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TFM02 EXAM 2026 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION PRACTICE SOLUTION
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⫸ Class A fire extinguisher Answer: are ok for wood, paper, some plastics and textiles. They offer the coating effects of dry chemicals. ⫸ Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers: Answer: should be removed or replaced at their next 6 year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval. ⫸ B:C Answer: Talking about UL rating, the _____ rating refers to the amount of sq footage an extinguisher covers ⫸ Class B fire extinguishers cannot handle flammable liquid Answer: False ⫸ employees must be trained in proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according to Answer: CRF ⫸ monthly Answer: you need to have portable fire extinguishers VISUALLY inspected at least _____ according to 29 CFR 1910.157 (e) (2) ⫸ Class A/B fire extinguishers Answer: should NOT be used forfire that involves live electrical equipment
⫸ annually Answer: Water or steam fire extinguishers need to be discharged, dissassembled and inspected at least: ⫸ 3.5 ft Answer: An extinguisher weighing over 40 lbs should be installed so the top is no more than __ from the ground ⫸ 50 ft. Answer: OSHA specified maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for Class B ⫸ 6 yrs Answer: dry chem extinguishers requiring 12 yr hydrostatic test must be emptied for maintenance procedures every ⫸ A rated UL extinguishers = how many gallons of water? Answer:
⫸ C Answer: Class ____ fire extinguishers use electrically nonconductive extinguishing agents ⫸ Every 5 years Answer: Cartridge operated water based portable extinguishers need hydrostatic testing ⫸ stored pressure type extinguishers need need INTERNAL examination : Answer: never ⫸ 5 ft above the ground Answer: extinguishers weighing 40 lbs or less must be installed so top of canister is no more than _____
⫸ After recharge Answer: leak tests on stored pressure extinguishers must be performed ⫸ cannot Answer: how do u convert fire extinguishers from 1 type to another? ⫸ any remaining dry chemical in a discharged extinguisher Answer: may be reused only if checked for proper type, contamination, and condition. closed recovery system needs to be used! ⫸ New extinguishers needing charge in the field Answer: do not need to have any verification of service collar installed ⫸ you cannot Answer: how do u have an extinguisher converted to use a different type of extinguishing agent ⫸ annually Answer: the gauge used to set the regulated source of pressure needs to be calibrated ⫸ annually Answer: pump tank calcium chloride based antifreeze typesof extinguishers need to be recharged ⫸ 75 ft. Answer: OSHA specified max distance to extinguisher for Class D
⫸ weighing Answer: when you recharge, the amount of recharge agent to use should be verified by ⫸ Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Answer: these types of extinguishers must have hydrostatic testing every 5 yrs ⫸ annually Answer: The wetting agent in stored pressure wetting agent extinguishers must be replaced ⫸ 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?
⫸ 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 ______________ ⫸ True Answer: Extinguishers should be CO2 or halogenated agent types when computer equipment is in the location of fire. ⫸ A, B, C Answer: what type of fires can Halotron fight? ⫸ CleanguardFE 36 Answer: suitable replacement for Halon 1211 because it is less toxic and has 0 ozone depletion potential. ⫸ 30 Answer: the pressure in a hydrostatic test of a cylinder shall maintained for a minimum of ____ sec. ⫸ dry chemical and dry powder Answer: on certain _ (cartridge operated) ⫸ dry chemical and halogenated extinguishers Answer: require 6 & 12 yr hydrostatic testing
⫸ test pressure for hose assemblies Answer: maintained for min of 1 min ⫸ low pressure cylinder Answer: when not specified, shall be tested to factory test pressure, not exceeding 3x's service pressure ⫸ cartridge operated extinguishers Answer: tested at original factory test pressure ⫸ High Pressure Cylinders Answer: DOT3A 3AA 3AL cylinders tested @ 5/3 service pressure ⫸ CO2 extinguishers w/ ICC3 specs Answer: tested at 3000 psi ⫸ CO2 hose assemblies Answer: tested at 1250psi ⫸ Dry Chem, Powder, water, foam, halogen hose assemblies Answer: 300psi or service pressure (whichever is higher) ⫸ low pressure accessory hose on wheeled extinguishers Answer: tested at 300psi ⫸ high pressure hose on wheeled extinguishers Answer: tested at 3000psi
⫸ hose assemblies that pass hydrostatic testing Answer: shall not requirerecording labeling or marking ⫸ property owner Answer: assumes role of authority having jurisdiction ⫸ class a hazards Answer: travel distance is from any point to extinguisher ⫸ class B, D, K hazards Answer: travel distance is from hazard to extinguisher ⫸ HMIS Answer: Hazardous Material Identification System ⫸ 13 seconds Answer: minimum discharge duration for extinguisher rated at 2A or higher ⫸ Class A Hazard extinguishers Answer: water type, halogenated, multipurpose dry chemical, wet chemical ⫸ Class B hazard extinguishers Answer: AFFF, FFFP, CO2, Dry Chemical, Halogenated ⫸ class a hazard installation minimum # of extinguishers Answer: divide total floor area by maximum area to be protected per extinguisher