DRIVER/OPERATOR STATE TEST REVIEW
The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: -
Answers -Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: -
Answers -20/40
Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or
greater - Answers -Fire Department pumper
A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device -
Answers -Aerial Apparatus
An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons - Answers -Mobile water supply
apparatus
The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the
apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: - Answers -angle of approach
A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is
considered a: - Answers -tanker/tender
The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a
pump with a capacity of less than 500 gpm is known as: - Answers -minipumper
Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank
capacities greater than: - Answers -1,500 gallons
Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: - Answers -lightweight, highly
maneuverable vehicles that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus
The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: - Answers
-use short sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and
extinguishing fire along the way
A major component of the fire attack pumper is: - Answers -water
When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive
line must be arranged so that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is
moving at a speed of ______ mph or less - Answers -2
Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? - Answers -Seagrave
Substances that dissolve in water are known as: - Answers -Aqueous
,What two chemicals make water hard? - Answers -Calcium and magnesium
How many parts are there to municipal water system? - Answers -Three
Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - Answers -
maintenance
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. - Answers -daily/weekly.
The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA
1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications are the: - Answers -road and
hydrostatic tests
Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct?
- Answers -An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn
from the battery and being supplied to the battery.
Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - Answers -
the battery
Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - Answers -
lubrication
When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be
___________ psi. - Answers -150
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. -
Answers -daily
One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - Answers -walk-
around method
The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - Answers -recommend
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - Answers -supply of oil being delivered
To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. -
Answers -repair
When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - Answers -fully loaded as it
would be once in service
,An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:
A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged
B. Amount of current flowing into the battery.
C. Amount of current being taken from the battery.
D. Both B and C are correct - Answers -D. Both B and C are correct
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - Answers -removal of lubrication from the
chassis
Which method should be used when washing a newer apparatus? - Answers -Washing
with automotive shampoo and clear water
A new fire apparatus should be washed with: - Answers -automotive shampoo after
rinsing with cold water
A fire apparatus should be dried: - Answers -with a clean chamois
The walk around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: - Answers -
drivers door
The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath
the vehicle for spots that indicate: - Answers -leaking vehicle fluids
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - Answers -street side.
During a left and right rear side inspection, it is important to be sure that dual tires: -
Answers -do not come in contact with each other
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is possible
that: - Answers -the gauge is defective
Steering wheel play should usually be no more than approximate __________ degrees
in either direction. - Answers -10 degrees
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. - Answers -60
seconds
Apparatus with air brakes should be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
which prevents the operation of air horns when the pressure in the air reservoir drops
below __________. - Answers -80 psi.
, During a test of the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop within
about: - Answers -20 feet
If the oil pressure gauge does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure within
__________ of starting the apparatus, the engine must be stopped immediately. -
Answers -5-10 seconds
Once an automatic transmission apparatus is ready to move, depress the __________
and move it to the appropriate gear selection. - Answers -interlock on the shifter/place
transmission in drive
It is important to know that the __________ influences automatic shifting on automatic
transmission apparatus. - Answers -pressure placed upon the accelerator
When driving an apparatus, remain in the highest gear that allows the apparatus to
__________ and still have some power in reserve for acceleration. - Answers -keep up
with traffic
The apparatus engine temp should be allowed to stabilize by idling it for _________
minutes before shutdown. - Answers -3-5 minutes.
