Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
According to NFPA 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at least:
A. 100 gal
B. 250 gal
C. 300 gal
D. 750 gal - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 300 gal
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According to NFPA 1901, mobile water supply apparatus must be equipped with a tank capacity
of at least:
A. 500 gal
B. 1000 gal
C. 2000 gal
D. 3500 gal - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 1000 gal
Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount of power is needed near the
vehicle
A. inverter
B. mini-generator
C. portable generator
D. vehicle-mounted generator - CORRECT ANSWER - A. inverter
,Which is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical cords?
A. cords can be left outside for extended periods
B. cords allow greater compatibility with other agencies
C. cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground
D. cords can supply power to several connections from one supply source - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground
Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets?
A. adapters
B. junction boxes
C. mult-use cords
D. twist-lock receptacles - CORRECT ANSWER - A. adapters
What should driver/operators look for when approaching a vehicle to be inspected?
A. whether or not the doors are locked
B. terrain on which the vehicle is parked
C. levels on all gauges on the apparatus
D. damage to interior of the apparatus cab - CORRECT ANSWER - B. terrain on which the
vehicle is parked
According to NFPA 1911, tires must be replaced every:
A. three years
B. five years
C. seven years
D. ten years - CORRECT ANSWER - C. seven years
,Engines produced after January 1, 2010 may be equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system
called Selective Catalyst Reductant (SCR) that:
A. uses the latest technology to reduce emissions to zero
B. transforms emissions so they are no longer harmful to the environment
C. uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to help further reduce emissions
D. monitors and records all levels of exhaust from the apparatus and corrects for malfunctions -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to help further reduce emissions
Which statement about states/provinces and d/o regulations is MOST accurate?
A. states or provinces must vote to change federal regulations
B. states or province requirements must be similar within regions
C. states or provinces cannot alter basic federal requirements
D. states or provinces have latitude to alter federal requirements as necessary - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. states or provinces have latitude to alter federal requirements as necessary
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, they should travel:
A. at least 50 to 150 ft apart
B. at least 100 to 300 ft apart
C. at least 300 to 500 ft apart
D. at least 700 to 900 ft apart - CORRECT ANSWER - C. at least 300 to 500 ft apart
When strobe lights (emitters) mounted on apparatus are used to activate sensors in traffic lights,
the signal:
A. causes a red light in all directions
, B. causes either a red or green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel
C. causes a red light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and a green light in all other
directions
D. causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and a red light in all other
directions - CORRECT ANSWER - D. causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of
travel, and a red light in all other directions
How do drivers establish visual lead time?
A. by dividing speed by travel distance
B. by counting the seconds it takes to travel between landmarks
C. by scanning the path of travel far enough ahead based upon their speed
D. by watching the vehicle directly in front of the apparatus and estimating stop time -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. by scanning the path of travel far enough ahead based upon their
speed
To maintain control when in an acceleration skid, the D/O should not apply brakes, but should
instead ease off the accelerator, and:
A. then apply the brakes forcefully
B. straighten out the front wheels as vehicle begins to respond
C. turn the front wheels in the same direction as the skid
D. turn the front wheels in the opposite direction from the skid - CORRECT ANSWER - C.
turn the front wheels in the same direction as the skid
Which is a guideline when working on, around, or under apparatus?
A. always carry a hand-held radio
B. always have a second person present
C. always let at least one person know where you are
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
According to NFPA 1901, fire department pumpers should have a water tank capacity of at least:
A. 100 gal
B. 250 gal
C. 300 gal
D. 750 gal - CORRECT ANSWER - C. 300 gal
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According to NFPA 1901, mobile water supply apparatus must be equipped with a tank capacity
of at least:
A. 500 gal
B. 1000 gal
C. 2000 gal
D. 3500 gal - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 1000 gal
Which equipment is MOST likely to be used when a small amount of power is needed near the
vehicle
A. inverter
B. mini-generator
C. portable generator
D. vehicle-mounted generator - CORRECT ANSWER - A. inverter
,Which is the MOST likely reason that a fire department would use heavy duty electrical cords?
A. cords can be left outside for extended periods
B. cords allow greater compatibility with other agencies
C. cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground
D. cords can supply power to several connections from one supply source - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. cords provide greater abrasion protection on the fireground
Which equipment allows rescuers to plug their equipment into standard electrical outlets?
A. adapters
B. junction boxes
C. mult-use cords
D. twist-lock receptacles - CORRECT ANSWER - A. adapters
What should driver/operators look for when approaching a vehicle to be inspected?
A. whether or not the doors are locked
B. terrain on which the vehicle is parked
C. levels on all gauges on the apparatus
D. damage to interior of the apparatus cab - CORRECT ANSWER - B. terrain on which the
vehicle is parked
According to NFPA 1911, tires must be replaced every:
A. three years
B. five years
C. seven years
D. ten years - CORRECT ANSWER - C. seven years
,Engines produced after January 1, 2010 may be equipped with an exhaust after-treatment system
called Selective Catalyst Reductant (SCR) that:
A. uses the latest technology to reduce emissions to zero
B. transforms emissions so they are no longer harmful to the environment
C. uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to help further reduce emissions
D. monitors and records all levels of exhaust from the apparatus and corrects for malfunctions -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to help further reduce emissions
Which statement about states/provinces and d/o regulations is MOST accurate?
A. states or provinces must vote to change federal regulations
B. states or province requirements must be similar within regions
C. states or provinces cannot alter basic federal requirements
D. states or provinces have latitude to alter federal requirements as necessary - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. states or provinces have latitude to alter federal requirements as necessary
When more than one emergency vehicle is responding along the same route, they should travel:
A. at least 50 to 150 ft apart
B. at least 100 to 300 ft apart
C. at least 300 to 500 ft apart
D. at least 700 to 900 ft apart - CORRECT ANSWER - C. at least 300 to 500 ft apart
When strobe lights (emitters) mounted on apparatus are used to activate sensors in traffic lights,
the signal:
A. causes a red light in all directions
, B. causes either a red or green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel
C. causes a red light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and a green light in all other
directions
D. causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of travel, and a red light in all other
directions - CORRECT ANSWER - D. causes a green light for the fire apparatus direction of
travel, and a red light in all other directions
How do drivers establish visual lead time?
A. by dividing speed by travel distance
B. by counting the seconds it takes to travel between landmarks
C. by scanning the path of travel far enough ahead based upon their speed
D. by watching the vehicle directly in front of the apparatus and estimating stop time -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. by scanning the path of travel far enough ahead based upon their
speed
To maintain control when in an acceleration skid, the D/O should not apply brakes, but should
instead ease off the accelerator, and:
A. then apply the brakes forcefully
B. straighten out the front wheels as vehicle begins to respond
C. turn the front wheels in the same direction as the skid
D. turn the front wheels in the opposite direction from the skid - CORRECT ANSWER - C.
turn the front wheels in the same direction as the skid
Which is a guideline when working on, around, or under apparatus?
A. always carry a hand-held radio
B. always have a second person present
C. always let at least one person know where you are
