Texas Type A Fixed System License Test | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2025/2026
What type of pipe shall be used in foam solution system Galvanized pipe shall be used.
piping?
What does NFPA 11 cover? Standard for Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam
What does NFPA 12 cover? Carbon Dioxide Systems
What does NFPA 12A cover? Halon 1301 Systems
What does NFPA 15 cover? Water Spray Fixed Systems
What does NFPA 16 cover? Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
What does NFPA 18 cover? Wetting Agents
What does NFPA-2001 cover? Clean Agent Systems
What is a specially designed hoseline nozzle or fixed Foam Nozzle or Fixed Foam Maker.
foam maker designed to aspirate air that is connected to a
supply of foam solution called?
What is a device that incorporates a venturi to draw foam Self-Educting Nozzle.
concentrate through a short length of pipe and/or
flexible tubing connected to the foam supply.
, What is a foam proportioning system that utilizes a foam Balanced Pressure Pump-Type Proportioning.
pump and valve(s) to balance foam and water pressures
at a modified venturi type proportioner located in the
foam solution delivery piping? (A foam concentrate
metering orifice is fitted in the foam inlet section of
the proportioner).
Water supply or premixed solution shall not be False
protected against freezing in climates where freezing
temperatures
are expected.
Types of foam concentrates -Protein
-Fluoroprotein
-Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
-Film-forming fluoroprotein (FFFP)
-Alcohol-resistant
-High-expansion
-Medium-expansion
-Others listed for this purpose
What does AFFF stand for? Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate
What does FFFP stand for? Film-Forming Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate
What methods of foam proportioning Self-educting nozzle,
conform to? In-line eductor,
Pressure proportioners (with or without bladder),
Around-the-pump proportioners,
Direct injection variable output foam pump system,
Coupled-water motor pump
Balanced pressure pump-type proportioners.
NFPA 11, in regards to foam system piping. Can cast iron Depends on application - Cast-iron fittings shall not be used where dry sections of
fittings be used? piping are exposed to possible fire or where fittings are subject to stress in self-
supporting systems
How often should all foam systems be inspected? Annually
How often are compressed air foam generating Annually - Compressed air foam-generating equipment and accessories shall be
equipment and accessories be inspected? inspected annually. Also discharge devices shall be visually inspected annually
for evidence of mechanical damage.
how often should strainers be inspected? Strainers shall be inspected in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
shall be cleaned after each use and flow test
How often should foam concentrate be inspected? At least annually, an inspection shall be made of foam concentrates and their
tanks or storage containers for evidence of excessive sludging or deterioration.
Samples of concentrates shall be sent to the manufacturer or qualified laboratory
for quality condition testing.
ANSWERS | 2025/2026
What type of pipe shall be used in foam solution system Galvanized pipe shall be used.
piping?
What does NFPA 11 cover? Standard for Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam
What does NFPA 12 cover? Carbon Dioxide Systems
What does NFPA 12A cover? Halon 1301 Systems
What does NFPA 15 cover? Water Spray Fixed Systems
What does NFPA 16 cover? Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
What does NFPA 18 cover? Wetting Agents
What does NFPA-2001 cover? Clean Agent Systems
What is a specially designed hoseline nozzle or fixed Foam Nozzle or Fixed Foam Maker.
foam maker designed to aspirate air that is connected to a
supply of foam solution called?
What is a device that incorporates a venturi to draw foam Self-Educting Nozzle.
concentrate through a short length of pipe and/or
flexible tubing connected to the foam supply.
, What is a foam proportioning system that utilizes a foam Balanced Pressure Pump-Type Proportioning.
pump and valve(s) to balance foam and water pressures
at a modified venturi type proportioner located in the
foam solution delivery piping? (A foam concentrate
metering orifice is fitted in the foam inlet section of
the proportioner).
Water supply or premixed solution shall not be False
protected against freezing in climates where freezing
temperatures
are expected.
Types of foam concentrates -Protein
-Fluoroprotein
-Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
-Film-forming fluoroprotein (FFFP)
-Alcohol-resistant
-High-expansion
-Medium-expansion
-Others listed for this purpose
What does AFFF stand for? Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate
What does FFFP stand for? Film-Forming Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate
What methods of foam proportioning Self-educting nozzle,
conform to? In-line eductor,
Pressure proportioners (with or without bladder),
Around-the-pump proportioners,
Direct injection variable output foam pump system,
Coupled-water motor pump
Balanced pressure pump-type proportioners.
NFPA 11, in regards to foam system piping. Can cast iron Depends on application - Cast-iron fittings shall not be used where dry sections of
fittings be used? piping are exposed to possible fire or where fittings are subject to stress in self-
supporting systems
How often should all foam systems be inspected? Annually
How often are compressed air foam generating Annually - Compressed air foam-generating equipment and accessories shall be
equipment and accessories be inspected? inspected annually. Also discharge devices shall be visually inspected annually
for evidence of mechanical damage.
how often should strainers be inspected? Strainers shall be inspected in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
shall be cleaned after each use and flow test
How often should foam concentrate be inspected? At least annually, an inspection shall be made of foam concentrates and their
tanks or storage containers for evidence of excessive sludging or deterioration.
Samples of concentrates shall be sent to the manufacturer or qualified laboratory
for quality condition testing.
