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NFPA 160 Practice EXAM (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026-2027
1. NFPA 160 applies to the use of flame effects:
A. In private residences only
B. Before an audience
C. For industrial processes
D. For fireworks displays
2. The primary purpose of NFPA 160 is to:
A. Regulate fireworks
B. Reduce risk of fire and injury from flame effects
C. Train firefighters
D. License performers
3. NFPA 160 covers flame effects used in:
A. Manufacturing plants
B. Military training
C. Entertainment productions
D. Welding operations
4. Which standard covers pyrotechnic special effects, not NFPA 160?
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 54
C. NFPA 1126
D. NFPA 101
5. Who has final authority to approve flame effects use?
A. Flame Effect Operator
B. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
C. Event promoter
D. Property owner
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6. A permit is required for flame effects:
A. Only outdoors
B. Only indoors
C. Before any use
D. Only for large events
7. What must be submitted to the AHJ for approval?
A. Insurance certificate only
B. Written flame effects plan
C. Ticket sales report
D. Performer list
8. Flame effects may be used without approval if:
A. Audience is small
B. Flames are under 6 inches
C. Event is private
D. They may NOT be used without approval
9. Who is responsible for operating flame effects safely?
A. Fire watch
B. Flame Effect Operator
C. Stage manager
D. Security staff
10. The Flame Effect Operator must be:
A. Over 18 years old
B. Properly trained and competent
C. A licensed electrician
D. A fire inspector
11. Which role ensures overall compliance with NFPA 160?
A. Performer
B. Fire watch
C. Responsible Person
D. Security officer
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12. Fire extinguishers must be:
A. Stored offstage
B. Optional
C. Immediately available
D. Locked
13. What type of extinguisher is typically required?
A. Class D
B. Appropriate for the fuel used
C. Water only
D. CO₂ only
14. Flame effects must maintain safe separation distances from:
A. Performers only
B. Audience only
C. Audience, performers, and combustibles
D. Cameras only
15. Separation distances are determined by:
A. Event size
B. AHJ approval and flame characteristics
C. Performer preference
D. Venue size only
16. Which fuel may be used for flame effects?
A. Any flammable liquid
B. Approved fuels only
C. Gasoline
D. Diesel
17. Fuel containers must be:
A. Hidden
B. Decorative
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C. Properly labeled and secured
D. Made of plastic
18. Fuel storage areas must be:
A. Near ignition sources
B. Protected from heat and ignition
C. On stage
D. Unmarked
19. Flame effects must have which capability?
A. Manual ignition only
B. Immediate emergency shutdown
C. Automatic restart
D. Delayed shutdown
20. Emergency shutdown controls must be:
A. Locked
B. Clearly identified and accessible
C. Offsite
D. Used only by fire department
21. Fire watch personnel must be:
A. Audience members
B. Trained and assigned
C. Volunteers
D. Performers
22. Rehearsals must include:
A. Audience seating
B. Full flame effect testing
C. Media presence
D. No safety testing
2026 2027 GRADED A+
NFPA 160 Practice EXAM (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ UPDATED 2026-2027
1. NFPA 160 applies to the use of flame effects:
A. In private residences only
B. Before an audience
C. For industrial processes
D. For fireworks displays
2. The primary purpose of NFPA 160 is to:
A. Regulate fireworks
B. Reduce risk of fire and injury from flame effects
C. Train firefighters
D. License performers
3. NFPA 160 covers flame effects used in:
A. Manufacturing plants
B. Military training
C. Entertainment productions
D. Welding operations
4. Which standard covers pyrotechnic special effects, not NFPA 160?
A. NFPA 13
B. NFPA 54
C. NFPA 1126
D. NFPA 101
5. Who has final authority to approve flame effects use?
A. Flame Effect Operator
B. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
C. Event promoter
D. Property owner
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6. A permit is required for flame effects:
A. Only outdoors
B. Only indoors
C. Before any use
D. Only for large events
7. What must be submitted to the AHJ for approval?
A. Insurance certificate only
B. Written flame effects plan
C. Ticket sales report
D. Performer list
8. Flame effects may be used without approval if:
A. Audience is small
B. Flames are under 6 inches
C. Event is private
D. They may NOT be used without approval
9. Who is responsible for operating flame effects safely?
A. Fire watch
B. Flame Effect Operator
C. Stage manager
D. Security staff
10. The Flame Effect Operator must be:
A. Over 18 years old
B. Properly trained and competent
C. A licensed electrician
D. A fire inspector
11. Which role ensures overall compliance with NFPA 160?
A. Performer
B. Fire watch
C. Responsible Person
D. Security officer
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12. Fire extinguishers must be:
A. Stored offstage
B. Optional
C. Immediately available
D. Locked
13. What type of extinguisher is typically required?
A. Class D
B. Appropriate for the fuel used
C. Water only
D. CO₂ only
14. Flame effects must maintain safe separation distances from:
A. Performers only
B. Audience only
C. Audience, performers, and combustibles
D. Cameras only
15. Separation distances are determined by:
A. Event size
B. AHJ approval and flame characteristics
C. Performer preference
D. Venue size only
16. Which fuel may be used for flame effects?
A. Any flammable liquid
B. Approved fuels only
C. Gasoline
D. Diesel
17. Fuel containers must be:
A. Hidden
B. Decorative
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C. Properly labeled and secured
D. Made of plastic
18. Fuel storage areas must be:
A. Near ignition sources
B. Protected from heat and ignition
C. On stage
D. Unmarked
19. Flame effects must have which capability?
A. Manual ignition only
B. Immediate emergency shutdown
C. Automatic restart
D. Delayed shutdown
20. Emergency shutdown controls must be:
A. Locked
B. Clearly identified and accessible
C. Offsite
D. Used only by fire department
21. Fire watch personnel must be:
A. Audience members
B. Trained and assigned
C. Volunteers
D. Performers
22. Rehearsals must include:
A. Audience seating
B. Full flame effect testing
C. Media presence
D. No safety testing
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