State of Florida Driver Operator Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
Steering wheel play should be no more than ____ degrees in either direction:
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40 - ANSWER-A
The most common type of apparatus fire pump found in the fire service today is:
A. Positive displacement pump
B. Midship pump
C. Piston pump
D. Rotary pump - ANSWER-B
Engine companies that carry large quantities of ground ladders, but do not have a
main aerial device are called:
A. Quint
B. Quad
C. Midipumper
D. None of the above - ANSWER-B
Apparatus equipped with a fire pump whose rated capacity is less that 750 GPM are
required to undergo the same certification test as a pumper over 750 GPM with the
exception of:
A. Pumping test
B. Pumping engine overload test
C. Vacuum test
D. Water tank to pump flow test - ANSWER-B
When conducting a vacuum test, run the priming device until the test gauge shows
22 inches of mercury developed. Reduce the amount of mercury developed 1 inch
for each ____ of altitude.
A. 500
B. 750
C. 1000
D. 1200 - ANSWER-C
NFPA 1901 states that piping should be sized so that pumpers with a capacity of 500
GPM or less should be capable of flowing ____ GPM from their booster tank.
A. 100
B. 250
,C. 500
D. 750 - ANSWER-B
When supplying a sprinkler system, it is a general rule of thumb one 1000 GPM
rated pumper should supply the FDC for every ____ sprinklers that are estimated to
be flowing.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50 - ANSWER-D
When drafting, the maximum theoretical lift is:
A. 22 ft
B. 29.5 ft
C. 33.9 ft
D. 36.7 ft - ANSWER-C
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
that prevents air horns from being operated when the air pressure in the air reservoir
drops below:
A. 60 psi
B. 80 psi
C. 100 psi
D. 110 psi - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is FALSE as it pertains to rear mounted pumps:
A. Rear mounted pumps provide a more even weight distribution on the apparatus
chassis
B. Rear mounted pumps give the driver/operator more protection from traffic
exposure
C. Rear mounted pumps allow the apparatus to have more compartment space
D. Rear mounted pumps are becoming increasingly popular for fire depts. -
ANSWER-B
According to NFPA 1901, a mobile water supply apparatus must carry at least:
A. 750 gallons
B. 1000 gallons
C. 1250 gallons
D. 1500 gallons - ANSWER-B
Portable generators are designed to provide power with ____ watts of power being
the largest:
A. 1000
B. 5000
, C. 8000
D. 10000 - ANSWER-B
Which statement below is false?
A. Industrial, municipal, an airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of
discharging firefighting foam on class B fires
B. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C only
C. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. commonly have pumpers capable of
discharging firefighting foam on ordinary combustible fires.
D. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11 C and NFPA 1901 -
ANSWER-B
When positioning and apparatus for protecting a structure threatened by a wild land
fire, which is INCORRECT?
A. Park on a roadway
B. Park on the leeward side of the structure
C. Keep cab doors closed and windows rolled up
D. Place the apparatus air conditioning (if equipped) in recirculating mode -
ANSWER-A
Pumps are hydrostatically tested at 250 psi for ____ minutes.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None of the above - ANSWER-C
The section of the pump that gradually increases in cross sectional area as it nears
the discharge outlet of the pump is the:
A. Bourdon tube
B. Circulator valve
C. Volute
D. Flow meter - ANSWER-D
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, units
should travel at least ____ to _____ feet apart.
A. 200-300
B. 300-500
C. 500-700
D. 700-800 - ANSWER-B
The conventional power take off units limits the capacity of the pump to about:
A. 250 GPM
B. 500 GPM
C. 750 GPM
Questions with Verified Answers
Steering wheel play should be no more than ____ degrees in either direction:
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40 - ANSWER-A
The most common type of apparatus fire pump found in the fire service today is:
A. Positive displacement pump
B. Midship pump
C. Piston pump
D. Rotary pump - ANSWER-B
Engine companies that carry large quantities of ground ladders, but do not have a
main aerial device are called:
A. Quint
B. Quad
C. Midipumper
D. None of the above - ANSWER-B
Apparatus equipped with a fire pump whose rated capacity is less that 750 GPM are
required to undergo the same certification test as a pumper over 750 GPM with the
exception of:
A. Pumping test
B. Pumping engine overload test
C. Vacuum test
D. Water tank to pump flow test - ANSWER-B
When conducting a vacuum test, run the priming device until the test gauge shows
22 inches of mercury developed. Reduce the amount of mercury developed 1 inch
for each ____ of altitude.
A. 500
B. 750
C. 1000
D. 1200 - ANSWER-C
NFPA 1901 states that piping should be sized so that pumpers with a capacity of 500
GPM or less should be capable of flowing ____ GPM from their booster tank.
A. 100
B. 250
,C. 500
D. 750 - ANSWER-B
When supplying a sprinkler system, it is a general rule of thumb one 1000 GPM
rated pumper should supply the FDC for every ____ sprinklers that are estimated to
be flowing.
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50 - ANSWER-D
When drafting, the maximum theoretical lift is:
A. 22 ft
B. 29.5 ft
C. 33.9 ft
D. 36.7 ft - ANSWER-C
Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
that prevents air horns from being operated when the air pressure in the air reservoir
drops below:
A. 60 psi
B. 80 psi
C. 100 psi
D. 110 psi - ANSWER-B
Which of the following is FALSE as it pertains to rear mounted pumps:
A. Rear mounted pumps provide a more even weight distribution on the apparatus
chassis
B. Rear mounted pumps give the driver/operator more protection from traffic
exposure
C. Rear mounted pumps allow the apparatus to have more compartment space
D. Rear mounted pumps are becoming increasingly popular for fire depts. -
ANSWER-B
According to NFPA 1901, a mobile water supply apparatus must carry at least:
A. 750 gallons
B. 1000 gallons
C. 1250 gallons
D. 1500 gallons - ANSWER-B
Portable generators are designed to provide power with ____ watts of power being
the largest:
A. 1000
B. 5000
, C. 8000
D. 10000 - ANSWER-B
Which statement below is false?
A. Industrial, municipal, an airport fire depts. Commonly have pumpers capable of
discharging firefighting foam on class B fires
B. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11C only
C. Industrial, municipal, and airport fire depts. commonly have pumpers capable of
discharging firefighting foam on ordinary combustible fires.
D. Industrial foam pumpers are built according to NFPA 11 C and NFPA 1901 -
ANSWER-B
When positioning and apparatus for protecting a structure threatened by a wild land
fire, which is INCORRECT?
A. Park on a roadway
B. Park on the leeward side of the structure
C. Keep cab doors closed and windows rolled up
D. Place the apparatus air conditioning (if equipped) in recirculating mode -
ANSWER-A
Pumps are hydrostatically tested at 250 psi for ____ minutes.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. None of the above - ANSWER-C
The section of the pump that gradually increases in cross sectional area as it nears
the discharge outlet of the pump is the:
A. Bourdon tube
B. Circulator valve
C. Volute
D. Flow meter - ANSWER-D
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, units
should travel at least ____ to _____ feet apart.
A. 200-300
B. 300-500
C. 500-700
D. 700-800 - ANSWER-B
The conventional power take off units limits the capacity of the pump to about:
A. 250 GPM
B. 500 GPM
C. 750 GPM
