Page 1 of 109
Oklahoma Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Oklahoma Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License Exam: 250 MCQ Questions with
Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing Framework – Types: Salesperson, Technician, Trainee, Qualified Agent,
Company; OAC Title 265 Chapter 50 and Title 59 §1820.1 et seq.
2. ICC-NAFED Certification – Required for portable extinguisher license; NAFED training for
NFPA 10 (2022 edition)
3. Examination Requirements – Rules & Regulations test at Oklahoma Career Tech; closed-
book; valid ID required; no codebooks or notes
4. License Categories – Portable extinguisher; Pre-engineered systems; Engineered
systems
5. Application Process – Fees: Technician $75, Trainee $75, Salesperson $75; renewal $35;
$50 re-examination; OK Bureau of Investigation background check
6. Supervision Requirements – Technicians work under Qualified Agent; 3 trainees per
technician; 500 hours required for Trainee to Technician
7. NFPA Standards – NFPA 10 (2018 or 2022 edition) governs portable extinguisher
inspection, maintenance, testing
8. Installation Requirements – Mounting height <40 lb: 5 ft max; >40 lb: 3.5 ft max; 4-inch
minimum floor clearance; Class A extinguisher: 75 ft travel distance
9. Monthly/Annual Inspections – Monthly visual checks: pressure gauge, seal, label
legibility; annual maintenance; 6-year internal examination for stored-pressure dry
chemical units
10. Recordkeeping & Display – Company license number on vehicles, invoices, ads;
technicians carry state-issued license card and photo ID on-site; report
address/employer changes within 14 days
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Rationales
Questions 1-50
, Page 2 of 109
1. Under the Oklahoma Fire Extinguisher Licensing Act, which category of license allows an
individual to sell fire extinguishers but not service them?
A) Technician
B) Trainee
C) Salesperson
D) Qualified Agent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Salesperson license is specifically designated for selling fire extinguishers only.
Any servicing work requires a Technician or Qualified Agent license under Oklahoma law. This
distinction ensures that individuals performing maintenance and repairs have the proper
training and certification.
2. According to Oklahoma law, what is the minimum age required to apply for a fire
extinguisher technician license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for licensure in Oklahoma. This
is consistent with the age of majority and ensures applicants are legally able to enter into
contracts and assume responsibility for their work.
, Page 3 of 109
3. What document must a technician carry at all times while on a work site in Oklahoma?
A) OSHA compliance card
B) State-issued fire extinguisher license card and a photo ID
C) Employer's insurance policy
D) NFPA 10 certification card
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oklahoma Administrative Rules require technicians to have their state-issued license
card and a government-issued photo ID on-site while working. This allows authorities to verify
that the individual is properly licensed to perform fire extinguisher services.
4. According to Title 265, how many trainees may a licensed technician supervise
simultaneously on a single location?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation permits a technician to supervise up to three trainees on-site at one
time. This ratio ensures adequate oversight and safety during training activities while allowing
trainees to gain practical experience.
5. Within how many days must a technician report a change of employer to the State Fire
Marshal?
, Page 4 of 109
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oklahoma rules require reporting address or employer changes within 14 days. This
ensures the State Fire Marshal's records remain current and that the technician's license is
associated with the correct employing company.
6. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code, what is the classification of license that allows an
individual to perform portable fire extinguisher servicing?
A) Portable fire extinguisher license only
B) Pre-engineered fire suppression systems license
C) Engineered fire suppression systems license
D) Any of the above licenses
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Oklahoma Administrative Code establishes three distinct categories of licensing:
portable fire extinguisher, pre-engineered fire suppression systems, and engineered fire
suppression systems. A portable fire extinguisher license specifically authorizes work on
portable units.
