TFM04 CORE EXAMS 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 system in lieu of a hydrostatic
test? - ✔✔Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu
of a hydro as long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp
pressurized cylinder
✔✔Is it acceptable to discharge halon 1301 into atmosphere ? - ✔✔NO! Never
discharge halon 1301
✔✔3%AFFF means? - ✔✔3% foam 97% water
✔✔FFFP - ✔✔Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
✔✔Different basic types of foam system? - ✔✔1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
✔✔Can you use C02 for cellulose/hydride metals? - ✔✔No you can not use C02 on
hazards that contain oxygen
✔✔Can flush bushings be used? - ✔✔No. Flush bushings shall not be used
✔✔Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of ? - ✔✔Schedule 40
✔✔C02 container being stored at ambient room temperature would be a ? - ✔✔High
pressure systems are stored at ambient room temperature
✔✔C02 container being stored at 0°F/300PSI would be a ? - ✔✔Low pressure systems
are stored in a temperature controlled environment of 0°F
, ✔✔DOT/CTC containers shall not be refilled unless they have been tested within 5
years? - ✔✔That is correct. DOT containers have to by hydro tested if it has been 5
years since the last test
✔✔Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be - ✔✔Filled with water for 1 minute and
pressurized to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher
than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
✔✔Unlined fabric hoses shall - ✔✔NOT be used on foam systems
✔✔Can not apply Lube/joint compound/tape to? - ✔✔Female threads.
You can however apply it to the male threads
✔✔FDC size? - ✔✔2-1/2"
✔✔Halocarbons are? - ✔✔Organic elements made up of one or more of the following
(bromine, iodine, chlorine, fluorine)
✔✔Inert gases are made up of ? - ✔✔One or more of the following (neon, argon,
nitrogen, helium)
✔✔Shall send foam sample annually to? - ✔✔Manufacturer or approved testing lab to
test the foam concentrate
✔✔Shall inspect foam systems ? - ✔✔Annually
✔✔C02 systems shall be inspected/tested by trained professional every? - ✔✔Annually
✔✔Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be - ✔✔Filled with water for 1 minute and
pressurized to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher
than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
✔✔Foam CONCENTRATE pipe shall be made of? - ✔✔One of the following
1. Copper nickel 90/10
2.brass (red or naval)
3. Stainless steel 304 or 316
4.bronze
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Can you perform a visual inspection on a halon 1301 system in lieu of a hydrostatic
test? - ✔✔Yes, every 5 years a thorough external visual inspection shall be given in lieu
of a hydro as long as the system has remained in service. Also do not stamp
pressurized cylinder
✔✔Is it acceptable to discharge halon 1301 into atmosphere ? - ✔✔NO! Never
discharge halon 1301
✔✔3%AFFF means? - ✔✔3% foam 97% water
✔✔FFFP - ✔✔Film Forming Fluoroprotein Foam
✔✔Different basic types of foam system? - ✔✔1.fixed
2.semi-fixed
3.portable
4.mobile
✔✔Can you use C02 for cellulose/hydride metals? - ✔✔No you can not use C02 on
hazards that contain oxygen
✔✔Can flush bushings be used? - ✔✔No. Flush bushings shall not be used
✔✔Low pressure supply pipe shall be a minimum of ? - ✔✔Schedule 40
✔✔C02 container being stored at ambient room temperature would be a ? - ✔✔High
pressure systems are stored at ambient room temperature
✔✔C02 container being stored at 0°F/300PSI would be a ? - ✔✔Low pressure systems
are stored in a temperature controlled environment of 0°F
, ✔✔DOT/CTC containers shall not be refilled unless they have been tested within 5
years? - ✔✔That is correct. DOT containers have to by hydro tested if it has been 5
years since the last test
✔✔Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be - ✔✔Filled with water for 1 minute and
pressurized to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher
than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
✔✔Unlined fabric hoses shall - ✔✔NOT be used on foam systems
✔✔Can not apply Lube/joint compound/tape to? - ✔✔Female threads.
You can however apply it to the male threads
✔✔FDC size? - ✔✔2-1/2"
✔✔Halocarbons are? - ✔✔Organic elements made up of one or more of the following
(bromine, iodine, chlorine, fluorine)
✔✔Inert gases are made up of ? - ✔✔One or more of the following (neon, argon,
nitrogen, helium)
✔✔Shall send foam sample annually to? - ✔✔Manufacturer or approved testing lab to
test the foam concentrate
✔✔Shall inspect foam systems ? - ✔✔Annually
✔✔C02 systems shall be inspected/tested by trained professional every? - ✔✔Annually
✔✔Pressure test on ALL system hoses shall be - ✔✔Filled with water for 1 minute and
pressurized to ensure no leaks. After test shall dry hose at a temperature of no higher
than 150°F. If hose passes shall be marked and returned to service
If hose FAILS it shall be marked and destroyed immediately
✔✔Foam CONCENTRATE pipe shall be made of? - ✔✔One of the following
1. Copper nickel 90/10
2.brass (red or naval)
3. Stainless steel 304 or 316
4.bronze
