Driver/Operator Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Question: Which of the following is an example of an exterior functional control switch?
Correct Answer: Emergency lights
Question: What is the first step a driver/operator must perform if the fire apparatus is responding from
inside the fire station?
Correct Answer: Open the apparatus bay door.
Question: What is the normal operating pressure for an air braking system on most fire apparatus?
Correct Answer: 100-120 psi (690-830 kPa)
Question: An engine should cool for at least ______ minutes before the driver/operator attempts to check
the oil level.
Correct Answer: 15
Question: What are installed on standpipe risers where the static pressure exceeds 175 psi (1206 kPa)?
Correct Answer: Pressure regulating valve
Question: Which NFPA standard requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and provided with an
approved seat belt?
Correct Answer: NFPA 1901
Question: A warning alarm must activate when pressure in the air system falls below
Correct Answer: : 60 psi (414 kPa).
Question: What is the correct formula used for calculating friction loss in its simplest form?
Correct Answer: FL = C × Q2 × L
Question: The inspection process begins with a(n)
Correct Answer: : review of the apparatus inspection form.
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which section focuses on inspecting the portable radios,
SCBA, maps, traffic vests, hearing protection, medical gloves, and box lights?
Correct Answer: Cab interior inspection
Question: What is the elevation pressure when the nozzle is on the 12th floor?
Correct Answer: 55 psi (379 kPa)
Question: Which of the following does NOT influence pump calculations?
Correct Answer: Pump type
Question: Which of the following is an example of an interior functional control switch?
Correct Answer: Map lights
Question: Which of the following formulas is used to determine nozzle reaction in fog nozzles?
Correct Answer: NR = 0.0504 × gpm × ÖNP
, Question: When adding any fluids to a fire apparatus, the driver/operator should be sure
Correct Answer: : to document the amount of fluid added on the fire apparatus inspection form
Question: The ____________ system keeps a vehicle's axles in place and holds up the fire apparatus and its
entire load.
Correct Answer: suspension
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which section focuses on inspecting the generators, fans,
hydraulic rescue tools, and hand tools?
Correct Answer: General tools/equipment inspection
Question: When backing a fire apparatus, the driver/operator should immediately stop the apparatus when
Correct Answer: : the driver/operator loses sight of the spotter
Question: What is the net pump discharge pressure (NPDPpps) if you are pumping a pump discharge
pressure of 170 psi (1190 kPa) and you have 50 psi (350 kPa) of pressure coming in from a hydrant?
Correct Answer: 120 psi (840 kPa)
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which fire apparatus section would focus on inspecting the
fluid levels, battery charge, cooling system, motor components such as belts, charging system, and drive
train elements?
Correct Answer: Engine compartment inspection
Question: As a general rule, a driver/operator should not exceed a pump discharge pressure of ________
when supplying water to a standpipe system.
Correct Answer: 200 psi (1378 kPa)
Question: Which of the following delivers operational power to the fire apparatus chassis?
Correct Answer: Ignition switch
Question: Determine the pump discharge pressure for supplying a prepiped elevated master stream through
200 ft (60 m) of 4-inch (102-mm) hose, where the aerial is raised to 80 ft (24 m) and has a 2-inch (50-mm)
tip rated at 80 psi (550 kPa).
Correct Answer: 190 psi (1310 kPa)
Question: Ten degrees of play is equivalent to ____ inches of movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering
wheel.
Correct Answer: 2
Question: How would a driver/operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to prevent
discharge while it is not in use?
Correct Answer: Use the battery selector switch
Question: While driving a fire apparatus around an emergency scene, the driver/operator may be forced to
maneuver the fire apparatus in a tight area and around obstacles that are hanging down, such as trees or
building signs. NFPA 1002 requires the driver/operator to successfully complete a ___________________
exercise to simulate this challenge.
Correct Answer: diminishing clearance
Answers
Question: Which of the following is an example of an exterior functional control switch?
