FAE (FIRE APPARATUS ENGINEER) REAL
EXAM 2026 | CAL FIRE FAE FINAL EXAM |
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS MERGED WITH
CORRECT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATE!!!
Which of the following is correct about the elevation factor? -
ANSWER-A. Subtract 1 pound per foot below the pump
B. Add 5 pounds per foot below pump
C. SUBTRACT .434 (0.5) PER FOOT BELOW THE PUMP
D. Add psi to pump to assist water down hill
One gallon of water weighs approximately_______ - ANSWER-8.33 lbs.
Water when converted to steam occupies _________ times its original
volume - ANSWER-1700x
What is the main disadvantage for using rotary gear and vane pumps
as primers for centrifugal pumps - ANSWER-A. Needs to be primed
first
B. Has to pump air
, C. Needs a means to seal off intake from discharge
D. NEEDS OIL TO COMPLETE THE SEAL
What valve controls water movement in a series volume pump? -
ANSWER-Transfer Valve
performance standards for priming device are ______ - ANSWER-22
hg, 20 ft hard suction and 10ft lift
Which of the following is not a pressure control device? - ANSWER-A.
Intake relief valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C Throttle governor
D. TRANSFER VALVE
Discharge pressure relief valves must operate in this range... -
ANSWER-90-300psi
Which pump drive does not have pump and roll capability? - ANSWER-
Midship
What is the minimum size pump allowed on a pumper fire apparatus -
ANSWER-750gpm (anything below is a "mini pumper")
FL Coefficient of 1 3/4" Hose - ANSWER-15.5
FL Coefficient of 2 1/2" Hose - ANSWER-2
FL Coefficient of 3" Hose - ANSWER-0.8
FL Coefficient of 4" hose - ANSWER-0.2
FL Coefficient of 5" hose - ANSWER-0.08
EXAM 2026 | CAL FIRE FAE FINAL EXAM |
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS MERGED WITH
CORRECT COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ||
ALREADY GRADED A+ || 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATE!!!
Which of the following is correct about the elevation factor? -
ANSWER-A. Subtract 1 pound per foot below the pump
B. Add 5 pounds per foot below pump
C. SUBTRACT .434 (0.5) PER FOOT BELOW THE PUMP
D. Add psi to pump to assist water down hill
One gallon of water weighs approximately_______ - ANSWER-8.33 lbs.
Water when converted to steam occupies _________ times its original
volume - ANSWER-1700x
What is the main disadvantage for using rotary gear and vane pumps
as primers for centrifugal pumps - ANSWER-A. Needs to be primed
first
B. Has to pump air
, C. Needs a means to seal off intake from discharge
D. NEEDS OIL TO COMPLETE THE SEAL
What valve controls water movement in a series volume pump? -
ANSWER-Transfer Valve
performance standards for priming device are ______ - ANSWER-22
hg, 20 ft hard suction and 10ft lift
Which of the following is not a pressure control device? - ANSWER-A.
Intake relief valve
B. Pressure relief valve
C Throttle governor
D. TRANSFER VALVE
Discharge pressure relief valves must operate in this range... -
ANSWER-90-300psi
Which pump drive does not have pump and roll capability? - ANSWER-
Midship
What is the minimum size pump allowed on a pumper fire apparatus -
ANSWER-750gpm (anything below is a "mini pumper")
FL Coefficient of 1 3/4" Hose - ANSWER-15.5
FL Coefficient of 2 1/2" Hose - ANSWER-2
FL Coefficient of 3" Hose - ANSWER-0.8
FL Coefficient of 4" hose - ANSWER-0.2
FL Coefficient of 5" hose - ANSWER-0.08