FSVO CORRECT FINAL EXAMS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Which is a result of over-throttling? - ✔✔A. White smoke from the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
D. Increases torque
✔✔A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state, local, or
departmental driving regulations is: - ✔✔subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
✔✔Because of the size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance needed when
backing, you should: - ✔✔assign a spotter.
✔✔The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient
level in order for the vehicle to operate within seconds of starting. - ✔✔60
✔✔On which port would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris? - ✔✔A. 1-3/4"
preconnect.
B.Master stream device
C. intakes
D. Booster reel
✔✔At an intersection, if you cannot account for all lanes of traffic, then you should: -
✔✔stop, check the lanes of traffic, then proceed.
✔✔The purpose of the confined space turnaround is to simulate: - ✔✔reversing the
direction of travel of a vehicle in a narrow street.
✔✔narrow street. One of the functions of apparatus maintenance records is to: -
✔✔document recurrent repairs.
, ✔✔Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of maintenance. - ✔✔daily
✔✔Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible
and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of maintenance. -
✔✔daily/weekly
✔✔The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes
until it comes to a complete stop is known as: - ✔✔A. braking distance.
B. total reaction distance.
C. visual lead distance.
D. brake performance distance.
✔✔When positioning apparatus at an incident, the most desirable position is usually: -
✔✔upwind and uphill.
✔✔In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, the driver/operator should: -
✔✔park the apparatus on the same side of the tracks as the incident.
✔✔The weight carried on most fire apparatus can contribute to: - ✔✔skidding
✔✔tire failure. You encounter a school bus with flashing signal lights while responding
to a call. You must stop and proceed: - ✔✔lights only after a proper signal is given by
the bus driver.
✔✔A nonemergency response during normal operations would be: - ✔✔no lights or
sirens.
✔✔Which method below should be used when washing a fire apparatus? - ✔✔A. Dry
rubbing
B. After washing with dishwashing detergent, allow to air dry
C. Washing with automotive shampoo and clean water
D. Washing with soap and hot water
✔✔The purpose of the Serpentine Course is to simulate: - ✔✔maneuvering around
parked and stopped vehicles.
✔✔Level II staging may be: - ✔✔A. initiated by the driver/operator. B. used for the initial
response to an incident involving only one responding company C. used when a large
number of emergency vehicles, including mutual aid, are responding to the same
incident. D. used on any emergency response where two or more companies are
dispatched.
✔✔Unless specifically exempt, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally subject
to any/all: - ✔✔statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Which is a result of over-throttling? - ✔✔A. White smoke from the exhaust
B. Overheating of engine coolant
C. Loss of power
D. Increases torque
✔✔A driver/operator of an emergency vehicle who does not obey state, local, or
departmental driving regulations is: - ✔✔subject to criminal and civil prosecution.
✔✔Because of the size of an apparatus, as well as the clearance needed when
backing, you should: - ✔✔assign a spotter.
✔✔The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient
level in order for the vehicle to operate within seconds of starting. - ✔✔60
✔✔On which port would you inspect the screens for rocks or debris? - ✔✔A. 1-3/4"
preconnect.
B.Master stream device
C. intakes
D. Booster reel
✔✔At an intersection, if you cannot account for all lanes of traffic, then you should: -
✔✔stop, check the lanes of traffic, then proceed.
✔✔The purpose of the confined space turnaround is to simulate: - ✔✔reversing the
direction of travel of a vehicle in a narrow street.
✔✔narrow street. One of the functions of apparatus maintenance records is to: -
✔✔document recurrent repairs.
, ✔✔Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of maintenance. - ✔✔daily
✔✔Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible
and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of maintenance. -
✔✔daily/weekly
✔✔The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes
until it comes to a complete stop is known as: - ✔✔A. braking distance.
B. total reaction distance.
C. visual lead distance.
D. brake performance distance.
✔✔When positioning apparatus at an incident, the most desirable position is usually: -
✔✔upwind and uphill.
✔✔In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, the driver/operator should: -
✔✔park the apparatus on the same side of the tracks as the incident.
✔✔The weight carried on most fire apparatus can contribute to: - ✔✔skidding
✔✔tire failure. You encounter a school bus with flashing signal lights while responding
to a call. You must stop and proceed: - ✔✔lights only after a proper signal is given by
the bus driver.
✔✔A nonemergency response during normal operations would be: - ✔✔no lights or
sirens.
✔✔Which method below should be used when washing a fire apparatus? - ✔✔A. Dry
rubbing
B. After washing with dishwashing detergent, allow to air dry
C. Washing with automotive shampoo and clean water
D. Washing with soap and hot water
✔✔The purpose of the Serpentine Course is to simulate: - ✔✔maneuvering around
parked and stopped vehicles.
✔✔Level II staging may be: - ✔✔A. initiated by the driver/operator. B. used for the initial
response to an incident involving only one responding company C. used when a large
number of emergency vehicles, including mutual aid, are responding to the same
incident. D. used on any emergency response where two or more companies are
dispatched.
✔✔Unless specifically exempt, the fire apparatus driver/operators are generally subject
to any/all: - ✔✔statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances
