Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator - Pumper
End of Course Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
Calculate the capacity of this pool. The average depth is five feet
Pool is 40 feet by 150 Feet
Correct Answer
A. 6,000 gallons
B. 30,000 gallons
C. 125,000 gallons
D. 225,000 gallons (Correct Answer)
Capacity in gallons = 7.5 (L) (W) (D)
Capacity in gallons = 7.5 (150) (40) (5)
Capacity in gallons = 225,000
Question 2
If the standpipe for a building with only one standpipe is totally unusable:
Correct Answer
A. As a LAST resort, lay supply hose up an interior stairwell. (Correct Answer)
B. Use a valve from the next floor up
C. Charge the standpipe riser at the first floor level
D. Use a double male with a double female to make connections
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,Question 3
The pump whose rotor is mounted off-center is the:
Correct Answer
A. Rotary vane positive displacement pump (Correct Answer)
B. Rotary gear positive displacement pump
C. Centrifugal pump
D. Centripetal pump
Question 4
When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install
a:
Correct Answer
A. Check valve on the larger hydrant discharge
B. Globe valve on the smaller hydrant discharge
C. Gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge (Correct Answer)
D. Needle valve on the larger hydrant discharge
Question 5
You arrive at a fire scene and are briefed on the situation. You conclude that a relay
operation is needed. The officer tells you, "We've got a distance of about 3,000 feet
from the hydrant to the fire with two, 4-inch lines." The one piece of information that
you still require for the maximum distance relay method is the:
Correct Answer
A. Number of available pumpers
B. Number of applications
C. Number of personnel
D. Flow needed at scene (Correct Answer)
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,Question 6
Using the condensed "Q" formula, calculate the friction loss for 300 feet of 3-inch
hoseline, flowing 300 GPM.
Correct Answer
A. 3.0 psi
B. 9.0 psi
C. 15.0 psi
D. 27.0 psi (Correct Answer)
FL = Q(GPM/100)²
FL = Q(300/100)²
FL = Q(3)²
FL = Q(9)
FL = 9 x 3
FL = 27
Question 7
Identify the THREE items that must have occurred prior to raising the cab?
Correct Answer
A. Adequate front and overhead clearance has been ensured. (Correct Answer)
B. All cab doors have been securely closed (Correct Answer)
C. All loose items in the cab have been secured (Correct Answer)
D. Three spotters have taken their places
E. The engine has been started
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, Question 8
In a water distribution system, on OS&Y valve:
Correct Answer
A. Is usually in a manhole or buried underground.
B. Can be operated with a socket and a reach rod
C. Has in indicator window that says OPEN or SHUT
D. Uses a threaded stem to control the valve (Correct Answer)
Question 9
Identify TWO ways in which the discharge pressure for pumping operations involving
a sprinkler system can be found
Correct Answer
A. checking the fire department connection plate (Correct Answer)
B. Checking the pre-incident plan (Correct Answer)
C. Checking the fixed pump pressure plate in the pumping station
D. Calculating the hydraulic pressure requirements using the formula FL=CQ³L
E. Calculating the hydraulic pressure requirements using the formula FL=C²QL
Question 10
As salt water or water containing certain chemicals can corrode the apparatus pump,
you should:
Correct Answer
A. Never use static sources of water that are not potable
B. Attach a reverse osmosis (RO) filter to the intake hose before you attach the
strainer to lessen the effects of salt or other chemicals
C. Flush the pump with fresh water after using it (Correct Answer)
D. Flush the pump with a neutralizer and fresh water after using it.
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End of Course Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
Calculate the capacity of this pool. The average depth is five feet
Pool is 40 feet by 150 Feet
Correct Answer
A. 6,000 gallons
B. 30,000 gallons
C. 125,000 gallons
D. 225,000 gallons (Correct Answer)
Capacity in gallons = 7.5 (L) (W) (D)
Capacity in gallons = 7.5 (150) (40) (5)
Capacity in gallons = 225,000
Question 2
If the standpipe for a building with only one standpipe is totally unusable:
Correct Answer
A. As a LAST resort, lay supply hose up an interior stairwell. (Correct Answer)
B. Use a valve from the next floor up
C. Charge the standpipe riser at the first floor level
D. Use a double male with a double female to make connections
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,Question 3
The pump whose rotor is mounted off-center is the:
Correct Answer
A. Rotary vane positive displacement pump (Correct Answer)
B. Rotary gear positive displacement pump
C. Centrifugal pump
D. Centripetal pump
Question 4
When hooking up to a hydrant and additional lines are anticipated, it is best to install
a:
Correct Answer
A. Check valve on the larger hydrant discharge
B. Globe valve on the smaller hydrant discharge
C. Gate valve on the smaller hydrant discharge (Correct Answer)
D. Needle valve on the larger hydrant discharge
Question 5
You arrive at a fire scene and are briefed on the situation. You conclude that a relay
operation is needed. The officer tells you, "We've got a distance of about 3,000 feet
from the hydrant to the fire with two, 4-inch lines." The one piece of information that
you still require for the maximum distance relay method is the:
Correct Answer
A. Number of available pumpers
B. Number of applications
C. Number of personnel
D. Flow needed at scene (Correct Answer)
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,Question 6
Using the condensed "Q" formula, calculate the friction loss for 300 feet of 3-inch
hoseline, flowing 300 GPM.
Correct Answer
A. 3.0 psi
B. 9.0 psi
C. 15.0 psi
D. 27.0 psi (Correct Answer)
FL = Q(GPM/100)²
FL = Q(300/100)²
FL = Q(3)²
FL = Q(9)
FL = 9 x 3
FL = 27
Question 7
Identify the THREE items that must have occurred prior to raising the cab?
Correct Answer
A. Adequate front and overhead clearance has been ensured. (Correct Answer)
B. All cab doors have been securely closed (Correct Answer)
C. All loose items in the cab have been secured (Correct Answer)
D. Three spotters have taken their places
E. The engine has been started
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, Question 8
In a water distribution system, on OS&Y valve:
Correct Answer
A. Is usually in a manhole or buried underground.
B. Can be operated with a socket and a reach rod
C. Has in indicator window that says OPEN or SHUT
D. Uses a threaded stem to control the valve (Correct Answer)
Question 9
Identify TWO ways in which the discharge pressure for pumping operations involving
a sprinkler system can be found
Correct Answer
A. checking the fire department connection plate (Correct Answer)
B. Checking the pre-incident plan (Correct Answer)
C. Checking the fixed pump pressure plate in the pumping station
D. Calculating the hydraulic pressure requirements using the formula FL=CQ³L
E. Calculating the hydraulic pressure requirements using the formula FL=C²QL
Question 10
As salt water or water containing certain chemicals can corrode the apparatus pump,
you should:
Correct Answer
A. Never use static sources of water that are not potable
B. Attach a reverse osmosis (RO) filter to the intake hose before you attach the
strainer to lessen the effects of salt or other chemicals
C. Flush the pump with fresh water after using it (Correct Answer)
D. Flush the pump with a neutralizer and fresh water after using it.
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