Chapter 10 Flashcards
1.The process of making a fire pump operational begins: (336)
A.when initiating parking maneuvers.
B.after the incident action plan has been put into place.
C.approximately five minutes before arriving at the incident scene.
D.after the apparatus is properly positioned and the parking brake is set.
D.after the apparatus is properly positioned and the parking brake is set.
2.Most apparatus are designed so that the procedure for making the pump operational is performed: (336)
A.entirely from the cab of the vehicle.
B.entirely from the outside of the vehicle.
C.both from the cab of the vehicle and outside of the vehicle.
D.with remote control switches that can be located virtually anywhere.
A.entirely from the cab of the vehicle.
3.It is recommended that wheels be chocked: (336)
A.when parked on a slope.
B.if parked more than ten minutes.
C.every time the driver/operator exits the cab.
D.when the driver/operator will leave the parked apparatus.
C.every time the driver/operator exits the cab.
4.The water supply from an onboard water tank is: (336)
A.used only for incipient fires.
B.a backup supply in case of emergencies.
C.the sole source of supply for many incidents.
D.not significant enough to be the sole source of supply.
C.the sole source of supply for many incidents.
5.Which BEST describes when the driver/operator is ready to operate the pump to generate sufficient pressure to create an effective fire stream? (337)
A.When the fire passes the incipient stage
B.When the water source has been identified
C.When all personnel have exited the apparatus
D.When the fire pump has been made operational
D.When the fire pump has been made operational
6.When the pump is in operation, the driver/operator must: (337)
A.ensure the incident action plan is being followed by all team members.
B.monitor the cost involved in running the pump as well as possible water costs.
C.ensure all team members are wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
D.monitor all gauges associated with the engine as well as with the operation of the fire pump.
D.monitor all gauges associated with the engine as well as with the operation of the fire pump.
7.If water is not flowing for an extended period of time during fire attack, why might a circulator, bypass, or booster cooling valve be opened on a pump? (337-338)
A.To bleed off excess air
B.To increase water pressure
C.To decrease water pressure
D.To prevent the pump from overheating
D.To prevent the pump from overheating
8.Which is a step the driver/operator takes when transitioning to an external water supply? (338)
A.Completely close intake gate valve
B.Shut off all operations involving the pump
C.Connect supply line into an appropriate intake of the fire pump
D.Close bleeder valve on the gated intake so air will not escape
C.Connect supply line into an appropriate intake of the fire pump
9.The two basic pressurized water supply sources are a fire hydrant and: (339)
A.a water tower.
B.a portable water tank.
C.a supply hose from another pumper.
D.an onboard water tank or trailered water tank.
C.a supply hose from another pumper.
10.If discharge flow volume is increased too much when operating from a pressurized water source: (339)
A.the area may become flooded.
B.it may lead to cavitation of the pump.
C.the supply hose may collapse, interrupting the water supply.
D.intake pressure from the supply source may be reduced to a point that may damage the pump.
D.intake pressure from the supply source may be reduced to a point that may damage the pump.
11.What can occur when pumping at a low residual pressure while being supplied by other apparatus? (339)
A.Cavitation of the pump
B.Friction loss becomes too significant to overcome
C.Firefighters may be unable to handle the supply hose
D.Intake pressure from the supply source may be reduced to a point that may damage the pump
A.Cavitation of the pump
12.During pumping operations, driver/operators should maintain a residual pressure on the master intake gauge: (340)
A.of at least 10 psi (70 kPa).
B.of at least 20 psi (140 kPa).
C.that is exactly 40 psi (280 kPa).
D.between 20 psi (140 kPa) and 40 psi (280 kPa).
B.of at least 20 psi (140 kPa).
13.Which statement about hydrant selection is MOST accurate? (340)
A.Any hydrant that is near the incident scene is a good choice.
B.Hydrants that appear older than ten years should not be used.
C.The closest hydrants are always the best choice because of their location.
