AERIAL CDC EXAM 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
AVIATION REVIEW SET TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ TRUE statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus
Answer: A clean apparatus is good for public relations.
◉ An aerial apparatus should be started with all electrical switches
in the OFF position in order to?
Answer: Start the engine WITHOUT a load.
◉ When performing a walk around inspection, the driver/operator
Answer: Starts at the drivers door and inspects components in a
counter clockwise rotation(systematic)
◉ Three main components of a hydraulic system are?
Answer: HYDRAULIC fluid, pump, and reservoir
◉ Which type of pre- pipe waterway system can be found in most in
the aerial ladders?
Answer: Telescoping waterway.
,◉ Which hydraulic device is used to keep the aerial apparatus from
leaning or tipping over when the aerial devices is elevated?
Answer: Stabilizing cylinders
◉ To provide electric power to portable equipment, aerial apparatus
driver/operators should use?
Answer: Electrical power cords
◉ Identify TWO systems specifically designed to ensure the safety of
the responders at the tip of the aerial device.
Answer: Breathing air system and communication system.
◉ When inspecting equipment attached to the end of the aerial
device fly section:
Answer: Check for the presence, damage, and security of items such
as axes and pike poles.
◉ In many cases, the driver/operator will be able to perform the
operational inspection:
Answer: On the front apron of the fire station.
◉ If the aerial device is equipped with Manuel lock pins:
,Answer: Check that they are present and sufficiently secured
◉ Select TWO true statements about the visual inspection of the
lower control pedestal.
Answer:
◉ After completing the engine speed check and vacuum test, you'll
need to:
Answer: Prepare the aerial apparatus for the remaining tests.
◉ During the pumping test, record the following readings at 5-
minute intervals for up to 20 minutes (3)
Answer: Pump discharge pressure, nozzle pressure or flow, and
engine RPM.
◉ Service tests are conducted:
Answer: By technicians assisted by the driver operator.
◉ The gauge test checks the discharges pressure gauges and:
Answer: Flowmeter
◉ Select THREE pre-service tests.
Answer: Certification test, off road test, static test???
, ◉ Pre-service tests are usually performed:
Answer: At the manufacture's facility.
◉ Periodic aerial apparatus maintenance records should include:
Answer: Instrument and gauges
◉ Select the TRUE statement about record keeping.
Answer: Fire departments should maintain an effective filing
systems for reports.
◉ Module 3:
Answer: Safe Driving
◉ When driving or "cruising" in an aerial apparatus, you should:
Answer: Be careful not to over-throttle, " which may result in
lugging.
◉ Identify the action you would perform when entering, exiting, or
changing lanes on a limited access highway.
Answer: Check your side and rear view mirrors
AVIATION REVIEW SET TESTED QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ TRUE statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus
Answer: A clean apparatus is good for public relations.
◉ An aerial apparatus should be started with all electrical switches
in the OFF position in order to?
Answer: Start the engine WITHOUT a load.
◉ When performing a walk around inspection, the driver/operator
Answer: Starts at the drivers door and inspects components in a
counter clockwise rotation(systematic)
◉ Three main components of a hydraulic system are?
Answer: HYDRAULIC fluid, pump, and reservoir
◉ Which type of pre- pipe waterway system can be found in most in
the aerial ladders?
Answer: Telescoping waterway.
,◉ Which hydraulic device is used to keep the aerial apparatus from
leaning or tipping over when the aerial devices is elevated?
Answer: Stabilizing cylinders
◉ To provide electric power to portable equipment, aerial apparatus
driver/operators should use?
Answer: Electrical power cords
◉ Identify TWO systems specifically designed to ensure the safety of
the responders at the tip of the aerial device.
Answer: Breathing air system and communication system.
◉ When inspecting equipment attached to the end of the aerial
device fly section:
Answer: Check for the presence, damage, and security of items such
as axes and pike poles.
◉ In many cases, the driver/operator will be able to perform the
operational inspection:
Answer: On the front apron of the fire station.
◉ If the aerial device is equipped with Manuel lock pins:
,Answer: Check that they are present and sufficiently secured
◉ Select TWO true statements about the visual inspection of the
lower control pedestal.
Answer:
◉ After completing the engine speed check and vacuum test, you'll
need to:
Answer: Prepare the aerial apparatus for the remaining tests.
◉ During the pumping test, record the following readings at 5-
minute intervals for up to 20 minutes (3)
Answer: Pump discharge pressure, nozzle pressure or flow, and
engine RPM.
◉ Service tests are conducted:
Answer: By technicians assisted by the driver operator.
◉ The gauge test checks the discharges pressure gauges and:
Answer: Flowmeter
◉ Select THREE pre-service tests.
Answer: Certification test, off road test, static test???
, ◉ Pre-service tests are usually performed:
Answer: At the manufacture's facility.
◉ Periodic aerial apparatus maintenance records should include:
Answer: Instrument and gauges
◉ Select the TRUE statement about record keeping.
Answer: Fire departments should maintain an effective filing
systems for reports.
◉ Module 3:
Answer: Safe Driving
◉ When driving or "cruising" in an aerial apparatus, you should:
Answer: Be careful not to over-throttle, " which may result in
lugging.
◉ Identify the action you would perform when entering, exiting, or
changing lanes on a limited access highway.
Answer: Check your side and rear view mirrors
