CHAPTER 14 - Water Supply Systems

Question 1

Which of the following is not a major component of a municipal water system? Choices: Water source, Water treatment system, Waste disposal system, or Water distribution system

Answer 1

Waste disposal system

Question 2

Which of the following are the largest-diameter pipes in a water distribution system that carry the greatest amount of water? Choices: Distributors, Primary feeders, Secondary feeders, or Large-diameter hose

Answer 2

Primary feeders

Question 3

Which type of fire hydrant is connected to a static water source?

Answer 3

Dry hydrant

Question 4

When shutting down a dry-barrel hydrant, why is it important to not replace the caps until you are sure that the water has completely drained from the barrel?

Answer 4

To allow the hydrant to drain through the bottom drain

Question 5

To follow NFPA recommendations, what color should you paint a fire hydrant that flows 1250 gpm (4731 L/min)?

Answer 5

Green

Question 6

_______ is the pressure in a system when there is no water moving.

Answer 6

Static pressure

Question 7

A portable pump is used to secure water from a(n):

Answer 7

static water source.

Question 8

Mobile water supply apparatus is used when:

Answer 8

large quantities of water are needed and hydrants are not available.