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IFSTA EOFF 6th ED Chapter 14 Water Supply Test and Quiz Solved
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IFSTA EOFF 6th ED Chapter 14 WaterSupply Test and Quiz Solved
A drafting operation will require a minimum of ___ inches (mm) of water above and
below the hard intake strainer.
Select one:
a. 6 (150)
b. 12 (300)
c. 24 (600)
d. 36 (900) - ANSWER-c. 24 (600)
All hydrants must be opened and closed ___ to prevent damage.
Select one:
a. Partially
b. Slowly
c. At least twice
d. Quickly - ANSWER-b. Slowly
Drafting hydrants are designed to supply at least:
Select one:
a. 750 gpm (3 000 L/min).
b. 250 gpm (1 000 L/min).
c. 500 gpm (2 000 L/min).
d. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min). - ANSWER-d. 1,000 gpm (4 000 L/min)
Dry-barrel hydrants are designed to have water inside them at all times.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER-False
During relay pumping, which apparatus should be located at the water source?
Select one:
a. Apparatus with the greatest pumping capacity
b. Apparatus with the most amount of supply hose
c. Apparatus with the fastest dumping capabilities
d. Apparatus with the largest tank - ANSWER-a. Apparatus with the greatest pumping
capacity
Fire hydrant locations are generally determined by the fire department.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER-False
Fire hydrant markings can be used to designate:
, Select one:
a. Distance from the next hydrant.
b. Typical water pressure.
c. Flow capacity.
d. Distance from nearest fire department. - ANSWER-c. Flow capacity
Fire hydrant tops and discharge caps should be painted as required in:
Select one:
a. NFPA® 1963.
b. NFPA® 71.
c. NFPA® 291.
d. NFPA® 524. - ANSWER-c. NFPA® 291
Fire hydrants should be inspected and operated at least:
Select one:
a. Once every other year.
b. Once every five years.
c. Once a year.
d. Twice a year. - ANSWER-d. Twice a year
How is the amount of water needed for domestic use and fire protection calculated?
Select one:
a. Based on anticipated needs and fire protection daily usage
b. Based on averages and maximum daily water consumption
c. Based on history of consumption and estimates of anticipated needs
d. Based on minimum daily water consumption - ANSWER-c. Based on history of
consumption and estimates of anticipated needs
In high-value districts, fire hydrants should not be spaced more than ___ apart.
Select one:
a. 350 feet (105 m)
b. 450 feet (135 m)
c. 400 feet (120 m)
d. 300 feet (100 m) - ANSWER-d. 300 feet (100 m)
Isolation and control valves are usually constructed of:
Select one:
a. PVC.
b. Aluminum.
c. Brass.
d. Plastic. - ANSWER-c. Brass
Isolation valves should be tested at least:
Select one:
a. Once a month.
b. Every other year.
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