AOA STUDY GUIDE TEST #1 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ( MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100%
CORRECT!!
The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to: Correct Answers
Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
According to NFPA 1901, fire department pumpers should have a
minimum pump capacity of: Correct Answers 750 gpm
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus? Correct Answers
Transport water to areas where a water system is non-existent or
inadequate
When a mobile water supply apparatus uses a quick dump valve to off-
load its water supply into folding portable water tanks, the water water
tender is being used: Correct Answers In a mobile shuttle operation
Which consideration would most likely be taken into account when
positioning an aerial apparatus? Correct Answers Reach of the aerial
device
Why should a driver/operator use an inspection list? Correct Answers
Ensures the driver/operator conducts a uniform and complete inspection
What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is
found broken, defective, or in need of repair? Correct Answers Follow
, the established policy of the AHJ for documentig, reporting and
following up on status of repair
What can cause a corrosive effect on steel body components? Correct
Answers Road salt used during inclement weather
Engines produced after January 1, 2010 may be equipped with an
exhaust after-treatment system called: Correct Answers Selective
Catalyst Reductant (SCR)
Which regulation would most likely be exempt when emergency
vehicles have their audible and visual warning lights on? Correct
Answers Speed limit
This type of accident generally accounts for a significant percentage of
all damage repair costs for the department Correct Answers Backing
accidents
What is a guideline for keeping weight transfer to a minimum when
driving apparatus? Correct Answers Steering should be accomplished in
a smooth and fluid motion
How many spotters are recommended by IFSTA when backing
apparatus? Correct Answers 1 or more
DETAILED SOLUTIONS ( MULTIPLE CHOICES) |100%
CORRECT!!
The main purpose of a fire department pumper is to: Correct Answers
Provide adequate water pressure for effective fire streams
According to NFPA 1901, fire department pumpers should have a
minimum pump capacity of: Correct Answers 750 gpm
What is the function of mobile water supply apparatus? Correct Answers
Transport water to areas where a water system is non-existent or
inadequate
When a mobile water supply apparatus uses a quick dump valve to off-
load its water supply into folding portable water tanks, the water water
tender is being used: Correct Answers In a mobile shuttle operation
Which consideration would most likely be taken into account when
positioning an aerial apparatus? Correct Answers Reach of the aerial
device
Why should a driver/operator use an inspection list? Correct Answers
Ensures the driver/operator conducts a uniform and complete inspection
What should a driver/operator do when a piece of equipment onboard is
found broken, defective, or in need of repair? Correct Answers Follow
, the established policy of the AHJ for documentig, reporting and
following up on status of repair
What can cause a corrosive effect on steel body components? Correct
Answers Road salt used during inclement weather
Engines produced after January 1, 2010 may be equipped with an
exhaust after-treatment system called: Correct Answers Selective
Catalyst Reductant (SCR)
Which regulation would most likely be exempt when emergency
vehicles have their audible and visual warning lights on? Correct
Answers Speed limit
This type of accident generally accounts for a significant percentage of
all damage repair costs for the department Correct Answers Backing
accidents
What is a guideline for keeping weight transfer to a minimum when
driving apparatus? Correct Answers Steering should be accomplished in
a smooth and fluid motion
How many spotters are recommended by IFSTA when backing
apparatus? Correct Answers 1 or more
