Chapters 1-3 J&B Driver/ Operator
Practice Exam Questions And Already
Passed Answers.
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 - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
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 - Answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
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 - Answer answer: C
,NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
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 - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 55
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 - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: N/A
Page: 55
,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) - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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 - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Pages: 56-57
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 - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 57
13. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of _______ GPM.
A. 150 (600 L/min)
B. 200 (750 L/min)
C. 250 (1000 L/min)
Practice Exam Questions And Already
Passed Answers.
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 - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
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 - Answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 54
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 - Answer answer: C
,NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
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 - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Page: 55
5. What is the most common type of fire apparatus?
A. Pumper
B. Aerial
C. Tender
D. Multipurpose - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 55
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 - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: N/A
Page: 55
,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) - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: A
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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) - Answer answer: B
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 56
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 - Answer answer: D
NFPA 1002: 4.1, 4.2.1(A)
Pages: 56-57
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 - Answer answer: C
NFPA 1002: 5.1, 5.1.2(A)
Page: 57
13. According to NFPA 1901, in order for a fire apparatus to be classified as an initial attack fire
apparatus, it must have a pump rated a minimum of _______ GPM.
A. 150 (600 L/min)
B. 200 (750 L/min)
C. 250 (1000 L/min)
