ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM
ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of
an ARFF apparatus is? ANS >> be systematic
2. When performing the hand line nozzle test, you must
discharge foam onto a paved surface for a period of? ANS >> 30
seconds
3. The overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is evaluated
on a ____ basis ANS >> Yearly
4. Where should you avoid parking when responding to a
railroad scene ANS >> on the opposite side of the track from the
incident
5. The airfield area that is used for luggage handling, A/C
refuelling and personnel is the _____ ANS >> Ramps
,ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM
6. All if the following statements about the importance of
preventive maintenance are TRUE except that it? ANS >>
Decrease amount of wear and tear
7. During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the
level of accumulated solution in the bottom of the cylinder
every _____ seconds? ANS >> 30 seconds
8. It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be
updated? ANS >> As determined by the authority having
jurisdiction
9. When planning a response route involving an ARFF
apparatus, what should you always identify? ANS >> all height,
weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may
encounter
10. Alternating red and green lights from the tower indicate to?
ANS >> Proceed with caution
11. Proper operation of the foam transfer pump should be
inspected how often? ANS >> Weekly
, ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM
12. When preparing for the turret ground pattern test how
must the turrets be positioned? ANS >> Turret must be tilted
upward at least 30 degrees angle with the horizontal
13. Items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually
preformed on a ------ to ------ basis ANS >> On 4-to-12-month basis
What is breaking distance? ANS >> The Distance an apparatus
travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a
complete stop.
What is Reaction distance? ANS >> Time it takes to transfer foot
from accelerator to brake.
What is Total breaking distance? ANS >> Is the sum of the
driver/operator’s reaction distance and braking distance.
15. An instrument landing system (ILS) critical area sign has a
white inscription on a red back ground, what type of sign is
this? ANS >> Mandatory instruction sign
ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. The key thing to remember when conducting an inspection of
an ARFF apparatus is? ANS >> be systematic
2. When performing the hand line nozzle test, you must
discharge foam onto a paved surface for a period of? ANS >> 30
seconds
3. The overall performance of an ARFF apparatus is evaluated
on a ____ basis ANS >> Yearly
4. Where should you avoid parking when responding to a
railroad scene ANS >> on the opposite side of the track from the
incident
5. The airfield area that is used for luggage handling, A/C
refuelling and personnel is the _____ ANS >> Ramps
,ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM
6. All if the following statements about the importance of
preventive maintenance are TRUE except that it? ANS >>
Decrease amount of wear and tear
7. During the expansion and drainage test, note and record the
level of accumulated solution in the bottom of the cylinder
every _____ seconds? ANS >> 30 seconds
8. It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be
updated? ANS >> As determined by the authority having
jurisdiction
9. When planning a response route involving an ARFF
apparatus, what should you always identify? ANS >> all height,
weight, and width restricted areas that your apparatus may
encounter
10. Alternating red and green lights from the tower indicate to?
ANS >> Proceed with caution
11. Proper operation of the foam transfer pump should be
inspected how often? ANS >> Weekly
, ARFF DRIVER – OPERATOR EXAM
12. When preparing for the turret ground pattern test how
must the turrets be positioned? ANS >> Turret must be tilted
upward at least 30 degrees angle with the horizontal
13. Items that are inspected on a periodic basis are usually
preformed on a ------ to ------ basis ANS >> On 4-to-12-month basis
What is breaking distance? ANS >> The Distance an apparatus
travels from the time the brakes are applied until it comes to a
complete stop.
What is Reaction distance? ANS >> Time it takes to transfer foot
from accelerator to brake.
What is Total breaking distance? ANS >> Is the sum of the
driver/operator’s reaction distance and braking distance.
15. An instrument landing system (ILS) critical area sign has a
white inscription on a red back ground, what type of sign is
this? ANS >> Mandatory instruction sign
