FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER) ILLINOIS EXAM
70 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY A GRADED A+ 2024 | NEW AND REVISED
What does one cubic foot of water weigh? - ANSWER62.5 lbs
What does One cubic foot of water contain in inches? - ANSWER1.728 cubic inches
What does One cubic foot of water contain in gallons? - ANSWER7.5 gallons
What does One gallon of water weigh? - ANSWER8.35 lbs
What does One gallon of water contain in inches? - ANSWER231 cubic inches
How high will One psi elevate water? - ANSWER2.304 feet
What is atmospheric pressure at sea level? - ANSWER14.7 psi
What is the maximum lift for drafting? (Theoretically) - ANSWER34 feet
How high does One inch (1") mercury (inches in vacuum) lift? - ANSWER1.13 feet of lift
What is the recommended minimum psi that should be maintained on the compound gauge
when taking water from a hydrant? - ANSWER10 psi
, What is Static pressure? - ANSWERStored or potential energy that is available to force water
through pipes and fittings, fire hose, and adapters.
What are all the steps in Certification Test (pre-service tests)? - ANSWER1. 2 Hour: 100% @
150 psi
2. 1/2 hour: 70% @ 200 psi
3. 1/2 hour: 50% @ 250 psi
4. 10 minutes: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
What is a Spurt or Overload test? - ANSWER100% @ 165 psi (done in certification test for 10
minutes)
What are all the steps in a Service Test? - ANSWER1. 20 minutes: 100% @ 150 psi
2. 10 minutes: 70 % @ 200 psi
3. 10 minutes: 50% @ 250 psi
Optional: 100% @ 165 psi (overload or spurt test)
What are Pump Tests? - ANSWER100% capacity @ 150 psi net pump pressure
70% capacity @ 200 psi net pump pressure
50% capacity @ 250 psi net pump pressure
What is Net Engine/Pump Pressure (NEP)? - ANSWERNet Pump Pressure (NEP) is the
measurement of the total work performed by the pump:
a. To lift water into the pump (drafting)
b. To discharge water from the pump
NEP= Suction Side Work(drafting) + Discharge Side Work
How do you figure out Suction Side Work ? - ANSWERSuction Side Work(psi)= Lift (ft)+Intake
Hose FL(Friction Loss) (psi) Divided by 2.3
What is Fog nozzle pressure for Hand held nozzle and Master Stream? - ANSWER100 psi
What is Smooth Bore nozzle pressures for Hand held nozzle and Master Stream? -
ANSWERHand Held : 50 psi
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