Pumping and Aerial Driver Operator 3rd Ed.
Audit Quiz
Question 1
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What is the NFPA Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus?
1002
1728
1500
1901
Question 2
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NFPA standards for a common pumper require a minimum pump capacity of _____ gpm.
1000 (3785 L/min)
250 (945 L/min)
750 (2840 L/min)
500 (1895 L/min)
Question 3
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In general, the maximum pump capacity of pumpers used in municipal service is _____ gpm or less.
1750 (6624 L/min)
1500 (5680 L/min)
2500 (9465 L/min)
2000 (7570 L/min)
Question 4
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Compared to a standard pumper, a rescue pumper typically is __________.
Preferred by rural departments
Equipped for patient transport
Equipped with more compartment space
Smaller and more maneuverable
Question 5
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NFPA standards for a common pumper require a minimum water tank capacity of _____ gallons.
250 (950 L)
300 (1200 L)
400 (1500 L)
500 (1900 L)
Question 6
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Which statement about municipal fire department pumpers equipped with fixed foam systems is correct?
The NFPA requires that pumpers with fixed foam systems to be able to supply foam to any discharge
Foam concentrate must be batch-mixed in the water tank prior to use
The foam concentrate tanks are often designed to be refilled with five gallon containers
Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) are usually found on airport and private industrial apparatus
Question 7
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What is NFPA terminology for scaled-down pumpers designed for rapid fire attack?
Midi-pumper
Mini-pumper
Initial attack apparatus
Squad
Question 8
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Which term refers to a pumper built on a pickup-truck chassis?
Midi-pumper
Mini-pumper
Attack pumper
Micro-pumper
Question 9
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According to NFPA standards, the minimum water tank capacity of a mobile water supply apparatus is _____ gallons.
1000 (4000 L)
1250 (4700 L)
1500 (5700 L)
2000 (7600 L)
Question 10
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Which statement about apparatus typing is correct?
FEMA and the NWCG have cooperated to produce a single national standard
The standards assist the Logistics Section in projecting the needed quantity and types of spare parts
They are designed to standardize apparatus bidding and manufacturing specifications
An incident commander can use typing to specify exactly what types of apparatus he/she needs
Question 11
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Apparatus capability is categorized according to __________.
Group
Type
Kind
Class
Question 12
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A mobile water supply apparatus directly supplies a pumper performing suppression operations in which operation?
Supply tender
Nurse tender
Water shuttle
Tender relay
Question 13
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A mobile water supply apparatus transports water from a fill site to a portable water tank in which operation?
Mobile shuttle
Supply tender
Tender relay
Pump-and-dump
Question 14
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Which item is needed for "pump and roll" operation?
Four-wheel drive
A separate motor or PTO for the pump
A front-mounted pump
Ground sweep nozzle
Question 15
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The ability of an apparatus to pump water while moving is called __________.
Auxiliary drive
Ground sweep
Power take-off
Pump and roll
Question 16
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Which apparatus feature is especially useful for wildland operations?
Midship transfer drive
Multistage pump
Hydraulic pump drive
Pump-and-roll capability
Question 17
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Which NFPA standard prohibits riding on the outside of apparatus?
1500
982
1002
1901
Question 18
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The NFPA Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus is number _____.
11C
1901
1906
1002
Question 19
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Which statement about fixed Class A foam systems on wildland apparatus is correct?
Class A foam is not useful in wildland applications
Such systems require the addition of a PTO or auxiliary motor
It is an effective and useful feature
The NFPA requires CAFS for this application
Question 20
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What is the NFPA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle standard number?
11C
800
1906
414
Question 21
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What is one of the three general categories commonly used by local jurisdictions to classify their ARFF apparatus?
Rescue
Combined agent
Foam
Supply
Question 22
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NFPA standards require a quint to have a minimum pump capacity of _____ gpm.
500 (2000 L/min)
250 (1000 L/min)
1000 (4000 L/min)
750 (3000 L/min)
Question 23
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What makes a quint different from other types of aerial apparatus?
It is equipped with a pump and water tank
It must have a permanently piped waterway
It has a combination articulating/telescoping boom
It is not required to carry a large amount of supply hose
Question 24
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Which statement best describes the difference between a rescue pumper and a rescue apparatus equipped with a pump?
There is no substantial difference. The two terms describe the same type of vehicle
A rescue pumper is a municipal design; a rescue apparatus equipped with a pump is an ARFF vehicle
A rescue pumper has a water tank; a rescue apparatus equipped with a pump does not
A rescue pumper has the same capabilities as a full-sized pumper; a rescue apparatus with a pump does not
Question 25
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NFPA standards for a quint require a minimum water tank capacity of _____ gallons.
