 1: Securely positioned mortar racks shall be permitted for the firing of single break shells not
exceeding __ in in diameter.
Exception 2: Securely positioned mortar racks shall be permitted for the firing of single break shells that
are __ or _ in diameter, provided that the mortal is not metallic, electrical or equivalent means of
remote ignition are used to fire the shell, and the shell is not chain fused. - Answers 2/3, 3/4, 6, 7, 8
2.3.3.3 Mortars buried in troughs or drums shall be separated from adjacent mortars by distance at least
__ to the diameter of the mortar.
Exception: When electrical ignition is used, mortars in drums or troughs shall be spaced at least _ in
(50mm) from the wall of the drum or trough - Answers equal, 2
2.3.3.3.2 - There shall be a separation of distance of at least _ in (50mm) or _ the diameter of the
mortar, whichever is greater, between the mortar and the trough or drum.
Exception: When electrical ignition is used, mortars in drums or troughs shall be spaced at least _ in
(50mm) from the wall of the drum or trough - Answers 2, 1/2, 2
2.3.3.5.1 - For buried mortars, prevention of repositioning shall be accomplished by spacing the mortars
with a minimum separation distance of __ times their diameter.
Exception: When the separation distance is __ that required in Table 3-1-3, buried mortars shall be
separated at a minimum distance of the internal diameter of the largest mortar in the sequence -
Answers four, twice
2.3.3.5.3 - Chain fuse mortars shall be positioned to maximize the placement of the racks __ to spectator
viewing areas. - Answers perpendicular
