Texas D/O State Test Review 2025 With
Correct Answers
The angle from the point of ground contact of the front tire to any projection of the apparatus in front of the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach
h h h h h h h h h h
A fire apparatus with primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water is considered to be a/an -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer tanker/tender
h h
____________ is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
maintenance
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator fluid, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning signals
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
is normally considered to be part of ____________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
h h h h h h h h h h h h
A clean apparatus, along with clean functional parts, permits: - correct answer all of the above are correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
<ANSWER
(-heightened public relations h h
h -proper use and function
h h h
h -proper inspection and operation)
h h h
,All of the statements about an ammeter listed below are correct except: - correct answer an ammeter only
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
indicates the amount of current flowing into the batteryh h h h h h h h
Checking voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - correct answer the battery
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - correct answer lubercation
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
When performing a capacity test, the first desired pump pressure should be ________ psi. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
150
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of __________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
To select the proper lubricant, consideration must be given to the: - correct answer manufactures
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
recommendation
The manufacture's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
engine oil. - correct answer recommend h h h h h
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer supply of oil being delivered is adequate
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
To _________ mean to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer repair
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Which of the following IS NOT an electrical charging system? - correct answer flowmeter
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
An ammeter indicates the: - correct answer both B and C are correct < ANSWER
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
( B. amount of current flowing into the battery
h h h h h h h h
h C. Amount of current being taken from the battery)
h h h h h h h h
,Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a battery? - correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
answer A and B only are correct < ANSWER h h h h h h h h h
(A. loose tie-downs h h
h B. corrosion around the battery connections)
h h h h h
Batteries produce explosives_____________ gas when being charged. - correct answer hydrogen
h h h h h h h h h h
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full loaded operation may result in: - correct answer turbo
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
seizure
It is important to maintain _____________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
during emergency operations. - correct answer at least three-fourths of a tank
h h h h h h h h h h h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: - correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
answer 35 feet h h
If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a (an) ____________ test must be performed. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
engine overload h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in ___________ seconds. -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer 25 h h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to ____________ mph in 25 seconds. -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer 35 h h
The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than __________ inches
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
of vacuum should be lost. - correct answer 10
h h h h h h h h
Apparatus maintenance records serve many functions, such as: - correct answer both A and B are correct <
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ANSWER
, ( A. filing warranty claims with the manufacturer
h h h h h h h
h B. Documenting recurrent repairs )
h h h h
Maintenance records for all fire department apparatus should be maintained and documented by the: - h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer driver/operator h h
Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should: - correct answer assure that
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
everyone is seated and belted h h h h
When driving under winter conditions, the driver/operator should follow at a greater distance because the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
distance to stop on snow and ice increases __________ times. - correct answer 3 to 15
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Before turning corners or approaching curves, the driver/operator should: - correct answer shift a standard
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
transmission into a lower gear h h h h
The distance the vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes until it comes to a complete
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
stop is know as: - correct answer braking distance
h h h h h h h h
The most common cause(s) of a fire apparatus skidding is/are: - correct answer both A and C are correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
<ANSWER h
( A. driving too fast for road conditions
h h h h h h h h
h C. weight shifts of heavy apparatus)
h h h h h
Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on: - correct answer intersections
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
For safe operation and driving of fire apparatus, the driver: - correct answer all of the above are correct <
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ANSWER
(A. should not exceed 10 miles per hour when leaving the station
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h B. should not race the engine when not moving
h h h h h h h h
Correct Answers
The angle from the point of ground contact of the front tire to any projection of the apparatus in front of the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach
h h h h h h h h h h
A fire apparatus with primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water is considered to be a/an -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer tanker/tender
h h
____________ is defined as keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
maintenance
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator fluid, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning signals
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
is normally considered to be part of ____________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
h h h h h h h h h h h h
A clean apparatus, along with clean functional parts, permits: - correct answer all of the above are correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
<ANSWER
(-heightened public relations h h
h -proper use and function
h h h
h -proper inspection and operation)
h h h
,All of the statements about an ammeter listed below are correct except: - correct answer an ammeter only
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
indicates the amount of current flowing into the batteryh h h h h h h h
Checking voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - correct answer the battery
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - correct answer lubercation
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
When performing a capacity test, the first desired pump pressure should be ________ psi. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
150
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of __________ maintenance. - correct answer daily
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
To select the proper lubricant, consideration must be given to the: - correct answer manufactures
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
recommendation
The manufacture's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number for the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
engine oil. - correct answer recommend h h h h h
The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer supply of oil being delivered is adequate
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
To _________ mean to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer repair
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Which of the following IS NOT an electrical charging system? - correct answer flowmeter
h h h h h h h h h h h h h
An ammeter indicates the: - correct answer both B and C are correct < ANSWER
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
( B. amount of current flowing into the battery
h h h h h h h h
h C. Amount of current being taken from the battery)
h h h h h h h h
,Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maintenance on a battery? - correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
answer A and B only are correct < ANSWER h h h h h h h h h
(A. loose tie-downs h h
h B. corrosion around the battery connections)
h h h h h
Batteries produce explosives_____________ gas when being charged. - correct answer hydrogen
h h h h h h h h h h
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full loaded operation may result in: - correct answer turbo
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
seizure
It is important to maintain _____________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
during emergency operations. - correct answer at least three-fourths of a tank
h h h h h h h h h h h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: - correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
answer 35 feet h h
If a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, a (an) ____________ test must be performed. - correct answer
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
engine overload h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in ___________ seconds. -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer 25 h h
In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to ____________ mph in 25 seconds. -
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer 35 h h
The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which no more than __________ inches
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
of vacuum should be lost. - correct answer 10
h h h h h h h h
Apparatus maintenance records serve many functions, such as: - correct answer both A and B are correct <
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ANSWER
, ( A. filing warranty claims with the manufacturer
h h h h h h h
h B. Documenting recurrent repairs )
h h h h
Maintenance records for all fire department apparatus should be maintained and documented by the: - h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
correct answer driver/operator h h
Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should: - correct answer assure that
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
everyone is seated and belted h h h h
When driving under winter conditions, the driver/operator should follow at a greater distance because the
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
distance to stop on snow and ice increases __________ times. - correct answer 3 to 15
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
Before turning corners or approaching curves, the driver/operator should: - correct answer shift a standard
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
transmission into a lower gear h h h h
The distance the vehicle travels from the time the driver begins to apply the brakes until it comes to a complete
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
stop is know as: - correct answer braking distance
h h h h h h h h
The most common cause(s) of a fire apparatus skidding is/are: - correct answer both A and C are correct
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
<ANSWER h
( A. driving too fast for road conditions
h h h h h h h h
h C. weight shifts of heavy apparatus)
h h h h h
Apparatus are most likely to be involved in an accident at/on: - correct answer intersections
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
For safe operation and driving of fire apparatus, the driver: - correct answer all of the above are correct <
h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h h
ANSWER
(A. should not exceed 10 miles per hour when leaving the station
h h h h h h h h h h h
h B. should not race the engine when not moving
h h h h h h h h
