TFM11 EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? Correct answer-A. To regulate the planning, selling,
installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems
B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does NFPA stand for? Correct answer-National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? Correct answer-NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? Correct answer-Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually,
that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device? Correct answer-Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke
is present
Which of the below can a municipality or county NOT demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules?
Correct answer-They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the
registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? Correct answer-General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? Correct
answer-$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? Correct answer-A. You must pass a written
exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
Which of the following may the Fire Commissioner NOT adopt to create the rules? Correct answer-
Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? Correct answer-A company that sells alarm
systems at the customer premises, but does not install or maintain the equipment
A 'fire detection device' is any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire
or combustion has occurred or is occurring. T/F? Correct answer-False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician? Correct answer-A
Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? Correct answer-
No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is Correct answer-Invalid
How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? Correct answer-2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire?
Correct answer-30 days prior to expiration
, How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? Correct answer-A. Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less than 90 days? Correct
answer-Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for between 90 days & 2 years?
Correct answer-Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%) paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for more than 2 years? Correct answer-You do not.
You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? Correct answer-No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? Correct answer-You
are granted 30 days to complete the application
Let's say you are no longer employed by a registered firm. You can renew the license as long as you
do not engage in "license activity" until you are employed by a registered firm. T/F? Correct
answer-True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? Correct answer-True
On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used. After research, you
determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You are required to upgrade the
equipment. T/F? Correct answer-False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee who is
exempt from the rules? Correct answer-Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary action ?
Correct answer-A. Suspend licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Refuse to issue licenses
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply? Correct answer-1 year
What type of criminal offense is committed when an individual plans, installs, runs a separate branch
or runs a firm without being licensed? Correct answer-Class B Misdemeanor
What is Monitoring equipment? Correct answer-Equipment used to transmit and receive alarm
signals to and from a monitoring firm
What does NICET stand for? Correct answer-National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies
What is an example of an Approved Testing Laboratory? Correct answer-UL
ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? Correct answer-A. To regulate the planning, selling,
installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of fire devices and systems
B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does NFPA stand for? Correct answer-National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? Correct answer-NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? Correct answer-Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually,
that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device? Correct answer-Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke
is present
Which of the below can a municipality or county NOT demand in addition to the Fire Alarm Rules?
Correct answer-They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the
registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? Correct answer-General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? Correct
answer-$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? Correct answer-A. You must pass a written
exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
Which of the following may the Fire Commissioner NOT adopt to create the rules? Correct answer-
Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? Correct answer-A company that sells alarm
systems at the customer premises, but does not install or maintain the equipment
A 'fire detection device' is any device capable, through audible or visible means, of warning that fire
or combustion has occurred or is occurring. T/F? Correct answer-False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician? Correct answer-A
Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? Correct answer-
No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is Correct answer-Invalid
How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? Correct answer-2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to expire?
Correct answer-30 days prior to expiration
, How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? Correct answer-A. Pay the renewal
fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less than 90 days? Correct
answer-Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to obtain
the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for between 90 days & 2 years?
Correct answer-Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%) paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for more than 2 years? Correct answer-You do not.
You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? Correct answer-No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? Correct answer-You
are granted 30 days to complete the application
Let's say you are no longer employed by a registered firm. You can renew the license as long as you
do not engage in "license activity" until you are employed by a registered firm. T/F? Correct
answer-True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? Correct answer-True
On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used. After research, you
determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You are required to upgrade the
equipment. T/F? Correct answer-False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee who is
exempt from the rules? Correct answer-Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary action ?
Correct answer-A. Suspend licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Refuse to issue licenses
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply? Correct answer-1 year
What type of criminal offense is committed when an individual plans, installs, runs a separate branch
or runs a firm without being licensed? Correct answer-Class B Misdemeanor
What is Monitoring equipment? Correct answer-Equipment used to transmit and receive alarm
signals to and from a monitoring firm
What does NICET stand for? Correct answer-National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies
What is an example of an Approved Testing Laboratory? Correct answer-UL