250 (1000 L)
500 (1900 L)
300 (1200 L)
400 (1500 L)
Question 26
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Compared to other power sources, an inverter __________.
Has smaller power capacity
Is noisier
Produces more exhaust
Is more mobile
Question 27
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What is an inverter?
A device that converts DC current to AC
Vehicle mounted generator
Lightweight portable generator
AC to DC plug-in adaptor
Question 28
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Which type of power source is most commonly used for emergency operations?
Generator
Inverter
Alternator
Transformer
Question 29
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Compared to other electrical power sources, vehicle-mounted generators __________.
Produce greater output
Are quieter
Require more people to deploy
Require the use of an inverter
Question 30
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Portable light output is typically in the ____ to ____ watt range.
100-300
300-700
200-500
300-1000
Question 31
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What are the two types of emergency lighting equipment carried on apparatus?
Portable and fixed
Fixed and vehicle mounted
12V and 120V
High-output and low-output
Question 32
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During the air brake system test, for a straight-chassis vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, pressure loss should not exceed _____ over one minute.
3 psi (21 kPa)
5 psi (34 kPa)
10 psi (69 kPa)
1 psi (7 kPa)
Question 33
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During the air brake system check, the low air pressure warning light and buzzer should activate before pressure drops below _____.
25 psi (170 kPa)
60 psi (415 kPa)
75 psi (515 kPa)
40 psi (275 kPa)
Question 34
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During the air brake system check, the parking brake should automatically set when system pressure drops to _____.
20 to 40 psi (140-275 kPa)
0 to 20 psi (0-140 kPa)
60 to 80 psi (415-550 kPa)
40 to 60 psi (275-415 kPa)
Question 35
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The air brake compressor should cut out at __________.
120-130 psi (825-895 kPa)
80-100 psi (550-690 kPa)
100-110 psi (690-760 kPa)
75-85 psi (515-585 kPa)
Question 36
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During the air brake system test, for a tractor-drawn apparatus with the brake pedal depressed, pressure loss should not exceed _____ over one minute.
4 psi (28 kPa)
10 psi (69 kPa)
3 psi (21 kPa)
5 psi (34 kPa)
Question 37
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After releasing sufficient air pressure to automatically set the air brake control, upon starting the engine, pressure should rise to normal within _____ seconds at full engine RPM.
60
45
30
15
Question 38
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During the daily road brake test, stopping distance should not exceed _____ feet.
30 (9 m)
20 (6 m)
15 (4.5 m)
25 (7.5 m)
Question 39
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The road brake test is performed at which speed?
0 mph (0 km/h)
7 mph (11 km/h)
5 mph (8 km/h)
3 mph (5 km/h)
Question 40
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The parking brake test is performed at which speed?
7 mph (11 km/h)
5 mph (8 km/h)
0 mph (0 km/h)
3 mph (5 km/h)
Question 41
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During the air pressure buildup test, after the pressure has been run down and the engine restarted, operational pressure must be reached within _____ seconds.
60
45
75
30
Question 42
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The air pressure protection valve should activate when air reservoir pressure drops below ______ psi.
60 (415 kPa)
70 (485 kPa)
80 (560 kPa)
50 (345 kPa)
Question 43
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What does the term "maintenance" most nearly mean?
Correcting mechanical defects
Keeping apparatus in a state of readiness
Restoring serviceability to inoperative equipment
Inspection and testing
Question 44
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What does the term "repair" most nearly mean?
Keeping apparatus in a state of readiness
Restoring serviceability to inoperative equipment
Performing routine service
Replacement of defective components
Question 45
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A detailed, systematic vehicle maintenance program should be a part of a department's __________.
Standard operating procedures
Goals and objectives
Rules and regulations
Policies
Question 46
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In general, for which level of repair or maintenance are driver/operators commonly responsible?
None of the above
Correction of minor deficiencies
Regularly scheduled service
All repairs and service for which the driver/operator is qualified to perform
Question 47
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A simple way to impress upon the public that you are taking good care of the investment they have made in fire apparatus is to __________.
Keep the apparatus clean
Purchase only customized apparatus
Perform all repair work in-house
Display maintenance records as part of public education
Question 48
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How will keeping apparatus clean help the driver/operator to fulfill the responsibilities of his/her position?
Promote familiarity with apparatus and equipment
Facilitate inspection of the vehicle
Create a sense of personal pride in the vehicle
Create a systematic approach to inspection
Question 49
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The paint and clear-coat of a new apparatus require special care for about __________ after it is received.
One month
One week
Three months
Six months
Question 50
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Use of which item should be avoided when washing a new fire apparatus?