Pump Ops State Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Brake Fade - CORRECT ANSWER - loss of braking function, which occurs due to excessive
use of brakes
Dry Hydrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction
connections installed at static water sources to speed drafting operations.
who do you notify for defects and documentation with the apparatus? - CORRECT
ANSWER - your immediate supervisor
when being relieved, what should you tell the person coming onto shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or
problems
when backing an apparatus, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - sound 2 short blasts of the
vehicles horn immediately before backing the apparatus
backing straight: - CORRECT ANSWER - palms face the spotter using both arms
backing right: - CORRECT ANSWER - right arm out to side with palm of left hand facing
driver.
backing left: - CORRECT ANSWER - left arm out to side with palm of right hand facing
driver
stop - CORRECT ANSWER - arms form an "X".
pull forward: - CORRECT ANSWER - palms face driver (similar to backing straight)
, mixing foam - CORRECT ANSWER - batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
induction: - CORRECT ANSWER - uses a venturi device called an eductor
storing foam: - CORRECT ANSWER - pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to
largest)
Loading shedding: - CORRECT ANSWER - when load monitor shuts down less important
electrical equipment to prevent overload
when should you apply hearing protection? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90db and higher
steering wheel play - CORRECT ANSWER - should not be more than 10 degrees
air pressure below 80psi does what? - CORRECT ANSWER - prevents air horns from
operating
NFPA 1901 brake test requires: - CORRECT ANSWER - that new apparatuses come to a
complete stop at 20mph in 35 ft or less
The SAE number indicates the: - CORRECT ANSWER - oil viscosity
SAE - CORRECT ANSWER - Society of Automotive Engineers
water supply pumper - CORRECT ANSWER - pumper with the largest pump located at the
water source
3 components of water shuttle: - CORRECT ANSWER - full site, shuttle route and dump site
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Brake Fade - CORRECT ANSWER - loss of braking function, which occurs due to excessive
use of brakes
Dry Hydrant - CORRECT ANSWER - Permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction
connections installed at static water sources to speed drafting operations.
who do you notify for defects and documentation with the apparatus? - CORRECT
ANSWER - your immediate supervisor
when being relieved, what should you tell the person coming onto shift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - any pertinent information regarding incident activity, equipment usage, or
problems
when backing an apparatus, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - sound 2 short blasts of the
vehicles horn immediately before backing the apparatus
backing straight: - CORRECT ANSWER - palms face the spotter using both arms
backing right: - CORRECT ANSWER - right arm out to side with palm of left hand facing
driver.
backing left: - CORRECT ANSWER - left arm out to side with palm of right hand facing
driver
stop - CORRECT ANSWER - arms form an "X".
pull forward: - CORRECT ANSWER - palms face driver (similar to backing straight)
, mixing foam - CORRECT ANSWER - batch mixing is simple but potentially inaccurate
induction: - CORRECT ANSWER - uses a venturi device called an eductor
storing foam: - CORRECT ANSWER - pails, barrels, totes, and apparatus tanks (smallest to
largest)
Loading shedding: - CORRECT ANSWER - when load monitor shuts down less important
electrical equipment to prevent overload
when should you apply hearing protection? - CORRECT ANSWER - 90db and higher
steering wheel play - CORRECT ANSWER - should not be more than 10 degrees
air pressure below 80psi does what? - CORRECT ANSWER - prevents air horns from
operating
NFPA 1901 brake test requires: - CORRECT ANSWER - that new apparatuses come to a
complete stop at 20mph in 35 ft or less
The SAE number indicates the: - CORRECT ANSWER - oil viscosity
SAE - CORRECT ANSWER - Society of Automotive Engineers
water supply pumper - CORRECT ANSWER - pumper with the largest pump located at the
water source
3 components of water shuttle: - CORRECT ANSWER - full site, shuttle route and dump site
