FE – Certified Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician
Practice Examination – Newest Evaluated 100&
Complete Approved Comprehensive Exam| Real 200
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Domain 1: Inspection (4% Weight)
1. A portable fire extinguisher is inspected and found to have a broken
pressure gauge. What is the correct action?
A. Note the defect and continue monthly inspections until the annual
maintenance is due.
B. Remove the extinguisher from service immediately and replace or
repair it.
C. Tape over the gauge and mark the extinguisher for follow-up.
D. Continue to use the extinguisher since the gauge is only a secondary
indicator.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that any extinguisher failing any part of
the inspection process be removed from service immediately and
repaired, recharged, or replaced as needed. A broken pressure gauge
prevents verification of proper operating pressure, making the
extinguisher unreliable for emergency use.
2. During a monthly inspection, a technician finds an extinguisher
obstructed by stored boxes. What should the technician do first?
,A. Photograph the obstruction and file a report.
B. Immediately remove the obstruction or relocate the extinguisher to
an accessible location.
C. Tag the extinguisher as out of service.
D. Notify the fire department and wait for instructions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monthly inspections must verify that the extinguisher is
visible, accessible, and in its designated location. Obstructions must
be removed immediately to restore accessibility, as required by NFPA
10 Section 7.2.
3. Which of the following conditions would require an extinguisher to
be removed from service during a monthly inspection?
A. The extinguisher is mounted on a bracket that is slightly loose.
B. The inspection tag is missing but the extinguisher appears functional.
C. The hose has a visible crack or deep abrasion.
D. The extinguisher is located 6 inches higher than the recommended
mounting height.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cracked or deeply abraded hose compromises the
integrity of the extinguisher and may fail during discharge. NFPA 10
requires removal from service for any condition that could prevent
proper operation. Loose brackets and missing tags should be
corrected, but do not necessarily require immediate removal.
4. What is the minimum frequency for conducting a visual inspection
of portable fire extinguishers under NFPA 10?
,A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 10 Section 7.2.2 requires that portable fire
extinguishers be inspected at least monthly, unless an approved
alternative inspection program is in place. Annual maintenance is a
separate, more detailed procedure.
5. An extinguisher's pull pin is missing during inspection. What is the
appropriate action?
A. Replace the pull pin and return the extinguisher to service.
B. Remove the extinguisher from service and have it inspected for
tampering or discharge.
C. Document the missing pin and check again next month.
D. Use a wire tie as a temporary replacement.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A missing pull pin may indicate that the extinguisher has
been tampered with, partially discharged, or compromised. NFPA 10
requires that the extinguisher be removed from service and examined
by qualified personnel before being returned to service.
6. During inspection, a technician notes that the operating
instructions on the nameplate are illegible. What action is required?
A. Clean the nameplate with a mild solvent.
B. Replace the nameplate with a new one from the manufacturer.
, C. Remove the extinguisher from service until the instructions are
restored or the extinguisher is replaced.
D. Continue to use the extinguisher because the instructions are only
for user reference.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that nameplate operating instructions be
legible and facing outward. Illegible instructions prevent proper use
during an emergency, so the extinguisher must be removed from
service until the deficiency is corrected.
7. A technician inspects an extinguisher and finds the pressure gauge
needle in the red zone. What does this indicate?
A. The extinguisher is over-pressurized and safe to use.
B. The extinguisher is under-pressurized and may not discharge
properly.
C. The gauge is faulty and should be ignored.
D. The extinguisher is in normal operating condition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A needle in the red zone indicates the extinguisher is
under-pressurized (or over-pressurized in some designs) and may fail
to discharge the agent effectively. The extinguisher must be removed
from service and recharged or repaired by qualified personnel.