A braking system that has a snow and mud switch is known as an: - Answers -antilock
braking system with automatic traction control
TO prevent water hammer, it is important to close nozzles hydrants valves and hose
clamps: - Answers -slowly
The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam
solution is: - Answers -foam proportioner
To aerate means to mix with: - Answers -air
Which one of the following is not required by NFPA 1901 to be provided by the
manufacturer to the fire department upon delivery of a new piece of fire apparatus? -
Answers -Bid package
All of the following are documented on apparatus inspection form except: - Answers -
Weather conditions when the inspection was performed
___________ should be checked by mechanic mechanic on a periodic basis? -
Answers -Differential fluid
At what pressure will the audible alarm sound on the air brake system? - Answers -60
psi
The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: -
Answers -Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: -
Answers -20/40
Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or
greater - Answers -Fire Department pumper
A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device -
Answers -Aerial Apparatus
An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons - Answers -Mobile water supply
apparatus
The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the
apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: - Answers -angle of approach
A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is
considered a: - Answers -tanker/tender
The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a
pump with a capacity of less than 500 gpm is known as: - Answers -minipumper
Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank
capacities greater than: - Answers -1,500 gallons
Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: - Answers -lightweight, highly
maneuverable vehicles that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus
The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: - Answers
-use short sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and
extinguishing fire along the way
A major component of the fire attack pumper is: - Answers -water
When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive
line must be arranged so that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is
moving at a speed of ______ mph or less - Answers -2
Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? - Answers -Seagrave
Substances that dissolve in water are known as: - Answers -Aqueous
,What two chemicals make water hard? - Answers -Calcium and magnesium
How many parts are there to municipal water system? - Answers -Three
Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - Answers -
maintenance
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. - Answers -daily/weekly.
The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA
1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications are the: - Answers -road and
hydrostatic tests
Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct?
- Answers -An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn
from the battery and being supplied to the battery.
Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - Answers -
the battery
Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - Answers -
lubrication
When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be
___________ psi. - Answers -150
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. -
Answers -daily
One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - Answers -walk-
around method
The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - Answers -recommend
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - Answers -supply of oil being delivered
To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. -
Answers -repair
When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - Answers -fully loaded as it
would be once in service
,An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the:
A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged
B. Amount of current flowing into the battery.
C. Amount of current being taken from the battery.
D. Both B and C are correct - Answers -D. Both B and C are correct
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - Answers -removal of lubrication from the
chassis
Which method should be used when washing a newer apparatus? - Answers -Washing
with automotive shampoo and clear water
A new fire apparatus should be washed with: - Answers -automotive shampoo after
rinsing with cold water
A fire apparatus should be dried: - Answers -with a clean chamois
The walk around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: - Answers -
drivers door
The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath
the vehicle for spots that indicate: - Answers -leaking vehicle fluids
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - Answers -street side.
During a left and right rear side inspection, it is important to be sure that dual tires: -
Answers -do not come in contact with each other
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is possible
that: - Answers -the gauge is defective
Steering wheel play should usually be no more than approximate __________ degrees
in either direction. - Answers -10 degrees
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. - Answers -60
seconds
Apparatus with air brakes should be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
which prevents the operation of air horns when the pressure in the air reservoir drops
below __________. - Answers -80 psi.
, During a test of the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop within
about: - Answers -20 feet
If the oil pressure gauge does not indicate any reasonable amount of oil pressure within
__________ of starting the apparatus, the engine must be stopped immediately. -
Answers -5-10 seconds
Once an automatic transmission apparatus is ready to move, depress the __________
and move it to the appropriate gear selection. - Answers -interlock on the shifter/place
transmission in drive
It is important to know that the __________ influences automatic shifting on automatic
transmission apparatus. - Answers -pressure placed upon the accelerator
When driving an apparatus, remain in the highest gear that allows the apparatus to
__________ and still have some power in reserve for acceleration. - Answers -keep up
with traffic
The apparatus engine temp should be allowed to stabilize by idling it for _________
minutes before shutdown. - Answers -3-5 minutes.
A braking system that has a snow and mud switch is known as an: - Answers -antilock
braking system with automatic traction control
TO prevent water hammer, it is important to close nozzles hydrants valves and hose
clamps: - Answers -slowly
The device that introduces foam concentrate into the water stream to make the foam
solution is: - Answers -foam proportioner
To aerate means to mix with: - Answers -air
Which one of the following is not required by NFPA 1901 to be provided by the
manufacturer to the fire department upon delivery of a new piece of fire apparatus? -
Answers -Bid package
All of the following are documented on apparatus inspection form except: - Answers -
Weather conditions when the inspection was performed
___________ should be checked by mechanic mechanic on a periodic basis? -
Answers -Differential fluid
At what pressure will the audible alarm sound on the air brake system? - Answers -60
psi
