ARFF Practice Test Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
a steep grade is defined as being - Answer: 30 degrees up or down
a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a
_______ basis - Answer: Yearly
Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated : - Answer: as determined by the authority having
jurisdiction
Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Answer: 1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a : - Answer: 30 degree angle with
the horizontal
the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield environment is : -
Answer: Yellow
place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order : - Answer: 1. activate the
appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
,identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine compartment access
doors. - Answer: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals - Answer: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and 3-
dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
The application rate of class B foam is given in : - Answer: gallons per feet per minute
Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving / operating an ARFF apparatus. -
Answer: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the driving section of the
performance test - Answer: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and personnel are? - Answer: Ramps
The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue operations are complete is
the : - Answer: Hand line
All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT : - Answer: Time of day
Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise. - Answer: 1. a spotter is
required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
, all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class B fire is true except : -
Answer: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback
Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record - Answer: 1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after the solution leaves the -
Answer: Nozzle
Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam - Answer: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription on a red background and is a
: - Answer: Mandatory instruction sign
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the public address system, you
performing : - Answer: an in cab inspection
The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the : - Answer: extendable turret
items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed : - Answer: on a 4 to 12 month basis
Identify the true statement about the expansion and drainage test - Answer: the object of test method B
is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied to the burning fuel surface under
anticipated fire conditions
a substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is : - Answer: A hypergolic
Complete Solutions Graded A+
a steep grade is defined as being - Answer: 30 degrees up or down
a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a
_______ basis - Answer: Yearly
Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated : - Answer: as determined by the authority having
jurisdiction
Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Answer: 1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a : - Answer: 30 degree angle with
the horizontal
the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield environment is : -
Answer: Yellow
place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order : - Answer: 1. activate the
appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
,identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine compartment access
doors. - Answer: 1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals - Answer: 1. they are useful on running fuel fires and 3-
dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
The application rate of class B foam is given in : - Answer: gallons per feet per minute
Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving / operating an ARFF apparatus. -
Answer: 1. fire department rules and regulations
2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the driving section of the
performance test - Answer: 1. straight line driving and stopping procedures
2. lane changes
the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and personnel are? - Answer: Ramps
The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue operations are complete is
the : - Answer: Hand line
All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT : - Answer: Time of day
Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise. - Answer: 1. a spotter is
required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
, all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class B fire is true except : -
Answer: the use of dry chemical agents reduces the chance of flashback
Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record - Answer: 1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after the solution leaves the -
Answer: Nozzle
Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam - Answer: 1. foam concentrate
2. water
3. air
an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription on a red background and is a
: - Answer: Mandatory instruction sign
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the public address system, you
performing : - Answer: an in cab inspection
The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the : - Answer: extendable turret
items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually performed : - Answer: on a 4 to 12 month basis
Identify the true statement about the expansion and drainage test - Answer: the object of test method B
is to obtain a sample of foam that is typical of that to be applied to the burning fuel surface under
anticipated fire conditions
a substance that ignites spontaneously on contact with others is : - Answer: A hypergolic
