SPECIAL EFFECTS OPERATOR EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
NFPA 1123 & 1126 - ANS Standard for the use of pyrotechnic before a proximate audience
NFPA 1124 - ANS Information on fireworks manufacturing, transportation, and storage of
fireworks
NFPA 495 - ANS Information on manufacture, transportation, storage, and use of explosives.
NFPA 1403 - ANS Information on training uses for pyrotechnics
NFPA 30 - ANS Information on flammable and combustible liquids
NFPA 58 - ANS Information on Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
NFPA 1122 - ANS Information on model rockets
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, Title Code 49 Federal Regulations - ANS Information on transportation of fireworks
License Renewal - ANS Occurs every year at a fee of $25
The unit measurement for electrical current in a electrical device is - ANS Amperage
Touching the electrical leads of pyrotechnic device with 10,000 ohms - ANS Will burn your
skin.
Aerial Shell - ANS usually cylindrical or spherical cartridge containing pyrotechnic material, a
long fuse or electric match wires, and a black powder lift charge. Commonly 3 to 6 inch outside
diameter and fired from mortars.
Airburst - ANS A pyrotechnic device that is suspended in the air to simulate outdoor aerial
fireworks shells without producing hazardous debris.
AHJ Authority having Jurisdiction - Maybe federal, state, local, or other regional department or
individual such as fire chief. - ANS
Assistant - ANS A person who works under the supervision of the pyrotechnic operator. Has
to be at least 18 years of age.
Binary System - ANS A two component pyrotechnic system. These items are shipped as
separate ingredients an oxidizer and a fuel.
Black Powder - ANS A low explosive consisting of an intimate mixture of potassium or sodium
nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.
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