NFPA 24 Test (TFM10) Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update 2026
For the purposes in NFPA 10, High pressure cylinders are those containing
nitrogen, compressed air, CO2, or other gases at pressures higher than
500psig - ANSWER- True
The interstate commerce commission had jurisdiction over high-pressure
cylinders and cartridges prior to 1967. - ANSWER- True
An inspection of a fire extinguisher is a quick check and is required to be
done at least monthly. - ANSWER- True
Maintenance of a fire extinguisher is a thorough examination and shall be
done at least every 6-years. - ANSWER- True
Some fire extinguishers marked non refillable may be recharged by
competent fire equipment dealers. - ANSWER- False
,What does NFPA stand for? - ANSWER- National Fire Protection
Association
A cylinder containing fire extinguishing agent, nitrogen, compressed air,
or other compressed gasses at a service pressure of 500 psig or lower
is: - ANSWER- Low pressure cylinder
Alkalimetal salt, used as an antifreeze medium, is used in what kind of fire
extinguisher agent. - ANSWER- Loaded stream
What is a portable extinguisher? - ANSWER- Portable device carried on
wheels or by hand that has agent under pressure to extinguisher
Rechargeable extinguishers are marked recharged immediately after any
use. - ANSWER- True
Define recharging - ANSWER- Refill extinguisher with proper agent.
List an example of a self expelling fire extinguisher - ANSWER- Carbon
dioxide, CO2
,Service pressure is the pressure that is indicated on the gauge and
nameplate of a fire extinguisher. - ANSWER- True
Servicing includes one or more of the following: (1) maintenance (2)
recharging (3) hydrostatic testing. - ANSWER- True
In NFPA "shall" is used as a recommendation and is not a requirement. -
ANSWER- False
In NFPA "should" indicates a mandatory requirement. - ANSWER-
A stored pressure extinguisher stores the expellant gas in a separate
container from the extinguishing agent. - ANSWER- False
The provisions of NFPA 10 apply to the selection, installation, inspection,
maintenance, and testing of portable extinguishing equipment. - ANSWER-
True
Requirements of NFPA 10 are - ANSWER- Minimum
, Portable extinguishers are intended as the first line defense for limited
size fires and are not required if the building is protected by a sprinkler
system. - ANSWER- False
What is the purpose of NFPA 10 - ANSWER- For use and guidance of
persons selecting, purchasing, installing, approving, listing, designing and
maintaining portables.
What is ANSI? - ANSWER- American National Standards Institute
What does ANSI do? - ANSWER- Official standards making/setting
organization of the USA.
The term approved means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
- ANSWER- True
What does AHJ stand for? What does it mean? - ANSWER- Authority having
jurisdiction, Fire Marshal/Property owner.
Define Class A Fire - ANSWER- Ordinary Combustibles eg. wood, paper,
cloth, (leave ash)
Answers Latest Update 2026
For the purposes in NFPA 10, High pressure cylinders are those containing
nitrogen, compressed air, CO2, or other gases at pressures higher than
500psig - ANSWER- True
The interstate commerce commission had jurisdiction over high-pressure
cylinders and cartridges prior to 1967. - ANSWER- True
An inspection of a fire extinguisher is a quick check and is required to be
done at least monthly. - ANSWER- True
Maintenance of a fire extinguisher is a thorough examination and shall be
done at least every 6-years. - ANSWER- True
Some fire extinguishers marked non refillable may be recharged by
competent fire equipment dealers. - ANSWER- False
,What does NFPA stand for? - ANSWER- National Fire Protection
Association
A cylinder containing fire extinguishing agent, nitrogen, compressed air,
or other compressed gasses at a service pressure of 500 psig or lower
is: - ANSWER- Low pressure cylinder
Alkalimetal salt, used as an antifreeze medium, is used in what kind of fire
extinguisher agent. - ANSWER- Loaded stream
What is a portable extinguisher? - ANSWER- Portable device carried on
wheels or by hand that has agent under pressure to extinguisher
Rechargeable extinguishers are marked recharged immediately after any
use. - ANSWER- True
Define recharging - ANSWER- Refill extinguisher with proper agent.
List an example of a self expelling fire extinguisher - ANSWER- Carbon
dioxide, CO2
,Service pressure is the pressure that is indicated on the gauge and
nameplate of a fire extinguisher. - ANSWER- True
Servicing includes one or more of the following: (1) maintenance (2)
recharging (3) hydrostatic testing. - ANSWER- True
In NFPA "shall" is used as a recommendation and is not a requirement. -
ANSWER- False
In NFPA "should" indicates a mandatory requirement. - ANSWER-
A stored pressure extinguisher stores the expellant gas in a separate
container from the extinguishing agent. - ANSWER- False
The provisions of NFPA 10 apply to the selection, installation, inspection,
maintenance, and testing of portable extinguishing equipment. - ANSWER-
True
Requirements of NFPA 10 are - ANSWER- Minimum
, Portable extinguishers are intended as the first line defense for limited
size fires and are not required if the building is protected by a sprinkler
system. - ANSWER- False
What is the purpose of NFPA 10 - ANSWER- For use and guidance of
persons selecting, purchasing, installing, approving, listing, designing and
maintaining portables.
What is ANSI? - ANSWER- American National Standards Institute
What does ANSI do? - ANSWER- Official standards making/setting
organization of the USA.
The term approved means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
- ANSWER- True
What does AHJ stand for? What does it mean? - ANSWER- Authority having
jurisdiction, Fire Marshal/Property owner.
Define Class A Fire - ANSWER- Ordinary Combustibles eg. wood, paper,
cloth, (leave ash)
