FAE EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW UPDATE|GRADED A+

FAE EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+


Question 1

To calculate friction loss in 2-1/2" hose when the flow is near 100 gmp, which formula is
used?



A. FL= 2Q^2-Q

B. FL=2Q^Q

C. FL=CQ^2L

D. FL=2Q^2/1.5Q

CORRECT ANSWER

C. FL=CQ^2L




Question 2

The speedometer on an apparatus is primarily used to show speed of the vehicle, but may
also indicate?



A. speed X 20 showing approximate rpm

B. speed X .434 showing approximate pump pressure, engine speed and rpm.

C. The pump is turning

D. engine and pump speed

CORRECT ANSWER

C. The pump is turning




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,Question 3

The pressure remaining once water has begun flowing is known as



A. residual

B. static

C. flow

D. normal operating

CORRECT ANSWER

A. residual




Question 4

When the flow through a hose line increases from 100gpm to 400gpm, the friction loss
increases____times?



A. 2

B. 4

C. 12

D. 16

CORRECT ANSWER

D. 16




Question 5

The recommended pressure for standard fog nozzle is _____psi?



A. 50

B. 80

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,C. 100

D. 150

CORRECT ANSWER

C. 100




Question 6

The foam application technique that directs the foam stream on the ground near the front
edge of a burning liquid pool or spill is the?



A. roll on method

B. bank down method

C. rain down method

D. direct application

CORRECT ANSWER

A. roll on method




Question 7

Master stream nozzles are?



A. broken streams only

B. straight streams only

C. either solid or fog streams

D. either broken or solid streams

CORRECT ANSWER

C. either solid or fog streams



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, Question 8

_________ consists of a small return (bypass) water line connected from the discharge side
of the pump back to the intake side of the pump.



A. foam nozzle eductors

B. around the pump proportioners

C. bypass-type balanced pressure proportioners

D. variable-flow variable-rate direct injection systems

CORRECT ANSWER

B. around the pump proportioners




Question 9

Which type of nozzle is very effective when fighting fire in a basement or ceiling?



A. fog

B. straight stream

C. combination

D. distributors nozzle

CORRECT ANSWER

D. distributors nozzle




Question 10

If the inlet pressure to the eductor is too high?




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