A pumper has an intake pressure of 40 psi and a master discharge reading of
150 psi with water flowing. Pump discharge pressure is:
a) 40 psi
b) 150 psi
c) 190 psi
d) 110 psi
~ b) 150 psi
A pump which operates on the theory of a rapidly spinning disk to created a
force is known as:
a) ...
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
✓~ a)The Weight of the water
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
✓~ b)When the pump must deliver more than 50% of its rated capacity
,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)Net Pump Pressure
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
✓~ c) Compound Gauge
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
✓~ a) is in cavitation
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.
d) Ensuring readiness of the equipment on the apparatus.
✓~ b) Mechanical and Electrical repairs on the apparatus
Because of the critical time factor and nature of fire, a fire apparatus is one of
the few emergency vehicles that is not required to stop for school buses
disembarking or boarding children; it is required that the vehicle slow to
maximum speed of 20 MPH through the zone.
a) True
b) False
, ✓~ b) False
Atmospheric pressure plays an important role for the pump operator when:
a) working from a hydrant
b) working in a relay operation
c) working from a positive pressure source
d) working from draft
✓~ d) Working from Draft
Driver/Operators of fire apparatus are required by:
a) State Laws
b) City Ordinances
c) Department policies
d) All of the above
✓~ d) all of the above
The weight of air creates a pressure known as:
a) Atmospheric pressure
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