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AERIAL STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:112 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 112
What is the biggest concern at a commercial or industrial structure?
Collapsing
Wave Cut Platforms
Slumping
Collapse
Term 2 of 112
What should you look for when inspecting cables?
Color coding and length specifications
Looseness, frays, broken strands, or other signs of damage
Manufacturer's warranty and service history
Weight limits and tensile strength
Term 3 of 112
What are the priorities for the use of the aerial apparatus?
Pilot-operated check valves, they hold the cylinders in the position requested
1. Rescue
2. Exposure protection
3. Ventilation
4. Elevated streams
Roof operations or elevated stream application
Green, Red, and Yellow
,Term 4 of 112
What are the 3 general lifitng points in which hydraulic cylinders are used?
To control the water flow, to adjust the pressure in hoses, and to monitor the fuel levels
To secure the equipment, to maintain the fire truck, and to clean the fire station
To transport personnel, to store tools, and to provide first aid
To position the stabilizers, to elevate the aerial ladder from the turntable, and to extend
and retract the ladder
Term 5 of 112
In 1991, what organization adopted a new standard on aerial apparatus that improved design
and load requirements of such apparatus?
Aerial rotation interlock
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Occupational safety and health administration (osha)
Environmental protection agency (epa)
Term 6 of 112
Within how many feet should the aerial ladder positioning be turned over to the spotter ?
10 ft.
20 ft.
6 ft.
25 ft.
,Term 7 of 112
What type of construction do straight ladders have?
Truss system
Panel construction
The fly section
Truss construction
Term 8 of 112
What is the only type of aerial apparatus stabilizer that has the ability to be short jacked?
In-line
A-type
Fold-down
H-Type
Term 9 of 112
What is the gear that turns the turntable called?
Low speed gear rotor
Pinion gear
Bull gear
Rear
Term 10 of 112
Newer aerials must support at least _____ lbs at the tip, with a _____ safety factor
250, 2:101
communication system
250, 2:99
250, 2:1
, Term 11 of 112
At what position is the aerial apparatus the most stable?
When the ladder is fully extended
When the stabilizers are only partially deployed
When the apparatus is parked on a flat surface
When the chassis and aerial ladder are in line
Term 12 of 112
What are the three color levels listed on the level gauge?
The Rotation Interlock Device
Green, Red, and Yellow
The Lift Cylinders
The Base Section
Term 13 of 112
What is the factor needed for the distance of the collapse zone?
2/5 of the structures height
1/2 of the structures height
11/16 of the structures height
21/22 of the structures height
Term 14 of 112
What are the largest and most powerful hydraulic systems on the aerial apparatus?
The lift cylinders
The rotation phase
The hydraulic system that powers it
The base section
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