Type B License: TFM02 Exam Questions
and Verified Detailed Answers
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable dry chemical fire extinguisher reveals
a deficiency, you must: - ✔✔-removed from further use
-discharged
-destroyed at the direction of the owner or returned to the manufacturer
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable fire extinguisher containing a halon
agent reveals a deficiency, you must: - ✔✔-remove from service
-DO NOT not discharge
-return to the manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, or a distributor to recover
the halon
ASTM - ✔✔American Society for Testing and Materials
UL - ✔✔Underwriter's Laboratories
ANSI - ✔✔American National Standards Institute (rules and requirements for
first aid)
Dry Chemical - ✔✔A powder inside an extinguisher:
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, -composed of small particles (usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium
bicarbonate, or ammonium phosphate)
-provides resistance to packing, caking
-ensures proper flow capabilities
Wet Chemical - ✔✔-water-based solution of organic or inorganic salts that form
an extinguishing agent
-liquid suffocates the fire
Clean Agent - ✔✔-Halogenated agent
-won't damage parts/equipment
-for B or C Fires
-keeps high value electronics and machines safe
-does not leave residue
High-Pressure Cylinder - ✔✔-CO2 cylinders
-pressure higher than 500 psi
Low-Pressure Cylinder - ✔✔-ABC cylinders
-cylinders containing fire extinguishing agent, compressed air, or compressed
gases
-pressure of 500 psi or lower
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and Verified Detailed Answers
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable dry chemical fire extinguisher reveals
a deficiency, you must: - ✔✔-removed from further use
-discharged
-destroyed at the direction of the owner or returned to the manufacturer
When an inspection of a nonrechargeable fire extinguisher containing a halon
agent reveals a deficiency, you must: - ✔✔-remove from service
-DO NOT not discharge
-return to the manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, or a distributor to recover
the halon
ASTM - ✔✔American Society for Testing and Materials
UL - ✔✔Underwriter's Laboratories
ANSI - ✔✔American National Standards Institute (rules and requirements for
first aid)
Dry Chemical - ✔✔A powder inside an extinguisher:
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, -composed of small particles (usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium
bicarbonate, or ammonium phosphate)
-provides resistance to packing, caking
-ensures proper flow capabilities
Wet Chemical - ✔✔-water-based solution of organic or inorganic salts that form
an extinguishing agent
-liquid suffocates the fire
Clean Agent - ✔✔-Halogenated agent
-won't damage parts/equipment
-for B or C Fires
-keeps high value electronics and machines safe
-does not leave residue
High-Pressure Cylinder - ✔✔-CO2 cylinders
-pressure higher than 500 psi
Low-Pressure Cylinder - ✔✔-ABC cylinders
-cylinders containing fire extinguishing agent, compressed air, or compressed
gases
-pressure of 500 psi or lower
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