Mobile Water Supply| Equipment and Apparatus Test| Review 2025| Complete 100%
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Mobile Water Supply| Equipment and
Apparatus Test| Review 2025| Complete
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During an MWS apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is:
A. full
B. at least 2/3 full
C. at least 1/2 full
D. at least 3/4 full D. at least 3/4 full
What type of valve is commonly used on...
Mobile Water Supply| Equipment and
Apparatus Test| Review 2025| Complete
100%
During an MWS apparatus inspection, the lowest acceptable fuel gauge reading is:
A. full
B. at least 2/3 full
C. at least 1/2 full
D. at least 3/4 full D. at least 3/4 full
What type of valve is commonly used on mobile water supply apparatus for rapid water
discharge?
A. Gate valve
B. Dump valve
C. Ball valve
D. Butterfly valve
Which of the following apparatus is primarily used to transport large quantities of water in rural
firefighting?
A. Fire engine
B. Pumper truck
C. Water tanker
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,D. Aerial ladder truck
What is the primary function of a mobile water supply apparatus?
A. To provide high-pressure water streams
B. To transport water to locations without hydrants
C. To support aerial firefighting
D. To conduct search and rescue operations
In mobile water supply operations, what is the main purpose of baffles in the water tank?
A. Increase water pressure
B. Prevent water sloshing
C. Reduce weight
D. Increase tank capacity
Which equipment is essential for setting up a temporary water reservoir at a fire scene?
A. Foam applicator
B. Portable tank
C. Ground ladder
D. Hose clamp
What term refers to transferring water between a mobile water supply and another apparatus?
A. Dump site operation
B. Nurse tendering
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,C. Drafting
D. Relay pumping
Which type of apparatus might perform water shuttle operations during a rural fire?
A. Tanker/tender
B. Ladder truck
C. Rescue vehicle
D. Wildland engine
What is a "fill site" in mobile water supply operations?
A. The fire scene where water is needed
B. A location where tankers are refilled
C. The apparatus used for foam application
D. A location for deploying portable tanks
Why are large dump valves critical on water tankers?
A. They help conserve water
B. They increase tank capacity
C. They allow quick water unloading
D. They prevent tank overfilling
What piece of equipment prevents water from freezing in hoses and pumps during cold weather?
A. Tank heater
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, B. Sight gauge
C. Baffle system
D. Pressure gauge
What is the typical water capacity of a rural water tanker?
A. 500-1,000 gallons
B. 4,000-6,000 gallons
C. 1,000-4,000 gallons
D. 6,000-8,000 gallons
Which piece of equipment assists in quickly connecting hoses to a tanker?
A. Portable tank
B. Dump valve
C. Inline gauge
D. Quick-connect fittings
What is the main use of a "sight gauge" on mobile water supply tanks?
A. Increase pump pressure
B. Control water flow
C. Monitor water level
D. Check water quality
What is an advantage of "dual port filling" in mobile water supply operations?
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