1,2,3,15 driver operator test/review
with 100% correct answers passed
Where does acceptance testing for apparatus usually take place? Ch 15 p517 - ANS ✔At the
purchasing jurisdiction
During road tests, what speed must the apparatus be able to reach from a standing start within
25 seconds? p 516 - ANS ✔35 mph
When backing apparatus, and IFSTA guideline is to: p113 - ANS ✔Use one or more spotters
All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab or body and wearing seat belts: p90 -
ANS ✔Before the apparatus is put into motion
Which of the following is a function of an automatic traction control system? p.111 - ANS
✔Reduces engine torque
Which of the following actions would MOST likely be considered reckless when driving an
apparatus? p86 - ANS ✔Failing to abide by posted weight limits
Which equipment can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically
used to power vehicle-mounted floodlights? p23 - ANS ✔Inverter
Which apparatus is MOST likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate? p17 - ANS ✔Water tender
, Which of the following wastes fuel, may lead to buildup of carbon in injectors, valves, and
pistons, and may cause damage to internal engine components and emission systems? p94 -
ANS ✔Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily
In general, Steering wheel play should be more than approximately ________ in either
direction. p41 - ANS ✔10 degrees
Which of the following is a guideline for cleaning apparatus interiors? p35 - ANS ✔Use only
products specified by the apparatus manufacturer.
Which of the following equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard
electrical outlets? p24 - ANS ✔Adapters
Which apparatus may be equipped with ground sweep nozzles intended to extinguish small fires
as the vehicle advances through short vegetation? p20 - ANS ✔Wildland fire apparatus
If a flowmeter is used during performance testing, fog nozzles may be used in place of: p522 -
ANS ✔Smooth bore nozzles
Which of the following is the MOST important reason for adjusting mirrors? p96 - ANS ✔To
minimize blind spots
Which of the following checks are completed during an interior cab inspection? p40 - ANS
✔Dashboard instruments for correct readings
Which of the following should be ensured before conducting an apparatus inspection indoors?
p37 - ANS ✔Area is properly ventilated
What does the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) number for engine oil indicate? p46 - ANS
✔Viscosity of the oil
with 100% correct answers passed
Where does acceptance testing for apparatus usually take place? Ch 15 p517 - ANS ✔At the
purchasing jurisdiction
During road tests, what speed must the apparatus be able to reach from a standing start within
25 seconds? p 516 - ANS ✔35 mph
When backing apparatus, and IFSTA guideline is to: p113 - ANS ✔Use one or more spotters
All riders on the apparatus must be seated within the cab or body and wearing seat belts: p90 -
ANS ✔Before the apparatus is put into motion
Which of the following is a function of an automatic traction control system? p.111 - ANS
✔Reduces engine torque
Which of the following actions would MOST likely be considered reckless when driving an
apparatus? p86 - ANS ✔Failing to abide by posted weight limits
Which equipment can be moved only a short distance away from the vehicle and is typically
used to power vehicle-mounted floodlights? p23 - ANS ✔Inverter
Which apparatus is MOST likely to be used to transport water to areas where a water system is
nonexistent or inadequate? p17 - ANS ✔Water tender
, Which of the following wastes fuel, may lead to buildup of carbon in injectors, valves, and
pistons, and may cause damage to internal engine components and emission systems? p94 -
ANS ✔Allowing a diesel engine to idle unnecessarily
In general, Steering wheel play should be more than approximately ________ in either
direction. p41 - ANS ✔10 degrees
Which of the following is a guideline for cleaning apparatus interiors? p35 - ANS ✔Use only
products specified by the apparatus manufacturer.
Which of the following equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard
electrical outlets? p24 - ANS ✔Adapters
Which apparatus may be equipped with ground sweep nozzles intended to extinguish small fires
as the vehicle advances through short vegetation? p20 - ANS ✔Wildland fire apparatus
If a flowmeter is used during performance testing, fog nozzles may be used in place of: p522 -
ANS ✔Smooth bore nozzles
Which of the following is the MOST important reason for adjusting mirrors? p96 - ANS ✔To
minimize blind spots
Which of the following checks are completed during an interior cab inspection? p40 - ANS
✔Dashboard instruments for correct readings
Which of the following should be ensured before conducting an apparatus inspection indoors?
p37 - ANS ✔Area is properly ventilated
What does the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) number for engine oil indicate? p46 - ANS
✔Viscosity of the oil
