Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Driver/ Operator Test Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2025-2026 Actual Exam 600
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
____________ is pressure gained when the nozzle is below the pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Elevation gain
______________ expansion describes the ratio of finished foam solution after the
concentrate is mixed with water, agitated, and aspirated through a foam-making
appliance. - CORRECT ANSWER: Foam
______________ is pressure lost when the nozzle is above the pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Elevation loss
_______________ evolutions are standard methods of working with fire hose to
accomplish different objectives in a variety of situations. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fire
hose
_______________ has a significant effect on the weight of water. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Temperature
________________ foam is particularly useful for protecting buildings in rural areas
during forest and brush fires when the water supply is limited. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Class A
,________________ is the forward pressure measured at a discharge opening while
water is moving. - CORRECT ANSWER: Flow pressure
________________ is the process of of pouring foam concentrate directly into the fire
apparatus water tank, thereby mixing a large amount of foam at one time. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Batch mixing
________________ refers to the pressure required at the nozzle to deliver the fire
stream and flow rate for which the nozzle was designed. - CORRECT ANSWER: Nozzle
pressure
_________________ pressure in a system is identified by water that is not moving. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Static
__________________ foams are used for the exinguishment of Class B fires involving
hydrocarbons. - CORRECT ANSWER: Protein
__________________ is the term used to describe pressure in a water system during a
period of normal consumption. - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal operating pressure
__________________ nozzles produce fine droplets of water that absorb heat quickly. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Fog stream
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - CORRECT ANSWER: Assigned riding positions
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER: Routine
,___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for
building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting
positive response outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER:
___________________ is defined as the cessation of proper functioning or
performance. - CORRECT ANSWER: Failure
___________________ systems are the most common of system in use today and are
designed for use with Class A foam and with many Class B foam concentrates,
depending on the viscosity of the concentrate. - CORRECT ANSWER: Injection
______________________ is the term used to describe a pressure surge or wave
caused by the kinetic energy of a fluid in motion when it is forced to stop or change
direction suddenly. - CORRECT ANSWER: Water hammer
______________________ is the term used to describe the amount of pressure that
remains in the system when water is flowing. - CORRECT ANSWER: Residual Pressure
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - CORRECT ANSWER: Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
___________________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to
specific equipment operational questions. - CORRECT ANSWER: Operating Manuals
( # of stories -1) X 5 - CORRECT ANSWER: Formula for EP
= 0.0505 X GPM X √NP - CORRECT ANSWER: Fog Nozzle Reaction
1.57 X d² X NP - CORRECT ANSWER: Smooth Bore Nozzle Reaction
, 1000 gallons (4000 L) - CORRECT ANSWER: A mobile water supply apparatus is
equipped with one or more water tanks that meet the requirements of NFPA 1901 and
have a minimum certified capacity of:
1000 gallons (4000 L) - CORRECT ANSWER: In order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have a water tank that holds a
minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - CORRECT ANSWER: According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to
meet the classification of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the
total complement of ground ladders must meet?
115 ft (35 m) - CORRECT ANSWER: To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as
defined by NFPA 1901, the apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________
total complement of ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - CORRECT ANSWER: If a mobile water supply apparatus is
equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction
hose _____________ of hard suction hose with a strainer.
