LATEST CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION
SPECIALIST (CFPS) CERTIFICATION EXAM
OFFERED BY NFPA | Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. A loss control consultant must conduct a risk
assessment at an insured storage facility that
contains bulk storage of aerosols. Which NFPA
standard must the consultant reference for fire
protection requirements?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 30
C) NFPA 30B
D) NFPA 72
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and
Storage of Aerosol Products, provides the specific
requirements for fire protection in facilities storing
bulk aerosols, including separation distances,
sprinkler design, and other protective measures.
2. According to the NFPA 1901 standard for fire
department vehicles, what is the minimum pumping
,capacity required for a vehicle to qualify as a
"PUMPER"?
A) 250 GPM (950 L/min)
B) 750 GPM (2,850 L/min)
C) 1,250 GPM (4,700 L/min)
D) 3,000 GPM (11,356 L/min)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire
Apparatus, requires that a vehicle classified as a
"Pumper" must be capable of pumping at least 750
GPM (2,850 L/min). A 250 GPM capacity qualifies a
vehicle as a "Mini Pumper" or a lighter-capacity
apparatus.
3. Which dry chemical agent is considered
"multipurpose" because it is effective on Class A,
Class B, and Class C fires?
A) Potassium bicarbonate
B) Sodium bicarbonate
C) Monoammonium phosphate
D) Potassium chloride
Correct answer: C
,Rationale: Monoammonium phosphate (NH₄H₂PO₄) is
a multipurpose dry chemical agent that is effective
on Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B
(flammable liquids), and Class C (energized
electrical equipment) fires. Sodium and potassium
bicarbonate are primarily for Class B and C fires
only.
4. What classification would indicate that a
refrigerant has low toxicity but is highly flammable?
A) A1
B) B3
C) B1
D) A3
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Under the ASHRAE Standard 34
classification system, the first letter denotes toxicity
(A = low toxicity), and the number denotes
flammability (3 = high flammability). Therefore, A3
indicates low toxicity and high flammability.
5. A fire is discovered in a commercial kitchen's
exhaust hood system. Which NFPA standard
, provides the requirements for ventilation control
and fire protection of commercial cooking
operations?
A) NFPA 10
B) NFPA 13
C) NFPA 17A
D) NFPA 96
Correct answer: D
Rationale: NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control
and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations, covers the design, installation,
operation, inspection, and maintenance of
commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including fire
suppression systems for hoods and ducts. (Source:
Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition)
6. A facility stores flammable and combustible
liquids in containers and tanks. Which NFPA
standard should be referenced for fire protection
requirements?
A) NFPA 1
B) NFPA 30
C) NFPA 45
SPECIALIST (CFPS) CERTIFICATION EXAM
OFFERED BY NFPA | Q&A WITH RATIONALES
1. A loss control consultant must conduct a risk
assessment at an insured storage facility that
contains bulk storage of aerosols. Which NFPA
standard must the consultant reference for fire
protection requirements?
A) NFPA 13
B) NFPA 30
C) NFPA 30B
D) NFPA 72
Correct answer: C
Rationale: NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and
Storage of Aerosol Products, provides the specific
requirements for fire protection in facilities storing
bulk aerosols, including separation distances,
sprinkler design, and other protective measures.
2. According to the NFPA 1901 standard for fire
department vehicles, what is the minimum pumping
,capacity required for a vehicle to qualify as a
"PUMPER"?
A) 250 GPM (950 L/min)
B) 750 GPM (2,850 L/min)
C) 1,250 GPM (4,700 L/min)
D) 3,000 GPM (11,356 L/min)
Correct answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire
Apparatus, requires that a vehicle classified as a
"Pumper" must be capable of pumping at least 750
GPM (2,850 L/min). A 250 GPM capacity qualifies a
vehicle as a "Mini Pumper" or a lighter-capacity
apparatus.
3. Which dry chemical agent is considered
"multipurpose" because it is effective on Class A,
Class B, and Class C fires?
A) Potassium bicarbonate
B) Sodium bicarbonate
C) Monoammonium phosphate
D) Potassium chloride
Correct answer: C
,Rationale: Monoammonium phosphate (NH₄H₂PO₄) is
a multipurpose dry chemical agent that is effective
on Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B
(flammable liquids), and Class C (energized
electrical equipment) fires. Sodium and potassium
bicarbonate are primarily for Class B and C fires
only.
4. What classification would indicate that a
refrigerant has low toxicity but is highly flammable?
A) A1
B) B3
C) B1
D) A3
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Under the ASHRAE Standard 34
classification system, the first letter denotes toxicity
(A = low toxicity), and the number denotes
flammability (3 = high flammability). Therefore, A3
indicates low toxicity and high flammability.
5. A fire is discovered in a commercial kitchen's
exhaust hood system. Which NFPA standard
, provides the requirements for ventilation control
and fire protection of commercial cooking
operations?
A) NFPA 10
B) NFPA 13
C) NFPA 17A
D) NFPA 96
Correct answer: D
Rationale: NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control
and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations, covers the design, installation,
operation, inspection, and maintenance of
commercial kitchen exhaust systems, including fire
suppression systems for hoods and ducts. (Source:
Fire Protection Handbook, 21st Edition)
6. A facility stores flammable and combustible
liquids in containers and tanks. Which NFPA
standard should be referenced for fire protection
requirements?
A) NFPA 1
B) NFPA 30
C) NFPA 45
