Chapter 15

Question 1

What are the two basic categories of testing apparatus?

Answer 1

Pre-service and performance tests

Question 2

This testing includes manufacturer tests, pump certification tests, and acceptance tests?

Answer 2

Preservice

Question 3

This testing is conducted on an annual basis and after major repairs during the service life of an apparatus?

Answer 3

Performance tests

Question 4

A written list of expected capabilities for new apparatus the list is produced by the purchaser and presented to the manufacturer’s a guide for what is expected is called?

Answer 4

Performance requirements

Question 5

A pre-service apparatus maneuverability test designed to determine the road worthiness of a new vehicle?

Answer 5

Road test

Question 6

Testing method that uses water under pressure to check the integrity of pressure vessels?

Answer 6

Hydrostatic test

Question 7

A testing procedure used to determine the rate of water flow available for firefighting at various points within the distribution system?

Answer 7

Fire flow testing

Question 8

Pre-service test on fire apparatus or equipment performed at the factory or after delivery to assure the purchaser that the apparatus or equipment meets bid specifications?

Answer 8

Acceptance testing

Question 9

For pumper performance test the water level of the of a static source must be at least ______ deep with the strainer submerged at least ______ feet below the surface?

Answer 9

4 feet and 2 feet

Question 10

The air temperature when the testing is conducted should be between ______ Fahrenheit and ______ Fahrenheit?

Answer 10

0-110F

Question 11

The water temperature should be between ____ Fahrenheit and ______?

Answer 11

35-90 degrees fahrenheit

Question 12

The barometric pressure should be at least _______ inches of mercury when corrected to Sea level?

Answer 12

29 inches

Question 13

When testing hose check the couplings periodically to be sure that they are not pulling apart. If the scribe Mark is found to have moved away more than _______ of an inch from the coupling, stop the test and replace the hose?

Answer 13

3/8

Question 14

The difference between the intake pressure and the discharge pressure is called?

Answer 14

Net pump discharge pressure

Question 15

An instrument that indicates the rotational speed of a shaft in revolutions per minute usually used to indicate an engine speed?

Answer 15

Tachometer

Question 16

If the pump fails to reach ____ inches of mercury remove the apparatus from service until repairs can be made?

Answer 16

22

Question 17

Prepare the intake hose for drafting. The strainer should be a minimum of 24 inches inches below the surface of the water, with at least ________ inches of water around the sides and bottom of the strainer?

Answer 17

24 and 24

Question 18

The difference in readings between the flow meter and pitot gauge must not be more than _______percent?

Answer 18

10

Question 19

A device used to measure the amount of foam concentrate in the solution operates on the principle of measuring the velocity of light that travels through the foam solution is called?

Answer 19

Refractometer