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TCFP Driver Operator Masterclass1. What is the atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A. 3.1417 psi (22 kPa)
B. 7.69 psi (53 kPa)
C. 14.7 psi (101 kPa)
D. 21.3 psi (147 kPa) - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
2. What liquid is used to measure vacuum due to its density?
A. 2-propanol
B. Glycerol
C. Water
D. Mercury - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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3. A fire pumper in good condition should be able to develop a vacuum equal to about:
A. 17 inches (391.4 mm Hg).
B. 22 inches (507.8 mm Hg).
C. 27 inches (623.2 mm Hg).
D. 30 inches (692.4 mm Hg). - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 324
4. What term refers to the height that a column of water can be lifted in a quantity
considered sufficient to provide reliable fire flow?
A. Positive lift
B. Atmospheric lift
C. Dependable lift
D. Acceptable lift - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
5. Which term refers to the process of removing air from a fire pump and replacing it
with water?
A. Intake
B. Rotary
C. Venturi
D. Priming - answeranswer: D
,NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 325
6. What is the best way to assess the operational readiness of the priming system?
A. Perform a vacuum test
B. Perform a pump test
C. Perform a sprinkler test
D. Perform a hydrant test - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 328
7. When a reliable public or private water system is not available, drafting operations,
relay pumping, water shuttles, and nurse tender operations will become the
responsibility of the:
A. tanker officer.
B. pumping officer.
C. water supply officer.
D. drafting officer. - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 330
8. What does the "C" stand for in the formula Q=L × W × D × C?
A. Coefficient
B. Calculation
C. Constant
D. Coefficient calculation - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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10. Using the formula Q =W × D × V × C, calculate the amount of water available in a
stream that is 10 ft (3.05 m) wide and 2 ft (0.61 m) deep. The water is traveling at 15
ft/min (4.57 m/min).
A. 2250 gpm (8520 L/min)
B. 2350 gpm (8896 L/min)
C. 2450 gpm (9275 L/min)
D. 2650 gpm (10,031 L/min) - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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9. Using the formula Q L × W × D × C, calculate the amount of water available in a pond
that is 100 ft (30.48 m) long, 80 ft (24.38 m) wide, and 4 ft (1.22 m) deep.
A. 24,000 gallons (90,850 L)
B. 240,000 gallons (908,500 L)
C. 2,400,000 gallons (9,085,000 L)
D. 240,240 gallons (909,400 L) - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
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11. What term refers to the vertical distance from the water level to the center of the fire
pumper?
A. Suction
B. Lift
C. Draft
D. Suspension - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 333
12. The first step in establishing a drafting operation is to:
A. place the pump in gear.
B. locate an appropriate water source.
C. inspect the gaskets in the hard suction.
D. assemble the hard suction hose and strainer. - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A)
Page: 335
13. Which type of strainer is used for deep water sources in which the driver/operator is
confident the strainer will not contact the bottom of the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
14. Which type of strainer is used for clean, shallow water sources?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 335
15. Which type of strainer is designed to operate below the surface scum and above the
weeds, dirt, and silt in the water source?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - answeranswer: A
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 336
, 16. Which type of strainer requires 24 inches (0.5 m) of water in all directions around
the strainer?
A. Floating strainer
B. Pipe strainer
C. Barrel strainer
D. Low-level strainer - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 336
17. What is the minimum water depth required to draft utilizing low-level and floating
strainers?
A. 12 inches (0.3 m)
B. 24 inches (0.5 m)
C. 36 inches (0.9 m)
D. 48 inches (1.2 m) - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 336
19. What term refers to a small-diameter hose that remains in the open position and
continues flowing water during the entire drafting operation?
A. Flow line
B. Attack line
C. Dump line
D. Hard suction line - answeranswer: C
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
18. If drafting with a two-staged pump, it is recommended that the pump be in the
___________ stage before beginning any drafting operations.
A. pressure
B. series
C. drafting
D. volume - answeranswer: D
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 340
20. When providing water to the operation for the purpose of master streams from a
static water source, the transfer valve in a two-stage pump should be in the__________
position.
A. pressure
B. volume
C. straight
D. on - answeranswer: B
NFPA 1002: 10.2.1, 10.2.1(A), 10.2.2, 10.2.2(A)
Page: 341
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