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DOD ARFF CDC EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The type of pattern that is made up of small particles of agent and is excellent at
absorbing heat and creating a cooling and penetrating foam blanket is a - ANSWER-dispersed
pattern
QUESTION: The foam application method used for an unignited pool of liquid fuel located
below a facility tank wall is the - ANSWER-bank down method
QUESTION: identify three true statements about turrets - ANSWER-they provide a large volume
of agent.
they can be used with aspirating and non-aspirating nozzles.
they are one of the most valuable tools in the fire control phase
Q; if a situation allows it is best to discard and extinguishing agent from - ANSWER-upwind
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QUESTION: identify two true statements about firefighting operations when Ford firing
munitions are involved in the fire - ANSWER-assemble the designated withdrawal area with the
rear of the apparatus facing the designated crash point & sound the proper warning signal
QUESTION: identify three methods that can be used to resupply water - ANSWER-through the
hose intake connection
through the tank inlet
overhead-fill
QUESTION: on the turret control panel the oscillation control: - ANSWER-controls the horizontal
movement of the turret
QUESTION: to determine if a nozzle can deliver the required application rate for a given foam
stream divide the: - ANSWER-nozzle GPM by the square footage of the fire
QUESTION: class a foam and class b synthetic based foam concentrates have a shelf life of: -
ANSWER-20 to 25 years
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QUESTION: identify three ways that foam works to extinguish a fuel-related fire. - ANSWER-
separating the fuel from the fire
cooling the fuel and heated area
smothering the fire
QUESTION: The foams that are most commonly used for extinguishing fuel spills and
suppressing farmable vapors are - ANSWER-low expansion foam
QUESTION: Sparks from a friction or electrical components can increase the _________ of a fuel
spill - ANSWER-probability of ignition
QUESTION: dry powders are most effective for: - ANSWER-combustible metals
QUESTION: when using a 3% solution of foam concentrate, you must mix 3 gallons of foam
concentrate with: - ANSWER-97 gallons of water
DOD ARFF CDC EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: The type of pattern that is made up of small particles of agent and is excellent at
absorbing heat and creating a cooling and penetrating foam blanket is a - ANSWER-dispersed
pattern
QUESTION: The foam application method used for an unignited pool of liquid fuel located
below a facility tank wall is the - ANSWER-bank down method
QUESTION: identify three true statements about turrets - ANSWER-they provide a large volume
of agent.
they can be used with aspirating and non-aspirating nozzles.
they are one of the most valuable tools in the fire control phase
Q; if a situation allows it is best to discard and extinguishing agent from - ANSWER-upwind
,Page 2 of 19
QUESTION: identify two true statements about firefighting operations when Ford firing
munitions are involved in the fire - ANSWER-assemble the designated withdrawal area with the
rear of the apparatus facing the designated crash point & sound the proper warning signal
QUESTION: identify three methods that can be used to resupply water - ANSWER-through the
hose intake connection
through the tank inlet
overhead-fill
QUESTION: on the turret control panel the oscillation control: - ANSWER-controls the horizontal
movement of the turret
QUESTION: to determine if a nozzle can deliver the required application rate for a given foam
stream divide the: - ANSWER-nozzle GPM by the square footage of the fire
QUESTION: class a foam and class b synthetic based foam concentrates have a shelf life of: -
ANSWER-20 to 25 years
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QUESTION: identify three ways that foam works to extinguish a fuel-related fire. - ANSWER-
separating the fuel from the fire
cooling the fuel and heated area
smothering the fire
QUESTION: The foams that are most commonly used for extinguishing fuel spills and
suppressing farmable vapors are - ANSWER-low expansion foam
QUESTION: Sparks from a friction or electrical components can increase the _________ of a fuel
spill - ANSWER-probability of ignition
QUESTION: dry powders are most effective for: - ANSWER-combustible metals
QUESTION: when using a 3% solution of foam concentrate, you must mix 3 gallons of foam
concentrate with: - ANSWER-97 gallons of water
