Fireworks Pyrotechnic Operator License
questions well answered
Transportation must follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - correct answer ✔✔49
Storage follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - correct answer ✔✔27
Arial Shell - correct answer ✔✔usually a cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing pyrotechnic
composition, a long fuse or electric match, and a lift charge. Upon firing the fuse and lift charge are
consumed
Chain Fusing - correct answer ✔✔A series of two or more aerial shells fused to fire in a sequence from a
single ignition
Electrical Firing Junction - correct answer ✔✔A box or slat connected by wire to the firing unit that
contains electrical connections that are intended to be attached to electric matches
Electric Match - correct answer ✔✔A device consisting of wires terminating at a relatively high-
resistance element surrounded by a small quantity of heat-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. It also
refers to similar technologies where electric current is used to produce a high temperature for ignition
purposes
Display Fireworks - correct answer ✔✔Devices are designed to produce visible or audible effects for
entertainment by combustion, deflagration or detonation.
Fusee - correct answer ✔✔A highway distress flare sometimes used to ignite fireworks at outdoor
displays
Labeled - correct answer ✔✔Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or
other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled
, equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate
standards or performance in a specified manner.
Lift Charge - correct answer ✔✔The composition in an aerial shell that propels(lifts) the shell into the air
when ignited usually a black powder charge ignited by a quick match
Spotter - correct answer ✔✔A member of the fireworks display crew(either the operator or the
assistant) who observes the firing and burning of aerial shells for the purpose of detecting proper
angling, noting the occurrence of duds, and observing for other potentially hazardous conditions.
2.1.4 - For aerial shells using a quick match, the fuse shall be long enough and not less than __ inches
from the mortar. Exception does not apply to electrical ignition - correct answer ✔✔6
2.1.5 - In order to allow the person igniting time to retreat safely, the time delay between igniting the tip
of the shell's fuse and the firing of the shell shall not be less than __ seconds or more than __ seconds -
correct answer ✔✔3, 6
2.1.7.1 Single break salute shells shall not exceed _ in. in diameter or _ in. in length (exclusive of
propellant charge). Maximum quantity for salut powder in such shells should not exceed __ oz (71g) -
correct answer ✔✔3, 3, 2.5
2.1.7.3.1 Ground break salute shells shall not exceed __ in (76mm) in diameter or _ in (76mm) in length -
correct answer ✔✔3, 3
2.2.1 All fireworks and devices in transit shall be transported in accordance with Title __ Code of Federal
Regulations, NFPA ___, and Title __, BATF, Part 181 - correct answer ✔✔49, 1121, 27
2.2.4.3 - During an outdoor performance, ready boxes shall be located at a distance not less than __ ft
(7.7m) upwind from mortar placements. If the wind shifts, the boxes to be relocated again upwind
Exception 1: When permitted by __, alternate measures allowed.
Exception 2: When there are no shells in storage during display, as for an electrically ignited display, __
ready boxes are required. - correct answer ✔✔25, AHJ, no
questions well answered
Transportation must follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - correct answer ✔✔49
Storage follow Title __ of Federal Regulation - correct answer ✔✔27
Arial Shell - correct answer ✔✔usually a cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing pyrotechnic
composition, a long fuse or electric match, and a lift charge. Upon firing the fuse and lift charge are
consumed
Chain Fusing - correct answer ✔✔A series of two or more aerial shells fused to fire in a sequence from a
single ignition
Electrical Firing Junction - correct answer ✔✔A box or slat connected by wire to the firing unit that
contains electrical connections that are intended to be attached to electric matches
Electric Match - correct answer ✔✔A device consisting of wires terminating at a relatively high-
resistance element surrounded by a small quantity of heat-sensitive pyrotechnic composition. It also
refers to similar technologies where electric current is used to produce a high temperature for ignition
purposes
Display Fireworks - correct answer ✔✔Devices are designed to produce visible or audible effects for
entertainment by combustion, deflagration or detonation.
Fusee - correct answer ✔✔A highway distress flare sometimes used to ignite fireworks at outdoor
displays
Labeled - correct answer ✔✔Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or
other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled
, equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate
standards or performance in a specified manner.
Lift Charge - correct answer ✔✔The composition in an aerial shell that propels(lifts) the shell into the air
when ignited usually a black powder charge ignited by a quick match
Spotter - correct answer ✔✔A member of the fireworks display crew(either the operator or the
assistant) who observes the firing and burning of aerial shells for the purpose of detecting proper
angling, noting the occurrence of duds, and observing for other potentially hazardous conditions.
2.1.4 - For aerial shells using a quick match, the fuse shall be long enough and not less than __ inches
from the mortar. Exception does not apply to electrical ignition - correct answer ✔✔6
2.1.5 - In order to allow the person igniting time to retreat safely, the time delay between igniting the tip
of the shell's fuse and the firing of the shell shall not be less than __ seconds or more than __ seconds -
correct answer ✔✔3, 6
2.1.7.1 Single break salute shells shall not exceed _ in. in diameter or _ in. in length (exclusive of
propellant charge). Maximum quantity for salut powder in such shells should not exceed __ oz (71g) -
correct answer ✔✔3, 3, 2.5
2.1.7.3.1 Ground break salute shells shall not exceed __ in (76mm) in diameter or _ in (76mm) in length -
correct answer ✔✔3, 3
2.2.1 All fireworks and devices in transit shall be transported in accordance with Title __ Code of Federal
Regulations, NFPA ___, and Title __, BATF, Part 181 - correct answer ✔✔49, 1121, 27
2.2.4.3 - During an outdoor performance, ready boxes shall be located at a distance not less than __ ft
(7.7m) upwind from mortar placements. If the wind shifts, the boxes to be relocated again upwind
Exception 1: When permitted by __, alternate measures allowed.
Exception 2: When there are no shells in storage during display, as for an electrically ignited display, __
ready boxes are required. - correct answer ✔✔25, AHJ, no
