Chapters 1-3 J&B Driver/ Operator UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Question: 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: answer: A NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 54
Question: 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: answer: B NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 54
Question: 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: answer: C NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 55
Question: 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: answer: D NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 55
Question: 5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus? A. Pumper B. Aerial C. Tender D.
Multipurpose
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 55
Question: 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 C. Pumper D. Multipurpose
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: N/A Page: 55
Question: 7. According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted pump at
a minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute. A. 250 gallons (950 L) B. 500 gallons (1895 L) C.
750 gallons (2840 L) D. 1000 gallons (3785 L)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 8. An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be classified as
a pumper. A. 200 gallons (760 L) B. 250 gallons (950 L) C. 275 gallons (1040 L) D. 300 gallons (1135 L)
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 9. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose to be carried on a
pumper? A. 800 ft (240 m) B. 1000 ft (304 m) C. 1250 ft (381 m) D. 2000 ft (609 m)
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 10. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried on a
pumper? A. 300 ft (91 m) B. 400 ft (120 m) C. 600 ft (182 m) D. 1000 ft (304 m)
, Correct Answer: answer: B NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 11. _______________ equipment includes portable tools and equipment carried on a fire
apparatus, not including hose, ladders, fixed power sources, reels, breathing air systems, or other major
equipment or components specified by the purchaser to be permanently mounted on the apparatus as
received from the apparatus manufacturer. A. Portable B. Non-portable C. Eccentric D. Miscellaneous
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Pages: 56-57
Question: 12. What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is designed to be more
maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain? A. Tender B. Aerial C. Initial attack D.
Mobile water supply
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 13. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of _______ GPM. A. 150 (600 L/min) B. 200 (750 L/min)
C. 250 (1000 L/min) D. 300 (1150 L/min)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 14. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of carrying a minimum of
Correct Answer: A. 150 gallons (600 L). B. 200 gallons (750 L). C. 250 gallons (1000 L). D. 300 gallons
(1150 L).: answer: B NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 15. To be classified as an initial attack pumper, NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of ________ of
_________ or larger fire supply hose. A. 300 ft (90 m); 2½-inch (65-mm) B. 500 ft (152 m); 3-inch
(76-mm) C. 1000 ft (305 m); 5-inch (127-mm) D. 250 ft (76 m); 4-inch (102-mm)
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 58
Question: 16. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried on an
initial attack fire apparatus? A. 200 ft (60 m) B. 300 ft (90 m) C. 400 ft (120 m) D. 600 ft (180 m)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 58
Question: 17. What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity of water to the fire scene? A.
Pumper B. Aerial C. Tanker D. Mobile water supply
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 60
Question: 18. In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have
a water tank that holds a minimum of
Correct Answer: A. 1000 gallons (4000 L). B. 2000 gallons (8000 L). C. 2500 gallons (10,000 L). D. 3000
gallons (12,000 L).: answer: A NFPA 1002: 10.1 Page: 60
Question: 19. If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of
_____ of soft suction hose or _____ of hard suction hose with a strainer. A. 10 ft (3 m); 20 ft (6 m) B. 15 ft
(4.5 m); 30 ft (9 m) C. 15 ft (4.5 m); 25 ft (7.5 m) D. 15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6 m)
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 10.1 Page: 60
Question: 20. Aerial fire apparatus can be configured in numerous different classifications including aerial
ladder, elevating platform, or
CORRECT Answers
Question: 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: answer: A NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 54
Question: 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: answer: B NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 54
Question: 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: answer: C NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 55
Question: 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: answer: D NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Page: 55
Question: 5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus? A. Pumper B. Aerial C. Tender D.
Multipurpose
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 55
Question: 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 C. Pumper D. Multipurpose
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: N/A Page: 55
Question: 7. According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted pump at
a minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute. A. 250 gallons (950 L) B. 500 gallons (1895 L) C.
750 gallons (2840 L) D. 1000 gallons (3785 L)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 8. An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be classified as
a pumper. A. 200 gallons (760 L) B. 250 gallons (950 L) C. 275 gallons (1040 L) D. 300 gallons (1135 L)
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 9. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose to be carried on a
pumper? A. 800 ft (240 m) B. 1000 ft (304 m) C. 1250 ft (381 m) D. 2000 ft (609 m)
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 10. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried on a
pumper? A. 300 ft (91 m) B. 400 ft (120 m) C. 600 ft (182 m) D. 1000 ft (304 m)
, Correct Answer: answer: B NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 56
Question: 11. _______________ equipment includes portable tools and equipment carried on a fire
apparatus, not including hose, ladders, fixed power sources, reels, breathing air systems, or other major
equipment or components specified by the purchaser to be permanently mounted on the apparatus as
received from the apparatus manufacturer. A. Portable B. Non-portable C. Eccentric D. Miscellaneous
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A) Pages: 56-57
Question: 12. What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is designed to be more
maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain? A. Tender B. Aerial C. Initial attack D.
Mobile water supply
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 13. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of _______ GPM. A. 150 (600 L/min) B. 200 (750 L/min)
C. 250 (1000 L/min) D. 300 (1150 L/min)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 14. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a water tank capable of carrying a minimum of
Correct Answer: A. 150 gallons (600 L). B. 200 gallons (750 L). C. 250 gallons (1000 L). D. 300 gallons
(1150 L).: answer: B NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 57
Question: 15. To be classified as an initial attack pumper, NFPA 1901 requires a minimum of ________ of
_________ or larger fire supply hose. A. 300 ft (90 m); 2½-inch (65-mm) B. 500 ft (152 m); 3-inch
(76-mm) C. 1000 ft (305 m); 5-inch (127-mm) D. 250 ft (76 m); 4-inch (102-mm)
Correct Answer: answer: A NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 58
Question: 16. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried on an
initial attack fire apparatus? A. 200 ft (60 m) B. 300 ft (90 m) C. 400 ft (120 m) D. 600 ft (180 m)
Correct Answer: answer: C NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 58
Question: 17. What type of fire apparatus is designed to carry a large capacity of water to the fire scene? A.
Pumper B. Aerial C. Tanker D. Mobile water supply
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A) Page: 60
Question: 18. In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have
a water tank that holds a minimum of
Correct Answer: A. 1000 gallons (4000 L). B. 2000 gallons (8000 L). C. 2500 gallons (10,000 L). D. 3000
gallons (12,000 L).: answer: A NFPA 1002: 10.1 Page: 60
Question: 19. If a mobile water supply apparatus is equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of
_____ of soft suction hose or _____ of hard suction hose with a strainer. A. 10 ft (3 m); 20 ft (6 m) B. 15 ft
(4.5 m); 30 ft (9 m) C. 15 ft (4.5 m); 25 ft (7.5 m) D. 15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6 m)
Correct Answer: answer: D NFPA 1002: 10.1 Page: 60
Question: 20. Aerial fire apparatus can be configured in numerous different classifications including aerial
ladder, elevating platform, or