Correct Answer: Emergency lights
Question: What is the first step a driver/operator must perform if the fire apparatus is responding from
inside the fire station?
Correct Answer: Open the apparatus bay door.
Question: What is the normal operating pressure for an air braking system on most fire apparatus?
Correct Answer: 100-120 psi (690-830 kPa)
Question: An engine should cool for at least ______ minutes before the driver/operator attempts to check
the oil level.
Correct Answer: 15
Question: What are installed on standpipe risers where the static pressure exceeds 175 psi (1206 kPa)?
Correct Answer: Pressure regulating valve
Question: Which NFPA standard requires that all seats on fire apparatus be enclosed and provided with an
approved seat belt?
Correct Answer: NFPA 1901
Question: A warning alarm must activate when pressure in the air system falls below
Correct Answer: : 60 psi (414 kPa).
Question: What is the correct formula used for calculating friction loss in its simplest form?
Correct Answer: FL = C × Q2 × L
Question: The inspection process begins with a(n)
Correct Answer: : review of the apparatus inspection form.
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which section focuses on inspecting the portable radios,
SCBA, maps, traffic vests, hearing protection, medical gloves, and box lights?
Correct Answer: Cab interior inspection
Question: What is the elevation pressure when the nozzle is on the 12th floor?
Correct Answer: 55 psi (379 kPa)
Question: Which of the following does NOT influence pump calculations?
Correct Answer: Pump type
Question: Which of the following is an example of an interior functional control switch?
Correct Answer: Map lights
Question: Which of the following formulas is used to determine nozzle reaction in fog nozzles?
Correct Answer: NR = 0.0504 × gpm × ÖNP
, Question: When adding any fluids to a fire apparatus, the driver/operator should be sure
Correct Answer: : to document the amount of fluid added on the fire apparatus inspection form
Question: The ____________ system keeps a vehicle's axles in place and holds up the fire apparatus and its
entire load.
Correct Answer: suspension
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which section focuses on inspecting the generators, fans,
hydraulic rescue tools, and hand tools?
Correct Answer: General tools/equipment inspection
Question: When backing a fire apparatus, the driver/operator should immediately stop the apparatus when
Correct Answer: : the driver/operator loses sight of the spotter
Question: What is the net pump discharge pressure (NPDPpps) if you are pumping a pump discharge
pressure of 170 psi (1190 kPa) and you have 50 psi (350 kPa) of pressure coming in from a hydrant?
Correct Answer: 120 psi (840 kPa)
Question: When inspecting the fire apparatus, which fire apparatus section would focus on inspecting the
fluid levels, battery charge, cooling system, motor components such as belts, charging system, and drive
train elements?
Correct Answer: Engine compartment inspection
Question: As a general rule, a driver/operator should not exceed a pump discharge pressure of ________
when supplying water to a standpipe system.
Correct Answer: 200 psi (1378 kPa)
Question: Which of the following delivers operational power to the fire apparatus chassis?
Correct Answer: Ignition switch
Question: Determine the pump discharge pressure for supplying a prepiped elevated master stream through
200 ft (60 m) of 4-inch (102-mm) hose, where the aerial is raised to 80 ft (24 m) and has a 2-inch (50-mm)
tip rated at 80 psi (550 kPa).
Correct Answer: 190 psi (1310 kPa)
Question: Ten degrees of play is equivalent to ____ inches of movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering
wheel.
Correct Answer: 2
Question: How would a driver/operator disconnect all electrical power to a fire apparatus to prevent
discharge while it is not in use?
Correct Answer: Use the battery selector switch
Question: While driving a fire apparatus around an emergency scene, the driver/operator may be forced to
maneuver the fire apparatus in a tight area and around obstacles that are hanging down, such as trees or
building signs. NFPA 1002 requires the driver/operator to successfully complete a ___________________
exercise to simulate this challenge.
Correct Answer: diminishing clearance
