Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator
Test 1 questions well answered
NFPA 1910 mandates tire tread depth limitations of no less than _____ on any non-steering axle
at any two adjacent major tread grooves. - ANS ✔4/32 inches (3.2 mm) on any steering axle or
2/32 inches (1.6 mm)
The distance that a vehicle clutch pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually
contacts the clutch release fingers is known as: - ANS ✔free play.
An inspection performed by the eye without equipment is called a(an): - ANS ✔visual check.
The maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions
is known as: - ANS ✔Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
According to NFPA 1910, tires have a maximum age of _____ years. - ANS ✔seven
Which device indicates the amount of current flowing to or from the batteries? - ANS
✔Ammeter
Fire apparatus files for inspections, maintenance requests, preventive maintenance, repairs, and
testing results must be kept for: - ANS ✔the life of the vehicle.
A leak that is great enough to form drops but not enough for them to fall from the item being
inspected is a _____ leakage. - ANS ✔Class 2
, What is the safest practice to prevent carcinogen exposure in the fireground? - ANS ✔Avoid
combustion products
Because apparatus batteries can give off hydrogen gas, what preventative measure should be
taken when servicing them? - ANS ✔Ventilate the area
Fire apparatus equipped with electric power generators may be powered by separate engines
with or without their own fuel tank, or by: - ANS ✔hydraulic power take-off systems.
The apparatus transmission fluid level check should be conducted: - ANS ✔while the engine is
running.
Vehicle batteries must be cleaned by washing them with a solution of: - ANS ✔baking soda and
water.
Why is the D/O integral to the inspection, maintenance, and testing of emergency vehicles? -
ANS ✔Typically the first person to identify mechanical problems
When checking the oil level on an apparatus, make sure that the vehicle: - ANS ✔is on a level
surface.
How should large, loose dirt particles on the interior of an apparatus be removed? - ANS
✔Vaccum
The maximum recommended tire pressure is imprinted on the exterior of the tires; however,
the tires' actual pressure specification is up to the: - ANS ✔AHJ to determine from actual axle
weight.
What is a primary goal of apparatus preventative maintenance? - ANS ✔To reduce the
frequency and cost of repairs
Test 1 questions well answered
NFPA 1910 mandates tire tread depth limitations of no less than _____ on any non-steering axle
at any two adjacent major tread grooves. - ANS ✔4/32 inches (3.2 mm) on any steering axle or
2/32 inches (1.6 mm)
The distance that a vehicle clutch pedal must be pushed before the throw-out bearing actually
contacts the clutch release fingers is known as: - ANS ✔free play.
An inspection performed by the eye without equipment is called a(an): - ANS ✔visual check.
The maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions
is known as: - ANS ✔Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
According to NFPA 1910, tires have a maximum age of _____ years. - ANS ✔seven
Which device indicates the amount of current flowing to or from the batteries? - ANS
✔Ammeter
Fire apparatus files for inspections, maintenance requests, preventive maintenance, repairs, and
testing results must be kept for: - ANS ✔the life of the vehicle.
A leak that is great enough to form drops but not enough for them to fall from the item being
inspected is a _____ leakage. - ANS ✔Class 2
, What is the safest practice to prevent carcinogen exposure in the fireground? - ANS ✔Avoid
combustion products
Because apparatus batteries can give off hydrogen gas, what preventative measure should be
taken when servicing them? - ANS ✔Ventilate the area
Fire apparatus equipped with electric power generators may be powered by separate engines
with or without their own fuel tank, or by: - ANS ✔hydraulic power take-off systems.
The apparatus transmission fluid level check should be conducted: - ANS ✔while the engine is
running.
Vehicle batteries must be cleaned by washing them with a solution of: - ANS ✔baking soda and
water.
Why is the D/O integral to the inspection, maintenance, and testing of emergency vehicles? -
ANS ✔Typically the first person to identify mechanical problems
When checking the oil level on an apparatus, make sure that the vehicle: - ANS ✔is on a level
surface.
How should large, loose dirt particles on the interior of an apparatus be removed? - ANS
✔Vaccum
The maximum recommended tire pressure is imprinted on the exterior of the tires; however,
the tires' actual pressure specification is up to the: - ANS ✔AHJ to determine from actual axle
weight.
What is a primary goal of apparatus preventative maintenance? - ANS ✔To reduce the
frequency and cost of repairs
