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a)The Weight of the water The Pressure at the base of a column of water is based on: a) The Weight of the water b) The atmospheric pressure c) The diameter of the column d) The temperature of the water b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity The change from pressure mode to volume mode should be made: a) When the pump Must deliver more than 25% of its rated capacity b) When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity c) When the pump must deliver more than 75% of its rated capacity d) When the pump must deliver more than 100% of its rated capacity c)Net Pump Pressure What is the total work done by the pump to get water into, through and out of the pump? a) Static Pressure b) Residual Pressure
c) Net Pump Pressure d) Compound Pressure c) Compound Gauge The name of the gauge which shows the incoming pressure to a pump: a) Pilot Gauge b) Bourden Gauge c) Compound Gauge d) Combination Gauge a) is in cavitation If the pump sounds like stones are rattling around inside, it is most likely that the pump: a) is in cavitation b) does not have sufficient lubrication c) has a loose pump packing d) is overheating b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus The Fire apparatus driver/operator is responsible for all the following except: a) Safe transportation of firefighters. b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus c) Operating the apparatus properly and swiftly.
a) atmospheric pressure The weight of air creates a pressure known as: a) Atmospheric pressure b) Gauge pressure c) Control pressure d) Hydraulic pressure d) Static Pressure A discharge pressure gauge reads 80 psi while a 2-1/2 inch hand line is flowing. When the line is shut and no water is flowing the gauge reads 150 psi. The 150 psi reading is known as: a) Field Pressure b) Residual Pressure c) Actual Pressure d) Static Pressure a) 130 psi What engine pressure is necessary to supply a 2-1/2 inch hand line, 200 feet long, flowing 250 GPM, with a fog nozzle? a) 130 psi b) 150 psi c) 160 psi d) 180 psi
b) 50 mph A vehicle starts to "outrun" the effective range of its audible warning device at a speed of: a) 45 mph b) 50 mph c) 60 mph d) 65 mph a) 15 psi What is the friction loss in 500 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose flowing 100 gpm? a) 15 psi b) 25 psi c) 35 psi d) 45 psi b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for one-half hour To pass a Certification Test, a 1000 gpm pumper must deliver: a) 1000 gpm at 200 psi for two hours b) 700 gpm at 200 psi for one-half hour c) 500 gpm at 150 psi for one-half hour d) 500 gpm at 150 psi for two hours
The driving test which tests the ability to travel in a straight line is: a) the straight line test b) the serpentine test c) the diminishing clearance test d) the alley dock test c) 400 gpm The static intake pressure from a hydrant is 60 psi and the residual pressure is 55 psi when 200 gpm is flowing. How much flow is still available from the hydrant? a) 800 gpm b) 600 gpm c) 400 gpm d) 200 gpm d) 149 psi Two 2-1/2 inch supply lines, each 100 feet long with a total flow of 1000 gym, go to a siamese to 100 feet of 3 inch hose. What is the friction loss for this hose lay? a) 119 psi b) 129 psi c) 139 psi d) 149 psi a) True
During drafting operations, minimizing lift distances will maximize discharge capability. a) True b) False d) 20% When operating from a good hydrant with good residual pressure you an add an additional to your pumpers rated capacity. a) 10% b) 200 gpm c) 100 gpin d) 20% a) the overflow piping of the radiator may not be sufficient to handle the incoming water When the radiator fill valve is opened: a) the overflow piping of the radiator may not be sufficient to handle the incoming water b) the radiator cap must be immediately removed c) the valve must be fully opened quickly d) the pump is quickly cooled. d) 1000 gpm What is the flow from a 2 inch solid stream nozzle pressure to 80 psi? a) 250 gpm b) 500 gpm
d) 160 psi c) 138 psi What is the friction loss in 250 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose flowing 500 gpm? a) 114 psi b) 126 psi c) 138 psi d) 150 psi b) 195 psi One 2-1/2 inch line (400 feet long) is wyed into two 1-1/2 inch lines each 150 feet long with fog nozzles; engine pressure will be: a) 175 psi b) 195 psi c) 210 psi d) 225 psi a) cause the pressure to rise Increasing the water supply without increasing the discharge will: a) cause the pressure to rise b) create a water hammer c) decrease friction loss d) have no effect within the pumping system
