NFPA 10 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM – COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS – A+ GRADED –
2025/2026 EDITION
A colorless, odorless, electrically nonconductive inert gas that is a suitable medium for extinguishing
Class B and Class C fires - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbon Dioxide
A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or
ammonium phosphate-based with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment
toprovide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow
capabilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry Chemical
Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salts or a combination thereof that forms an
extinguishing agent. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wet chemical
Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue
uponevaporation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clean Agent
Who is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and recharging of a property's fire extinguishers? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The owner or designated agent
True or False: A person performing inspections of fire extinguishers shall be certified. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-false
Portable fire extinguishers shall not be installed as thesole protection for flammable liquid hazards of
appreciable depth where the surface area exceeds ____ square feet - CORRECT ANSWERS-10
sqft (or 20 sqft when trained personnel are capable of responding immediately)
For wheeled fire extinguishers of 125 lb agent capacity or larger that are installed for obstacle,
gravity/three-dimensional, or pressure fire hazards, what is the max travel distance to the hazard? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-100 feet
, At what level of work may a permittee be limited to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The level of the
license held by the Qualifier
What is the period of time that a license or permit good for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-From
January 1, Even number year until December 31 off number year
A system that is constructed in a manner that does not introduce foreign material into the agent being
recovered and has a means of visually inspecting the recovered agent for contaminants. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Dry Chemical Closed Recovery System
A system that provides for the transfer of halogenated agents between fire extinguishers, supply
containers, and recharge and recovery containers so that none of the halogenated agent escapes to the
atmosphere. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Halogenated Closed Recovery System
Cylinders (and cartridges) containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gases at a
pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C). - CORRECT ANSWERS-High-Pressure
Cylinder
Cylinders containing fire extinguishing agent (medium), nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed
gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or lower at 70°F (21°C). - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Low-Pressure Cylinder
Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by
crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry Powder
Either a local alarm device to indicate when an extinguisher is removed from its designated location or a
method of electronic communication (data transmission) between an in-place fire extinguisher and an
electronic monitoring device/system. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Electronic Monitoring
Extinguisher retention device designed to mount and secure a specific extinguisher model onto various
surfaces by incorporating releasable straps or bands to secure the fire extinguisher. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Extinguisher Bracket
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS – A+ GRADED –
2025/2026 EDITION
A colorless, odorless, electrically nonconductive inert gas that is a suitable medium for extinguishing
Class B and Class C fires - CORRECT ANSWERS-Carbon Dioxide
A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or
ammonium phosphate-based with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment
toprovide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow
capabilities - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry Chemical
Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salts or a combination thereof that forms an
extinguishing agent. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Wet chemical
Electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue
uponevaporation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Clean Agent
Who is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and recharging of a property's fire extinguishers? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-The owner or designated agent
True or False: A person performing inspections of fire extinguishers shall be certified. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-false
Portable fire extinguishers shall not be installed as thesole protection for flammable liquid hazards of
appreciable depth where the surface area exceeds ____ square feet - CORRECT ANSWERS-10
sqft (or 20 sqft when trained personnel are capable of responding immediately)
For wheeled fire extinguishers of 125 lb agent capacity or larger that are installed for obstacle,
gravity/three-dimensional, or pressure fire hazards, what is the max travel distance to the hazard? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-100 feet
, At what level of work may a permittee be limited to? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The level of the
license held by the Qualifier
What is the period of time that a license or permit good for? - CORRECT ANSWERS-From
January 1, Even number year until December 31 off number year
A system that is constructed in a manner that does not introduce foreign material into the agent being
recovered and has a means of visually inspecting the recovered agent for contaminants. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Dry Chemical Closed Recovery System
A system that provides for the transfer of halogenated agents between fire extinguishers, supply
containers, and recharge and recovery containers so that none of the halogenated agent escapes to the
atmosphere. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Halogenated Closed Recovery System
Cylinders (and cartridges) containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gases at a
pressure higher than 500 psi (3447 kPa) at 70°F (21°C). - CORRECT ANSWERS-High-Pressure
Cylinder
Cylinders containing fire extinguishing agent (medium), nitrogen, compressed air, or other compressed
gases at a service pressure of 500 psi (3447 kPa) or lower at 70°F (21°C). - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Low-Pressure Cylinder
Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by
crusting, smothering, or heat-transferring means. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Dry Powder
Either a local alarm device to indicate when an extinguisher is removed from its designated location or a
method of electronic communication (data transmission) between an in-place fire extinguisher and an
electronic monitoring device/system. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Electronic Monitoring
Extinguisher retention device designed to mount and secure a specific extinguisher model onto various
surfaces by incorporating releasable straps or bands to secure the fire extinguisher. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Extinguisher Bracket
