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1
Q

A hose clamp should be applied approximately 5 feet (1.5 m) from the coupling on the supply side.

Select one:

True

False

A

True

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Hose size refers to the external diameter of the hose.

select one:

True

False

A

False

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Which type of hose lay is the most expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source?

select one:
A. Forward lay
B. Reverse lay
C. Apparatus lay
D. Combination Lay
A

B. Reverse lay

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Which type of fire hose requires the most care in cleaning?

Select one:
a. Woven-Jacket hose
B. Hard-rubber booster hose
C. Rubber-jacket Collapsible hose
D. Hard intake hose
A

A. Woven-jacket hose

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5
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When deploying preconnected hoselines, which load should result in the hoseline deploying with fewer kinks and bends?

Select one:
A. Combination Load
B. Minuteman Load
C. Triple Layer load
D. Flat load
A

B. Minuteman Load

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Which of the following statements is an advantage of the accordion load?

select one:
A.Only three or four firefighters are required to carry the hose from the bed to the fire scene.
B.It is the easiest to load and is suitable for any size of supply hose.
C. Firefighters can easily pick up a number of folds and place on one shoulder to carry hose from the bed.
D. It leaves fewer sharp bends in the hose than the horseshoe or flat loads.

A

C. Firefighters can easily pick up a number of folds and place on one shoulder to carry hose from the bed.

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Which preconnected hose load is designed to be pulled by one person and must be completely removed from the bed before deploying the nozzle end?

Select one:
A. Preconnected flat load
B. Triple Layer load
C. Combination load
D. Minuteman load
A

B. Triple layer load

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8
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In a forward lay, the first coupling to come off the hose bed should be male.

Select one:
True

False

A

False

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9
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NFPA® 1901 lists the minimum quantity of hose to be carried on a standard pumper or engine.

select one:
True

False

A

True

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10
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Which of the following items allow the number of hoselines operating on the fire ground to be increased or decreased?

Select one:
A. Valve Devices
B. Valves
C. Intake Strainers
D. Fittings
A

A. Valve devices

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11
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When operating small hoselines with two firefighters, the backup firefighter takes a position ___ behind the nozzle operator.

Select one:

a. on the opposite side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m)
b. on the same side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m)
c. on the same side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m)
d. on the opposite side of the hose about 6 feet (2 m)

A

c.on the same side of the hose about 3 feet (1 m)

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12
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Which hose tool can be installed when a hoseline ruptures but must remain charged to continue the fire attack?

Select one:

a. Hose clamp
b. Hose roller
c. Hose jacket
d. Rubber mallet

A

c.Hose jacket

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13
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Which part of the female threaded coupling is the free-turning ring on which the threads are cut?

Select one:

a. Swivel
b. Shank
c. Higbee indicator
d. Higbee cut

A

a.Swivel

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14
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How should fire hose couplings be cared for?

Select one:

a. Inspect gaskets and replace if cracked or creased
b. Ensure that vehicles only drive over hose when absolutely necessary
c. Clean threads with a solution of vinegar and baking soda
d. Remove couplings when washing and drying hose

A

a.Inspect gaskets and replace if cracked or creased

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15
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When using ___, kneel on the hose to anchor as the driver/operator drives slowly toward the water source.

Select one:

a. supply hose as an attack line
b. individual sections from a flat load
c. individual sections from a horseshoe load
d. hose equipped with wye appliances

A

d.hose equipped with wye appliances

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16
Q

Fire hose couplings are made of:

Select one:

a. durable, rust-proof materials.
b. polyvinyl chloride.
c. plastic and aluminum.
d. hard plastic.

A

a.durable, rust-proof materials.

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17
Q

Which hose load finish begins by forming three or more pull loops that extend beyond the end of the hose load?

Select one:

a. Skid load finish
b. Straight finish
c. Reverse horseshoe finish
d. Horseshoe finish

A

a.Skid load finish

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18
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For which type of hose lay must hose be loaded into the hose bed in two separate hose bed compartments?