D.The closest hydrants may not be the most prudent choice because of safety or fire fighting needs.
D.The closest hydrants may not be the most prudent choice because of safety or fire fighting needs.
14.Which is a characteristic of “dead end mains” when referring to hydrants? (340)
A.Have greater water pressure
B.Receive supply from several directions
C.Have smaller amounts of sedimentation, deterioration
D.Contain higher amounts of sediment and deterioration
D.Contain higher amounts of sediment and deterioration
15.Which hose lay is made from the hydrant to the fire location? (341)
A.Simple lay
B.Source lay
C.Forward lay
D.Reverse lay
C.Forward lay
16.What is the purpose of a four-way hydrant valve in making a lay? (341)
A.Allows for as many supply lines as necessary
B.Enables firefighters to more easily turn on/off the main control valve
C.Allows the driver/operator to configure multiple types of lays easily and efficiently
D.Allows a second arriving pumper to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line
D.Allows a second arriving pumper to be connected without interrupting the flow of water to the original supply line
17.Which hose lay is made from the fire to the water source? (344)
A.Simple lay
B.Source lay
C.Reverse lay
D.Forward lay
C.Reverse lay
18.Which hose lay would be used when the driver/operator first reports to an incident location in order to size up the scene before laying a supply line? (344)
A.Simple lay
B.Source lay
C.Reverse lay
D.Forward lay
C.Reverse lay
19.After transitioning to an external water supply, the driver/operator should: (345)
A.open the tank-to-pump valve.
B.close the tank-to-pump valve.
C.open the four-way hydrant valve.
D.close the four-way hydrant valve.
B.close the tank-to-pump valve.
20.In general, pumps supplying a relay operation or master stream are used to supply large amounts of water, and therefore require: (346)
A.multiple settings of the transfer valve.
B.use of a series (pressure) setting of the transfer valve.
C.use of a parallel (volume) setting of the transfer valve.
D.the transfer valve to switch between series and parallel.
C.use of a parallel (volume) setting of the transfer valve.
21.When a pumper is connected to a hydrant and not discharging water, pressure shown on intake gauge is: (347)
A.static pressure.
B.residual pressure.
C.atmospheric pressure.
D.the pressure from previous operations.
A.static pressure.
22.When a pumper is discharging water, the intake gauge displays: (347)
A.static pressure.
B.residual pressure.
C.atmospheric pressure.
D.average or median pressure.
B.residual pressure.
23.Which determines the additional water available from a hydrant? (347)
A.Difference between static pressure and residual pressure
B.Difference between friction loss and current water pressure
C.Difference between static pressure and atmospheric pressure
D.Sum of static pressure, residual pressure, and atmospheric pressure
A.Difference between static pressure and residual pressure
24.Which method is used to determine additional water available from a hydrant? (350)
A.Division method
B.Addition method
C.Second-digit method
D.Squaring-the-lines method
D.Squaring-the-lines method
25.When shutting down the hydrant, why should all changes in flow be made smoothly? (351)
A.To limit the amount of water that is likely to be wasted
B.To ensure that attack lines don’t suddenly lose pressure
C.To avoid surprising handline crews with sudden changes
D.To avoid water hammer and pressure surges on water systems
D.To avoid water hammer and pressure surges on water systems
26.In drafting operations, the amount of friction in the intake hose is MOST affected by the: (352)
A.ambient temperature.
B.size of the static water source.
C.size of the onboard water tank.
D.diameter and length of the hose.
D.diameter and length of the hose.
27.During drafting operations, the ability to overcome losses in pressure is: (352)
A.not limited by any factors.
B.limited only by available equipment.
C.limited to previous atmospheric pressures.
D.limited to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
D.limited to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
28.During drafting operations, what can occur when water is being discharged faster than it is coming into the pump? (354)
A.Cavitation
B.Pressure loss
C.Water hammer
D.Pressure surge
A.Cavitation