ARFF CDC Quiz Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Identify TWO TRUE statements regarding military jet fuel. - Answer: Exercise ingested or absorbed.
Hypergolic fuels present a hazard if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed. Civilian aviation fuel has a flash point
significantly lower than
Identify THREE advantages of balanced pressure foam proportioning systems. - Answer: Various
percentages of foam solution can be discharged from multiple discharge outlets. There is no water
intake pressure limitation. Water and foam can simultaneousily be discharged from separate outlets.
Identify TWO TRUE statements about the confined space turnaround exercise. - Answer: A spotter is
required. There are an unlimited amount of direction changes allowed.
Identify THREE items commonly checked during the walk-around inspection of an apparatus. - Answer:
fuel tanks
wheels and tires
mounted equipment
The operation of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is inspected during the: - Answer: in-cab
inspection.
As part of the weekly inspection, the foam transfer pump should be operated for seconds to check for
proper operation. - Answer: 10
The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a refractometer is the: - Answer: foam
solution-concentration test.
To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the: - Answer: restriction indicator
The hand line nozzle test: - Answer: analyzes effective foam patterns produced from each nozzle setting.
, Identify THREE items that are covered under a periodic inspection of a fire apparatus. - Answer: flushing
pump and tank. cooling system hoses. power saws.
If you are doing a maintenance check on items such as pump valves, fluid levels, gauges, and batteries,
you would document your findings on the: - Answer: daily fire apparatus record.
All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE EXCEPT: - Answer: there is a new
technology that maintains a constant apparatus weight with either a full or empty water/foam tank.
Identify THREE conditions that could cause you to lose control of your ARFF apparatus - Answer: liquid
surge within the water tank. traveling at 50 mph around a turn. wet, icy roadways
A liquid surge effect is defined as: - Answer: the movement of liquid in an ARFF apparatus due to
changes in speed or direction.
All of the following statements about an ILS are TRUE EXCEPT: - Answer: ARFF apparatus are allowed to
park in an ILS area when the ILS system is being used
On an airfield, when approaching the hold position marking from the dashed line side you should: -
Answer: proceed without stopping.
The airfield traffic pattern associated with an airplane taking off is referred to as the: - Answer: upwind
leg.
Lower gear to maintain speed - Answer: Upgrade
Approach from an angle - Answer: Side grade
Engage the ARFF apparatus's all wheel drive before entering the area - Answer: Loose sand
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Identify TWO TRUE statements regarding military jet fuel. - Answer: Exercise ingested or absorbed.
Hypergolic fuels present a hazard if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed. Civilian aviation fuel has a flash point
significantly lower than
Identify THREE advantages of balanced pressure foam proportioning systems. - Answer: Various
percentages of foam solution can be discharged from multiple discharge outlets. There is no water
intake pressure limitation. Water and foam can simultaneousily be discharged from separate outlets.
Identify TWO TRUE statements about the confined space turnaround exercise. - Answer: A spotter is
required. There are an unlimited amount of direction changes allowed.
Identify THREE items commonly checked during the walk-around inspection of an apparatus. - Answer:
fuel tanks
wheels and tires
mounted equipment
The operation of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is inspected during the: - Answer: in-cab
inspection.
As part of the weekly inspection, the foam transfer pump should be operated for seconds to check for
proper operation. - Answer: 10
The foam equipment test performed on ARFF apparatus that uses a refractometer is the: - Answer: foam
solution-concentration test.
To determine if the air filter needs to be changed, check the: - Answer: restriction indicator
The hand line nozzle test: - Answer: analyzes effective foam patterns produced from each nozzle setting.
, Identify THREE items that are covered under a periodic inspection of a fire apparatus. - Answer: flushing
pump and tank. cooling system hoses. power saws.
If you are doing a maintenance check on items such as pump valves, fluid levels, gauges, and batteries,
you would document your findings on the: - Answer: daily fire apparatus record.
All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE EXCEPT: - Answer: there is a new
technology that maintains a constant apparatus weight with either a full or empty water/foam tank.
Identify THREE conditions that could cause you to lose control of your ARFF apparatus - Answer: liquid
surge within the water tank. traveling at 50 mph around a turn. wet, icy roadways
A liquid surge effect is defined as: - Answer: the movement of liquid in an ARFF apparatus due to
changes in speed or direction.
All of the following statements about an ILS are TRUE EXCEPT: - Answer: ARFF apparatus are allowed to
park in an ILS area when the ILS system is being used
On an airfield, when approaching the hold position marking from the dashed line side you should: -
Answer: proceed without stopping.
The airfield traffic pattern associated with an airplane taking off is referred to as the: - Answer: upwind
leg.
Lower gear to maintain speed - Answer: Upgrade
Approach from an angle - Answer: Side grade
Engage the ARFF apparatus's all wheel drive before entering the area - Answer: Loose sand
