TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass Exam
Questions And Answers
1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - - correct answer ✅ : C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - - correct answer ✅ : D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum
equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
,TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass Exam
Questions And Answers
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - - correct answer ✅ : B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in
a quantity considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - - correct answer ✅ : C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump
and replacing it with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - - correct answer ✅ : D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
,TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass Exam
Questions And Answers
6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the
priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - - correct answer ✅ : A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available,
drafting operations, relay pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender
operations will become the responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - - correct answer ✅ : C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
, TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass Exam
Questions And Answers
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - - correct answer ✅ : C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water
available in a stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep.
The water is traveling at 15 ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - - correct answer ✅ : A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 331
9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water
available in a pond that is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide,
and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - - correct answer ✅ : B
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