FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The speedometer on an apparatus is primarily used to show speed but may also indicate
CORRECT ANSWER-the pump is turning
To calculate friction loss in 2 1/2" fire hose when the flow is near 100 gpm, which of the
following formulas should be used? CORREC...
FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The speedometer on an apparatus is primarily used to show speed but may also indicate
CORRECT ANSWER-the pump is turning
To calculate friction loss in 2 1/2" fire hose when the flow is near 100 gpm, which of the
following formulas should be used? CORRECT ANSWER-FL=cq(2)L
The pressure remaining once water has begun flowing is known as _____ pressure.
CORRECT ANSWER-residual
When the flow through a hose line increases from 100 gpm to 400 gpm, the friction loss
increases _____ times. CORRECT ANSWER-16
the recommended pressure for a standard fog nozzle is CORRECT ANSWER-100 PSI
The foam application technique that directs the foam stream on the ground near the front edge
of a burning liquid pool or spill is the: CORRECT ANSWER-roll on method
Master stream nozzles are: CORRECT ANSWER-Either solid of fog streams
_________ consist of small return (bypass) water line connected from the discharge side of the
pump back to the intake side of the pump CORRECT ANSWER-around the pump
proportioners
, FAE; Questions and Answers 100% Correct
which type of nozzle is very effective when fighting a fire in a basement or cellar
CORRECT ANSWER-distributors nozzle
if the inlet pressure to the eductor is too high CORRECT ANSWER-foam may not be
inducted
when lowering a barrel strainer into the water, it should have _____ inches of water in all
directions CORRECT ANSWER-24
an increase in vacuum while drafting may indicate CORRECT ANSWER-a clogged strainer
hose that is laid from the fire to the hydrant is considered a CORRECT ANSWER-reverse
lay
a straight stream is considered a CORRECT ANSWER-pattern of an adjustable fog nozzle
pump discharge pressure is equal to CORRECT ANSWER-Nozzle pressure + friction loss
as flow increases, pressure will ___________ provided pump seal remains constant
CORRECT ANSWER-increase
the primary function of the fire department pumper is to CORRECT ANSWER-provide
water at an adequate pressure for fire streams
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