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Driver Operator Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 10
What is a valid exception to the rule that all riders must be seat belted during motion of the apparatus?
Choose one answer below.
A
While loading hose
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B
During emergency responses
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C
When in a parade
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D
While conducting inspections
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QUESTION 2 / 10
Why is it important to maintain a certain level of fuel in an emergency vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
To enable faster refueling
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B
To reduce overall weight
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C
To ensure availability during an emergency
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D
To avoid engine wear
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QUESTION 3 / 10
When considering a deck gun, what is the friction loss for the deck gun noted?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 psi
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B
10 psi
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C
15 psi
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D
20 psi
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QUESTION 4 / 10
What is a recommended step to reduce engine temperature during extended pumping?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase engine RPM
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B
Open the auxiliary cooler
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C
Reduce the flow rate
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D
Turn off unnecessary equipment
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QUESTION 5 / 10
What device is responsible for injecting foam concentrate into the water?
Choose one answer below.
A
Foam nozzle
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B
Foam motor
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C
Foam proportioner
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D
Foam dispenser
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QUESTION 6 / 10
Apparatus equipped with water tanks larger than 500 gallons must provide a tank-to-pump flow rate of __________ gpm.
Choose one answer below.
A
250
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B
500
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C
750
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D
1000
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QUESTION 7 / 10
Pumping tests consist of pumping at 100 percent capacity at 150 psi, 70 percent at 200 psi and __________ percent at __________ psi.
Choose one answer below.
A
30, 350
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B
50, 250
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C
40, 300
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D
60, 200
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QUESTION 8 / 10
When should an operator switch from pressure to volume in pump operation?
Choose one answer below.
A
When starting a new operation
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B
More than half of the pump’s rated capacity will be required
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C
When using multiple discharge lines
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D
When operating on a static water source
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QUESTION 9 / 10
Which factor does NOT affect the quality of foam produced?
Choose one answer below.
A
Water quality
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B
Water temperature
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C
Foam concentrate type
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D
Ground surface type
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QUESTION 10 / 10
What happens if a pump does not maintain the required discharge pressure during operations?
Choose one answer below.
A
It will automatically shut down
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B
It may cause inadequate water flow
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C
It will start leaking
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D
It will create back pressure in the system
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