Pumper Operator Test Questions And Correct Answers
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The minimum qualifications for driver/operator is set by NFPA 1002 Standard for: -
ANSWER Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator professional qualifications
Corrected vision, with contact lenses or spectacles, required by NFPA 1582 is: -
ANSWER 20/40
The angle from the point of ground contact of the front tire to any projection of
apparatus in front of the front axle is considered the: - ANSWER angle of approach
A fire apparatus with a primary purpose for transporting 1,000 or more gallons of water
is considered to be a/an? ANSWER Tanker/tender
The type of pumper which is usually equipped with four wheel drive and typically has a
pump with a capacity of less than 500 GPM is know as a: ANSWER minipumper
Tandem rear axles, tri-axles, or a tractor trailer design should be considered for tank
capacities greater than: - ANSWER 1,500 gallons
Wildland fire apparatus are: - ANSWER lightweight, highly maneuverable vehicles that
can go places inaccessible to larger apparatus
the correct method of extinguishing fires from a wildland apparatus is to - ANSWER use
short sections of attack hose while waking alongside the apparatus and extinguishing
fire along the way.
Maintenance involves keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness. -
ANSWER Maintenance
, The normal complement of checking and documenting of the oil level, radiator coolant,
fuel level, tires and visible and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part
of ____ maintenance - ANSWER Daily/weekly
A clean appartus, along with clean functional parts: - ANSWER permits heightened
public relations, allows from proper use and function, promotes a longer vehicle life
(answer is all of the above)
All of the statments about an ammeter listed below are correct EXCEPT - ANSWER an
ammeter only indicates the amount of current flowing into the battery
The procedure for inspecting the voltage, electrolyte level and corrosion of - ANSWER
The battery
A PRIME purpose of good maintenance is proper _____ - ANSWER lube;)
When performing a capacity test the desired net pump pressure should be ____ psi -
ANSWER 150
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of ____ maintenance - ANSWER daily
one method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the - ANSWER walk around
method
the manufactures manual will ____ the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E) number
for the engine oil - ANSWER recommended
the oil pressure gauge will indicate the - ANSWER supply of oil being delivered
to ----- means to restore or replace that which has become inoperable - ANSWER repair
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