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MWS – Questions With Solutions (100% Accurate)Identify TWO correct statements about conducting a daily inspection of an
MWS apparatus equipped with a fire pump? Right Ans - Confirm that the
foam tank level is full.
Operate the pump drive control
When conducting a service test using a static water source, you must
have____feet of hard suction hose for drafting. Right Ans - 20
Testing the discharge pressure gauge begins by: Right Ans - Disconnecting
all preconnected hoselines and screwing all caps onto their discharges.
It is recommended that fuel, oil and mileage records be updated? Right Ans
- as determined by the jurisdiction
When entering an intersection, you should? Right Ans - Make eye contact
with the other drivers at or entering the intersection.
When driving through intersections requiring a stop, you must perform all of
the following steps EXCEPT: Right Ans - turn on the flashers to indicate you
are crossing
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a road or
highway? Right Ans - Maintain apparatus speed
Check the side streets or roads
Check for oncoming traffic
Check the side and rear view mirrors
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus through areas
of restricted horizontal and vertical clearances are true EXCEPT? Right Ans
- use the appropriate turn signal
Identify THREE things you should do when turning an MWS apparatus 180?
Right Ans - Be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel.
Use the side view mirrors equipped on the MWS apparatus.
, Make sure you can see your spotter.
Identify TWO correct statements about looping mains in a distribution grid?
Right Ans - They ensure that the water flows from two directions into
hydrants
They create constant flow and less sediment forms in the pipes.
Traditional strainer Right Ans - Must have at least 24 inches of water above
this type of strainer or the water above the strainer or the water above the
strainer will whirlpool.
Floating strainer Right Ans - May get around the 24 inch minimum depth
with this type of strainer but the filter can only draw water from the bottom.
low-level strainer Right Ans - Can rest on the bottom of a pool or tank with
a minimum of two inches of water above to prevent whirlpool.
If water is flowing through 200 of 5 inch hose at 300 gpm then the theoretical
friction loss is approximately: Right Ans - 1.44
If the total pressure loss is 15 psi, what is the required pump discharge
pressure for resupplying an ARFF vehicle? Right Ans - 35 PSI
All of the following factors must be included when determining the total
pressure loss TPL EXCEPT: Right Ans - Pump pressure loss
Using the hand method, the estimated friction loss for 300 feet of 2 1/2 inch
hose flowing 200 gpm is approximately? Right Ans - 24 PSI
large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a diameter between?
Right Ans - 4 and 6 inches
One characteristic of discharge pressure relief valves is they? Right Ans -
are slow to close after being opened
According to NFPA 1901, a discharge pressure relief valve must operate
within: Right Ans - 10 seconds after discharge pressure rises 30 psi above
set level.
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