ARFF IFSTA 6th Ed Ch 10 Exam
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
n order to perform safe and efficient operations within the limitations and safety factors of the ARFF
apparatus, the driver/operator should complete an in-depth study of:
Select one:
a.Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
b.the operator's manual.
c.the CDL test booklet.
d.NFPA® 403 standards. - Answer: b.the operator's manual.
Along with keeping the vehicle in top working order, routine inspections of the vehicle are MOST
important to:
Select one:
a.keep driver/operators skilled at operating the vehicle.
b.meet FAA and other federal regulations.
c.provide documentation to the U.S. Fire Administration.
d.give driver/operators something to do while on shift. - Answer: a.keep driver/operators skilled at
operating the vehicle.
Which of the following is designed to reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknife,
or spin during heavy braking?
Select one:
a.Hydraulic braking system
b.Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
c.Air-actuated braking system
d.Towed vehicle braking system - Answer: b.Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
,Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air
horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops
below:
Select one:
a.50 psi (350 kPa).
b.10 psi (70 kPa).
c.80 psi (560 kPa).
d.150 psi (1050 kPa). - Answer: c.80 psi (560 kPa)
When operating within the airport, it is crucial for the driver/operator to have advance knowledge of:
Select one:
a.the number of aircraft in the aircraft parking areas.
b.the predesigned emergency response routes.
c.the airport's flight schedules.
d.the height and weight limits of bridges surrounding the airport. - Answer: b.the predesigned
emergency response routes.
Which of the following are critical items of information that driver/operators should have that can affect
the response of large ARFF vehicles during off-airport operations?
Select one:
a.Street and road layouts, widths, and traffic/parking conditions
b.Location of taxiing aircraft
c.Location of air traffic ground controllers
d.Copies of flight manifests - Answer: a.Street and road layouts, widths, and traffic/parking conditions
What kind of document can the authority having jurisdiction design that will ensure that each
driver/operator conducts a uniform and complete inspection?
Select one:
a.An inspection checklist
b.An online reporting system
, c.An inspection report committee
d.A standardized filing system - Answer: a.An inspection checklist
Which NFPA® standard sets minimum qualifications for fire apparatus driver/operators, including ARFF
driver operators?
Select one:
a.1500
b.1002
c.1021
d.1001 - Answer: b.1002
What two types of inspections are conducted during the circle or walk-around method?
Select one:
a.The foam systems and dry chemical systems inspections
b.The pretrip and posttrip inspections
c.A condition and cleanliness inspection and a damage and defects inspection
d.The operational readiness inspection and the vehicle pretrip road worthiness inspection - Answer:
d.The operational readiness inspection and the vehicle pretrip road worthiness inspection
When conducting a solution refractivity test, how long should devices flow foam before sampling in
order to get good representative samples?
Select one:
a.5 minutes
b.1 minute
c.5 seconds
d.30 seconds - Answer: d.30 seconds
Approximately how long does it take a heavy vehicle on dry pavement with good brakes going 55 mpg
(90 km/h) to stop after the brakes are applied?
Select one:
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
n order to perform safe and efficient operations within the limitations and safety factors of the ARFF
apparatus, the driver/operator should complete an in-depth study of:
Select one:
a.Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
b.the operator's manual.
c.the CDL test booklet.
d.NFPA® 403 standards. - Answer: b.the operator's manual.
Along with keeping the vehicle in top working order, routine inspections of the vehicle are MOST
important to:
Select one:
a.keep driver/operators skilled at operating the vehicle.
b.meet FAA and other federal regulations.
c.provide documentation to the U.S. Fire Administration.
d.give driver/operators something to do while on shift. - Answer: a.keep driver/operators skilled at
operating the vehicle.
Which of the following is designed to reduce the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknife,
or spin during heavy braking?
Select one:
a.Hydraulic braking system
b.Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
c.Air-actuated braking system
d.Towed vehicle braking system - Answer: b.Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
,Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air
horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops
below:
Select one:
a.50 psi (350 kPa).
b.10 psi (70 kPa).
c.80 psi (560 kPa).
d.150 psi (1050 kPa). - Answer: c.80 psi (560 kPa)
When operating within the airport, it is crucial for the driver/operator to have advance knowledge of:
Select one:
a.the number of aircraft in the aircraft parking areas.
b.the predesigned emergency response routes.
c.the airport's flight schedules.
d.the height and weight limits of bridges surrounding the airport. - Answer: b.the predesigned
emergency response routes.
Which of the following are critical items of information that driver/operators should have that can affect
the response of large ARFF vehicles during off-airport operations?
Select one:
a.Street and road layouts, widths, and traffic/parking conditions
b.Location of taxiing aircraft
c.Location of air traffic ground controllers
d.Copies of flight manifests - Answer: a.Street and road layouts, widths, and traffic/parking conditions
What kind of document can the authority having jurisdiction design that will ensure that each
driver/operator conducts a uniform and complete inspection?
Select one:
a.An inspection checklist
b.An online reporting system
, c.An inspection report committee
d.A standardized filing system - Answer: a.An inspection checklist
Which NFPA® standard sets minimum qualifications for fire apparatus driver/operators, including ARFF
driver operators?
Select one:
a.1500
b.1002
c.1021
d.1001 - Answer: b.1002
What two types of inspections are conducted during the circle or walk-around method?
Select one:
a.The foam systems and dry chemical systems inspections
b.The pretrip and posttrip inspections
c.A condition and cleanliness inspection and a damage and defects inspection
d.The operational readiness inspection and the vehicle pretrip road worthiness inspection - Answer:
d.The operational readiness inspection and the vehicle pretrip road worthiness inspection
When conducting a solution refractivity test, how long should devices flow foam before sampling in
order to get good representative samples?
Select one:
a.5 minutes
b.1 minute
c.5 seconds
d.30 seconds - Answer: d.30 seconds
Approximately how long does it take a heavy vehicle on dry pavement with good brakes going 55 mpg
(90 km/h) to stop after the brakes are applied?
Select one:
