Chapter 7 Flashcards

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1.​What is the primary consideration for friction loss? (210)
​A.​Length of hose lay
​B.​Elevation differences
​C.​Experience of firefighters
​D.​Volume of water flowing per minute

A

D.​Volume of water flowing per minute

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2.​Total pressure loss includes friction loss and elevation pressure loss combined with the loss associated with: (210)
​A.​appliances.
​B.​evaporation.
​C.​variation in temperatures.
​D.​improper use of equipment.

A

​A.​appliances.

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3.​Which method of determining friction loss involves the use of in-line gauges to measure friction loss at various flows through specific hose layouts? (211)
​A.​Performing tests
​B.​Using calculations
​C.​Historical information
​D.​Manufacturer guidelines

A

​A.​Performing tests

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4.​Which method of determining friction loss relies on the use of mathematical equations or field application methods? (211)
​A.​Performing tests
​B.​Using calculations
​C.​Historical information
​D.​Manufacturer guidelines

A

B.​Using calculations

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5.​The use of standard formulas and field applications for determining friction loss are generally: (211)
​A.​the same as actual testing results.
​B.​very different than actual testing results.
​C.​relied upon for safe fireground operations.
​D.​not considered reliable for safe fireground operations.

A

​C.​relied upon for safe fireground operations.

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6.​The current formula for friction loss accounts for the diameter of the hose, the volume of water flowing, and the: (212)
​A.​expected time.
​B.​level of elevation.
​C.​distance of fire stream.
​D.​length of the hose layout.

A

​D.​length of the hose layout.

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7.​Which of the following is the formula for friction loss? (212)
​A.​FL= CQ²L
​B.​FL= CL2Q
​C.​FL= CQ²L x 2
​D.​FL= CQ² ÷ L

A

​A.​FL= CQ²L

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8.​In the formula for friction loss, the “L” refers to: (212)
​A.​flow rate.
​B.​hose length.
​C.​distance of fire stream.
​D.​friction loss coefficient.

A

​B.​hose length.

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9.​If a jurisdiction is performing tests using equipment they own in order to achieve more accurate results, the testing should be conducted: (212)
​A.​using actual hose that will be used during firefighting operations.
​B.​using hose that is different than hose used during firefighting operations.
​C.​using both older and new hose and then taking an average of the test results.
​D.​using different diameters of hose and then taking an average of the test results.

A

​A.​using actual hose that will be used during firefighting operations.

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10.​Which is a friction loss guideline in a hose assembly when flowing 350 gpm (1 400 L/min) or greater? (213)
​A.​There is a loss of 25 psi (175 kPa) in all appliances.
​B.​Friction loss is generally considered to be insignificant.
​C.​Friction loss is generally considered to be one-half of rated loss.
​D.​There is a loss of 10 psi (70 kPa) for each appliance, other than master stream devices.

A

​D.​There is a loss of 10 psi (70 kPa) for each appliance, other than master stream devices.

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11.​Which BEST describes friction loss for master stream appliances? (213)
​A.​25 psi (175 kPa) for all appliances
​B.​10 psi (70 kPa) loss for each appliance
​C.​Generally considered to be insignificant
​D.​Generally considered to be one-half of rated loss

A

​A.​25 psi (175 kPa) for all appliances

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12.​Which BEST describes friction loss for handline nozzles? (213)
​A.​0 psi (0 kPa) loss for all appliances, regardless of flow
​B.​25 psi (175 kPa) loss for handline nozzles, regardless of flow
​C.​Generally considered to be insignificant
​D.​Generally considered to be one-half of rated loss

A

​C.​Generally considered to be insignificant

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13.​Which customary formula would be used to conduct elevation pressure loss calculations on the fireground? (214)
​A.​0.10 x Height in feet
​B​0.25 x Height in feet
​C.​0.5 x Height in feet
​D.​1.0 x Height in feet

A

​C.​0.5 x Height in feet

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14.​Which metric formula would be used to calculate elevation pressure loss on the fireground? (214)
​A.​1 x Height in meters
​B.​5 x Height in meters
​C.​10 x Height in meters
​D.​12 x Height in meters

A

​C.​10 x Height in meters

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15.​Which customary formula would be used to determine elevation pressure in a multistory building? (214)
​A.​1 psi x (number of stories − 1)
​B.​5 psi x (number of stories − 1)
​C.​10 psi x (number of stories − 1)
​D.​15 psi x (number of stories − 2)

A

B.​5 psi x (number of stories − 1)

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16.​When using multiple hoselines of equal length and diameter, loss calculations: (215)
​A.​can be estimated.
​B.​are too difficult to perform.
​C.​must be made for both lines.
​D.​need only be made for one line.