8. Which of the following is NOT part of a monthly visual inspection?
A. Verifying the extinguisher is in its designated location.
B. Checking the pressure gauge for proper reading.
Practice Examination – Newest Evaluated 100&
Complete Approved Comprehensive Exam| Real 200
Questions With Answers And Rationales| Rated A+ |
Instant Download Pdf**
Domain 1: Inspection (4% Weight)
1. A portable fire extinguisher is inspected and found to have a broken
pressure gauge. What is the correct action?
A. Note the defect and continue monthly inspections until the annual
maintenance is due.
B. Remove the extinguisher from service immediately and replace or
repair it.
C. Tape over the gauge and mark the extinguisher for follow-up.
D. Continue to use the extinguisher since the gauge is only a secondary
indicator.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that any extinguisher failing any part of
the inspection process be removed from service immediately and
repaired, recharged, or replaced as needed. A broken pressure gauge
prevents verification of proper operating pressure, making the
extinguisher unreliable for emergency use.
2. During a monthly inspection, a technician finds an extinguisher
obstructed by stored boxes. What should the technician do first?
,A. Photograph the obstruction and file a report.
B. Immediately remove the obstruction or relocate the extinguisher to
an accessible location.
C. Tag the extinguisher as out of service.
D. Notify the fire department and wait for instructions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monthly inspections must verify that the extinguisher is
visible, accessible, and in its designated location. Obstructions must
be removed immediately to restore accessibility, as required by NFPA
10 Section 7.2.
3. Which of the following conditions would require an extinguisher to
be removed from service during a monthly inspection?
A. The extinguisher is mounted on a bracket that is slightly loose.
B. The inspection tag is missing but the extinguisher appears functional.
C. The hose has a visible crack or deep abrasion.
D. The extinguisher is located 6 inches higher than the recommended
mounting height.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cracked or deeply abraded hose compromises the
integrity of the extinguisher and may fail during discharge. NFPA 10
requires removal from service for any condition that could prevent
proper operation. Loose brackets and missing tags should be
corrected, but do not necessarily require immediate removal.
4. What is the minimum frequency for conducting a visual inspection
of portable fire extinguishers under NFPA 10?
,A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
D. Annually
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 10 Section 7.2.2 requires that portable fire
extinguishers be inspected at least monthly, unless an approved
alternative inspection program is in place. Annual maintenance is a
separate, more detailed procedure.
5. An extinguisher's pull pin is missing during inspection. What is the
appropriate action?
A. Replace the pull pin and return the extinguisher to service.
B. Remove the extinguisher from service and have it inspected for
tampering or discharge.
C. Document the missing pin and check again next month.
D. Use a wire tie as a temporary replacement.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A missing pull pin may indicate that the extinguisher has
been tampered with, partially discharged, or compromised. NFPA 10
requires that the extinguisher be removed from service and examined
by qualified personnel before being returned to service.
6. During inspection, a technician notes that the operating
instructions on the nameplate are illegible. What action is required?
A. Clean the nameplate with a mild solvent.
B. Replace the nameplate with a new one from the manufacturer.
, C. Remove the extinguisher from service until the instructions are
restored or the extinguisher is replaced.
D. Continue to use the extinguisher because the instructions are only
for user reference.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 10 requires that nameplate operating instructions be
legible and facing outward. Illegible instructions prevent proper use
during an emergency, so the extinguisher must be removed from
service until the deficiency is corrected.
7. A technician inspects an extinguisher and finds the pressure gauge
needle in the red zone. What does this indicate?
A. The extinguisher is over-pressurized and safe to use.
B. The extinguisher is under-pressurized and may not discharge
properly.
C. The gauge is faulty and should be ignored.
D. The extinguisher is in normal operating condition.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A needle in the red zone indicates the extinguisher is
under-pressurized (or over-pressurized in some designs) and may fail
to discharge the agent effectively. The extinguisher must be removed
from service and recharged or repaired by qualified personnel.
8. Which of the following is NOT part of a monthly visual inspection?
A. Verifying the extinguisher is in its designated location.
B. Checking the pressure gauge for proper reading.
