ARFF TEST EXAM
FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Checking the pump flowmeter is a part of the _____ inspection
ANSWER
Weekly inspection
Question 2.
The air filter restriction indicator is a part of the ____ inspection
ANSWER
Engine compartment inspection
Question 3.
The following statement about an item you must make sure of prior to performing the turret ground
pattern test is true or false
The water tank must be at least 1/2 full
ANSWER
False
Question 4.
When approaching a side trade in a ARFF apparatus it would be best to
ANSWER
Approach from an angle
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, Question 5.
The FIRST step for conducting the turret ground pattern test is
ANSWER
Discharge the foam onto a paved surface for 30 seconds at the specified pressure in both the
straight stream and fully dispersed nozzle settings
Question 6.
True or false on the topic of managing underpasses and low clearance areas
You can adjust the ARFF apparatus height to gain clearance through height restricted areas.
ANSWER
False.
Question 7.
Definition of expansion ratio
ANSWER
If the solution temperature is higher than 70°F no correction applies. If the temperature is
lower than 70°F add 0.1 unit of expansion for each 3°F below 70°F
Question 8.
These are the common conditions that could cause you to lose control of your ARFF apparatus
ANSWER
Liquid surge in the water tank wet, icy roadways
Traveling at 50 mph around a turn
Question 9.
When approaching a upgrade in a ARFF apparatus it would be best to
ANSWER
Lower gear to maintain speed
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FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Checking the pump flowmeter is a part of the _____ inspection
ANSWER
Weekly inspection
Question 2.
The air filter restriction indicator is a part of the ____ inspection
ANSWER
Engine compartment inspection
Question 3.
The following statement about an item you must make sure of prior to performing the turret ground
pattern test is true or false
The water tank must be at least 1/2 full
ANSWER
False
Question 4.
When approaching a side trade in a ARFF apparatus it would be best to
ANSWER
Approach from an angle
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, Question 5.
The FIRST step for conducting the turret ground pattern test is
ANSWER
Discharge the foam onto a paved surface for 30 seconds at the specified pressure in both the
straight stream and fully dispersed nozzle settings
Question 6.
True or false on the topic of managing underpasses and low clearance areas
You can adjust the ARFF apparatus height to gain clearance through height restricted areas.
ANSWER
False.
Question 7.
Definition of expansion ratio
ANSWER
If the solution temperature is higher than 70°F no correction applies. If the temperature is
lower than 70°F add 0.1 unit of expansion for each 3°F below 70°F
Question 8.
These are the common conditions that could cause you to lose control of your ARFF apparatus
ANSWER
Liquid surge in the water tank wet, icy roadways
Traveling at 50 mph around a turn
Question 9.
When approaching a upgrade in a ARFF apparatus it would be best to
ANSWER
Lower gear to maintain speed
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