TFM11 Actual Exam Questions and Correct Answers

TFM11 Actual Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
What causes a Firm's certificate to be revised?
Correct Answer
A change of name, location or mailing address



Question 2
When should a yellow label be used?
Correct Answer
The system does not meet applicable codes and standards



Question 3
What is true of licenses issued by the state Fire Marshal?
Correct Answer
A. Any altered licenses are considered invalid
B. Pocket licenses must be kept with each licensee
C. Paper licenses must be displayed conspicuously at the business location



Question 4
A registered firm may not monitor a fire alarm system in Texas for an unregistered
firm. T/F?
Correct Answer
True




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,Question 5
What does a 'Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent' license allow?
Correct Answer
A. Planning, installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of
fire devices and systems
B. Act as a fire alarm technician



Question 6
What is the purpose of a Fire Alarm Plans and Record Drawings tag?

Correct Answer
To certify that the plans adhere to all codes



Question 7
Which of the below are NOT required on a yellow label?
Correct Answer
Local Fire Marshal address and telephone number



Question 8
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about
to expire?
Correct Answer
30 days prior to expiration



Question 9
What 4 Standards & Codes may the Fire Commissioner adopt to create the rules?
Correct Answer
1. NFPA standards
2. Federal law or Regulatory standards
3. Standards published by a recognized national standards organization
4. Information provided by manufacturers




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,Question 10
What is the initial fee for a fire alarm license?
Correct Answer
$120



Question 11
What 5 things can a Municipality or County NOT require of a license holder?
Correct Answer
C. 1. Demand they obtain a franchise
2. Demand fees or taxes
3. Post a Bond
4. Demand they maintain a business location in their municipality/county
5. Demand financial requirements on them



Question 12
What does a 'Fire Alarm Technician' license allow?
Correct Answer
A. Installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of fire
devices and systems
B. Act as a fire alarm monitoring technician



Question 13
What is a Fire Detection Device?
Correct Answer
Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present



Question 14
What are 'rules' governing a firm's Certificate of Registration?

Correct Answer
A. A specific location must be maintained by the firm and listed on the certificate
B. The certificate must be posted conspicuously at the business location




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, Question 15
What 5 things can a municipality or county demand in addition to the Fire Alarm
Rules
Correct Answer
1. They can mandate that a system must be installed if they feel it is needed.
2. They can require standards that are higher than law.
3. They can require regular inspections.
4. They can require a permit to be obtained for the alarm.
5. They can require, that the monitored property be contacted before a dispatch is
sent out



Question 16
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F?
Correct Answer
True



Question 17
What does a 'Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent Single-station' license allow?
Correct Answer
Planning, installing, certifying, testing, servicing, monitoring, and maintenance of
fire devices for single-station systems



Question 18
When should a blue label be used?
Correct Answer
It shows that an inspection or test has taken place



Question 19
What two things are required to become licensed?
Correct Answer
A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.




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