CFPS Study Guide 2026
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📋 CFPS Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CFPS Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CFPS Questions & Answers
1. What does the acronym PASS represent in the proper operation of a portable fire extinguisher?
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
2. In fire-resistance testing per ASTM E119, the 'restrained' condition for a floor-ceiling assembly refers to:
A restrained assembly has its thermal expansion resisted by the surrounding structure; this typically develops compressive arching forces that can significantly enhance fire-resistance compared to the unrestrained condition.
3. A fire safety specialist is evaluating a spray paint booth. The MOST appropriate ventilation rate to maintain flammable vapor concentration below hazardous levels is:
NFPA 33 requires spray booth ventilation to maintain flammable vapor concentrations below 25% of the Lower Flammable Limit (LFL) as a safety margin.
4. When should a CFPS holder submit their recertification application relative to their expiration date?
CFPS holders should submit recertification materials within the designated renewal window prior to their credential's expiration date to avoid a lapse.
5. Jacoby Jones recently passed his CFP® Examination and fulfilled all of the CFP Board certification criteria. Identify an approved display of his name on an updated business card.
CFP Board rules require the mark to appear as 'CFP®' — no periods between the letters and always followed by the registered trademark symbol. 'Certified Financial Planner®' is the full phrase owned by the CFP Board and cannot be used as a credential by individuals. 'CFP® Advisor' improperly appends a descriptor to the mark, and 'C.F.P.®' with periods is not the approved format.
6. A stairwell pressurization system must maintain a minimum pressure differential of how many inches of water column (iwc) across a closed stairwell door during a fire?
NFPA 92 requires stairwell pressurization systems to maintain a minimum pressure differential of 0.05 inches of water column across closed stairwell doors.