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Q1. The federal agency that regulates the commercial fireworks
industry in the United States is:
A) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
B) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
C) Department of Transportation (DOT)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Answer: B
Rationale: ATF regulates the commerce, importation, and
storage of display fireworks (explosives) under 18 USC Chapter
40. CPSC regulates consumer fireworks. DOT regulates
transportation.
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Q2. A Federal Explosives License (FEL) is required to:
A) Purchase consumer fireworks for personal use
B) Import, manufacture, or deal in display fireworks
C) Light sparklers at a birthday party
D) Sell bottle rockets to the public
Answer: B
Rationale: FEL is required for any business activity involving
display fireworks (1.3G) including manufacturing, distribution,
and display operation.
Q3. Which type of license is required for a commercial fireworks
display company that purchases 1.3G fireworks from a
distributor and shoots them at events?
A) Type 20 (Manufacturer)
B) Type 54 (User – Display Operator)
C) Type 11 (Importer)
D) Type 01 (Dealer)
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Answer: B
Rationale: Type 54 Federal Explosives License is for user
(display operator) who purchases and uses display fireworks.
Type 20 is manufacturing, Type 11 importer.
Q4. What is the minimum age to obtain a Federal Explosives
License (FEL) for fireworks?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No minimum age
Answer: B
Rationale: ATF requires applicants for an FEL to be at least 21
years old (27 CFR §555.21).
Q5. How long is a Federal Explosives License valid?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
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C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: FELs are valid for 3 years, after which renewal is
required (27 CFR §555.44).
Q6. An FEL holder must notify the ATF of any change of address
within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: 27 CFR §555.113 requires notification within 30 days
of address change.
Q7. Which of the following is a disqualifying factor for obtaining
an FEL?
Fireworks Basic Commercial Practice Exam
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Q1. The federal agency that regulates the commercial fireworks
industry in the United States is:
A) Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
B) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
C) Department of Transportation (DOT)
D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Answer: B
Rationale: ATF regulates the commerce, importation, and
storage of display fireworks (explosives) under 18 USC Chapter
40. CPSC regulates consumer fireworks. DOT regulates
transportation.
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Q2. A Federal Explosives License (FEL) is required to:
A) Purchase consumer fireworks for personal use
B) Import, manufacture, or deal in display fireworks
C) Light sparklers at a birthday party
D) Sell bottle rockets to the public
Answer: B
Rationale: FEL is required for any business activity involving
display fireworks (1.3G) including manufacturing, distribution,
and display operation.
Q3. Which type of license is required for a commercial fireworks
display company that purchases 1.3G fireworks from a
distributor and shoots them at events?
A) Type 20 (Manufacturer)
B) Type 54 (User – Display Operator)
C) Type 11 (Importer)
D) Type 01 (Dealer)
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Answer: B
Rationale: Type 54 Federal Explosives License is for user
(display operator) who purchases and uses display fireworks.
Type 20 is manufacturing, Type 11 importer.
Q4. What is the minimum age to obtain a Federal Explosives
License (FEL) for fireworks?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No minimum age
Answer: B
Rationale: ATF requires applicants for an FEL to be at least 21
years old (27 CFR §555.21).
Q5. How long is a Federal Explosives License valid?
A) 1 year
B) 3 years
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C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Answer: B
Rationale: FELs are valid for 3 years, after which renewal is
required (27 CFR §555.44).
Q6. An FEL holder must notify the ATF of any change of address
within how many days?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B
Rationale: 27 CFR §555.113 requires notification within 30 days
of address change.
Q7. Which of the following is a disqualifying factor for obtaining
an FEL?
