Quiz 3: ARFF Chapters 5, 8, 10 questions
with complete solutions
To perform their duties properly, all ARFF driver/operators must meet the
requirements established by: (398)
A. CARs.
B. NFPA®.
C. FAA AC.
D. their respective jurisdictions. - correct answer ✔✔D. their respective
jurisdictions.
Why is a complete apparatus inspection and maintenance program important to
ARFF operations? (400)
A. To meet federal aviation standards
B. To keep vehicles in top operating condition at all times
C. To minimize taxpayer complaints during special events
D. To ensure all ARFF operations are done in a consistent manner throughout the
U.S. - correct answer ✔✔B. To keep vehicles in top operating condition at all times
Which type of approach helps ensure that all required items are checked each
time an apparatus inspection is completed? (401)
A. Cursory
B. Creative
C. Superficial
D. Systematic - correct answer ✔✔D. Systematic
,When inspecting ARFF apparatus, why is it important to keep hands, feet, and
loose clothing away from belts, pulleys, and drive shafts when the engine is
running? (402)
A. To reduce the risk of injury
B. To reduce the need for protective gear
C. To reduce the risk of damaging the vehicle
D. To reduce the risk of interfering with various tests - correct answer ✔✔A. To
reduce the risk of injury
Where does an ARFF vehicle inspection commonly begin? (404)
A. With an interior inspection
B. With an external inspection
C. With brake inspection and tests
D. With an engine compartment inspection - correct answer ✔✔B. With an
external inspection
In a vehicle with a manual shift transmission, the clutch should be inspected to
ensure it has: (409)
A. no free play.
B. less than 2 inches of free play.
C. neither excessive nor insufficient free play.
D. the exact amount of free play specified in the owner's manual. - correct answer
✔✔C. neither excessive nor insufficient free play.
, What type of brake test is required by many states and provinces before road
operation of a commercial vehicle and is designed to provide the driver/operator
with safety information that otherwise might not be evident? (411)
A. Air brake test
C. Anti-lock brake test
B. Hydraulic brake test
D. Slack adjuster brake test - correct answer ✔✔A. Air brake test
Which of the following is a part of a long-standing fire service tradition that also
helps promote a longer vehicle life? (414)
A. Vehicle cleanliness
B. Parade participation
C. County fair participation
D. Civilian tours of the fire station - correct answer ✔✔A. Vehicle cleanliness
What kind of foam system inspection and testing should be done daily? (418)
A. Foam solution refractivity testing
B. Foam solution conductivity testing
C. Ensuring agent tank is full and valves are in operating condition
D. Ensuring discharge is correct ratio of foam concentrate and water - correct
answer ✔✔C. Ensuring agent tank is full and valves are in operating condition
Which of the following is the BEST reason why complete and accurate
documentation and reporting of inspections and maintenance is important? (423)
A. Complete and accurate inspection documentation will help personnel be better
drivers.
with complete solutions
To perform their duties properly, all ARFF driver/operators must meet the
requirements established by: (398)
A. CARs.
B. NFPA®.
C. FAA AC.
D. their respective jurisdictions. - correct answer ✔✔D. their respective
jurisdictions.
Why is a complete apparatus inspection and maintenance program important to
ARFF operations? (400)
A. To meet federal aviation standards
B. To keep vehicles in top operating condition at all times
C. To minimize taxpayer complaints during special events
D. To ensure all ARFF operations are done in a consistent manner throughout the
U.S. - correct answer ✔✔B. To keep vehicles in top operating condition at all times
Which type of approach helps ensure that all required items are checked each
time an apparatus inspection is completed? (401)
A. Cursory
B. Creative
C. Superficial
D. Systematic - correct answer ✔✔D. Systematic
,When inspecting ARFF apparatus, why is it important to keep hands, feet, and
loose clothing away from belts, pulleys, and drive shafts when the engine is
running? (402)
A. To reduce the risk of injury
B. To reduce the need for protective gear
C. To reduce the risk of damaging the vehicle
D. To reduce the risk of interfering with various tests - correct answer ✔✔A. To
reduce the risk of injury
Where does an ARFF vehicle inspection commonly begin? (404)
A. With an interior inspection
B. With an external inspection
C. With brake inspection and tests
D. With an engine compartment inspection - correct answer ✔✔B. With an
external inspection
In a vehicle with a manual shift transmission, the clutch should be inspected to
ensure it has: (409)
A. no free play.
B. less than 2 inches of free play.
C. neither excessive nor insufficient free play.
D. the exact amount of free play specified in the owner's manual. - correct answer
✔✔C. neither excessive nor insufficient free play.
, What type of brake test is required by many states and provinces before road
operation of a commercial vehicle and is designed to provide the driver/operator
with safety information that otherwise might not be evident? (411)
A. Air brake test
C. Anti-lock brake test
B. Hydraulic brake test
D. Slack adjuster brake test - correct answer ✔✔A. Air brake test
Which of the following is a part of a long-standing fire service tradition that also
helps promote a longer vehicle life? (414)
A. Vehicle cleanliness
B. Parade participation
C. County fair participation
D. Civilian tours of the fire station - correct answer ✔✔A. Vehicle cleanliness
What kind of foam system inspection and testing should be done daily? (418)
A. Foam solution refractivity testing
B. Foam solution conductivity testing
C. Ensuring agent tank is full and valves are in operating condition
D. Ensuring discharge is correct ratio of foam concentrate and water - correct
answer ✔✔C. Ensuring agent tank is full and valves are in operating condition
Which of the following is the BEST reason why complete and accurate
documentation and reporting of inspections and maintenance is important? (423)
A. Complete and accurate inspection documentation will help personnel be better
drivers.
