Pumping Apparatus
Driver/Operator - Chapter 15
Apparatus Testing/22 Questions
And Answers (A+)
Quiz :Road tests - √Answer :Preservice apparatus
maneuverability tests designed to determine the road
worthiness of a new vehicle.
Quiz :Performance requirements - √Answer :Written list of
expected capabilities for new apparatus. the list is produced by
the purchaser and presented to the manufacturer as a guide for
what is expected.
Quiz :35 mph; 25 seconds - √Answer :(*) From a standing start,
the apparatus must be able to attain a speed of ___ within
____ seconds on a level road
Quiz :Hydrostatic test - √Answer :Testing method that uses
water under pressure to check the integrity of pressure vessels.
Quiz :Fire Flow Testing - √Answer :Procedure used to
determine the rate of water flow available for firefighting at
various points within the distribution system.
Quiz :Acceptance Testing - √Answer :Preservice tests on fire
apparatus or equipment performed at the factory or after
delivery to assure the purchaser that the apparatus or
equipment meets bid specifications.
Quiz :Manhole - √Answer :(1) Hole through which a person
may go to gain access to an underground or enclosed
structure.
, (2) Opening usually equipped w/ a removable, lockable cover,
that is large enough to admit a person into a tank trailer or dry
bulk trailer.
Quiz :Tachometer - √Answer :Instrument that indicates the
rotational speed of a shaft in revolutions per minute usually
used to indicate engine speed.
Quiz :(1) Manufacturer's = done by the maker. road &
hydrostatic tests are done.
(2) Certification test = done by a 3rd party (UL). Does a long list
of tests to check engine & pump performance.
(3) Acceptance test = down by the buyer to make sure that the
vehicle was made based on specifications. - √Answer :What is
the difference between manufacturer's tests, certification tests,
& acceptance tests?
Quiz :(1) Engine speed check.
(2) Pumping test.
(3) Pumping engine overload test.
(4) Pressure control system test.
(5) Priming system test.
(6) Vacuum test.
(7) Water tank-to-pump test.
(8) Engine speed interlock test.
(9) Gauge & flowmeter test.
(10) Manufacturer's predelivery test. - √Answer :What is
checked on the pump certification test?
Quiz :(1) Engine speed check.
(2) Pump shift indicator.
(3) Pump engine control interlock.
(4) Priming system test.
(5) Vacuum test.
(6) Pumping test for fire pumps.
(7) Overload test.
(8) Pressure control test for fire pumps.
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