Chapter 3- J&B Driver/ Operator
Questions with Accurate Answers
1. Specialized apparatus/equipment has been developed for particular situations.
These types of fire apparatus are distinguished based on their _____________
and _____________ at the emergency scene.
A. function; capabilities
B. height; weight
C. pump size; water tank
D. equipment; manpower correct answer A. function; capabilities
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2. What is one of three things that a jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer
when purchasing a fire apparatus?
A. National fire fighter standards
B. The specific performance requirements
C. The minimum number of fire fighters to ride on the apparatus
D. The number of tires needed on the apparatus correct answer B. The specific
performance requirements
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3. Who is ultimately responsible for conducting ongoing training to ensure
proficiency with regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its
equipment?
A. The manufacturer
B. The sales office
, C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire apparatus
D. Outside trainers correct answer C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire
apparatus
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4. According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded to its
estimated inservice weight, be capable of attaining a minimum speed of
_____________ within 25 seconds from a standing start while on dry, paved
roads that are in good condition.
A. 20 mi/h
B. 25 mi/h
C. 30 mi/h
D. 35 mi/h correct answer D. 35 mi/h
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5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose correct answer A. Pumper
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6. What type of fire apparatus is used to respond to small incidents such as
dumpster fires, vehicle fires, and brush fires in urban settings?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
Questions with Accurate Answers
1. Specialized apparatus/equipment has been developed for particular situations.
These types of fire apparatus are distinguished based on their _____________
and _____________ at the emergency scene.
A. function; capabilities
B. height; weight
C. pump size; water tank
D. equipment; manpower correct answer A. function; capabilities
Page: 54
2. What is one of three things that a jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer
when purchasing a fire apparatus?
A. National fire fighter standards
B. The specific performance requirements
C. The minimum number of fire fighters to ride on the apparatus
D. The number of tires needed on the apparatus correct answer B. The specific
performance requirements
Page: 54
3. Who is ultimately responsible for conducting ongoing training to ensure
proficiency with regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its
equipment?
A. The manufacturer
B. The sales office
, C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire apparatus
D. Outside trainers correct answer C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire
apparatus
Page: 55
4. According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded to its
estimated inservice weight, be capable of attaining a minimum speed of
_____________ within 25 seconds from a standing start while on dry, paved
roads that are in good condition.
A. 20 mi/h
B. 25 mi/h
C. 30 mi/h
D. 35 mi/h correct answer D. 35 mi/h
Page: 55
5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose correct answer A. Pumper
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6. What type of fire apparatus is used to respond to small incidents such as
dumpster fires, vehicle fires, and brush fires in urban settings?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
