D/O Chapter 15
Question 1.
What is the traditional, most obvious use for an aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
Rescue of trapped persons
Question 2.
What type of aerial apparatus does NOT have a basket or platform?
ANSWER
Straight ladder
Question 3.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum trip load capacity of a straight ladder?
ANSWER
250 pounds (113 kg)
Question 4.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum tip load capacity of an elevated platform?
ANSWER
750 pounds (340 kg)
Question 5.
What type of aerial apparatus has a telescoping boom that does not articulate and is equipped with a bucket, basket, or platform from
which fire fighters can operate?
ANSWER
Aerial platform
Question 6.
What type of aerial apparatus consists of a boom with a hinge or knuckle joint in its midsection?
ANSWER
Articulating platform
Question 7.
What is the most common construction technique for aerial devices?
ANSWER
Truss
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, Question 8.
The specific maintenance requirements for aerial apparatus are specified by the manufacturer as well as:
ANSWER
NFPA 1911
Question 9.
How often should an aerial apparatus undergo nondestructive testing of its complete system?
ANSWER
Every 5 years
Question 10.
What type of system is used to stabilize and maneuver modern aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
Electric over hydraulic
Question 11.
When should hydraulic levels be checked on an aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
When the aerial is stowed and fluid is cool
Question 12.
What is the most common type of stabilizer used on aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
H-type
Question 13.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is first extended horizontally to achieve a maximum width for the footprint, then extended
down vertically to take the chassis load off the suspension?
ANSWER
H-type
Question 14.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is extended out and down from the chassis in a single action?
ANSWER
A-type
Question 15.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer extends out following an arc?
ANSWER
Fold-down
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Question 1.
What is the traditional, most obvious use for an aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
Rescue of trapped persons
Question 2.
What type of aerial apparatus does NOT have a basket or platform?
ANSWER
Straight ladder
Question 3.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum trip load capacity of a straight ladder?
ANSWER
250 pounds (113 kg)
Question 4.
According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum tip load capacity of an elevated platform?
ANSWER
750 pounds (340 kg)
Question 5.
What type of aerial apparatus has a telescoping boom that does not articulate and is equipped with a bucket, basket, or platform from
which fire fighters can operate?
ANSWER
Aerial platform
Question 6.
What type of aerial apparatus consists of a boom with a hinge or knuckle joint in its midsection?
ANSWER
Articulating platform
Question 7.
What is the most common construction technique for aerial devices?
ANSWER
Truss
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, Question 8.
The specific maintenance requirements for aerial apparatus are specified by the manufacturer as well as:
ANSWER
NFPA 1911
Question 9.
How often should an aerial apparatus undergo nondestructive testing of its complete system?
ANSWER
Every 5 years
Question 10.
What type of system is used to stabilize and maneuver modern aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
Electric over hydraulic
Question 11.
When should hydraulic levels be checked on an aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
When the aerial is stowed and fluid is cool
Question 12.
What is the most common type of stabilizer used on aerial apparatus?
ANSWER
H-type
Question 13.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is first extended horizontally to achieve a maximum width for the footprint, then extended
down vertically to take the chassis load off the suspension?
ANSWER
H-type
Question 14.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer is extended out and down from the chassis in a single action?
ANSWER
A-type
Question 15.
Which type of aerial apparatus stabilizer extends out following an arc?
ANSWER
Fold-down
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