CSLB C-16 Fire Protection (Trade Exam) exam topics — the 5 content areas by weight
The CSLB C-16 Fire Protection (Trade Exam) exam is built from 5 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Planning and Estimating
25%Installation of Underground Fire Main Systems
9%Installation of Fire Protection Systems
36%Maintenance and Repair of Fire Protection Systems
9%Safety
21%Ready to test yourself?
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