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IFSTA EOFF 6th ED Chapter 14 WaterSupply Test and Quiz
Which of the following are used to isolate sections for maintenance and repair?
Select one:
a. Secondary valves
b. Primary valves
c. Control valves
d. Isolation valves - answerd. Isolation valves
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
Select one:
a. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
b. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose
c. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities
d. Apparatus with the largest tank - answera. Apparatus with the greatest pumping
capacity
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:
Select one:
a. Distance from the next hydrant.
b. Typical water pressure.
c. Flow capacity.
d. Distance from nearest fire department. - answerc. Flow capacity
Storage tanks for water distribution systems are typically constructed of:
Select one:
a. Copper.
b. Steel.
c. Cast iron.
d. Brass. - answerb. Steel
Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in:
Select one:
a. NFPA® 1963.
b. NFPA® 71.
c. NFPA® 291.
d. NFPA® 524. - answerc. NFPA® 291
Which type of indicating valve is a hollow metal post that houses the valve stem?
Select one:
a. Post indicator valve
, b. Backflow valve
c. Waterflow valve
d. Outside stem and yoke - answera. Post indicator valve
When operating a wet-barrel hydrant, which step should be performed FIRST?
Select one:
a. Ensure that the valve is shut.
b. Tighten discharge caps that will not be used.
c. Attach a hose to the discharge outlet.
d. Check that discharge caps are free of debris. - answera. Ensure that the valve is shut
Which of the following are critical to a water shuttle?
Select one:
a. Newest model of pumping apparatus
b. Extra-large portable tanks
c. Fast-fill and fast-dump capabilities
d. Adequate supplies of hoseline - answerc. Fast-fill and fast-dump capabilities
Which of the following statements regarding the operation of dry-barrel hydrants is
MOST accurate?
Select one:
a. If not closed fully, the drain may be left partially open.
b. Water remaining in the hydrant barrel evaporates naturally.
c. Water remaining in the hydrant empties through discharge caps.
d. If not opened fully, the drain may be left partially open. - answerd. If not opened fully,
the drain may be left partially open.
The male threads on fire hydrant discharge outlets must conform to:
Select one:
a. NFPA® 1001.
b. Those used by the local fire department.
c. Those used by neighboring jurisdictions.
d. NFPA® 1963. - answerb. Those used by the local fire department
Which of the following are the most dependable water source for firefighters?
Select one:
a. Alternative water supplies
b. Private water supplies
c. Fire hydrants
d. Water mains - answerc. Fire hydrants
Which of the following involves hauling water from a supply source to the incident
scene?
Select one:
a. Pumping operation
b. Relay pumping
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