Florida Pump Operator Exam Prep with
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D - Answer-Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same
characteristics of a pond or small lake. They are most commonly found at:
A. Commercial properties
B. Industrial properties
C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above
C - Answer-Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test
pressures of:
A. 100 psi
B. 250 psi
C. 500 psi
D. 750 psi
B - Answer-NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a
complete stop from a speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed:
A. 25 ft
B. 35 ft
C. 45 ft
D. 55 ft
A - Answer-All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must
be equipped with ___ 2 ½ " discharges:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. None of the above
A - Answer-Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must
have a maximum lift of:
,A. 25 ft
B. 28 ft
C. 31 ft
D. 34 ft
D - Answer-A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This
allows:
A.The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B.A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C.For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are
flowing.
D.All of the above
A - Answer-Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps?
A.Centrifugal pumps are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
B.The amount of water being discharged has an influence on the pump's discharge
pressure.
C.Speed at which the impeller is turning has an influence on the pump's discharge
pressure.
D.Pressure of water when entering the pump from a pressurized source has an
influence on the pump's discharge pressure.
C - Answer-NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is:
A. 250 GPM
B. 500 GPM
C. 750 GPM
D. 1000 GPM
C - Answer-Apparatus service tests are conducted at least:
A. Annually
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-Annually
D. As often as local operating procedures dictate.
C - Answer-The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by:
, A. Driver/operator
B. Company Officer
C. Dept. SOP
D. None of the above
C - Answer-When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature
should not be above:
A. 80 deg F
B. 90 deg F
C. 100 deg F
D. None of the above
A - Answer-Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Apparatus cleanliness is only for maintaining good public relations
B. Fire apparatus should be kept clean underneath as well as on the top.
C. Keeping the apparatus body clean also helps promote a longer vehicle life.
D. Over-cleaning can have negative effects.
60 seconds - Answer-On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to
build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 40
D. 60
B - Answer-Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of
apparatus?
A. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with cold water.
B. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot water.
C. Never remove dust or grit by dry rubbing.
D. Try to wash mud and dirt before they dry.
B - Answer-Elevating water devices typically range in height from ___ to ___ feet?
A. 50-65
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D - Answer-Ground reservoirs are man-made impoundments that have the same
characteristics of a pond or small lake. They are most commonly found at:
A. Commercial properties
B. Industrial properties
C. Municipal water treatment facilities
D. All of the above
C - Answer-Pump piping on fire apparatus must be able to withstand hydrostatic test
pressures of:
A. 100 psi
B. 250 psi
C. 500 psi
D. 750 psi
B - Answer-NFPA 1901 brake test requires that new fire apparatus be brought to a
complete stop from a speed of 20 mph in a distance not to exceed:
A. 25 ft
B. 35 ft
C. 45 ft
D. 55 ft
A - Answer-All fire apparatus with a rated pump capacity of 750 gallons or larger must
be equipped with ___ 2 ½ " discharges:
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. None of the above
A - Answer-Because total vacuum is not possible in field operations, fire apparatus must
have a maximum lift of:
,A. 25 ft
B. 28 ft
C. 31 ft
D. 34 ft
D - Answer-A tank fill line should be provided from the discharge side of the pump. This
allows:
A.The tank to be filled without making additional connections when the pump is drafting.
B.A means of replenishing water carried in the tank.
C.For circulation of water through the pump to prevent overheating when no lines are
flowing.
D.All of the above
A - Answer-Which of the following is NOT true concerning centrifugal pumps?
A.Centrifugal pumps are the simplest of all fire apparatus pumps
B.The amount of water being discharged has an influence on the pump's discharge
pressure.
C.Speed at which the impeller is turning has an influence on the pump's discharge
pressure.
D.Pressure of water when entering the pump from a pressurized source has an
influence on the pump's discharge pressure.
C - Answer-NFPA 1901 specifies that the minimum pump capacity for pump design is:
A. 250 GPM
B. 500 GPM
C. 750 GPM
D. 1000 GPM
C - Answer-Apparatus service tests are conducted at least:
A. Annually
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-Annually
D. As often as local operating procedures dictate.
C - Answer-The items that the driver/operator is responsible for should be dictated by:
, A. Driver/operator
B. Company Officer
C. Dept. SOP
D. None of the above
C - Answer-When conducting a pumper service test, the atmospheric air temperature
should not be above:
A. 80 deg F
B. 90 deg F
C. 100 deg F
D. None of the above
A - Answer-Which of the following is FALSE?
A. Apparatus cleanliness is only for maintaining good public relations
B. Fire apparatus should be kept clean underneath as well as on the top.
C. Keeping the apparatus body clean also helps promote a longer vehicle life.
D. Over-cleaning can have negative effects.
60 seconds - Answer-On apparatus with air brakes, NFPA requires the air pressure to
build to a sufficient level to allow vehicle operations within ___ seconds of starting.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 40
D. 60
B - Answer-Which of the following is FALSE concerning washing the exterior of
apparatus?
A. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with cold water.
B. During the first 6 months after an apparatus is received, wash with hot water.
C. Never remove dust or grit by dry rubbing.
D. Try to wash mud and dirt before they dry.
B - Answer-Elevating water devices typically range in height from ___ to ___ feet?
A. 50-65
