ARFF practice test Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
a steep grade is defined as being - Correct answer-30 degrees up or down
a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF
apparatus is used on a _______ basis - Correct answer-Yearly
Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated : - Correct answer-as
determined by the authority having jurisdiction
Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Correct answer-
1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a : - Correct
answer-30 degree angle with the horizontal
the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield
environment is : - Correct answer-Yellow
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,place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order : -
Correct answer-1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine
compartment access doors. - Correct answer-1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals - Correct answer-1. they are useful
on running fuel fires and 3-dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
The application rate of class B foam is given in : - Correct answer-gallons per feet
per minute
Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving / operating
an ARFF apparatus. - Correct answer-1. fire department rules and regulations
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,2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the driving
section of the performance test - Correct answer-1. straight line driving and
stopping procedures
2. lane changes
the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and personnel are? -
Correct answer-Ramps
The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue
operations are complete is the : - Correct answer-Hand line
All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT : -
Correct answer-Time of day
Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise. -
Correct answer-1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class B
fire is true except : - Correct answer-the use of dry chemical agents reduces the
chance of flashback
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, Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record - Correct
answer-1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after the
solution leaves the - Correct answer-Nozzle
Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam - Correct answer-1. foam
concentrate
2. water
3. air
an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription on a
red background and is a : - Correct answer-Mandatory instruction sign
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the public
address system, you performing : - Correct answer-an in cab inspection
The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the : - Correct
answer-extendable turret
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Answers Graded A+
a steep grade is defined as being - Correct answer-30 degrees up or down
a fire apparatus test record that evaluates the overall performance of an ARFF
apparatus is used on a _______ basis - Correct answer-Yearly
Its recommended that fuel , oil, mileage be updated : - Correct answer-as
determined by the authority having jurisdiction
Identify 3 steps to take when performing the alley dock exercise - Correct answer-
1. activate the turn signal
2. use your side view mirrors
3. check to make sure you can see your spotters
for the hand line nozzle test, tilt the hand line nozzle upward to form a : - Correct
answer-30 degree angle with the horizontal
the color commonly used for hold position markings and taxiways on an airfield
environment is : - Correct answer-Yellow
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,place the steps for making a turn on an improved surface in the correct order : -
Correct answer-1. activate the appropriate turn signal
2. check the side view mirror
3. move apparatus into the next lane if necessary
4. check for other cars
5. make the turn
identify two safety issues that you must make sure of prior to opening the engine
compartment access doors. - Correct answer-1. The engine is shut down
2. there is sufficient clearance to open the compartment access doors
Identify 3 true statements about dry chemicals - Correct answer-1. they are useful
on running fuel fires and 3-dimensional fires
2. they are usually applied through hand line
3. they are bit effective for preventing flash back
The application rate of class B foam is given in : - Correct answer-gallons per feet
per minute
Identify 3 common requirements that need to be fallowed when driving / operating
an ARFF apparatus. - Correct answer-1. fire department rules and regulations
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,2. NFPA requirements
3. Federal, state, and local laws
Identify 2 defensive driving exercises that must be performed as part of the driving
section of the performance test - Correct answer-1. straight line driving and
stopping procedures
2. lane changes
the airfield areas used for luggage handling, aircraft refueling, and personnel are? -
Correct answer-Ramps
The device most commonly used to extinguish a peripheral fire after rescue
operations are complete is the : - Correct answer-Hand line
All the fallowing affects the apparatus positioning at a crash site EXCEPT : -
Correct answer-Time of day
Identify two true statements about the confined space turn around exercise. -
Correct answer-1. a spotter is required
2. there are unlimited amount of direction changes around
all of the fallowing statement about the application of dry chemical on a class B
fire is true except : - Correct answer-the use of dry chemical agents reduces the
chance of flashback
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, Identify 3 items that should be included on a weekly fire apparatus record - Correct
answer-1. intake strainer
2. pump pressure control devise
3. foam transfer pump
In low energy systems, Air is introduced into the foam solution at or just after the
solution leaves the - Correct answer-Nozzle
Identify 3 elements in producing firefighting foam - Correct answer-1. foam
concentrate
2. water
3. air
an instrument landing system ( ILS ) critical area sign has a white inscription on a
red background and is a : - Correct answer-Mandatory instruction sign
If you are inspecting items such as the winterization system, the CTIS, the public
address system, you performing : - Correct answer-an in cab inspection
The devise designed to attack fires at the base of the flames is the : - Correct
answer-extendable turret
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