TFM 11 Test 2023 with complete solution;(Full solution
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What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'?
A. To regulate the planning, selling, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems
B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization?
NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"?
Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device?
Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present
Which of the below can a municipality or county NOT demand in addition to the
Fire Alarm Rules?
They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the
registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have?
General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed?
A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
Which of the following may the Fire Commissioner NOT adopt to create the rules?
Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply?
A company that sells alarm systems at the customer premises, but does not install or
maintain the equipment
A 'fire detection device' is any device capable, through audible or visible means,
of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring. T/F?
False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician?
A Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results?
No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is
Invalid
How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for?
2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is
about to expire?
30 days prior to expiration
, How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal?
A. Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less than
90 days?
Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for between 90
days & 2 years?
Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%) paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for more than 2 years?
You do not. You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems?
No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens?
You are granted 30 days to complete the application
Let's say you are no longer employed by a registered firm. You can renew the
license as long as you do not engage in "license activity" until you are employed
by a registered firm. T/F?
True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F?
True
On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used.
After research, you determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You
are required to upgrade the equipment. T/F?
False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an
employee who is exempt from the rules?
Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what
disciplinary action ?
A. Suspend licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Refuse to issue licenses
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply?
1 year
What type of criminal offense is committed when an individual plans, installs,
runs a separate branch or runs a firm without being licensed?
Class B Misdemeanor
What is Monitoring equipment?
Equipment used to transmit and receive alarm signals to and from a monitoring firm
What does NICET stand for?
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
What is an example of an Approved Testing Laboratory?
UL
What is an Approved Testing Organization?
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What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'?
A. To regulate the planning, selling, installing, servicing, monitoring and maintenance of
fire devices and systems
B. To prohibit the use of unrecognized devices
What does NFPA stand for?
National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization?
NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"?
Any device capable of warning, audibly or visually, that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device?
Any device capable of detecting that fire or smoke is present
Which of the below can a municipality or county NOT demand in addition to the
Fire Alarm Rules?
They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in addition to the
registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have?
General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have?
$100k/incident-$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed?
A. You must pass a written exam.
B. You must be employed by a registered firm.
Which of the following may the Fire Commissioner NOT adopt to create the rules?
Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply?
A company that sells alarm systems at the customer premises, but does not install or
maintain the equipment
A 'fire detection device' is any device capable, through audible or visible means,
of warning that fire or combustion has occurred or is occurring. T/F?
False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician?
A Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results?
No more than 30 days after the exam, the results shall be mailed
If a certificate or pocket card is defaced or damaged it is
Invalid
How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for?
2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is
about to expire?
30 days prior to expiration
, How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal?
A. Pay the renewal fee before the expiration date
How does a person obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for less than
90 days?
Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee not to exceed one fourth (25%) the original fee paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license that has been expired for between 90
days & 2 years?
Pay the renewal fee PLUS a fee that does not exceed the original fee (100%) paid to
obtain the license
How do you obtain renewal of a license expired for more than 2 years?
You do not. You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems?
No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens?
You are granted 30 days to complete the application
Let's say you are no longer employed by a registered firm. You can renew the
license as long as you do not engage in "license activity" until you are employed
by a registered firm. T/F?
True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F?
True
On an inspection you notice that non-laboratory certified equipment was used.
After research, you determine that it was compliant at the time of installation. You
are required to upgrade the equipment. T/F?
False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an
employee who is exempt from the rules?
Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what
disciplinary action ?
A. Suspend licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Refuse to issue licenses
If a license is revoked, how long must a person wait to re-apply?
1 year
What type of criminal offense is committed when an individual plans, installs,
runs a separate branch or runs a firm without being licensed?
Class B Misdemeanor
What is Monitoring equipment?
Equipment used to transmit and receive alarm signals to and from a monitoring firm
What does NICET stand for?
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
What is an example of an Approved Testing Laboratory?
UL
What is an Approved Testing Organization?
