DIVER OP FAO TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅maintenance
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible
and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part
of __________ maintenance. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅routine
The two tests that are performed by the manufacturer, if the requirements
of NFPA 1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications, are the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅road and hydrostatic tests
Which statement regarding voltmeters listed below is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅After
starting the engine, the voltmeter reads battery voltage.
Checking for tightness of connection, electrolyte level, and corrosion are
all steps in inspecting: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅battery
Proper __________ is one objective of good maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lubrication
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Condition of
the Brakes
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of __________ maintenance. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Daily
One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅walk-
around method.
The manufacturer's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
,(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅recommend
The manufacturer's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅recommend
the engine oil pressure gauge indicates the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pressure of oil being
delivered.
When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fully loaded as it
would be once in service.
A diesel engine should be shut down for a minimum of __________ before
checking oil level - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅15 min
When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need to be corrected
by the driver/operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Corrosion on the battery terminals
Batteries produce explosive __________ gas when being charged. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅hydrogen
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full-load operation may result in: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅turbo seizure or damage from heat.
It is important to maintain __________ of fuel in an emergency apparatus - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅one-half to three-fourths of a tank
In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full
stop from 20 mph within: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅35 feet.
,The __________ assists in both braking and saving the wear on the service brakes. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅retarder
The first step when performing the skill of start, idle and shut down a fire
apparatus is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅make sure all external electrical cords are disconnected.
__________ should be checked by a mechanic on a periodic basis. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Differential fluid
Which is a result of over-throttling? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Loss of power
Improper tire pressures may cause - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅poor handling
The two categories that lighting equipment can be divided into are: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅portable and fixed.
According to National Fire Protection Association __________, some fire
departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who
meets the requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅NFPA 1071
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅removal of lubrication from the
chassis.
In stabilizing a hot apparatus diesel engine's temperature, a cool down period
of __________ is recommended before shutting down. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅3 to 5 minutes
At what pressure will the audible alarm sound on the air brake system? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅60
psi
A fire apparatus should be dried - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅with a clean chamois.
, The walk-around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅driver's door.
The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking
beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅leaking vehicle fluids.
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅street side.
During a left- and right-rear side inspection, it is important to be sure that dual tires: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅do not come in contact with each other
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is
possible that: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the gauge is defective.
Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately __________ degrees
in either direction. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅10
The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient
level in order for the vehicle to operate within __________ seconds of starting. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅45
Apparatus with air brakes should be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
which prevents the operation of air horns when the pressure in the air reservoir
drops below __________ psi (kPa). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅80 psi (552 kPa)
During a test of the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop
within about: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅20 feet
Keeping apparatus in a state of usefulness or readiness is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅maintenance
Checking and documenting the oil level, radiator coolant, fuel level, tires, and visible
and audible warning signals is normally considered to be part
of __________ maintenance. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅routine
The two tests that are performed by the manufacturer, if the requirements
of NFPA 1901 are included in the apparatus bid specifications, are the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅road and hydrostatic tests
Which statement regarding voltmeters listed below is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅After
starting the engine, the voltmeter reads battery voltage.
Checking for tightness of connection, electrolyte level, and corrosion are
all steps in inspecting: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅battery
Proper __________ is one objective of good maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Lubrication
When stopping an apparatus, it is necessary to consider the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Condition of
the Brakes
Inspecting all valves would be considered a part of __________ maintenance. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Daily
One method of performing an apparatus/pretrip inspection is the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅walk-
around method.
The manufacturer's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
,(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅recommend
The manufacturer's manual will __________ the Society of Automotive Engineers
(S.A.E.) number for the engine oil. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅recommend
the engine oil pressure gauge indicates the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅pressure of oil being
delivered.
When performing road tests, the apparatus should be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fully loaded as it
would be once in service.
A diesel engine should be shut down for a minimum of __________ before
checking oil level - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅15 min
When doing routine maintenance on a battery, which would need to be corrected
by the driver/operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Corrosion on the battery terminals
Batteries produce explosive __________ gas when being charged. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅hydrogen
Shutting down a diesel engine immediately after full-load operation may result in: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅turbo seizure or damage from heat.
It is important to maintain __________ of fuel in an emergency apparatus - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅one-half to three-fourths of a tank
In a road acceptance test, a fully loaded pumper must be able to come to a full
stop from 20 mph within: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅35 feet.
,The __________ assists in both braking and saving the wear on the service brakes. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅retarder
The first step when performing the skill of start, idle and shut down a fire
apparatus is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅make sure all external electrical cords are disconnected.
__________ should be checked by a mechanic on a periodic basis. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Differential fluid
Which is a result of over-throttling? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Loss of power
Improper tire pressures may cause - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅poor handling
The two categories that lighting equipment can be divided into are: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅portable and fixed.
According to National Fire Protection Association __________, some fire
departments have a designated apparatus maintenance officer who
meets the requirements of an Emergency Vehicle Technician. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅NFPA 1071
Over-cleaning an apparatus can lead to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅removal of lubrication from the
chassis.
In stabilizing a hot apparatus diesel engine's temperature, a cool down period
of __________ is recommended before shutting down. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅3 to 5 minutes
At what pressure will the audible alarm sound on the air brake system? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅60
psi
A fire apparatus should be dried - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅with a clean chamois.
, The walk-around method of apparatus inspection involves starting at the: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅driver's door.
The apparatus inspection should begin by approaching the vehicle and looking
beneath the vehicle for spots that indicate: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅leaking vehicle fluids.
The left side of an apparatus is also known as the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅street side.
During a left- and right-rear side inspection, it is important to be sure that dual tires: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅do not come in contact with each other
If the truck is parked and the speedometer is showing anything above 0, it is
possible that: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the gauge is defective.
Steering wheel play should be no more than approximately __________ degrees
in either direction. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅10
The air pressure on apparatus equipped with air brakes should build to a sufficient
level in order for the vehicle to operate within __________ seconds of starting. - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅45
Apparatus with air brakes should be equipped with an air pressure protection valve
which prevents the operation of air horns when the pressure in the air reservoir
drops below __________ psi (kPa). - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅80 psi (552 kPa)
During a test of the parking brake, the apparatus should come to a complete stop
within about: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅20 feet
