Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Final
Exam Practice |Questions and Verified
Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update
Q: NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is:
A. 250 GPM
B. 500 GPM
C. 750 GPM
D. 1000 GPM
Answer:
C
Q: Apparatus service tests are conducted at least:
A. Annually
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-Annually
D. As often as local operating procedures dictate.
Answer:
C
Q: The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by:
A. Driver/operator
B. Company Officer
C. Dept. SOP
D. None of the above
Answer:
C
Q: When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature should not be
above:
A. 80 deg F
B. 90 deg F
C. 100 deg F
D. None of the above
Answer:
C
Q: Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Apparatus cleanliness is only for maintaining good public relations
B. Fire apparatus should be kept clean underneath as well as on the top.
C. Keeping the apparatus body clean also helps promote a longer vehicle life.
D. Over-cleaning can have negative effects.
Answer:
A
Q: On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to build to a sufficient level to
allow vehicle operations within _ seconds of starting.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 40
D. 60
Answer:
D
Q: Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of apparatus?
A. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with cold water.
B. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot water.
C. Never remove dust or grit by dry rubbing.
D. Try to wash mud and dirt before they dry.
Answer:
B
Q: Elevating water devices typically range in height from _ to _ feet?
A. 50-65
B. 50-75
C. 50-85
D. 50-100
Answer:
B
Q: Rescue vehicles commonly have generators with capacities up to:
A. 15,000 watts
B. 24,000 watts
C. 36,000 watts
D. 50,000 watts
Answer:
D
Q: When pumping into a fire department connection to a sprinkler system, the water passes
through a valve which prevents water flow from the sprinkler system backing into the fire dept.
connection. This valve is called a
A. Alarm
B. Check
C. OS & Y
D. Main Drain