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Ben Hirst Fire Apparatus Driver & Operator Exam 1 Practice
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QUESTION 1 / 10
Which statement correctly describes the positioning of pumping apparatus at a scene?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any position downwind of the incident is acceptable
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B
Lay your own supply line if next arriving apparatus will have difficulty following you to the scene
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C
Fire attack should not influence placement
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D
Establishing external water supply is rarely a consideration
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QUESTION 2 / 10
LDH stands for what, and when is it used?
Choose one answer below.
A
Light Duty Hose; used for attic fires
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B
Long Distance Hose; used for long-distance drafting
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C
Large Diameter Hose; used to move large volumes of water in relay operations and long lays
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D
Low-Diameter Hose; used for small lines
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QUESTION 3 / 10
Which of the following indicates that nozzle pressure should be increased?
Choose one answer below.
A
Decreased engine RPM
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B
Observed insufficient extinguishing effect or continuing flame growth despite current pressure.
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C
Water flow is constant
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D
Nozzle is spraying a fine mist
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QUESTION 4 / 10
Which port is used to inspect screens for rocks or debris?
Choose one answer below.
A
Intakes
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B
Master stream device
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C
Booster reel
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D
1-3/4 preconnect
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QUESTION 5 / 10
How should you verify the correct nozzle pressure is being delivered?
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely on the pump operator's word
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B
Compare nozzle gauge or nozzle display with the pump discharge gauge and friction losses in the line
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C
Measure water temperature
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D
Check the color of water
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QUESTION 6 / 10
During discharge line preparation, what is the purpose of priming before charging?
Choose one answer below.
A
To increase the line's air content.
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B
To shorten the time needed to connect hoses.
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C
To reduce the need for a spotter.
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D
To maintain stable flow and prevent surging.
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QUESTION 7 / 10
Large Diameter Hose (LDH) is used for which primary purpose?
Choose one answer below.
A
Relay operations and long lays
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B
Standpipe testing and irrigation
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C
Ventilation and drying
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D
Residential firefighting only
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QUESTION 8 / 10
How many cones are used during the serpentine driving skill?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
One
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C
Three
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D
Four
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QUESTION 9 / 10
In a standpipe system within a building, water outlets on multiple floors are supplied by what means?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pumped to supply standpipe outlets
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B
Gravity-fed from rooftop tanks
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C
Only connected to external hydrants
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D
Not connected to the building's water supply
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QUESTION 10 / 10
Which maintenance interval is described for daily valve inspections?
Choose one answer below.
A
Daily
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B
Weekly
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C
Monthly
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D
Biweekly
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