AERIAL APPARATUS EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR

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AERIAL APPARATUS EXAM STUDY GUIDE
WITH COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR


Question: The tractor-trailer apparatus should never be positioned with the tractor and trailer
at an angle: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔greater than 90 degrees




Question: A gauge used to indicate water pressure in pounds-per-square-inch is a ___ gauge. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔pressure




Question: the rule of thumb for elevated master stream operations is - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔75- 80- 80




Question: What is the flow from a 2-inch nozzle with ideal nozzle pressure? (gpm = 29.7 x d2 x
"'1NP) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1063




Question: Always locate the feeder hose __ of the aerial ladder - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔in the
center

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Question: The best way to effect a blitz attack with an elevated master stream is to try to deflect
water off the __ of the fire room. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ceiling




Question: When stabilizing tractor-trailer aerial apparatus , maximum stability occurs when the
angle of the tractor is ___ degrees from the centerline of the trailer, and the aerial ladder is
operated toward the outside of the angle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔60




Question: Elevated master streams can only be used in a defensive operation (T/F) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔F




Question: Only operate elevated master streams when interior crews are either out of the
structure or in a place of safe refuge (T/F) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔T




Question: The recommended nozzle pressure for solid bore master streams two inches or less
is __ psi - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔80




Question: The use of auxiliary hydraulic pumps on aerial devices should be limited to: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔bedding the aerial device after a main system failure occurs.




Question: When lowering the aerial device, driver/operators should rotate the aerial device
until it

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is positioned directly above the - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔travel cradle




Question: Which of the following methods ensures that the aerial device is properly positioned
for storage - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔indicator lights and Corresponding markers and sensors




Question: Before bedding an aerial device used for master stream ops, the operator must -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔drain water from the system




Question: Which of the following is an indicator of mechanical trouble with the aerial device? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Unusual noises or vibrations

B. Drifting of the aerial device when raised

C. Leaking hydraulic fluid

D. Overheating of any mechanical components




Question: If any indicators of hydraulic failure with the aerial device occur, while operating at a
fire scene - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. personnel should be removed from the aerial device
immediately.

B. the device should be taken out of service.

C. the device should be bedded using the auxiliary hydraulic pump

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Question: The purpose of hold-down locks on an aerial apparatus is to secure the - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔aerial device for road travel




Question: Most aerial ladder failures or apparatus overturning incidents occur due to -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔overloading of the ladder and/or overextension at low angles.




Question: no failure of an aerial ladder with properly seated extension locks, an elevation of at
least __ and proper loading has ever been recorded - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔50




Question: When operating any aerial device at low angles and fully extended, one can expect
a(n) ____ amount of stress on that aerial device. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔increased




Question: When positioning on a grade, articulating aerial devices should generally be operated
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔off the rear




Question: The speed at which aerial devices are deployed is dependent upon: - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔the amount the control lever is pushed




Question: from an operating standpoint, what are the two primary areas of concern and focus
on articulation platforms - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔articulating elbow/working end