IFSTA 7 Chapter 21: Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities Questions And Answers

IFSTA 7 Chapter 21: Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities Questions And Answers Equipment and hose require regular maintenance and testing to ensure what? a. they still look clean for the public b. they will function properly when needed c. they will function properly when it wants to d. they still look functional to the public (959) - answerb. they will function properly when needed When should hydraulic power plants and electrical generators be inspected? a. after each use b. after 90 days b. every 90 days c. every week (959) - answera. after each use Spark plugs should be carefully inspected for what? (959) - answerdamage, corrosion, carbon accumulation or cracks in the porcelain, also make sure spark plug wire has a tight connection If a problem is found you should? a. fix it b. tell no one c. consult with the fire chief d. consult the manual to determine the proper action (960) - answerd. consult the manual to determine the proper action Who should perform repair work on a generator? a. licensed engineer/apparatus driver b. station repairman c. qualified service personnel or a licensed electrician d. Firefighter II (960) - answerc. qualified service personnel or a licensed electrician Which of the following actions will overheat and damage the generator? a. running it for a long period of time without load b. running it for a short period of time with load c. turning it off slowly with load d. turning it off quickly with load (960) - answera. running it for a long period of time without load Gas or diesel powered equipment should always be operated? a. outside b. in a well-ventilated burning structure c. well-ventilated area d. open concept bay (960) - answerc. well-ventilated area True/False The driver/operator typically inspects and maintains apparatus electrical systems and apparatus-mounted lights and generators. (960) - answerTrue ALSO Detailed maintenance and modifications of any lighting equipment must be performed by qualified technicians. True/False A general guideline for inspecting, caring, and maintaining power tools are: keep battery packs at least 75% charged and keep pneumatic air cylinders fully charged. (961) - answerFalse Both should be kept fully charged. In addition to avoiding looking directly into the lights when they are powered on what should also be done when testing operation of lighting equipment? a. turning it off while testing b. connecting each light one at a time c. connecting the generator in after connecting each light one at a time d. connecting all lights at once