CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
(CFPS) QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. What is the chemical reaction that produces fire?
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Combustion
D. Distillation
Combustion is the rapid oxidation reaction that produces heat and light
characteristic of fire.
2. The smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties is a:
A. Molecule
B. Atom
C. Compound
D. Radical
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical
identity.
3. Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Class A fires involve common combustible materials like wood and paper.
,4. Smoke detectors are typically classified as:
A. Active detectors
B. Passive detectors
C. Alarm initiators
D. Suppression initiators
Smoke detectors are passive devices that detect smoke and initiate
alarms.
5. The primary purpose of a fire barrier is to:
A. Contain heat
B. Limit fire spread
C. Suppress fire
D. Alert occupants
Fire barriers are designed to compartmentalize and limit fire spread.
6. NFPA codes are developed through what kind of process?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Consensus
D. Executive
NFPA uses a consensus process involving stakeholders for code
development.
7. Which system uses water to control or extinguish fire?
A. CO2 system
B. Foam system
C. Sprinkler system
D. Halon system
Sprinkler systems use water distributed through pipes to extinguish fires.
8. UL stands for:
A. United Law
B. Underwriters Laboratories
C. Uniform Logistics
, D. Universal Listing
UL is a safety certification organization that tests and lists products.
9. The rate at which heat energy is released in a fire is known as:
A. Heat flux
B. Heat release rate
C. Thermal flow
D. Fire intensity
Heat release rate measures energy output per unit time in a fire.
10.Means of egress refers to:
A. Fire suppression routes
B. Exit paths for occupants
C. HVAC ducting
D. Electrical service routes
Means of egress are the continuous paths to exit a building safely.
11.A fire hydrant supplying two hoses must have a water supply capable of
maintaining required:
A. Volume only
B. Pressure only
C. Pressure and volume
D. Temperature
Hydrants must maintain adequate pressure and volume for fire fighting
operations.
12.Which gas is most commonly used in clean agent fire suppression?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. FM-200 (HFC-227ea)
D. Argon
HFC-227ea, often called FM-200, is a clean agent used in fire suppression.
13.Fire load is defined as:
A. Smoke produced per unit time
(CFPS) QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the chemical reaction that produces fire?
A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Combustion
D. Distillation
Combustion is the rapid oxidation reaction that produces heat and light
characteristic of fire.
2. The smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties is a:
A. Molecule
B. Atom
C. Compound
D. Radical
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical
identity.
3. Which class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Class A fires involve common combustible materials like wood and paper.
,4. Smoke detectors are typically classified as:
A. Active detectors
B. Passive detectors
C. Alarm initiators
D. Suppression initiators
Smoke detectors are passive devices that detect smoke and initiate
alarms.
5. The primary purpose of a fire barrier is to:
A. Contain heat
B. Limit fire spread
C. Suppress fire
D. Alert occupants
Fire barriers are designed to compartmentalize and limit fire spread.
6. NFPA codes are developed through what kind of process?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Consensus
D. Executive
NFPA uses a consensus process involving stakeholders for code
development.
7. Which system uses water to control or extinguish fire?
A. CO2 system
B. Foam system
C. Sprinkler system
D. Halon system
Sprinkler systems use water distributed through pipes to extinguish fires.
8. UL stands for:
A. United Law
B. Underwriters Laboratories
C. Uniform Logistics
, D. Universal Listing
UL is a safety certification organization that tests and lists products.
9. The rate at which heat energy is released in a fire is known as:
A. Heat flux
B. Heat release rate
C. Thermal flow
D. Fire intensity
Heat release rate measures energy output per unit time in a fire.
10.Means of egress refers to:
A. Fire suppression routes
B. Exit paths for occupants
C. HVAC ducting
D. Electrical service routes
Means of egress are the continuous paths to exit a building safely.
11.A fire hydrant supplying two hoses must have a water supply capable of
maintaining required:
A. Volume only
B. Pressure only
C. Pressure and volume
D. Temperature
Hydrants must maintain adequate pressure and volume for fire fighting
operations.
12.Which gas is most commonly used in clean agent fire suppression?
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. FM-200 (HFC-227ea)
D. Argon
HFC-227ea, often called FM-200, is a clean agent used in fire suppression.
13.Fire load is defined as:
A. Smoke produced per unit time
