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ILLINOIS FAE Questions and Answers withComplete Solutions 100% Correct | Updated 2024
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 - ANSWER 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 -
ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER d) all of the above
The weight of air creates a pressure known as:
a) Atmospheric pressure
b) Gauge pressure
c) Control pressure
d) Hydraulic pressure - ANSWER a) atmospheric 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 - ANSWER d) Static Pressure
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