Arff operator-driver Test Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
To accurately perform the foam solution- concentration test, you must obtain refractive index readings
from: - Answer: Water, foam solution, and foam concentrate
Identify the three items on an apparatus that you must verify prior to conducting the foam solution
concentration test, the turret ground pattern test, and the expansion and drainage test. - Answer: -
Apparatus foam and water systems are operational
- pressure and flow characteristics of each apparatus outlet
- The piping systems have been flushed
The fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a
_______ basis. - Answer: Yearly
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated: - Answer: As determined by the
authority having jurisdiction
Distance an ARFF apparatus travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a
complete stop - Answer: Braking distance
Sum of the driver/operator reaction distance and the apparatus's braking distance - Answer: Total
braking distance
Distance and ARFF apparatus travels while a driver/operator transfers his/her foot from the accelerator
to the brake pedal - Answer: Reaction distance
An alternating red/green light from the control tower indicates that the ARFF apparatus driver/ operator
should: - Answer: Proceed with caution
The color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield environment is: -
Answer: Yellow
Complete Solutions Graded A+
To accurately perform the foam solution- concentration test, you must obtain refractive index readings
from: - Answer: Water, foam solution, and foam concentrate
Identify the three items on an apparatus that you must verify prior to conducting the foam solution
concentration test, the turret ground pattern test, and the expansion and drainage test. - Answer: -
Apparatus foam and water systems are operational
- pressure and flow characteristics of each apparatus outlet
- The piping systems have been flushed
The fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is used on a
_______ basis. - Answer: Yearly
It's recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated: - Answer: As determined by the
authority having jurisdiction
Distance an ARFF apparatus travels from the time the brakes are applied until the apparatus comes to a
complete stop - Answer: Braking distance
Sum of the driver/operator reaction distance and the apparatus's braking distance - Answer: Total
braking distance
Distance and ARFF apparatus travels while a driver/operator transfers his/her foot from the accelerator
to the brake pedal - Answer: Reaction distance
An alternating red/green light from the control tower indicates that the ARFF apparatus driver/ operator
should: - Answer: Proceed with caution
The color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield environment is: -
Answer: Yellow
