2024-2025 FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER)
ILLINOIS EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED | NEW
AND REVISED
The driving test which tests the ability to travel in a straight line is:
a) the straight line test
b) the serpentine test
c) the diminishing clearance test
d) the alley dock test - ANSWER- c) the diminishing clearance test
The static intake pressure from a hydrant is 60 psi and the residual
pressure is 55 psi when 200 gpm is flowing. How much flow is still
available from the hydrant?
a) 800 gpm
b) 600 gpm
c) 400 gpm
d) 200 gpm - ANSWER- c) 400 gpm
Two 2-1/2 inch supply lines, each 100 feet long with a total flow of 1000
gym, go to a siamese to 100 feet of 3 inch hose. What is the friction loss
for this hose lay?
a) 119 psi
b) 129 psi
,c) 139 psi
d) 149 psi - ANSWER- d) 149 psi
During drafting operations, minimizing lift distances will maximize
discharge capability.
a) True
b) False - ANSWER- a) True
When operating from a good hydrant with good residual pressure you an
add an additional to your pumpers rated capacity.
a) 10%
b) 200 gpm
c) 100 gpin
d) 20% - ANSWER- d) 20%
When the radiator fill valve is opened:
a) the overflow piping of the radiator may not be sufficient to handle the
incoming water
b) the radiator cap must be immediately removed
c) the valve must be fully opened quickly
d) the pump is quickly cooled. - ANSWER- a) the overflow piping of
the radiator may not be sufficient to handle the incoming water
What is the flow from a 2 inch solid stream nozzle pressure to 80 psi?
,a) 250 gpm
b) 500 gpm
c) 800 gpm
d) 1000 gpm - ANSWER- d) 1000 gpm
One 2-1/2 inch line, 300 feet long with a 1-1/8 inch tip; the engine
pressure will be:
a) 80 psi
b) 95 psi
c) 110 psi
d) 145 psi - ANSWER- b) 95 psi
One of the major advantages of a centrifugal pump over a positive
displacement pump is:
a) the ability to pump air as well as water
b) the higher pressures which can be delivered more easily.
c) the absence of a need for a priming device.
d) the ability to take advantage of incoming pressure. - ANSWER- d) the
ability to take advantage of incoming pressure.
One 1-1/2 inch line 150 feet long with a fog nozzle; engine pressure will
be
a) 110 psi
b) 130 psi
, c) 145 psi
d) 160 psi - ANSWER- c) 145 psi
What is the friction loss in 250 feet of 2-1/2 inch hose flowing 500 gpm?
a) 114 psi
b) 126 psi
c) 138 psi
d) 150 psi - ANSWER- c) 138 psi
One 2-1/2 inch line (400 feet long) is wyed into two 1-1/2 inch lines
each 150 feet long with fog nozzles; engine pressure will be:
a) 175 psi
b) 195 psi
c) 210 psi
d) 225 psi - ANSWER- b) 195 psi
Increasing the water supply without increasing the discharge will:
a) cause the pressure to rise
b) create a water hammer
c) decrease friction loss
d) have no effect within the pumping system - ANSWER- a) cause the
pressure to rise
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