A

D.​need only be made for one line.

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17.​When using multiple hoselines of equal length but different diameter, loss calculations: (215)
​A.​can be estimated.
​B.​are too difficult to perform.
​C.​must be made for each line.
​D.​need only be made for one line.

A

​C.​must be made for each line.

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18.​When determining friction loss in a wyed hoseline in which the hoselines have the same nozzle pressure, hose length, and diameter: (215)
​A.​calculations can be estimated.
​B.​calculations are too difficult to make.
​C.​both of the wyed hoselines need to be considered.
​D.​only one of the wyed hoselines need to be considered.

A

​D.​only one of the wyed hoselines need to be considered.

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19
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19.​When two hoselines of equal length are Siamesed to supply a fire stream, friction loss is approximately: (216)
​A.​the same as that of a single hoseline at the same nozzle pressure.
​B.​25 percent less than that of a single hoseline at the same nozzle pressure.
​C.​10 percent more than that of a single hoseline at the same nozzle pressure.
​D.​50 percent less than that of a single hoseline at the same nozzle pressure.

A

B.​25 percent less than that of a single hoseline at the same nozzle pressure.

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20.​Pressures for standpipe operations for fire departments may be: (216)
​A.​kept with building maintenance.
​B.​listed on the building entrance information.
​C.​posted on entry and exit passageways in the building.
​D.​labeled on the faceplate of the fire department connection.

A

​D.​labeled on the faceplate of the fire department connection.

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21.​To calculate friction loss when using multiple hoselines of unequal length, a driver/operator must: (216)
​A.​use estimates because calculations are too complex.
​B.​calculate friction loss for only one hoseline and then estimate the other.
​C.​calculate friction loss for the longest hoseline and double that number for the total.
​D.​calculate friction loss for each hoseline supplied by separate discharges to individual nozzles.

A

​D.​calculate friction loss for each hoseline supplied by separate discharges to individual nozzles.

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22.​Which statement about adding unequal lengths of hose to an established wyed hose layout is MOST accurate? (217)
​A.​Friction loss must be determined for each attack line.
​B.​Friction loss can be assumed to be the same for all attack lines.
​C.​Friction loss only needs to be determined for the initial attack line.
​D.​Friction loss in a wyed hose layout does not need to be considered.

A

​A.​Friction loss must be determined for each attack line.

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23.​When determining pressure loss for elevated waterways, the elevation of the master stream: (218)
​A.​increases total pressure loss by 10 percent of height.
​B.​increases total pressure loss by 15 percent of height.
​C.​must be considered as part of the total pressure loss.
​D.​is not considered as it does not significantly affect pressure loss.

A

​C.​must be considered as part of the total pressure loss.

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24.​Pump discharge pressure must be sufficient to overcome: (218)
​A.​all pressure loss.
​B.​50 percent of pressure loss.
​C.​at least 75 percent of pressure loss.
​D.​125 percent of all pressure loss.

A

​A.​all pressure loss.

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25.​Which is the correct customary formula for determining pump discharge pressure? (218)
​A.​Nozzle pressure plus total pressure loss
​B.​Nozzle pressure divided by total pressure loss
​C.​Elevation loss plus friction loss minus nozzle pressure
​D.​Friction loss plus elevation loss multiplied by total pressure loss

A

A.​Nozzle pressure plus total pressure loss

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26.​The pump discharge pressure should be calculated and set based on: (219)
​A.​average of all hoseline pressure requirements.
​B.​hoseline with the greatest pressure requirement.
​C.​median of lowest and highest pressure requirements.
​D.​hoseline most likely to be used more during operations.

A

​B.​hoseline with the greatest pressure requirement.

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27.​For which of the following is a nozzle pressure of 50 psi (350 kPa) a safe and efficient nozzle pressure? (219)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Low pressure fog nozzle
​C.​Solid stream nozzle (handline)
​D.​Solid stream nozzle (master stream)

A

​C.​Solid stream nozzle (handline)

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28.​For which of the following is a nozzle pressure of 80 psi (560 kPa) a safe and efficient nozzle pressure? (219)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Low pressure fog nozzle
​C.​Solid stream nozzle (handline)
​D.​Solid stream nozzle (master stream)

A

​D.​Solid stream nozzle (master stream)

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29.​For which of the following is a nozzle pressure of 100 psi (700 kPa) a safe and efficient nozzle pressure? (219)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Low pressure fog nozzle
​C.​Solid stream nozzle (handline)
​D.​Solid stream nozzle (master stream)

A

​A.​Fog nozzle

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30.​For which of the following is a nozzle pressure of 50 or 75 psi (350 or 525 kPa) a safe and efficient nozzle pressure? (219)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Low pressure fog nozzle
​C.​Solid stream nozzle (handline)
​D.​Solid stream nozzle (master stream)

A

​B.​Low pressure fog nozzle

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31.​When a pumper is being supplied by another pumper, net pump discharge pressure is the difference between pump discharge pressure and: (219)
​A.​outgoing pressure from supply source.
​B.​incoming pressure from supply source.
​C.​average total pressure of both pumpers.
​D.​combined total pressure of both pumpers.

