Chapter 7 Quiz

Question 1

The primary consideration for friction loss is

Answer 1

Is the volume of water flowing per minute

Question 2

Friction loss and elevation loss are combined with the loss associated with appliances added to create

Answer 2

Total pressure loss TPL

Question 3

Friction loss in cases where the total flow through the appliance is less than ______ is generally considered insignificant

Answer 3

350 gpm

Question 4

When the diameters vary calculations must be done for each hose line. The pump discharge pressure may then be set based on the_______ because the discharge valve for the hoseline requiring less pressure may be partially closed to reduce pressure in that hoseline

Answer 4

higher pressure

Question 5

When calculating pressure loss with a master stream device, the driver operator must add ____ to the pressure loss calculations

Answer 5

25 psi

Question 6

The _____ of each apparatus will vary slightly based on manufacturers and truck to truck

Answer 6

Pressure loss

Question 7

The sum of the pressure loss encountered as well as the required nozzle pressure will be used to determine the

Answer 7

Pump discharge pressure