Pumper 100 questions with complete solutions

the rescue tool supply system equivalent of a junction box is called? correct answer: a manifold the purchase acceptance test on a new fire app should focus on? correct answer: bid specifications allowing the fire app engine to idle over an extended periods of time can lead to all of the following except? correct answer: engine fatigue steps to passing a straight section of road/ hwy correct answer: - maintain speed - check for traffic - check the side streets - check the side view mirrors specific heat correct answer: the ability of any substance to absorb heat bouncing water off the inside walls of the nozzle bore to create a fog pattern is called? correct answer: periphery deflection most flowmeters in use have a design based on? correct answer: a spring probe one of the assumptions of a max distance relay method is that? correct answer: there is 20psi of residual pressure at each relay pumper A priming device works by? correct answer: crating a partial vacuum one characteristic of discharge pressure relief valves is that they? correct answer: are slow to close after being opened ID the true statement about a multi-stage fire pump? correct answer: the series/pressure position gives you maximum pressure for a short period of time when assembling a portable foam induction system, which is not correct? correct answer: monitor the use of foam sediment in the eductor if the standpipe for a building with only one standpipe is totally unusable? correct answer: as a last resort lay supply hose up an interior stairwell fire pump service tests are conducted at a min? correct answer: once a year its recommended that fuel,oil, and mileage rec be updated: correct answer: as determined by the jurisdiction the total stopping distance is? correct answer: the sum of the driver/ operator reaction distance and the fire apparatus breaking distance