The purpose of the priming device test is to: - answer Evaluate how
quickly the priming device can create a vacuum to bring water
through a pumpto the discharge hose.
Identify TWO items that should be included on daily MWS apparatus
records. - answer Coolant levels
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS
apparatus to: - answer Leave the road surface and roll over.
Identify the THREE steps for changing to the left lane on a limited
access highway. - answer 1. Check the side and rear view mirrors.
2. Activate the turn signal.
3. Move the apparatus safely to the left lane.
Identify the FOUR steps for passing through a straight section of a
road or highway. - answer 1. Maintain apparatus speed.
2. Check the side streets or roads.
3. Check the side and rear view mirrors.
4. Check for oncoming traffic.
When performing the serpentine exercise, you: - answer Should
only travel in one direction, without striking the obstruction.
All of the following statements about driving an MWS apparatus
through areas of restricted horizontal and vertical clearances are
true EXCEPT: - answer Use the appropriate turn signal.
, The best type of strainer to use in a shallow stream is a: - answer
Floating strainer.
NFPA rates all fire pumps to meet their capacity from a draft at: -
answer 10 feet of lift.
Which equation is used to determine the elevation pressure loss for
resupplying a pumper located approximately 20 feet above the
location of the MWS? - answer EP = 0.5x20
The best definition of water pressure is the: - answer Force of
water per unit area.
All of the following factors must be included when determining the
total pressure loss (TPL) EXCEPT: - answer Pump pressure loss
The hand method can be used for estimating the friction loss in a
hoseline with a diameter of: - answer 2 1/2 inches
Large diameter hoses are generally defined as hoses with a
diameter between: - answer 4-6 inches.
When a dry supply line is being charged, it is important to open the:
- answer Bleeder valve.
One of the drawbacks of a piston positive displacement pump is the:
- answer Fire stream tends to pulsate.
To correct for lateral thrust wear on parts in centrifugal pumps, the
pump: - answer Has water enter the impeller in both directions.
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