NFPA 10 Exam Questions and Answers |Fall 2026/2027 Update
| 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+)
Question 1
An ordinary hazard occupancy is also designated as a ______ hazard occupancy
A. normal
B. significant
c. medium
D. moderate
Correct Answer
D. moderate
Question 2
Delicate electronic equipment examples
Correct Answer
data processing, computers, CAD, CAM robotics
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,Question 3
The maximum travel distance to an 80-B extinguisher for an Extra B hazard is
A.30 ftt
B.50 ft
C. 75 ft
D.100 ft
Correct Answer
B. 50 ft
Question 4
What shall not be used as the sole medium pressure testing?
Correct Answer
Air or other gases
Question 5
HMIS, 6 year, hydrostatic test or other labels shall not be placed on what part of the extinguisher?
Correct Answer
the front
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,Question 6
For an extinguisher to successfully function, what four conditions must be met?
Correct Answer
1.Located in accordance to requirements
2.Is correct type for a fire that can occur
3.The fire is discovered while still small enough for extinguisher to be effective
4. Fire discovered by person ready, willing and able to use the extinguisher
Question 7
Fire extinguishers are provided to protect what two things
Correct Answer
Building structure and occupancy hazards
Question 8
The maximum floor area per unit of a rating for an Ordinary Class A Hazard Occupancy is
A.1000 sq ft
B.1500 sq ft
C. 2000 sq ft
D.2500 sq ft
Correct Answer
A. 1000 sq ft
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, Question 9
Extinguishers provided for building protection shall also be considered for the protection of occupancies having a Class
_____ fire
Correct Answer
A
Question 10
What Class extinguishers are required to have a rating number preceding the classification letter that indicates the relative
extinguishing effectiveness
Correct Answer
Class A or B
Question 11
fire extinguishers in which both the extinguishing material and expelling gas are kept in a single container (and which have
a pressure gauge) are called what?
Correct Answer
Stored pressure extinguishers
Question 12
What is hydrostatic testing
Correct Answer
Pressure testing of the extinguisher to verify its strength against unwanted rupture.
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| 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+)
Question 1
An ordinary hazard occupancy is also designated as a ______ hazard occupancy
A. normal
B. significant
c. medium
D. moderate
Correct Answer
D. moderate
Question 2
Delicate electronic equipment examples
Correct Answer
data processing, computers, CAD, CAM robotics
Page 1 of 34
,Question 3
The maximum travel distance to an 80-B extinguisher for an Extra B hazard is
A.30 ftt
B.50 ft
C. 75 ft
D.100 ft
Correct Answer
B. 50 ft
Question 4
What shall not be used as the sole medium pressure testing?
Correct Answer
Air or other gases
Question 5
HMIS, 6 year, hydrostatic test or other labels shall not be placed on what part of the extinguisher?
Correct Answer
the front
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,Question 6
For an extinguisher to successfully function, what four conditions must be met?
Correct Answer
1.Located in accordance to requirements
2.Is correct type for a fire that can occur
3.The fire is discovered while still small enough for extinguisher to be effective
4. Fire discovered by person ready, willing and able to use the extinguisher
Question 7
Fire extinguishers are provided to protect what two things
Correct Answer
Building structure and occupancy hazards
Question 8
The maximum floor area per unit of a rating for an Ordinary Class A Hazard Occupancy is
A.1000 sq ft
B.1500 sq ft
C. 2000 sq ft
D.2500 sq ft
Correct Answer
A. 1000 sq ft
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, Question 9
Extinguishers provided for building protection shall also be considered for the protection of occupancies having a Class
_____ fire
Correct Answer
A
Question 10
What Class extinguishers are required to have a rating number preceding the classification letter that indicates the relative
extinguishing effectiveness
Correct Answer
Class A or B
Question 11
fire extinguishers in which both the extinguishing material and expelling gas are kept in a single container (and which have
a pressure gauge) are called what?
Correct Answer
Stored pressure extinguishers
Question 12
What is hydrostatic testing
Correct Answer
Pressure testing of the extinguisher to verify its strength against unwanted rupture.
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