TFM-08 Exam Questions and Answers (2026)
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• True or False: The AHJ is the one who has ultimate responsibility for firing. -
✓✓False
• Glowing or flaming particles are NOT allowed withing ___ ft of the audience.
5
6
8
10
12
15
18
22
25 -✓✓10ft
• True or False: Airbursts are NEVER permitted to be fired above the audience. -
✓✓False. They are permitted to be fired above the audience but should be
suspended by a minimum 30-gauge metal wire that is securely attached to a secure
support.
• True or False: A closed vehicle should NEVER be used for storage even when it
is allowed by the ATF. -✓✓False.
• The use of which of the folowing is the permorming arts are addressed in NFPA?
(Choose all that apply)
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases
High Power Sport Rocket
High Power Sport Rocket Motors
None of the above -✓✓None of the above
• Pyrotechnics may be transported only when such transportation meets what
regulations?
, OSHA
FTC
NPFA
Fire Marshall
Department of Transportation
None of the above -✓✓Department of transportation
• Deflagration:
Is a chemical reaction
is a misfire
causes misfire
is a surface phenomenon
None of the above -✓✓Is a surface Phenomenon
• Consumer Fireworks are classed as:
Explosives 1.2G
Explosives 1.3G
Explosives 1.4G
Explosives 1.5G
None of the above -✓✓1.4G
• True or False: Black Powder is a low explosive. -✓✓True
• True or False: Smoking by performers for purpose of the performance is NEVER
allowed. -✓✓False. It is allowed if the pyrotechnic operator and AHJ approves it.
• To directly communicate with the pyrotechnic operator:
You must use only signal lights
You must use only verbal means
You must use only nonverbal means
Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
None of the above -✓✓Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
• Binary systems:
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• True or False: The AHJ is the one who has ultimate responsibility for firing. -
✓✓False
• Glowing or flaming particles are NOT allowed withing ___ ft of the audience.
5
6
8
10
12
15
18
22
25 -✓✓10ft
• True or False: Airbursts are NEVER permitted to be fired above the audience. -
✓✓False. They are permitted to be fired above the audience but should be
suspended by a minimum 30-gauge metal wire that is securely attached to a secure
support.
• True or False: A closed vehicle should NEVER be used for storage even when it
is allowed by the ATF. -✓✓False.
• The use of which of the folowing is the permorming arts are addressed in NFPA?
(Choose all that apply)
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases
High Power Sport Rocket
High Power Sport Rocket Motors
None of the above -✓✓None of the above
• Pyrotechnics may be transported only when such transportation meets what
regulations?
, OSHA
FTC
NPFA
Fire Marshall
Department of Transportation
None of the above -✓✓Department of transportation
• Deflagration:
Is a chemical reaction
is a misfire
causes misfire
is a surface phenomenon
None of the above -✓✓Is a surface Phenomenon
• Consumer Fireworks are classed as:
Explosives 1.2G
Explosives 1.3G
Explosives 1.4G
Explosives 1.5G
None of the above -✓✓1.4G
• True or False: Black Powder is a low explosive. -✓✓True
• True or False: Smoking by performers for purpose of the performance is NEVER
allowed. -✓✓False. It is allowed if the pyrotechnic operator and AHJ approves it.
• To directly communicate with the pyrotechnic operator:
You must use only signal lights
You must use only verbal means
You must use only nonverbal means
Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
None of the above -✓✓Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
• Binary systems:
