ARFF practice test
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1. a steep grade is defined as being: 30 degrees up or down
2. a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF
apparatus is used on a _______ basis: Yearly
3. Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated :: as determined by the authority
having jurisdiction
4. Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise: 1. activate the turn
signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
5. for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a :: 30
degree angle with the horizontal
6. the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an
airfield environment is :: Yellow
7. place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order
:: 1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
8. identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the
engine compartment access doors.: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
9. Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and
3-dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
10. The application rate of class B foam is given in :: gallons per feet per minute
11. Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving /
operating an ARFF apparatus.: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
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12. Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the
driving section of the performance test: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
13. the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and person-
nel are?: Ramps
14. The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue
operations are complete is the :: Hand line
15. All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT :: Time
of day
16. Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise.-
: 1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
17. all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class
B fire is true except :: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback
18. Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record: 1.
intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
19. In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after
the solution leaves the: Nozzle
20. Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
21. an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription
on a red background and is a :: Mandatory instruction sign
22. If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the
public address system, you performing :: an in cab inspection
23. The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the :: extendable
turret
24. items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed :: on a 4 to
12 month basis
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25. Identify the true statement about the expansion and drainage test: the object
of test method B is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied to the burning fuel surface under
anticipated fire conditions
26. a substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is :: A hypergolic
27. during a pump and roll, a fire stream is continuously produced :: while the ARFF
apparatus is in motion
28. match each type of fire apparatus record to the item with which it is most
closely associated with: 1. daily inspection record
A:
2.Weekly inspection record
A:
3. Periodic inspection record
A:
4. Fuel, oil, and mileage record
A:
5. Test record
A:
29. Foam is used as a primary extinguishing agent for: Class B fires
30. to apply agent on either side of the flaming aircraft, driver / operators should
position the apparatus :: at the nose or the tail
31. to ensure that auxiliary agents do not become packed and unusable you
must: Thoroughly flush the systems after each use
32. the ramp temperature at an airport is typically _____ higher than the ambient
air temperature.: 25 - 45 degrees
33. to successfully complete the diminishing clearing exercise you must :: steer an
apparatus in a straight line both forward and reverse without any part of the ARFF apparatus touching any markers
34. During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accu-
mulated solution in the bottom for the cylinder every :: 30 seconds
35. identify 3 TRUE statements about the on-board water supply of ARFF appa-
ratus: 1.several tanks of water may be required to mix with the onboard supply of foam concentrate2. in many cases
the onboard supply of water is depleted when the apparatus is creating the initial rescue pathway of the aircraft3. you
can expect the onboard supply of water to last from 1 to 3 minutes and even the largest class of apparatus
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1. a steep grade is defined as being: 30 degrees up or down
2. a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF
apparatus is used on a _______ basis: Yearly
3. Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated :: as determined by the authority
having jurisdiction
4. Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise: 1. activate the turn
signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
5. for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a :: 30
degree angle with the horizontal
6. the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an
airfield environment is :: Yellow
7. place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order
:: 1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
8. identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the
engine compartment access doors.: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
9. Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and
3-dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
10. The application rate of class B foam is given in :: gallons per feet per minute
11. Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving /
operating an ARFF apparatus.: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
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12. Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the
driving section of the performance test: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
13. the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and person-
nel are?: Ramps
14. The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue
operations are complete is the :: Hand line
15. All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT :: Time
of day
16. Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise.-
: 1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
17. all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class
B fire is true except :: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback
18. Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record: 1.
intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
19. In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after
the solution leaves the: Nozzle
20. Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
21. an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription
on a red background and is a :: Mandatory instruction sign
22. If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the
public address system, you performing :: an in cab inspection
23. The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the :: extendable
turret
24. items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed :: on a 4 to
12 month basis
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25. Identify the true statement about the expansion and drainage test: the object
of test method B is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied to the burning fuel surface under
anticipated fire conditions
26. a substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is :: A hypergolic
27. during a pump and roll, a fire stream is continuously produced :: while the ARFF
apparatus is in motion
28. match each type of fire apparatus record to the item with which it is most
closely associated with: 1. daily inspection record
A:
2.Weekly inspection record
A:
3. Periodic inspection record
A:
4. Fuel, oil, and mileage record
A:
5. Test record
A:
29. Foam is used as a primary extinguishing agent for: Class B fires
30. to apply agent on either side of the flaming aircraft, driver / operators should
position the apparatus :: at the nose or the tail
31. to ensure that auxiliary agents do not become packed and unusable you
must: Thoroughly flush the systems after each use
32. the ramp temperature at an airport is typically _____ higher than the ambient
air temperature.: 25 - 45 degrees
33. to successfully complete the diminishing clearing exercise you must :: steer an
apparatus in a straight line both forward and reverse without any part of the ARFF apparatus touching any markers
34. During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the level of accu-
mulated solution in the bottom for the cylinder every :: 30 seconds
35. identify 3 TRUE statements about the on-board water supply of ARFF appa-
ratus: 1.several tanks of water may be required to mix with the onboard supply of foam concentrate2. in many cases
the onboard supply of water is depleted when the apparatus is creating the initial rescue pathway of the aircraft3. you
can expect the onboard supply of water to last from 1 to 3 minutes and even the largest class of apparatus
