PUMP OPS PREP ACTUAL EXAM PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more
gallons of water is considered to be a/an?.
Answer: Tanker/Tender
◍ Checking for voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in
inspecting?.
Answer: The battery
◍ 150 PSI.
Answer: 100% of rated capacity at
◍ Proper _______ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance..
Answer: Lubrication
◍ An ammeter indicates the?.
Answer: Both b and c are correct.-Amount of current flowing into the
battery-Amount of current being taken from the battery
◍ Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine
maintenance on a battery?.
Answer: A and B only are correct.-Loose tie-downs-Corrosion around the
battery connections
◍ 200 PSI.
Answer: 70% of rated capacity at
◍ Batteries produce explosive _____ gas when being charged..
Answer: Hydrogen
◍ In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35
, mph in _____ seconds..
Answer: 25
◍ The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which
no more than _____ inches of vacuum should be lost..
Answer: 10
◍ Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should?.
Answer: Assure that everyone is seated and belted
◍ When driving under winter conditions, the driver/operator should follow at a
greater distance because the distance to stop on snow and ice is increased
_____ times..
Answer: 3 to 15
◍ Over-throttling occurs in diesel engines when more fuel is injected than can
be burned. Which of the following is NOT a result of over-throttling?.
Answer: Overheating of engine coolant
◍ If an apparatus begins to skid, the driver/operator should?.
Answer: Turn the apparatus steering wheel so the front wheels face the
direction of the skid
◍ Engine brakes, which assist in braking, are activated when?.
Answer: Pressure is released from the accelerator
◍ 1.When approaching an intersection, the driver/operator should slow the
apparatus to a speed of 10 to 15 mph to allow reaction time.2.The apparatus
should be brought to a complete stop if there are any obstructions that block
the driver's view.3.There is no need to slow the apparatus for a green light
intersection..
Answer: Statement 1 is incorrect; Statement 2 is correct; Statement 3 is
incorrect
◍ 250 PSI.
Answer: 50 % of rated capacity at
◍ The angle from the rear point of ground contact of the rear tire to any
, projection of the apparatus behind the rear axle is considered?.
Answer: Angle of departure
◍ Operating engines below the minimum coolant temperature may result in?.
Answer: Inefficient operation
◍ The engine brake and retarder are activated when?.
Answer: Pressure is released from the accelerator
◍ All fire apparatus should be equipped with _____ when the apparatus is
backing up..
Answer: An alarm system that warns others
◍ 24 inches.
Answer: Strainer must be submerged
◍ 45 degrees.
Answer: Turning the wheel __ degree angle make it easier to reposition a
apparatus for pump operations?
◍ 300GPM.
Answer: Master Stream flows at
◍ 50%.
Answer: Friction loss for 3 inch from 2 ½ inch is __ percent?
◍ When an apparatus driver is faced with a situation requiring evasive tactics,
the driver should attempt to pass the overtaken vehicle on?.
Answer: The left side
◍ On sharp curves or when turning corners, apparatus drivers should shift
standard transmissions into a _____ gear _____ entering the curve or
intersection..
Answer: Lower, Before
◍ The purpose of the diminishing clearance driving skill is to measure a
drivers ability to?.
Answer: Steer apparatus in a straight line
, ◍ In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, the driver/operator
should?.
Answer: -Always treat the tracks as an active line,-Park the apparatus on the
same side of the tracks as the incident
◍ The use of warning devices is essential when responding to an alarm, and in
doing so?.
Answer: Does not allow the driver to disregard other drivers
◍ The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four-wheel drive and
typically has a pump with a capacity of less than 500 gpm is known as a?.
Answer: Minipumper
◍ While conducting a pump capacity test, if the net pump pressure is correct
but the nozzle flow (gpm) is too high, the?.
Answer: Discharge gate must be closed further while the throttle setting is
reduced simultaneously
◍ The 50% pump capacity test is conducted at a net pump pressure of?.
Answer: 250 psi for 10 minutes
◍ When priming, water enters the pump because?.
Answer: Atmospheric pressure forces it into the pump
◍ The _____ on an impellar are curved away from the direction of rotation so
that the natural movement of water will carry it to the edge..
Answer: Vanes
◍ The device that limits pressure surges by changing engine speed to
compensate for changes in flow is called a?.
Answer: Pressure governor
◍ Which type of flowmeter is relatively maintenance free?.
Answer: Spring probe
◍ In a _____ hydrant, a small drain valve opens as the hydrant is closed..
Answer: Dry-barrel
◍ Two main types of modern fire hydrants are?.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1,000 or more
gallons of water is considered to be a/an?.
