PUMPER DRIVER OPERATOR CDC
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED STUDY
RESOURCE
●● Minimum required connections for an FDC
Answer: One 3" or Two 2 1/2" supple hoses
●● Match each inspection schedule to its correct inspection items on the
left.
1) Daily inspection
2) Weekly inspection
Check range of motion on turrets
Clean intake strainers
Re-calibrate pump flowmeter
Inspect auxiliary winterization system
Ensure Auxiliary fuel tank is full
Operate pump primer
Answer: (1) Check range of motion on turrets
(2) Clean intake strainers
,(2) Re-calibrate pump flowmeter
(1) Inspect auxiliary winterization system
(1) Ensure Auxiliary fuel tank is full
(2) Operate pump primer
●● Which statement describes fire apparatus inverters?
A) They step up power from 12 volts DC to 120 volts DC.
B) They convert power from DC to AC.
C) They step down power from 120 volts AC to 12/24 volts DO
D) They transform power from 6 volts DC to 12 volts AC
Answer: B) They convert power from DC to AC.
●● Fire apparatus rescue tools that are hydraulically driven lose
significant pressure if the hoselines are:
C
A) longer than 200 feet.
B) more than 1 inch in diameter.
C) more than 2 inches in diameter.
D) longer than 100 feet.
Answer: D) longer than 100 feet.
●● Pre-service pump certification tests are conducted by:
,A) an independent testing agency.
B) the manufacturer.
C) the customer fire department.
D) a team composed of the manufacturer and the customer.
Answer: A) an independent testing agency.
●● Match each service test with the correct information.
Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water tank and fire
pump meets the standard
Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and
engine rpm
Used to check for leaks in various devices
Compares meter readings with actual pilot tube readings
Verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions
1.Vacuum test
2.Pump capacity test
, 3.Pressure control test
4.Gauge and flowmeter test
5.Tank-to-pump flow rate test
Answer: (5) Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water
tank and fire pump meets the standard
(2) Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and
engine rpm
(1) Used to check for leaks in various devices
(4) Compares meter readings with actual pilot tube readings
(3) Verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions
●● Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining good fire
apparatus records.
A) Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
B) Facilitates driver/operator licensing
C) Can compare records with neighboring fire departments
D) Keeps the public informed about equipment readiness/ sability
E) Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/replaced
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED STUDY
RESOURCE
●● Minimum required connections for an FDC
Answer: One 3" or Two 2 1/2" supple hoses
●● Match each inspection schedule to its correct inspection items on the
left.
1) Daily inspection
2) Weekly inspection
Check range of motion on turrets
Clean intake strainers
Re-calibrate pump flowmeter
Inspect auxiliary winterization system
Ensure Auxiliary fuel tank is full
Operate pump primer
Answer: (1) Check range of motion on turrets
(2) Clean intake strainers
,(2) Re-calibrate pump flowmeter
(1) Inspect auxiliary winterization system
(1) Ensure Auxiliary fuel tank is full
(2) Operate pump primer
●● Which statement describes fire apparatus inverters?
A) They step up power from 12 volts DC to 120 volts DC.
B) They convert power from DC to AC.
C) They step down power from 120 volts AC to 12/24 volts DO
D) They transform power from 6 volts DC to 12 volts AC
Answer: B) They convert power from DC to AC.
●● Fire apparatus rescue tools that are hydraulically driven lose
significant pressure if the hoselines are:
C
A) longer than 200 feet.
B) more than 1 inch in diameter.
C) more than 2 inches in diameter.
D) longer than 100 feet.
Answer: D) longer than 100 feet.
●● Pre-service pump certification tests are conducted by:
,A) an independent testing agency.
B) the manufacturer.
C) the customer fire department.
D) a team composed of the manufacturer and the customer.
Answer: A) an independent testing agency.
●● Match each service test with the correct information.
Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water tank and fire
pump meets the standard
Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and
engine rpm
Used to check for leaks in various devices
Compares meter readings with actual pilot tube readings
Verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions
1.Vacuum test
2.Pump capacity test
, 3.Pressure control test
4.Gauge and flowmeter test
5.Tank-to-pump flow rate test
Answer: (5) Measures whether the piping between an apparatus's water
tank and fire pump meets the standard
(2) Checks for relationship between discharge pressure, nozzle psi, and
engine rpm
(1) Used to check for leaks in various devices
(4) Compares meter readings with actual pilot tube readings
(3) Verifies discharge pressures under varying conditions
●● Identify the TWO most important reasons for maintaining good fire
apparatus records.
A) Keeps everyone on the team informed about equipment conditions
B) Facilitates driver/operator licensing
C) Can compare records with neighboring fire departments
D) Keeps the public informed about equipment readiness/ sability
E) Helps determine whether equipment should be repaired/replaced
