Chapter 2

Question 1

When is posttrip inspection conducted?

a. After the apparatus has been driven 100 miles
b. After the apparatus has been driven 50 miles
c. After the apparatus is taken out for any length of time
d. After the apparatus has been operated for an extended period of time

Answer 1

After the apparatus has been operated for an extended period of time

Question 2

How often should apparatus brakes be thoroughly tested?

a. Every three years
b. Annually
c. Bi-annually
d. Monthly

Answer 2

Annually

Question 3

Which of the following should driver/operators look for when approaching a vehicle to be inspected?

a. Levels on all gauges on the apparatus
b. Damage to interior of the apparatus cab
c. Terrain on which vehicle is parked
d. Whether or not doors are locked

Answer 3

Terrain on which vehicle is parked

Question 4

Apparatus with air brakes are to be equipped with an air pressure protection valve that prevents air horns or other nonessential devices from being operated when the pressure in the air reservoir drops below:

a. 100 psi (700 ka).
b. 120 psi (840 kPa).
c. 90 psi (630 kPa).
d. 80 psi (560 kPa).

Answer 4

80 psi (560 kPa)