Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Complete Study Guide for Certification and Exam Prep Questions and Answers Latest Updated

Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Complete
Study Guide for Certification and Exam Prep
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
Question 1
What type of valve determines if a pump will be operated in pressure or volume
mode?
Correct Answer
Transfer valve



Question 2
The fire apparatus should not be driven faster than existing conditions permit or at a
speed greater than can be maintained with safety. Know this material
Correct Answer



Question 3
Master stream nozzle
Correct Answer
A nozzle with a rated discharge of 350 gpm (1325 L/min) or greater.



Question 4
According to NFPA 1451, how often should the effectiveness of a training program be
evaluated?
Correct Answer
Once every three years




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,Question 5
Which surface hazard may be present where you need to position at the training
center?
Correct Answer
Storm water manhole



Question 6
Major traffic incident
Correct Answer
A traffic incident that involves a fatal crash, a multiple-vehicle incident, a hazardous
materials incident on the highway, or other disaster. Period exceeding 2 hours



Question 7
Pressure governor
Correct Answer
A device that controls the engine speed, which relates directly to the net pump
pressure.



Question 8
What is a Piston intake valve?
Correct Answer
A large appliance that connects directly to the pumps intake and controls the
amount of water that flows a pressurized water source into the pump.



Question 9
What is the most common type of stabilizer?
Correct Answer
H-type




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,Question 10
An act that requires multiple fire fighters to move a victim onto and off of an aerial
device when the victim is unable to do so alone.
Correct Answer
Physical rescue



Question 11
In a forward lay, the hose is deployed:
Correct Answer
from the water source to the incident scene no faster than 15 mph



Question 12
Vehicle data recorder (VDR)
Correct Answer
An apparatus-mounted recording system that notes what the fire apparatus was
actually doing prior to a collision.



Question 13
Centrifugal pump
Correct Answer
a pump in which the pressure is developed principally by the action of centrifugal
force. Can only pump water, not air. Requires priming.



Question 14
impeller
Correct Answer
A metal rotating component that transfers energy from the fire apparatus' motor to
discharge the incoming water from a pump.




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, Question 15
What are the six principals of fluid pressure?
Correct Answer
1: fluid pressure is exerted perpendicular to any surface on which it acts
2: pressure in a fluid acts equally in all directions
3: pressure applied to a confined liquid from without is transmitted equally in all
directions
4: pressure of a liquid in an open vessel is proportional to the depth of the liquid;
pressure increases and depth increases
5: the pressure of the liquid in an open container is proportional to the density of
the liquid
6: liquid pressure at the bottom of a container is unaffected by the size and the
shape of the container; only the distance between the top and bottom matter



Question 16
As the driver/operator, you will be responsible for ____________ (5)
Correct Answer
1. Preparation of apparatus and equipment
2. Driving in an emergency response mode
3. Placing apparatus at scene to ensure firefighter safety and maximum
effectiveness of equipment
4. Safely operating equipment to support operations
5. Securing equipment and returning safely to station



Question 17
How much clearance does NFPA 291 require the center of a hose outlet on a fire
hydrant be from the finish grade surface?
Correct Answer
A minimum of 8 inches



Question 18
centrifugal force
Correct Answer
The outward force that is exerted away from the center of rotation or the tendency
for objects to be pulled outward when rotating around a center




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