Select one:

a. Reverse lay
b. Forward lay
c. Combination lay
d. Apparatus lay

A

c.Combination lay

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19
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Which of the following is a guideline for loading fire hose?

Select one:

a. Pack the hose as tightly as possible
b. Remove kinks and twists from hose when bent to form a loop in the hose bed
c. Load large-diameter hose with all couplings near the back of the bed
d. Tighten couplings mechanically

A

b.Remove kinks and twists from hose when bent to form a loop in the hose bed

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20
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How should hose be stored in hose racks?

Select one:

a. Pack hose tightly to ensure a good fit
b. Locate hose rack in apparatus room/bay, as close as possible to the apparatus
c. Store hose in direct sunlight whenever possible
d. Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads

A

d.Roll hose with the male end inside roll to protect male coupling threads

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21
Q

Which of the following are highly resistant to corrosion?

Select one:

a. Plastic couplings
b. Brass couplings
c. Aluminum couplings
d. Cast iron couplings

A

b.Brass couplings

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22
Q

What type of hose is designed for drafting water from static water supplies or connecting to a fire hydrant?

Select one:

a. Soft sleeve hose
b. Hard-suction hose
c. Double-jacket hose
d. Suction supply hose

A

b.Hard-suction hose

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23
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How can mechanical damage be prevented?

Select one:

a. Open and close nozzles quickly
b. Provide hose clamps to prevent abrasion to hose
c. Provide traffic control to prevent vehicles from driving over hose
d. Refrain from cleaning hose until it can be washed at the station

A

c.Provide traffic control to prevent vehicles from driving over hose

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24
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What type of fire hose damage can char, melt, or weaken the outer jacket of hose?

Select one:

a. Chemical damage
b. Thermal damage
c. Age deterioration
d. Corrosion

A

b.Thermal damage

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25
Q

When improvising a standpipe, secure hose to:

Select one:

a. other supply hose.
b. hand rails.
c. the apparatus.
d. a ladder.

A

b.hand rails.

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26
Q

When should hose be inspected?

Select one:

a. Within 30 days before being placed in service for the first time
b. At least monthly after being placed into service
c. Within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time
d. Biannually after the first use

A

c.Within 90 days before being placed in service for the first time

27
Q

Which types of couplings are made of brass or other malleable metals?

Select one:

a. Cast couplings
b. Extruded couplings
c. Drop forged couplings
d. Inverted couplings

A

c.Drop forged couplings

28
Q

Which of the following precautions should be taken when drying hose in a hose tower?

Select one:

a. Remove and refold hose while slightly wet
b. Ensure that sections of hose are touching while drying
c. Cover female threads with precut sections of hose
d. Remove hose from hose tower as soon as dry

A

d.Remove hose from hose tower as soon as dry

29
Q

Which valve device is similar to a wye, but has an inlet and outlet of matching size combined with smaller outlets that take water from the main line?

Select one:

a. Large-diameter hose appliance
b. Siamese appliance
c. Water thief appliance
d. Hydrant valve

A

c.Water thief appliance

30
Q

Which preconnected hose load deploys from the shoulder as the firefighter advances toward the fire, and is particularly well-suited for narrow hose beds?

Select one:

a. Minuteman load
b. Combination load
c. Triple layer load
d. Preconnected flat load

A

a.Minuteman load

31
Q

Which of the following safety guidelines should be followed when advancing hose into a structure?

Select one:

a. Stand fully upright when moving through the structure and entering doorways
b. Close doors behind you as hose advances
c. Position the nozzle operator and members of the hose team on the same side of the hoseline
d. Place two twists in the hose while advancing

A

c.Position the nozzle operator and members of the hose team on the same side of the hoseline

32
Q

Where might booster hose reels be mounted on the apparatus?

Select one:

a. Below the pump panel
b. In rear compartments
c. On the rear bumper
d. In the cab

A

b.In rear compartments

33
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the horseshoe load?