1911 - CORRECT ANSWER: Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified
EVT level 2 technician, as defined by NFPA:
2 - CORRECT ANSWER: In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a "quint". It
must carry a minimum of ___________ combination spray nozzles capable of flowing
95 GPM (360 L/Min)
200 gallons (750 L - CORRECT ANSWER: According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire
apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank
capable of carrying a minimum of:
Driver/ Operator Test Questions and Answers
Latest Update 2025-2026 Actual Exam 600
Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
____________ is pressure gained when the nozzle is below the pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Elevation gain
______________ expansion describes the ratio of finished foam solution after the
concentrate is mixed with water, agitated, and aspirated through a foam-making
appliance. - CORRECT ANSWER: Foam
______________ is pressure lost when the nozzle is above the pump. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Elevation loss
_______________ evolutions are standard methods of working with fire hose to
accomplish different objectives in a variety of situations. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fire
hose
_______________ has a significant effect on the weight of water. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Temperature
________________ foam is particularly useful for protecting buildings in rural areas
during forest and brush fires when the water supply is limited. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Class A
,________________ is the forward pressure measured at a discharge opening while
water is moving. - CORRECT ANSWER: Flow pressure
________________ is the process of of pouring foam concentrate directly into the fire
apparatus water tank, thereby mixing a large amount of foam at one time. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Batch mixing
________________ refers to the pressure required at the nozzle to deliver the fire
stream and flow rate for which the nozzle was designed. - CORRECT ANSWER: Nozzle
pressure
_________________ pressure in a system is identified by water that is not moving. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Static
__________________ foams are used for the exinguishment of Class B fires involving
hydrocarbons. - CORRECT ANSWER: Protein
__________________ is the term used to describe pressure in a water system during a
period of normal consumption. - CORRECT ANSWER: Normal operating pressure
__________________ nozzles produce fine droplets of water that absorb heat quickly. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Fog stream
___________________ are a proactive means that critical functions are assigned to
team members prior to arrival. - CORRECT ANSWER: Assigned riding positions
___________________ inspections include all on-board systems and all carried
equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER: Routine
,___________________ is a key consideration for the driver/operator that is critical for
building a successful team, instilling confidence in crew members, and supporting
positive response outcomes. - CORRECT ANSWER:
___________________ is defined as the cessation of proper functioning or
performance. - CORRECT ANSWER: Failure
___________________ systems are the most common of system in use today and are
designed for use with Class A foam and with many Class B foam concentrates,
depending on the viscosity of the concentrate. - CORRECT ANSWER: Injection
______________________ is the term used to describe a pressure surge or wave
caused by the kinetic energy of a fluid in motion when it is forced to stop or change
direction suddenly. - CORRECT ANSWER: Water hammer
______________________ is the term used to describe the amount of pressure that
remains in the system when water is flowing. - CORRECT ANSWER: Residual Pressure
_________________________ along with a variety of state and provincial health and
safety agencies, develops and enforces government regulations on workplace safety,
and in some cases, responder safety. - CORRECT ANSWER: Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
___________________________ are the best sources for retrieving the answers to
specific equipment operational questions. - CORRECT ANSWER: Operating Manuals
( # of stories -1) X 5 - CORRECT ANSWER: Formula for EP
= 0.0505 X GPM X √NP - CORRECT ANSWER: Fog Nozzle Reaction
1.57 X d² X NP - CORRECT ANSWER: Smooth Bore Nozzle Reaction
, 1000 gallons (4000 L) - CORRECT ANSWER: A mobile water supply apparatus is
equipped with one or more water tanks that meet the requirements of NFPA 1901 and
have a minimum certified capacity of:
1000 gallons (4000 L) - CORRECT ANSWER: In order for a fire apparatus to be
classified as a mobile water supply apparatus, it must have a water tank that holds a
minimum of:
115 Ft (35 M) - CORRECT ANSWER: According to NFPA 1901, for a fire apparatus to
meet the classification of aerial, what is the minimum number of feet in length that the
total complement of ground ladders must meet?
115 ft (35 m) - CORRECT ANSWER: To be considered an aerial fire apparatus as
defined by NFPA 1901, the apparatus must include at a minimum, a _____________
total complement of ground ladders that are supplied and installed by the manufacturer.
15 ft (4.5 m); 20 ft (6m) - CORRECT ANSWER: If a mobile water supply apparatus is
equipped with a fire pump, it must carry a minimum of ___________ of soft suction
hose _____________ of hard suction hose with a strainer.
1911 - CORRECT ANSWER: Performance testing is typically performed by a qualified
EVT level 2 technician, as defined by NFPA:
2 - CORRECT ANSWER: In order for a fire apparatus to be classified as a "quint". It
must carry a minimum of ___________ combination spray nozzles capable of flowing
95 GPM (360 L/Min)
200 gallons (750 L - CORRECT ANSWER: According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire
apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire apparatus, it must have a water tank
capable of carrying a minimum of:
