AERIAL CDC EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Question: Identify THREE factors that influence your ability
to maintain control over an aerial apparatus.
CORRECT ANSWER : Centrifugal force, weight restriction,
and skidding.
Question: TRUE statement about cleaning an aerial apparatus.
CORRECT ANSWER : A clean apparatus is good for public
relations.
Question: An aerial apparatus should be started with all
electrical switches in the OFF position in order to?
CORRECT ANSWER : Start the engine WITHOUT a load.
Question: When performing a walk around inspection, the
driver/operator.
CORRECT ANSWER : Starts at the drivers door and
inspects components in a counter clockwise rotation.
Question: Three main components of a hydraulic system are?
CORRECT ANSWER : HYDRAULIC fluid, pump, and
reservoir.
Question: Which type of pre-pipe waterway system can be
found in most in the aerial ladders?
CORRECT ANSWER : Telescoping waterway.
Question: Which hydraulic device is used to keep the aerial
apparatus from leaning or tipping over when the aerial device is elevated?
CORRECT ANSWER : Stabilizing cylinders.
Question: To provide electric power to portable equipment,
aerial apparatus driver/operators should use?
CORRECT ANSWER : Electric power cords.
Question: Identify TWO systems specifically designed to
ensure the safety of the responders at the tip of the aerial device.
CORRECT ANSWER : Breathing air system and
communication system.
Question: When inspecting equipment attached to the end of
the aerial device fly section.
CORRECT ANSWER : Check for the presence, damage, and
security of items such as axes and pike poles.
Question: In many cases, the driver/operator will be able to
perform the operational inspection.
CORRECT ANSWER : On the front apron of the fire station.
Question: If the aerial device is equipped with manual lock
pins.
CORRECT ANSWER : Check that they are present and
sufficiently secured.
Question: Select TWO true statements about the visual
inspection of the lower control pedestal.
CORRECT ANSWER : [No specific answer provided in the
text, but the question is noted as requiring two true statements.]
Question: After completing the engine speed check and
vacuum test, you'll need to.
CORRECT ANSWER : Prepare the aerial apparatus for the
remaining tests.
Question: During the pumping test, record the following
readings at 5-minute intervals for up to 20 minutes.
CORRECT ANSWER : Pump discharge pressure, nozzle
pressure or flow, and engine RPM.
Question: Service tests are conducted.
CORRECT ANSWER : By technicians assisted by the driver
operator.