Driver&Operator State Test Review.docx

The minimum qualifications for driver/operators is set by NFPA 1002, Standard for: - correct answer Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications The corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: - correct answer 20/40 Apparatus with a permanently mounted fire pump and a rated discharge of 750 gpm or greater - correct answer Fire Department pumper A fire apparatus with a permanently mounted, hydraulically operated elevating device - correct answer Aerial Apparatus An apparatus that carries a minimum of 1000 gallons - correct answer Mobile water supply apparatus The angle from the front point of ground contact of the front tire to any projections of the apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: - correct answer angle of approach A fire apparatus with a primary purpose of transporting 1000 or more gallons of water is considered a: - correct answer tanker/tender 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: - correct answer minipumper Tandem rear axles, trie-axles, or a tractor-trailer design should be considered for tank capacities greater than: - correct answer 1,500 gallons Wildland fire or initial attack fire apparatus are: - correct answer lightweight, highly maneuverable vehicles that can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus The correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland fire apparatus is to: - correct answer use short sections of attack hose while walking alongside the apparatus and extinguishing fire along the way A major component of the fire attack pumper is: - correct answer water When a fire apparatus is designed for pump and role operations, the engine and drive line must be arranged so that it can pump at 20 gpm at 80 psi while the apparatus is moving at a speed of ______ mph or less - correct answer 2 Which manufacturer was the first introduced the aerial truck? - correct answer Seagrave Substances that dissolve in water are known as: - correct answer Aqueous What two chemicals make water hard? - correct answer Calcium and magnesium How many parts are there to municipal water system? - correct answer Three Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - correct answer maintenance Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part of _______________ maintenance. - correct answer daily/weekly. The two tests that must be performed by the manufacturer if the requirements of NFPA 1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications are the: - correct answer road and hydrostatic tests Which of the following statements regarding ammeter/voltmeters listed below is correct? - correct answer An ammeter/voltmeters indicates both the amount of current being drawn from the battery and being supplied to the battery. Checking voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion are all steps in inspecting: - correct answer the battery Proper __________ is one of the prime objectives of good maintenance. - correct answer lubrication When performing a capacity test, the desired net pump pressure should be ___________ psi. - correct answer 150 Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____________ maintenance. - correct answer daily One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - correct answer walk-around method The manufacturers manual will _________ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - correct answer recommend The oil pressure gauge indicates the: - correct answer supply of oil being delivered To ____________ means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable. - correct answer repair When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - correct answer fully loaded as it would be once in service An ammeter/voltmeter indicates the: A. Top voltage available when the battery is fully charged B. Amount of current flowing into the battery. C. Amount of current being taken from the battery. D. Both B and C are correct - correct answer D. Both B and C are correct Which of the following conditions could be found while doing routine maint. on a battery? A. Loose tie-downs B. Corrosion around the battery connections C. Coolant levels need filing D. Both A and B are current - correct answer D. Both A and B are current Batteries produce explosives ___________ gas when being charged. - correct answer Hydrogen Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full load operation may result in: - correct answer turbo seizure It is important to maintain ________ of fuel, since you cannot predict how long an apparatus may run during emergency operations. - correct answer at least three-fourths of a tank. In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full stop from 20 mph within: - correct answer 35 feet During an acceptance test, if a jurisdiction is above 2,000 feet elevation, an __________ test must be performed. - correct answer engine overload In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to __________ mph in 25 seconds. - correct answer 35 mph In an acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to accelerate to 35 mph in _________ seconds. - correct answer 25 seconds Which of the following is a result of over throttling? - correct answer Additional fuel consumption and loss of power Improper tire pressures may cause: - correct answer poor handling Two categories the lighting equipment can be divided into are: - correct answer portable and fixed According to NFPA _______ some fire departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who meets the requirements of an emergency vehicle technician. - correct answer 1071 Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - correct answer removal of lubrication from the chassis Which method should be used when washing a newer apparatus? - correct answer Washing with automotive shampoo and clear water A new fire apparatus should be washed with: - correct answer automotive shampoo after rinsing with cold water A fire apparatus should be dried: - correct answer with a clean chamois The walk around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: - correct answer drivers door The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate: - correct answer leaking vehicle fluids