A

​B.​incoming pressure from supply source.

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32.​Which is the correct formula for Net Pump Discharge Pressure? (219)
​A.​Pump Discharge Pressure ÷ Total Pressure
​B.​Pump Discharge Pressure + Intake Reading
​C.​Pump Discharge Pressure − Intake Reading
​D.​Pump Discharge Pressure − Residual Pressure

A

​C.​Pump Discharge Pressure − Intake Reading

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1.​The primary consideration for friction loss is the: (210)
​A.​diameter of the hose.
​B.​type of nozzle used.
​C.​length of the hose lay.
​D.​volume of water flowing per minute.

A

​D.​volume of water flowing per minute.

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2.​Which BEST describes total pressure loss? (210)
​A.​Friction loss and residual pressure
​B.​Friction loss, elevation loss, and appliance loss
​C.​Friction loss and elevation loss, minus intake pressure
​D.​Friction loss and appliance loss multiplied by elevation loss

A

​B.​Friction loss, elevation loss, and appliance loss

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3.​Which statement about friction loss for handline nozzles, as part of the overall pressure loss of a hose assembly, is MOST accurate? (213)
​A.​It is generally insignificant.
​B.​10 psi (70 kPa) loss is average.
​C.​25 psi (175 kPa) loss is the maximum loss.
​D.​Loss is between 10 psi (70 kPa) and 25 psi (175 kPa).

A

​A.​It is generally insignificant.

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4.​When using multiple hoselines of equal length but different diameter, calculations must be done for each hoseline, and the pump discharge pressure may then be set based on the: (215)
​A.​lower pressure.
​B.​higher pressure.
​C.​median of the hoselines.
​D.​average of the hoselines.

A

​B.​higher pressure.

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5.​What would be the FIRST step when determining friction loss in in Siamesed hoselines? (216)
​A.​Determine the friction loss in the Attack Line.
​B.​Determine the friction loss in the Supply Line.
​C.​Compute the total gallons per minute (L/min) flowing.
​D.​Determine the amount of friction loss in the Siamesed lines.

A

​C.​Compute the total gallons per minute (L/min) flowing.

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6.​When calculating pressure loss with a master stream device, the driver/operator must: (217)
​A.​add 10 psi (70 kPa) to the pressure loss calculation.
​B.​subtract 10 psi (70 kPa) to the pressure loss calculation.
​C.​add 25 psi (175 kPa) to the pressure loss calculation.
​D.​subtract 25 psi (175 kPa) to the pressure loss calculation.

A

​C.​add 25 psi (175 kPa) to the pressure loss calculation.

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7.​Which statement about pressure loss in elevated waterways is MOST accurate? (218)
​A.​Assume a pressure loss of 10 psi (70 kPa).
​B.​Each apparatus’ pressure loss will vary slightly.
​C.​Pressure loss is the same for various apparatus.
​D.​Elevation of the master stream is not considered

A

​B.​Each apparatus’ pressure loss will vary slightly.

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8.​Which of the following are necessary to calculate pump discharge pressure? (218)
​A.​Length of hose lay and elevation
​B.​Fire stream type and friction loss
​C.​Water supply and residual pressure
​D.​Nozzle pressure and sum of the total pressure loss

A

D.​Nozzle pressure and sum of the total pressure loss

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9.​​What are the methods used to determine friction loss? (211)

A

Using calculations
• Performing tests (for more precise calculations)

42
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10.​What is the formula for friction loss? (212)

A

FL = CQ²L

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11.​What is the customary formula for elevation pressure loss? (214)

A

EP = 0.5H

44
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12.​What is the metric formula for elevation pressure loss? (214)

A

​EP = 10H

45
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13.​​In the customary formula for pump discharge pressure, what does TPL stand for? (218)

A

Total Pressure Loss in pounds per square inch (psi)

46
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14.​What is the formula for net pump discharge pressure? (219)

A

NPDPpps = PDP − Intake Reading (Net pump discharge pressure equals pump discharge pressure (PDP) minus intake reading)