ARFF - Driver Operator - Module 3 Exam
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE EXCEPT: - A. Where the apparatus's
weight is located can affect the apparatus's center of gravity and ability to corner or change directions
B. The weight of an apparatus depends on the amount of water and foam the apparatus is carrying
C. An apparatus's weight can be high or low and it can be concentrated in the front or back
D. There is a new technology that maintains a constant apparatus weight with either a full or empty
water/foam tank - Answer:
The fire department should have standards operating procedures for all of the following items related to
an ARFF apparatus EXCEPT: - A. Safe driving speeds
B. Crossing intersections and railroads
C. The use of emergency warning devices
D. Merging onto highways - Answer:
A liquid surge effect is defined as: - A. The pressure released from a fire hose during response operations
B. The movement of liquid in an ARFF apparatus due to changes in speed or direction - Correct Answser
C. Something a doctor cannot cure
, D. A common leak found in the foam/water tank
A painted or lighted "X" indicates that a runway is: - A. Open to vehicle operations and closed to aircraft
B. used for rotary wing and other aircraft
C. Closed to aircraft and vehicle operations - Answer:
D. Used for military aircraft only
The airfield traffic pattern associated with an airplane taking off is referred to as the: - A. Upwind Leg -
Answer:
B. (Blank)
C. Base Leg
D. Downward Leg
All of the following statements about an ILS are TRUE EXCEPT: - A. ILS stands for Instrument Landing
System
B. An ILS area can be designated by a yellow ladder type ground marking
C. ARFF apparatus area allowed to park in an ILS area when the ILS system is being used - Answer:
D. No vehicle or aircraft is allowed close to an ILS area when the system is in operation
Based on the information shown in the picture, the number of the runway for lanes approaching from
the south is: (Compass shows plane facing 05 heading and 23 heading) - A. Runway 05 - Answer:
Questions and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
All of the following statements about an ARFF apparatus are TRUE EXCEPT: - A. Where the apparatus's
weight is located can affect the apparatus's center of gravity and ability to corner or change directions
B. The weight of an apparatus depends on the amount of water and foam the apparatus is carrying
C. An apparatus's weight can be high or low and it can be concentrated in the front or back
D. There is a new technology that maintains a constant apparatus weight with either a full or empty
water/foam tank - Answer:
The fire department should have standards operating procedures for all of the following items related to
an ARFF apparatus EXCEPT: - A. Safe driving speeds
B. Crossing intersections and railroads
C. The use of emergency warning devices
D. Merging onto highways - Answer:
A liquid surge effect is defined as: - A. The pressure released from a fire hose during response operations
B. The movement of liquid in an ARFF apparatus due to changes in speed or direction - Correct Answser
C. Something a doctor cannot cure
, D. A common leak found in the foam/water tank
A painted or lighted "X" indicates that a runway is: - A. Open to vehicle operations and closed to aircraft
B. used for rotary wing and other aircraft
C. Closed to aircraft and vehicle operations - Answer:
D. Used for military aircraft only
The airfield traffic pattern associated with an airplane taking off is referred to as the: - A. Upwind Leg -
Answer:
B. (Blank)
C. Base Leg
D. Downward Leg
All of the following statements about an ILS are TRUE EXCEPT: - A. ILS stands for Instrument Landing
System
B. An ILS area can be designated by a yellow ladder type ground marking
C. ARFF apparatus area allowed to park in an ILS area when the ILS system is being used - Answer:
D. No vehicle or aircraft is allowed close to an ILS area when the system is in operation
Based on the information shown in the picture, the number of the runway for lanes approaching from
the south is: (Compass shows plane facing 05 heading and 23 heading) - A. Runway 05 - Answer:
