Where are dry-barrel hydrants typically located?
Select one:
A. Static water supplies
B. Areas subject to frequent vandalism
C. Dedicated fire protection water systems
D. Cold climates - answerD
How can you determine that a dry-barrel hydrant is still draining?
Select one:
A. Place a hand on the stem nut and feel for vibration
B. Listen carefully for a hissing sound
C. Look for a continuing trickle from the discharge outlet
D. Place a hand over an outlet and feel for suction - answerD
When water is motionless, which kind of energy does it have?
Select one:
A. Potential
B. Residual
C. Kinetic
D. Absolute - answerA
Which is the NFPA colour code for a hydrant flowing 1893 to 3782 L/min (500 to 999
gpm)?
Select one:
A. Light blue
B. Green
C. Orange
D. Red - answerC
Portable pumps can deliver a maximum of:
Select one:
A. 1893 L/min (500 gpm).
B. 2839 L/min (750 gpm).
C. 3785 L/min (1000 gpm).
D. 946 L/min (250 gpm). - answerA
Regular maintenance of a city's water supply system is typically the responsibility of the:
Select one:
A. municipal works department.
B. municipal fire department.
, C. provincial Ministry of Interior.
D. federal Ministry of Interior. - answerA
The pressure in a system when no water is flowing is called ________ pressure.
Select one:
A. operating
B. static
C. residual
D. flow - answerB
What is the minimum recommended pressure for water coming from a fire hydrant?
Select one:
A. 345 kPa (50 psi)
B. 276 kPa (40 psi)
C. 138 kPa (20 psi)
D. 207 kPa (30 psi) - answerC
Where is the main valve located in a dry-barrel hydrant?
Select one:
A. Below the frost line
B. At the discharge
C. In the bonnet
D. In the riser - answerA
Where is a dump valve located?
Select one:
A. At the lowest point in any water system
B. On a portable water tank
C. On a mobile water supply apparatus
D. At the end of a dead-end main - answerC
Which is the NFPA colour code for a hydrant flowing less than 1893 L/min (500 gpm)?
Select one:
A. White
B. Red
C. Yellow
D. Orange - answerB
Which type of pressure is created by the difference in height between a water source
and the point of discharge?
Select one:
A. Flow
B. Gravity
C. Elevation
D. Static - answerC
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