TFM 11 Possible 2022 Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? -Answer- 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? -Answer- National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? -Answer- NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? -Answer- Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device? -Answer- 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? -Answer- They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in
addition to the registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? -Answer- General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? -Answer- $100k/incident-
$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? -Answer- 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? -
Answer- Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? -Answer- 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? -Answer- False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician? -Answer- A
Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? -
Answer- 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 -Answer- Invalid
, How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? -Answer- 2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to
expire? -Answer- 30 days prior to expiration
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 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? -Answer- You
do not. You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? -Answer- No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? -Answer-
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? -Answer- True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? -Answer-
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? -Answer- False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee
who is exempt from the rules? -Answer- Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary
action ? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 1 year
What is the purpose of the 'Texas Fire Rules'? -Answer- 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? -Answer- National Fire Protection Association
Name a Recognized National Standards Organization? -Answer- NPFA
What is a "Fire Alarm Device"? -Answer- Any device capable of warning, audibly or
visually, that a fire has occurred
What is a Fire Detection Device? -Answer- 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? -Answer- They can impose qualification and financial responsibilities, in
addition to the registration certificate
What type Insurance policy is a firm required to have? -Answer- General Liability
What amounts of insurance is a firm required to have? -Answer- $100k/incident-
$300k/annual
What two things are required to become licensed? -Answer- 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? -
Answer- Standards published by a registered firm
In which situation below do the Texas Fire Rules apply? -Answer- 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? -Answer- False
In which situation does the Texas Fire Rules apply to a Certified Electrician? -Answer- A
Certified Electrician installs a smoke detector
How long does the State Fire Marshall have to inform examinees of their results? -
Answer- 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 -Answer- Invalid
, How many years is a Certificate of License renewal valid for? -Answer- 2
At what point must the Fire Marshall notify a license holder that their license is about to
expire? -Answer- 30 days prior to expiration
How does a person with an UNEXPIRED license obtain renewal? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 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? -Answer- You
do not. You take the test again
Can a firefighter Sell and Install Fire systems? -Answer- No, unless he is licensed
If you submit your renewal application and it is not complete, what happens? -Answer-
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? -Answer- True
You must you be employed by a licensed firm to have a license ISSUED. T/F? -Answer-
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? -Answer- False
Which of the following is a firm NOT required to do to train and supervise an employee
who is exempt from the rules? -Answer- Ensure that the employee is registered
If State Fire Marshal determines violations in a hearing, they may take what disciplinary
action ? -Answer- 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? -Answer- 1 year