d) the highest pressure required and gate down those discharges requiring less pressure When multiple attack lines with different pressures are required, the only way to supply them is to set the engine pressure (pump discharge pressure) to: a) calculate the average pressure of all lines b) compensate for the variable pressures c) the highest pressure required plus the difference of the lowest pressure required d) the highest pressure required and gate down those discharges requiring less pressure c) 200 psi One three inch line, 300 feet long wyed into two 2-1/2 inch lines each 200 feet long with 1-1/4 inch tips; engine pressure will be: a) 130 psi b) 155 psi c) 200 psi d) 215 psi b) 225 gpm A 2-1/2 inch fog nozzle which flows 250 gpm at 100 psi nozzle pressure will flow _________ gpm at a reduced nozzle pressure of 80 psi. (GPM= Rated GPM√reduced nozzle pressure x 0.1) a) 250 gpm b) 225 gpm c) 200 gpm d) 175 gpm
d) 140 psi One 2-1/2 inch line 800 feet long is supplying 250 gpm to another engine; engine pressure will be: a) 180 psi b) 160 psi c) 125 psi d) 140 psi c) 190 psi One 1-3/4 inch line 250 feet long with a fog nozzle; engine pressure will be: a) 125 psi b) 155 psi c) 190 psi d) 200 psi c) 20 psi The minimum recommended pressure that you should try to maintain on the compound gauge of a pumper you are relaying to is: a) 10 psi b) 15 psi c) 20 psi d) 30 psi
c) the point at which a decision should be made to lay another line or lay a larger line What is "RED LINE"? a) the maximum flow that the hose line laid can carry. b) the highest pressure which the pump can reach c) the point at which a decision should be made to lay another line or lay a larger line d) All of the above b) centrifugal The major pump installed in new fire apparatus is the: a) rotary gear b) centrifugal c) rotary vane d) piston d) 145 psi When a cellar nozzle is being supplied by 200 feet of 3 inch hose; engine pressure will be: a) 125 psi b) 185 psi c) 160 psi d) 145 psi d) all of the above
A ladder tower has a 1-3/4 inch tip at 60 feet of elevation, as the engineer on the tower what would your engine pressure be? a) 160 psi b) 190 psi c) 210 psi d) 230 psi c) 175 psi A ladder truck is supplying it's 1-1/2 inch tip at 80 feet elevation with 100 feet of 3 inch hose; pump pressure will be: a) 145 psi b) 160 psi c) 175 psi d) 200 psi b) 155 psi If the compound gauge is reading 25 psi and the discharge gauge is reading 180 psi. The net pump pressure is: a) 180 psi b) 155 psi c) 205 psi d) 90 psi c) 60 psi
What is the loss factor when supplying a water tower at the rear inlet of a rear mount ladder tower? a) 20 psi b) 30 psi c) 60 psi d) 80 psi a) the weight of the water The pressure at the base of a column of water is based on: a) the weight of the water b) the atmospheric pressure c) the diameter of the column d) the temperature of the water b) when the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity The change from pressure to volume mode should be made: a) when the pump must deliver more than 25% of it's rated capacity b) when the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity c) when the pump must deliver more than 75% of its rated capacity d) when the pump must deliver more than 100% of its rated capacity a) 500 gpm at 220 psi When a two-stage pump is in the series position, each impeller is delivering 500 gym at 100 psi with 20 psi input pressure. The pump is discharging ______ gpm at _____psi.
a) the velocity of the pump b) the pressure of the supply line c) the volume of space within the cylinder being discharged. d) none of the above d) working from draft. Atmospheric pressure plays an important role from the pump operator when: a) working from a hydrant b) working in relay operations. c) working from a positive pressure source. d) working from draft. a) the number of stages of a pump. The number of impellers mounted on a shaft determines: a) the number of stages of a pump. b) the number of revolutions per minute at which the pump can be operated at. c) the size of the intake to the pump. d) None of the above. d) 0.434 pounds One square inch of water, one foot high would weigh: a) 62.5 pounds
b) 43.4 pounds c) 100 pounds d) 0.434 pounds d) static pressure A discharge pressure gauge reads 60 psi while a 2-1/2 inch hand line is flowing. When the line is shut and no water is flowing the gauge reads 150 psi. The 150 psi reading is known as: a) field pressure b) residual pressure c) actual pressure d) static pressure d) pump capacity The amount of water which a pump is designed to discharge totally is known as: a) pump capability b) pump displacement c) pump stages d) pump capacity d) the movement of water within the pump housing from the discharge side back into the intake side Slippage in a positive displacement pump is: a) the erratic movement of the piston. b) the off-center location of a rotary vane
