TFM02 Fire Extinguisher Safety and
Compliance – Texas Fire Department –
Practice Test Questions and Verified
Answers (Latest Update, Graded A)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Clean Agent. ANSWER -Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire
extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.
High-Pressure Cylinder. ANSWER -containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide,
or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C).
Low-Pressure Cylinder. ANSWER -containing fire- extinguishing agent (medium),
nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447
kPa) or lower at 70°F (21°C).
Dry Powder. ANSWER -Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish
CLASS D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means.
Flammable Liquids of Appreciable Depth are those with a depth greater than. ANSWER -
1/4 in
, What are halogenated agents. ANSWER -clean agents
acceptable halons?. ANSWER -1211, 1301
Each fire extinguisher shall be marked with the following:. ANSWER -(1) Identification of
the listing and labeling organization
(2) Product category indicating the type of extinguisher
(3) Extinguisher classification as indicated in Section 5.3
(4) Performance and fire test standards that the extinguisher meets or exceeds
Class D extinguishing agents hall comply with:. ANSWER -ANSI/UL 711,
CAN/ULC-S508.
ExtinguisherslistedfortheClassC rating shall not contain an agent that is a. ANSWER -
conductor of electricity
Obsolete extinguishers. ANSWER -(1) Soda acid
(2) Chemical foam (excluding film-forming agents)
(3) Vaporizing liquid (e.g., carbon tetrachloride)
(4) Cartridge-operated water
(5) Cartridge-operated loaded stream
(6) Copper or brass shell (excluding pump tanks) joined by
soft solder or rivets
(7) Carbon dioxide extinguishers with metal horns
Dry chemical stored-pressure extinguishers manufac- tured prior to October _________
shall be removed from service at the next 6-year maintenance interval or the next hydrotest,
whichever comes first.. ANSWER -1984
Class A Fires. ANSWER -Class A fires are fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as
wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics.
Compliance – Texas Fire Department –
Practice Test Questions and Verified
Answers (Latest Update, Graded A)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Clean Agent. ANSWER -Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire
extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.
High-Pressure Cylinder. ANSWER -containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide,
or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C).
Low-Pressure Cylinder. ANSWER -containing fire- extinguishing agent (medium),
nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447
kPa) or lower at 70°F (21°C).
Dry Powder. ANSWER -Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish
CLASS D combustible metal fires by crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means.
Flammable Liquids of Appreciable Depth are those with a depth greater than. ANSWER -
1/4 in
, What are halogenated agents. ANSWER -clean agents
acceptable halons?. ANSWER -1211, 1301
Each fire extinguisher shall be marked with the following:. ANSWER -(1) Identification of
the listing and labeling organization
(2) Product category indicating the type of extinguisher
(3) Extinguisher classification as indicated in Section 5.3
(4) Performance and fire test standards that the extinguisher meets or exceeds
Class D extinguishing agents hall comply with:. ANSWER -ANSI/UL 711,
CAN/ULC-S508.
ExtinguisherslistedfortheClassC rating shall not contain an agent that is a. ANSWER -
conductor of electricity
Obsolete extinguishers. ANSWER -(1) Soda acid
(2) Chemical foam (excluding film-forming agents)
(3) Vaporizing liquid (e.g., carbon tetrachloride)
(4) Cartridge-operated water
(5) Cartridge-operated loaded stream
(6) Copper or brass shell (excluding pump tanks) joined by
soft solder or rivets
(7) Carbon dioxide extinguishers with metal horns
Dry chemical stored-pressure extinguishers manufac- tured prior to October _________
shall be removed from service at the next 6-year maintenance interval or the next hydrotest,
whichever comes first.. ANSWER -1984
Class A Fires. ANSWER -Class A fires are fires in ordinary combustible materials, such as
wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many plastics.
