FINAL PRACTICE EXAM: Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression
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Questions 1–20
1. What is the minimum required discharge time for a wet chemical system over a deep-fat fryer
per UL 300?
A) 10 seconds B) 20 seconds C) 30 seconds D) 60 seconds
Answer: C
2. During a 6-month inspection, you find a nozzle orifice clogged with grease. What action is
required?
A) Clean with wire brush B) Replace nozzle C) Soak in degreaser D) Wipe externally
Answer: B
3. Which manufacturer’s system uses a pneumatic time delay before agent discharge?
A) Kidde VS B) Buckeye C) Ansul R-102 D) Pyro-Chem
Answer: C
4. According to NFPA 96, what is the maximum distance allowed between a fusible link and the
edge of a cooking appliance’s grease-producing area?
A) 6 inches B) 12 inches C) 18 inches D) 24 inches
Answer: B
5. What color is the nitrogen propellant cartridge on a Kidde VS system?
A) Silver B) Red C) Green D) Blue
Answer: C
6. When a kitchen hood fire suppression system activates, the exhaust fan must:
A) Turn off B) Remain on C) Switch to high speed D) Cycle on and off
Answer: A
, 7. Buckeye wet chemical cylinders require replacement every:
A) 6 years B) 10 years C) 12 years D) 15 years
Answer: C
8. What is the maximum allowable gap between cooking appliance edge and hood drip tray
edge per NFPA 96?
A) 0 inches (must overlap) B) 6 inches C) 12 inches D) No requirement
Answer: A
9. Which component automatically detects a fire in the kitchen hood duct?
A) Manual pull station B) Fusible link C) Rate-of-rise detector D) Smoke detector
Answer: B
10. What is the typical color of wet chemical suppression agent in storage cylinders?
A) Red liquid B) Clear water C) Amber/light brown D) Purple powder
Answer: C
11. Nozzles installed inside the exhaust duct must discharge agent:
A) Upward into fan B) Horizontally across duct centerline C) Downward toward filters D) Toward
access panel
Answer: B
12. How often must a certified technician perform a semi-annual inspection?
A) Monthly B) Every 3 months C) Every 6 months D) Annually
Answer: C
13. What is NEW in NFPA 17A 2026 regarding electric cooking appliances?
A) Exempt from suppression B) Higher temp links required C) Power shutoff required D) No
change
Answer: C
14. During a manual pull station test, the gas valve solenoid does not close. Most likely cause:
A) Low cylinder pressure B) Broken fusible link C) Failed shunt trip D) Clogged nozzle
Answer: C
15. A charbroiler requires which additional protection compared to a deep-fat fryer?
A) Higher temp link B) Extra nozzles for vertical flames C) Dry chemical backup D) Water mist
Answer: B
16. What is the maximum time allowed between full system trip tests per NFPA 17A?
A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 24 months D) 36 months
Answer: B
Technician Certification (2026 Curriculum) Exam
Questions With Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
Questions 1–20
1. What is the minimum required discharge time for a wet chemical system over a deep-fat fryer
per UL 300?
A) 10 seconds B) 20 seconds C) 30 seconds D) 60 seconds
Answer: C
2. During a 6-month inspection, you find a nozzle orifice clogged with grease. What action is
required?
A) Clean with wire brush B) Replace nozzle C) Soak in degreaser D) Wipe externally
Answer: B
3. Which manufacturer’s system uses a pneumatic time delay before agent discharge?
A) Kidde VS B) Buckeye C) Ansul R-102 D) Pyro-Chem
Answer: C
4. According to NFPA 96, what is the maximum distance allowed between a fusible link and the
edge of a cooking appliance’s grease-producing area?
A) 6 inches B) 12 inches C) 18 inches D) 24 inches
Answer: B
5. What color is the nitrogen propellant cartridge on a Kidde VS system?
A) Silver B) Red C) Green D) Blue
Answer: C
6. When a kitchen hood fire suppression system activates, the exhaust fan must:
A) Turn off B) Remain on C) Switch to high speed D) Cycle on and off
Answer: A
, 7. Buckeye wet chemical cylinders require replacement every:
A) 6 years B) 10 years C) 12 years D) 15 years
Answer: C
8. What is the maximum allowable gap between cooking appliance edge and hood drip tray
edge per NFPA 96?
A) 0 inches (must overlap) B) 6 inches C) 12 inches D) No requirement
Answer: A
9. Which component automatically detects a fire in the kitchen hood duct?
A) Manual pull station B) Fusible link C) Rate-of-rise detector D) Smoke detector
Answer: B
10. What is the typical color of wet chemical suppression agent in storage cylinders?
A) Red liquid B) Clear water C) Amber/light brown D) Purple powder
Answer: C
11. Nozzles installed inside the exhaust duct must discharge agent:
A) Upward into fan B) Horizontally across duct centerline C) Downward toward filters D) Toward
access panel
Answer: B
12. How often must a certified technician perform a semi-annual inspection?
A) Monthly B) Every 3 months C) Every 6 months D) Annually
Answer: C
13. What is NEW in NFPA 17A 2026 regarding electric cooking appliances?
A) Exempt from suppression B) Higher temp links required C) Power shutoff required D) No
change
Answer: C
14. During a manual pull station test, the gas valve solenoid does not close. Most likely cause:
A) Low cylinder pressure B) Broken fusible link C) Failed shunt trip D) Clogged nozzle
Answer: C
15. A charbroiler requires which additional protection compared to a deep-fat fryer?
A) Higher temp link B) Extra nozzles for vertical flames C) Dry chemical backup D) Water mist
Answer: B
16. What is the maximum time allowed between full system trip tests per NFPA 17A?
A) 6 months B) 12 months C) 24 months D) 36 months
Answer: B
