Chapter 12 Static Water Supply Sources

Question 1

In the customary (metric) system of measurement, at sea level a pump could theoretically lift water ___ feet (meters).

Answer 1

33.8 feet (10 m)

Question 2

For every ___ feet (meters) of altitude, atmospheric pressure decrease by about ___ psi (kPa). (378)

Answer 2

1,000 feet (100 m); 0.5 psi (1 kPa)

Question 3

In most circumstances, the maximum lift of a fire pump is no more than:

Answer 3

25 feet (7.5 m).

Question 4

Every fire pump in good repair should have a dependable lift of at least:

Answer 4

14.7 feet (4.5 m).

Question 5

With a 15 foot (4.5 m) lift, a pump is only able to deliver ___ percent of its capacity.

Answer 5

70

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a problem with reaching the water with a pumper?

Answer 6

A. Extremely high banks
B. Bridges that are too high above the water’s surface
C. Bridges that are not tall enough to support fire apparatus*
D. Terrain that will not allow the apparatus close enough to reach the water with intake hoses

Question 7

Frozen ground may be a dangerous place to park the apparatus because:

Answer 7

the ice may later thaw and cause the apparatus to sink in place.

Question 8

A depth of ___ feet (meters) of water is suggested above and below a barrel-type strainer.

Answer 8

2 feet (0.6 m)

Question 9

Floating strainers allow safe drafting from water as shallow as ___ feet (meters).

Answer 9

1 foot (0.3 m)

Question 10

In order to aid access to frozen ponds and lakes, barrels filled with ___ may be floated on the water’s surface before the water freezes.

Answer 10

an antifreeze solution

Question 11

Which of the following are underground storage receptacles that are usually found in areas that are not serviced by a hydrant system?

Answer 11

A. Cisterns*
B. Ground reservoirs
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 12

Which of the following are man-made impoundments that have the same characteristics as a pond or small lake?

Answer 12

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs*
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 13

Which of the following are commonly found on large residential, industrial, and agricultural properties?

Answer 13

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs
C. Private water storage tanks*
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 14

Which of the following may be difficult to access due to security measures?

Answer 14

A. Cisterns
B. Swimming pools*
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 15

Which of the following transport water through open canals or portable pipes?

Answer 15

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems*

Question 16

Which of the following typically contain many millions of gallons (liters) or water?

Answer 16

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs*
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 17

Which of the following typically receive their water from wells or rainwater runoff?

Answer 17

A. Cisterns*
B. Swimming pools
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 18

Which of the following are accessed by a manhole-type cover or by a dry hydrant?

Answer 18

A. Cisterns*
B. Ground reservoirs
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 19

Which of the following may not be reliable?

Answer 19

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs
C. Private water storage tanks*
D. Agricultural irrigation systems

Question 20

Which of the following are typically more accessible than regular ponds or lakes?

Answer 20

A. Cisterns
B. Ground reservoirs*
C. Private water storage tanks
D. Agricultural irrigation systems