ARFF DRIVER Questions with
complete solution 2025/2026
1 .The key thing to remember when conducting a inspection of an ARFF apparatus is? - correct answer
✔be systematic
2. When performing the hand line nozzle test, you must discharge foam onto a paved surface for a
period of? - correct answer ✔30 seconds
3. The first apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used
on a ____ basis? - correct answer ✔Yearly
4. All of the following about parking an ARFF apparatus are TRUE except? - correct answer ✔Park on
the opposite side of the track from the incident
5. The airfield area that is used for luggage handling, A/C refueling and personnel is? - correct answer
✔Ramps
6. All if the following statements about the importance of preventive maintenance are TRUE except that
it? - correct answer ✔Decrease amount of wear and tear
7. During the expansion and drainage test, note a record the level of accumulated solution in the bottom
of the cylinder every _____ seconds? - correct answer ✔30 seconds
8. It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated? - correct answer ✔As determined
by the authority having jurisdiction
9. When planning a response route involving an ARFF apparatus, you should always? - correct answer
✔Identify all height, weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may encounter
,10. Alternating red and green lights from the tower indicated? - correct answer ✔Proceed with caution
11. Proper operation of the foam transfer pump should be inspected? - correct answer ✔Weekly
12. Identify the TRUE statement about preparing for the turret ground pattern test? - correct answer
✔Turret must be tilted upward at least 30 degrees angle with the horizontal
13. Items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually preformed? - correct answer ✔On 4 to 12
month basis
Breaking distance - correct answer ✔Distance an apparatus travels from the time the brakes are
applied until it comes to a complete stop.
Reaction distance - correct answer ✔Time it takes to transfer foot from accelerator to brake.
Total breaking distance - correct answer ✔Is the sum of the driver/operators reaction distance and
braking distance.
15. An instrument landing system (ILS) critical area sign has a white inscription on a red back ground and
is a? - correct answer ✔Mandatory instruction sign
16. Identify TWO safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine access door? -
correct answer ✔Engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access door
17. For the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a? - correct answer ✔30
degree angel with the horizontal
, 18. Identify three items that should be included on a weekly? - correct answer ✔Intake strainer
• Foam transfer pump
• Pump pressure control device
19. Identify TWO TRUE statements about the turning radius of a apparatus? - correct answer ✔•
Operator should practice driving the apparatus to be familiar
• The amount of space the apparatus takes in a 360 degree turn
20. Airplanes land in the following correct order of patterns? - correct answer ✔• downwind leg
• base leg
• final approach
21. The purpose of the manifold on the center counsel is? - correct answer ✔Regulate the air pressure
in members SCBA
22. THREE items you must verify prior to conducting the foam solution-concentrate test, turret ground
pattern test, and expansion and drainage test? - correct answer ✔• The pressure and flow
characteristics of each apparatus outlet
• That the apparatus Water and foam systems operational
• That the Piping system flushed
Foam transfer pump - correct answer ✔Weekly
Turrets - correct answer ✔Daily
Foam test result - correct answer ✔Test records
complete solution 2025/2026
1 .The key thing to remember when conducting a inspection of an ARFF apparatus is? - correct answer
✔be systematic
2. When performing the hand line nozzle test, you must discharge foam onto a paved surface for a
period of? - correct answer ✔30 seconds
3. The first apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used
on a ____ basis? - correct answer ✔Yearly
4. All of the following about parking an ARFF apparatus are TRUE except? - correct answer ✔Park on
the opposite side of the track from the incident
5. The airfield area that is used for luggage handling, A/C refueling and personnel is? - correct answer
✔Ramps
6. All if the following statements about the importance of preventive maintenance are TRUE except that
it? - correct answer ✔Decrease amount of wear and tear
7. During the expansion and drainage test, note a record the level of accumulated solution in the bottom
of the cylinder every _____ seconds? - correct answer ✔30 seconds
8. It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated? - correct answer ✔As determined
by the authority having jurisdiction
9. When planning a response route involving an ARFF apparatus, you should always? - correct answer
✔Identify all height, weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may encounter
,10. Alternating red and green lights from the tower indicated? - correct answer ✔Proceed with caution
11. Proper operation of the foam transfer pump should be inspected? - correct answer ✔Weekly
12. Identify the TRUE statement about preparing for the turret ground pattern test? - correct answer
✔Turret must be tilted upward at least 30 degrees angle with the horizontal
13. Items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually preformed? - correct answer ✔On 4 to 12
month basis
Breaking distance - correct answer ✔Distance an apparatus travels from the time the brakes are
applied until it comes to a complete stop.
Reaction distance - correct answer ✔Time it takes to transfer foot from accelerator to brake.
Total breaking distance - correct answer ✔Is the sum of the driver/operators reaction distance and
braking distance.
15. An instrument landing system (ILS) critical area sign has a white inscription on a red back ground and
is a? - correct answer ✔Mandatory instruction sign
16. Identify TWO safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine access door? -
correct answer ✔Engine is shut down
There is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access door
17. For the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a? - correct answer ✔30
degree angel with the horizontal
, 18. Identify three items that should be included on a weekly? - correct answer ✔Intake strainer
• Foam transfer pump
• Pump pressure control device
19. Identify TWO TRUE statements about the turning radius of a apparatus? - correct answer ✔•
Operator should practice driving the apparatus to be familiar
• The amount of space the apparatus takes in a 360 degree turn
20. Airplanes land in the following correct order of patterns? - correct answer ✔• downwind leg
• base leg
• final approach
21. The purpose of the manifold on the center counsel is? - correct answer ✔Regulate the air pressure
in members SCBA
22. THREE items you must verify prior to conducting the foam solution-concentrate test, turret ground
pattern test, and expansion and drainage test? - correct answer ✔• The pressure and flow
characteristics of each apparatus outlet
• That the apparatus Water and foam systems operational
• That the Piping system flushed
Foam transfer pump - correct answer ✔Weekly
Turrets - correct answer ✔Daily
Foam test result - correct answer ✔Test records