7. What is the fee for an initial technician license application in Oklahoma?
A) $35.00
Oklahoma Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST RELEASED
Oklahoma Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License Exam: 250 MCQ Questions with
Rationales
Exam Coverage Overview (10 Key Points)
1. Licensing Framework – Types: Salesperson, Technician, Trainee, Qualified Agent,
Company; OAC Title 265 Chapter 50 and Title 59 §1820.1 et seq.
2. ICC-NAFED Certification – Required for portable extinguisher license; NAFED training for
NFPA 10 (2022 edition)
3. Examination Requirements – Rules & Regulations test at Oklahoma Career Tech; closed-
book; valid ID required; no codebooks or notes
4. License Categories – Portable extinguisher; Pre-engineered systems; Engineered
systems
5. Application Process – Fees: Technician $75, Trainee $75, Salesperson $75; renewal $35;
$50 re-examination; OK Bureau of Investigation background check
6. Supervision Requirements – Technicians work under Qualified Agent; 3 trainees per
technician; 500 hours required for Trainee to Technician
7. NFPA Standards – NFPA 10 (2018 or 2022 edition) governs portable extinguisher
inspection, maintenance, testing
8. Installation Requirements – Mounting height <40 lb: 5 ft max; >40 lb: 3.5 ft max; 4-inch
minimum floor clearance; Class A extinguisher: 75 ft travel distance
9. Monthly/Annual Inspections – Monthly visual checks: pressure gauge, seal, label
legibility; annual maintenance; 6-year internal examination for stored-pressure dry
chemical units
10. Recordkeeping & Display – Company license number on vehicles, invoices, ads;
technicians carry state-issued license card and photo ID on-site; report
address/employer changes within 14 days
250 Multiple Choice Questions with Rationales
Questions 1-50
, Page 2 of 109
1. Under the Oklahoma Fire Extinguisher Licensing Act, which category of license allows an
individual to sell fire extinguishers but not service them?
A) Technician
B) Trainee
C) Salesperson
D) Qualified Agent
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Salesperson license is specifically designated for selling fire extinguishers only.
Any servicing work requires a Technician or Qualified Agent license under Oklahoma law. This
distinction ensures that individuals performing maintenance and repairs have the proper
training and certification.
2. According to Oklahoma law, what is the minimum age required to apply for a fire
extinguisher technician license?
A) 16 years
B) 18 years
C) 21 years
D) 25 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for licensure in Oklahoma. This
is consistent with the age of majority and ensures applicants are legally able to enter into
contracts and assume responsibility for their work.
, Page 3 of 109
3. What document must a technician carry at all times while on a work site in Oklahoma?
A) OSHA compliance card
B) State-issued fire extinguisher license card and a photo ID
C) Employer's insurance policy
D) NFPA 10 certification card
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oklahoma Administrative Rules require technicians to have their state-issued license
card and a government-issued photo ID on-site while working. This allows authorities to verify
that the individual is properly licensed to perform fire extinguisher services.
4. According to Title 265, how many trainees may a licensed technician supervise
simultaneously on a single location?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation permits a technician to supervise up to three trainees on-site at one
time. This ratio ensures adequate oversight and safety during training activities while allowing
trainees to gain practical experience.
5. Within how many days must a technician report a change of employer to the State Fire
Marshal?
, Page 4 of 109
A) 7 days
B) 10 days
C) 14 days
D) 30 days
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oklahoma rules require reporting address or employer changes within 14 days. This
ensures the State Fire Marshal's records remain current and that the technician's license is
associated with the correct employing company.
6. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code, what is the classification of license that allows an
individual to perform portable fire extinguisher servicing?
A) Portable fire extinguisher license only
B) Pre-engineered fire suppression systems license
C) Engineered fire suppression systems license
D) Any of the above licenses
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Oklahoma Administrative Code establishes three distinct categories of licensing:
portable fire extinguisher, pre-engineered fire suppression systems, and engineered fire
suppression systems. A portable fire extinguisher license specifically authorizes work on
portable units.
7. What is the fee for an initial technician license application in Oklahoma?
A) $35.00
