TFM02 - TEXAS FIRE EXTINGUISHER LICENSING
TEST TYPE B QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
3 yrs - ANSWER -The premixed agent in liquid charge-type AFFF and FFFP
extinguishers must be replaced every
cylinder-operated extinguishers - ANSWER -do not need to have any verification
of service collar installed
False - ANSWER -you are free to mixmultipurpose dry chemicals w/ alkaline
based dry chemicals
must be avoided - ANSWER -subsurface injection of wet chemical extinguishing
agents into hot cooking media
False - ANSWER -You should NEVER place extinguishers in cabinets or wall
recesses.
5 yrs - ANSWER -how often must CO2 portable extinguishers go through
hydrostatic testing?
Special Hazards - ANSWER -Pressurized gas fires and pressurized flammable
liquids.
Type B, Special Hazards - ANSWER -Type ___ extinguishers w/ agents other
than dry chemicals are not very effective on ______
Do not attempt - ANSWER -How do you filed adjust regulators that are utilized
on wheeled fire extinguishers?
False - ANSWER -You do not need to keep permanent file record for each
extinguisher unless it has been in use for over 1 1/2 yrs
Permanant File Record - ANSWER -needed for each extinguisher including:
maintenance date, name, and agency performing maintenance.
, Dry Nitrogen - ANSWER -used as an expellant gas for stored-pressure fire
extinguishers
is not recommended - ANSWER -connecting the fire extinguisher to the high
pressure source for direct charging
False - ANSWER -the problem with halon agent is that it leaves a lot of residue
after use.
may be weakened when under fire exposure - ANSWER -the structural integrity
of aluminum shells
False - ANSWER -The system used to rate effectiveness of extinguishers on Class
B fires is applicable to pressurized flammable liquid
greater - ANSWER -Potassium base bicarbonate agents offer _____ capabilities
when compared to sodium bicarbonate agents
Corrosive - ANSWER -there are several types of dry chemical agents. the
problem w/ potassium chloride based agent is that it is:
Ammonium phosphate based agents - ANSWER -of all dry chemical agents, only
______ are suitable for Class A protection
Class A - ANSWER -water type extinguishers are primarily for handling
__________ fires.
False - ANSWER -Backpack pump extinguishers should be avoided because they
do not have a designated rating.
Distilled Water - ANSWER -water mist extinguishers can only use________
False - ANSWER -For safety, portable extinguishers should NOT be installed in a
location accessible to the hazard.
date printed on the nameplate - ANSWER -all nonrechargable extinguishers come
w/ maximum useful life cycles of no more than______
unventilated locations - ANSWER -carbon dioxide extinguishers can be
dangerous in ______________
TEST TYPE B QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
3 yrs - ANSWER -The premixed agent in liquid charge-type AFFF and FFFP
extinguishers must be replaced every
cylinder-operated extinguishers - ANSWER -do not need to have any verification
of service collar installed
False - ANSWER -you are free to mixmultipurpose dry chemicals w/ alkaline
based dry chemicals
must be avoided - ANSWER -subsurface injection of wet chemical extinguishing
agents into hot cooking media
False - ANSWER -You should NEVER place extinguishers in cabinets or wall
recesses.
5 yrs - ANSWER -how often must CO2 portable extinguishers go through
hydrostatic testing?
Special Hazards - ANSWER -Pressurized gas fires and pressurized flammable
liquids.
Type B, Special Hazards - ANSWER -Type ___ extinguishers w/ agents other
than dry chemicals are not very effective on ______
Do not attempt - ANSWER -How do you filed adjust regulators that are utilized
on wheeled fire extinguishers?
False - ANSWER -You do not need to keep permanent file record for each
extinguisher unless it has been in use for over 1 1/2 yrs
Permanant File Record - ANSWER -needed for each extinguisher including:
maintenance date, name, and agency performing maintenance.
, Dry Nitrogen - ANSWER -used as an expellant gas for stored-pressure fire
extinguishers
is not recommended - ANSWER -connecting the fire extinguisher to the high
pressure source for direct charging
False - ANSWER -the problem with halon agent is that it leaves a lot of residue
after use.
may be weakened when under fire exposure - ANSWER -the structural integrity
of aluminum shells
False - ANSWER -The system used to rate effectiveness of extinguishers on Class
B fires is applicable to pressurized flammable liquid
greater - ANSWER -Potassium base bicarbonate agents offer _____ capabilities
when compared to sodium bicarbonate agents
Corrosive - ANSWER -there are several types of dry chemical agents. the
problem w/ potassium chloride based agent is that it is:
Ammonium phosphate based agents - ANSWER -of all dry chemical agents, only
______ are suitable for Class A protection
Class A - ANSWER -water type extinguishers are primarily for handling
__________ fires.
False - ANSWER -Backpack pump extinguishers should be avoided because they
do not have a designated rating.
Distilled Water - ANSWER -water mist extinguishers can only use________
False - ANSWER -For safety, portable extinguishers should NOT be installed in a
location accessible to the hazard.
date printed on the nameplate - ANSWER -all nonrechargable extinguishers come
w/ maximum useful life cycles of no more than______
unventilated locations - ANSWER -carbon dioxide extinguishers can be
dangerous in ______________
