Chapters 1-3 J&B Driver/ Operator || with Complete Solution.

Chapters 1-3 J&B Driver/ Operator || with Complete Solution.

1. Specialized apparatus/equipment has been developed for particular situations. These types of
fire apparatus are distinguished based on their _____________ and _____________ at the
emergency scene.
A. function; capabilities
B. height; weight
C. pump size; water tank
D. equipment; manpower correct answers answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
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2. What is one of three things that a jurisdiction must convey to the manufacturer when
purchasing a fire apparatus?
A. National fire fighter standards
B. The specific performance requirements
C. The minimum number of fire fighters to ride on the apparatus
D. The number of tires needed on the apparatus correct answers answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
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3. Who is ultimately responsible for conducting ongoing training to ensure proficiency with
regard to the safe and proper use of the fire apparatus and its equipment?
A. The manufacturer
B. The sales office
C. The jurisdiction purchasing the fire apparatus
D. Outside trainers correct answers answer: C
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
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,4. According to NFPA 1901, all fire service apparatus must, when loaded to its estimated
inservice weight, be capable of attaining a minimum speed of _____________ within 25 seconds
from a standing start while on dry, paved roads that are in good condition.
A. 20 mi/h
B. 25 mi/h
C. 30 mi/h
D. 35 mi/h correct answers answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
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5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose correct answers answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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6. What type of fire apparatus is used to respond to small incidents such as dumpster fires,
vehicle fires, and brush fires in urban settings?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
C. Pumper
D. Multipurpose correct answers answer: C
NFPA 1002: N/A
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,7. According to NFPA 1901, a pumper should be equipped with a permanently mounted pump at
a minimum rating of ____________ of water per minute.
A. 250 gallons (950 L)
B. 500 gallons (1895 L)
C. 750 gallons (2840 L)
D. 1000 gallons (3785 L) correct answers answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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8. An apparatus must carry a minimum of _____________ of water in its tank to be classified as
a pumper.
A. 200 gallons (760 L)
B. 250 gallons (950 L)
C. 275 gallons (1040 L)
D. 300 gallons (1135 L) correct answers answer: D
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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9. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of supply hose to be carried on a
pumper?
A. 800 ft (240 m)
B. 1000 ft (304 m)
C. 1250 ft (381 m)
D. 2000 ft (609 m) correct answers answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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, 10. According to NFPA 1901, what is the minimum amount of attack hose to be carried on a
pumper?
A. 300 ft (91 m)
B. 400 ft (120 m)
C. 600 ft (182 m)
D. 1000 ft (304 m) correct answers answer: B
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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11. _______________ equipment includes portable tools and equipment carried on a fire
apparatus, not including hose, ladders, fixed power sources, reels, breathing air systems, or other
major equipment or components specified by the purchaser to be permanently mounted on the
apparatus as received from the apparatus manufacturer.
A. Portable
B. Non-portable
C. Eccentric
D. Miscellaneous correct answers answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
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12. What type of fire apparatus is a smaller version of the pumper that is designed to be more
maneuverable than the pumper, especially on off-road terrain?
A. Tender
B. Aerial
C. Initial attack
D. Mobile water supply correct answers answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
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