Select one:

a. Often not enough hose is deployed when pulling from bed
b. Three people are required to make shoulder folds for carrying
c. It does not work for large-diameter hose
d. Hose is loaded flat, which can result in wear

A

c.It does not work for large-diameter hose

34
Q

What is an advantage of the forward lay?

Select one:

a. It allows the hose to be charged more quickly than other hose lays
b. Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily available
c. No firefighters are required to stay at the fire hose
d. It is expedient if the apparatus must stay at the water source

A

b.Pumper can remain at the incident scene so hose and equipment are readily available

35
Q

In which hose roll is the hose used to form a built-in carrying loop?

Select one:

a. Straight roll
b. Twin donut roll
c. Self-locking twin donut roll
d. Donut roll

A

c.Self-locking twin donut roll

36
Q

Which fitting is used to connect a smaller diameter hose to the end of a larger one?

Select one:

a. Decreaser
b. Adapter
c. Strainer
d. Reducer

A

d.Reducer

37
Q

Which kind of couplings have male and female parts?

Select one:

a. Threaded couplings
b. Nonthreaded couplings
c. Unthreaded couplings
d. Sexless couplings

A

a.Threaded couplings

38
Q

Which type of nonthreaded couplings have two hook-like lugs on each coupling?

Select one:

a. Quarter-turn
b. Sexless
c. Half-turn
d. Storz

A

a.Quarter-turn

39
Q

What type of hose transports water or other agents, at increased pressure, from a pump- equipped apparatus to a nozzle?

Select one:

a. Attack hose
b. Pumper hose
c. Booster hose
d. Supply hose

A

a.Attack hose

40
Q

Suction hose is manufactured in minimum lengths specified in NFPA®:

Select one:

a. 1001.
b. 1962.
c. 1901.
d. 1520.

A

c.1901.

41
Q

What guidelines should be followed for removing frozen hose?

Select one:

a. Place frozen hose on apparatus as soon as possible
b. Fold the hose while still frozen
c. Perform service testing before placing thawed hose back in service
d. Use the exhaust manifold heat from the pumping apparatus

A

c.Perform service testing before placing thawed hose back in service

42
Q

Which hose roll is used to store sections of hose in a storage rack or other location?

Select one:

a. Self-locking donut roll
b. Straight roll
c. Donut roll
d. Twin donut roll

A

b.Straight roll

43
Q

How can organic damage be prevented?

Select one:

a. Remove hose immediately whenever mildew is discovered
b. Wash and dry hose that has not been unloaded in the past three months
c. Ventilate all areas where fire hose is kept
d. Inspect and test hose weekly

A

c.Ventilate all areas where fire hose is kept

44
Q

Which of the following tools is required when extending a section of hose?

Select one:

a. Hydrant appliance
b. Hose ramp
c. Hose clamp
d. Hydrant wrench

A

c.Hose clamp

45
Q

Which of the following is used to describe hose size?

Select one:

a. Pressure
b. Width
c. Diameter
d. Length

A

c.Diameter

46
Q

Which hose tool protects fire hose from vibrating and rubbing against other surfaces?

Select one:

a. Hose bridge
b. Chafing block
c. Spanner wrench
d. Hose ramp

A

b.Chafing block

47
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of nonthreaded couplings?

Select one:

a. There is always a risk of cross-threading
b. Adapters are required for use
c. Fire hose cannot be connected with haste
d. Hose can become uncoupled suddenly and violently

A

d.Hose can become uncoupled suddenly and violently

48
Q

Which types of lugs are found on modern couplings?

Select one:

a. Rocker lugs
b. Recessed lugs
c. Extended lugs
d. Pin lugs

A

a.Rocker lugs

49
Q

Which preconnected hoseline deploys by unfolding from the top of the stack carried on the shoulder as the firefighter advances toward the fire?

