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Identify THREE things you should do when turning an MWS apparatus 180
degrees.
A. yell out of the window
B. make sure you can see your spotter
C. use the side view mirrors equipped on the MWS apparatus
D. be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel
E. have your passenger spot you out of his or her window Right Ans - B.
make sure you can see your spotter
C. use the side view mirrors equipped on the MWS apparatus
D. be aware of any obstructions in your line of travel
If you are driving an MWS apparatus that is longer than you are familiar with,
make sure you:
A. speed up as you go around curves to compensate for the difference
B. maintain a distance of at least 10 feet from the vehicle in front of you
C. are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and
corners
D. slow down sooner at all traffic signals before proceeding Right Ans - C.
are more cautious when judging clearance so you don't run up on curbs and
corners
If water is flowing through 200 feet of 5inch hose at 300 GPM, then the
theoretical friction loss is approximately:
A. 5.96psi
B. 8.98psi
C. 5.48psi
D 1.44psi Right Ans - D. 1.44 PSI
Most jurisdictions prefer to draft from a static water source during service
testing because it:
A. is a true test of the pumps ability
B. is easier than connecting to a fire hydrant
,C. offers more privacy and make it easier to concentrate
D. is more convenient and saves time Right Ans - A. is a true test of the
pumps ability
It is recommended that fuel, oil, and mileage records be updated:
A. every 30 days
B. every 3000 miles
C. as determined by the jurisdiction
D. every 3 months Right Ans - C. as determined by the jurisdiction
Traveling at high speeds on a curvy road may cause an MWS apparatus to:
A. kick up rocks onto the car behind it
B. shake violently and make the driver nauseous
C. require a shorter stopping distance
D. leave the road surface and roll over Right Ans - D. leave the road surface
and roll over
Identify FOUR of the steps for completing a left turn with an MWS apparatus
on a four-lane highway.
A. sound the apparatus horn to signal turn
B. check to see if the side street or road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. Check for oncoming traffic
E. Check traffic in the right lane prior to turning
F. Activate the left turn signal Right Ans - B. check to see if the side street or
road is clear
C. Safely make the left turn
D. check for oncoming traffic
F. activate the left turn signal
When driving an MWS apparatus you should use a spotter under all of the
following conditions EXCEPT:
A. backing around an obstacle
B. backing into the fire house
C. traveling forward on straight roads
,D. turning an apparatus 180 Right Ans - C. traveling forward on straight
roads
A ______ strainer may get around the 24-inch minimum depth with this type of
strainer but the filter can only draw water from the bottom.
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Right Ans - B. floating strainer
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 Right Ans - D. at least 3/4 full
A _____ strainer must have at least 24 inches of water above this type of
strainer or the water above the strainer will whirlpool
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Right Ans - A. traditional strainer
A ______ can rest on the bottom of a pool or tank with a minimum of two inches
of water above to prevent whirlpooling
A. traditional strainer
B. floating strainer
C. low-level strainer Right Ans - C. low-level strainer
The hand method can used for estimating the friction loss in a hose line with a
diameter of:
A. 2 1/2 in
B. 3 in
C. 4 in or greater
, D. 2 in Right Ans - A. 2 1/2 in
One major disadvantage of large diameter hoses is:
A. their high friction loss
B. they are hard to handle
C. they are not designed for positive pressure
D. they increase the need for reverse lays Right Ans - B. they are hard to
handle
When a dry supply line is being charged, it is important to open the:
A. control valve
B. gate valve
C. drain valve
D. bleeder valve Right Ans - D. bleeder valve
When engaging a midship transfer-driven pump, after you are positioned, the
engine is idling, and the transmission is in neutral, the next step is to:
A. depress the accelerator
B. lock the shifter into place
C. operate the pump shift control
D. set the parking brake Right Ans - C. operate the pump shift control
The BEST fill and dump sites are those in which:
A. the MWS apparatus driver/operator can drive straight in from one
direction, fill or dump, and then proceed straight out the other end at both
sites
B. the MWS apparatus driver/operator needs to back the MWS apparatus toe
exit the dump site but the fill is set-up as a drive-through
C. the MWS apparatus driver/operator needs to perform tricky maneuver are
required at the dump site Right Ans - A. the MWS apparatus
driver/operator can drive straight in from one direction, fill or dump, and
then proceed straight out the other end at both sites
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