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TENNESSEE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
TECHNICIAN PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTION AND ANSWER S
Question 1: According to federally mandated requirements, which standard dictates that you need to train employees in the proper use of all portable fire extinguishers?
Choices:
A) CFR29
B) CFR30
C) NFPA 12
D) NFPA 70
E) NFPA 72
Correct Answer: CFR29
Question 2: You need to have portable fire extinguishers visually inspected at least ____ according to 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2).
Choices:
- bi-weekly
- monthly
- quarterly
- bi-annually
- annually
- every 5 years
- every 6 years
- every 12 years
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- none of these choices
Correct Answer: monthly
Question 3: Class A/B fire extinguishers:
Choices:
- should NOT be used for fire that involves LIVE electrical equipment.
- should NOT be used for fire that involves ANY electrical equipment.
- should be replaced by Class C fire extinguishers.
D) should be replaced by Class B:C fire extinguishers
- none of these choices
Correct Answer: should NOT be used for fire that involves LIVE electrical equipment.(However, once the electrical equipment is de-energized, you may use extinguishers for Class A or B fires.)
Question 4: Water or steam type fire extinguishers need to be discharged, disassembled, and
inspected at least:
Choices:
- bi-weekly
- monthly
- quarterly
- bi-annually
- annually
- every 5 years
- every 6 years
- every 12 years
- none of the choices
Correct Answer: annually
Question 5: When the extinguisher is over 40 lbs, you should install it so that the top of the canister is no more than ______ ft above ground.
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Choices:
- 3.5 ft
- 4.0 ft
- 4.5 ft
- 5.0 ft
Correct Answer: 3.5 ft
Question 6: What is the OSHA-specified maximum travel distance to a Class B fire extinguisher?
Choices:
- 30 ft
- 50 ft
- 75 ft
- 100 ft
Correct Answer: 50 ft
Question 7: Those dry chemical extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic test need to
be emptied for maintenance procedures:
Choices:
- bi-weekly
- monthly
- quarterly
- bi-annually
- every 5 years
- every 6 years
- every 12 years
- none of the above
Correct Answer: every 6 years
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Question 8: Regarding the extinguisher rating, each "A" rating equals how many gallons of water?
Choices:
- 1.00 gallons
- 1.25 gallons
- 1.50 gallons
- 2.50 gallons
Correct Answer: 1.25 gallons
Question 9: Class ____ fire extinguishers use electrically nonconductive extinguishing agents.
Choices:
- A
- B
- C
- D
- K
- None of these
Correct Answer: C
Question 10: How often does a cartridge operated water-based portable fire extinguisher need to go through hydrostatic testing?
Choices:
- Annually
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
- Every 12 years