Select one:

a. Combination load
b. Triple layer load
c. Flat load
d. Minuteman load

A

d.Minuteman load

50
Q

How should hose be cleaned after chemical exposure?

Select one:

a. Remove hose periodically and wash with plain water
b. Dispose of any hose that may have been exposed
c. Scrub fire hose with a mixture of vinegar and water
d. Wash thoroughly and reload while still damp

A

a.Remove hose periodically and wash with plain water

51
Q

Soft sleeve hose is a minimum of ___ in length.

Select one:

a. 30 feet (9.1 m)
b. 15 feet (4.6 m)
c. 45 feet (13.7 m)
d. 60 feet (18.2 m)

A

b.15 feet (4.6 m)

52
Q

Which type of valve has a baffle that lowers into the path of the water by turning a screw- type handle?

Select one:

a. Gate valve
b. Clapper valve
c. Butterfly valve
d. Ball valve

A

a.Gate valve

53
Q

Most hose-washing machines wash almost any size hose up to:

Select one:

a. 3 inches (77 mm).
b. 2½ inches (65 mm).
c. 3½ inches (90 mm).
d. 2 inches (50 mm).

A

a.3 inches (77 mm).

54
Q

Which of the following methods could be used to control a loose hoseline?

Select one:

a. Apply a hose clamp at a stationary point in the hoseline
b. Add a gated wye to the line
c. Close the nozzle as quickly as possible
d. Apply body weight to hose

A

a.Apply a hose clamp at a stationary point in the hoseline

55
Q

What type of fire hose damage can weaken the jacket which can lead to ruptures under pressure?

Select one:

a. Chemical damage
b. Thermal damage
c. Organic damage
d. Mechanical damage

A

c.Organic damage

56
Q

How can age deterioration of fire hose be prevented?

Select one:

a. Leave hose drying in the hose tower as long as possible
b. Use the same hose/peg contact points when drying hose in a tower
c. Fold hose in the exact same places when reloading
d. Remove and replace hose loads every six months if not used

A

d.Remove and replace hose loads every six months if not used

57
Q

A hose clamp should be applied at least ___ feet (m) behind the apparatus.

Select one:

a. 15 (4.5)
b. 10 (3)
c. 20 (6)
d. 5 (1.5)

A

c.20 (6)

58
Q

In order to be reliable, fire hose must be:

Select one:

a. constructed of the best materials.
b. replaced once a year.
c. recently constructed.
d. maintained by hose companies.

A

a.constructed of the best materials.

59
Q

Which of the following is an example of chemical damage?

Select one:

a. Buildup of mold and mildew
b. Exposure to extreme heat or cold
c. Corrosion of metal couplings
d. Exposure to motor oil and gasoline

A

d.Exposure to motor oil and gasoline

60
Q

Which hose load is easy to load and requires two or three people to load?

Select one:

a. Combination load
b. Horseshoe load
c. Flat load
d. Accordion load

A

d.Accordion load

61
Q

What type of fire hose damage occurs when contact with an object or surface causes slices or rips on the exterior covering?

Select one:

a. Chemical damage
b. Organic damage
c. Mechanical damage
d. Thermal damage

A

c.Mechanical damage

62
Q

What kind of hose should be washed with clear water while scrubbing with a stiff brush?

Select one:

a. Woven-jacket hose
b. Hard-rubber booster hose
c. Rubber-jacket collapsible hose
d. Hard intake hose

A

a.Woven-jacket hose

63
Q

Cold damage to fire hose can be prevented by:

Select one:

a. using hose bed covers on apparatus to shield hose.
b. running water through hose that has not been used for some time.
c. rolling dry hose in a straight roll for storage.
d. flowing water through nozzles during intermittent use at fires.

A

d.flowing water through nozzles during intermittent use at fires.

64
Q

Which hose lay is used when the pumper must first go to the fire location before laying the supply line?

Select one:

a. Forward lay
b. Reverse lay
c. Combination lay
d. Apparatus lay

A

b.Reverse lay

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