Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Final Exam |100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update

Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Final Exam |100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update Q: Which skill or ability is needed to connect an intake hose to a hydrant? Select one: a. Visual acuity b. Reading skills c. Physical fitness d. Adequate hearing See page 82 Answer: c. Physical fitness Q: Which is the most common place for accidents to occur? Select one: a. Parking lots b. Intersections c. Undivided highways d. Bridges or overpasses See page 85 Answer: b. Intersections Q: Who should advise a driver/operator who may be mentally or physically impaired to seek appropriate assistance? Select one: a. Any firefighter b. Shift supervisor c. Union representative d. Human resources personnel See page 89 Answer: a. Any firefighter Q: What is a guideline for loading hose while driving an apparatus? Select one: a. Drive apparatus only in a forward direction. b. Drive apparatus only forward or backward; do not turn. c. Put out caution cones for other traffic driving in the area. d. Members may stand on apparatus only to reposition themselves. See page 91 Answer: a. Drive apparatus only in a forward direction. Q: When should fire departments identify suitable drafting sites in their response district? Select one: a. During preincident planning b. En route to the incident scene c. After occupants/owners request d. After arriving at the incident scene See page 141 Answer: a. During preincident planning Q: Which statement about positioning for wildland fire attack is MOST accurate? Select one: a. Wildland positioning is similar to structural positioning. b. Apparatus should be moved a maximum of three times. c. Apparatus are positioned in a single location and rarely move from that position. d. Apparatus are seldom positioned in the same location for the duration of an incident. See page 146 Answer: d. Apparatus are seldom positioned in the same location for the duration of an incident. Q: Driver/operators should not attempt to ford streams with a vehicle unless: Select one: a. the stream depth will not reach the top of the tires. b. there is not another route to reach the intended destination. c. It has been specifically designed to operate in such conditions. d. the driver/operator has witnessed another vehicle crossing the stream. See page 148 Answer: c. It has been specifically designed to operate in such conditions. Q: Which term refers to any pressure less than atmospheric pressure? Select one: a. Vacuum b. Head pressure c. Static pressure d. Perfect vacuum See page 175 Answer: a. Vacuum Q: Which term refers to absolute zero pressure? Select one: a. Vacuum b. Head pressure c. Static pressure d. Perfect vacuum See page 175 Answer: d. Perfect vacuum