Fire Pump Ohio Test Study Guide Questions
with Correct Answers
Per NFPA 20 requirements, which of the following is required to illuminate a pump room
or pump house. Correct Answer Artificial Light
Before shipment from the factory, each pump shall be hydrostatically tested by the
manufacturer. The test pressure shall not be less than one-half times the sum of the
pump's shutoff heads plus its maximum allowable suction head, but shall not be less
than, Correct Answer 200 PSI
The weekly test for an electric pump requires the pump to run for a minimum of Correct
Answer 10 Minutes
The distance between the bottom of strainer and the bottom of the wet pit on a vertical
shaft turbine pump should be: Correct Answer One half of the pump diameter but not
less than 12 inches
Engine generator sets supplying emergency or standby power to fire pump assemblies
shall be periodically tested in accordance with which of the following NFPA standards:
Correct Answer NFPA 110
A pump for fire protection shall be selected to operate at less than or equal to _% of the
rated capacity. Correct Answer 150
A fire pump controller shall be permitted to be used as a junction box to supply other
equipment. Correct Answer False
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is the organization, office, or individual responsible
for approving equipment, materials, installations or procedures. Correct Answer True
Which of the following conditions requires the installation of a listed indicating butterfly
or gate valve and a drain valve or ball drip located in the pipeline to the hose valve
header: Correct Answer Both A and B
The maximum allowable shutoff head for a pump with a rated capacity of 900 gpm and
a rated head of 250 feet is: Correct Answer 350 Feet
Maximum number of drivers permitted to equip a fire pump is Correct Answer One
Which of the following valves allows the diversion of liquid to limit excess pressure in a
system: Correct Answer A relief valve
with Correct Answers
Per NFPA 20 requirements, which of the following is required to illuminate a pump room
or pump house. Correct Answer Artificial Light
Before shipment from the factory, each pump shall be hydrostatically tested by the
manufacturer. The test pressure shall not be less than one-half times the sum of the
pump's shutoff heads plus its maximum allowable suction head, but shall not be less
than, Correct Answer 200 PSI
The weekly test for an electric pump requires the pump to run for a minimum of Correct
Answer 10 Minutes
The distance between the bottom of strainer and the bottom of the wet pit on a vertical
shaft turbine pump should be: Correct Answer One half of the pump diameter but not
less than 12 inches
Engine generator sets supplying emergency or standby power to fire pump assemblies
shall be periodically tested in accordance with which of the following NFPA standards:
Correct Answer NFPA 110
A pump for fire protection shall be selected to operate at less than or equal to _% of the
rated capacity. Correct Answer 150
A fire pump controller shall be permitted to be used as a junction box to supply other
equipment. Correct Answer False
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is the organization, office, or individual responsible
for approving equipment, materials, installations or procedures. Correct Answer True
Which of the following conditions requires the installation of a listed indicating butterfly
or gate valve and a drain valve or ball drip located in the pipeline to the hose valve
header: Correct Answer Both A and B
The maximum allowable shutoff head for a pump with a rated capacity of 900 gpm and
a rated head of 250 feet is: Correct Answer 350 Feet
Maximum number of drivers permitted to equip a fire pump is Correct Answer One
Which of the following valves allows the diversion of liquid to limit excess pressure in a
system: Correct Answer A relief valve