Answer: Tanker/Tender
◍ Checking for voltage, electrolyte level, and corrosion are all steps in
inspecting?.
Answer: The battery
◍ 150 PSI.
Answer: 100% of rated capacity at
◍ Proper _______ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance..
Answer: Lubrication
◍ An ammeter indicates the?.
Answer: Both b and c are correct.-Amount of current flowing into the
battery-Amount of current being taken from the battery
◍ Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine
maintenance on a battery?.
Answer: A and B only are correct.-Loose tie-downs-Corrosion around the
battery connections
◍ 200 PSI.
Answer: 70% of rated capacity at
◍ Batteries produce explosive _____ gas when being charged..
Answer: Hydrogen
◍ In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35
, mph in _____ seconds..
Answer: 25
◍ The dry vacuum test requires a reading at the end of 5 minutes during which
no more than _____ inches of vacuum should be lost..
Answer: 10
◍ Before an apparatus response from the station, the driver/operator should?.
Answer: Assure that everyone is seated and belted
◍ When driving under winter conditions, the driver/operator should follow at a
greater distance because the distance to stop on snow and ice is increased
_____ times..
Answer: 3 to 15
◍ Over-throttling occurs in diesel engines when more fuel is injected than can
be burned. Which of the following is NOT a result of over-throttling?.
Answer: Overheating of engine coolant
◍ If an apparatus begins to skid, the driver/operator should?.
Answer: Turn the apparatus steering wheel so the front wheels face the
direction of the skid
◍ Engine brakes, which assist in braking, are activated when?.
Answer: Pressure is released from the accelerator
◍ 1.When approaching an intersection, the driver/operator should slow the
apparatus to a speed of 10 to 15 mph to allow reaction time.2.The apparatus
should be brought to a complete stop if there are any obstructions that block
the driver's view.3.There is no need to slow the apparatus for a green light
intersection..
Answer: Statement 1 is incorrect; Statement 2 is correct; Statement 3 is
incorrect
◍ 250 PSI.
Answer: 50 % of rated capacity at
◍ The angle from the rear point of ground contact of the rear tire to any
, projection of the apparatus behind the rear axle is considered?.
Answer: Angle of departure
◍ Operating engines below the minimum coolant temperature may result in?.
Answer: Inefficient operation
◍ The engine brake and retarder are activated when?.
Answer: Pressure is released from the accelerator
◍ All fire apparatus should be equipped with _____ when the apparatus is
backing up..
Answer: An alarm system that warns others
◍ 24 inches.
Answer: Strainer must be submerged
◍ 45 degrees.
Answer: Turning the wheel __ degree angle make it easier to reposition a
apparatus for pump operations?
◍ 300GPM.
Answer: Master Stream flows at
◍ 50%.
Answer: Friction loss for 3 inch from 2 ½ inch is __ percent?
◍ When an apparatus driver is faced with a situation requiring evasive tactics,
the driver should attempt to pass the overtaken vehicle on?.
Answer: The left side
◍ On sharp curves or when turning corners, apparatus drivers should shift
standard transmissions into a _____ gear _____ entering the curve or
intersection..
Answer: Lower, Before
◍ The purpose of the diminishing clearance driving skill is to measure a
drivers ability to?.
Answer: Steer apparatus in a straight line
, ◍ In emergency incidents that occur near railroad tracks, the driver/operator
should?.
Answer: -Always treat the tracks as an active line,-Park the apparatus on the
same side of the tracks as the incident
◍ The use of warning devices is essential when responding to an alarm, and in
doing so?.
Answer: Does not allow the driver to disregard other drivers
◍ The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four-wheel drive and
typically has a pump with a capacity of less than 500 gpm is known as a?.
Answer: Minipumper
◍ While conducting a pump capacity test, if the net pump pressure is correct
but the nozzle flow (gpm) is too high, the?.
Answer: Discharge gate must be closed further while the throttle setting is
reduced simultaneously
◍ The 50% pump capacity test is conducted at a net pump pressure of?.
Answer: 250 psi for 10 minutes
◍ When priming, water enters the pump because?.
Answer: Atmospheric pressure forces it into the pump
◍ The _____ on an impellar are curved away from the direction of rotation so
that the natural movement of water will carry it to the edge..
Answer: Vanes
◍ The device that limits pressure surges by changing engine speed to
compensate for changes in flow is called a?.
Answer: Pressure governor
◍ Which type of flowmeter is relatively maintenance free?.
Answer: Spring probe
◍ In a _____ hydrant, a small drain valve opens as the hydrant is closed..
Answer: Dry-barrel
◍ Two main types of modern fire hydrants are?.
